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The San Francisco call., 1905-08-21
Favor Fr.e Trade I'm Spain.

MADRID, Aug. 29.-The managing
committee of the Mercantile Club has
memoralized the Minister of Finance
recommending the Government TO re-
turn to free trade and condemning
protection, which. 1t states, is the orig
in of labor troubles and was the cause
of the loss of Cuba and the Philip
pines.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-21
bandit Force AnnibiIated.

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 21.-An Off
cial dispatch from General Linevitch
to the Emperor, dated August I6, says
that Russian detachment has annia
hilated a band of Chinese bandits in
the Lungchen district. The leader Of
the band and two Japanese were
among the dead.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-21
volcano Threaten. an Eruption.

MEXICO CITY. Aug. 20-Professor
Olson Setter, European botanist, who
has been exploring on the borders OF
Guatemala and Mexico. reports that
there are indications that Tacana Vol
cano, which forms part of the range
in which is also the Santa Maria Vol
cano, is threatening an eruption.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-21
Noted Britisher Coming Here.

QUEENSTOWN. Aug. 2O.-Sir Michael
Hicks Beach, former Chancellor OF the
Exchequer. is a passenger on the
sailed from here to-day. He Is en- route
for Singapore, by way OF the United
States. -
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-21
German war.hip Goes to Tansier.

BERLIN, August 21.-The German
training ship Stosch has been ordered
to Tangier. 1t is stated that its mis-
sion is not diplomatic one. This is
the first time a German warship has
been anchored in Moroccan waters
since the Emperor's visit.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-21
saghalien pefendcrs Not Yet raken.

GODZYADANI, Manchuria, Aug 20.-a
Three Russian officers, who have
reached the mainland from 'Saghalien,
report that the Russian force in the in
terror of the island occupies an almost
impregnable position and is receiving
the full support of the convicts
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-21

The Telegraph's Toxic correspondent
says that. despite the heavy rains, the
japanese have advanced in Northern
Korea The Russians abandoned their
advance works and were driven back.
After crossing the river the Russians
destroyed the bridges and there was no
sign of the Russians south of the Tu-
men. The Japanese army in Korea has
already effected a certain communica-
tion with Field Marshal Oyama.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-21
Ra,.e. $1,000, 900 in Belgium.

LONDON, Aug. 21.-The Morning
Posts Shanghai correspondent says
that a dispatch from Peking announces
that China has raised loan of s2.-
400, 900 in Belgium for the service of
the Luhan Railway.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-21
Russian Transport Captured.

TOXIC, Aug. ,2o.-The commander of
the squadron sent to Kamchatka reports
that he seized the Russian transport
Australia in Petropavlovsk harbor on
August 13. @
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-21

In one day the number of pauDers re-
lieved In thirty-five selected urban dis
tricts In England corresponded to rate
of 22S to 10000 of the population.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-21
ONLY Four Case. in Mexico.

MEXICO CITY. Aug. 20-The Su-
perior Board of Health officials report
only four cases of yellow fever in the
republic. all being at Vera Cruz and
completely isolated There is not be-
lieyed to be the slightest danger OF
the disease spreading.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-21
ITamagno, the Tenor, is Dying.

MILAN, Aug. 20.-Francisco Mamag-
no, the tenor. is in a dying condition
at his residence in n.Varez
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-21

One good turn may deserve another, but
this doesn't result in perpetual motion
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-21
DIR. PIERCE's REMEDIES.

Many people are afraid Of ghosts. Few
people are afraid OF germs. Yet the ghost
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-21

is q fancy
and the
germ is q
fact. II
the germ
could be
magnifed
to a size
equal to
Its terrors
it would
q p p ear
more ter
riblo than
any fire.
breathing
The Washington times., 1905-12-05
POLICE CAPTAINS
HOLD CONFERENCE
Session of Bureau of Criminal Identi.
hcation-Seek Government
Aid.

