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The Washington times., 1906-01-17
CHARGES WOMAN
WITH ROBBING HIM
WheelOck StrOlled Toward
Treasury With Companion.
HIS BANK ROLL MISSING
Annie Robinson Unexpectedly Falls
Into the Dragnet of the
Police

Grand larceny is the charge register
ed against Annie Robinson. more fam
iliarly known as the woman with the
black hat, twenty-fOur years old. who
was taken into custody on PennsvI-
Vania avenue northwest by Detectives
Muller and Cornweu, Of the Central Of
. nee She was sent TO the House of De
tentlon and Will be held there until
given preliminary hearing i'm the Po-
! lice Court before Judge Kimban.
Maynard ~ Wheelock is the COM
plainant in this case. Wbeelock savs
he lost $50 at the hands of the woman
hBht before last. He reported the mat
ter TO Captain BOardman Yesterday
morning and Muller and Cornwell were
detailed on the case They had a GOOD
description OF the woman and her ar
rest soon followed
Went Out for a Stroll.
Wheelock says he went ont for =,
stroll on Pennsylvania avenue after din
ner Monday night, and had not gone
Iar before he saw stunninglv clad
woman walking ahead of him. Sba
seemed TO be lost, he saws. and he
thought she was looking for a friend
After watching her for q few mo-
ments he was quite positive tha. he
saw her nod her head to the lefI ana
he took this as his cue to addres., her
Before he got a chance. however The
woman entered q restaurant. At thai
moment he realized that he too was
pungry, and walked into the some
place He took a seat on the onnosita
side of the room. but in few mo
ments ne was at the same table with
the woman.
They Walked Together.
The two left the restaurant and took
stroll toward the Treasury Wheelocl
and his newly made acquaintance de-
elGed that they would like to have moro
refreshments, and entered another res
tauTant near Tenth and e streets north
west, Wheelock was quite positive he
had $50 when he entered the restaurant
and was equally sure he was pennilass
I when he awOke yesterday morning and
/ discovered that the woman had van
/ ished.
/ Where They All Go.
! Wheeiock then made up his mind that
! he had been duped, and went to the
detect We bureau. where he lodged com
plant against the woman
! The complainant remembered the wom
ans appearance and dress. and gave Z
/ minute description of her Muller anf
Cornwell spent several hours on Penn,
/ sylvania avenue northwest last night
and were finally rewarded BY seeing 2
/ woman answering the description tryins
the same game on another man.
This morning the woman was taken tc
/ the Bureau of Criminal Identification
where she was photographed and meas
arsG for the roSnes gallery.
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Assembly Open.

NJ Fallieres arose and read the Ian,
on the calling OF the assembly. derlar.
ing that an absolute majority of vote
was necessary to elect a president nf
the republic. He also read a summary
If the proceedings OF the last assembly
seven Sears ago, when NJ Loubet was
elected president. He concluded with
the words: 4 declare the national as.
semply opened"
The balloting then began Immediately.
The electors were called in alphabetical
order, beginning with a letter drawn BY
lot. As each members name was called.
he left his seat and walked To the trI-
bune. He received a lockwood bail with
number on it, then mounting the
ste lJs on one side Of the tribune he gave
his vote to "a secretary. who placed il in
an urn. After voting, he passed down
the step on the other side, gave ND the
little ball to another secretary. and re-
sumed MS seat. The use OF the balls
is 10 guard against duplicate voting. the
balls given out, the balls returned and
The votes cast must all be OF the same
number 10 make the election legal
At the conclusion Of q ballot members
of the congress Will leave the hall and
the counting Of the votes will begin
When this is competed the assembly l.ill
convene again to hear the result, and
If no one has received a maJOrity, anOth>
er ballot viii be taken
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Trouble in Manchuria.
THE WEATHER REPORT.

