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The Washington times., 1905-05-13

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Spencer left
Washington today for New York. They
will stop at their home in that city and
at Tuxedo and will return 10 Washing
ton next Friday.
The Washington times., 1905-05-13

Secretary Loeb's boast that he never
saw Mae Wood IS still good.
The Washington times., 1905-05-13

If every man Were as sure OF getting
the woman he courts as Herbert Bowen
is of getting the full investigation he
courts. there would be no broken hearts,
The Washington times., 1905-05-13

Max Cohen is on d weeks trip to At
ianta, Ga,
The Washington times., 1905-05-13

Mr. and Mrs Harry Sachs. formerly OF
Baltimore, are living here now, at the
Dewey Hotel
The Washington times., 1905-05-13

Russia,s watered stock-charlle schwab,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-04
RESENT ACT OF
UNITED STATES

BY Associated Press
ST. PETERSBURG, May 3.-The ad-
miralty here processes ignorance as to
whether Admiral Nebogatoff and Ad-
miral Rojestvensky have Joined forces
but the impression prevails in naval
circles that the juncture has not been
effected. Indeed, some doubt is ex-
pressed whether Nebogatoff's division
has yet entered the China sea.
The admiralty officers vigorously
deny any intention of sending the pro-
tected cruiser Askold and torpedo
boat destroyer interned at Shanghai to
join Admiral Rojestvensky, and some
resentment is shown against the United
States and Great Britain for having
officially warned China in consequence
of Japanese representations in this con-
nection.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-04
JAPANESE Still Suspicious

BY Associated Press.
PARIS, May Notwithstanding de-
malls, it appears that the Japanese Of
ficials are carefully observing the con-
tinued presence of the vessels of Ad-
miral Rojestvensky's squadron off the
Indo-C China coast, and are seeking in
formation from the French authorities
concerning the nature and duration of
their stay.
The members of the legation have ad-
dressed several inquiries to the foreign
office asking particularly whether the
ships were inside French waters. The
reply given was that all the vessels OF
the Russian squadron have left French
waters These inquiries appear to in
dicate the purpose of the Japanese to
submit further representations or lay
grounds for subsequent action.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-04
Could Find No Wireless Station
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
Annoy, China, May 3.-The provin-
cial and military officials have finished
an examination of this vicinity under
orders from Peking to see If the charge
of the Russian consul at Foo Chow
that the Japanese have wireless sta
tion here to communicate with Formosa
is true The officials say they have
found nothing to show that there is a
wireless station in this neighborhood.
1t is considered probable, however,
that a secret station may have been
established on an outlying island. The
japanese claim that the Russian charge
was made to secure provisions here for
vessels of Admiral Rojestvensky
squadron.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-04
VETERAN OF THREE WARS.
Cured Of Stomach Trouble By Peru
Pe-ru-na Proves lnfaIIlbIe For
Catarrh Of the Stomach.

Cant. w. w. Jackson, T05 @ street,
N. w. Washington, u. c., writes;
'I am eighty-three years old, n vet-
eran of the Black Hawk. Mexican ana
civil wars I am by profession phy-
sician, but long since abandoned the
same.
"some years ago was seriously af-
fected with catarrh Of the stomach.
Ny sufferings we're protraeted and
severe. IL.
a. tried every known remedy with.
out obtaining relief. In desperation
beuan the use Of Peruna.
al beaan TO realize immediate,
thouoh GRADUAL, Improvement. After
the use Of three bottles, every appear
ance of my complaint was removed,
and have no hesitation in recon-
nendlna II as an lnfaIIlble remedy Tor
that disorder.
"T have recommended the same to
many of my friends. who, after mod
crate use have realized the same re-
suit.
IT cannot speak too highly Of It's
great remedial excellence
a large army of men and women
have been cured OF dyspepsia ana si1u
stomach troubles by Peruna, after
everything else had failed them.
AS a rule. people try doctors first.
After trying doctors. they try house
hold remedies. Finally they resort TO
patent medicines.
p Thousands have gone through this
same ordeal. At last they try Peruna,
when they get cured.
The reason for this is that they have
had catarrh of the stomach all the
time.
They have been doctored for almost
everything else but catarrh of the
stomach.
They have been given artificial di-
gestants. such as the active principle
of gastric juice and pancreatic juice.
All this availed nothing. Peruna
alone afforded permanent relief.
People who are suffering from dys-
pepsia and have tried the ordinary
remedies without relief. are safe in
assuming that their cases are catarrh
of the stomach and should at once
begin with a course of Peruna. Pc
runa is sure to cure these cases. 1t
never fails
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-04
Ye Alpine Inn ...

