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The times., 1899-05-10
ARREST OF JAMES A. CLARKE.
He Is Charged With Obtaining None,
Under False Pretences

Under False Pretences.
James A. Clarke, an examiner in chan
Gerry and notary public, was arrested
by Detectives Muller and Baur last night
Oh a warrant charging false pretense The
warrant was issued at the request OF Henry
Schneider, contractor at 1907 New Jersey
Avenue northwest. The amount of money
involved in the charge is $500. Clarke was
locked up at No. ] station. and will be
given u hearing this morning.
II appears that Clarke obtained from
Schneider the sum mentioned on the Sth
OF February. II is alleged that the money
was advanced on the representation of
the borrower that he was in dire need of
$500 which he had 10 pay into the Supreme
Court OF the District. II is further alleged
that Clarke represented that he had a
sufficient amount to meet the demand, but
that his son had appropriated 1t and left
was made TO Mr. Schneider as is alleged
was promised.
Mr.. Clarke, when seen last night, ex-
pressed great surprise at his arrest and
characterized it as an outrage. He ac-
lnowledged borrowing the amount named
from Schneider. but stated that he had
given a ninety-day note as security. The
note, he claimed, expired Monday, and as
he was unable to meet it he renewed It
and paid the interest on IL. Clarke claim
ed that he and Schneider were the best of
friends and had been pleasantly associated
with him socially and in business. He stated
that he felt sure there was some mistake
and that his arrest was unintentional. He
confidently expected the matter would be
properly adjusted this morning
The times., 1899-05-10
TOM COOPER ROBBED.
The Weii-Snown Bicycle Rider MI
nus q 300 SparkIer.

Tom Cooper, the well known bicycle
rider. reported to the local police yester-
day that he had been robbed of a dia-
mond stud valued at $500. Cooper is
training at the Athletic Park, on the Con-
duit road, for the coming racing season.
He has quarters at the Rock Spring Club
Hotel. He reports that when he dressed
for the track yesterday he left his stud in
his shirt front and that when he returned
to his quarters the jewel was missing.
The robbery was committed out of the
Jurisdiction of the local police but they
will endeavor to locate 1t if il is pawned or
disposed of in this city.
Mrs. Lena Beuchart, of TIC Eighth
Street northwest, received a visit from a
thirsty thief some time between II O'Clock
Monday night and 10 o'clock yesterday
morning. The thief ransacked the cellar
and looked on forty bottles of wine while
it was red. In addition to the beverage
the thief appropriated handsaw and two
iron jack-planes, valued at Sl.50 and 81
respectively. The wine is valued at 500
There is no clew to the perpetrator OF
the robbery.
The times., 1899-05-10
CIRCUS RIDER AS DEFENDANT.
Twice Married to the Woman Who
Seeks Divorce.

Hattie Ratcliffe Dawson, through her at
torney, Edward C. Niles, filed petition
for divorce yesterday from her husband,
William H. Dawson, whom she charges
with ill-treatment and non-support. The
story of the marital troubles of the parties
extends over period of eight years and
the recital of their domestic infelicities
covers many pages of foolscap paper
According to Mrs. Dayison's statement,
she has been twice married to the defend
ant, once on February 4, 1880, at FL Paso,
Texas, and again on October 6, 1891. The
cause of this is said to have been that
soon after her first marriage she discover
ed that the defendant had a wife living,
but found later that he was divorced, on
March q. 1891.
Mrs. Dawson, who is a very prepossess-
ing blonde about thirty-two years of age,
states that at the time she married Will
liam II. Dawson she was a teacher in the
public schools and that he deceived her
and she ran away with him. She states
that her husband is a circus rider and
tight-rope walker, and earns about $1,000
year. but nevertheless refuses to contri-
butte to her support. Further than this
she says, her husband, by various means
forces from her all the money she earns
and squanders 1t in gambling.
After her marriage with the defendant
Mrs. Dawson states she Travelled with
him through nearly all the States of the
Union and to Cuba. They finally settled
down in this city about six years ago and
since that time she has supported herself
by keeping boarding house at $50 Penn
sylvania Avenue, and lately a cafe at 907
Seventh Street northwest. Whenever her
husband is in the city. she says, he comes
to her home and not only beats and abuses
her but forces her to give him her earn
ings. She further says that on April 30
last he abused and beat her in such ter
rible manner at 307 Seventh Street that
she caused his arrest.
With the petition for divorce are filed a
number of exhibits, the same being rec
ords OF Mrs. Davison's two marriages with
the defendant, the decree of divorce from
his former wife, Mary C. Dawson, and her
certificates of competency as a school
teacher.
The times., 1899-05-10
1RKsoME BONDS OF wEDLocK.
Carrie LoOkingIand Granted Di-
vorce With Her Maiden Name.
P. o. BOX s27

