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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-07-25
Runaway Wife IS
BACK FROM NORTH

small amount Of money with her
when she left home and waA nat
able 10 faY hef passage. but claims
that the ntrWarasns of the uafort
kepi her IN hidIng until thef
reached Skagea AZ.
The weagher vas geld and Mrs.
weich only had usht su1nmsf cloth
ins. 50 she decided that abe ava nat
care Tor the narth and wrote % heF
husband that she would Fotura on
the first boat
In the meantime the husband had
obtained a menths vacation ana
started - isvek for his aifs. Tha
couple returned early thls morning
on the Cottage city aua viii I've IA
Bailasd.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-07-25

r..s ws.leA. 81 uaiiarl whose
- ran away % AlasAa oa the
,.~,sea states transport Hufora. ta.
,ssnes tals niorninK go the cettske
,s,v bfsnsinx Ma Welsh with him
49, wafksa nia passage 70 SkaE-
-. ana thsrs foau8 his wifs work
- N asesf market 60 Est enough
s..e-f q return 60 Seattle.
Ms Weieh claira that q gifi
essn4 sa3uced hsr 60 - morth aud
- 4 To- isst uiiuata the ether
-, aaekea aat ard lefi aigs Wrieh
= - ssaae Mfs welsh auly had q
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-07-25
-, eonprRollss Replies
- esARees MADE ~ eHlee
ar pouee-eHlGF is AftsR
MARSH.

~, Comptroller csfrol, \. N .,h ~.
- ~ he chafscs made ~ nv. ...
ii...aa ss =, states that 30 = Nv ~
W. II act Ia the matter =. -. ~.
is. Az y ~ Jswelrl esmpsry ls'a .,, /.
'iel .s., = ! matter which can oa l'..
= :. ~, sssai 4 by the council a p nos ,ss
az Individual oliiela 3"
s'' sA,si wappeusioln eharses = ..,, Y,
- the license inspector, Ne -
Ma Aa,s' mind 70 his auiles, IN ia.,.'s
!. 49, ss,sr, certain es,aeAahms,n ~,
70 q 49, eAist states that q as'es =.
49, AZ Goldstelns ttirhas - ~
Nv. .'.,ssh.,d a detective whe@ , - ~
f.O .,',soras 70 hrlbs lule us,as ~
s ,,s',, Sss 70 husA the a,fsF .. ap
, n,l,,ss n shis the psrty nee came .s,,
:, sSe eslsG vho FSfased 20 'a'N
~ e Wen, 10 ety sslh
- fhrn went 20 she cry
Il ~ - seegtly after their vtait
i aa,s called uFan the ehiet aae
s..,ss ais inability % aet Ia the
mstle7
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-07-25
SAYS MINE is
WORTHLESS

Word has been received by the
Seattle Police department from the
provincial police 81 British Coium
hla fogafdinE the operations Ut the
sofihwoaterh Exploration company
Of thlH city. alleged 90 be aelilng
Htoek tn a worthless property on
1flbB. island. u G.
The police nay that they know
nothing OF the operations Of tho
company. bat enclose "a copy of tho
report Of the British Columbia min.
later of mines. who Waited the
property.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-07-25

obtain better grade ore. as this
would mean creator oxpcn9e than
the milne could stand
The case h helms Investigated 10
caliY by Detective Frank Kennedy
who expects 10 complete hiH4ork
within short time
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-07-25

Taking Tor his subject The Work
of the Washington Delegation In
Congress. United States Senator
samuel ~ piles delivered an In
farosfing address this afternoon be-
fore she Chamber % Commerce
senator Piles befsu hia address
b. stating that the Washington
delo~afl0n Rad been ia harmony
fhr ~.out the session. and while in
Washington held private meetings
10 discuss legislation affecting this
state
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-07-25

Tho ease Of A. HaFan. CHARGED
with selling decayei fFuii. was dis
missed yesterday afternoon With
costs to the defendant By Justice
Gorfon. 4 peculiar feature ~ The
case vas the appearance II JUS
fien Davis for the defense
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-07-25
CARROLL DECLARES
He LACKS POWER

