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The Washington times., 1907-04-23
MRS. BEALE GETS PERMIT
FOR $4,000 RESIDENCE

Building Inspector Ashford issued a
permit today to Mrs. Joseph Beale for
one four-story brick residence at 23O1
Massachusetts avenue, Sheridan circle.
Glenn Brown is named as the archi-
tect, while the contract for construc-
ton has been awarded to John Nolan.
The cost is estimated at $4,000.
The Washington times., 1907-04-23

OFFICE, Commissioners. District Of Coluu-
bia Washington, April p lS07.-SEALED
PROPOSALS Will be received az this Office un-
IN u O'CLOCK NOON, MONDAY. MAY e.
1897, for constructing sewer in the District OF
Columbia Forms. specifications. and neces-
sary information may be obtained at ROOM
a District Building. Washington. D. c.
HENRY B f MCFARLAND. HENRY I
G ap1s-6t-exSU
The Washington times., 1907-04-23
DISTANCE WETMORE
IN SENATOR RACE

PROVIDENCE. R. l., April 8.-The
General Assembly stands as follows to-
day on the vote for United States SeLa-
tor: Goddard, 40; Colt. SO; Wetmore, 3.
Representative George w. HoXie, OF
Charlestown. bolted from the Wetmore
ranks on the first ballot. and is voting
for Colt Nine ballots have already
been taken with no change in the above
result. Today decides the contest.
The Washington times., 1907-04-23
WASHINGTON PRICES

Sales Of the board. including the after
CALL amounted 10 1.O62 shares Of stock
and $500 in bonds.
Following are the sales and quotations
Of tOday's market.
Washington Railway and Electric As,
81 ,000n7974 81, O0Oa79Ss, $500q79s.
Capital Traction, 204l36, Sal37, 2081355s,
29I135i4. 20,q 1854, 20Q135. 3}di55.
Washington Railway and Electric
preferred, 1aS1
Washington Gas. 25a59lz, S5d6O SO
COZ, 25a602s, 2546Olz.
Mergeuthaler. lQZl3.
LanstOn, 20Qalg5s.
Mitchell Mining, l00a5&.
Washington Loan and Trust, 6G206lz.
Potomac Fire Insurance. 25a30.
Riggs Fire Insurance, 65q6z.
After call.
Washington Gas As, %5O0G1031k.
American GraphophOne common, IO6
40 1000. l0a40, 1910
sapeake and Potomac Telephone
SIS, 81 ,eQsIl03lk
Washington Railway and Electric Es
s.. 00eGS0.
Mitchell Mining. 2o0d3%.
Capital Traction, 20d135, 20d135. 20@135
Washington Gas, 10G6Ol5, 2j46Oas
(buyer 6O). .25G6O24 buyer so. 55Qs1 Cbuy-
er 60, 25g6lA (ouyer co., lOJ46lA buyer
$50.
GAS BONDS
The Washington times., 1907-04-23
30 Boxes scaled Herring, 11e;

Sardines. &c; L2c Imported Sardines, SIC:
Sauer Kraut, &c ct. Pyles' New Method
Stores. 412 4th Sc; IA 18th Sc; Harrison,
Ana; II 7th ne; Sd and Nd. ave. me- 4th
and II ne; pa II NV; l438 p NV.
The Washington times., 1907-04-23

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. Wash
ington, D. C, April Il. IS07.-Sealed pro-
posals, in duplicate, viii be received at the
Department until O'CLOCK 2. n. on
TUESDAY. APRIL %, 1901. and then opened
IN the presence Of such persons may at
tend, for the construction Of a brick smoke
stack for boiler house g the New Freed
mems Hospital, Washington, D. C, IN &C
C0rdance with TIE drawings and specifications
copies Of which specifications and form Of
proposal may be had and the drawings in
spected on application at this Department
The right Is reserved 10 reject any and all
bids and to waive technical defects the
interests OF the Government may require
JAMES RUDOLPH GARFIELD. Secretary
auIq q Zf %
The Washington times., 1907-04-23
LOCAL MENTION.
Youn be satigfed - Been,