The lake region storm of Tuesday has
reached the mouth of the St. Lawrence,
and is rapidly passing beyond the field
of observation. The North Pacific coast
depression has made rapid eastward
progress. and Is now Ia the Middle Mis-
souri, valley. Pressure is high over the
Southeastern States.
The temperatures will continue above
the seasonal average in the Washington
forecast district.
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RESISTANCE SAVE1 LIFE OF PRISONER.

afternoon about J o'cloCk, and he waS
taken at once 10 Squire Fishers Office.
Word spread that the eulprit had
been captured and a large mob gath
cred lie was closely questioned by
Squire Eishsz, and agails--ssenied ali
.showiedge OF the crime. lie gavs- his
uame as John Langford. Of Acconisrs
county. Va is short and stout
very dark, with a light mustache.
Immediately upon Miss Booze enter
ing the room, she cried out
Identified.
THAT is the man" and tainted
away.
The man crouched down in his chair.
the picture Of terror He was hurried
10 the town Jail
Word Of the capture and indentih-
cation quickly spread over the sur
rounding country and men began 10
gather from AL sections. They were in
frenzy of rage. and shouts of Lynch
himIf were heard on every side
in a few hours the mob. composed OF
farmers and townspeople. had gathered
around the iail. a small building and
not we'll suited TO resist an attack
Two deputies who had reached the
/ iau telephOned 10 the sheriff OF Dover
/ Tor aid The sheriff ordered them TO
! resist 10 the last anu odlh 1iootS no1t4
be called out to assist in preventing a
/ iNnching.
| Militia Forms.
All the town policemen went TO the
| iaiI to re-enforce the deputies inside
and meanwhile the local company OF
| militia was forming before the jail
where the attack began.
The officers first threatened to shoot.
bu, a rush was made and volley Of
stones ratified against the window a
vollev was fired over the heads OF the
mob. but had no effect Then rain
of bullets poured into the mob. Theirs
wore cries of pain and the mob fell
bacl-. -.
s,.sttrrad The wounded were taken
out Os sight.
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The desperate resistance of the depu-
ties and pOi:ce saved Langford from
death, at least temporarily, and possi-
bIy from the fate OF George White the
colored man who was burned at the
stake by a Delaa ase mob noaf WilHliHs
ton.
I.angCorI has been identified as the as
saiIant Of Miss Florrie Booze. a teacher
at Calhoun School. near here. and the
whole country for many miles around
has been aroused by the crime
Miss Booze was attacked by the man
only a few steps from the sehooIhouse-
Victim Struggled.
She struggled desperately. begging him
to let her 90. but he dragged her 10
the woods, filling her mouth with dirt 10
prevent her outcries. She managed 10
free her mouth. and told him John Pret-
ayman. who was working in a nearby
field, was coming TO her aid and would
k;u him.
With great presence Of mind she sug-
gested that he let her go and she would
tell him where she had $40 hidden in the
school house To her surprise he agreed,
took the keys and ran toward the school
house, while she fed screaming toward
home.
PTettyman and two workmen heard
her cries, saw the man running, and
( gave chase. The girl reached Pretty
mans, where she boarded. told her
story, and a crowd OF men soon start
/ ed in pursuit. Miss Booze was brought
home to Milford last night, and is in a
state of nervous collapse
Found Nearby.
Yesterday morning Chief of Police
Charles MackliR heard that the negro
/ was in PTimehoOk Neck, and with a
description furnished by the girl went
I in search Of him. He found him on a
+ farm and from the description he had
was sure of his man.
! The latter denied ali knowledge OF
/ the crime, and without resistance was
| brought to Milford. They arrived this
The Washington times., 1906-01-17
The southern's Palm Limited

TO Florida. also Aiken and Augusta.
leaves Washington daily except SUNDAY.
6:55 p. m. Electric lighted throughout
OtheT high-clasS trains 10 Florida and
ali other resorts for winter outings. l.
S Brown, G. A. Southern RailRay, 70s
18th St nW.-AdY.
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RevOlutionists Gloomy.