sion, escorting the spirits Of dead
soldiers and sailors, opened the en-
shrining ceremonial at the Shokonsha
temple today
The impressive Shinto ritual was
followed by the throng that filled and
surrounded the temple, including
thousands of relatives of the dead.
High officers of the army and navy, q
large force Of troops and 1400 sailors
from Yokosuka were present at the
ceremonies which will be practically
continuous until next Friday night.
The emperor and empress will not
attend tomorrow on account of indis-
position. Prince Fushimi will repre-
sent their majesties upon that occa-
sion.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-04
RoJEsTvENSKY WILL WIN
Russian Critic Considers the Condl-
tions Are in His Favor

ST. PETERSBURG, May 4.-Capt.
Won Essen, hero of Port Arthur ana
one of the ablest of Russla's naval
officers, discussing with the Associated
Press the coming naval battle in the
far east, took a rosy view OF RoJest-
venskys prospects and asserted that
he had a great advantage in many
respects over the original Port Ar
thur squadron.
Capt. Won. Essen declared that the
engagement between Togo and RoJest-
vensky was bound to be at long range.
He smiles at the idea that the jap
anese might be able to disorganize or
damage the Russian squadron by tor
pedo attacks, pointing out the impo-
tency of such tactics after the hrst
surprise at Port Arthur.
"Take the matter of telescope sights,
for instance said the captain,
(which are almist indispensable in en-
gagements at the extreme range now
used. The Port Arthur fleet was with
out them, and was unable to obtain the
sights on account of the cutting OF
communications, but Rojestvensky'
guns are all equipped. Furthermore.
we know that Togo's ships were Sc
verely pounded in the battle Of August
10.
Japanese Ordnance Has Suffered
"Without taking into consideration
the unavoidable depreciation and the
fact that, though repaired, it was far
from being good before the battle. the
ordnance of the Japanese ships suffered
especially, and though some of the L.
inch guns have been replaced, it is i'm
possible that all can have been renewed.
Some of the smaller guns on the ships
actually went to pieces during the en-
gagement After the battle we found
large piece of the muzzle of one OF
the Japanese 13-centimeter guns on
board the Sevastopol. The Japanese.
however, were able to renew their Sec
ondary armament, having plant cap
able of building such guns.
"The battle will be decided by the
12-lnch guns" continued the captain.
but may not Togo elect to conduct
harassing warfare with his torpedo
boats in the hope of sinking one of the
Russian ships?'' was asked.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-04
HAVE LEFT vLADIvosToK
Reports That Russian Cruisers Have
Put to Sea Confirmed

PARIS, May "A dispatch to the
Temps from st. Petersburg says that
dispatches received there through Rus
sian channels confirm the previous re-
ports that the Russian cruisers which
have had their headquarters at Vladi-
vostok since the outbreak of the war
with Japan have left that port.
Military circles at st. Petersburg, it
is added expect Gen. Oyama will hasten
the investment of Vladivostok for the
purpose of cutting off Admiral Rojest-
vensky's squadron from the Russian
naval base.
The officials do not expect junction
of the Russian warships before May 8,
as Admiral Nebogatoff must take on
coal before proceeding to the island Of
Hainen.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-04