Discussion OF Government aid. the hes
way of obtaining 1t. and the needs OF
The National Bureau of Criminal ldentf-
fcation. consumed the morning session
OF the board Of governors OF the organ
ization in Major Sylvesters office al
Police Headquarters. today.
Several resolutions were unanimously
adopted by the seven members of the
board who were present. Col. Matthew
Rlley. chief of police of ST. Louis. and
chairman Of the board. was unable to
attend the meeting. The other a absentees
were Chief OF Police F. w Hill. OF
Chattanooga; William a Pierce. of Bos-
ton. and William Pinkerton. of Chicago.
The meeting was presided over bv Vice
Chairman Jonn T, Jansen. uf MilwalI-
kee The members were urged to co.
operate in assisting the bureau TO At
tain higher standard than has al
ready "A been established and all the
members were earnestly requested 10
send every possible photograph or de-
ScIIpuoh OF criminal uIrect to the
\ resolution was then offered, and
ioreWlth adopted. that the bureau be,
placed under Federal control Ii was
agreed upon to ask Congress for an
appropriation of 5000 with which To
ton.
At II O'Clock recess was taken by
ACllnS Chairman Jansen Immediately
dfteFwaTd the police chiefs inspected
Police headquarters and commanded
Major Sylvester on the splendid sys-
tenn in his department and fbs
model way in which police affairs are
conducted.
The Washington times., 1905-12-05
LOWER GAS RATE
FOR GEORGETOWN

As a result Of a petition signed h.,
several hundred Georgetown resida,,,.
bill providing for a lower rate -
1,oO0 feet of Illuminating gas ana =
lower penalty for non-pa ynent 81 a.
consumers bill within ten davs lin
be introduced in the Senate bv Senate
Spooner and in the House bv panro-
sentative Hearst tomorrow.
The petition calls for an inves,t,-,
ton Of the business and affairs OF tic
Georgetown Gas Light Companv 70
ascertain the actual cost cf man,f,c-
ture and delivery to consumers -,
twenty-three-candlepower Illuminated,
gas. and that a fair and eouitahle
profit be established by law.
As an alternative measure in event 90
rejection of the foregoing bill. II ,s
urged in the petition that an act no
passed appropriating sufficient sum OF
money to secure the appraisement and
condemnation OF the plant. property
and business Of the Georgetown Gas
Light Company for public use. The
plan then to be purchased at Just and
reasonable price and Operattd under
the auspices. supervision. and control of
the Federal Government
A number of the petitioners are repre-
sented by Attorney i. Z. Phillips
The Washington times., 1905-12-05
ORGANIST GLOVER /. g.. ..:-..
WAS FORCED OUT
This Fact Came to Light at Meeting
of Christ Church
Parishioners.

The parish meeting last night which
was expected to clear up the mystery
OF the choir tangle at Christ Church.
Thirty first and o streets. Georgetown.
disclosed two facts. One point was
that the orgRnist, William T Glover.
who resigned on Thanksgiving day, was
forced 70 do so. The other was that
the vestry sanctioned the Rev. Blake's
action in asking for the resignation,
ana the possibility of the eX-Organist
being reinstated is very remote
Members OF the choir expected that
an explanation OF the whole affair would
ne made last night, and that Mr.. Glover
would De present to answer any charges
which might be preferred against him
Instead, the meeting was I'm the nature
of a private affair. and Mr.. Glover was
rot present. The proceedings were con-
nned 10 the reading of a report by
Henry s. Matthews, register OF the
vestrY
The report alleged that Mr. Glover
had made statements about DR.. Blake
which the vestry did not think were
warranted by facts.
Mr.. Glover is out of the city today.
The Washington times., 1905-12-05
NEW SENATE BILL
FOR SOLDIERS HOME
Gallinger to Push Measure for Buying
Site-0n Old Schuetzen
Park.