Speaking ~ the affair this at.
eFueou Nj Carroll said
q have heard these charges
against myself aud Mr.. Marsh. and
ia repb wish 10 say that | have
taken iosal advice regarding my
action In this matter. aud. fading
that am right. | inteud to stand
pat. rosardless OF the charges hurl
81 az mo usually issue ncensua
O. neddleFa aud uthara after first
consulting the police. bat / have
ue power TO cancel them. as this
can only be done hY the canussi
rhis should make my position clear.
and othor than this / care 70 aay
nothing II the chief loses any
aieen over the matter he can. but 4
went know where ! stand. ant
will stand pat.
n After Marsh.
The appointment OF Marsh Is not
q civil service one. the appoint
ment being made Jointly by the city
comptroller and cts treasurer
Chicf wappcnslein declares that
he will have Marshaa scalp. but
since Carroll Is partially respoa.
aihle for Marsh's appointment. IL
looks as u the chief will be unable
% attain the object Of his desire
Ia the meantime the war rakoa msr
rily. and tho jewellers eontlnus 20 do
business the same as ever The
Goldstein license expires on Fri.
day
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The star want ais are
fuai The thing u Yoa want help.
employment. real sstate bargains
OF anything eiae Try them -
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II you are looking for something.
aud want Il quickly. try star
want adj" 80
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-07-25

william Risdeh. Great Northern
railway brakeman. was badly In
1ufed while uueoupling several cars
on the outskirts of Seattle this ar
tefnoon. shortly after o'clock 4
special engine brought the injured
man into the city ard be vas taken
~ the city ambulance % Providence
hospital
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-07-25

Are you looking for a good In
yestment In real estate. Read
Page 6 closely. II contains a nnm-
Der Of good bargains.
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n it's BARGAIN o. Hat ia
right Seattle Hat Factory, 1910
End Az.
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OVERNIGHT
ENTRIES

n felsawtns are ~ sHfrtes f9F
'Ts.srs4ayss faess ~ ths stsadoua
FIRST RACE So ard aHa- hAlf
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A BARGAIN Hat Is the HAT for
20. Seattle Hat Factory. 1870 md
Ar go
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-12-26
NONRESIDENT NOTICE.

THE STATE OF INDIANA, LAKE
COUNTY. In the Superior Court
December team, 1906.
Cause No. 1855. Action to Divorce.
Julia Engle VS.. Edward EngIe.
Now comes the plaintin by Stinson
Bros. attorney and files her complaint
herein. together with an affidavit Of a
competent person. showing that the
defendant Edward Engle is not a resi-
dent Of the State Of Indiana.
Said defendant is therefore hereby
notified Of the tendency of said action
and that the same viii stand for trial
at the next term of said Court, and
that unless he appear and answer or
demur therein, at the calling of said
cause, on the 18th day of March, A. D.
1907, the same being the LIST day of
the next term of said Court to be be
gun and held in Court House at Ham
mond, in said County and State on the
I'd Monday of March A. d. 1907. said ac-
tion viii be heard and determined in
his absence.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, hereunto
set my hand and affix the Seal of said
Court at Hammond this oath day of
December A. d, 1906.
[SeaIl HAROLD Il. WHEELER,
Clerk L S. c.
CARRIE r. MILES.
Deputy Clerk.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-12-26

festoons Of holly and Christmas greens
and the refreshments were served from
tables prettlly decorated suggestive to
the holiday.
Rev and Mrs. It. NJ. Elliott. AZ C1in-
ton street, have spending the holidays
with them their son Rev w. N. Elliot
wife and daughter Of Lima. Ind. Miss
Margaret Elliott. a teacher ia Frank
fort Ind, and Mrs, T. Sawyer Of Frank
fort. very pleasant reunion was
spent at the home yesterday which had
been decorated for the occasion with
Christmas green's A tree very gaily
hung with baubles and tinsel and hung
with numerous gifts was one of the
pretty features OF the room.
Mr.. and Mrs. z. f. Kunert entertain
ca at pretty luncheon last evening
at their home in East Russell street
Mr.. and Mrs. Kunert were assisted in
entertaining by their daughters The
home was very prettily arranged In
holiday fashion with festoons of holly
and flowers Music and games were
the diversions of the evening. Guests
at the luncheon were; Mr. and Mrs.
Luther Wartena, Robert Wartena. Mr..
and Mrs. Hiram Pohn. and F. Rodell
of Chicago, and Misses Carrie Gruszka
and Helen Peschke.
Mr. and Mrs c. w Jewell of Webb
street entertained Monday evening in
honor OF their daughter. Miss Jennie
and James Hawkins who is here as
their guest. The rooms were pro
fusely decorated with red and green
Christmas decorations. The young peo-
pie spent very merry evening with
games and music after which they par
took Of delicious luncheon. The
guests were: Misses Amelia Dibos,
Helen Buell.. Fannie Shea. Elizabeth
Edwards. Leota and Cerna McAleer.
Myrtle Webb Eta Muenich Dorothy
Crumpacker, Irene and Marie Carter,
Alice Locklin. Grace Bell and Abbie
Jewell. James Hawkins, Joseph Tbaoh,
Sidmon Nellie II, Robert Mott Hariie
Locklin, Edgar Crumpaeker and Fred
Carter
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-12-26

