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The morning times., 1896-01-08

The charity fund at the disposal of the
police is running very low with the severe
weather. The dema nd for help calls for
an expenditure of over $1OOa day. As the
cold continues the number of applicants
may be expected to increase as many have a
lit,le store of fuel and food which is cx-
hausted with few days of hard weather.
Contributions are being received by Chief
Clerk Sylvester which Will keep relief work
going several days longer than could be
hoped from the regular fund. Inmany cases
the> donors request that their names shall
not be given. Yesterday the hot was: X.
W. Dunn. So: NJ. s. of New York, ,$25; Z.
R., $50; II. H., $25.
NO PERSON NEGLECTED.
Superintendent Tracey said there was no
danger that the necessities of any deserving
person. would DE neglected. More money
would be provided by the time the present
supply is exhausted. A meeting of the
representatives of the different societies
interested will be held in few days and
plans for future, work Will be perfdcled.
Mr.. S, W. Woodward has been absent from
the city for a few days but has returned.
His presence al the meeting to represent the
Associated Charities is regarded US es-
lsential.---
the closing Of The johnson school at Mt.
Pleasant on two days recently, complained
OF by Mr.. 7. Edward Clark. WAS caused
by red tape and somebody's fault. The
matter comes under the school board di-
rectiy, but Commissioner Ross said yester-
DAY the board would undoubtedly make
quick work OF any one found in the wrong.
Ii was not usual for a janitor to allow a
school building to 60 unheated and the
school to be dismissed for lack OF little
kindling.
Tlnr cv,ln -
ing, but the supply OF wood had been ex-
hausted. This arose because OF some failure
to connect on the part OF the contractor and
the Inspector. An order was given last week
by Property Clerk Beckett for twenty-five
tons OF coal and two loads or wood. The
coal was sent on Friday, except one ton
which was sent yesterday, but the wood
was not furnished.
- WASN'T INSPECTED.
The contractor said he could not send
it till the District inspector had approved
and this he bad not done. The janitor not
having wood, failed to supply the lack and
the teachers found the building unheated
when they came In Monday morning. They
sent the pupils home.
Secretary Falk was notified of the dismis
sal OF the school and he a once telephoned
Mr.. Beckett at the District Building. Mr.
Beckett made inquiry OF the contractor
and when told the wood had not been in
spected directed that supply should he
sent at once without waiting for approval
by the Inspector. This was done and the
school was open yesterday.
The Commissioners, in. letter to Chair
man Babcock. recommended favora BILE
action upon the bill to regulate the practice
of medicine and license physicians, which
has been prepared for Introduction by the
two medical societies of the District, rep
resenting the two principal scho OILS OF
medicine.
The morning times., 1896-01-08
NEW OFFICERS INSTALLED.
Epworth Leagues Enjoyable Meet.
Ing at Hamline NJ. E. Church.


A meeting or the Epworth League was
held last evening at Hamline NJ. E. Church.
the Rev. L. b. Wilson presiding. Prof.
Otis d. SWEET rendered the organ voluntary,
and Mrs. J. r. Mickle conducted the singing.
Rev. L. T. Widerman, ID. D., pastor OF
McKcndree NJ. Z. Church. read the Script.
! ure lesson and made the opening prayer,
which was followed by a bass solo by
]. Walter Humphrey.
The address OF the evening was de-
livered by Hon. James z. Watson, N. C.,
and ex-president of the Indiana State Ep-
worth League.
The Rev. L. B. Wilson installed the fol-
lowing new officers: W. B. Matthews,
president; Rev. 7. j. Clark, first vice presi-
dent; Mrs. NJ. NJ Mitchell, second vice
president; Mrs. E. s. Moulton, third vice
president; William j. Palmer, fourth vice
president; F. T. Israel, recording secre-
tary; George s. Gibson, corresponding sec
rotary; E. q. II. Austin, treasurer; Miss
Estelle Crump, -superint endent unior
League.
The senior banner will be presented to
Bethesda maryland Chapter by the District
president, and the junior banner to North
Capitol Chapter by the Rev. II. b. Leech.
superintendent OF the fourth general con-
ference District Junior League.
The next mass-ineeting will be held at
Waugh NJ. E. Church, Friday evening, Feb
ruary IA, at 7:30 O'Clock, in charge OF
First Vice President Rev. T. J. Clark.
The morning times., 1896-01-08
ONE KILLED AND ONE SAVED.
Escaping Gas Causes II Tragedy in
I'm a Q Street House.