Rye Bread IS the best the first time you
try Il. No other loaf can compare with Il
IN deliciOusness, goodness or uOurishiug
value. A genuine German rye bread. Be
sure you get Berens' when ordering. ASK
for IL
The Washington times., 1907-04-23
Hotel Johnson Cafes

Sea food. all varieties Chigh grade). d.
rect from the catChers. Noon lunch, q
la carte service; 5 O'Clock table d hOte
dinner.
The Washington times., 1907-04-23
Proposals.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, once
or the Superintendent L s Capitol Building
ana Grounds, Washington, D. c., April l5
ls0l.-Sealed proposals. IN duplicate. viii be
received and publicly opened at the above
Office on WEDNESDAY, NAY Is 1907, at y
O'CLOCK NOON. for Room Furniture, FOR
Office Building, House Of Repressn tatives
consisting OF Desks. Tables. Combination
File Cases, and Chairs, all 20 Be constructed
OF mahogany and Chairs upholstered in best
quality leather. Specifications and photo
graphs showing type OF furniture desired will
be furnished 10 responsible intending bidders
on application to the above once The right
IS reserved 70 reject any all bids. and 10
waive teChniCaltties and iuformaIities. Ell
LOTT WOODS, Superintendent L. S. Capitol
BU ding and Grounds Approved: JAMES
RUDOLPH GARFIELD. Secretary.
apis q. q. . my2.13
The Washington times., 1907-04-23
Rowing, Packing, Shipping

FURNITURE, BAGGAGE. PIANOS. ETC.
moved with care; packing and shipping q spe-
cialty. BREIG'S EXPRESS. LIZA II 81. NV.
Phone 81. 2010. mh2s-S0t
COLUMBIA TRANSFER CO.. now located at
s05 NEW YORK AVE.
Large Padded Vans. s. Load.
2-horse Wagons. 50 Lead
mhI6-tf
The Washington times., 1907-04-23
THE CURB MARKET

Quotations furnished by Charles c. Gates
& Co, Munsey Building. Members New York
Stock Exchange
The Washington times., 1907-04-23
STOCKS, BONDS, AND MONEY
new YORK STOCKS

Quotations furnished by Charles @. Gates
q Co.. Munsey Building; Members New York
Stock Exchanged
The Washington times., 1907-04-23

Hartung's High Grade Ice Cream and
Ices. los Florida ave. Phone.
The Washington times., 1907-04-23
Hnw Id AVOID Tvnhnid.

Wings. wands. spangles. crowns. GouId's
The Washington times., 1907-04-23

We Do Only FiTst-CIass Work.
Printing & Developing. KroUse's, TS7 9Th
ST NV.
The Washington times., 1907-04-23
Storage.

10 BUY. SELL OR STORE FURNITURE;
storing and packing a speciality. BOWLING
WHY PAY MOREG We store for T5c a load
UNITED STATES STORAGE CO. 1880 27
10th ST. NV. Phone Main 1929. mh2-90t
The Washington times., 1907-04-23

HONEY AT AZ AND S PEE GEMS,
Promptly loaned on real sstats IN the DisU18
e Columbia LOWEST CORNERSTONE
ZEISHLL & 1dcLECAHs
1oos = 81. N ".
The Washington times., 1907-04-23

Cleanse system and complexion, keep
well IN springtime. Take RED DRAG
on SETTER every morning-10c
The Washington times., 1907-04-23
w. 7. BALDUS. Md Pr. ID

GERMAN SPECIALIST
On Diseases OF the Brain, Nervous Systa-,
Kidneys, Heart. Stomach, and other Diseases
Doctor service and medicine, 81 Consult
tation free. Telephone Main 25l6. Southsast
corner 9th and Z sts- NV Hours, 10 10 1
and 10 9. Closed Sunday. fe17-fr
The Washington times., 1907-04-23
W.T.. Frederick Music Co. S
Special Sale OF the Entire
]. G. Pfeiffer Stock OF Pianos
Now In full progress, many Pianos
being taken daily by delighted Gus
TONER'S They are getting them al
Sacrifice Prices on Terms to Suit Buyers
NEW STOCK OF

Chickering, Hartman, Fischer, Haines Bros.
and other Pianos arriving -TarsrOOms OVsrorOwdsd.
The Washington times., 1907-04-23

Hungarian Gypsy Orchestra at
Park Hotel Winter Garden. Rathskeller
n. Y. ave and uth st. Z. Endres. Prop,
The Washington times., 1907-04-23
Express and Moving.