In the case of Capt. jackson we have
soldier. who was at one time a doc
tor. He suffered from catarrh of the
stomach.
His sufferings were protracted
He tried Peruna as last resort
He, like a multitude of others, found
instant relief and permanent cure.
Peruna cures catarrh.
Peruna cures catarrh wherever
located.
Peruna not only cures catarrh of the
stomach, but catarrh Of the head,
throat, bowels, kidneys or any other
organ.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-04
MRS, SMITH IS
ALSO ARRESTED
LEONA BROOKS IN CUSTODY
BUT LATER RELEASED
EMBEzZLER TALKS OF ACT
Declares He Was "Too Good Fellow
and Spent Money lavishIy
Entertaining His
Friends
EMBEZZLER TALKS OF ACT
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
ST. LOUIS. May 3-Folowing the
arrest here of Edward J. Smith, former
tax collector of San Francisco, on a
charge of having embezzled city funds,
Leona Brooks, who was registered at
the Jefferson hotel as Mrs. Smith,"
was taken into custody. She denied
that she had left San Francisco with
Smith or that they had been together.
II went to Hot Springs four weeks
before he left San Francisco" she said.
"He gave me the money to go on and
sent me money after I got there by
mail and wire. I heard from him while
he was in the east.
Monday l got telegram from him
telling me to meet him in st. Louis
Tuesday afternoon at the Jefferson
hotel. l came at once.
"Soon after 1 had registered he sent
a chambermaid to see me, and l went
to his room, where he told me the first
1 knew of his trouble. 1 felt sorry for
him, but there was nothing I could do
to help him. That was the only time
we met during the day.
II don't want to go back to San
Francisco with an officer" she said.
"I have no objection to going back
there if they will let me go by myself,
but 1 have done nothing to be arrested
for and don't want to be taken back" 3"
Talks of His Thefts
Smith talked freely of the charges
against him. admitting to the police
that he had embezzled, saying the
amount of his shortage was in the
neighborhood of 100000.
II was too good a fellow" he said.
He then told of having spent money
lavishly in having a good time and
in entertaining friends.
But l never neglected my wife"
| ne added, and gave way to emotion for
| the first time. The news received here
| that his wife is lying at the point of
death in San Francisco was not told
| him.
! ton.
II never took anything which
would affect people who were not able
tc stand the loss he said. Large COR
porations would send in their checks
for taxes. l would convert some of
these to my own uses
lone Of these was a check for nearly
$4,000 from the Southern Pacific rail-
road. l did not take all of this sum.
I always hoped to be able to pay
back the money l had taken but l
got too deeply i'm and when exposure
became certain / fed.
Says He Suffered Torments
For weeks before exposure came
suffered torments. l could not sleep,
could not eat. l was under con-
stant nervous strain. Sometimes /
would be seized with fear that
somebody was coming to examine my
books and | would remain at the office
all night to prevent 1t. Now | have
no friends here or anywhere else he
concluded
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-04
REVENUE COMMISSIONER
VISITS PACIFIC COAST
Mr.. Yerkes Will Make Special In
Vestieation of the Wine
Industry
By Assoclnted Press.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 3.-United
States Internal Revenue Commissioner
Yerkes is here from Washington. for
the purpose of looking into the condi
tions of offices under his jurisdiction.
He said today:
THE use of free brandy in the FORTH
cation of sweet wines is matter | wish
to investigate. l also want to study
the subject of taxation on wines"
Are you going to investigate the
charge that spoiled raisins have been
used by wine producers?" was asked.
IL do not care to enter into that sub
ject at this time further than to say
that the charge has been made and
win take due cognizance of 1t. While
investigating the wine industry l will
go to Fresno, but l have no time set
for that trip as yet"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-04
By Associated Press.
Country

By Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, May 3.-James j.
Hill, president of the Great Northern,
was before the senate committee on
interstate commerce today. He said
there was one safe basis on which
low rate could be made, and that was
the low cost of producing the trans
portation. The value of the service is
determined by the density of the traf-
fic and that makes the rate. Rates
vary with conditions. In making rates
on his road, he said. they had to take
into consideration what the country
produces. The railroad was charged
with the prosperity of every man who
lives on the road if that man worked.
Determinations were necessary de-
clared Mr.. Hill.
Speaking of the great tonnage of the
railroads, Mr.. Hill warned the COM
mittee to be careful and not cripple
the business of the country, mot for
ourselves" he added, because before
you get down to us there will be a
great many corpses about the coun-
try" He spoke of the congestion Of
freight at eastern ports and said busi-
ness was going to the Gulf, although
shipping rates to Europe from Gulf
ports were very much higher Roads
east of Chicago would have to raise
their rates in order to get means to
build more extensive terminals.
Should Provide for Public Safety
Mr.. Hill said that while Congress
was leglslating for safety appliances
for employees it might provide better
safety for the public. He attributed
80 per cent of the accidents to nom
observance of rules.
Commenting upon the statement of
Mr.. Hill that in twenty years there
| had been a reduction of rates from 2
cents to 76-1OO of a cent per ton per
mile, Chairman Elkins asked what
would happen to rates in the next 20
years.
"Give the roads fair treatment" re-
piled Mr.. Hill, land in 20 years l thinil
the rate will come down to half cent
per ton per mile
He said the ability of the railroads
to raise money for increasing their
equipment and for building additional
lines would he destroyed by taking
away from them the power to make
rates.
Replying to question by Senator
Clapp as to the effect of the Panama
canal ON the railroads. Mr.. Hill said
that for Atlantic and Gulf ports and
for l5O miles inland the canal would be
of some advantage. But" he added,
for all interior points we win meet
any rate made by the canal route"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-04
MEXICAN is SHOT
A. GonsaIes Taken to the Police Sta
ton ith Two Bullet Wounds

A. Consoles, a Mexican, was taken
to the police station about three o'clock
this morning. with two bullet wounds,
one in the left arm and the other in
the head.
He was found by Officer Harrison,
wandering about the Southern Pa
cihc train yards. Consoles was un-
able to speak a word of English, but
1t is thought that the shooting oc-
Cured at Tropieo. whence Gonsales
had just arrived.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-04

and were escorted to a lodging house
in state street, by guard of thirty
policemen.
While driving coal wagon at
Franklin and Madison streets today
Joseph Scott. non-union colored
teamster was shot in the shoulder.
Notwithstanding his wound, street
conditions were obviously too danger
Gus for Scott to leave his wagon until
he had reached the Randolph street
viaduct. nearly a mile from where he
was shot. The negro then was taken
to a police station
Chief of Police O'Neill declared today
that he was steadily increasing his
force and that he believed he would he
able to cope with the situation. There
we're 1900 policemen on strike duty
today.
Fierce rioting attended caravan of
coal wagons sent out by the Employers
Teaming company from a stable on
Armour avenue. The teams started in
Franklin street, near Harrison. Walter
c. Hultze, a strike sympathizer. hooted
the non-union drivers and was knocked
down and badly beaten by two colored
guards. The negroes. with their heavy
hickory canes, hammered him almost
into insensibility, but were in turn
obliged to fight their way for mile
through crowds of white drivers and
sympathizers. Volleys of stones were
thrown and many of the colored men
riding in the wagons were injured.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-04

Notice TO Holders of Herald Photo Coupons
Holders Of Herald photo coupons Barnett
e. Sons studio wishing sttlngs on Sunday
must make engagement several days In ad-
vance. All coupons must be presented before
May 25, 1905.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-04
Cooperative Carriage Plan

Has 81 900, 900 been offered to form a
cooperative carriage company? is a
question which was discussed by some
of the labor union officials today. The
story is to the effect that four Chicago
men of large means have been in con-
sultation with union officials and have
offered to establish a cooperative cart
age company, the stock of which would
be offered to union teamsters. This
plan, it is held would diminish the
probability of strikes.
Mayor Dunno has issued instructions
TO Chief O'Neill TO see that week from
today all streets to be traversed by
President Roosevelt during his visit
as Chicago's guest shall be kept clear
of traffic and of strikers and of SYM
pathizers. The mayor is determined
that no form of violence shall mar the
presidents visit here.
George f. Davis of Flint Mich, to-
day led 1O6 strike breakers on a strike.
Davis, who is a locomotive engineer,
was brought from Michigan yesterday
as one of the 175 strike breakers. and
being a union sympathizer he worked
up the insurrectlonary feeling which re-
suited in a walkout.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-04
Says He Suffered Torments