Escaping Gas Causes IA Tragedy IN
I'm a Q Street House.
Isabella Gibbons, colored, living at No.
4OS G street northwest, was found dead
in bed yesterday morning, by her brother,
the pastor of Mount Carmel Baptist Church.
Death resulted from aspbyxiatioD.
Mrs. Virginia Hall, who roomed with
the Gibbons woman, was found lying on
the bed in an unconscious condition, but
she will live.
When the two women did not appear at
breakfast yesterday morning, their brother
became alarmed. Then he noticed the
odor of gas In the halfway, aud re-
ceiving no response to his knock, broke
In the door and found the women i'll the
condition described. Coroner Hammett
was notified. but decided that an inquest
was unnecessary, as death was purely ac-
cldental
The morning times., 1896-01-08
Liberty Lodges Insta llattop.

The installation OF Liberty Lodge, No. 2,
Improved Order K. of P, took place last
evening when the following officers were
installed: George W. Fechner, past COM
mander; j. H. Sommer. commander; c.
Kraft, vice commander; W. Pruitt treas
urer; j. B. Wolff, prelate; j. W. Wasney,
scribe: W. T. Byron, corresponding scribe:
K. c. Cooley, sergeant-at-arms; Henry
Jueneinann, inside guard; W. McGinnis,
outside guard. The installation was con-
Quoted by the following supreme and grand
lodge officers: William Brackha gen, su-
preine commander; George Scheueh. past
grand commander; L. W. Scheuch, grand
John Enders, g. v. commander;
william Eldridge, grand prelate; Charles D..
Scheuch, grand F. s.; John H. schenerger
g. R. s.; ]. II. Cramer, inside guard; j.
Dove, outside guard.
The morning times., 1896-01-08

tIedSuftT, SfCket DUfyVe, WOItUy UtTdN
William c. Hammond; warder inner gate,
Mrs. Adelia A. Fought: war1er outer gate,
Fred A. Wilker; past noble commander,
Herman +. Denhan.
The newly elected officers of st. johns
Commandery have been installed by Deputy
Grand Commander Thomas NJ. Downing,
as follows: Noble comma nder, John A.
Pearson; vice noble commander, Miss Jen-
ME C. Bean; worthy prelate, John N. Ehle:
keeper of records William E. Graham;
financial keeper of records, E. R. Bartlett;
treasurer, Mrs. Emma McKim; worthy
herald, Miss Gertrude R. Bartlett; war
der outer gate, Bella W Beebe.
The morning times., 1896-01-08
STRUCK by a Train.

James D. Goheen, a blacksmith, twenty
two years old, was struckby Baltimore and
Ohio train at Trinidad yesterday afternoon
and slightly injured about the leg and back.
He was brought into the city on the train
and taken from the Baltimore and Ohio
depot to his home, No. z40 First street
north west. by Ambulance Driver Richmond
in. the police ambulance He was not
seriously hurt.
The morning times., 1896-01-08
Assault with Intent to KIM.

The police of the Sixth precinct are Just
now keeping their eyes open for Robert
st. Clair, colored resident of Platter alley,
who Is wanted on the somewhat serious
charge OF assault with intent to kill on an
other resident of the same court, also col
ored and one-armed, whose name is not
known. The assault occurred yesterday,
and the toughness of the onearmed negro's
skin saved him from being corpse.
The morning times., 1896-01-08
southern Republicans Organize.

