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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-16

Perry Enterprise-Ti We regret
to learn that Bee Guthrey, one Of our
promising young attorn VS. has de.
cided to leave us and locate in Ponct
City. We hope he may make as many
new friends as he has old ones here.
The citizens OF Ponca City should con-
gratulate themselves that they have
captured Bee Guthrey.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-16

The Lawn fete given by the Episco-
pal guild at the p easant home OF Mr..
and Mrs B. T. Hainer last evening
was an exceptionally delightful affair.
A large crowd was present and the
Young folks enjoyed the evening IN
dancing on "Brickner's portable plat
form" The ladies cleared a neat sum
from the refreshments served.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-16

Perry Enterprise Times Judge S.
II. Harris has number Of important
cases before the supreme court this
week, among them the Central Loan
and Trust Co. case and the test case of
BLACK VS. Jackson, Kay county, involv-
ing qualifications of homesteadcrs who
made the run from the Chilocco rese e
vation. The case will finally be deter
mined in the United States supreme
court.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-16

The great wheat crop that the farm
ers Of Oklahoma are about TO harvest
IS attracting attention in almost every
state in the union. Numbers of buy
ers from other states have invaded the
territory for the purpose of handling
the crop,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-16

The Greer county term Of court re-
suited ia the mistnal of Claude Kim
ball for murder; two years for George
Spencer for bigAmy; two years for
John Beaumont for grand larceny,
and one year and one day for Walter
v ReYins. for cnttle steRlinp
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-16

Children's day was appropriately OBJ.
served at the Congregational church
Sunday morning with an interesting
program OF exercises by the members
Of the Sunday school
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-16

Practice economy in buying medl'
omy TO get Hoods Sarsaparilla because
IL contains more medicinal value than
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-16

Mrs. w. l. Rhodes, Mrs j, p. Win
ton aud son Roy, Mrs. Young and son.
Ralph, and Mrs. w. S. Smith left yes
terday afternoon to attend the Chau-
tauqua assembly at Winfield, Kas.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-16

Little Georgia Gardner died OF lock-
jaw yesterday afternoon. after two days
illness. The funeral will take place at
the Christian church this afternoon at 2
o'clock. All friends are invited 70 be
present
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-16
Literary Notes.

Uncle Bernac, the new historical
romance by A. Conan Doyle, pictures
the adventures Of hero who crosses
from England TO France when Ma.
poleon WAS encsmped at Boulonge
aud meditating the invasion OF Eng
land
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-16

Mrs. Fred Wenner and children who
have been visiting her father and
mother, Rev. and Mrs. 5. z. Myers, re
turned home at Guthrie todaY.-Perry
Democrat Patriot.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-16

IL is estimated that 0klahoma's fruit
crop this season will be double the
yield OF any preceding year. Every
condition has been favorable.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-16

With but little care and no trouble
the beard and mustache can be kept
uniform brown or black color by using
Buckingham's Dye for the Whiskers.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-16

Mrs James Williams, whose husband
was killed by Clarence h. Douglass last
week, has assumed the proprietorship
and management OF the Chronicle.
Every paper in the southwest will
wish her "God-speed" in the under
taking,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-16

Hoors Pills are the only pills to
take with Hoods Sarsaparilla. Cure
all liver ills.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-16

The wheat crop In Oklahoma is trs
mendous this year. In Kay county
alone IL is estimated that the yield will
exceed 2, 900, 600 bushels
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-16

Paper bound books at &c each at
Lille & Co.'S. II
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-16

The cheapest books in the city at
| Lille & Co.'s If
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-16

Mrs. A. N J. Crook will entertain at
her surburban residence Wednesday
from 3 TO 6. complimentary 10 Mrs. j.
q. Tarsney, Of El Reno
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-16

Scottish Rte Masons meet tonight
All members are urged TO be present.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-16
CITY IN BRIEF.