George Welker fled petition yesterday
in the Supreme Court of the District ask
ing to be legally separated from his wife.
Margaret a. Welker, who more than two
years ago, he says, deserted his home.
The parties were married in New York in
1890, but soon after came TO this city TO
reside. On February ., 1897, the plaintiff
alleges, his wife deserted him and returned
to New York, where she now resides and
refuses to return to him.
The petition of Carrie Lookingland for
divorce from her husband, Isaac ID. Look
ingland. was granted yesterday by Justice
Cole, sitting in Equity Court No. ,. The
petitioner was also granted the privilege
of resuming her maiden name. Carrie Lew
is. The divorce was granted upon the
ground of desertion.
The times., 1899-05-10
knights of Honor Entertain.

The knights of Honor gave an enter
tainment last night in National Rifles
Hall, and an interesting programme was
rendered before a large and appreciative
audience. Music was furnished by the
Brigade Band Orchestra, under the direc-
ton OF Donald b. Macleod. G. G. Denni-
son was master OF ceremonies. J. W. Co
heen, the Supreme Dictator, delivered a
short speech. His subject was a sum
mary of the work that has been done by
the Knights Of Honor particularly in re-
lieving distressed members. and he asked
for the cooperation of the citizens of
Washington for its continuance. An ad-
dress was also made by Past Supreme Die
tator F. d. Sloat.
The times., 1899-05-10
THE FEDERATION OF LABOR.
Arrangements Reing Made for the
stonc-Cutters' Mass Meeting.

At the meeting Of the local Federation
of Labor held last evening at Piasterers
Hall the delegates from the stonecutters'
association reported that arrangements
were being perfected fer the holding of
another mass meeung to publicly protest
against the Evening Star Company having
the stone for its new building cut outside
OF the District The date for the meeting
has not yet been definitely decided, but
ii is expected that it will take place with
in the next ten days or perhaps two weeks.
II is understood that the delay in an
nouncing the date Of the meeting is the de-
sire of the local stonecutters to learn when
prominent labor leaders from New York
and Boston can be present and deliver ad-
dresses. The gentlemen from the cities
named. 1t is stated, have visited the Proc
tor marble quarries in Vermont and will
come prepared to discuss the conditions
under which laborers work at those mines.
The delegates from the carpenters as
sembly and Carpenters Union No. l re-
ported that the work of construction OF the
Peace Jubilee arches is being done by
non-union carpenters. A special committee
was appointed 10 call upon the chairman
of the Peace Jubilee committee in relation
to the affair.
The times., 1899-05-10
FIRE DEPARTMENT PRAISED.
william Hahn 81 Co. Compliment an
Engine Company.

William Hahn e. Co. have addressed the
following letter to the Commissioners in
recognition of services rendered by the
local Fire-Department: We cannot refrain
from expressing our gratitude to the Dis
trict for the prompt and efficient manner
your Fire Department responded to an
alarm of fire at our West End store last
week BY the alertless of No. / engine
company, under the command CT Assist
ant Foreman John A. Walsh, 4 very DIS
astrous ERE was prevented at our store.
The fire broke out several hours after the
close of business, and the fire company was
compelled to break into the store. They
did not even break glass. but carefully
prled open the doors. and even after they
had put the blaze out there was no per-
ceptible damage discovered. With the ex-
ception OF the smoke. everything was left
in perfect condition at our store. Again
congratulating you for the efficiency of
your Fire Department, we are yours,
gratefully"
The times., 1899-05-10
TO ABATE A NUISANCE.
Obnoxious Condition of Property
Owned by senator Allison.

complaint has been filed with the Dis
trict Commissioners by l.. r. Andrews, OF
12l Thirteenth Street southeast, asking
that dumping be stopped on certain vacant
grounds at the intersection of Massachu-
setts Avenue, East Capitol, and Thirteenth
Streets southeast.
1t appears that the property is owned by
Senator William B. Allison, and the Com
missioners, acting in accordance with the
recommendation of Health Officer Wood
ward, have advised the Senator of the un-
sanitary condition of his premises and re-
Quested him to take immediate steps for
the abatement of the existing nuisance
The matter has already been referred to
the Police Department.
The times., 1899-05-10
APPEALS DISPOSED OF.
Opinions Handed Down Yesterda!
by Justice Morris.