Our brothers across the ocean are
now elamoring for American made
goods. both commercial and theatre
cal 1t IS not SO many years ago that
an American play or actor was at low
ebb. and for that reason, American
managers were compelled to import
their melodramatic material from the
other side But times have changed Of
late, and during the last few years.
any play that has borne an American
trade mark has been accorded Z hearty
welcome on the other side.
one Of the most successful American
plays that has been. sent TO England in
recent years has been Human Hearts"
It is now meeting with great success
at the Remington theatre in London
Such demand has been made for this
piece, that there has been, in addition
10 the London company, a special com
pany organized TO tour the provinces.
Both Of these companies are playing
70 capacity nightly. Mr.. Vaudeville
also controls the rights for that coUn-
try as wei as for this.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-12-26
Robertsdale

Mr.. and Mrs Frank Smith Of Chi
cago were the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs
william Egsers Tuesday
Captain James Baudon OF Pearl
street is recovering rapidly, bat is stiu
under the doctors care
Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Freese Of Roberts
avenue are entertaining out of town
relatives this week
John Balm of Indiana boulevard is
spending his holiday vacation visiting
friends IN she country.
George sladock Of Palos Park. H.
spent Christmas with his daughter.
Mrs Henry HIATT. I'm Indiana boulevard.
Mrs Frank Beuhler of Indiana boule-
ward entertained relatives and friends
at a Christmas dinner.
Nessrs Fred Lecerence. Albert Mar
tenson and win Market visited friends
IN Indiana Harbor Tuesday.
Misses Martha and Clara Leverence
ana Messrs. julius Stress and John
.Leverence spent Christmas day visiting
relatives in Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Trowe and child
rem Of Chesterton. Ind. are spending
the Christmas holidays with Mrs.
Trowe's sisters, the Misses Rioka and
Bette Water
About $50 people from the surround
ing country attended the Christmas
services held at the slavish Catholic
church Tuesday morning The sermon
was preached by Rev. Father Bene-
diet.
The Christmas entertainment given
by the Sunday school OF the Evangeli-
cal church was the most successful in
the history of the school. Fully three
hundred people attended and enjoyed
the exercises which showed the re-
suit of careful and patient training.
The songs by the choir were especially
enjoyable.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-12-26
FUNERAL ron Joseph vATHKr7.

Funeral services viii be held tomor-
row afternoon ST 1 o'clock for Joseph
Vathke of Harrison avenue, Roberts
dale. who died at St, Mary's hospital
Monday. The services VIII take place
at the Robertsdale Evangelical church
at l .. m
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-12-26

There Is more catarrn in this section Of TIE
country than al other diseases put together and
unit the last few years was supposed to he in
c1rsble- For s great many years doctors pro
rounced 1t a local disease and prescribed locsl
remedies, and By constantly falling TO cure with
local treatment. pronounced IL incurable. Sci
ence has proven catsrrh % Re 8 constitutional
disease and therefore requires constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure. manufactured
hy P +. Cheney & CO.. Toledo Ohio. is the only
constitutional cure the market. L is taken
internally n doses from ten drops TO teaspoon
ri Il acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system. They offer one hundred
dollars for any case L fails to cp~e. send for
circulars and testimonials.
Address. ? j. CHENEY 4 Co, Toledo Okla
Sold By Druggists, SC.
Taka Halls FamIly PiDa asx eomzt1Daticn.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-12-26
THE CITY