Personal Points aud Matters rrAnspiriug
In aud About the Oity.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-16

J. L. Mitch is up from Edmond.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-16

Claude Parker and Postmaster Riner
are over from Chandler
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-16

Rev. and Mrs. D. J. NJ. Buckner left
for Winfield yesterday.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-16

Il. E. Howendobler was down from
Perry yesterday.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-16

Fred Hoyt, cashier of the Lincoln
county bank, is over from Chandler.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-06-16

Il. L. Delay aud wife are at Winfield
attending the ChGutauqua assembly.
The times., 1897-12-14
NATIONAL BOARD Of TRADE
Tweniy-Eighlh Annual Session
Opens at the ShOreham Today.
WHOLE NATION REPRESENTED
Men Well Known in All Commercial
Centers Among the Delegates
Important Subjects Relating To
Commerce and Other hiud red
Questions to BE Discussed

one hundred kings Of commerce and nler-
chant princes win begin their annual fight
with formidable economic problems at the
shoreham at = o clock today. The Ma
uonal Board OF Trade, representing tie
business men Of all tie large cities Of the
country begins the three days session Ct
its twenty-eighth annual meeting.
Ann ng The delegates in the city last
night We're b. Frank Howard, George X
stone, j j. Steever, B. 4. Eckhart, James
j. NicoI, X. S Lynn, w. 5. Warren, aud
Fl. J. nornmau, all from Chicago, at the
Arlington; Simon Sternc, Is. Waldo Smith
Frances b: Thurber, Silas NJ. Giddfngs, and
William Wiley, of New York City, at the
ShOrCi am Alonzo r. James, Charles Ken
nedy, and Edward W. Ames of Buffalo.
the Philadelphia Board of Trade, John Il.
Graham, z. Y. schermerhorn, Joel Cook,
Joseph :. Iarot, Z. Wood, c. Stewart
Patterson. William NJ. Coates, and William
r. Tucker; The Philadelphia Trades
League, Mahlon n. Kline, eX Gov
Robert F. Pattison, Samuel H
FreI ch, W s. Supplee, John q. CroXtuI,
Finley ACker, William Waterfall, A. u
4 u. Elliot and ". b. Kelly. the Atlanta
Chamber OF Commerce, former Gov. Il
p. Bullock, r. D. spalding, c. A. Collier,
mayor Cf Atlanta. J. G. Oglesby, 7. B.
Neal ard s. I. Woodson, all AT the a Ring
ton; tie Cincinnati people, among them
Mr.. Ed @. EShelby and samuel Bailey, at
The Cochran.
The preliminary business, the selection
uf presiding officer and the reference Jf
subjects 10 committees viii occupy tae
carly part Of today'S session.
Several subjects Of the utmost impor-
tance VIII he discussed 10y people WHO
know mos, about them in the country.
Among the commercial and ira nSpurta-
ton questions VIII be Interstate com
merce and the Interstate Commerce Com.
mission randrecommendatious by the Gamer
lean Warehouses A ssOCiatiom; the consular
service, raIlroa pooling, and recommends
uons by the Boston Chamber OF Commerce
,he Boston Merchants Association, the
New York BcarG OF Trade and Transporta-
ton. Il e Philadelphia Board OF Trade AMI
the Philadelphia Ira deS' League.
Manufacturing subjects the coast line
waterways, the Nicsragua Canal, the
Mississippi River Improvements, irriga
Jion, reciprocity, the tariff, the Loud
postal biz, the trade marS law, and the
control OF moHopolies, are All 10 Zoe dis
cussed by wsll-Rnown men
The times., 1897-12-14
PLUMBERS HAVE \ GRIEVANCE
VIII Tel Their Woes to Commits
sinners TomnrrnNY

The District Commissioners VIII give the
representatives Of the Master Plumbers
Association Of Washington a hearing to-
morrow at 100 a Ia, relative 10 charges
preferred by their representative, Mr.. VIII
liam Coch. against Inspector OF Plumbing
Charles A Ball. II IL charged that Mr..
Ban dominates the action Of the board of
plumbing inspectors, and ia otherwise OBJ
Jectionable.
More Than one member Of the board of
inspectors, one Of whom is also a MEM
Der Of the Plumbers A Association, was seen
lastevening but they wouldnot CorFobOrate
tile above statement.
Mr. Thomas Humphrey, president OF the
association, said that - far as he saw, aHd
he has been member of the board of
plumbing inspectors for several years, Mr.
Bail has always acted fairly and in the
hest interests of tile plumbers and the
general health OF thec5ty.
When the complaint was TO the atteu-
tion OF the Commissioners, by the master
plumbers they replied, revie wing the cases
referred to in detail informing the as
suciation tnat they saw no cause for
complaint. This was not satisfactory. and
they requested an audience, which was
granted.
The times., 1897-12-14
City Brevities.