WE MOVE ANYTHING"
Our facilities for the moving Of furniture
freight, safes. machinery, etc, are uneX-
ceiled. Our handlers are experienced and We
guarantee the best service. Heavy hauling
done BY he load. piece or by contract. Get
MERCHANTS TRANSFER AND STORAGE
COMPANY,
s20-922 81. NV. Phone SO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-17

ian Mutiny. But after due consideration the
government advised against the project on the
ground that the sovereign could not decree a
day Of national prayer and repentance without
using the statutory words "of humiliation"
which 1t was believed would convey the impress
sion to the Beers that England regarded herself
as definitely defeated and would therefore rem
der their resistance still more stubborn.
In Prussia on the "busstag" Of each November.
the day of national repentance. OF fast
ing and OF humiliation" in England. work is
suspended in all government Offices and public
Institutions Every theatre in the country is
closed shops and business establishments shut.
dancing in public and private forbidden and not
a single newspaper is allowed to be published
or sold after the ordinary delivery Of the early
morning editions; and IN order that newspaper
men might have an opportunity to do somo
sorely needed religious meditation and examina-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-17

ton OF conscience no newspaper IS allowed TO be
issued until the following afternoon The only
diversions permitted in the kindom on the ma
tional 'busstag" are sacred concerts. the pro-
Srammes Of which have to receive the approval
Of the authorities beforehand. 1t is strange, this
spectacle thus presented in the twentieth CEN
tury Of an entire nation suspending not merely
al its business. but even its very pleasures and
pastimes for day. in order to devote the latter
to religious meditation, to fasting and to re-
pentance OF its sins at the word Of command
Of its sovereign. 1t savOrs Of the medieval
though. Of course, the punishments which the
Kaiser's predecessor. Charlemagne. was wont
to inhict upon those guilty of violation Of the
statutes dealing with the observance of Lent and
Of other legal fasts, as. for instance. the break
ing OF all the offenders teeth. and even DEATH
have fortunately fallen into desuetude
It Is. however. in Mosem countries that the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-17

fasting may be said to be carried % a.
est length During the entire month - s'sat
dan no food or even drink Of any hin, ana
mitted between daybreak and the Per-
OF the stars at nightfan Whenever ps oscs
falls In one Of the hot months OF the ,-'adau
such as that manIfestly involves rrro. '4ls
denial. and 1t Is absolutely binding a. sell
faithful, whether at home or abro.a al The
none Is 1t more religiously Observes a. -d oy
the sultans Of Turkey and OF Morocco = ~
OF Tunis. the Khedive OF Egypt ana ,t eIe 6ey
Of Persia, who are aware that anu -. Shah
on their part would be deeply resent, Sues
fanatic element OF the population ae,ao,'ts Tie
the clergy. who play a very imDorta,t ~ ~
cal role In these Oriental countries ro pOnl-
like the Christian Lent. is a changaabIo
deed. II Is much more SO. For vvbo.-- =
always occurs In the spring the Rama5or --ea'
through the entire gamUt Of the saaso-- Jus
thirty-1Ve years. owing to the fact r.. '1Ca
lunar reckoning Of the MahOreta, = ne
brings its recurrence about eleven davv .oI.'
each year Foreign diplomats stationed =
lem countries avoid as far as possible tr..--
Ing any official business with the nativa 80
ties during Ramadan. For when an OFT
dignitary has been deprived Of both TO- Ia
drink since daybreak his suavitv is ILL, ''a
be at fault and his temper uncertain NJ
1t is utterly useless to expect him to attans
anything after nightfaII, for the brief r.
darkness are given UP to feastins and 5-f-I-. y
in order to make up for lost time and -
pare for another long day Of privation
It would take too long TO enumerata ba,.
fasts and penitentiaI seasons OF each cree.
is enough to call attention 20 the f,ot :
abstinence from all or certain kinds of foo =,
drink at stated periods has played a r,ls -
or less important in every religion from -
immemorial. and it is remarkable that eva, -
most unruly and barbarous races seen, % 60
the necessity Of seasons Of moral restrain. -
way Of discipline. With regard 70 the Christ
Lent it is worthy Of note that it is NOT -
scribed by the Scripture or by any OF the An,
ties. The first record Of its being observed n
in the middle OF the fourth century. hut -
was no unity of system as to its length =
fact. it was not until about the eleventh Gov
fury that the church settled on the fixed NOR,
Of forty days in memory Of the forty davv :
the wilderness spent by the founder Of the f,i,I
E.E-ATTAC ACHE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-17
THE PETRIFIED FOREST


