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Evening star., 1909-07-13
Indicted Twice for Bank Looting.

SUFFOLK, Va. July E.-Aecused ol
tunneling under four buildings and loot
ing the vault OF the Bank o. Sufiolh
last April George A. taiias dynamite ,
Wilkins Yesterday afternoon was indlct-
ed twice in Nansemond circuit court. oiie
count charges bank breaking the other
carrying burglars tools. wilkins, whose
trial is set for July -, will be defended
by State Senator +. L. Holland, VINO Is
incidentally president of the FARMERS
Bank OF Nansemond. Wilkins, an aseu
man. is an artesian we'll borer and stump
blower and is an expert with dynamite
He was captured in Portsmouth WIN
burglars tools and a diagram OF the
burgIarired bank.
Evening star., 1909-07-13
Bonaparte to Tour West.

BALTIMORE, July 13.-Former Attor-
ney General Charles J. Bonaparte Will
leave Thursday to spend several months
travelling through this country and Can
ada. He will go first to Buffalo and then
to the western Canadian mountains, stop
ping at a number of places. He will
then visit the exposition at Seattle after
which he will go to San Francisco and
several watering places in California.
For number of years Mr. Bonaparte
has spent his vacation in Massachusetts
He expects to be home in time to take an
active part in the fall campaign.
Evening star., 1909-07-13
Hurt in Runaway Near Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, July 13.-Mrs. Taylor
wife of Robert NJ. Taylor, the well known
gentleman jockey. was badly bruised
and shocked yesterday afternoon by being
thrown from a runabout near Terrace
Dale, on TIE York road Mrs. Taylor
was driving to Towson in company with
l.. b. McCabe, jr. a we'll known jockey
of Govanstown and had hitched to the
runabout the jumper Gray Rock. The
horse was being driven without breech-
ing. and in going down the hill from
Wiltondale to Terrace Dale the Snaft
band. broke. Mr. McCabe jumped from
the vehicle to hold il from running
upon the horse, but he was too late, and
the animal became frightened and started
off. After going "a short distance the
horse made a sudden turn, the VENICE
was upset, and Mrs. Taylor was thrown
violently to the ground.
Evening star., 1909-07-13
BALLINGER A BUSY MAN.
Inspects Western Reclamation Prof
ects and Will Visit Agencies.

SEATTLE. Wash, July 13.-Secretary
of the Interior Ballinser, who returned
home from the east last night, said he
had come west to make an inspection OF
the various reclamation projects being
carried out by the government.
Il have already visited the government
project at Mitchell, in the North Platte
valley, Neb.; the work in the vicinity of
Cody. Wyo., on the Shoshone river. and
the project at Huntley, near Billings,
Mont said the Secretary last night.
"After visiting these projects l spent a
fe Wdays in the Yellowstone National
Park to settle certain difficulties that
have been standing for some time in
connection with its operation"
The Indian agencies will also be includ-
ed in his itinerary of inspection.
THE condition in certain Indian agen-
cies. ne said, ARE far from satisfactory
to the department, and they require the
most rigid investigation
Evening star., 1909-07-13
TAKOMA PARK HAS SURPLUS
REPORT SUBMIT
TED TO THE TOWN COUNCIL.
Balance on Hand of $1,1S6.64.
Wooden Bridge Over the Sligo
to Be Removed.

