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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-10
Governments VAS
MISSION AT HOME
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all OF tho four lines Of type The Tlmea-
Dispatch gave It.
s. Brown Allen, United States marshal
of the Western District OF Virginia, ia In
Washington to-day. But Mr.. SleNp would
not admit he had seen him, which Mr..
Allen need not resent
Postl1asters Reimbursed.
According to the report OF the Postlnas-
ter General, giving a list OF the claims
of postmasters for reimbursement for
losses resulting from burglaries, fires, etc.
Uncle Sam lost many thousands Of dollars
during the fiscal year ending July I, 1905.
by burglaries. The total for the United
States WAS over 100000. ~
L. w. Goodloe, postmaster at Alton,
filed a claim for $3.50 for postal funds
and supplies taken by burglars. The de-
partment refused to reimburse him. alleg-
ing that 1t was due to hfs own negligence.
A. H. Wilroy. Jr.. postmaster at ben-
mon. fled a claim for s64.4o for stamps
taken by burglars. The department al
lowed him 1895.
Tho claim of @. r. Tllley, postmaster
at Berkley. for SIS worth of stamps. car
ried off by burglars, w'as allowed.
A. Fl. Agnor. postmaster at Buffalo
Forge, filed a claim for $40 for funds
and supplies taken by burglars. but 1t was
disallowed, the department. alleging that
the loss resulted from negligence.
The claim OF w. L. Davis. postmaster
at Champlain. for postal funds and sup
plies destroyed by fire, was allowed to the
extent OF sT7.
Other claims presented by Virginia post
masters were as follows:
S. G. Palmer Chidress-Burglary 81 so
allowed.
r B. Fugate. .comfort-F'ire, 800 al.
lowed.
N coNman, conicsville-Fire. $40 all
lowed.
c. Burries. cutalong-F1re, s44.o5 al
lowed.
R. A. Crockett. Darius Burglary, sic
allowed.
A. c. Short, F1o---Fire. ss2 allowed.
]. e.. Parr. Disputanta-Fire. claim s31.
allowance 34.05.
K. j. Gilman. Fort Myer-Burglary,
claim s404. allowance s24s.
j. w. Robinson, Fosters Falls-In tran,
sit. $40; disallow.ed-failnre to remit in
accordance with instructions.
w. e. Council, Genoyar--Ffre claim $40,
allowance $40.
r F. Elam. Gypsy-BurgIary, claim SO;
disalowed-no proof OF loss.
II. B. James. Jamcspiile-Fire. claim
s12; disallowed--no proof Of loss.
w. AN' HilSheu' ltisppH--S uisieis' 500
allowed.
w E. Cunningham. Louisa-Burglary.
s1o.92; allowed.
w. p. Dodge. Manassa-Burglary. s741;
allowed.
C. d. DeHart. Meadows Of Dan--Bur-
glary, s5is; NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
l.. o. Dudley. Nest-Ffre. s22.41; al
Iowed.3
o. W.. Wine. North River-Burgiary,
$751; 90: allowed.
I j. w. Bradshaw, overy-Fire, IS; al
$. W. Maxey. Paynes-In transit, $40;
property recovered.
1. E. Mason, Port Norfolk-Burgary,
claim si7s. allowance 1854.
B. Hollins. shelfar-Fire, s29; allowed.
j. Cooper. surry-Burglary, claim ss.ss,
allowance $500.
Fl. l. Huffman, Timothy-Fire, twenty
four cents; allowed.
!. t. ]. Scott Varst-Fire, $751; allowed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-10
Mrs. Mary Snyder.

Especial to Tie Times Dispatch.)
FREDERICKsBU VA, January o.
Mrs. Mary Snyder, widow OF Daniel Sny-
der. died suddenly here last night at thu
residence of the Hurkamp family, of heart
disease, at an advanced age. She was ap-
parently as well as usual when she went
to her room to retire. "A few minutes later
she was foun dead.
The funeral took place this afternoon.at
the Hurkamp residence, and the remains
Will be taken Tomorrow to Baltimore
for interment in Green Mount Cemetery,
beside her husband.
One brother, ). l.. Hardtner, of Ralti.
more survives her
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-10
LAWSON CAN'T COME
WITHIN RESTRICTIONS.

