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The times., 1897-07-20
JUMPED FROM THE BRIDGE
Fear of Sickness Drove Aged Mr..
Brunn to Suicide.
He Was yyeIl-Known Insurance So
IIcitor and Leaves IA yvife-Body
Quickly Recovered.

Aaron Brunn, aged seyenty-two, well
known insurance man, having his office
at No. $40 + street northwest, committed
suicide yesterday morning by jumping inta
the river from the Long Bridge. 1t is
believed by Ills relatives and frien9s that
the act was committed while he was saf-
ferng from temporary mental derange-
inent, as he had given no previous indi-
cation that he contemplated ending his
life.
Mr. Brunn has been q sufferer from
acute nervous attacks for about five
years, and last Saturday he had mast
severe seIzHie which caused for a time
partial paralysis 1t Is thought that the
fear of another attac w hich should
permanently paralyZe him SO preyed upon
his mind as to cause a Temporary aberra-
tion.
Mr.. Brunn leaped from the rail CT the
bridge very rear the draw. 1t was rain
ing torrents at the time and be had been
carving a raised umbrella, but this he
carefully lowered and leaned it against
the side of the bridge before he climbed
the railing, No one saw him jump or
heard the splash, but the attention of a
coIored man named bradley was attracted
by his struggles in the water.
The cry Of Man overheard" was raised
and a crowd soon collected, but no one
dared To jump in to attempt a rescue.
After 4 few struggles he sank for the
last time and only his straw hat and lead
pencils floating on the surface marked
the spot where he had gone down.
The police boat Joe Blackburn going on
its rounds came upon the scene a few
minutes later, and lowering its Crap
ping irons. in less than half an hour had
recovered the body.
His residence was at No. $40 Missouri
avenue, and he had resided in this city
for about thirty years. His aged wife lives
at the above number
Mr Brunn was a native of Germany,
and was q member of the ROYAL Arch
Masons and American Legion of Honor s.
ISOLATION The funeral Will probably take
place tomorrow from his late residence
The times., 1897-07-20
The Newell Libel Trial.

Mrs. LHCy Bacon Newell will be placed
on trial in criminal court No. this morn
ing to answer an indictment of libel alleged
to have been committed against Martha
Roberts. The plaintiff, who was for some
time clerk in the Pension Office, be-
came involved in some difficulty with
Mrs. Lucy Bacon Newell, and it is alleged
she wrote or caused 20 lie written a letter
Of such a scandalous nature tha t n warrant
was procured for the arrest Of Mrs. New
ell. when the case came up in the rolicn
court she was held for the action Of the
grand jury and a tire bill for criminal
libel was found against her.
The times., 1897-07-20
4 TEST CASE TO BE MADE.
The Right of Hucksters to Cry
Their Wares


The question as to the right OF hucksters
to cry their wares on the streets was
again argued In The police court yester-
day.
The case was that OF Pernard Dyer,
and he was charged with advertising that
be had vegetables for sale on street
northwest
Il propose 10 make a test case OF this,
your honor, said Attorney John Clarke
Cor the defendant, ''and | make two claims.
First, that in considering these eases the
degree Of noise made in the outcry should
lie considered, siuce the police regulation
s.ates that no needless outcry be made :
Secondly, l cllin, that the regulation is
unconstitutional.
Nj. Pueh, for the prosecution, claimed
that the calling of wares was d violation
OF the regulations
"Judgc Kirnball has passed on this ques-
ton continued Mr Pugh 80 has
Judge Miller think. Your honor has
alsJ heard this question areued The Com
missioners have on several occasions CON
sidered the advisability or modifying the
regulations; but, in the meantime. the
officers have nothing 10 do but enforce
existing regulations"
Personally" said Judge Mills, II am
I'm sympathy with these people, but l
think the intention or the regulation is
to prohibit any outcry whatever, but the
constitutienal.ty Of this regulation, think,
cannot be passed on by this court, and
must impose a small fine
''If You viii take the defendants ger
sonal bond said Mr.. Clarke, Il will
have him here on Thursday for sentence;
but 1 shall make a test OF the constltu-
tionality OF the regulation OF the Com
missloners"
VERY we'll" said thn court. TAKE the
HarDpr ~
The times., 1897-07-20
sEMBLY GETS SIX YEARS.
Forged the Name of L. r. Robinson
TO a Check for 81.

