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Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-04-06
QUEER IDEAS
Entertaine.a In Russia Of the Honesty
of Aemricans.

st. Petersburg, April 5.-(J.3J =. NJ
Queer ideas of American life are being
disseminated by American correspondents
of Russian papers. A correspondent of
the Journal de St. Petersburg draws a
rare picture of the dishonesty which he
says pervades the highest circles, includ-
ing men, women and children. He de-
sc.'ibes the precautions taken by social
leaders to prevent their guests from be-
ing robbed by each other and tells Of
the CONSERVATION produced at the White
House reception by the sudden failure of
the lights. the rc-illumination showing
that the ladies had hastily divestcd
themselves of their jewels and concealed
them, the mon holding their pOclketbooks
for fear of being pOunccd upon and rob-
bed by noighbcrS.
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GOING TO COURT.
o'tlelals Of "Just In Time" Lodge
Must Be On Time.

rNew York. April 5.-An order directing
pn p1onn J. Hannahan. grand master OF tn,
4otou,erhood of Locomotive Firemen, ana
.rS .rireS A. Wilson, acting grand master
ana a other officers of the grand lodge, TO
stpear before him on Friday. April 4. to
shOm sso, cause why Il temporary injunction
sd sno.ud not be issued restraining the
of lam .1 lodge from revokinE the charter
Just In Time" lodge. No. 1i9. of the
n.av".Aerhood wv" Of Locomotive FireTcn.
Ini, I-aS signed by Judge LacOmbe in the
c.ds!sd crd!sd states circuit court. today. Tn.
msSa usI was issued or the allegation of
Sssaoers SSorn OF the lodge that the grand Of
Ern,s OF the Locomotive Firemen $
,,sSo'herhood ,so is seeking a revocation of
cav. Just in Time lodge charter be-
of ~ OF the participation by members
or uIa' t lodge in the unauthorized strike
svs,a w .is marlborough Eapid Transit Cos.
system, last month.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-04-06
SOMERSET.
HlNCkLEY.

Mr.. and Mrs. o. A. Bowman, also
| Mrs. E. c. Joy, were in Waterville.
| Thursday.
Mrs. Frank Wilson and little
| daughter are boarding at John Walk
er's. Mrs Wilson is in poor health.
Palmer Bros. are having cold
| storage room built i'm their store.
The roads are in bad condition
| now as the frost is coming out.
The Juvenile Musical and Literary
Club elected the following officers at
| its meeting. Friday evening: Presi-
| dent, Mrs. Susie Ames: vice president,
| Earle NJ. Palmer; secretary-treasurer.
| Miss Pearle A. Grace; librarian, Miss
Mabel L. Blackwell.
Walter E. Palmer went to Skowhe-
gan, Friday afternoon, returning, Sat-
| urday morning.
Mrs. Melvin Palmer was in Skowhe-
gan. Saturday.
Miss Mildred L. Tracy visited I'm
Fairfield, Saturday afternoon.
Miss Jennie Hinckley and Mrs.
| Evarts were in Fairfield and Shaw
nut, Saturday afternoon.
l ITue Blue SOIHpdHy, OTucT VI Tic
American Boy. held regular meet
ing, Saturday evening.
NORTH FAIRFIELD.
Commissioner George Tibbetts was
in SkOwhegan, all last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank McKechinie
are working at the Marston farm.
School is In session in the Covel
district, Miss Sarah Clifford 10 teacher,
Miss Nellie Atwood Is visiting in
Cornville.
Horace o. Hoxie visited at Albert
Z. Goodwin's.
Miss L. NJ. Hoxie Ia visiting friends
in Lewiston.
MOOSE RIVER.
William Ray IL i'll with pneumonia.
J. H. Haley is spending a few days
in Bangor.
The Grammar school closed, Friday
after an eight weeks term.
Eaton Campbell is on the sick list.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-04-06
DEMOCRATS WON
Elections Throughout Colorado On
Tuesday.