The annual report of Town Treasurer
Ben G. Davis was approved at a meeting
of the town council of Takoma Park, Md,
last evening. The report showed the fol-
lowing receipts: General taxes S7,901 .O6;
1M.11; permits. $3.50; Sligo bridge contri-
buttons, $1,000; plumbers deposits $50;
builders deposits $50; interest s4713:
road tax rebate, Prince George county,
$50; road tax rebate, Montgomery county
S7425O: miscellaneous, $500; special de-
posts for public work, S5s5. 80: redemption
of property for taxes, S23.36: making a
total of s17a37.39, which the balance on
hand of s141s.93 made grand total of
S19 35632.
The disbursements were as follows: Pub
lie works. $523.06: pumping plant, 81,
2S6. SO: waterworks. $323.1o: sewer system,
$500; extension water main, Hickory
avenue, $153.s7: parks, So; street work.
$685.. .0S: cement walk. Carroll avenue,
$352 l3 general expenses, S27l.32; Sligo
bridge, S7.11477; legal expenses, S.2:i,
interest on bonds s2,347: water tapping
fees. S75: redemption of property for
taxes. S23.36: deposits returned $50. i'm
provements paid and Cancelled. $1,000; de-
posted to credit of sinking fund. $500; sal
aries, S1,9s46 60: making a total of SIS
1865 leaving a balance of s1.1S66i.
The balance in the sinking fund amounts
to s623.ss There have been purchased
bonds from the sinking fund to date. The
bonded Indebtedness of the town. includ-
ing $4,000 water and sewer bonds and
- -
s56 400. There is no floating Indebtedness.
The council received petition from
residents of North Takoma urging the
improvement of Ridge avenue
Assessments for Carroll Avenue.
The council adopted an ordinance as
sessing the abutting property owners for
the construction of a cement walk on
Carroll avenue at an estimated cost of
s971.o5 The property owners assessed
are as follows: George \. Beale. 5000 %:
John 3. WALES. $50 Katherine c.
Beale. 1868. %; Meyer B. Newman. s56 40:
Angus Lamond. s57.7o. and Augusta W.
Long. s51.S1.
The removal of the old wooden bridge
across Sligo stream was directed. 4 new
reinforced steel and concrete bridge. cost
ing $4,000, has just been completed.
The Potomac Electric Power Company
was granted permission to erect one pole
on Ethan Allen avenue. thirteen on Syca-
more avenue and two on Beach avenue
for the purpose of supplying service in
the park.
New Building Inspector.
The resignation of Thomas H. Rhine as
bailiff of Takoma Park and deputy sheriff
was presented. The council approved the
nomination of L. E. Blodgett building
and plumbing inspector. Permits for the
erection of buildings will hereafter he is
sued by the building inspector.
1t was decided TO permit owners with
water meters to use water for lawn
sprinkling between : am. and 80 pm
and those without meters from to =
am. and $50 to 30 pm.
4 proposition was received from a real
estate firm to establish cemetery in the
section bounded by Ethan Allen and Cy-
press avenue to Sligo creek, along the
creek TO Aspen avenue, to the Beale
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As to Vacant Lands.
Two Years for Theft of Orange.

SUFFOLK. Va, July l3.-Carr Whit-
4ker. aged eighteen, of Bangor, Me, yes
terday afternoon in Nansemond circuit
court was given two years In the state
nrison for stealing an orange from u A
Cardner.s store. Whitaker said he left
home two years ago to see the world
had seen chain gang service IN several
states and stole the orange because no
baa ror eaten in two days. Whitaker
was tried. too, for misqlacinS railroad
80 ,,a,e "a Ten wears He was acquitted.
Evening star., 1909-07-13
TWO HELD FOR GRAND JURY.
Plead Guilty to Charge of House
breaking-Remande to Jail.
West Disinfecting Co.

Raymond Hughes and Charles Dorsey.
alias Ernest Boston. entered pleas of
guilty to charges OF housebreaking be-
fore Acting Judge Aukam of the Police
Court this morning. and were held in
81 600 bond each for the action of the
grand jury. The pair were arrested for
entering the home of Roy W. Grey. 1919
Half street southwest. the night OF July
and helping themselves 70 merchandise
and household goods valued at $31. A
portion of the stolen property was recov-
cred In default of bond both defendants
were remauded to Jail.
Hughes also pleaded guilty to d second
charge of petit larceny involving the
theft of Sai.2J from Annie Hendricks, and
was committed to jail for nine months in
default of a SIOo fine. The latter offense
is said 10 have occurred May ~.
Evening star., 1909-07-13
Three Deaths in Maryland Family.

SALISBURY, Md, July l3.-Ihree
deaths within tWenty-four hours COM
pletely breaks up the home Of Lambert
j. Powell merchant in this city. Sun
day morning his sister, Miss Clara. aged
twenty-five years, who had been making
her home with him. succumbed to typhoid
fever after lying in a critical condition
for about two weeks. Yesterday morning
his wife. Annie Powell. and child died
within a few minutes of each other. I'M
mediateIy following the birth of the child
Mrs Powell was about thirty-three years
old Besides Mr.. Powell Margaret.
four-year- child is left of the family.
Evening star., 1909-07-13
RoTHSCHILD SCION DIES.
Youngest Son of Austrian Branch OF
FAMILY Suicide Victim.

VIENNA, July 13.-Baron Oskar Roths-
child, the youngest son of Albert Roths-
child, head of the Austrian branch of
the Rothschild house, died suddenly in
this city last night.
He committed suicide by shooting in his
fathers palace because of an unfortunate
love affair.
Baron Oskar was twenty-one years old.
He returned to Austria few days ago,
after eight months spent in travel, dur
ing which he visited the United States.
Evening star., 1909-07-13
Takahira Departs July "a.

