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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14
WE ALL WONDER TOGETHER.

It is Idle to believe that the Hon. City
Councils, in an idle moment and out of
q spirit of fun, disrobed themselves and
clothed the Hon. Water Board with it's
majestic power.
One cannot bring himself to believe
that those august bodies would SO good
naturally toy with the risibilities of the
voters and joke with them upon sub
ject to them of such small moment as
even Water.
Then, the reputation borne by the
Hon. Councils, for economy and hus-
bandry, is such that one can hardly
catch himself sliding into the belief
that reckless expenditure would
amount to nothing even were 1t posi-
BILE, that the Hon. Water Board would
not be careful!
Nor can we argue ourselves into be-
lieving that the Councils. in a moment
of temporary insanity, allowed them
selves to grow jubilant over plenty of
water, and imagine that the Hon.
Water Board needed plenty of power
One cannot believe this; for this Coun-
Gil, by their vote for the Pender-Park
contract. showed their belief in de-
felt of water.
Nor can one believe that the Councils
were hypnotized by the Hon. Water
Board. for such thing would be ut
terly ridiculous.
OF course the Councils had confidence
in the Water Board: so have we; so
have all the people. There would be an
almost unanimous vote of confidence by
the people for Water Meters and all!
Who doubts that? But, why leave out
the poor. forgotten Street, Sewer and
Drain Board? Somebody will say, they
did not ask for it! Now. that Is just
the question; why didn't they ask for
it? And that, of course, Is what all this
Is written about. Why did not the
Street, Sewer and Drain Board ask the
Councils for the same powers that the
Councils gave to the Hon. Water
Board2
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14
THE GOVERNORS INTERFERENCE

II Is not often In this State thai,
X1ecat;re e;emercy interferes with the
goIernn finding OF a Court and jury 1t
Is not often. therefore. that public op
inion liz formed upon the subject.
Whenever a murder is committed
somebody. upon general principles,
ought to suffer: but when murders and
burglaries grow constant, the public
safety demands heroic and speedy ac-
tion. that an example may be set.
Juries are not prone to taking lives.
They are not noted for partially in
dealing out the death sentence: there
fore. when jury. under all the solem-
1 nifty OF an oath, finds a prisoner guilty
pf murder In ths first degree; when
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principle in all these issues. SO Will
Bryan stand for the good.
Il SIN 1896. !" says Mr.. j ones, owing to
the fact that nearly the entire metro
polf'tan press was against us, Mr..
Bryan the party, It's platform and its
leading men were grossly abused.
The country was led to believe that
our success meant the destruction of
business interests; that we. were lot
of political wreckers; that Mr.. Bryan
was young, inexperienced, ard fanat-
fcal. and IL elected would probably run
into all sorts Of extravaganza. Many
conservative men. heretofore Demo
Gratis, became alarmed and failed to
vote the Democratic ticket; some even
voted for Mckinley. Since Mr.. Bryan's
defeat, his public course has rendered
it impossible for any form Of abuse to
create such another condition OF
affairs. The people can no longer be
convinced that he is not an able, in
telligent, conservative and patriotic
man. II he should be elected. there is
no question in my mind that he would
make an able, conservative and wise
President.
And SO believe the people, as they
will show by their votes next No
vember
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14
C0|0[[h Z Dizziness Cured
It's Wonderful How Quickly Deaf
ness Improves under PneumO-
Massage.

A prominent Church street merchant
tells how IT CURED HIM OF CA
TARRH AND DEAFNESS.
Being q constant smoker 1 was troubled
badly with CATARRH OF iEE NOSE
AND THROAT, WHICH CAUSED My
BREATH TO SMELL VERY BADLY
and NOSE ALWAYS STOPPED up so
that I could hardly breathe and when
sleeping would choke.
In the morning 1 awoke with A BIT
TER TASTE IN MY MOUTH. I WAS
ALL THE TIME HAWKING AND SPIT
ING. did nothing for the CATARRH
UNTIL MY HEARING BECAME AT
FECTED in my left ear. COULD
HEAR NOTHING WITH 1T WHEN
USING THE PHONE. Several of my
employees having been cured by DIR.
FIREy / consulted him and after several
months treatment 1 FIND MYSELF EN-
TIRELY WELL AND MY HEARING AS
GOOD AS EVER.
A. A. STOLTz,
Member of firm of r. II. Stoltz e Co..
Furniture Dealers. No. 1872 Church street
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14

the Judge of the court. learned In the
law. after a careful review OF both the
law and the facts. refuses to interfere;
when the Court Of Appeals refuses to
interfere. st. does seem to us that the
Governor Of the State might allow the
law to take its course
The Virginian-Pilot has great respect
for Governor Tyler. and 1t does not be-
lieve that he would be sWayed by any
influence. nor moved by sentimentality,
or false sympathy. We are. therefore,
entirely Mt q loss to understand his rea-
sons for committing the sentence Of
Tate.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14
(Lynchburg News.l