The SouthernsRepublican met last night
at No. 93e N street for the purpose Of or
ganizing National Republican Associa
ton. All the Southern States were repre-
sented. The meeting was called to order
by F. d. Lee. Z Speeches were made by
Messrs. o. D. Morris. John T. Cheshire.
C. W. White, H9P. Hall and Louis Collins.
A temporary organization was effected
and the association adjourned to meet
January 10.
The morning times., 1896-01-08
Leg Broken Above the Knee.

Richard sleet, an eleven-year-old colored
boy, living at 1923 street southeast, was
run over by cart yesterday and his left
leg broken above the knee. The accident
happened on G street, between Second and
Third streets, In front of the Lincoln School
building. Thelad was
Hospital for treatment.
The morning times., 1896-01-08
stone for the Library.

The Secretary of the Interior yesterday
transmitted to the House detailed state
ment of the account of the business with
Stout, Hale & Bangs, on contract for
granite furnished for walls of cellars and
subbasemeDt of the new Congressional
Library Building. and finds the amount due
the firm to be $96, 6,6s7.77. He recommends
that 1t he paid.
The morning times., 1896-01-08

D4diti0hal promotions: Robert
S Mosher OF Kentucky, from $1,000 to
81 300. and designated as appointment
clerk; H. Warren Smith of Iowa, from
81 400 to $1,000, bureau OF accounts;
william C. Mayo OF Virginia. from 81 200
to 81 400, bureau of rolls; and library;
Miss Lucy Abbott of Ohio, from 81 900 to
81 200, bureau of rolls and library, and
Miss Sarah Lee of Virginia, from $500
to 81 900, consula rbureau.
The morning times., 1896-01-08
HE SEES AMERICAN WEALTH.
Curious Inquiry From Wales Received
In This City.

Edward Jones, who says he is next of kin
to Thomas Roberts, believed to he dead,
has written to 1.-The Probate Department,
U. s. Government, Washington, America, y
to Inquire if there is any money deposited in
that office 10 the name of Roberts.
The letter was dated at Durlch, North
Wales, and finally reached Register of
Wills McGill, who will have the proper
response returned. He has no knowledge OF
the person Inquired after. and consequently
has no money belonging to his next OF kim
although some one who reads this may
be able to throw some light upon the
subject.
The morning times., 1896-01-08
ATTACK ON THE RESERVE.
Treasury Officials Condemn the With
drawals Made to Buy.

Trensury Offtc1MIS COndcmn tie WIFI
drawals Made to Buy.
Treasury officials are watching with keen
interest the renewed attack on the gold re-
serve and do not hesitate to express the
opinion that most or the gold now being
withdra wn is taken out by the intended
purchasers Of the new bonds.
They condemn such proceedings in strong
terms, but with the present laws on the
statute books see no way to legally stop
such withdra walls. @
with yesterdays Withdrawals out the
Treasury gold reserve at the close of bus
mess stood at $5S,635.71O. The amount
of gold reported withdrawn at New York
by Assistant Treasurer Jordan was So
900, 900, and there was deposited $780,
900, making the net loss for the day ST.
4OO. 900,
The morning times., 1896-01-08
From Ciytl Life to the Arr

From Civil Life to the Army.
James Sprigg Wilson Of this city, has
been appointed assistant surgeon In the
Army with the rank Of first lieutenant.
Lieut.. Wilson will report for duty ct the
Army Medical School IN tnis city.
The morning times., 1896-01-08
Herhert ts1,pu TO New yort

Secretary Herbrrt win go over to New
York today to attend the jackson Day ban
quet to be gtvennat the Hotel Savoy by the
Young Mems Dnsiness Democratic Asso-
citation. He win deliver an address.
The morning times., 1896-01-08