William Cain. alias William King, wa :
sraigneG before Judge Bradley yesterday
on the charge eeoffalscpreuenses. OF He epleaded
not guilty.
Peter Cablan. a German, WAS arrest el
Yesterday by Policeman Oliveron complaint
of ms hFotEpr. John Cabban. An INV s.
t.satIon Of his sanity will De made.
Pensions were granted to ci;izens Of
washington Yesterday as follows. original,
Eugene Coffin, s.: renewal and reissue.
Valentine Blanchard, Sl2-5o; reissue, Bon
foeld Gorrel Sl7-
Mr. Georgia L. Gomau has petiJipned
Tor divorce from Mt Preston a. Cor
man. oH the ground Of desertion. airs.
GormaU was Miss Georgia L. HodgSins
before te- marriage, August IA. 1895.
Frank King, colored, had "a hearing tee
fore lugg, Embau yesterday, cha ged with
assat1m" Miss Mary DuTaut, aud sen
teuced o. SIX months in 5aH He had at
tempted 10 snatch a pocketbUuI from the
yo1he lady.
George g. McClaiu, carpenter, living Al
Aa. 720 Tenth street southeast, was NOV
ing some cases M tie National Museum
yesterday afternoon, when one Of them
rcu upon him cutting his face and head
iu several places.
The Eercin 80 veTn on Sunday elected Of
fieer> az rCli8ws- President. George
FIHSch, vice president W. Ruckdaschel:
Eecretary Theodore A LecEert. treasurer.
Ferdinand Miller; financial committee,
George Fogle. n. Holzbaie ierlein, A. Hatz-
feLd society physician, DR.. otto shelk-
SOM rcrges Mt st-arus, Michael koerner-
Amdnius Lodge No. %, f. and A. NJ
la-eiected the following officers William
j. Meyer, W. NJ. William Berger, s. W.
rt GcrSdurrf J. "; II. II. Gerdes, secre-
ta-y; II. T. kieS. treasurer; Harry Roths-
ctaid. =. D.; 4. Burklin, J. d; Andr. ]:
OIH. sud +. Escacnch. stewards. .,harles
B>clsoff. iil-r II. Brandes. N. Glaeser ana
=. n NeIners. proxies TO the grand lodge
7. Ms delegates "a Masonic board OF r..
lief. 81. Giaesrr: 10 So JOINTS Mite As
Foci alton T. GoldsCHmidt; To German
s4rI.fra-. a ..r-5---- -zs--IH-.sss s~=I~.
Chr. Nauder, a0g 7ih ST. For mincemeat
E#u eggnog no better liquor needed than
his old cal. Brandy or Sterling Rye ChisEy.
hutn soc qt. or his Go51 Medal Rye. 65c
u An free from fusel poison. 1t
The times., 1897-12-14
BELT LINE 10 Be SOLD
Judge Cox Renders His Decision
To That Effect.
Receiver Schoeprs Poor Prospect
for Being Reimbursed for Money
Advanced 10 Pay the Men.

The Belt Line is to be sold, by order
of the court. tc pay it's debts. Judge Cox
rendered his decision yesterday to that
effect.
The provisions Of the decree are that the
proceeds Of the sale shall he devoted 10
paying, first, the expenses of the sale,
second, the expenses of the receivership;
third, to the refunding Of loan of So, 800
secured by receivers certificates; fourth, to
redeening the bonds secured by the firs(
trust, and fifth, 10 redeeming bonds secured
by the second trust.
Judge Coz old not announce his decision
az to the trusteeship. The petition Of Re
ceiver ". Kesley Schoepf that he be al
lowed tC issue receiver certificates in
order to secure funds to pay the men was
denied.
As to the order Of precedence Of payment
Judge Cox's decision makes the payment
Of the debts incurred by the receiver come
last.
Although Mr.. schoepf Is not in the city,
from statements made by him to The Times
last week it is known that this decision will
be great disappointment to him in several
ways. He advanced So 900 to the road out
of hisown pockt fer the erepayrnento OF which
his prospects are not at present very flat
tering.
The times., 1897-12-14
WATER CoLoRs on VIEW.
Exhibition Continues to BE Wen NJ
tcnded-Some Pictures Sold.