Denver. Colo, April 5.-A Democratic
landslide struck Colorado in the mrnioi-
pal elections held in all cities and towns
except Denver, Tuesday
In Pueblo, Colorado Springs and
Leadville, normally Republican, the
Democratic tickets were successful, in
the latter case the first time in 20 years
In the smaller towns where party
lines We're drawn the Democrats won.
the rotable exceptions being CrippIe
Creek, Victor. Golden and Central CITY,
A vigorous fight was made in northern
Colorado towns and also in towns on
the western slope against saloons and
only in one instance, that of Montrose
was the liquor element victorious.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-04-06
SENATOR PLATT
improving From Recent Attack OF
Bronchial Pneumonia.

Washington. Ct. April 5.-Unite1
States Senator Orville Fl. rlatt is i'll at
his summer residence. here suffering
from an attack of bronchial pneumonia.
This afternoon. the raticnts condition
was reported to show Improvement ans.
it was believed tha tthe worst of the
attack was over.
senator Platt was taken sick with n
severe cold after returning from the
funeral Of his colleague. Senator Joseph
r. Hawlcy, two weeks ago, in Hart
ford.
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PARTIALLY CRIPPLED
Steamer Evanseline Is Able to Make
ST. Johns Port.

st. Johns, y. F.. April THE steam
er Evange'ine arrived. today. from
London with her bow stove in by ice
foes and her piston rod broken. She
encountered heavy weather and sighted
more than 30 icebergs drifting south
across the liner track. One berg was 60
feet high AMI half nile long. Th"
steamer Hanna. from Glasgow. for Sgd
ney. put in here short of coal. She en-
countcred terrible storms but was un-
damaged.
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ISSUES PURELY LOCAL..
Town Elections Held Throuehou
Idaho, Monday.

Boies. Idaho. April 5.-Town cleo
tons nave been held throughout Ida he
excepting at BoieS and Lewiston
There was no political significance at
taching to the contests anywhere and
in only two or three places We're party
tickets placed in the field. The issues
We're purely local, the one most fire.
ouently raised being in connection with
the control of liquor business and sup
preston of gambling. Where anti
gambling tickets We're run they seem to
have been greatly successful.
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In Kansas Cities,

Little Rock, Ark. April 5.-In the
cities of Little Rock. Argentine, Pine
Bluff, Hot Springs, Fort Smith and
Hanna, the Democrats tickets were
elected Tuesday without opposition for
the most part. In many Cf the towns
non-partisan tickets We're elected, polit-
ical lines not being drawn.
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MRS. CHADWICK
Through Her Counsel Fighting Hard
Against Fate.

Cincinnati OHIO. April Mrs. Cassie
l.. Chadwick was today granted a stay
of execution by tie Cnitet States cir
cult court of Appeals. TIL" decision being
ANNOUNCED by Presiding Justice Lurton.
The stay is to hold until TIL" further
order of the court, it appearing that Il
writ of error had been sued out within
the required 60 days. Judge Francis j.
Wing. counsel for Mrs Chadwick said
he expected to he able to present tn
appel sometime during the month Of
Nay.
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VASSAL LBORO.

| POPE AVENUE-Mrs. Kate NJ Pope
has closed her house and gone to Lewis
| ton to visit her brother, Col. Chas. Crow
| ell
Mrs. Lizzie Taber and little son. Ste
phen. from Providence, r. l., visited
| friends in this place recently.
Miss Emma Richardson Of Winslow.
who has been stopping with Mrs. Kate
NJ. Pope returned home, Saturday.
Charles Mower of East Vassalboro,
| was business caller in the place, Mon
| day.
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LIQUOR INTERESTS
Win Generally Along the Line In
Nebraska.

Omaha, Neb., April 5.-The elections
generally have been a victory for the
liquor interests. nearly nine tenths of
tie towns having voted III favor of
saloons. Nearly all the larger towns
favored high license. These include
Lincoln. Grand Island, Kearney, Co.
lumbus. Blair. Hastings. Norfolk, Full
lerton, Wayne and Nebraska City.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-04-06
ALBION.

