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The times., 1897-03-26
WILLING TO BE THE FIFTH.
He Was Sad, But Filled With De.
Termination.

He wasa wofully meIanCholy-looking man,
and sighed so deeply that oceans of pent-
up misery seemed to flow from his SOUL
as he said in a voice as mournful as a
cemetery bell:
Il want To get married-that is, Mary
Ann does-andI want To get license
The guardian of the matrimonial mar
ket eyed the sad-looking applicant care
fully while he satisfactorily answered the
usual questions. When handed the license
the gloom on his face deepcned and his
sigh was more woful.
You don't appear TO be very happy over
your connubial prospects, remarked an
observing bystander.
Happy; l should say not he said and
after long pause added soIemnly, I'm
committing suicide
The dickens you are
Yes, legal suicide; for l am going TO
marry n woman who has already had four
husbands in seven years, and they are all
dead. / knew them all-strong, healthy
young men they were, but aftertwo months
OF married life they rapidly pined away
and died, and she has each time grown
stouter and healthier. Yes, she'll kill me-
but II marry her or bust" and with an
other sad, sad sigh he withdrew from the
clerks office.
The times., 1897-03-26
THE INAUGURAL SURPLUS
-
Chairman Bell Returns From His
Vacation i'm Florida.
Over Fifty Applications From Vari-
Gus Institutions for the Fund.
The Convention Hall Idea.

Mr.. C. j. Bel, chairman of the inaugural
executive committee, who has been ab-
sent in Florida for ten days or SO, has re-
turned To the city. Mr.. Bell found a va
cation necessary after the long, contin-
uous work OF the Inauguration, and es-
pedally of the last two weeks. He passed
the Tune agreeab!y aud profitably, judg-
ing from results, in Southern Florida, ut
the Miami Hotel and in its ncighborbood,
and wears again his pre-inaugural coun-
tenance.
As has been stated, the inaugural COM
mittee has not yet been dissolved. There
are several matters yet to be rounded up,
the most important OF which is the dispo-
sition of the surplus, which will amount
to about SO 900 or 81 900. 1t was at first
stated to be about $40 900, bat this was
at time when all the bills had not been
filed.
Mr.. Bell said last night that the commit
tee would be called together next week
when perhaps the final meeting would be
held. He has already taken up the woIk
where he left off A meeting will be held
early next week. The longer the sur
plus remains unappropriated the more nu
merous become the applications for the
fund. Mr.. Bell said last night that there
We're at least fifty letters, each of which
asks for a share or all of it, or makes sug-
gestions as TO how the money could best
be expended. Tie Children sCountry Home,
the Florence Crittcndon Mission, the A $50
ciated Charities, several asylums and pri-
vate institutions are applicants.
The committee Will be met by a difficult
problem, but il will. no doubt, be solved
to the advantage of at least one, and
possibly several institutions, although
there are some Of the members OF the COM
mittee who are in favor of making the
surplus a nucleus for a fund to build u
city convention hall. 1t is proposed to
ask Con Gress for an appropriation to help
the citizens who may interest themselves
in this project 1t is backed up by q great
many of the District military men, who
have in view the use OF such a building
as an armory. The loss to the Government
every four years of from $40 900 TO S100,-
600, when the balls are given at the Pen
sion Office, has been suggested as good
reason why Congress should look favor.
ably on the convention hall scheme. The
opinion of several of the prominent com
nittee men, how ever, is that the surplus
will he used this time for charitable pur-
noses
The times., 1897-03-26
City Brevities

