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The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-06-01
CATHERINE THE GREAT.
A. odd woman was This Empress
of the Muhsinns.

recent writer says of Catherine the
Great, empress of Russia from the
year 1862 to 1876:
"Shc rose at q and lit her own fire.
Her table was Ideally simple. From
the rcproach OF ovcrcating and over.
drinking she was free. Though she
could not sing note, she and Prince
Dashkon, who could sing no better, oc-
casiOnally performed I'm concert. 4
sudden burst Of the most exalted aud
ridiculous discOrdant tones was the
consequence one sCcOmling the other
with scientific shrugs and all the sol.
cmn, self compliment airs and grimnccS
of musicians From this perhaps she
passed 10 a cat concert and initiated
the purring Of cat In the most droil
and ludicrOuS manner, always taking
care to add appropriate, half comic,
half sentimental words, which she in
vented for the occasion, or else splitting
like a cat In Il passion, with her back
up, she suddenly boxed the first person
In her way, making up her hand into II
paw and mcwing Outragcously."
When playing whist one night Gather.
Inc could not get her page to answer
the bell. CATER she had rung twice,
again without effect, she left the room,
looking daggcrs, and did not rcappcar
for Il considerable time. The company
supposed that the unfortunate page
was destined TO Siberia or mt least the
knout. As matter Of fact, Catherine
on entering the nntpchamhpr found the
page, like his bcttcrs, busy ut whist
when the bell rang he happened to
have so interesting a hand that he
could not make up his mind to quit IT,
Now, what did the empress dof she
dispatched the page on her "rrand and
then quietly sat down to hold his cards
until he should return"
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-06-01

). S. Miles, expert embalmer
and funeral director. Phone 3.
Fresh Candies; Chocolates
and Creams at Freeland's. If
There is nothing az good rs IL
Hvnes buggy.-At Hagelstein s..
Don't spend your money fool
ishly,-buy good beer from Eddie
Maier. lS.tf
Fire, life, accident, plate glass,
tornado, all kinds Of insurance
at f. n. Daniels. Jackson d.
Murrah's office. Phone 3O5.
When you want II binder,
mower, rake, or Irvine, of course
the up-to-date farmer wants
nothing but the genuine McCor-
mick.-only at llagelstein's.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-06-01
THE AGRA DIAMOND.
OLA Manner In which II WINS smug-
glcd out OF India.

Ola Manner In which u WINS Snug
gIcd out OF India.
Like many other diamonds, the Agra
diamond has had adventures. It gets
its name from the fact that It was tax.
on at the battle of Agra in 1926 by the
Emperor Baber, who was the founder
OF the Mogul empire in India. The
Marquis of Donegal was in Agra in
1851 when the diamond was taken
from the king Of Delhi. Donegal was
mt the time engaged rs secretary and
belonged TO the same regiment rs the
young officer who obtained possession
OF the diamond. 1t was resolved
among them to smugglc it home to
England rather than give 1t up and to
share In the loot money. The question
arose how were they to get 1t home.
No one seemed able to hit upon
method that would be likely to meet
with success until the last evening pre-.
vious to the departure OF the regiment.
During the course of dinner the yOun-
gest subaltern suddenly jumped up ana
| said: 81 have II. We will conceal the
| diamond in horse ball and make the
horse swallow it," This met with gen
cral appreciation, ball was secured
the inside scooped out, the diamond in
serted, the end stopped up and the
horse made to swallow 1t.
When the regiment reached the port
of embarkation the horse was taken
i'll and had to be shot. The diamond
was taken from his stomach and
brought over to England. 1t was sub
scquently sold to the Duke Of Bruins
wick, and since then 1t has been recut
from Il fOrty-six carat stone to thirty
one and a half cnrats in order to get
rid of the black spots in it, and 1t Is
the most perfect ana brilliant diamond
| of rose pink color.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-06-01
Entertained Graduates.

Miss Maud White of the High
School faculty entertained the
members of the graduating class
last Friday evening in her apart
ments in the Landon hotel. The
games of the evening were pro-
gressive guessing contests, and
the subjects used were books,
quotations, slang expressions,
characteristics of the class, and
sayings of the class. Miss Gillian
MADISON won the prize. Delecta-
BILE refreshments were served and
the evening was highly enjoyed by
thelguests. Besides the gradua-
ates, the following were present :
Misses Marguerite Wright, Kate
Conerly, Ethel Timmins, Kath-
leen Wallace. Hassie White,
Stella Fisher, Ellen Robinson and
e. n. Daniels.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-06-01
ATTRACTING THE TOURIST.
The Scenery of Europe Made AcceSsi-
bic by Good Roads.