BOSTON. January Sin reply To a
telegram from Attorney General Hadley.
Thomas w. Lawson of the city. tonight
sent lengthy telegram to Mr., Hadiey
Mr., Lawson informs the attorney general
that he personally knew nothing OF the
pany of Indiana, the Republic OIL Com
pany and Waters-Pierce Company, and
that while he was aware Of certain acts
OF the STANDARD Oil monopoly" he
restrictions of Mr.. Hadley's telegram.
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MOROCCAN MATTER
IN STAR SESSION
fBy Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON. January 9.-The Senate
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quiry One of them authorizes an inves-
tigation by the committee on inter-oce
mic canals into the general conduct of
AFFAIRS of the Panama Canal and other in
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Miss Ruth Radcliffe.
(special 10 ,phe Times- Dispatch

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES VA, January a.
Miss Ruth Radcliffe, who has been
Bryde, rector OF st. Georges Episcopal
Church, for the past twenty-siM years,
died at the Mary Washington Hospital, In
this city, Sunday, after brief illness, OF
pneumonia.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-10
Judge Lewis Confirmed.

By Associated Press)
= WASHINGTON, d. c., January s--The
Senate to-day confirmed the following
nominations
Attorney--I.unsford L. Lewis, Eastern
District of Virginia.
Marshal-John w. Overall, Middle Dis
e trict of Tennessee.
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I. B. Oglesby..

Especial to INC Iimes-Dispatchl
{ I.YNCHBURG. VA, January 9,-AIr. j.
b. Oglesby, aged "A, a well-known citizen
OF Boonsooro. Seaford county. died at
his home there last night. He was q
Throughout the Civil War. He was a
member Of the BooDsboro Methodist
Church. and a Mason. He Is survived by
five sons and daughter.
Miss Ruth Radcliffe
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C. H. Buskey.

Especial to The Times Dispatch(
NORFOLK. VA, January 9.-Charles Fl.
Buskey died at 10 o'clock this morning at
his residence. No. 3sS Butte Street. after
an illness of two months. He was n Con-
federate veteran and had served through
the Civil War in the Norfolk Light Artil-
lery Blues.
Eight children survive him, as followsi
Mrs. C. L. Marsiliot, Memphis, Tenn.l
Mrs. G. C. Baker. Raleigh, N. c.; AIissea
Carrie and Eta Buskey, and sons, Archie,
Gilman, John and Herbert.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-04-06
Announcement

To the voters OF Gillian county:
| hereby announce my candidacy for
the republican nomination for the office
of county clerk. l have served two
years as chief deputy and during the
last year have had sole charge Of the
clerks Office. respectfully refer to the
manner in which have conducted this
office and the condition OF the records
as my best Endorsement. | am not in
terested in any way in any other husi.
ness, pursuit or occupation, and IL nom-
mated and elected | will devote my time
and attention exclusively to performing
the duties of the clerks Office.
respectfully,
PEARL JARVIS.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-04-06
Announcement.

To the voters Of Gillian county:
hereby announce my candidacy for
the nomination for reelection to the of
fee of county treasurer, on the republi-
can ticket. Respectfully,
f.. W. MOORE.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-04-06
Announcement.

/ hereby announce that am n candi-
date for the republican nomination for
joint representative. Subject to the
will OF the repu blicans of Gillian, Sher-
man and Wheeler counties.
Respectfully,
b. +. PIKE.
Moro, Oregon. February 81, 1905.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-04-06
Political Announcement.

| thereby announce myself candidate
for nomination for reelection for county
surveyor OF Gillian county, Oregon, sub
iect to the will Of the democratic voters
of said county. JOHN A. McMORRIS.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-04-06
Announcamant.