The thirty-second annual convention Of
the Y. NJ. C. A. viii meet in Mobile, Ala,
April 2125, 1897.
Vice Rector DR.. Garrigan, Of the Catholic
University, will leave tonight (Fridayl for
Norfolk, Va, where he VIII preach Sunday.
Chief Justice Bingham yesterday directed
that juries be empanneied to inquire into
the sanity of Charles Lyons and Stephen
A Davis.
A spark from locomotive in the Balti-
more and Ohio yards caused a slight fire
at the depot, about O'Clock last night.
Loss, SIS.
Senator Quay returned from Philadelphia
last night, where he went to attend to
some private affairs. His health has
much improved.
Lieut.. Gessford reports three trees
In a dangerous condition ON Thirteenth
street, between Princeton and Harvard
streets northwest.
The congregation Of the Fifteenth Street
NJ E. Church VIII tender the new pastor
a reception this evening in the Sunday
school room Of the church.
The 274th regular meeting of the Bio
logical Society OF Washington will be held
in the assembly room Of the Cosmos Club
tomorrow evening at clock.
Rev. Dr- Rogers viii give his last lee
ture in the present course this evening,
at the Church of Our Father. His subject
viii be The Tnumphs OF the Book
Eastern Lodge, No. Z, /. O o. F., has is
sued invitations for a smoker to be given
at odd Fellows Hall, on Seventh street
northwest, next Wednesday evening.
Rev. DIR. Shahan, professor of early
church. history at the Catholic Church, is
giving a course OF historical sermons at
the high mass on Sundays in the Cathedral
of New York.
john Edward Todd, who was adopted
when a boy by Mr.. Samuel Beall, and has
since been commonly known as John Ed
ward Bcall, yesterday applied to the court
TO have his name changed legally from Todd
TO Beall.
A bill in equity was filed yesterday by
James E. Bryant, Of Paducah, KY, in a
suit against Henry c. Bliss and others, ask
ing for the partition OF lots l9 and 20,
square 172, portion OF the estate of Ed
mund Bryant.
President James F. McHugh, of the
local Federation Of Labor, arrived yester-
day from an extended tour OF the East
The trip was made in his official capacity
Of general secretary and treasurer of the
Journeymen Stonecutters' Association
Mr.. u. e. Eichelberger, employed with
the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company,
corner Seventh and f., fell down the cellar
way yesterday morning, dislocating his
l..
lis now confined to his residence, 723
Sixth street northwest.
DR. Conaty, rector of the Catholic Uni
yerSity, will return tonight from Pitts
burg, where he had attended the anniver-
Iary exercises OF the Western University OF
Pennsylvania. He will be a speaker at
The Colohists' Day celebration in Baltimore,
30 be given by the Catholic Club.
The times., 1897-03-26
DROWNED MAN IDENTIFIED.
Voodoo Doctor Barbour Has Sold
His Lust Charm.

The body of a coIoIed man which was
taken flom james Greek yesterday nom
ing has been identified as that Of Barbour,
the neglo voodoo doctor.
The body was discov cred about s O'Clock
yesterday morning in the creek, Just be-
low the X street bridge, and recovered by
Policemen Henry and McGraw who caused
it to be removed TO the Sixth precinct
morgue. Cato Bray, cclOTed man, rec
ognzed the body as that or HaIBour. He
had been missing from his home, No. 1912
o street alley, for about two weeks, and
the police Were notified to look out for
him, but it was supposed that lie was III
the workhouse, whereea considerable EoI-
tiOn Of his time was spent.
Barbour was a familiar character in
South Washington and about the alleys
in the northwest for "a number Of years, ana
not infreuuently caused the police trouble.
Some years ago he yictInized an old
colored woman out-of her savings, and was
convicted and served u termin Jail for the
offense.
He came here from Indian Territory
and frequently clai elto be an Indian half
breed. He also claimed to have been a
member of the Indian police, and as an
evidence of this exhibited an Indian police
badge among more than Il hundred badges
of all designs and commemoratinS as many
evchJs. all of which he carried with him
of all times. His other stock In trade
consisted Of bag OF herbs and several
cats claws. He eXerted great influence
over the more ignorant Of the culored
population, who regarded the voodoo doctor
as being able TO cure all their ills and
settle their troubles with his herbs and
magic power.
1t is supposed that he fell into the creek
when intoxicated.
Coroner Hammett will investigate the
case this morning.
The times., 1897-03-26
Major Temples VIII Filed.