Raron Takahira. the japanese ampassa-
dor will leave the United States july "a
for A visit to Japan on leave OF absence
and will improve the opportunity for
full discussion with the Toxic authorities
of The various questions penang between
~, oi III @oaan,ants Of the United States and
Ianan. including the negotiation of a new
treaty of immigration.
Evening star., 1909-07-13
Farmer Hangs Self With a Chain.

Tussing, well known farmer and for
mery machine agent. committed suicide
at his home, several miles south of New
market. Saturday night. He left his house
in a cheerful mood to turn the horses
from the barn into the pasture, and after
being missed for several hours search
was made by his son, who found his body
hanging from beam in the barn He
used a large chain and when found his
head was almost severed from his body
His neck was broken. 1t Is supposed that
financial trouble was the cause. He was
fifty-fve years old and is survived by
his wife, son and daughter, two broth
erS and three sisters.
Evening star., 1909-07-13
DISTRIBUTION OF ALIENS
COOPERATION SOUGHT By
STATES AND DEPARTMENT.
T. v. Powderly, Chief of the Divi-
sion of Information, Sends Out
a Statement

Cooperation between the governors OF
the various states and territories and the
division of information of the Department
more beneficial distribution of aliens i'm
the congested centers of the country. IL
sought in a communication which yester-
day was sent to the chief executives OF
states by T. v. Powderly, chief OF the
division of information.
This step has been taken In view of the
general demand for immigration of A
character that will make good, peaceful.
industrious citizens The letters were
written by way of suggestion to invite
an exchange of opinions and to secure
the views of the governors. 1t is par
ticuarly desired that all available data
regarding the resources, products and
physical characteristics of each state Nnd
territory be sent to the bureau.
AS to Vacant Lands.
Attention is called to the fact that
numerous inquiries are received as to
where vacant lands may be had. and, to
answer these questions, Mr.. Powderly
saws that the bureau would be glad to CO.
onerate with The states i'll directing the
attention of admitted aliens and others to
such opportunities for settlers.
The question. then. is asked II the gov
ernors have appointed agents to represent
their states at any of the Immigration
stations of the country, as provided under
tbe law and, If not II is urged that con-
siaar.tion he given the matter Every
faniiity will be afforded such agents sue
cassfully to carry on their work.
Evening star., 1909-07-13
browns While Trying Long Swim.

CAMBRIDGE, Nd, July 13.-While at
to swim mile and a half from
the power boat Iryl Wilde, owned by the
Adams Amusement Company, to the
wharf at Cambridge yesterday Morris
Cecil of New York was drowned. Cecil
was an expert swimmer. but was seized
with illness or weakness of some kind and,
after swimming 9n yards, tried to return
to the boat. but failed. Efforts al rescue
were unsuccessful.
Evening star., 1909-07-13

property and thence to Ethan Allen ave-
nue.. In lieu of taxes the town was
offered several hundred dollars worth of
stock in the concern. The matter was
referred to the appropriate committee
for consideration.
Evening star., 1909-07-13

Mrs. William +. Davis of Lancaster
county, Va. died at her home, near MI
marnock. She was fifty-siX years oid
Two daughters and three sons survive
her
Evening star., 1909-07-13
ROCKVILLE, MD.

Special Correspondence of The Star.
ROCKVILLE, Nd, July Is. 1909.
Joseph W. Smith. Philemon Smith Lans-
dale, Ethel Bell and Bessie NJ. Lewis,
Evening star., 1909-07-13
Investigating the Affair.

James Smith, who did the shoothg'
was released on $500 bail. He was re-
arrested after Miles died and will be at
the inauest which is to be held at the
District line tomorrow morning. Magis-
trate Behrend will probably conduct the
hearing. officers of Prince George county
are making a thorough investigation of
the shooting. 1t is said that chicken
thieves have given residents of that part
of the county a great amount of trouble
i'm recent months and that Smith un-
doubtedly thought Miles was there to
disturb the fowls.
Joseph Miles, father of the deceased,
is anxious that the shooting should be
fully investigated. He is satisfied that
the statement of his son is true, feeling
confident that he was not in the country
for the purpose of stealing chickens.
Evening star., 1909-07-13
Oxbrook Towels
Are Antiseptic and Absorbent,
Special at 12H c Each.