To the Voters nf Gillian County:
| hereby Announce my candidacy for
nomination to the Office Of sheriff on the
Democratic ticket. Respectfully,
r. NJ. ROGERS.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-04-06
Candidate for STATE PRINTER
f1t Republican Primary April
%. Io06

The State Printer should avoid unnecessary
expenditures and give = square deal to taxpay.
erS. Political manipulators have no business 10
engage in exploiting the Office ami no right to a
division of its emolaments, ! pledge an eco
nomieal, business-like administration and
the Office. willis 8 DGniway.
Mr.. Daniway Is hrainy man, broad man,
an upright man, clean man, n,"-Salem States
man,
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-04-06
Announcement.

hereby announce myself as condi-
date for the nomination for election to
the office OF county treasurer, subject to
the will Of the democrats of Gillian
county. Respectfully,
GEO. BERRY, Condnn, Oregon.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-04-06
Announcement.

hereby announce myself as a condi-
date for the nomination as county
judge, subject to the will Of the republi-
can electors Of Gillian county.
l. w. DARLING
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-04-06
Announcement. A

| hereby announce myself rs a candi-
date for the nomination as county clerk,
subject to the will of the repu bIican
electors of Gillian county.
Respectfully,
R. II. ROBINSON, Condor, Oregon.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-04-06
Announcement.

| hereby announce that | will he q
for the repub blican nomination
for joint representative. Subject to the
will of the republicans OF Gillian, Sher-
man and Wheeler counties.
Respectfully,
K. n. D0NNELLY, Fossil, Oregon.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-04-06
Announcement.

To the electors OF Gillian county:
hereby announce my candidacy for
county Judge on the republican ticket,
and, with courtesy, solicit your sui-
ifrages. Very truly,
JOSEPH WHYrE.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-04-06
Announcement

| hereby announce myself MS candi
date for the nomination rs county clerk
subject to the will OF the democrats O
Gillian county.
G. L. LILLE JR.,
MayVilie Oregon
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-04-06
Announcement.

To the voters of Gillian County:
hereby announce my candidacy for
the nomination for election to the office
of sheriff for the county of Gillian, sui b.
iect to the will of the republican party
OF said comfy.
p. L. HAMM. Lone Rock, Oregon.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-04-06
AnnnIIncamant-

To the Voters of Gillian County:
| hereby announce my candidacy
for the nomination for reelection to the
Office of County Judge on the Demo-
cratic ticket. Respectfully,
EDWARD DUNN,
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-04-06
Announcement.

To the voters of Gillian county:
hereby announce myself candidate
for nomination for election to the office
OF sheriff of Gillian connty, subject to
the will of the republican voters Of said
county.
q. 7. ANGEL, Mayville, Oregon.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-21

we should be more successful over at the
fort, we borrowed skiff of the man, leaving
our ponies as security for its safe return.
Uncle Ben and | sprang into the boat and
rowed across ,Jud, declaring that he would
rot trust himself so far from Nero, remained
behind with the horses and dogs.
The river is about a half-mle wide at this
place but we made the distance in a very
few moments, and hurried up to the post.
We went direct to headquarters, and made
our inquiries, but not an officer or man at
the fort could give us the slightest clue as
to the whereabouts of either Charlie or the
mules.
there for US. The objects of our pursuit had
evidently, none of them, been at Fort Ran
dali, and we turned, with sad hearts and per
picked feelings, to recross the river.
Strange that Charlie had left no word here
at all-had not been here, even! Could it
be that anything serious had happened him
between the agency and this point? 1t hard
~ seemed possible.
Jud was surprised and troubled at the re-
suit of our trip, but he had learned one i'm
portant fact in our absence, and this was that
there had been no one living upon this side
of the river since the high water until the
morning of the day before.
The man had not comprehended until after
cur departure that we were inquiring about
events which must have happened before his
arrival, if at all.
"Charlie's found out some way that those
fellows have taken the mules up the river"
said Jud: "and he's after them. I'll stake
II expect your. theory is correct replied
the colonel; "and we will Just have to eat
our dinner and chase the rash fellow up.
We had bought bacon and bread at the
suffers across the river, and soon our meal
was dispatched, and we were again in the
saddle.
The military route still led up the valley,
and we set out upon the gallop, with little
until we should reach Fort Thompson, which
would take us until the next night, at least.
As this fort was upon the route on our side
Of the river, it seemed certain that we should
hear from him there if he had gone that far,
We rode rapidly forward for ten or twelve
miles, and were passing through a grove,
when suddenly abe colonel, who was several
yards in advance, reined up before a large
cottonwood, which stood directly beside the
route.
"IIcrc we arc, boys| he shouted, cheer,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-21