When Major S. Temple died, last fall at
Greenville, Tenn, he left a win and two
codicils, which were placed on file yester-
day in the office of the register of wills,
this city The will is dated May Il, 1894,
and the codicils bear date of May and Ma V
IL, 1896. Tie executor named in the
will is James ID. Richardson, of Murfrees-
boro, Tenn. The estate, which is valued
at S25, 900, S divided equally among four
sons and four daughters, and a sister-in-
law, a niece and Richard Robinson are be-
queathed ST 200 each.
The times., 1897-03-26
Wants a Deed Set Aside.

Rosanna W. Clark, executrix of the es-
tate of James E. Clark, formerly of the
firm Of william E. Clark & Bro, has
brought suit In equity against William G.
Widmayer and Anna R. Widmayer, to have
the deed of transfer of certain property set
aside She claims that the conveyance
in question was made for the purpose of
preventing her from collecting certain judg-
ments obtained by the firm OF William E.
Clark & Bro. against William G. Wild
mayer
The times., 1897-03-26
A VERDICT FOR MIR. TOWERS.
Receivers Damages Against tie

Receivers Damages Against tie
Metropolitan Railroad Company.
David Towers, manager of the Skating
Rink, yesterday before Judge McComas and
q jury recovered a verdict of $3.50 dam
ages against the Metropolitan Railway
Company.
Several months ago Mr. Towersleft Chevy
Chase at about 3 O'Clock in the morning
to ride to this city on his bicycle. When
be reached Ninth and streets the wheel
ran into a manhole which some employees
of the company had left open, and Mr.
Towers received Severeinjuries. Hebrought
suit against the Metropolitan Company for
$1,000 damages.
The times., 1897-03-26
Suit for an Accounting.

James p. Edwards Yesterday filed u
bill in equity against James Trowley, ask
ing for an accounting and an order
restraining Trowley from the collection of
bny money on account of an agreement
Tor street improvement, alleged by Mr.
Edwards TO have heea entered into by him
lelf and Mr.. Trowley. Mr.. Edwards asks
b have Mfr. Trowley restrained from col
lectinE any moneys, and that receiver
be appointed TO take charge OF the busi-
hess, and that the partnership be dis
polyed.
The times., 1897-03-26
Fraternity Men to banquet.

The Chi Deuteron charge, of the Theta
Delta Chi fraternity, will hold its annual
banquet tonight at Freund' s, No. S15 Tenth
street northwest Hon w w Thomas. late
minister to Sweden; Hon. Henry Gibson
and Hon. S. c. Stevens, of the House OF
Representatives; Scnor De Quesada and
other distinguished members are to be
present.
The times., 1897-03-26
The Case Not Prosecuted.

George Robinson was arrested on Oc-
tober %, 1896, for acting in disorderIy
manner. While Policeman Emmert was
taking him to the police station, Robin
son assaulted him. A first trial resulted
in conviction. Robinson secured a new
trial. 1t was to have come up yesterday,
and on motion of the district attorney
the case was dismissed.
The times., 1897-03-26
Decrecs of Divorce Granted

Judge Hagner yesterday granted de-
cree of divorce in the suit OF Belle E. Dick
son against her husband, John F. Dick
Eon, on the ground OF cruelty. Florence g.
Morgan obtained decree of divorce from
her husband, James L. Morgan, by Judge
Hagner. The ground fer the suit was de
sertion.
The times., 1897-03-26
Robert Grant Makes an Assignment.

Robert Grant, of No. 1918 T street
northwest, made an assignment yester-
day to Henry F. WoCdard for the benefit
OF his creditors. Mr.. Grant was dealer
In bric-a-brac and antique rugs, and the
assignment was a surprise to many. 1t
is claimed that the creditors Will be fully
protected. The assets are estimated at
S3i, 800, while the liabilities ale but S21,-
S51
The times., 1897-03-26
The Rows Would smoke.