With the summer season begins the
usual exodus of American tourists TO
Switzerland and other countries ia.
nous for their mountain scenery. Gus
tom, no doubt, Is largely responsible
for the popularity of this exodus, but
there Is also another reason for 1t. The
beautiful scenery Is made accessible by
good roads, thus making touring
pleasure rather than n hardship.
50 much value Is attached to securing
the patronage Of tourists from this ana
other countries that foreign govern.
mcnts spend vast sums of money in
improving their roads as an attraction
says Good Roads Magazine 1t Is keen
business acumcn Oh their part. and few
people probably realize the great
amount of money that travellers leave
annually IN such countries
In Switzerland 1t is estimated that
there are 3,OOO,OOO visitors annually
who spend Il sum aggcgating $4,000
600. Italy, Bavaria and Spain, 1t Is
said, receive $GO.OOO,OOO from their Wis
itOrs. Great sums are received from
visitors by all the large capital cities,
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-06-01
Maintenance of Earth Ronds.

Townships which feel compelled for
the present to use earth roads only,
because Of the absence OF a local sup
ply of gravel or stone, should not think
that the more primitive means Of max
ing these roads and the old time sys-
tens Of road management are still
suitable for them. If this class OF
road IS to be maintained, there Is all
the more reason that they should be
kept in good repair and that the most
efficient and economical system Of do
Ing this be adopted. To this end road
management should be placed IN the
hands OF from one to four commission
ers, who should have charge of all road
machinery and who should send the
graders and planers over the roads rs
often rs necessary to keep them
smooth, to keep the ruts and wheel
tracks filled up and holes from form.
ing. In all respects the model system
of road management being adopted In
numerous townships is fully as well
adapted to common earth roads as to
the more permanent gravel and stone
roads.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-06-01
TOURING IN AMERICA.

including Paris, London, Vienna, etc,
while the seaside and lake resorts re-
ceive upward of S16,O0OOOO from their
visitors. Every point Is easily reached,
even to the small villages and forest
countries, by good roads.
1t is granted that some of the finest
scenery in the world Is to be found
right here in America. but the fact that
we have not yet built roads to make 1t
accessible to tourists results in great
loss each year to this country. We are
glad to note, however, that there are
indications that leading men in some of
the states are becoming alive to the
possibility Of keeping the tourist In this
country and attracting others from for
elgn countries.
The opportunities are truly great in
those states where touring can be made
popular simply by opening up and
building good roads
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-06-01
Bring Trade TO u Town.

Every farmer, every business man, it
matters not In what part Of the United
States he resides, should take lively
interest In the good roads movement
There are few matters of such vital In
terest to the farmers, and the
merchants of each and every town are
just as much interested. Good, well
kept roads leading to town are sure
to bring trade that would otherwise
go to some other place. Then good
roads mean economy; cost less for
repairs, consequently lower taxation;
mean that teams can haul loads from
so to 200 per cent greater, and mean
less wear and tear on horses and
wagons, If there are poor roads in
your section start movement to i'm
prove them and you are doing the com.
munity service worthy Of highest
commentator.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-06-01
Andrew Johnson's writing.

The letters Of President Taylor are
rare, but perhaps those Of Andrew
Johnson are the rarcst rs he did but
little of his own writing. His son
conducted most of his correspondence
and signed his fathers name to the
letters. 1t Is related that one reason
why President Johnson wrote so little
was owing to an accident which hap.
pcncd to him when he was working at
his trade ~ tailor. one day tailor's
heavy iron goose fell on his arm, so
iniuring that member that he found it
extremely difficult to indulge in pen
manshIp thereafter. Andrew Johnson
was the poorest writer among the
presidents as well rs the rarest. His
handwriting was very much of q
scrawl ana can scarcely be deciphered
by the average reader.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-06-01
3 DEATH ROLL 8
Forest. X. Harsh.