Or G. l. Smith made short business
trip to Chicago today.
Ed. Dibos was among the passengers
to Chicago this afternoon.
Irving Schultz of Chicago spent to-
day with friends in Hammond.
Louis lines spent yesterday with rel
atives IN Chicago.
Chas Cullom Of Aurora. Ill. was a
Hammond visitor this afternoon.
John Reiser spent yesterday with
friends at Crown Point.
Constable Charles Wood transacted
business in Crown Point today.
Attorney Joseph Conroy transacted
legal business in Crown. Point today.
AIRS. c. Reed IS very i'll at her home
in May street.
Frank E. Korns Is spending the holt
days with friends at Columbus, o.
A J. Hayes is spending the week
with friends at Fairfield. Ind.
Born. to Mr.. and Mrs, Frank Cor
man, baby girl
q. P. Ames was among the passen-
gers TO Chicago today.
Lee Bowman of Lowell transacted
business in Hammond this morning.
Attorney s. c. Dwyer was in Ham
mond Monday on legal business.
WIN. O'Brien Of Chicago was in Ham
mond on business this forenoon.
J. J. Friend went to Chicago on bust
ness this forenoon,
William Lesch spent yesterday with
relatives in Chicago Heights, I'll.
Bert Lands Of Milwaukee. wis. Wis
tied friends in Hammond yesterday.
A. Churchill of Akron. Ind, spent
yesterday with friends in Hammond.
Melvin Summers of Lansing, I'll, was
a business visitor I'm Hammond today.
Fred Carter, sheriT-elect, made a
short business trip to Chicago today.
Frank Johnson of Salamanca, n. Y,
was the guest of Hammond friends to-
day.
DR. A J. Willis of Lowell, Ind. was
in Hammond on professional business
today.
Chas. H. McNay Of Englewood, Ill,
transacted business in Hammond to-
day
Joe Ions returned to his home at
Milwaukee this morning after visiting
friends in Hammond over Christmas.
NJ. ". Barrett of Chicago was the
guest Of friends ia Hammond yester-
day
samuel Clawson of Columbus, O..
transacted business in Hammond to-
day
4. r. Anderson Of St. Louis. No. was
a business visitor in Hammond this
afternoon.
Jacob simpson Of Hastings. III. ar
rived Hammond this morning on BUSH
ness.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-12-26
UNCLAIMED LETTERS.

The following letters remain IN
called for the week ending Dec. a,
1906:
Tillie Arndt
Miss Lena Behlers.
Joe Barry
Harry GODDARD
Miss Anna Green.
Miss May Hanley.
c. 5. Higgins.
Mnss Linnie Jackson.
Michael Johnson.
Miss Eva Kain.
c. L Kirk.
one A MehrIins.
William H Pollard.
John Pickens.
John Pickens.
C. a. Peterson.
J. P. Seward.
Mrs Otto SaIman.
George StelL
John Spang (2),
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-12-26

Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Daniel Of Chi
cago spent Christmas With Mr.. and
Mrs, Frank Kecl1.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-12-26

Peter Hoff and Miss Seberger of Chi
cago were the guests Of Mr., and Mrs
f. Scheidt yesterday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-12-26

Mrs. John Grauel and daughter
Lizzie, are spending the holidays will
friends at Logansport.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-12-26
Palace of Sweets
CANDIES AND ICE CREAM

The Lake County Times has the latest
sporting News.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-12-26

c. K. Smith.
Mrs. Alzuna Snider.
Andrew Schouter.
Mr.. Triwash.
Herr K. Van Drougelin
Mrs. Bessie Weeks
Y. Il GOsTLIN. Postmaster
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-12-26
GRAND BALL.

You are cordially invited to attend
the first grand ball given BY the Indi-
ana State Band at McHle's hall SAT-
urday evening. Dec % Good music
will be furnished by D. A. Pugh's K. o.
7. II. orchestra-I2-1s-t
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-12-26

Raymond Stahl and hurry Pierce Of
Orchard Grove, Ind, arrived in Ham
mond this forenoon where they VIII
spend the remainder of the week with
friends and relatives.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-12-26

Capt. Bunde Of the local police force
took John Miller to Crown Point this
morning. Miller is the negro who
stole a ring in Chicago and was cap
tured in Hammond. He goes to Crown
Point to lay out" ffty-two days.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-12-26

Mrs. Nickel spent Christmas with Mr.
and Mrs. John Mattiwie at Hammond
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-12-26
Black Oak News

Mr.. Kunert of Tolleston. transact
ca business here Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Seberger spent
Christmas with friends at Pullman. Ill.
Miss Minnie Chone of Chicago. spent
Christmas with Mr.. and Mrs. Minitz.
Misses Minnie and Alice Tolson of
Chicago, spent Christmas with their
parents here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugo Threshold Of
Hammond visited Mr. and Mrs. Nimietz
yesterday.
MIR. and Mrs. W. Even and Mr. and
Mrs NicIra snenf Christmas with Mr.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-12-26

T. Ragon Of Lowell is spending the
week with Clarence and Lennos Bates
oil Holman street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-12-26