Within the next few days Senator
Gallinger, chairman Of the Senate
Committee on the District of Column
bia, will reintroduce a bill in the Sen
ate providing for the purchasing of a
site for temporary home for velun-
teer soldiers, sailors, and marines IN
the civil war RI.
Ns II Will be presented at this sea
sion it provides for the purchasing of
lots 66 to 7S in block g. of the old Schuet-
zen Park division of the District.
The bill calls for an appropria ton of
$4,000 OF this sac. coo is TO he expended
TOT the purchase OF the property and
the balance, $29. 600. 10 be used for i'm
mediate improvements
The Treasurer of the United States
VIII be treasurer of the funds and all
warrants for expenditures must have the
signatures Of the president of the boa rd
or managers. which shall be appointed
by the District Commissioners and
the Superintendent Of the home
The Washington times., 1905-12-05
SIERE0PTIc0N WILL SHOW
WORK OF CHARITIES

Al the residence of John Joy Edison,
LA sixteenth street northwest last
iasht the Board of Managers OF the
Associated Charities held a special meat
irg
1t was decided 10 present at the an
Tual meeting December p q detailed
analysis OF the administrative expenses
OF the Associated Charities. showing
exactly what amounts are spent In the
salaries OF division agents, in Office
rent. telephone hire. Trinfing. postage.
carfare. and sundry expenses u was
also decided that the increased amount
of work which has been ACCOMPLISHED
as result of the increase in eN-
ienditurcs should also be shown exactly
All these Items are. 20 be presented
In the form OF stereopticon views.
The Washington times., 1905-12-05
RED CROSS SOCIETY
TO HEAR ABOUT WAR

The principal feature of the first an
nual meeting of the American National
Red Cross. which will be held this aft
ernoor at Hubbard Memorial Hail. viii
be an address on the sanitary condition
OF the Russian army in Manchuria by
Col John Van Rensselaer, Hoff. assista Mt
surgeon general. L. 5. A. He has lust
returned from Manchuria. where he was
military observer OF the Russian army
on behalf of the United States.
Colonel Hoff is preparing a report for
the United States Government
The Washington times., 1905-12-05
CAPT. WOODBURY. KANE
DIES OF HEART DISEASE
Well-Known Clubman and Spanish
War Veteran Stricken
Suddenly.

NEW YORK. Dec. 5-Captain Wood
bury Kane, widely known IN social
and club circles and = veteran of the
Spanish-American war. having heen a
member of the first volunteer cavalry
trough riders), died suddenly at his
nome q West Forty-seventh street
this morning, OF heart disease
Captain Kane was an enthusias site
yachtsman and his marriage last spring
TO Miss Sally Hargous, the divorced
wife Of Duncan Elliott. created a de-
cloed sensation In social circles. He
was the son OF the late Delaney Kane.
OF this city. whose wife Vas the erafid1
daughter of William 3. Astor.
The Washington times., 1905-12-05
FAIR AT ST. ANDREWS

A large crowd attended the opening Of
the Charity Fair given at St Andrew $
Church, corner Fourteenth and Corcor-
an streets. last night. The fair will con-
tinue tonight tomorrow, and FRIDAY
Many novel features are presented
among them hot dinner served from
to each evening.
The Washington times., 1905-12-05
TURKEY GIVES IN
TO UNITED POWERS

BERLIN. Dec. 5.-The foreign office
today announced that the porte had
addressed note to the powers con-
cedlng all essential demands regarding
Macedonia financial reforms.
a rev formal reservations are made in
the note, it is stated for the sake of
appearances and 10 prevent the Sultan's
prestige from being lowered in the
eyes Of his own subjects.
The Turkish note. the foreign office
expects, viii form the basis OF a sat
isiactory settlement
The Washington times., 1905-12-05
HAPPY FAMILY AT zoo
RECRUITED BY HUGE BIRD

There is now ~ the National Zoo
occupying a big cage in company with
pair OF sea gulls and pair of teal
ducks, a monster gannet that flew
aboard one OF the Norfolk packets one
night some weeks ago. Il was cap
tured. brought to this city, and present
ed to the Zoo
In speaking Of the occurrence the
officers state that incidents OF this
sort occur every now and then. the
birds being attracted, or blinded by the
electric projectors OF the vessels while
navigst sting the Chesapeake
The Washington times., 1905-12-05
TWENTY PERSONS DROWN
ON HALIFAX STEAMER

HALIFAX. y. s, Dec. 5.-The steamer
Lunenburgh. which was wrecked is a
total loss. Twenty passengers and the
crew OF fifteen are reported 10 have
been drowned
r; j. Leslie, a member of the Quebec
parliament. was among those lost
The Washington times., 1905-12-05
FORMER SENATOR
CALLED TO STAND
Mcclellan Admits That He
Served Equitable.
ASKED TO SIGN VOUCHER
Presented Argument in Regard to In
depreciation of Certain Sections
of Insurance Law.