In the Court of Appeals two opinions
were handed down yesterday. Both were
by Justice Morris. In the case of s. Her.
bert Giesy, appellant, against Frank, j..
Gregory, the decree of the lower court was
modified and the plaintiff is given time to
amend the complaint. The motion was
to enforce the payment of money secured
by deed of trust.
In the case of William T. Gilbert, re-
ceiver Of the Commercial Life Insurance
Company. appellant. against the Washing
ton Beneficial Endowment Company and
others, the cause was remanded to the
lower court.
In the case of the United States Elec-
tric Lighting Company against the Metro
politan Club the petition for a contin-
uance was set aside and the appeal dis
missed.
The times., 1899-05-10
LAY CLAIM TO WHARF RENTS.
The Districts Revenue From the
River Front Begins May /.

1t is understood that within several days
the District Commissioners will notify all
interested in property along the river front
of the city to pay wharf rents. from the
first of May, to the District Collector of
Taxes. 1t seems that this action will be
taken in pursuance of the decision of the
United States Supreme Court, in what has
been known as the Potomac Flats cases,
confirming the title of the Government to
the flats and the river front The act of
Congress passed March g. last, authorizes
the Commissioners to have exclusive
charge and control OF all Uuited States
wharf property within the District, incud-
ing wharves, piers, bulkheads, and struc-
lures
The times., 1899-05-10
Couided With IA Wagon.

While riding his bicycle in Ninth Street
near NJ Street northwest about 3:45 O'Clock
yesterday afternoon, Benjamin II, Russell
collided with horse and wagon driven by
Clarence Jones, of 1910 Marion Street
northwest He was severely cut about the
head. and was removed to the Homeopathic
Hospital in the police ambulance. After
receiving treatment Russell was sent 10
his home at 9l5 New York Avenue north
west. His injuries, while painful, are not
serious
The times., 1899-05-10
DELEGATES APPOINTED.
The National Conference of Charities
and Correction,

The National Conference of Charities
and Correction.
B. T. Janney, Chairman of the COM
mittee on charities of the Washington
Board of Trade; l.. B. Cutler. Superin-
tendent of the municipal lodging house,
and George S. Wilson, Secretary of the
Associated Charities. have been selected
by the District Commissioners to represent
the District of Columbia at the twenty
sixth national conference of charities and
correction. to be held at Cincinnati this
month. The delegates to the conference
are appointed by the mayors of various
American cities and the delegates usually
pay their own expenses. Those selected
are usually officials of correctional and
charitable institutions or citizens who
are especially interested in philanthropic
work.
The times., 1899-05-10
The Third Trial of Fowler.

Charles l.. Fowler will, for the third
time, be put on trial today on the charge
charged with shooting Henry C. Dand-
ridge member of the Metropolitan po-
lice force, on January 1S last. The prev
ious trials of the accused resulted in a
failure Of the jury TO agree upon a YER
dict. Fowler is represented by E. r.
Shipp and Henry b. Fowler.
The times., 1899-05-10
SLIPPED ON A BANANA PEEL.
Robert johnson sustains Fractur.
of the Lower Right Arm.


of the Lower Right Arm.
The ill-fated banana peel was the cause
OF a serious accident to Robert johnson,
ten-year-oid school boy about 5 o'clock
yesterday evening. The little fellow lives
with his parents at 23is | Street northwest,
and while playing in the neighborhood of
his home he slipped on the peel and fell
pinning his right arm under his body.
He was picked up, suffering great pain,
and taken 10 the Emergency Hospital
An examination at the hospital developed
that the boy had suffered a fracture of Goth
bones OF the lower right arm. Because of
his extreme youth the boy was unable TO
stand the pain occasioned by the setting
OF fractures and was put under the in
huence OF an anaesthetic during the opera
lion. After the injuries were treated the
arm was encased In a cast and the boy
sent 10 his home.
The times., 1899-05-10
The Mortality Record.