he termed had come TO be a nice little busina,,
with a living in it in connection with the fass
charged visitors fer taking them through tba
forest. He had that day he SAID shipped fire
hundred pounds of the Specimens to the public
schools OF Chicago. a Specimen was TO be plse-4
on each teachers desk to be used in conneetio,
with instruction in mineralOSy and kindred sub
jects. He also had small orders ranging froma
few ounces to as many pounds from individual,
who were collecting mineral specimens Sew
eral large specimens. ranging from five to eisb,
hundred pounds each. had been sent East to
mark the resting place OF some naturalist q
reputation. An occasional order came for q
block of agate as an ornament and curiosity IN
a door yard But these orders were not O,
frequent occurrence on account Of the great If
hculty in handling and the cost OF polishing
An occasional order came from persons abls d,
enjoy the luxury OF a piece suitable for tabs
top. Their experience. however. was NOT a..
courasing. One table top twenty-slx inches IN
diameter cost the ambitious possezsor S1SO
from the lapidary's hands, and was received IN
three pieces Mr. Hanna took a cheerful view
of the future. and told Of negotiations looking Il
the shipment at an early date Of two caroa5
OF fragment specimens to Drake & Co, Of Sioux
Falls. S D.. to be worked up into articles d.
exhibit and sale"
Mr. Holsinger found out a good many m0e
facts about the shipment OF petrifed tree spee-
mems to various parts OF the country and con-
cluded the interview by informing the talkats
collector that it would be better for him Rhs
ended his operations within the forest he aE0
warned the railroad agent at Holdrook to refuse
any other boxes Of specimens Tor shipment
Later Mr. Holsinger took up the matter viii
The officials OF the Santa Fe road and secured
their cooperation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-17
PAST.

Did hear you say. old chap. that nlarriags
mas made new man OF you?-
THAT'S right"
Then that wipes out that ten / owe yul
NOW lend me five. will yoU?"- Milwaukee Sen
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1907-06-26
SAYS EXPOSITION IS
FAR FROM BEING
FINISHED

George Wood, who is completing an
extended tour of cities of the middle
west and the Atlantic scaboard. in n
letter to }. j. Sanders, which reached
the city yesterday, advises those con.
tcmplating n visit TO the jamestown OK
position to wait for at least six weeks
before they visit tno great show.
The letter in part says: ~ have
seen all the sights Of Chicago, New
York, Boston, and other places, and am
now at the jamestown exposition. /
wish to tell you that there is little 10
see here as yet, but in about two
months there will be great show. OF
course il Is nice and very interesting
to see the men.of war and battloships.
| Outside of this there Is little of inter.
est, so ! would suggest to those con.
templating visit here to wait for at
least six weeks. saw more at Coney
Island than at the great exposition
Mrs. Woods and will certainly bc
home for the Fourth"
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1907-06-26
TH|RTY-S|X YEARS
SPENT IN THIS
TERRITORY
(From satu,dsy's Daily)