Thomas a. Sembly, alias w. II. Cooper.
alias William Smith, against whom an in
nctmeut upon two counts was found for
forgery. was brought before Justice Cole
yesterday and pleaded guilty to both counts.
His counsel made an eloquent plea for
mercy, but the court thought otherwise,
and sentenced him to six years in the New
Jersey State prison.
The charge against Cooper was that he
forged the name of E. R. Robins son TO q
check drawn upon the Bank Of Washing
ton for 81 70, payable to one George
Brown. which check was given to one Haus-
ilton Clark.
The times., 1897-07-20
Blacks Air Motor Report.

Engineer Commissioner Black submitted
yesterday his report upon the investiga-
ton, made by the engineer department, of
the Hoadley-Knight air motor, proposed
as means of propulsion by the Soldiers
Home and lexington Railroad and the Belt
Rail way. No definite action will be
taken until General Superintendent W
Kelsey Schoeff, of the railway system,
can be heard relative to the report.
The times., 1897-07-20
ENGINE HOUSE FOR THE G. p. o.

Deficiency Bill Conferees Agree on
Appropriation of S23 600.
The coufcrees on the deficiency bin
have agreed 10 insert in the bin the
item apprupr.atng 50 500 for library
for the Government Printing office and
$4,000 for the erection of an engine
house for the Government Printing office
on property adjoining belonging TO the Gov
eminent.
The item of So 400 for the Washington
Gas Company for extra lighting has been
rejected.
The times., 1897-07-20
Two Years for Theft

Frank jenkins, William Bowie and viii.
lam Row ser were found guilty Of larceny
before Justice Cole in criminal court No.
/, yesterday, and sentenced each to two
years in the New Jersey State peniten-
tiary. The trio entered the store of
Joseph Rosenhaum, 516 Four-and-a-half
street southw est, on the night Of March
81 last, and stole quantity of clothing
valued at S45. They ere captured with
the goods, aud when arraigned they pleaded
no. guilty
The times., 1897-07-20
Building Permits Issuad

The following permits were issued by
the inspector Of buildings yesterday: E.
a. AtchiSon, 1903 Massachusetts avenue
southeast, one three-story brick dwelling:
to cost $1,000: Washington Hebrew Tenn
pie, sos Eighth street northwest, one brick
and stone synagogue, two stories and
cellar; to cost $4,000; Thomas Coakley,
ga Second street southwest, repairs to
cost $500; Mayer Brothers, 937 and $40
+ street northwest, repairs to cost So 600.
Washington Brewing Company, Fourth and
streets northeast, repairs to cost 5000
The times., 1897-07-20
RIcrcIist Seriously Hurt.

Richard SewalI, an insurance collector,
while riding his bicycle on I street, be-
tween Eour-and-a-half and Sixth streets
soUtl west. yesterday aftepo N, was thrown
to the roadway and seriously injured.
The accident was caused by the front
wheel coliapsing He was removed by
the police TO his home, No 622 Pennsyl-
vania avenue southeast
The times., 1897-07-20

Last summer one of oUr grandchildren
was sick with a severe bowel trouble"
saws Mrs. E. G.. Gregory, of Fredericks-
town. Mo. "0ur Doctors remedies had
failed: then we tried Chamberlain s Colic
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy which
gave very speedy relief" For sale by
Henry Evans, Wholesale and Retail Drug
gtst. e3S street northwest and Con-
necticut avenue and S street northwest
and 142S Maryland avenue northeast.
The times., 1897-07-20
Demands q Jury TrinI.

A jury trial was yesterday demanded
for Margaret Carroll, oolored, charged
with keeping a "speakeasy'' and bawdy
house at 94S II street, by Jeffords and
Peyton, attomeys for the defense Bond
was furnished in the amount Of 81 .OaO
for the appearance OF the accused for trial
on August f.
The times., 1897-07-20
A Bicycle Thief Sentenced.

James wilkins, the bicycle thief, who
was indicted for the theft of a bicycle
from J. o. Tune & Brother, on July
last, pleaded guilty yesterday in Criminal
court No. 1, and was sentenced by Justice
Cole to two years in the New Jersey
State prison
The times., 1897-07-20
WASHINGTON LAW AID CLAIMS COMPANY

Rooms D x ?, 472 La. ave NV.
This company viii purchase ReaI Estate,
the title To which is defective or in dis
pute, or vln clear up said titles for the
owners. WIN pay back taxes az a discount
VIII furnish bonds in criminal and civil
cases. VIII act as receiver. assignee.
guardian or trustee. VIII prosecute Claims
or all kinds and Will BU AND SELL. such
as are ASST enable
Street and Steam Railroad Accident
Cases g Speciality. No charge for COnSuI-
tatlon- Financial Assistance Furnished 20
Gugants on Reasonable Terms
Telephone No. Ills JOHN q. SLATER =
y1-u President
The times., 1897-07-20
SO To Niagara Falls and Re- $40
turn via Pennsylvania Railroad.