The opening OF the second annual ex-
hibilion OF the Washington Water Color
Club, yesterday, at the rooms OF the So
Ciety OF Washington Artists, al No. G3O
Connecticut avenue was mar Sed by
large attendance or tie lovers OF the beau
ufui. The unanimous verdict OF all VINO
witnessed the excellent display was that
the exhibition is a grand success aHu Tar
slrpasses anything, of the kind arar saan
IA tur -vut4UndI 1apit3l.
During the hours which the parlurs
were open 10 the public yesterday the
rooms were visited by hundreds OF peo-
pie interested IN this special line uf art
The comment was very flatte1ng 10 the
WuTE displayed.
Many OF the paintings were sold during
The usY, some OF them rringiHg fancy pr ices.
Ihe pictures sold We're.
"A Day Dream Hattie +. Burdette:
sketch, Grace +. AUwaucr; "A Misty Morn
ing, Everett Warner, Sunset - II. Ho-
bart Nichols. Marguerite" Marietta VI
andrew =, Hay Weather Everett Warner.
The exhibition willcouJinue until January
=, 1885. On Mondays ana Thursdays the
hours VIII be from a 10. To s D. m and
ircm p. N. until D. m. On every
other day the rooms VIII be open from
a. N. until p. m.
The times., 1897-12-14
ACTION on A MEAT BILL.

George VoIeiff's Suit Against .4bbie
W GiIlett and Sarah w. Bradley.
Mr. George vonelff has entered a suit n
equity against Abbie W. Gilett and sareh
W. B-adley for the recovery OF meat
bi!, Of $67O.74, incurred by Mrs. Gillett
wh,n She was tie proprietress of the Hotel
Litchfield, on Fourteenth street The bill
was due originally 10 Mr. John II. Buscher,
the butcher. The syit alleges that Mrs.
Gnlctt bought meat from linn on credit from
earl in 1898 until October, 1896.
Mrs Gillett tEen gave Mr.. Buscher notes
for the amount, and conveyed the lot On
wlicH the Litchfied stands TO her sister,
sarah W. Bra dley, the other defendant,
ami left the city.
Air. Voneiff bought the notes from MI.
Buscher. He asserts that Mrs. Gilett still
own the property in reality, and that her
sister il only holding it in trust for her.
He states that he is of the opinion that
there it an attempt to defraud him, and
ASKS the court TO order the sale Of the
Litclfield property to satisfy the amount
The times., 1897-12-14

Don't he persus ded into buying linim2nts
without reputation OF merit-Cham2er-
iains Pain Balm costs no more, and its
merits have teen proven 10y test Of many
years. Such letters as the following from
l.. Il. BaG!ey, Hueneue, Cal, are coustsatly
being received: The best remedy for pa in
lave ever used is Chamberlain Pain Balm,
and [ say SO after having used it in my
family for several years. It cures
rheumatism, lame hack, sprains and swell
ugs. For sale by Henry Evans. wholesale
and retail druggist, 93s I st and Conn. ave
and st.uw- and 1928 Nd. ave. ne.
The times., 1897-12-14
DYSPEPSIA.

Remember that GROVER GRA-
HAMS remedy is GUARANTEED
to remove all distress FROM THE
FIRST DOSE. 1t is folly To suffer
when a soc bottle, procured from
your druggist, VIII correct in.
stantly all unpleasant symptoms
An infaIIible Specific for Dyspepsia,
He0 0rtburn, Gastritis, and all dis
eases arising from an impaired
Digestive system. Write to Grover
Graham Co, Newburgh, n. y, for
DamDhlet
The times., 1897-12-14
DIR. NANsEH's LECTURE.