Speaking of George T.. Clagcti ct 'h'S
city. the Yuma Examiner says
Thirty six years in Arizona and "
pioneer to california of 1852, George
r. Clag,tt /. visiting Yuma friends TINS
week. before he starts ON a hardy MN
ING campaign Gar up the Colorado. n
miner since his boyhood. MI Clagcu
cannot deny the call Of the hills nor
turn from the elusive prospect Tor
their secret wealth For thirty years
In was resident of this city. FIVE
wears ago me- left here and went into
the mercantile business near kingman,
but n year ago. unsatisfcd with indoor
life, after half century OF pros
pector's life he returned To the business
of mining lie - now on his way To
inspect some copper properties Tor
which he ~ ON u trade and which are
located ,hirtv.dvc miles above Palo
Verde. on the California side of III,
Colorado river. He came by Yuma be
cause he thought the river route stu
nearer and cncapcr than tina, by rail OF
the Arizona \ California.
when Mr. Clagctt came west from
Louisiana. in 1852. he citnc by way o
the Horn. when his New Hampshire
partner went home TO the war, Clagct
wen, with him. and again they swunI
around the Horn. As soon rs the wa
was over they returned west and MI
Clagctt never left the sunset land. II
il 80 year, old now. but has the hard
hood Of the man who has kept close {,
Mothcr Earth.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1907-06-26
SENATOR REYNOLDS, Of
NEW YORK, ANU
PARTY HERE
1rrnm sntnrday,. paIlyl


Scuat,r william q. Reynolds OF Ne"
York. and party, returned nerc last
evening from visit to the Stoddard
mines. in the Copper Mountain district
in the senator's private car, "Twi'
LIGHT. and will leave today FOR
visit 10 the Grand Canyon and the pet
rincd forest after which they viii con
tinuc on their way east.
Since the arrival Of the senator and
his guests at Ash Fork, Thursday, they
have been chapcroned 10y Secretary
Of the Territory |. T. Stoddard, the
original owner of the Stoddard mines,
and in which the senator is now inter
,stcd with him. j. s. Murphy, general
manager Of the mines, met the visitors
here Thursday night, and accompanied
them to the property, returning here
with them last evening.
Included in the party are :. :
| Wnitchousc of Brooklyn, Mr.. and Mrs
T. II. Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs. i. ID. Bcs
serth, Mr.. and Mrs. r. l.. Soulcs an
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Mayer of New
York
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1907-06-26
EIGHTY YEARS OLE;
IS GRANTED 4
DIVORCE
(From Saturdays Daily.)

His hair white vita the SHOWS of
age and so deaf he could only answer
questions that were written for him by
his attorney, +. X. Stces, now nearing
four score years, yesterday told the
story Of his married infelicities in the
district court and was granted di.
vorcc from Sarah Stccs on the ground
Of dcsertion.
In 1887, the couple, both of whom
had families by former marriages, were
united in wcdlock in this county. For
many years they shared jointly the
comforts Of n nome on Upper Big Bug,
where they acquired considerable min.
ing property. All went well until n
sale Of "A group of mines was made in
which both had n considerable interest.
with his share of the money received
from the sale Stecs bought farm for
his children and little later, in 1905,
Mrs. Stccs left with "A son of her first
marriage for Iowa, where she pur'
chased "A farm and settled down, APP
parcntly to continue through the re-
mainder of her life, without the com.
partnership, assistance or protection OF
her former spouse. Mr.. Stccs continues
to occupy the old homestead on Big
Bug alone and after all efforts to in
duee his former wife to return to hin
had failed, instituted the divorce pro
ccedings which rung down the curtain
on the last net of their married life yes
tcrday.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1907-06-26
MUCH BASE BALL
IN STORE FOR
THE FANS
(From Saturdays Daily.)