A barn in the rear of NJ. B. Ebert s
shoe store, on II street northeast,
between Seventh and Eighth streets, was
fired yesterday by two boys smoking
cigarettes. The barn was entirely con-
sumed, and Mr. Elbert's store and Chinese
laundry Were slightly damaged.
The times., 1897-03-26
Receiver Asked for a Laundry.

A bill was filed in the equity court yes
terday by Cornelius Berber against Arthur
E. Wells, praying that receiver be ap-
pointed for the laundry business at 3237
street. Berber asks to have the affairs
Of the laundry wound up, and that Wells
be eujoined from carrying on the business
aud from contracting debts.
The times., 1897-03-26
Milltner Makes an Assignment.

The assignment of Anna R. Heffernan,
a nlliner at 926 Ninth street northwest,
for the benefit of her creditors was ar
nounced yesterday. The principal cred
itor is Rosa f. Downing. The assets are
said to he S55T.33, and the liabilities.
81 4S5. .e6
The times., 1897-03-26
Marriage Licenses.

Licenses to marry were granted yes
terday to the following:
Lewis Stewart and Mary Glascoe.
Walter Clare and Emma Tolliver.
william II. Barnes and Rosa E. Smith
wellington Kugler and Florence II. VOL
lard
The times., 1897-03-26
Judge Scott a Substitute.

Chief Justice Bingham yesterday issued
an order authorizing Charles J. Scott, q
Justice OF the peace, to act as judge OF
the police court until January l, 1898.
Judge Scott Will officiatc there when
the police court justice is unavoidably
absent.
The times., 1897-03-26
s1.a5 to baltimore and Return.

Via b & o. L. r. All trains March ~ and
2S. Valid for return journey until fol
lowing Monday. nih25-4t
The times., 1897-03-26
S1.35 to Annapolis and Return

Via B. & O. r. R, all trains, March 27
and %. Valid for return passage until
following Monday. mh22-1t
The times., 1897-03-26
Robinson & Cherry Co.,
18th and F SITS. N. w.
Che ~ ~ Times
E0NA FtDE CIRCULATION.

The circulation of The Times for
the week ended March 10, 1897,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-06-25
UNCLE SANS CHARGES.
New England Men Affected 10y Re-
cent Pension Changes.

WASHINGTON. u. G.. June p Tho fol-
lowing pension changes are announced:
Maine-Original. John l.. Crrancr Bath:
additional. ingalls, Evans. South Paris. j ohm
Wilson, East Newport increase, Stephen 5.
Nelch. Raymond: original, widows, etc.
Ruth 5. Parker tmotherl Monroe Centre;
Eliza Warren. Frerport.
New Hampshire Original Louis Laramy.
Laconia additional. Nehemiah l.. Richard
son. West Niudhdm Hosea G.. Pickett. Win
chester; reissue. Harry G. Fay. Claremont
original, widow, Mary j. IaSker, COntoo-
cook.
Vermont-Original. james Titus. Walling-
ford: additional. Asa O. Larkey, Swanton;
Aaron GoSs, MorrtOwu: increase, Lurien G.
Aldrirh, Chelsea.
Massa ,hu .etts Original Francis Ham
mUui. Chelsea; Edward W. Watts. Boston;
John sullivan. South Boston; Hiram Plum
mer, Boston; Daniel Crowley. Cambridge
port: Augustus Frazer, Chelsea: Henry +.
Jones. Berkshire: James Durdan. Medford /;
Grin l.. Cutting. Holi~tOn f iward Shehan
Peabody; additional. Frank Goodroad. Fall
River: Henry Nogel tdcceasoil, Lawrence;
restoration and reissue, John ID. Miles de
ceased. Greenfield: renewal and increase,
George q. SanbOrn, North AttlcborO: re-
newal and reissue especial June II. james
Blair. Worcester; increase. James W. Hurd,
Lynn; original. widows. etc, Angeline l..
Miles, r enfield minor Of Michael MrCrate,
Chelsea: Annie Callahan, Dalton; Mexican
war widow. L Elizabeth Basey Fall River.
Rhode Island Original. Albert l.. Wood,
Providence reissue. John f. Leach, Provi-
dence original. widow. etc, Mary f. Ball.
Rumford Ahbir Josliu, Woonsorkct.
Connecticut Original. William J. Bradley,
Madison Nicholas Higgins, New Haven :;
Nathaniel Begcs. Hartford: additional
William W. Stone. Noroton Heights.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-06-25
SPAULDING ACQUITTED.
Has Twenty-Seycn Other Charges,
Though, to Meet.