Leroy Copeland died. Saturday. April /.
He was one of Albion's oldest and most
respected citizens.
George Barnes has gone to the Maine
General hospital for treatment
9. A. Skilin is going to Boston and
vicinity to visit relatives.
All are sorry to learn that Charles
Brooks is i'll in Augusta with typhoid fe-
yer He and his wife were two of AL
bion's best young people.
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AIonu Non Partisan Lines.

Houston. Tex, April 5.-Municipal
elections We're held yesterday through
out the state in the smaller cities.
only local issues We're involved and
generally the fights We're along nom
partisan lines.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-04-06
MRS. ROOSEVELT
Enjoying a Visit With Friends In St
Augustine, Fla.

jacksonville. Fla.. April The Presi-
dents yacht arrived. today. from trip
IN tie St JOHNS river Mrs. Roosevelt
left the boat at Greencove Springs and
went to st. Augustine for a visit of Il
few days All the children remained on
the yacht and will await Mrs. Rcosevelt's
return here.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-04-06
Eore;oners to Be Appointed.

w,shir-ton. April Sit has been de-
cided TO appoint three foreigners as MEM
hars of the advisory board. or consult
ing engineers of the isthmian canal com
frnn, Germany and n third from France.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-04-06
LARGE WARSHIPS
Sighted by Steamer Marmora OF
Coast of Ceylon.

Colombo. Ceylon. April 5.-The steamer
Narmor, which arrived here. today. re-
ports sighting on April I. three vessels stls
apparently large warships 500 miles
which was believed to be a battleship,
were steaming slowly east northeast.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-04-06
Southern Railway Meeting.

Louisville, Ky, April 5.-The annual
meeting of the stockholders of the
Southern Pacific Railway was held. to-
day. Alexander P. Humphrey presided
and 1.947 900 shares were voted. The old
board of directors was reelected.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-04-06
Indian Territory EIection.

Muskogee, |. r., April DIR. F. b.
Fite. Democrat. for mayor, and the en-
tire Democratic city ticket have been
elected. The race question WAS the is
sue. there being Il negro OH the Re-
publican ticket.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-04-06
SISTER OF GEN. GRANT
'1"o Oead In Bed In Orange, N. Y.

Crant &c n. j.. April 5.-MrS. Mary
L. cramer sister of the late President
Al ., ,,ssamer, ,ser was found dead in he'd. TODAY.
Gran. nome nome OF her sister, Mrs Virginia
CraInerC Cornin in East Orange. Mrs.
health retired. retired. last night, in the best OF
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-04-06
Eiqht Natives Killed.

Calcutta. April 5.-Eisht natives were
killed during the earthquake at Mus
sooree. northwest provinces yesterday.
and great damage was done to build
ings, both public and private.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-04-06
In Springfield.

Springfield, Ills. April 5.-In the city
election the Democrats made clean
sweep, electing the mayor. all the city
ticket and nine out of IA cOuncilmen.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-04-06
In Alabama.

Montgomery. Ala. April 5.-Munici-
PAL elections We're held Monday and
yesterday i'm many of the smaller cities
of Aalabama. The issues We're purely
local.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-04-06
NO Trace To Be Found.

Miss S"s,nN ~ H.. April 5.-rhe search for
from tho = Bahcock. who disappeared
U. {. i.,ho'ne hno'ne of her father. Rev. DIR.
was prosao,ck early Sunday morning.
Nay. but ut'''ed na with unabated zeal. to-
be found no trace of the woman could
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-04-06
STATE NEWS.
KENNEBEC.
EAST READFiElD,