Special trains, with parlor cars, will
leave Washington at 7:30 a. m. July %,
August and 19. September and 16.
Tickets limited to ten days, allowing stop
ovef at Buffalo, Rochester and Watkins
returning. Rate, $40.
1y12.13,15, 1919 20, ,21e-13,1 ,16, 1919,
20,21m
The times., 1897-07-20
Let us solve it for you.
Ladies'
Wash
Waists.

In looking through our stock OF Ladies'
Wash Waists we ind that we are over
lOaded-aIibOugh We have averaged 500
wais-s aday within the last thirty Cays,we
sill have more than 500 dozen on hand,
The times., 1897-07-20
New ParIor Car Service TO Har-
rishurp via PENNSYLVANIA RniIroad-

Commencing Friday, July 6, parlor car
Will be operated on trainleaving Washing
ton at 7:50 a m. daily, except Sunday.
connecting at Harrisburg with parlor car
service for EImira, Rochester and Pittsburg.
Jyi5, IL ,19-e&16 is, ,20-m
The times., 1897-07-20

NERVOUS TROUBLES, all kinds, cured
with Animal Extracts Free book tells
how. Wash'n Chemical Co., " ashington, ID
c. For sale by w. s. Thompson, 7o3 18th
81 NV Je3U-u
The times., 1897-07-20
TOTEAR0UI

A large store and continue to 90 a big
business seems TO be an enigma TO 80
many people.
Let us solve it for you.
Take a cool head-saturate it with COM
mon sense-have plenty OF stock with
real phenomenal prices and you can 10
business in 4 building without roof.
All goods which were advertised in Sat
urday and Sundays papers viii be on
sale again tomorrow at the same prices
on account of the weather.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-06-22
The Illegally Of Pooling by Railroads

In contemplating the alternative
which will be forced upon the railway
companies If the supreme court decis-
ion be maintained, it is proper to say
that while pooling has been commend
ed and resOrted to abroad, was rec
commended by the CulfOm committee,
and has been endorsed by the most en-
inent railway experts Of this and other
countries. it remains forbidden here by
law. If it continue forbidden, n the
railways are to be interdicted from
forming traffic associations, what re-
ain for railways and public protec-
ton, in their mutual relations? If the
railway companies may not meet and
agree upon mutual rates, fares, rules,
conditions, clasSificatiOns, tickets, La
bilities fer persons and property, eXcur-
sion rates for great public occasions.
times of trains, etc. in what condition
are they or the public to be left? The
resultant differences of condition would
introduce more uncertainties into all
commercial conditions, would lead to
more preferences and determinations
and constitute a greater restraint of
trade than IF competitive ines agreed
to and published common rates, fares,
and rules. Forwarders and receivers
and travellers engaged in actual con-
tact with this problem. all know that
practical freedom Of trade Is not to be
obtained by its legal restriction, and
that the liberty Of reasonable contract.
which has, from time immemorial. JUS
tilted proper agreements, has
that parity Of railway conditions which
is the first essential or freedom OF
trade, the removal Of restraint. and the
stoppage Of favorftfsm-Mr. George r.
Blanchard, in the June Forum
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-06-22
Castle Haynes Phosphate Sold.

Mr.. w. H. Chadbourn, one of the di-
rectors Of the North Carolina peniten-
tiary and chairman of the finance
that all the phosphate mined by the
penitentiary at Castle Haynes up to
this time has beef sold to the NavasSa
Guano Company. Arrangements are
being made by the penitentiary au-
thOrities to mine phosphate on an ex-
tensive scale at these mines. Convict
labor is used.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-06-22
Will Probably Cruise atWrightsville Beac

Will ffODADly CTu1Se AT w r1KnCSV1lie fb0acn
Lieutenant Commander George l..
Morton and Chief BOatswain Albert
Prempert will leave for New Bern this
morning to attend a meeting Of the
officers of the North Carolina battalion,
Naval Reserves, who will assemble to
elect a commander of the battalion.
Since the resignation of Commander
Winslow. Lieutenant Commander Nor
ton has been acting commander.
The battalion consists of four diyis-
ions-the ones in Wilmington, kinston,
New Bern and Elizabeth City. Besides
electing officers, the battalion will de-
whether to hav a cruise this sum-
mer or not. It is not probable that
there will be a cruise. owing to the
fact that the legislature did not make
the necessary appropriation 10 enable
the boys to go on a cruise. If there
will be no cruise by the battalion, the
Wilmington division will probably have
a cruise of it's own at Wrightsville
A crew of the reserves will leave here
in a week for Elizabeth City to bring
back the steamer Lilly, which was re-
Gently turned over t the reserves by
the state authorities.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-06-22
JOTTINGS.