NEW YORK, Dec. 5.-Formcr Senator
Charles p. McCIellanG was the first
witness before the legislative insurance
investigating committee this morning
He was asked I'm regard To the voucher
for $3.50 10 him, issued by the Equit-
able which he could not remember
signing when questioned about the mat
ter
He said he had been able TO recall the
transa ction. He had performed GER
tain services for the Mutual Life, and
later was told by Mr. Fields that his
services had been performed as much
for the Equitable as for the Mutual.
and Fields asked him to sign the
cover their share from the Equitable.
He could not remember having signed
any other Equitable voucher.
Would Correct Testimony.
Mr. McClelland asked to correct his
recent testimony in which he said he
had never represented any insurance
company, to state that In 1903 he had
represented the Empire Life Insurance
Company before the superintendent Of
insurance in regard TO the company's
report. He received about 500 i'm full
for his services.
In this connection he appeared before
the commissioner and made an arsu-
ment in regard to the Interpretation OF
certain sections of the insurance laws
Mr. McClelland was excused and
George ID. E1dridge, vice president of
the Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Com
pany. was called TO the stand
The Washington times., 1905-12-05
woODMEN ELECT OFFICERS.

columbia Camp, No. 1893. Modern
Woodmen OF America. held its annual
meeting last night at knights of Malta
Hail. 4S0 Ninth street northwest. Consul
David j. Kaufman presiding.
Officers for 1906 were elected as fol-
IoWs; William F Matteson, consul
David J. Kaufman. past consul. Fred,
erlck A RoyBe, adviser; Charles II
Becker, clerk; Oliver c. Wilson, banker:
FRANK a Royse. escort; DR. Edwin q
sentry; Albert l.. Doran. Thomas /
Anderson and Frank II Ellis. board OF
managers; William e. Maxfield, deputy
head consul; George w AIcMorTis. VIII
liam {. Boteler, Frank H. Ellis and II
"A Pollen. assistant deputies
Beautiful Xmas Tree Ornaments Free
The Washington times., 1905-12-05
Millions Contributed.

I'm this connection it is said on high
authority that the Hanna campaign
fund Of 1896, sbodt 100000 was the
lsrgest eyer raised, that the ffar1rif
fund aof 1904 a bout a 100000! was second
and that something less than g 900 600
was spent by the Republicans I'm 1901.
The Cleveland fund OF 1902 is put down
as about 100000 high water mark al
that time.
The Washington times., 1905-12-05
MAccABEEs ELECT OFFICERS.

The election Of officers for National
Hive. No l, La lies Of the Maccabees OF
the World, res ulted as follows: Lady
commander, Lula NJ Julian: lady lieu
tenant commander. Mary T. Dunn: lady
record keeper. Lula 5 Hammond Genth
term): lady finance keeper, Margaret
@. Magruder; lady chaplain, Annie G
Lyles; lady sergeant Tilla A Dean
lady mistress at arms Mary L. Pierce
lady sentinel, Hattie T.. Palmer: lady
picket. Sarah ]. Nichols: lady official
prompter. Ida J. Maxwell: lady pianist
Leah ElWood; first banner bearer. Fan
ME a. Walters; second banner bearer
Marie Reh; third banner bearer. Mary
A. Lowenstein; captain Of the guards,
Clara A. Maxwell
The Washington times., 1905-12-05
No One Can Afford to Overlook

The Importance of preparing for the
rainy day Open an account with bank
ing dept. of Union Trust Co. 14l4 r st.
The Washington times., 1905-12-05
MAN WHO THRASHED DAVIS
CALLS At WHITE HOUSE