Noj TnGer the Auspices Of the Na-
tloIal Ge"- rapnic Society.
Gen. Graelr- tie vice Eres.aeut of tie
N.gr1ual Geographic Society. lIss $ announced
THAI tie National GCugra phiC Society is
Ua- Connected with tie management OF
the proposed lecture 10 be given uerc by
Us. HANSEN
AIf. Everett Hayden, the secretary oi
the sueietE, IS personally managing the
arrangements FOR the lecture.
Commenting on tie Misunderstanding
which has arisen between these officers Of
THE society. Mr. Hayden says that nr.
Aauseu does not need any advertisement
ai the hands OF the society. and that the
society is TOO big an organization TO look
up0u lis auspices as an advertisement.
The times., 1897-12-14
Electric Light Companies Case

The case of the Potomac Electric Power
Company against the United states Electric
Lighting Company and the Commissioners
of the District for an Injunction TO pre-
vent the laying of the now famous con.
duit on Ninth street and tie granting ol
further pernits, was up before Judge HaG
ner yesterday. Arguments were made by
the attorneys for both sides. The United
States Company filed an affidavit in an
swer to that of the Potomac Company last
Saturday.
The times., 1897-12-14
INTERESTS or THE NORTHEAST.
Citizens Association Objects to the
PrOpOsed ExtensIOn of Highvvars

>
proposed Extension of Highways.
The Northeast Washington Citizens a $50
ciaion, az its meeting last night, discussed
The proposed extension Of highways. Con
siderable opposition To the project was
developed, but on motion of M. Frizzel
the question was referred TO the committee
on streets, which committee VIII make
a report to the association at its next
meeting. Major Burke objected to the
extension OF streets as proposed.
PRESIDENT Tucker suggested that IL womb
he wise 10 extend the streets OF the citv
III conformity with a general plan, rather
tldh TO have streets made by the projectors
OF various suburban subdivisions.
tie advised the association that in the
matter or the Delaware avenue reserva-
uon' alleged 70 be illegally held by a
railroad, the Secretary OF the Interior haa
referred The case To the Attorney General
lie announced that It would be desirable
To nave the Capital Traction Company ex-
teud ITS system along Eighth street east
Al the next meeting the question Of
suffrage in the District viii he discussed.
The times., 1897-12-14
SENT TO RELATIVES.
'eEro Ex-ConsuI's Deserted Chill
dreu Provid ad For

Negro Ex-ConsuI's Deserted Chill
dreu Provid ed For
The five children OF William Smit h,
eX-consul 10 Santos, Brazil, for whom
the Board of ChiIdren's Guardians was
recently asked to find suitable home, as
it was ace 6ed that they had been deser ed
by their father, were yesterday AFTERNOON
Sent to Brownsville, Tenn, where Chief
Clerk Douglas, of the board has arranged
to have relatives of the little ones taIe
for them.
Smith has not been living in this city for
about eight months, but Mrs. Smith, The
mother OF the children, still Resides ERE.
1t was sscertained br the board. through
the medium Of the New York police de.
The times., 1897-12-14
Disntct suffrnge A.,ociation.

A meeting of the central committee Of
the District Suffrage Association was
held last evening at tie office Of DR.
Reyburn. There was a full representa-
tion Of the delegates from al the affiIi-
ated organizations and President Thomas
G. HenscS vas III the CHAIR. Arrange
ments We're perfected for the mass meet
The times., 1897-12-14
CENTRAL LABOR UNION.