CHICAGO. Ill. June 22-Charles W.Spauld-
ing. eX-presidrnt ofthe defunct Globe Savings
bank and ex-treasurer Of the State univer
sity was acquitted on the charge of embez-
Element. The verdict was general sur
prise, as the instructions of the court to the
jury left scarcely any chance for an acquit-
tai. The first words uttered by SpauldinG
after the verdict had been read in court
We're: well, this is surprise.
The specific charge against him was
the converting of $1,000 worth of the bonds
OF the Pittsfleld school district in Pike
County. These bonds were hypothecated
with the Metropolitan National bank of this
city to secure loan of $3.50. Spaulding
owes his acquittal to single word in the stat
ute. That word is interest" The jurors
could not become reconciled to the PROPOSE
tfon that the eX-treasurer of the University of
Illinois Intentionally embezzled the bonds of
that institution. There are still 81 indict-
ments hanging over him. and he will lie
tried again. Spaulding is the middle aged
man who went daft" over his typewriter,
gave her free run of the safe and 800, 900, a
portion of which was refunded by the girl.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-06-25
LICKED THE WHOLE FAMILY.
Two in Jail and One Fined All
Ahnut a Poll Tax.

WEST BREWSTER. Mass, June 22-Eben
5. Rider. post master here. was one time col
lector OF this town and failed to collect 1900
in taxes which sum he had to make good to
the town. Since then collectors have had
sorry time in trying to collect Riders over
tax jeremiah Il. Wixon is now collector
and with Constable Edwin +. Hutehins met
Rider In the demand for the money
there was a fight in which all three
took part. Rider was OyerpOwered and
finally consented to 20 along, but
in his own team. All went to Ri
dcr's house and the latter procured
permission to go into the house to change
his clothes before going to jail In the
house h. shut the door in the officers face
and Geiied him to break the door down. Yhs
constable allowed he would do it, and
Riders son. James who happened on the
,rcLr allowed that if this was done he
.James would breat the cOnstables head
Ahnutth- time another son. Charles. put in an
appearance and there was a general miXup all
around in which the Riders got the worst of
it, Then Mrs. Rider. mother of the boys.
cried aloud in anguish that they were kill
ing Cha,lie' upon which Mr. Rider senior
came uut of his hole and was promptly sub
dued by the doughty constable. All the
Riders were locked up, bailed out and sub
segurntiy tried. The "old man and his son
James are now cooling off in the house OF
correction. while Charles had to contribute
50 to the public fund.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-06-25
DETERRENT SENTENCES.
One Thief Gets Life and Another 10
Nrni,s-- HrnInl \ ASSnmli.

BOSTON Mass. June - on April 27
about midday. Frank St"iuberg, "who has
done time under numerous aliases. and
David Cummings. also notorious and fire.
qucutiy imprisoned crook. entered drug
store on Washington street. aud asked the
proprietor Patrick Morris, an old man. to
dress Stcinberg's leg, which the latter
said had been injured. When Morris
stopped to look at the leg Stein
berg hit the old man on the head with
a jimmy, and he and his companion jumped
upon and beat and mutilated the old man
terribly. Then they looted the safe and cash
drawer, and ran out. They were quickly
apprrhended. In court Steinberg under
the name of Frank Howard was given a life
sentence. the Judge expressing his entire
acQuiesrence in the scathing denunciation Of
the robbers Cummings was given sen
tence of not less than - nor more than %
years. Both men are about 30 years old. 1t
is thought that the righteous severity of the
sentence may pet as a deterrent to this kind
of crime which has become alarmingIy fire.
uuent.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-06-25