The agricultural department of a
Texas newspaper is conducted by
Green Meadows Brown. They have an
eye to the eternal itnesS of things.
Baltimore. and il is several hundred
feet long" Can Ii be possible hat Bal
timore is trying 10 pose as a seaside
resori?-Jacksonville Times-Union.
A st. Louis mar named Darwin stole
some sausage from a butcher shop the
other day, but the butcher caught him
and obtained the missing links. Darwin
is now Eliminating on the descent Of
man down in a dingy Cell under the
Four COURTS.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-06-22
German Press on Annexation

Berlin, June 1.-THE Vossiche lei
tung thinks that the action of the
United States on the annexation of Ha-
wall imposes upon Germany and Eng
hand the necessity of devising measures
to prevent the adoption of a similar
policy as to Samoa.
The Post, however, expresses the au-
lucrative view held when it says:
Germany has long regarded Hawaii
as within the sphere of American in
terests and can scarcely find any pre-
text either to question the right of the
United States to annex or to interfere
by protest or obstruction
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-06-22
Human Remains .Found in . Burned
Building.

Albany, N. Y, June 17.-While clear
ing away the ruins of the Delevan
house, which was burned on December
81, 1894, wOrkmen today found the re-
mains of three bodies. The remains
were only a half burned skull, parts
of the pelvis bones of three persons, a
thigh bone some vertebrae and numer-
Gus small bones They were identified
as the bones of Mary Carsy, Bridget
FitZgibbons and Thomas Cannon.
They were hotel servants n occupied
rooms under the roof in a corner Of the
building. OF the fourteen persons who
lost their lives in the fire, all have now
been accounted for except NOgenta
Sturea, d servant who slept on the top
floor.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-06-22
ARRAYS Between French and ItalianWork

Paris, June lin a fight between
italians and French workmen at Bar
carin, near St. Louis du Rhone yester-
day, two Frenchmen were killed. The
district is intensely excited and the pO-
lice are taking steps to quell further
disturbances.
Another ARRAY between French and
Italian workmen has taken place at
Los Salins de Gironde, nea Aries. An
Italian was stabbed by a Frenchman,
w~hereupOn the French population made
an onslaught upon the Italians, who
fed for refuge to Basse Comargue.
Troops have been sent to the scene of
the disturbance. Later dispatches from
Aries that affairs are becom-
ing quieter at Les Salins de Gironde,
and that work is being resumed there.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-06-22
THE sHERIFFs' CONVENTION.
To Meet July 27th-Programme Of Pro.
ceedings Mapped Out by the State Treas.
urer.
Especial to The Messenger.)

Especial to The Messenger.)
Raleigh. y, G.. June 1.-THE state trea-
surer this afternoon made announcement
that the sheriffs' institute would meet in
Assembly hall at Morehead City. at $50
o'clock p. m, July 9th and would con-
tinue through the 18th and 18th.
The following six questions are to be
discussed:
/. Methods of listing property for taxa
ton.
2. Powers. rights and specific duties OF
list takers, county commissioners and
sheriffs in questioning returns Of prop
erty.
3. Solvent credits and invisible proper
ty. How can listing for taxation be Sc
cured.
4. Should sherifs indulge tax payers be-
You'd the time prescribed by law?
). Should reward be offered by state for
information of false return OF property
by tax payers?
6. What taxes, if any, should be collect
ed by state treasurer?
Some one will be elected to lead off on
each one Of these subjects, TO be followed
by general discussion.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-06-22
Mckinley Invited to Virginia
Messenger Bureau, Park Hotel,

Washington, June ia delegation
of the Southern Patriotic Legion of
the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.
called on the president today to invite
him to attend a reunion Of their organi-
Zation at Harrisonburg, Va, next fall.
This is the league of ex-confederates
which visited President Mckinley at
Canton before the election and after
ward. On their last trip he promised
to honor them with a visit. He told
them today that he would be glad to
attend if they could postpone thu re-
union to mex yea If they insisted. ne
said, he would go this fall. but thought
it best, as he had just seen down that
way to put off the visit until next
year. The committee agreed to a post
ponement Of the reunion.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-06-22
Not tn Delay the Tariff Bill.