James Fisher. who has been visit
ing friends in Rensselaer,. returned to
Hammond this morning.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-12-26

Mrs. sttckler pleasantly entertained
a few friends last evening at her home
in Clsud street. in honor Of Carl Hertz
berger Of St Louis. 8Io.. who is spend
ing several days IN Hammond the guest
OF friends. About twelve young people
were present TO spend very merry
evening with games and music. The
home had been prettily decorated with
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-12-26

Gus Johnson of Ellington, n. Y, ar
rived in Hammond this morning on
his way to Hegewisch. where he Will
spend the remainder Of the week with
friends and relatives.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-12-26

John stuppy viii leave tonight for
Creston, where he viii spend few
days with his son there.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-12-26

Senator T. E. Ball. who has been in
Harrisburg, Ill spent Christmas with
his family in Hammond
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-12-26

Dave Emery Of the Lake County
Trust and Savings bank. returned this
morning from Cedar Rapids. Ia, where
he was the guest of friends over
Christmas.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-12-26

Miss Elsa Masepohl was a guest at
4 dinner party yesterday given by Mr.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Trowe and child
rem OF Chesterton. Ind. are spending
the Christmas holidays with Mrs.
Trowe's sisters, the Misses Rioka and
Bette Water.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-12-26

H. B. Kirkland, assistant constructing
engineer at the De Lamar Copper Re
nning company, at Grassseui, is home
from Kenosha, Wis. where he spent
Christmas with friends and relatives
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-12-26

Miss Agnes Meikle left today for
louisville, KY, where she viii be en-
eTtalnea BY relatives and friends for
Two weeks.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-12-26

Paul Sturm returned last night from
sherwood, Ind, where he was the
guest OF his parents and other friends
Christmas day.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-12-26

Ms. 4. 2. Tilton entertained a NUM-
Der e the boys Who have come hons
from coNege e spend the holidays. and
other friends at d luncheon Monday
evening at her home, us Doty street.
Ms TIlton had Messrs. Fay Lammer-
ing Of HegewiscA. Charles shea, vii
liam Evers. George Locklin. Charles
Belman. Fred Mott William Smith and
Elston Elliott as her guests
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-12-26

Jerome Dlnwid6fe returned this
morning from Lowell where he spenr
yesterday With relatives.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-12-26

Wesley hnolls OF Kouts, Ind, will
BE the guest Of Hammond friends the
remainder Of the week.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-06-06
GENERAL SYNOD
REFORM CHURCH

New York. June 6.-The annual
meeting of the general synod of the
Reformed Church in America was be-
gun today in the Collegiate Reformed
Church in this city. with the Rev. DR..
James NJ Farrar, Of Brooklyn. the re-
firing president, in the chair. The
meeting this year is of more than or
binary interest. for it marks the one
hundredth anniversary of the general
synod The centennial will be cele-
brated with special exercises tomor-
row evening. In addition to the cleo
ton of new president considerable
business Of Importance will come be-
fore the present meeting. This hust-
ness relates to the various activities
Of the Reformed Church, including
mission works and education. Another
important matter to come before the
synod is the report Of the Rev. DR.. ].
Preston Searle on the federation of all
bodies holding the Presbyterian form
Of government. DR.. Searle was the
delegate OF the Reformed Church to the
recent conference Of all such bodies
held at Charlotte, N. c.. and he was
there made chairman of the entire joint
committee on federation. His report
to the general synod recommends that
1t vote in favor of federation.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-06-06
CAPTAIN eURWELL PROMOTED
He Was One Time Commander Of Bat.
tleship Oregon.

Washington. D. c., June 6.-The
vacancy in the rank of rear admiral
resulting from the retirement of Ad-
miral Harrington today has been filed
by the promotion Of Captain William
r. Burwell, commandant of the Puget
Sound navy yard, to the rank of rear
admiral.
Captain Burwell Is a native of Mis-
sissippi and graduated from the naval
academy in 1868. Prior to becoming
lieutenant commander in 1885 he had
seen service on both the Atlantic and
Pacific stations and in the Arctic re-
gions. For two years he was light
house inspector in the Mississippi dis
trict, and during the Spanish war he
was in command of the Wheeling.
From 1900 to 1902 he was commandant
OF the Puget Sound navy yard and
during the two years following he was
commanding officer Of the Oregon. In
1903 and again in 1904 he won the
trophy for excellence in gunnery given
by the president. In September last
he was again made commandant Of
the Puget Sound navy yard, where he
Is now stationed.