Some decidedly Interesting Developments
were had at the meeting OF the supervisors
OF the primary election for delegates to the
national republican convention, which was
held yesterday Iafternoon at the office OF
Col. Myron NJ. Parker. on street north
west.
The special development was that Carson
and Parker propose to run the board aud
are not affected in the slightest degree by
the Qualm OF conscience which has led Mr.s
Gleeson. the other supervisor, to say that
supervisors of elections should not be Judges
of their own elections.
Mr.. Gleeson made this latter point In
writing In the following letter, which was
readat the meeting OF the board:
GLEEsON'S LETTER.
Messrs. Perry II. Carson and II. II. Parker,
supervisors ETC.:
Gentlemen: Having been designated as
one OF the supervisors OF election by the
National Repnbican Committee under the
following authority:
Resolved, That primary elections De
held in each of the .Jwenty-two lection
districts OF the District OF Columbia for
the Nv o deleg ites to the na ationa naiconvention;
Resolved, That such primary e.eetions
shall DE conducted ana the Results cerfiiled
by an election board, composed OF 1hree
persons, to be appointed by this committee:
Resolved, That the time, places and
ina nner OF voting The primary elections shal
be under authority and direction OF this
board OF election. and the resl.t OF such
election shall be certified by said board TO
this committee. and credentials shall be
issued by said board TO the persons VINO
are ascertained 10 be duly elected as dele
gates TO the Republican National Con-
yention."
Anu being a candidate for election under
this resolution for Il delegate to the ma
tional convention, IL does not seem to me
entirely consistent or proper that should
sit as asJudge to supervise my own election
and certify 10 the result. and issue creden-
uals TO myself. Such an anomoly in the
conduct or elections would seem 10 me not
only unjust, but ridiculous; therefore,
respectful designate and appoint Charles
Maurice Smith, ESD. as my representative
and proxy To attend the meetings or the
election board aforesaid. called for the
above date with full power and authority
in the premises. Very respectfully.
ANDREW GLEESON.
"a. .f4 Member Election Board.
REFUSED TO SEAT HIM :,
As Mr.. GieesoD was not present when the
board met th. merits of the communication
Were discussed by the oiher TWO memDers,
Mr.. Charles Maurice Smith, the proposed
proxy, being also in attendance waiting to
be seated. Messrs. Parker and Carson
promptly refused 10 entertain Mr.. Smith
in an official capacity.
e. Mr. Smith then made his argument on
the general line OF the legality Of proxies,
both in poiii les and business, but the board
was deaf TO argument on this line, having, in
fact already announced it's decision. When
Mr.. Smith retired Mr.. G,eeson, who was
not far off, came in. and as the matter
was res adiudicata, and he had put him
self on record. he cliimed in with the re-
The morning times., 1896-01-08
Mr.. GlEEsOIHl QUIlMs
Thought He Should Not Sit as
Judge Of His Own Election.
sENTA PROXY TO THE BOARD

His Man Was Turned Down, How
ever, and. the Session Was an In
terestinR One-Col. Parker Was
Made Chairman and Fiscal Busi-
ness Was Taken Up.
The morning times., 1896-01-08

Great MusliD Bbderwear Sale at the Bon
Narohs.
The morning times., 1896-01-08
CHARITY FUNDS RUN Low
Clerk Sylvester Is Recs wing Con-
trihutions Every Day.
RELIEF MEETING IN ORDER

Comm issioner Ross Says Somebody
May BE Held Responsible for the
Closing of Mt. Pleasant School for
Lack of Fuel, but the School boa I'd
Must Take Care OF the Matter.
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IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
BROOKLINB.