Delegates Meet ana Discuss Sub
1ects OF Interest.
Tie Cruisai Labor onion met lastnight at
TypCETa phlcal Temple. There were ; resent
a full quota OF delegates from twent y-one
trades unions.
The greater part of the time of meeting
was taken up with the consideration of
the supplemental bIll To the eight hour Ia W,
introduced IL Congress by senator White,
Of California The bill was referred to
the legislative committee.
William H Aagohn was elected an addi-
tlUnal delegate TO represent the CeUtTa
Labor Union on the central committee OF
the District Suffrage Association.
Delegates from the Plate Printers Union
were admitted and ohliga ted.
The times., 1897-12-14
The salvation Army Dtnner

Desiring to Lave longer time in which
20 make preparations for their free Christ-
mas dinner Tar the poor, .be Salvation
Army has changed the date from the 22d
to the 2Sth. This viii In no way int t,r
fere with tue meeting being held in tn.
Wesley Chapel Wednesday evening.
The times., 1897-12-14

Tic hundreds of friends of Prof. F.'sci-
uiIi in this city Were delighted when they
learned, last ni-tt or tile good fortune
that has falien To lis lot The seventy
FIRST Regiment Band has 4 reputation sec
Old 60 none IN the couutry, and undel the
ACC mpliShed leadership " MI Fanr.ulIi
it may be safely expected TO gain rev
laarels. II is ulore than probable that
TIC band, under its new leader, Til be
l,a.I here hpfore long.
The times., 1897-12-14
SUPREME COURT RECESS.
1t VIII Extend From December 20
to January 3.

Chief Justice Fuller yes terday an
nounced that the cases involving the yer
brake patents, to which the Westinghouse
and Boyden companiesar parties, have been
assigned to the docket for reaTgument a i1
set for the first Monday ii March. This
VIII be the third argument Of these cases
before the present bench.
The holiday recess OF the supreme Court
VIII extend from Monday, the 20th il
stsnt, TO January 8 Owing 70 the retire
ment of Justice Field Justice Brewer has
been ten porarily assigned a. presiding
Justice OF the Ninth circuit.
The times., 1897-12-14

pRrtmeut. that lie lives ia that metropolis
Letters were sent 10 him al ns address
tut no replies have yet been received to
eny of them.
The five children left for the new home
Oh the 2:20 O'Clock Chesapeake and Ohio
train yesterday.
The times., 1897-12-14
ANOTHER CHANCE FOR BRAN
Supreme Court Grants the Convicted
Mrrdprer "A New Trial

supreme court Grants the Convicted
Murderer New Trial.
Thomas Bran, convicted Jf the murder Of
captain, the captain s " ife, and the mate
of the barkentine Fuller on a voyage from
Boston to a South American port, W i'll have
another chancellor his life. Speaking for the
Supreme Court Justice White Yesterday sa'd
that the case warranted reversal of the
verdict and judgment, and the granting Of
new trial, " hich was done. The reasoning
OF the court was that confession that
was putin as evidence was not a voluntary
one in the meaning OF the law Justice
Brewer dissented.
The times., 1897-12-14
FA~cIrII,,, NEw CHARGE.
lie Has Pc "a Appointed Leader Of n

lie Ha- BE % ApD0inteh leader OF he
7I~t sew York Regiment Band
New York, Dec. I3.-P-If France.co
launiuI.. who succeeded BaudmasteT SJIsa
as tile lCacer of the United States Na-
rHa Bind at washington, was appointed
today q tie vacant leadership Of the
EeveuJy y-fiIst Regiment Rand ia this cuy
Prof FaHculii was houorabIv 2 discharged
from the marine service ON November .
Last june he was tried and convicted ny
q cOurt-martisI ef Decentralization. bat
the Secretary of the Navy reversed the
Judgment.
The times., 1897-12-14

ing which VIII take place January 13 81
H2yden's Hall. 1t was stated that seHa-
tor Iiilnlan Of South Carolina and Hon. ".
{. Dodge had consented to address the
meeting.
The times., 1897-12-14
GEN. BANE's WILL.
His Sons Contest the Estate with
the Widow.

the Widow.
The contest over the will Of the late
Gen. Moses III. Bhne was begun yester lay
before Judge Bradley Gen Bane was
seventy-three years of age wien he was
married in November. 1896, 10 Miss Lucy
Leftwicf, middle-aged woman. lie died
three months after, in last February.
His will, made after his marriage, was
found to leave all his property to lis
wife, to the exclusion Of his two sons
The sons contest this will. They chi.ge
that he was mentally pable OF m4k.ng
a valid viii and that his wife married
him for his property.