Died at the family residence in
East San Angelo, Thursday even
ing, Forest Il. Harsh, age 3S.
Deceased leaves wife, four child
rem and three brothers and three
sisters to mourn his loss. Two
brothers, Harry Harsh of Birm-
ingham, Ala. and George Harsh,
of st. Louis, Mo-, arrived before
their brothers death. Mr. Harsh
died of a complication of diseas-
es and was sick about ten days.
Forest Il. Harsh has been n res
p5cted citizen of San Angelo for
the past six years. He married
Miss Amelia Metcalfe, a sister of
G. b. Metcalfe and Mrs. Joseph
Spence some ten years ago and
Il boy and n girl were born to
them. Deceased was married
twice, and Forest r.. Harsh, Jr.,
age 1G is II son by the first
marriage. This son is living in
Tennessee. The funeral services
were held Friday evening at 5
o'clock at the Christian church
by Rev. S. r. Shore and inter-
ment took place in Fairmount
cemetery,
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-06-01

e mex week AdAsE
Abbott School.

The Abbott school, of which
Mrs. Geo. Abbott is principal,
closed Monday. Three pupils
were graduated this year: Miss
Elsie Ienker, Milton Baugh and
Wilmer Threadgill. This educa-
tional institution is one of which
San Angelo is proud, and is
affiliated with the State Univer-
sity.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-06-01
Peanuts and popcorn at Free

Peanuts and popcorn at Free
lands.
Clyde and Quincy Mills were in
from Eldorado first of the week.
Don't miss the bargains in
Ladies' oxford Ties and Sandals
at March Bros.
Mrs. d. X. Wylie and little
fred Tucker went to Ballinger
Sunday on q visit to friends.
Yes, it is piping hot, but if
you get gasoline or oil cook
stove from FINDLATER you will
have cool kitchen.
The meeting night of the Wood
men Circle has been changed
from Thursday to Wednesday
night of each week.
Misses Mamie Lewis and Edna
OgIesby of Sherwood went to
Miles Tuesday to attend the
Methodist conference.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-06-01
To Protect the Highways.

To prevent destruction of roads
Commissioner Hunter of Pennsylvania
recommends that 1t be made a INSIDE
meanor, punishable with heavy fine
or Imprisonment, for drivers to injure
roads by the use Of rough, ice or drag
docks or by blowing gutter along.
side the macadam with heavily load
ed wagon or otherwise. He recon-
mends that narrow tires on heavy
wagons shall be abolished
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-06-01
A San Angelo Woman Asks

Have you a floor paint that
will last two weeks?" Yes we
have Devoe's; it has n beautiful
gloss and will wear two years if
properly applied. B. b. Hail &
Company.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-06-01
NntmrnI CrosH of PenrIs.

Some curious things have been found
in the brlny deep, but one Of the odd
est is an ecclesiastical emblem made
of pearls which was washed ashore on
the coast Of West Australia. There are
nine good sized gems in this natural
curiosity. These have been Joined to-
gether to form perfect Latin cross.
Seven pearls Of equal size comprise the
upright and two more form the trans
verse piece. The joining has been the
work of nature. The odd prize, dis
covered in n pearl oyster, is said to be
worth at least $4,000 1t is called the
Great Southern Cross pearl.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-06-01
"A few more refrigerators lei
at FINDLATER'S.

Good wholesome beer is
healthy. Eddie Maier sells that
kind. 1S.tf
Go to Fl. II. Sigman & Co. with
your hides and tors.
Remember we will pay you the
top of the market for your hides
and fars. H, II, Sigman & Co.
You should see the new styles
in Mems Coat and Pant Suits in
crash and worsted, at March Bros.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-06-01

Peanuts and popcorn at Free
lands. If
Mrs. Fred Lilenthal, of Bangs,
visited her daughter Mrs. J. n.
Wurm last week.
Rev. Simeon Shaw and son
Horace, went to Miles Wednesday
to attend the Methodist confer
ence. .
Drink Ice Cream Soda at Free
lands. If
A. G. Godair, of the Godair-
Crowley Commission Co., of Chi
cago, was in San Angelo last
week visiting Geo. L. Abbott,
Mrs. S. Z. Butts arrived Tues
day from Lampasas and will 4
spend several months visiting he1
son, W. r. Butts, of Lipan Flat.
The best Ice Cream in the city
at Freeland's.
II. j Chamberlain is in Bolton
attending the Baylor college co M
mencement. Mr.. Chamberlain is
one of the directors of the school.
f. w. Chatfeld, who has been
superintendent of the Abilene
public schools for S years, was IN
the city last week, looking out for
the SUPPLEMENTARY of San An
gelo's schools.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-06-01

Go out and take a look at
those beautiful lots in Bells adj
dition, East San Angelo, the
coming residence locality.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-06-01

The infant daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. G. Woodward, died
Tuesday morning, May 30, and
was buried that afternoon in
Fairmount cemetery.
The little three months old
babe of Mr.. and Mrs. w. H.
Rowan, died Monday morning.
Interrment took place Monday
evening in Paramount cemetery.
The infant of Mr.. and Mrs.
Bud Colbaugh died Thursday
morning after a short illness and
was buried tho same afternoon.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-06-01
Santa Fe Special.