league with the very thieves he was follow
ing
No wonder we felt alarmed for his safety
.Jnd and I were gloomy enough this morning,
and we felt that our old dreams of Western
life compared very unfavorably with the real
ity.
We could see little prospect, even If we al
came out of this scrape safely, that we should
have anything left from the fine outfit with
which we arrived at Yankton.
Our disagreeable reveries were broken by
the arrival of our new friend Blake, who
came galloping along upon small, wiry
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-21
COPYRIGHT BY
JAM[C ELVERJof1

plucked up courage enough to come from my
hiding place and pile some branches on the
fire.
Then ! felt better, and, summoning all the
courage at my command, went out to the
horses. Going to Nero. put my hand upon
against me-
You cannot imagine, unless you have been
similarly situated, what an infinite sense Of
relief there is in the companionship of even
a horse when standing guard for the first
yes and the second and third times.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-21

try of the Brules, and that these Indians had
an exceedingly bad character. Might not
some OF them, even at this moment, be lurk-
ing behind the trees or the bank of the creek,
ready to launch an arrow into my body
might even now be aiming at my heart?
| crouched back into the shade of the huge
tree-trunk beside which stood, and creepy,
crawly sensation ran up and down my back,
my teeth chartered and | wished that was
at home.
At length | partly overcame these feelings,
and, becoming more accustomed to the gloom,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-21

American horse, and leading couple of fat,
sleek ponies, each carrying light pack strap
ped upon its back.
Caught you" he he. said, !!aconically, as he
rode alongside. Fine animal you have
there he said to Jud, as he looked admir-
ingly, at Nero-"fne animal, but little
jaded."
Yes. " said judi poor Nero has had hard
well, we'll give him rest" cried Blake,
turning, to Uncle Ben, whom he recognized
as our leader. mo use in hurrying matters,
colonel-not bit; might just as well take it
cool; well live Just as long, the whole of us;
been, IN this country ever since / was a boy,
and never hurried yet, unless something was
after me- The fellows you're after are SO far
ahead you can't catch 'em anyway between
here and Fort Rice, so where's the use rush
ing matters"
81 don't suppose there is any," answered
Uncle Ben. "but we can't help feeling anx-
ious and alarmed about the boy, and that
makes us want to 60 as fast as we can"
OF S course" 1s 1Sl replied the other; 'but have
right. From what I hear of him, he's well
armed, and has got lots of grit, and can stand
off quite a band of Sioux, for YOU see an
Indian isn't going to run any great risk of
getting hole put through him, unless there's
a lot OF plunder he wants bad, and if mans
only well armed, and on the sharp lookout.
he's just as well off alone as with a dozen
and sometimes better. I've run up and down
this old cree enough to learn that. The
young fellow knows he's in an Indian countrv
and if he just keeps his eyes open and picks
out high place to camp on every night. ri
wager a pack of beaver pelts that he makes
Fort Rice without seeing an Indian But IL
wouldn't surprise me particle if a whole
tribe of 'em should bounce down onto ms
some fine morning about daylight and try to
stampede our horses. They won't come yer,,
close to us, but they'll make an awful no;seS
It'll raise fellows hair on end To hear 'er,
if he amt used to it,"
This was a rather startling statement to
him speak so confidently in regard to CbarI;n
Blake was armed with breecb-load;ng
magazine rifle, and carried two navy revoIya,s
in his saddle holsters, and we felt our snr;ts
rise at his animated conversation and tbe
confidence, which, he seemed to possess that
our errand would prove successful. '''"'
You'll never see Alf Salinger nor the fel-
low that's with him." said he, "but von'iI
find your mules at some of the forts above.
sure" "0o'e'
We moved on over. the high, rolling prairie
conversng with the Scout and rather eniou;n1 -
the breezy morning ride.
About eleven o'clock we came to n s,,ou
stream which flowed into the Missouri ana =,
to the left of us. AS usual, the bed Of th;s
little creek lay in deep, narrow valley. and
was skrted with scattering cottonwoods' "'1
"We'll take our dinner here" said .Tarrv
as he had asked us to call him~stoDn;pSy S
upon the brow of the hill before descendings'
whats that down yonder" he added no;nf
ing to. dark looking object, which resembled
some large animal, lying on the grass half a
mile below us.
Boys" continued the trapper, after gazing
moment longer-'boys, if you want some
fun, now here's your chance. You can pet
Continued ON Following Page
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-21