The arrest Of all the members of the
Council of Workmen on Monday night
has greatly depressed the revolutionists.
All hope of organizing another revolt
has now been abandoned, and terrorism
is the only resource of the revolution
aries.
\ scheme is now on foot for the trans
formation Of the council of state into
a second legislative chamber, and the
plans for organizing il as such are now
being drafted. The council VIII have
the power TO initiate legislation. IN case
Of the disa agreement of the two cham
bers on any subject, a commission, half
of whose members shall be elected by
each house viii endeaVor 10 effect a
compromise. As a last resort the Enl-
peror viii decide disputed points
Half Of the members of the council
viii be appointed and the other half viii
be elected by the zemstvos, municipali-
ties. and the nobility.
Trouble in Manchuria
According 10 the Siovo, the attitude
OF the soldiers Of the Manchurian army
is constantly becoming more threaten
ing, and the gravest consequences are
feared as the result of the disposition
of the troops to resist the authority OF
their officers.
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Arrived at Noon.

The senators and deputies. numbering
S9l, began TO arrive at Versailles, be-
tween IL O'Clock aud AoosA coming from
The Washington times., 1906-01-17
Want Figurehead.

The ne tional legislature consuits only
its own interests in electins the presi-
dent As strong occupant Of The
FIvsee would be apr TO interfere ,,trh
the power Of the parliament, the legis-
lators protect themselves by selecting
a weak man for president, who viii
devote himself 10 the social side Jl
the Office.
In consequence Of she entire absence
OF control by the people. open excite
ment is not shown The day is not a
holiday ans where in the country
The election Is similar TO the ideal
the trainers of the American Consti-
tuition had in mind in trying 10 make
the choice Of the electoral college for
President free from popular control,
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Times Want Ads Bring Results
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Closely Guarded.

Early this morning curious spe Ia
tors began TO crowd into Versailles and
gathered in the Avenue de Paris, tce
market. and toward the Place d'Armee
to watch the arrival Of the senator's
and deputies from Paris. Extra police
were on duty and guard Of soldiers
from the Versailles garrison. the most
important military station in France,
was drawn up about the palace.
The whole Versailles garrison was
kept under arms as precautionary
measure. but most of the troops were
kent concealed within the barracks
ready 20 move at an instant's not Ice
TO subdue any outbreak which might
possibIv occur. The streets were Occu-
pied by numerous infantry and cavalry
attachments. which were used for po-
lice work.
Only small number Of spectators
was admitted into the Sale de Con-
gress of the palace, where the elections
a1vavs are held The room was for
merly a court yard. which was rooted
over to serve as the election chamber
for the French presidents. 1t Is large,
well lighted. and something like the
chamber of deputies in Paris. over the
president's desk and facing the as
sembIy is q huge painting OF the ses-
sion on the opening of the states gen
eral May 5. 1889. On each side of the
room hung magnificent tapestries val
ued at 100000.
The Washington times., 1906-01-17
TWO DAYS Of SIEGE
IN ST PETERSBURG
To Stop Outbreak on Red
Sunday Anniversary.
PLAN TO EXTEND ASSEMBLY
Government Drawing Up Scheme OF
Elective Lower House That May
Initiate Legislation.

ST. PETERSBURG. Jan. IA state
of siege will be declared in the city on
Sunday. in anticipation Of trouble then
and on Monday. the anniversary Of
Red Sunday" when so many wOrkmen
We're shot down in the streets.
The municipality has organized ambu-
lance corps in expectation that an out
break Of terrorism viii occur at that
time.
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Times Want Ads Bring Resulta
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Was a Compromise.