Deaths were recorded at the District
Health Office yesterday as follows: Mary
Turner, 81 years; William b. Watson, a
years. Ellen Harris, 20 years; Henry Jack
son, 20 years; Matilda Dunlap, 6S years
Frances Ryon 63 years; Jacob Franz. 81
years; Jennie Cockerill, 4S years; Mary
Moody, 35 years; Hattie A. Queen q
years; Bessie Shea, years; infant oi
Mary Nicolai. 6 hours.
The times., 1899-05-10
REPORT OF THE TAX SALES.
An Enormous Amount of Propert,
Forfeited During the Year.

The report of the District Commissioners
on the tax sales which have been made
during the last year was forwarded yes
terday to the Recorder of Deeds for the
District, in order that the property affected
may be properly entered in the records of
that office.
The report is voluminous document.
containing about l,l50 pages. There is an
average of four transfers made on each
page. There are $40 pages devoted to the
description of property in old Washing
ton and Georgetown which is affected by
the tax sales; 2SS pages showing the real
estate in the county which has changed
hands. and rs pages descriptive of what is
termed non agricultural property. The
list contains a description of nearly five
thousand pieces of property.
The times., 1899-05-10
Changes on the Police Force.

Captain Austin, the Acting Superintend-
ent of Police, announced yesterday the fol-
lowing changes in the force to take effect
today: Priyates G. v. King and c. f.
Osterman. of the First precinct, transferred
to the Second precinct; and Privates s. S.
Ellis and w T. Wannall, of the Second
precinct, transferred TO the Fifth precinct.
Private w. l.. Aud is transferred from
the Sixth precinct TO the First precinct,
and F. r. w. Reh is appointed a private
of the first class and detailed for duty in
the Sixth precinct, to I'LL the vacancy
caused by the transfer of Aud.
Watch for a town. Congress Heights d @
The times., 1899-05-10
MIR. Niles FILES His Answer.

Attorney Edward G. Niles filed his
answer yesterday to the suit for divorce
instituted against him by his wife, Mary
Z. Niles.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-22
SUMMER CAMPS IN THE SOUTH.

Washington, March 21.-Secretary
Alger has come to Il determination to
maintain summer camps for the United
States troops in the Southern States,
and the delegation of Georgians who
called upon him yesterday to secure that
object will be so informed 1t is also
the intention to maintain one of the
camps i'll the neighborhood of Atlanta.
The only condition is e that the present
Georgia quarantine regulations, which
operate so as to prevent the movements
of troops absolutely demanded by the
military needs of the case shall be adapt
ed to the requirements. The number of
troops to be located at any one camp
will not be large. for it is said at the
Department that only about fifteen thou
sand soldiers will be so located, but
there is likely to be much changing
around among the men. Troops return
ing from Cuba are to@be detained in the
Georgia camps about 20 days at least
before being sent to their homes or to
the Northern posts
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-22
LAWYERS ARE IN CLOVER
THE OWNERS OF BONDS LOSE ALL THEY
HAVE INVESTED.
The Decision Of the Federal Court that Wilkes
County Bonds are Invalid viii lnvali-
date Buncombe and Stanly
County Bonds.

The decision of the United States
Supreme court to the effect that the
Wilkes county bonds issued to assist
in building the " w. North Carolina
Railroad are invalid will interest very
many people. The decision. which was
rendered by the unanimous vote Of eLe
court. was written by Justice Peckham.
1t was based upon the general principle
that the Federal court is bound by the
State courts Interpretation of the STATE
Constitution, and that the Supreme court
of North Carolina having given a con-
struction, their construction must stand.
While this suit invalidated only the
100000 of Wilkes county bonds, it will
also invalidate 100000 of Stanly and
S125,O00 of Buncombe county bonds,
which have the same defect, to-wit:
they We're not passed as required by the
Constitution. The taxpayers will be re-
lieved of paying principal or interest on
The bonds; the purchasers of the bonds,
most of them doubtless parties who had
nothing TO do with the railroads eor
the building of which they were issued:
the attorneys who appeared for the coun-
ties win get big fees; the Supreme ccurt
is sustained; and Judges Purnell and
Simonton stand over-ruled.
Judges Avery and Shepherd and Mr..
David Schenck, of Greensboro, were
attorneys in the case to invalidate the
Stanly county bonds, and they had II
contract for Il big fee if successful.
Judge Avery, Moore and Moore "5ld
Mark Brown, of Asbeville, We're aitor-
Us for the commissioners of Buncombe
county, and they had a contract for a
fee of good dimensions in case # sue
cess.
Judge Aevry was the leading c1lnsel
in the Wilkes county case, which S the
one the Supreme court has decided. and
the fee TO be paid there is generous.
While Judge Avery and the other ut
torneys who appeared against the valid
ity of the bonds will be happy in the re-
ceipt of large fees, the owners Of the
bonds go about the streets mourning be-
cause their investments have been de-
clared worthless by the highest corr in
the land.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-22