We are Washington agents for
the famous "Oxbrook" Towel-now
leading magazines. The best Union
Towel on the market-especially de-
sirable for use in dental offices, hos
pitals, hotels, etc.
Oxbrook Towels are II per cent
pure flax, and for ordinary uses are
more satisfactory than an all-linen
towel. A single trial will demon
strate the merit of 'OXbrook' Tow
els. Ask to see them at our linen
department.
The price is very moderate-1212c
each.
Evening star., 1909-07-13
Boys Underwear.
1Eo For regular
6oS soc quality.

A special purchase Of Boys Su-
. perior Quality Balbriggan Under
wear, the we'll known Lawrence
. mills product, offered tomorrow at
exactly half the established price
asked for these garments by other
. stores.
Extra fine, elastic quality; shirts
. with high neck and short sleeves,
knee-length drawers.
. Strictly first quality garments-not
. seconds
) Regular price. SOC garment. Sale
price, CSC each.
Evening star., 1909-07-13
DENIES HE WAS THIEF
Leo Miles Dies From Wounds
Received at Seat Pleasant.
PROTESTS HIS INNOCENCE
Declares He Went to the Wilhoite
Place Only to Rest.
ASSERTS HE MADE NO ATTACK
Father and Sister at His Side When
He Passes Away-They Implicit
ly Believe His Narrative.
PROTESTS HIS INNOCENCE
ASSERTS HE MADE NO ATTACK

Leo Miles. the Young man who was
shot and dangerously wounded yesterday
morning by James Smith, employed on
the premises of J. F.. Wilhoite. Centfal
avenue, Seat Pleasant. as described III
Yesterdays Star, died last night at the
Casualty Hospital. His father, Joseph
Miles, and his sister. Mrs. Steele. were
at the hospital with him during the day
and at the time of his death IheS
heard the statements made by the dying
Young man. and place implicit commence
in them He declared he was alone at
the time he received the fatal wounds
There were no men with him, he as
serted. and he was not there for any
unlawful purpose He said he was urea
and weary and that he sat down TO rest
and it was while he was seated there
that Smith flashed light in his face anu
quickly used the revolver.
Denies Making Attack.
Young Miles said he lifted his hands
ro,oot his ewes from the light and II
was while they were raised that ne was
shot. the first of the three sho's "ou"N
ing his hand. He also asserted nc ~"s
beaten nv Smith with washboaras al'er
he had been shot. He declared he hn."
If nobody but himself being ABOUT 'he
uilhoite place at the time he was shot'
and II there We're any chicken tnleVes
about there he was ignorant OF IT,
Miles had been away from home about
wear and was returning from baitlIncre
earIv Yesterday morning when, he SAID,
he lost his way and stopped at the VII
hottie place to rest until daylight when
he could resume his tramp. He demeo
that any blanket was thrown over lne
there who attacked Smith The patent
remained conscious until short While
before he died. The body of the young
man was removed to the undertaking es,
tablishment of Frank Geler,s sons, LILO
1tb street. this morning and prepared for
burial.
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Notice to Stockholders.

Please take notice that the an
nual meeting of the stockholders
of the Washburn Hall Associa-
ton, will be held at the Office OF
the undersigned on January 18th,
1909, at the hour of 8 o'clock p III,
at which time the following Off
GERS will be elected for the ensu-
ing year, three trustees, one treas
urer and one secretary.
G. O. Raugust, Secretary.
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Twice Told Tales.