Inc good work done by the town
thus far in building sections of State
ROAD, shows that the work has beer
wen done and that it was a profitable
investment. While other sections OF
the highway are ''knee deep with mud
the State road is dry and solid and has
,he appearance of permanent road
bed.
Nj. S. Collins has his engine in posi-
tlon on the Higgins lot and is employ
ing wood choppers. He will manufac-
lure stove wood as we'll as lumber.
The selectmen began taking the in
Vehtory Saturday and find their duties
exceed those of former years. In addi-
tlon to the regular work the militia is
10 De enrolled, list of scholars made
out, the ministerial list revised, each
requiring a separate book.
The selectmen will soon decide on
the location of the extension to the
cemetery here. The general opinion
prevails that the ground taken should
be on the south side towards the main
road.
An interesting Sunday school for the
little ones was held at the residence of
a. +. Mace Sunday. Mrs. Mace invit-
ed the children to meet with her at 10
o'clock and quite a number responded
and pleasant and profitable nour was
spent in singing and studying the
scripture lesson. 1t is expected that
more will attend at the next meeting.
Schools in town began April 5. Miss
Alma Gordon will teach the East Read
field school.
Mrs. II. J. Holmes continues in poor
health, lameness causing much suffer-
ing.
WINsLoW.
A very successful rehearsal of "The
Chorus of a Thousand Nations" was
held in the Grange Hail. Friday night
and although the travelling was bad
many people came, there being sixty
voices in the concert. 1t is hoped that
more will attend. Next Thursday night
at 7.30 the chorus will meet again,
when Mr.. Littlefield. the musical direc-
tor, will assign solos, duets, etc, to
different members. On Thursday after
noon Mr.. Littlefield will meet the
children at four O'Clock at the Grange
Hall. Those who have children from
eight to twelve years old, will please
bring them to take part in the chill
dren's chorus.
Mrs. Joseph Whitehouse returned to
her home, Wednesday, but was called
back to Belgrade again, by the serious
illness of her mother.
A clam supper was given by the
ladies of the Congregational church,
last week. A number OF people attend
ed and pronounced it an enjoyable
affair.
Mrs. G. w. Chapman was unable to
attend to her usual duties at the High
school, the latter part of last week, on
account of Illness.
Field, Colby, 'G5. was a caller at the
High school, recently.
The boys of Kiest's Business College
played with the boys of the High
school here, a game of baseball
in which the college boys We're viCtOri-
Gus. Neither of the teams have had
much practice but it was good prac-
tica when they played last Friday on
the school grounds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-04-06
BRANCH MILLS.