SHELBURNE FALLS. Mass, June o.
Jack O'Neil, charged with the murder of
Mrs. Hattie MeCloud in this place last
spring, will be tried next month. An at
tempt was made to have the trial post
poned. Counsel for the defence said that
recently information had been received of
great Importance to the prisoner, and time
was desired to investigate. Attorney Gen
eral knowlton appeared forthe government,
and said that District Attorney Hammond
was i'll and would not be able to go on with
the ease. Judge Mason said that the case
would not be tried in August, and that there
was press of business during the succeed
ing months. and that If postponement was
granted it would be until December, and the
court said that this was postponing too long
a case of such Importance. He said that the
only thing he could do was to grant weeks
time, until July 10.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-06-25
WORSE THAN BRUTE.
Tcamstcr Feloniously and Fatally
Assaults Little Girl.

SOUTH ROYALSTON. Mass. June %
As Gilbert Peters. a big. strapping Nova
: .otiamau, teamstur employed by Mr.
Carter OF Wateryille. was driving along the
road here he saw Nora +. Finn. l3 years old
and Belle Rollins, wears old. He jumped
from the team and tried to commit
IN indecent assault on the larger
girl. who ran and screamed. Then he
attacked the little Rollins girl, and in full
sight of her grandmother with whom she
lived. and one or Two other women fatally
accomplished his purpose, only desisting
when he saw men coming The poor baby
was 50 frightened and injured that she
died in a few hours. The foul
brute was followed to his home and arrested
charged with indecent assault, but the news
coming that the child was dead, the charge
was changed to murder.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-06-25

BALTIMORE, Md. June 22-Miss Eliza
beth H. Key. granddaughter of Francis
Scott Key, who wrote the "Star Spangled
Banner has abandoned her struggle for
self-maintenance and is now an inmate of a
charitable institution here. All the fund
raised by an appeal to generous public be-
came exhausted. In a last extremity the
household effects were sold, and when the
pittance derived therefrom had disaT peared
the offer made by church society OF per-
manent home was ac 'epted. The aged
mother of Miss Key, now in her S5t year,
who is blind and helpless, accompanied her
daughter as the guest of charity. The
mother is the widow Of Francis Scott Key,
q son of the poet.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-06-25
LACKED PRESENCE OF MIND.
so There Is an Absence of Money
and Diamonds.

LYNN. Mass, June 22-Edna Nc Arthur,
"a prepossessing young woman (Which is
nice to know. but really doesn't affect the
case) went to the Boston & Maine railroad
station to meet her mother. She laid her
gloves, veil and purse down to say 'howdy. "
and when she turned around her purse was
gone, and an old peddler was just put
ting his hand in his pocket. Miss
Macarthur screamed and acrusekthe man OF
to be searched. A crowd gathered but no one
had presence of mind enough to detain the
man until an officer arrived, so he ran out
and escaped. The purse contained $50 in
in money, two valuable diamonds and rail
road tickets.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-06-25
TIRED OF A TRADE.
Went to Sea and Became SkilIfuI
Navigator.

BlDDEFORD, Ne, June 22-Captain
William Hill. retired mariner and one of
the oldest, best known and most highly re-
spected citizens, is dead. Captain Hill was
born in Saco. and when in his teens" went
to Boston, where he learned the stairbuild-
ers trade. He became tired of that kind Of
life, aud few years after shipped before
the mast on q cOasting vessel. For
40 years he went to sea in the
coasting trade, having command Of
schooncrs for years and making a
record as one of the most efficient navigators
who ever sailed from this port. He was one
of the oldest members of Bradford com
mandery, X. I. He leaves two sons and
three daughters. Dr. Wight Hill of Plym-
outh, Rowland. Miss Grace. Mrs. Mary Foss
Of this city and Mrs Jennie Willis of SOmcr-
vile. Mass