Rev. and Mrs. o. j. Taylor took a car
rage drive to Ludlow and East Walling-
ford last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. johnson of Boston have
bought the farm known as the Dunklee
farm of MIR. Winslow of Townshend, and
have moved there.
Rev. A. A. Estabrook of williamsville
will preach at the Methodist church next
Sunday, May II, at p. NJ, in exchange
with Rev. H. E. Parker. All are invited
to come, to hear and help.
The Baptist Sunday school re0rganized
last Sunday and these officers were chosen
Superintendent, f. O. Mortified; assistent
superintendent; G.. f. Ware; secretary, l..
W. Bush; treasurer, W. r. Harris; libra
rians, Clarence Bush and George Ware, jr.
Harvey Eddy died on Saturday at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Joshua Shat
tuck. Mrs. Eddy survives him. Mr.. and
Mrs. Eddy lived here several years ago.
They removed to Orange, Mass, but re-
turned 10 their daughters home here a
year or two ago.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. c. M. Rob-
bins was invaded last Saturday evening by
80 or more of their Brookline friends, who
reminded them that it was the 18th ami
versary of their marriage. L. w. Bush in
a very pleasing manner presented Mr.. and
Mrs. Robbins with generous purse of sill
yer as token of the esteem of their friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robbins responded, thank
ing their friends for their kind remem-
brance. Music followed, and refreshments
of cake and coffee were served. The even
ing will long be remembered with pleasure
by Mr.. and Mrs. Robbins.
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TOWNSHEND.
Death OF J. ]. Dale.

The community was greatly shocked
Tuesday to hear of the death of j. j. Dale,
which occurred at ) 80 that morning. Mr.
Dale had been at home for several weeks
in very respondent frame of mind on ac-
count of business pressure and overwork,
and his bodily health had gradually given
way until after a serious illness of three
days the end came quietly and unexpect-
eddy. DR.. Conland was called in counsel
Monday, but little could be done for his
relief. The funeral was held at the house
on Thursday, the burial being in lakewood
cemetery.
John j. Dale was born in West Towns
bend in 1874 and was the youngest of
three children of j. j. Dale and Roxana
Batchelder of this town. His sisters, Mrs.
d. c. Wilson and Mrs. Ellis, have been
for many years in Beaufort, S. c. Mr..
Dale spent his boyhood days in Peru, max
ing his home for some time with his uncle,
Daniel Batchelder. When the Civil war
broke out, though very young man, he
showed his love for his country by twice
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SOUTH NEWFANE-

John Bartlett and family are at Mrs. NJ.
L. Brooks's.
DR.. Shepard of Greenfield, Mass, was
with his brother, S. G. Shepard, over sun
day.
Sumner Shepard suffered a sunstroke
Saturday and is not able to be out at pres
ent.
Harrison Aldrich Of Boston has been
here for a week or so looking after his
summer residence.
James Bruce and Arson Collins return
ed from Gassetts last week, where they
have been looking after the soap business.
Rev. Mr.. Bickford left Monday for Bos-
ton and will visit in Maine before return
ing here. Consequently he will be absent
next Sunday.
Mrs NJ. L. Brooks had fall recently,
injuring one leg so badly that she had to
be helped to the house and has not been
able to leave her bed since.
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NEWFANB.