Hugh Dinsmore. eX-Representatiye
from Arkansas. and Judge George
Gray. of Delaware. were at the White
House this afternoon
Mr.. Dinsmore is the Arkansas
Ftatesman who recently gave Cover
nor Davis sound thrashing for al
legged political misconduct
Dinsmore refused 10 discuss the al
tercation with Governor Davis, saying
that he and Judge Gray had simply
called 10 pay their respects to the
President while they were here as
members OF the Board Of Regents OF
the Smithsonian Institution.
The Washington times., 1905-12-05

Beautiful Xmas Tree Ornaments Free.
See next Sundays Times
The Washington times., 1905-12-05
NO EXPENSE.

II wish I were night watchman-"
''Why?"
II could sleep all day and save my
board and work all night and save my
lodging. Cleveland Leader
The Washington times., 1905-12-05

v. Baldwin Johnson's Coal, 6I2 9Th St.
Don't be deceived No dealer has or can
have better coal. Save the SOC.
The Washington times., 1905-12-05
Alexandria, Va, Want Ad Branch.

r. L. Carne & Co. 703 King stree,
Alexandria. Va. will accept Want Ad.
vertisements for The Evening and sun
day Times at regular Office rates
The Washington times., 1905-12-05

Beautiful Xmas Tree Ornaments Free
See next Sundays Times.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-06-16
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:TOWN & COUNTY:
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SHaASSa* xSxsSSSS
REUNION NOTES.

4 rate Of one fare for the Re
union with a fifteen day limit has
been announced by the Santa Fe,
the Fort Worth & Denver, the
Rock Island and the Houston &
Texas Central
Monday, A. n. Henson, as Sec
rotary Of the Reunion committee,
forwarded to A /. Conrad, Traffic
manager of the PecoS Valley,
1000 Reunion posters for diStribu-
ton along the different railroad
lines.
The Silverton band has been en-,
gagged to furnish music this time.
The consideration is to be SI25 and
ratlonS.
The committee has arranged for
a balloon ascension each day by
Prot. }. D. Mccormack OF Tyler.
He is 10 20 up 1000 feet. 10 the
"gun act" and then drop with a
parachute or no pay.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-06-16
Revival Notice.

The revival meeting began at
the Cumberland PRESBYTERIAN
Church Thursday night, and will
continue for ten days or two weeks.
Services morning AMI night. Rev.
+. p. Flaniken of Ardmore, | r.,
will do the preaching. Bro. F1ni-
ken is successful evangelist and
a strong gospel preacher. God has
wonderfully blessed his laborS IN
North Texas this spring, but the
blessing is to those who attend the
services. Come one, come all,
come praying.
A. B. HAYNES.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-06-16

Several of Mrs. J. NJ. Wright'>
friends gleefully accepted an in
vitation to dine With her last
Sunday, knowing there was in
store for them rare treat But
little reck on ed they upon
the ingenuity of their hostess,
yet hailed with gladness her an
nouncement that the place she
had decided upon to have the
spread was down in the canyon.
and accordingly the guests hied
themselves thither at an early
hour. Such unique program,
TO be as successfully carried out
as this was, needs careful fore
thought and caution in appoint
ing aides and lieutenants, and
those present commend Mrs.
Wright highly upon her success
as every one performed his part
well except one of the aged
ones" who was intrusted with
the important duty of providing
bread for the feast, and who,
through failing memory it is
thought, reported at roll call
empty handed. The circum-
stance was very embarrassing
but afforded much glee and
slight inconvenience, save the
wait of the hour or two neces-
sary TO transport the staff of
life" from town. Those present
were:-Miss Bowyer, guest of
honor, Mesdames Wright, Rider,
Smith; Messrs. Wright. Rider,
Smith, Jim and Oscar Gamble,
and Hutchings.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-06-16