When the Prescott urays 20 TO Phoc.
ak, tonight, the team will be weaker
by the loss of Second Baseman Gillctt,
who notified Manager Taylor yesterday
that he would be unable to accompany
them 10 Phoenix for the game with
the Athletics Sunday While Gillctt's
loss will be felt all the rest of the
DEAN, and their supporters, are con
hdent ms ever of winning the game max
ing it two straights from the sand hill
boys
A big bunch of local fans are making
arrangements to accompany tne team,
taking advantage of the round trip rate
of $685., quite a large number already
having signified their intentions of be
ing on hand to see the locals wipe up
the lot with the Athletics. Umpire
wynkoop of Tucson will be on hand to
said that no funny business will be
INDUCED in. just straight base ball, 80
another fine game il expected.
The benefit dance given last night in
Odd Fellows hall was ms thoroughly
enjoyable ms was the first dance. This
way of supporting the bah team is
proving very popular with the public.
The Prescott fans have some great
sport in store for them before the sea
- haa ,svittau for "a
game, the soldiers from Fort Huachuca,
who are one Of the strongest teams in
The southern part of the Territory, and
Mesa and Globe have written for games
and will bc accommodated. The fact
that teams from that far south wish to
come 10 Prescott to play ball speaks
we'll for the reputation of Prescott fol
hospitality and "squarc deals
The locals are engaged IA follow
up 10 July :, all the games to he playo,
ON the home grounds;
Humboldt, June 90.
Wickenburg, june 80.
Base ball tournament, July 3 IS.
Jerome, July Z.
Following these Phoenix, Mesa
Yuma, Globe Tucson aud the For
nuachuca teams will he given dates.
II is intended 20 spend several hun
drod dollars in fixing up the CRANE
stand and grounds here before tne dat
of the tournament. The high boar
fence will be extended to tho hill, an
barb wire fence run across the hill
thus shutting out the many who hay
heretofore sought seats on the Hill
avoid paying the admission price, II
grandstand will be enlarged and blcacl
ers built
The result of Sundays game n, Pho
nix will be bulletincd in the window
of the Journal Miner building Sundf
evening and Monday, for the bcnc
Of those who do not accompany u
team on the southern trip.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1907-06-26
STRIKE Of LEAD
MADE IN RATION
TUNNEL
(From Saturdays Daily.)

RATION, y. NJ, June II Intense e,.
ci,cmcnt prevails in this vicinity AZ IN.
rc.ult of a rich strike of lead in Ration
tunnel, being cut through the famous
Ration mountain by the Santa r. rail.
way company.
The strike was made by the work.
men in the tunnel. IL is n three foot
vein Of fine lead ore and the quantity
nrponrs 10 be "... nitcd. The strike Of
ore may result in the complete chang
lup Of the famous Ration tunnel, as the
mineral right may be of such value tina,
the railway company will he unable ,o
hold the ana for tunnel purposes.
There is also n point of law involved
as 10 the mineral rights of the land
/ The place where the strike was made
is lust seven miles from Ration. 4 nun.
Der of people have left here for the
tunnel and it is probable that mum
/ Der Of mining claims, covering much of
the laud in the ncigbborhood. will Lc
stakcd out.
Work on the tunnel is being con
llnucd today aud the ore strike is ais,
being prospcctcd.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1907-06-26
From Saturdays Daily.)

al was both interested and amused
=, a man met in Williams, on my way
here said II. e. Malloy, supcrin'end
ent of the Anita mines, IN Coconino
county. who returned here yesterday
I" He had "a wagon load of some of the
richest copper ore ! ever saw IN Coco
nino county standing on the street
there. and stcadfnstly refused 20 state
where he had found il or where II came
from, further than i, was n new find
and located within "A short distance OF
b, illlams, in district wncrc pick
had never before been stuck in the
ground in quest of mineral wealth.
"'Thc owner of the ore stated that
he was q cowboy. but refused 10 tell
his name, and said he knew nothing of
mining. but when he saw the truck that
was called ore being shipped from the
\nitn mines, he remembered seeing
something like it not far from Will
,ams. He went 10 the place vita q
small supply oi dynamite Whuc NOV
with a crowbur in the cracks of the
rocks. loaded and fired 1t, with the re-
sui, that hc shot out several Wagon
londA. he said, in addition To the one
he had in Williams. Of the same kline
Of material. The ore was imprcgnatc'
all through with native copper aud o
a very nigh grade.
Speaking of conditions in 'o'onin
g county, he said:
shipments of ore from Coconino ar
/ being made daily to the Iiumbold
smcl,cr, and work is being resumed o
!. a number of properties that have bee
idle for years. This il all due to III