Washington, March 21.-Seldom has
official Washington been more complete
ly stirred by conflicting emotions than
it was to-day by the announcement first
of the death of Hon. John Sherman, and
then by the contradiction of the report
which came few hours later, the one
giving a relief which was as marked as
was the sorrow produced by the other.
The first report which came from
New York was received at ) O'Clock in
the afternoon and was circulated i'll the
departments just before they closed for
the day. 1t was dated Caimanera, and
ran as follows: John Sherman is dead
The announcement seemed to follow
naturally the other cablegrams of the
day, stating that the venerable states
mans condition had grown worse since
yesterday, and there was a universal ex-
preston of regret and in many cases of
personal distress over the news. Cabinet
Ministers, Senators and members of the
House expressed deep sorrow, speaking
not only in terms of admiration and re-
spect for the ex-Senators public career,
but dwelling with loving kindness upon
his personal character.
The contradiction of the first report
did not arrive until 5:30 O'Clock. 1t
came to the Associated Press i'll the
shape of a positive statement from
Santiago, made in the knowledge that
the report of the eX-Senator's death had
been circulated. This dispatch was inn
mediately given as wide circulation in the
city as it was possible for it to receive
at that hour Secretary Hay was placed
i'll possession of copy of the dispatch,
as were also Mr.. Sherman's family. Il
most marvellous condition of affairs" re-
marked the Secretary. He then proceed
cd to express his great relief that the
first news was not confirmed.
The news of the reported death of Mr..
Sherman took many persons, friends and
others, to his house on * street. Among
others who We're congregated there when
the representative of the Associated
Press called were the two former private
secretaries of ex-senator Sherman, Mr..
Babcock and Mr.. Naile, as well as Miss
Kate Willcock, niece, and Mrs. Colonel
Charles Hoyt, whose husband was a
cousin of ex-senator Sherman's. They
and others present read the dispatch
stating that the ex-senator was still
alive with tumultous JOY.
The reading of the glad message had
scarcely been concluded by those present
than Mrs. McCallum, the adopted daugh-
ter of Ex-senator and Mrs Sherman.
burst into the room accompanied by the
daughter of General Miles. They had
received the news through Il telephone
message from the Associated Press while
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-22
LEADS MA NORTH CAROLINA DAES I'M NEWS AND CIRCULATION.
YET ANOTHER EXPLOSION
THIS TIME 1T IS IN THE WAR DEPARTMENT T
AT PARIS
Experiments Being Made With New Gun
Powder. Explosion Believed to Have
Been an Accident,

Paris, March PA series of explo-
sions i'll Government ammunition depots
which commenced with the terrible dis
aSter at La Goubran, near Toulon, fol-
lowed on Saturday with explosions at
Marseilles and Bourges, was continued
this evening with an alarming explosion
occurring in laboratory of explosives
attached to the War Department, where
experiments were being made with u
new kind of gun powder.
Chief Engineer Veil, Assistant Engin-
eer D'Ouyille, and a third official were
injured
All the windows in the neighborhood
were smashed and considerable other
damage was done.
Although ii is not believed that the eX-
plosion was the result of foul play. great
excitement followed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-22
THE SAW MILL VANISHED
THE BOILER EXPLODED, KILLING THREE
MEN INSTANTLY
FLY Wheel, Weighing Over a Ton Flung Afar.
The Mill Itself Was Blown into
Nothngness.

Cumberland, Nd, March 21.-Word
was received here to-day of the explo-
sion of the saw mill boiler ut the plant
of Hudson Shuss, near Matte. IL miles
north of Cumberland, killing Phietus
Wink, Daniel Snyder, Jr., engineer, and
a man named Shuss. who was sawyer,
and wounding John Snyder, Harry Sigle.
and Anthony Whitfield. The boiler has
been in use many years. The fly wheel,
weighing about Il ton, was thrown a
great distance.
The mill was almost entirely obliter-
ated. Sigle, who was within ten feet of
the boiler, escaped with broken leg.