Confederate Veterans Reunion,
Louisville, Ky, June 14.1G, 1905;
500. 20 round trip, on sale June s
to II inclusive.
Annual convention National Ed
ucational Assn, Asbury Park, N.
j., July 81, 1905; $3.50 round
trip, stopover New York. On sale
June % to July inclusive.
Imperial Council A. A. O, Mys-
tic Shrlnd, Niagara Falls, n. Y,
Sune 20:23, 1905; $44 20 round
trip. On sale 17-1S-10.
Annual meeting Grand Lodge
B. p. o. E., Buffalo, n. Y, July
II to -, 1905; S44.20 round trip.
On sale July Z, s and 8.
Triennial Convention Inter-
national Sunday School ASH,
Toronto, Onterio, June 2O-27, '05;
$47 90 round trip. On sale June
IS, 10, 81 and %, 1905.
Epworth League Convention,
Denver, July SO. Special rates to
Denver, Colorado Springs and Pu-
eblo; on sale June 30 to July 4.
Get in line early and consult
agent regarding liberal extension
of return limits, side trips and
stop overs.
Special personally conducted ex-
cursion to Portland, Oregon, leav-
ing San Angelo June ID, connect
ing with special train passing
Temple June IA. Full informa-
tion regarding rates, routes, linn
its and side trips of Santa Fe.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-02-15
HOCH MADE CONFESSION
INSPECTOR HAD MARRIED
DOZEN TIMES.
Whether or Not Murder Charge Will
Be Brought Depends Upon
Chemists Report.

CHICAGO, Feb. 15.-The third ses-
sion of the coroners inquest into the
death of Mrs Marie Walker Hoch,
wife of the alleged bigamist, began
this morning. The analysis of the
contents of the stomach has not been
completed and will probably not be
presented before next Monday. At
that time the jury will decide whether
to hold Hocn on a charge more serious
than that of bigamy.
Police Inspector Shippy introduced
signed statement made by HOch
February IS, in which he admitted he
had married eleven different women,
seven of whom died shortly after their
marriage. He admitted the drug
found among his possessions in New
York, was arsenic, which ne said he
bought to kill himself. Hoch gave a
list of eleven wives with the dates of
marriage. He married them in Chi
cago, ST. Louis, Cincinnati and Wheel
ing. The inquest was adjourned to
Tuesday when it is expected the
analysis of the stomach of Mrs. Walter
Hoch will be completed.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-02-15
AOolpH WEBtR'S DEFENSE
ALL HIS WITNESSES PROVE TO
BE FOR THE PROSE-
CUTlON.
His Conviction Of the Murder of His
Mother Seems Almost Certain
-Heartiess Fiend.

AUBURN, Cal, Feb. 1.-THE jurors
in the Weber murder case are indig-
nant because they are shadOWetl
wherever they go after leaving the
court house. The witnesses today
were disappointing to the defense. J.
M. Francis, Elmer CoddingtOn, Joe
Hamilton and John Fulton were put on
the stand to prove that Mrs. Weber
was alive when taken from the burn
ing building. All swore that she was
dead. j. Campbell was put on to i'm
peach that part of George Rutn's tes-
timony wherein he said he carried
Weber's little brother from the fire.
Campbell surprised the defense by say
ing that Ruth did carry the boy out.
Mrs. Francis Snowden testified that
the morning after the tragedy the de-
fendant called at her house and she
said to him, You know, Dolpny, who
did this?'' The defendant replied,
You better go have your head ex-
amined.''
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-02-15
THE STANDARD OIL FIGHT
THE UNITED STATES SENATE
WILL INQUIRE INTO KANSAS
TROUBLE.
With San Domingo Relating
to Customs.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-The house
this morning passed resolution in
structing the secretary of commerce
and labor to investigate the Kansas
oil situation. particularly with refer
ence to the affairs of the Standard Oil
trust and the controlling of prices.
The president this afternoon sent
the San Domingo protocol to the SEN
ate with special message stating his
reasons for entering into negotiations.
The senate committee on privileges
and elections will hold a meeting Sat
urday morning for the purpose of con-
sidering the evidence and arguments
in the Smoot case. 1t is not believed
the committee will be able to complete
it's report at this session.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-02-15
THE KAISER
POSTS CzAR
Tells Him Of the Internal Con-
ditions Of Russia.
WARNS HIN OF MS GREAT DANGER
Emperor Nicholas Said to Have Ex.
pressed Deep Gratitude for the
Valuable information.
WARNS Mn OF HIS GREAT DANCER