T~1HE "fcrry' alluded to was a barge,
kept there as a ferryboat, and the
fellows upon this side were a
Ia1NleSNI part of the usual number of wood
cutters and hay-makers who invari-
ably gather around government
post in the West
We rode until about eleven o'clock, through
woods and across meadows, past tents and
cabins, like those of the afternoon before,
when we came upon the camp previously men
toned, opposite Fort Randall. There were
two or three log cabins and several tents
which appeared to have just been pitched
A man was standing in front of one of the
tents, and we rode forward and inquired OF
him If the ferryboat was on this side. He
replied in the negative, but said that there
were number of small boats upon this side
if we wished to go over after the ferry.
Uncle Ben now questioned him in regard
to the objects of our search, but in vain.
The man hadn't seen anybody pass that
way with span of mules, nor anybody hunt
ing any mules, nor anybody else, excepting
the fellows about the camp"
This was somewhat strange but believing
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-21
CHAPTER VII.
A TOURNAMENT.

seemed to me that those two hours
would never end. stirred up the
dogs. and kept them beside me. |
looked at my watch every five min
utes. thinking it surely must be
time for davlipht To anpear.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-21
JVp WAJ bEhpIhG oVER MI

American horse, and leading a couple of fat,
sleek ponies, each carrying a light pack strap
ped upon its back
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-02-01
wANTED---s5 CENT GAS

II the American Improvement Company can make and
sell gas SIS IN tins city. proposes do why cam
nos the Seattle Lighting Company do the samep
The American not only offers sell sSeent gas but Il is
willing tho city all profits exceeding per
is investment.
The cost OF living high enough without paying ST for
gas that can be pfoiitahly sold for SIS cents
The people not particularly anxious for a gas
company with the inevitable tearing up OF for
mains They would all prefer the present company
put its price right down SIS Such would be
the best Tor all concerned both the people and Seattle Light
ing Company the latter hold its present business
But the old company viii NOT reduce its price. then
let have the by all II does kick
up dirt the That IS Is worth
saving.
The time not many years ago, when The Star
aided into fierce fight with tho original gas company
Of Seattle against its exorbitant s. rate for gas
And The Star
The agitation resulted in the formation OF company
causing the old established corporation its rates The
company had maximum rate permitted by law OF SIS
Later the old and the got together under
but IN the evolution OF things the price finally got down
TO ST.
While the fight going there a constant howl
from the gas people about tho excessive Of producing
The people told that impossible make gas
for 81. say nothing OF selling Tor that figure.
Just the have 81 gas today. and good prospects
seent gas Il doesn't pay listen tho oueres Of the
gas
Let get that sseent gas and profits down
Sonahle figure.