Washington. June l1.-Some OF the
democratic members OF the S
com mittee on finance said today that
henceforth they would interpose no oo-
lection TO the rapid disposal 81 the tariit
bill. They Viii suggest mendrneh's
and ask votes on them for the purpose
OF making a record. but there VIII. II
they a control the matter. be no ions
speeches on h schedules. with the
possible exceptions OF Wool, hides, lne
paragraph which q repuo-
have promised TO report, and q
few other sections. The indications
now are that the republicans will with
draw the internal revenue provisions OF
tn@ bill
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-06-22
MR.. NJ. s.
Secretary Caroline Insurance "a

Secretary Caroline Insurance Co
DEAR S1R-Allow me to thank YOU for
the prompt and equitable settlement, mad.
by you today as General Agent Of IN.
Carolina Insurance Company. tn the nav
ment in full OF the loss on the Hemenwav
School building. recently destroyed by fre
The settlement made is entirely salts
factory to the School Committee and It is
evidence that the C~ompany's affairs are
in the right hands and that your patrons
interests will be fully protected and their
losses settled with the least possible de-
lay.
1t gives me pleasure 70 volunteer thi.
statement; and you can Use Il IN any way
that you see fit
Yours very respectfully.
(Signeil JAMES r. POST. JR.
Chairman School Committee.
District No l.
Losses unpaid at this date in the Carolina
Insurance Comapny.......... None
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-06-22
Death of Hector McEachern.
Especial to The MeSSenger.)

Lumberton, N. c., June 17.-Ex-
Sheriff Hector M~cEachern, of Lumber
Bride this county. died early this
morning of paralysis. He was one of
the best and most prominent citizens of
the county, having served as member
of the legislature and as sheriff for
several terms He was also an officer
in the confederate army and won much
reputation for bravery in the late war.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-06-22
THE TRUKERS.
Arrangements Completed for the Annual
Meeting of the General Association Here
Next Tuesday.

IN hAO 0GIc
Next Tuesday.
Pursuant to adjournment at their
last meeting, the New Hanover Fruit
Growers and Truckers Association met
at the court house yesterday at 3 D.. m.
President E. w. Manning presided, and
Mr.. Sol. j. Jones. the secretary. was
on hand.
The minutes Of the last meeting We're
read and approved.
Mr.. H. T. Bauman, of the committee
appointed to secure reduced rates from
the hotels and railroads for the dele
gates and visitors to the annual meet
ing Of the East Carolina Fruit Grow
ers and Truckers Association. to be
held in Wilmington next Tuesday,
made the report for the committee. He
stated that satisfactory rates had been
secured, including rates to Ocean View
by the Wilmington Seacoast railway
and to Carolina Beach on the steamer
Wilmington.
On motion of Captain w. P. Oldham.
it was decided to secure the court
house for the annual meeting of the
general association.
On motion. it was decided bv this
association to dine the delegates Of
the general association at The Orion
on Tuesday.
Mr.. G.. w. Westbrook moved that
Messrs. H. T. Bauman and W. a.
Vyr;-l+ H. o~~o;+ol oo-a~.- l..
receive the delegates and arrange for
their entertainment. Captain Oldham
moved that Mr.. Westbrook be added
to the committee. and the motion as
amended was adopted.
On motion Of Captain Oldham, Pres
ident Manning was selected to make a
speech of welcome when the general
association %convenes.
I. All the members of the local associa-
ton were again urged by Mr.. West
brook to attend the meetings of the
general association and benefit by the
proceedings.
Mr.. WestbrOOk proposed the name of
Mr.. w. A. Riach for membership in this
dSSOCldllOl, anu IL Is ulld!LIiilOuSLy
elected a member.
The importance Of having all truck
growers to join the New Hanover AS
sociation was discussed. and steps were
taken to induce them to come in and
become members. Many Of the growers
are under the impression that the as
ISOLATION is for the benefit Of the berry
growers, but this is a mistake. The
object of the association is to benefit
| growers of all kinds of truck. The
usefulness of the association has al
ready been demonstrated by the fact
that a reduction of 20 cents per crate
secured, and the saving this season has
| actually amounted to more than $50, 600,
not to mention the gain by selling at
better prices by means of distributing
the shipments to the various markets
so that none will be glutted and cause
a fall in prices. The reason that the
association has been Of more benefit to
the berry grower is because they had
what competition will do. They are
also interested in securing advantages
and benefits for growers Of all kinds
of truck, and hope to ave the coop
Grafton of all
On motion of Captain Oldham. the
association adjourned subject to the
call Of the chairman.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-06-22

Columbus, Ca, June 1.-THE Georgia
banker were the guests Of Columbus for
of the association came down from Warns
Springs this morning On a special train
and were entertained by the Columbus
Clearing House Association and the local
business men. A luncheon was served,
and there were a number of informal
toasts. The association passed resolu-
lions expressive of their appreciation OF
ed. The Warm Springs barbecue this
afternoon marked the end of the conyen.
ton.