BERLIN, Feb. 15.-It is reported
from a high source that Emperor Will
liam has revealed the truth regarding
the bloody Sunday and the political
situation in Russia to the czar. Learn
ing that the cZar was ignorant of cur
rent events in his own empire, the
kaiser collected reliable account of
Russian events from foreign news
papers and sent them by special cour-
ier to the cZar. He also wrote the
emperor warning him of the danger
of remaining ignorant of conditions in
Russia and offering to assist him in
this regard. The czar replied thank
ing the kaiser for the valuable infor-
nation.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-02-15
ALLEGE DIVERSION OF MILL CREEK WATERS
Expect That Suit Will Determine Right of the City to Carry
On Proposed improvements in Water System as
Outlined by Engineer Thomson

tiff's hereinbefore described lands, has
built dam in the channel of said
Mill creek and has obstructed the
natural flow Of the waters thereof, and
has diverted the waters thereof into a
ditch, by it constructed, and has car
ried the said waters away from the
said Mill creek to a reservoir, by the
defendant erected, and has impounded
the same therein.
That, at a point northwesterly from
the point of obstruction and diversion
mentioned in the preceding paragraph,
distant therefrom about 200 yards, and
at a point which plaintiff cannot more
particularly specify, defendant has in
tercepted, piped and diverted the
waters of certain springs, known as
the Lennon springs which said waters
were wont to flow by nature into the
said Mill creek and thence down and
along the same, and over and across
the lands and premises aforesaid of
plaintiff; and defendant has carried
and conveyed the said waters to a
reservoir, by it constructed, and has
impounded the same therein.
THAT plaintiff is informed and be-
lieves, and therefore alleges that de-
fendant has, at a point above plain
tiffs said lands, constructed numerous
ditcnes from points on the said Mill
creek in proximity to the points
aforesaid and elsewhere, the number
and places of which plaintiff cannot
more particularly specify. and in said
bitches, so constructed, has lain, COW
cred and concealed pipes, through
which it is diverting waters from said
Mill creek and subterranean and per-
colating waters, which from time i'm
memorial have flown into the said
Mill creek to it's said reservoir, and
has impounded the said waters therein.
That defendant carries, conducts,
distributes and sells the waters of said
Mill creek and of said Lennon
springs and said subterraneau and
percolating waters, by it impounded
as aforesaid, to the inhabitants of the
city of Walla Walla, and said waters
are used and consumed by the said
inhabitants for domestic, household
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-02-15
BATTLE
IS RUM0RED
Japanese Said to Have Beaten
the Baltic Fleet.
4 REPORT EXPECTED FROM To6o
The Fight Is Supposed to Have oe-
CURED Somewhere in the In
dian Ocean.
4 REPORT EXPECTED FROM 1850

TOXIC, Feb. 15.-Considerable dam
age has been done by fire at Atsua
factory near. NOgo va. 1t is believed
the fire was incendiary. An investiga-
ton is now in progress. Rumors are
af1oat mere that there has been a battle
at sea with the Russians in which the
latter met disaster A report from
Admiral Togo. who has gone to the
Indian ocean to meet the Baltic fleet
is shortly expected. The new torpedo
deStroyers Aruske and Fubuki, con-
structed by Japan have been placed in
commission.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-02-15
TO REDUCE ELECTRIC LIGHT RATES

The Northwestern Gas & Electric
Light company authorizes the an
will make considerable reduction In
it's rates for electric lights. Just what
reduction will be made is not given
out. This announcement will be good
news to the people of Walla Walla
Pending a statement by the company
reduction in rates, the daily newspa-