Ia introducing this resolution Mr..
Coates declared that. while it is unani-
nous. Il is in the nature of a compro-
mise Mr.. Early, OF Cincinnati, explain
ed 10 tie convention that he signed the
resolution to avoid making a minority
report, but that the resolution did not
G1ntinned an Second Page.l
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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-03-09

various matters to come up at the town
meeting next Tuesday were talked over. A
board of selectmen, consisting of James o.
Brien, Frank w, Tilden, and George Shat
tuck, was nominated.
Mrs. F. W. Tilden entertained the knitting
club Thursday afternoon and evening at her
home on Chesterfield road. Refreshments
of mock woodcock, cake, English monkey,
Russian tea, and fruit were served. In the
evening the gentlemen were invited, and
whist was in order, prizes being won by Mrs
II. G. Holland and George Stevens.
The warrant for the annual town meeting
to be held March II, is posted and contains
eight articles, nearly the same as year ago.
Money is wanted for the support of the
schools in addition to the amount required
by law, for the purchase of text books and
supplies, and for the teaching of drawing
and music. member of the school board
is to be elected for term Of three years, DR..
w. f. Fays term expiring.
James Burns, who has worked for G. NJ.
Wright for some time past, met with severe
injury Friday Mr. Burns was drawing ice
from W. N. Pixies cove and in driving over
some rough ground was jerked from the load
and thrown between the horses. 1t is thought
that two wheels Of the wagon went over him
and possibly he was kicked in the head by
one of the horses. He received injuries
about the head, chest arms and legs.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-03-09

Never before in the history of dress
trimmings has there been such Law
ish display of materials, so varied in
shape and detail that it is well-nigh
impossible to go amiss in the matter of
choice Such bewildering combinations,
perfection of designs, harmonious eff
fects in colors need only ingenuity to
eleverly adapt the wealth of braids,
embroideries, and appliques to the
adornment of the season s gowns. APP
pliques, with gold and silver effects,
are among the newest trimmings, and
all of the Oriental embroideries are en-
HANGED by the glimmer of gold and sill
yer threads. An almost endless variety
of gimps is shown in many combina-
tons of colors and braids, and the
richness of the intermingled silks, vel
vets, and Persian touches offers a SUI
perb supply of materials with which to
effect fashion s DEGREES in dress deco
ration.
Fancy Braids and Gimps, scores of
patterns in every wanted color, at
1Oc ward
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-03-09
spoFFoRp,

Mrs. Frank Foster is visiting in Boston.
Frank st. John has moved to North Hins.
dale
Mrs. L. F. Bonney is visiting in Boston,
Mass
Ella Kilburn is working at Robert Guern.
sey's in Keene.
Annie Kilburn is visiting relatives in
Brattleboro and West Chesterfield.
Erial Rowland split and piled seven cords
of wood in % hours recently. Who can do
better?
John W. Work visited relatives at Water.
bury, Vt, instead of st. Johnsbury, as stated
last week.
Nelson Ball little son has been very sick
the past week with pneumonia but is gain.
ing slowly.
Several from here attended the dance at
the center last week Thursday evening and
had fine time
Master Raymond Foster is spending his
vacation with his grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Wnsow Partridge
Mrs. Edison Franklin has purchased the
Tuttle house recently vacated by Duane Tay-
lor and family who have moved to Saxtons
River, Vt.
Mrs. Will Cummings is stopping with her
parents in Putney, VT, during her husband S
stay at the hospital in Keene Mr. Cummings
is getting along as well as can be expected.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-03-09
White Goods.

each season. 50 inches wide, at
48c, 58c, 81 l-2c, and 75c yard
Mercerized Batiste or Lingerie Null
so much in demand this season for
the prevailing mode of waists and
costumes, 36-inch widths at
25c and 2ec yard
4S-inch widths at
soc, soc, SOC, and 75c yard
Swiss Null, 30-inch width at
zoe and 25c yard
Dotted Swiss, the style fabric of the
season; every possible quality Is
here. American Swiss at
IL 1-2c, 15c, Ice, and 25c yard
Imported Swisses at
29c, sec, soc to 75c yard
Mercerized Waistings, in light and
medium weights, with small fine
figures. Make handsome waists aud
suits,
1ec, Csc, 2sc, s5c, sec, and 45c yard
Leno Stripe Muslins, in open work
patterns. a fine fabric, little more
dainty than dimity, desirable for
children s summer dresses,
10c, IL 1-2c, and l5c yard
White Seersucker, in variety Of pat
terms, at IL 1-2c and TIC yard
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-03-09