Edna Whlte or Augusta was at nel
aunt's, Nellie Shuman, last week.
Mrs. Alice Parmenter, and daughter
Gratia, who has been spending some
days with her mother. Mrs. Carrie Os'
good. in Palermo, returned home, last
week.
Mrs. Sarah Shuman of Weeks Mills
WAS at her daughters, Mrs. Nellie
Shuman, last week.
Mrs. Ada Parmenter was at Mrs
Hattie Workings, caring for the sicl
ones, last week.
W. W. Small Of Augusta, visited his
brother ]. NJ. Small. last week. Il
seems good to see his smiling face
once more.
Edison Wortking and Shepard Par
menter went to Waterville on business
last week.
Miss Ida Fl. Parmenter of Palermo
is at work for Mrs. Bertha Doe.
Mrs. Minnie Worthing went to Cam
den to visit a friend, last week.
The Linn troupe and their wonder
full trained dogs gave four entertain
ments in Grange Hall. March so, 81
April l, 3.
A yellow butterfly was seen here a
few days ago.
The house recently occupied by
Charles F. Dove has been sold to Mr.
Preble of Whitefeld, Edwin Moody S
father-in-law. All will be glad to have
it open once more.
Toe LaDuke has been doing some
work for E. l.. Worthing at painting.
Edwin Moody went to Whitefeld
Sunday.
Fred Rrann of Palermo is at work
for his brother-in-law, Walter Tobey
this spring.
Mr.. Sanborn of Augusta visited her
sister. Mrs. StinsOn, Sunday.
Rev 7. r. Hall occupied the pulpit
in Union church Sunday.
w w. Small returned to his home
in Augusta, Sunday.
EAST PITTsTON.
Tho fourth annual meeting Of the viii
loco cornoration was held Monday
norpirr at 10 O'Clock in the carria ge
shon of the late C. c. Stilphen. F. w
Pritton corporation clerk called the
meeting to order and read the warrant
James w. Britton was elected to serve
as moderator. Report Of the treasurer
was received and accepted. A total OF
s974 90 was received and s2340o reported
as expended upon highways and side
waIke leaving a balance of $4,000 i'm the
reasury. which was considered an ex-
co1lent showing. 1t was voted to pur-
chase material and build an iron road
ro,Ie, The following officers We're
a,antad to serve for the ensuing year.
IT IT cary. F. w. Mansir. F. w. Brit
tor assessors; F. w. Britton, clerk
p Inro,,e Hanley. constable: w. S.
CIaavos - treasurer; E. P. Cary. auditor.
Mice Mary NJ. Scott. sister of John
ct Who has been spending the WIN
,ar ~ with her nephew Fred E. Scott,
a;a, @ n his home. Sunday morning. of
hronchial @ pneumonia. Miss Scott was
20 n,ons nears of age and although a cripple
s;nce three years old, she had sweet
disnosition ,,r. and scattered sunshine all
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tribute to the courtesy and hospitality
with which he had been received in
Washington.
At the conclusion of the address the
convention accorded a rising vote of
thanks to Mr.. Blyth.
Walker Hill then made his address,
reviewing and explaining the origin and
purposes of the American Bankers As
sociation.
The .call of the sections followed.
No one answered when the North was
called, but Mr.. Fletcher. of Little Rock.
responded to the call to the South, the
object OF these calls being to afford
an opportunity to delegate to speak
briefly on the resources of their sections
of the country. Mr.. Fletcher described
in glowing terms the present prosperity
of the South.
Delegates Laughed.
Mr.. Bennett. of Boston, then arose to
speak in behalf OF his native city. He
was interrupted. however, by Mr..
Fletcher. who continued his talk on the
South This was greeted by great
laughter from the delegates. Mr..
Fletcher soon took his seat, and Mr.
Benntt concluded his talk.
Many other short speeches were made
by delegates. all testifying TO a great
prosperity through the whole country.
William Livingston at this point
came forward and extended an invita- :
ton to the association to meet IN De-
troit, Mich, in 1907 He said he want
ed to get the invitation before the
bankers In plenty Of time
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selection to head the committee Is likely
as recognition OF his special interest.
To Help Currency.
For the needed elasticity in the cur
rency. the executive council, IL is
stated. purposes the formulation Of a
measure by which the national banks
VIII be empowered to make limited
special currency issues. under restric-
tons, and perhaps on payment of some
special tax, TO meet demands for in
creased volume OF money. No detailed
measars has been prepared
me bankers VIII Join the railroads,
grain men. and other interests In de-
manding legislation for a uniform bill
OF sading. At present. banks which ad-
vance money on such bills as security
are constantly in danger of being VIC
timized, because there are almost end
less forms OF bills
To Prevent Fraud.
A number Of serious frauds have
been perpetrated in the last year or
two In this way. worthless or fnsisnifi-
cant bills being made to appear to rep
resent large consignments of goods.
The executive council of the associa-
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sidy," he said. IT come from the great
southwest, where men with strong arms
and stout hearts have carved out an
this great commonwealth.
"Sordid Greed"
II want the flag to be seen in every
port and on every sea, for 1 love every
stripe and every star on its field /
fought 1t for four years, but when i
laid down my arms with Johnston in
North Carolina, 1 resolved to do my
humble best to add to its glory-and
1 have. want il made the emblem OF
every noble aspiration. not the trade
mark OF sordid greed.
1t is not necessary that shipbuilders
should be bribed TO build an American
marine American registry Of foreign
built ships would 60 a long way toward
the solution Of the problem.
But at any rate, l am opposed to
subsidies of every kind and character
Moreover, the American people is op-
posed to them, and if the convention
passes the resolution before it-as IL
probably will-the American people Will
AS a prophet Mr.. Fletcher proved all
right-as 10 the first part of his
prophecy. The resolution was passed
large majority of those in opposition
being delegates from the Southern
States.
In the absence Of James; Donaldson.
chairman of the committee on currency,
Mr.. Pugsley. of New York. read the
committee renort which deplored the
non-elasticity of this country's currency.
Report on Currency.
The report declared the practicability
Of bankers uniting and persuading Con-
gress to agree on. and put into existence,
good currency reform. 1t declared also
the inadvisability Of making obligations
on demand instead OF on time.
Attention was called to the fact that
national bank circulation is not allowed
TO contract or expand except under the
most prescribed limitations.
Robert Blyth. Of Glasgow, Scotland,
then made his address. When he took
the platform he was accorded an ova-
tion, which he answered by a pretty
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ton viii present it's Endorsement OF
resolution asking passage OF such .
measure.
The proposal that an amendment to
the law be asked. authorizing banks out
side legal reserve cities to lend limit
ed per cent OF their capital on real es-
tate security. Has also been indorse1
by the executive council. and viii doubt
less be accepted by the convention H
Is explained that banks all over the
country magnase to find means OF cir
cumventing the present legal prohibition
or such loans. and Il is desired that thekf
actions be made lawful
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BRAvED HARD RAIN
TO SEE PRESIDENT