Notice TO Holders of Herald Photo Coupons
Holders OF Herald photo coupons Barnett
& Sons studio wishing sittlngs Sunday
must make engagement several days In ad-
vance; All coupons must be presented before
May Is. 1905.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-04
strIke Rreakers ArrIve

Two hundred hon-union colored men
arrived in body today from ST. Louis
TO take the place Of striking teamsters
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-04
Drivers Use Revolvers

At Madison street a big jam of teams
effectually stopped the caravan and for
ten minutes a battle ragged at the
corner. The colored men in the wagons
drew revolvers and fired dozen Shots
Police finally broke the blockade of
teams and enabled the caravan with
the strike breakers to proceed east on
Madison street.
The fight continued on Madison street
all the way to Michigan avenue. Near
the Montgomery Ward store the crowd
gathered where an old building is being
torn down and pelted the non-union
drivers with bricks and other missiles.
The strike breakers again fired.
Walter Warton, who was in the
crowd, received a wound in the leg.
Two of the non-union drivers were ar
rested charged with the shooting
George Wright, one of the non-union
teamsters, was struck by a stone and
his ear cut off
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-04

Escort the Spirits Of the Dead
TOXIC, May "A solemn process
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-04

Everything you want you will ma in ths
classified pages . modern encyclopedia
Holbrook argus., 1905-07-15
A Bit of Japan.

Later that day, at hamlet which could boast no officials and no socie- ties, yet where our train stopped ten minutes, there stood typical country schoolmaster, with his female assist ant and their twenty elementary pu- pils. In very broken English he bash fully told me he had been teaching his pupils about benevolence and charity, and how these virtues were eXempli- fed by our coming so great distance to aid the people of another land. To impress the lesson more deeply on their memories, he said, he had brought them to see and greet us. An incident like this throws vivid light on the Japanese mind and ideas of education. One of the most remark able things in the Japenese character Is the combination of that fiery hero- ism in battle, of which all have read, with the gentleness, courtesy and sim pleminded, almost childlike frankness which was shown to us.-From Anita Newcomb McGree's "The American Nurses in Japan," in the Century.
Holbrook argus., 1905-07-15
Southern Philosopher.

The tourist in the boat found the old planter sitting on the roof of his sub- merged home placidly pulling his corn cob.
 Don't seem worried?" ventured the tourist.
 Not at all, stranger" drawled the old man. You see, I expect to sell this here house through an advertise ment In town paper"
 But gracious, man, the flood has ruined your chances of quick sale"
 Not at all, sah. I can say there Is water on every floor"
Holbrook argus., 1905-07-15
Kentucky's Girl Bla acksmith.

Miss Clara Medlin, of Pilot Oak, Ky, bears the distinction Of being the only female blacksmith on record, says St. Louis Globe-Democrat special.
 Miss Medlin is comedy young wom- an with wealth of dark-brown hair and pair of bewitching brown eyes. She can shoe horse or weld tire as quickly as any smith, and as for neat ness, no other smith will dare compete with her.
 She is also an expert carriage paint CT. This is really her speciality, she having painted over seventy buggies the last season.
 Notwithstanding all of this, Miss Medlin has not neglected to educate herself in housekeeping and cooking.
Holbrook argus., 1905-07-15
English Lawyers Robes.

The English bar still clings devoted ly to its robes. A solicitor who for some reason was not prepared with his professional costume asked permis- sion of London judge the other day to appear without 1t, but the judge de- clared that he could give no such sanc- ton. However, to avoid delay, he re- sorted to a fine legal distinction: "l do not give you permission, but if the other professional gentlemen present raise no objection I will consent to hear you." He was heard, and it may be trusted that no sacred precedent was damaged.
Holbrook argus., 1905-07-15
"Virgin Mary's Needle."

Close to the old Augvaldsnals Church on Karmeon Island, Norway, and lean- ing toward 1t, is stone pillar about 25 feet high called the Virgin Mary's Needle" Tradition holds that when the pillar touches the church the world will come to an end. The supershtious local parson, whenever he imagines that its point Is getting nearer to the sacred building, promptly mounts the pillar and chisels bit off the top so as to save the world from an untlmely end.