Plain India Linens, special qualities
bought before the advance in cot
tons; saving of &c to 4c yard.
All qualities, Toe, IL l-2c, 16c, 2oc,
CSC, SOC, and 35c yard.
Castle Brand Dimities, in stripes and
checks,
IL Lee, 15c, tic, Ice, and Csc yard
Checked Nainsook, for children s
dresses and aprons,
Sc, 10c and ~ lie yard
Special English Nainsook, soft finish,
for underwear and children's wear,
36inch, worth zoe, l5c yard
English Long Cloth, for underwear,
10c, ~ 1-2c, l5c, TIC, zoe, 22c, and
24c yard.
Jones English Nainsook, 36-ineh,
very fine. 25c and Soc yard
Fine Cambrics for underwear and
aprons, loo, IL Lee, Ice, and 18c yard
40.inch organdie, for dresses or slips
for waists of gowns. Special at
19c yard
French Lawns, in three qualities, As
inches wide, 25c, 29c, and SOC yard
Paris Mousseline or Wash Organdie,
sheer, tine organdie, warranted to
wash. A fabric we sell quantities of
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-03-09
at 75c yard

2O-inch Printed Jap Silks, fancy blue,
black and brown, SOC yard
2O-inch Wash Silk, all white in fine
stripes, SIC yard
24-inch Messalinette Pongee, white
black, tan and navy, all silk and but
SOC yard
Japanese Silks, black, white and all
colors, DOC yard
Printed Japanese Silks, black and
white, brown and white, blue and
white. SOC yard
19-inch All Silk Taffetas, with finished
selvedge, in all colors, soc yard
Printed Japanese Silks in light colors
for evening wear, 69c yard
Special All Silk Crepe de Chine, %
inch, black, white, grey, light blue,
pink, for evening dresses or SILK
scarfs, worth Sl00, 69c yard
Cheney's "Spot Proof Foulards, "a
inch, plain and fancy colors,
75c yard
Brainerd & Armstrong; Wear Guar
anteed'' Taffeta, in every wanted
color, 7oc yard
27-inch All Silk Taffetas, in all change.
able colors. 75c yard
2O-inch All Silk Black Peau de Sole,
75c yard
27-inch Black Taffeta "wear guaran.
teed' at 75c yard
Figured Taffetas, in fine stripes, checks
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-03-09

Odd Fellows to Keene Wednesday evening,
to attend the district meeting
Mrs. James Burns and daughter, Gladys,
who were called here Saturday by the illness
of her son. returned to Mt. Holly Monday.
A. N. Potter, principal Of the grammar
school, has returned from few days visit
at his home in Willimantic, Conn.
Fifteen young men from Mt. Hermon
school are expected to give an entertainment
at the Congregational church March %.
Percy Booth has gone to Worcester Mass,
where he is to work in drug store owned
by c. K Raynsford, formerly of this place.
The young ladies' of Naomi chapter o. e.
s., will serve supper at the Masonic hall
Monday evening, previous to the regular
meeting.
Miss Mary A. Felch daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Percy Felch of this place, and Casper
Bemis of Gresham were married Thursday in
Salem, Mass.
Patrick Cunningham and Robert Hewitt Of
Ashuelot were before Judge Howe for
drunkenness last week, and settled for $500
and 1881 respectively.
About 500 attended the fourth business
anniversary of Druggist M, S. Mann last
Saturday. Candy, cigars, and perfumes were
given away as souvenirs.
John NJ. Lamb who has purchased the
furniture store of J. H. Wetherbee, is to
move his family into Todd's block, the tene
ment formerly occupied by James Saulter
Mrs f. D. Jeffords. formerly of this
town, recently underwent operation at
Springfield Mass. She has so far recovered
as to be able to be moved to her home in
Chcopee Falls
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-03-09
Dress trimmings.