How Chamberlain's Cough
cures coughs and colds
has not only been told twice but
il has been told Thousands of times
all over the world and will be told
again from your own home if you
will give it a trial. For sale by
Drug Store.
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Coughs, colds, Group and whoop-
ing cough are promptly cured by
CbamberlaiR's Cough Remedy
There IS no better or safer med
cine made as It contains no. aig
that will iinj,lre the smallest
Fol sale by Forbes' Drug Store
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FOR RENT a few houses.
Enquire Frank E. Funk. LIST Natl.
Bank.
Receipt books for sale at the
Leader Office. l5c apiece or two
for 25c.
Hugh Solemberger, Of Hancock.
was in Washburn on Wednesday
on business. at the courthouse.
We sell Guns and Traps chea p.
and buy Hides, Furs, Pelts, etc.
Northwestern Hide d Far Co.
Minneapolis.
DR.. f. O. Muralt and his bride
returned Wednesday from Hamil-
ton, N. D., and have taken rooms
at the Circuit residence.
There were no trains Wednes-
day on account of the snow. The
trains on Tuesday and Thursday
did not reach here until noon.
Car Of Bran and Shorts
just received r. N. Brown.
Miss Hilda Oberg left Thursday
FOR Brandon for a six weeks visit
with her parents. This is her first
visit from Washburn since she
came here two years ago.
Mrs. Lacy was down from Cole
harbor doing her winter shopping.
Mrs. Lacy at one time did all her
shopping in our town, but the new
towns are closer and it is seldom
Eshe gets to Washburn.
The Pythian sisters had a
spread in their lodge rooms Tues
day evening. 1t was the result of
a contest and the losing side fur
nished the supper. All members
and their husbands were present
and spent a most enjoyable eve
ming.
1t has been a great many years
since such nice weather was en-
joyed during the holidays: 1t
thawed every day for a week but
on Tuesday the wind began to
blow, and on Wednesday We had
the kind of weather we read about
in the east.
The new county commissioner
will be appointed next week to
take the place of the one not able
to qualify as he is now a resident
Of Sheridan county. There r a
good number Of applicants for the
position and some have been before
the commissioners this week.
The Washburn public school
will open Monday after the usual
two weeks Christmas vacation.
Prof. and Mrs. Dean went to Val
ley City Tuesday to attend the
State Educational meeting. They
will return Saturday. Miss OAR
by spent a week with friends at
Towner: Miss Brewster went to
Minneapolis with her mother to
visit friends and relatives for two
weeks; Miss Pierce visited the
Watkins family in Dickinson,
while Miss Westmiller remained
in Washburn at her home.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
3 LOCAL NEWS :


Found-a bunch Of keys. Call
at the Leader office for same.
Architect Hancock, of Fargo,
was a business visitor in Wash
burn over Tuesday and Wednes-
day.
Walfred Anderson, book-keeper
of the First National bank. spent
a couple of days in Bismarck this
week.
Druggists r: A. Pendroy and
John A. Hoyt were down from
Dogden this week on legal bust
ness.
There were twenty-nine mar
rage licenses issued during the
month Of December by the county
Judge.
- N.H .H". ..-H"-t 49, s@t Ii
C. G. Holman, a contractor Of
Turtle Lake, was in Washburn OIL
Wednesday, tffansacting business
at the court house.
Attorney Geo. Kremer, Of the
firm of Owen & Kremer Of Bal
four. transacted legal business in
our city this week.
John Buchholz, Of Coleharbor,
transacted business in Washburn
and visited among his friends for
several days this week.
Hides and Furs tanned for
Robes, Coats, Rugs, etc. Write
for free Catalog Is. Taubert's.
Tannery, Minneapolis, MINI.
Chas. P. Hogan, a well-to-do
business farmer of Underwood,
was in Washburn the first Of the
week on business at the court
house.
Contractor Powers, who has had
charge Of the construction of the
office building, was in Washburn
the first of the week to meet with
the county commissioners.
III. G. Govern, of Turtle Lake,
who has a contract to paint the
Office building, was a business
visitor in our city Wednesday. He
was accompanied by his father.
There we're only two bids sent
in for the steel vault fixtures for
the new Office building. They
were from Walker Bros. & Hardy
and the Bismarck Tribune. Both
bids were rejected and the notice
will be advertised again.
"A good many dinner parties were
given on Christmas and a number
more will be given today. Christ
mas was a quiet day in Washburn.
The beautiful weather in the after
noon was enjoyed by a number
who weht skating and ice boating
on the river.
Miss Wren Ward came down
from Washburn on Saturdays
train on her way to Tyler, MINI,
to spend the Christmas holidays
with her sister. Mrs. ". =. Hoggue.
From there sheswill 60 to visit her
father at Marine. Miss Ward Ward has
been employed in the register Of
deeds Office at Washburn for the ne
past three years, and has made
friends who sincerely regret her
departure. Several small parties
and dinners we're given for her,
and the young ladiesSof the court
house, presented her with g beau
tiful sterling silver spoon! Miss Miss
Ward does not expect to return to
Washb,urn, but will stay il her
natiye state for some time Sat least,
Palladium 3a.
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Notice.

Anyone found occupying or fire.
quenting the Washburn Opera
House, unless leased for such
purpose be It male or female,
grown ups OF minors, will be
prosecuted for trespsssing. with
ont further notice. G. 9. Raugust
manager.