In spite of rain that came down st.aA-
ily yesterday afternoon the reception a.
tended to the bankers and the ladtse
accompanying them by the President
and Mrs. Roosevelt, from to 4:so ocIock.
was largely attended, and an unQuAli-
fed success 81
For long while. an apparently enA-
less procession of carriages fled bv the
east colonnade, opposite the Treasury
wnere the visitors entered the Whife
House.
As they marched past the President
tney were introduced to him by Major
MoCawiey and Colonel BrornweIi
Many or them the President had
known IN the past and hearty greetings
were exchanged. .
Inc AFFAIR was altogether delightful.
ine visitors expressed themselves a.
hiSniy pleased with the opportunity IA
Weeung the president in his own house.
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Benefits of Membership
In Bankers Association

Speaking on the benefits Of member
ship in the American Bankers, Associa-
ton. Walker Hill. president Of the Mer-
chants American National Bank, st.
Louis. said: One OF the principal pur-
poses had In view IN organizing the as
sociation in 1875. was to aid the Federal
Government in resuming specie pay
ments: and 1t is not claiming too much
to say that the association gave most
valuable aid TO the Government In put
ting its currency on a gold basis.
from that day to this. IL as e body.
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Will Draw Up Bills
For New Banking Laws

Three bills relating 70 the business OF
national banks, and also affecting other
business interests In an important de-
gree. are likely to be prepared by a.
special legislative committee of the
Bankers Association. The intention is to
secure their Introduction In Congress
the coming winter and to make a Wig
orous EFFORT In behalf OF their passage.
Arthur Reynolds. president of the Des
Moines. Iowa. National Bank Is the lead
ing mover IN these matters. and his
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Scotch Banking Rests
On Her Paper Currency

An interesting history Of the Scotch
system OF banking was presented to
the convention by Robert Blyth. gen.
eral manager of the Union Bank, of
Scotland. at Glasgow.
The first Scotch bank was esta blished
In 1885, Today there are but ten banks
In Scotland. and of these. seven do
hine-tenths of the business.
The chief characteristics of the
Scotch system of banking is the risht
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DEATH RECORD.

Berger. Adolph. So. Garfield Hospital. 81
Brown, Edward, AZ Wash'n Asylum Hospstai
EEvys. 1nornas IS. Govt Hospital InsanA
Eeans, E,, Frederick W.. 81. SIS 18th IT
roiey. Bartholomew. So Govt Hosp. Insane.
InsaSney. Is,,S Joseph. mos. 1slo L 81 NV
Leishear, Ralph. "a. Wash Asylurr, TIo-nsf.s
pollock Margaret A. 30 7zs sth st. nv.
Posey. Annie. 5. 1927 1st ST. sw
smith. Edith l.. days. 1907 South Czpit,s
Iopline. Sarah. 90. Sibley Hospital
Wigginton. Susan. SO. e23 eth st NV.