Draw String Braids, black and all col.
ors, at 15c yard
Very large line. new Bands, Braids, in
all the newest color effects, gilt, Per
sian, black and white effects, all
25c yard
Newest Novelties in Gilt, Persian, and
solid color trimmings, from
SOC to S1.9S yard
New Batiste and Linen Bands, in end.
less variety. These have edges and
allovers to match, 29c to CSC yard
THE NEW LACES.
Laces are being used in so many
new ways this season that it is well
we have anticipated the demand for
novelty and wide variety in the ex
quisite patterns.
The New valenciennes Laces, French
Walls, German Walls, Plat Walls, Tosca
Walls, all are here in profusiOn.
Matched sets in every grade.
The New Oriental Laces, Allovers with
laces to match in scores of patterns.
The New Batiste Laces and Allovers,
the newest idea.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-03-09

Mrs. Thomas Keene is visiting the Misses
Fitzgerald.
Miss Nina Rogers of Bethel, VT, has been
visiting in town.
George Day of Mllers Falls spent Sunday
at Warren Halls.
Mrs. F. L. Latham is recovering from a
few days illness.
Charles Staples is in New York this week
on business trip,
Carleton Bronson visited with his aunt in
Keene over Sunday.
for Mrs. c. j. Amidon.
G. E. Robertson has returned from bust.
ness trip in New York.
Mrs. Charles Holland is visiting in Fall
River, Mass this week.
Charles H. Temple of Rockport, Mass, is
visiting at his home hers.
Lewis Wells has returned from the SOL
diers home at Tilton, N. H.
= Hope Bolton of Ftchburg Mass, has been
visiting at Ralph Metcalf's.
Miss Margaret Wisewall spent Sunday at
her home in Lexington, Mass.
Mrs. Cornelius Fitzgerald of Denver, Col,
is visiting the Misses Fitzgerald.
Miss Susie Hanrahan of West Swanzey is
visiting Miss Mildred Hanrahan here.
Miss Edith Pearson has gone to Water
town, Mass, where she has a position in the
mill.
Mrs Herbert Miner is making a two
weeks visit with her mother in Shelburne
Falls, Mass.
Miss Lucy Adams has finished work for
Mrs. I. G. Robertson after % years EN-.
ployment.
Mrs. Jerome Houghton and Miss Agnes
Depouchee of Harrisville, N. H., have been
visiting in town.
Mrs. John Pooler and daughter, Priscilla,
have returned from few days visit with
relatives in Boston.
Mr. and Mrs William 0'Brien have re.
turned from visit in Hyde Park, Millers
Falls, and Providence.
special train took the Unity lodge of
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-03-09
NORTH HINsDALE.
Herbert Barrett is at home sick.

Herbert Barrett is at home sick.
Charles Lowe of Newfane is visiting his
mother, Mrs. Lillia Lowe.
Mrs Lane returned Saturday from Boston
where she has been for treatment.
Frank White attended the Odd Fellows
meeting at Keene Wednesday night.
Isaiah Streeter's family are making ar
rangements to move back to their farm
Henry Streeter took time by the forelock
and made few quarts of maple syrup last
week.
W. A. Holt attended the district meeting
of the Odd Fellows at Keene. N. H.. We'd
nesday.
Miss Edith Smith, who has been teaching
in Colerain for some time, closed her school
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-03-09

The beautiful iuster in the new pieces
this season. combined with their extreme
light weight and durability, all go TO make
them extremely popular in this year wneh
light weight fabrics are the mode we nave
stocked heavily on every quality
Fancy English Mohairs, 3s-lnch,
stripes. shadow checks, shepherd
plaids, white dots, "melange or
two.tone effects, in all eolorings,
black. white, navy, reds and browns,
soc yard
Plain English Mohairs, 3s-inch, spe-
cial quality. black, white, navy,
brown and grey, DUO yaru