Mrs. "Dod" McCamet who has
been visiting her parents at Hale
Center, passed through here this
week en- route to Mexico where she
was called to the bedside of her
husband who has been i'll for some
time.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-06-16
A. B. Haynes,

q RtV. j. II. Ballard OelO nS ;
the credit of having the best
garden in town at this date.
The painting of the post office
has improved its appearance Won
dertully.
fits candy you want see Wilson
for the best kind. loft
Mrs. J. {. Jordan's mother from
Forney, came in this week to re-
main for an indefinite time.
Mrs. J. NJ. Renshaw returned
this week from EStacado, where
she has been visiting her daughter,
Mrs. Fay Garten.
Don't fail to see that five and
ten cent Racket Counter" at
Wilson'S.
Mrs w. c. Baird on Monday
went to Hereford on visit.
Mrs. Rose Howell and Miss Min
ME DonohOo made 4 buggy trip to
Amarillo and back Tuesday.
DR.. Barnet and Will Vandever Of
Yell county, Arkansas, friends of
w. R. FAR, came in Friday to look
at the country. Mr. Vandever is
seeking better health and is talk
ing of buying land here.
w. J. Redfearn has ordered
stock of Racket goods and will open
upin one of the John Crawford
buildings.
Mrs. J. NJ. Vansant has been
sick for several days bat it is
thought not dangerously so.
T. j: Moser represents the
National Steam Laundry of Sher-
man, Texas. Baskets will leave
here every Monday, returning
Saturday.
Mrs. Odell of Estacado. son.
Stewart, and daughter, Miss Vera,
arrived Wednesday on a visit to
relatives and friends.
Miss Olive Beasley who has been
her brother at PortaleS,
was in town Wednesday night the
guest Of Mrs. J. A. Wallace.
Walter 6. Cobband wife, Travis
Shaw and Hayden Donaldson, spent |
Sunday in Tulia visiting Grand,
pa" Donaldson.
John Orr, wife and children, left |
Wednesday evening for a visit of
WO or three weeks to relatives at
1llsboro.
The old packing house plant, in
-ort Worth, consisting Of some
light buildings was destroyed by
ire Sunday morning.
Miss Cora Reynolds who has
'een attending the Industrial school
t Denton, Texas, returned home
asst week.
G. 9. Birds thirty acre field of
ye southeast Of town was cut last
week and The News is informed
nat it required some five pounds
t Irvine per acre to tie it.
G. ~ Harrison left Tuesday
vening for Dallas where he ex-
ectS to meet his wife who is on
er return home. {
Tuesday evening a good rain {
I'll at Amarillo. Z
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-06-16

The Dallas e. New Mexico
railroad sensation is again re-
vived on the South Plains and
Lubbock had a big meeting on
the subject Saturday.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-06-16

We are authorized to announce
that there will be no preaching
services at the Methodist church
Sunday, on account Of the c. P.
meeting, now in progress.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-06-16
CANYON MERCANTILE

All persons indebted to the
late Canyon City Hardware &
Grain Co., are hereby requested
to please come forward at once
and settle their accounts as it is
desired to close up the business
affairs of said company. Call
at the grain Office as the book
are there.
John Howell,
ITS. Secretary
From reports circulated by Jim
Lowe, T. S. Talley, and G.. Clark
Smith, it would seem that our town
has been visited by no less dis
tinguished person than Carrie
Nation.
Miss Minnie Donohoo left Thurs
day for visit to friends at Plain
view.
Miss Ida Hood, of Tulia. is the
guest Of Mrs. Walter Cobb this
week.
The Rev. H. c. Goodman, Gen |
Missionary for the Episcopal church
for the Panhandle passed through
the city on his way to Lubbock
Tuesday. Mr.. Goodman expects to
make regular visit to Canyon City
and holdregular servicesjust as soon
as he can get the work mapped
out.
Mrs. Ophelia Steed, from Perry,
Georgia, passed through here this
week en- route to N. NJ, to visit
1er brother.
Misses Fannie and Rebecca Nor
gan of Amarillo, visited Miss Tina
Henson this week.
Mrs. Ava K. Hall and children
spent the first Of this week in the
country, guests Of Mesdames Long
md Waller.