Rev. Mr.. Wiswell of Putney spent a day
at Mr. Davidson's this week.
The annual meeting of the w. c. T. L.
will be held at Mrs. Morse's next Wednes-
day at O'Clock =. VI.
E. p. Wheeler and Walter Wheeler of
Willamsvile began the carpenter work on
the parsonage Monday.
II. A. Kilburn is driving about the coun-
ty taking orders in behalf of Vermont
Spring Water company.
Mrs. G. p. Dewitt, who was at the
County house yesterday, rejoces in an i'm
proved condition of her hand.
The cottage formerly owned by Charles
Worster was sold to G. w. Knapp instead
of to Mrs. Holden, as was mistakenly men
toned last week.
About 40 listened to Mr.. Mullett's talk
at the town hall Wednesday evening, which
was mostly on pension matters. He is an
army veteran and is boarding. at Mrs. r..
Woods for a few weeks.
The gathering of 40 friends at W. T.
Bruces Monday evening was a genuine
surprise to Mr.. and Mrs. Bruce. The
pleasant affair was in honor of their 30th
wedding anniversary. Social intercourse
was enjoyed. Tokens of regard were pre-
sented with appropriate remarks by Rev.
Mr.. Norton, to which Mrs. Bruce respond
ed. Singing followed, and refreshments
were served. Rev. Mary Z. Norton offered
prayer, and the friends said goodnight.
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enlisting in the army. After the war he
went into business in Beaufort, S. c., be-
ing a member of the firm of Dutton, Dale
& Co., later the firm of j. j. Dale e Co.
This company has a large business in Beau
fort and adjoining countless consisting Of
a number of stores. They also do a large
business in upland and Sea Island cotton.
The terrible storm and cyclone of Septem-
Der, 1898, which swept the southern coast,
was especially disastrous to this business.
Mr.. Dale was untiring in his efforts to
assist the colored people and to restore the
commercial perity of that section. He
has made great effort for the past three
years to repair the losses and restore the
old-time prosperity. The overwork and
anxiety of business brought on the seri-
Gus Illness that resulted fatally.
Mr.. Dale married for his first wife Ora
Merrifield of Jamaica, who died leaving
three children Florence Orrie and Ed
ward NJ His second wife was Jennie
Case, who survives him with four children,
the youngest three years old He was a
man of fine business capacity, carrying
financial burdens bravely and being far
sighted and keen in his business transac-
tions. He was of a most generous nature,
hospitable, enterprising, public spirited,
remarkably devoted to his family aud
friends. His death is a great loss not only
to his immediate family but to this com
munity, as well as to the business circles
in which he was an important factor. His
family have the sympathy of many friends
in their hour of sorrow.
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DUMMERSTON,

G. D. Sargent was chosen delegate to at
tend the Democratic state convention, at
the caucus held last Saturday evening.
P. w. Manley's "spike-tail'' horse died
recently from the effects of a severe sting
ing by honey bees one day last week. Mr.
Manley was more fortunate than his horse
and has survived the attack which the
bees made on himself. Misfortunes do
not come singly. Mr.. Manley's conflict
with the bees was soon followed by bat
tie with ierocious animal of the bovine
species that held him at bay in a corner
paving and believing furiously, and was
just on the point of impaling him on his
horns, when a well directed shot from
rife in the hands of Mr.. Manley's son
laid the furious beast PROSTATE on the
ground
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JACKSONVILLE.


A. p. Edwards has sold his farm to Ed
ward Boudry.
A. E. Briggs, Esq, of Searsburg visited
in town last week.
w. A. Brown has built sidewalk in
front of his premises.
Charles Briggs of KeeDe, n. H., has
been visiting in town the past week.
w. f. johnson has sold his farm to w.
A. Brown. Consideration is understood
to be about $4,000.
Claude Pike has moved from Mrs.
Hunts tenement to the Valentine house
he bought recently.
Loren NJ. Adams's family have moved
from No. ) to Guilford, which takes some
very bright children from that school.
Hull Il Allen rented their place to A. p.
Edwards but went and nailed the house up,
not for fear he would move in but out.
DR.. Edward S. Niles of Boston has been
in town buying supplies for fixing up the
premises he, his brother and sister bought
in Halifax Centre,
Rev. R. c. T. Mckenzie was booked to
deliver his lecture, "The pessimistic side
of life" Tuesday evening, but the grange
had gathering that evening so the lecture
did not come off.
When spring opened our village looked
very neat, but improvements are going on.
c. l.. PEBBLES has painted his fathers house
Brown d Lake have painted several,
among these the houses of S. G. Easton,
Lula |. Pierce, Leola l. Temple, Emily
Bennett, and they are yet at it. Samuel
May has papered several houses. c. II.
Waite has new bay window and Lula l.
Pierce fine piazza south and east sides of
her house. The Universalist church is be-
ing painted, and Moses Bennett is painting
his house.