The Governor earnestly recommends
the passage of law by which the citi-
zens of Virginia may express their
preference for United States Senat ors.
He also declares In favor of thorough
revision OF the State constitution, and
points out several ways by which II
may be effected. leaving 1t to the
Legislature to decide which of them
may most wisely be adopted. Many
other subjects of more or less general
interest are discussed by the Governor
in calm, conservative and statesman
like manner. -
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14
TWELVE PAGES
THURSDAY. DECEMBER IA. 1889.
THIS WEEK.

This week, according to Hanna's and
McKinley's Republican contract with
the money-trust, the Constitution, the
Republic and the people are to be sold
for gold: that Is. gold is to be declared
by government to be the sole standard
OF value, and the actual currency OF
the people Is to be contracted by de-
monetizing silver coin Gas silver metal
has already been demonetized), by
and other Treasury notes Leaving in
actual circulation, as the sole medium
of exchange. nothing but bank prom
ises to pay: the peoples promises, is
sued from their own Treasury to the
banks for nothing, but for which they
must pay the banks from 6 to 20 per
cent interest in spite of the legal rate
fixed at per cent.
Thus the currency Is to be further
contracted to the amount Of over a
billion OF dollars at a stroke. bank
promises are to be forced upon lis as
money, as nothing else is left to the
public. and meanwhile we are to be de-
iuocu VI hiiuSeu ny IL pFeleIlcc OIL Il
parity" which creates disparity
with gold, in all cur ordinary and usual
mediums of exchange. 1t is a game OF
thimble-rig, with gilt-pea: or the
Itish fam ne bill of fare of potatoes and
point" or the partition of turkeys and
turkey -buzzards The thin BILE ringers
of the money trust deal the pea. which
IS never where 1t seems to the victim
lied people it should be; the money
mongs rs get the meat and butter served
with the potatoes, and the common folk
are only allowed to point" at these
luxur.es, while eating unsalted tubers;
and in the partition Of game. the bank
ers and capitalists are awarded tur-
key every time, while the rest Of us
share only in the turkey buzzards.
In hot haste, running rough-shod over
all the rules of ordinary procedure. the
so-called currency bill is to be rushed
through the House of Representatives.
this week to final vote Monday of
next week, against the solemn protest
OF the Democratic members represent
ing over thirty millions of our citizens.
MIR. Richardson. Of Tennessee, Mr..
Bailey. Of Texas. and other Democrats,
made strong appeals to the Republi-
cans for fair play in SO important a
matter; but the ruthless spirit of brute
force, which SO pervades the close of
the century. Knocked at their pleas rs il
nothing were worth considering that is
not powerful enough to compel respect
II Is this base temper. contemptuous
arrogant and domineering. that is dar-
ing and insulting the common intelli-
gence and morality Of mankind and
and Eelf-respect OF manhood. to it's own
speedy padition.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14
(Charlottesvllle Progress.,

Speaking of Cuba. the President said
In his message that "the resolution of
Congress disclaiming any disposition to
exercise jurisdiction or control over
Cuba, except for its pacification, is a
pledge OF the highest honorable obli-
cation and must be sacredly kept.
Speaking of the Philippines, however,
he neglected 10 mention that other res
olution of Congress, disclaiming any
Intention to acquire territory.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14
(Fredericksburg Gree Lance. !,

The Free Lance is indebted to Gov.
Tyler for bound copy of his message.
The Free Lance, whilst not committing
itself to approval of every point Of it,
feels called upon to say that, as q
whole, 1t is probably more closely In
touch with the views and wishes of
the people of the State than any Ex-
ccutive message for many years.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14
NOTES AND OPINIONS.
alexandria Gnzettel

Various plans for the Improvement
of the army ration have been suggest
ed or proposed. The ration is good
enough for the climate OF this country
but In warmer climates 1t would be
found that little more sugar and corn
meal would be conducive to the SOL
dierS' health.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14

That poor old public park! It's very
existence seems to be surrounded by
trouble. 1t came into the world under
a cloud! and the people just won't let
1T alone.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14

Senator William Pluto Barksdal,
should not waste wind over the cruise
Virginia" (?).
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14

His Excellency, having delivered him.
self of his burden of troubles, can joir
the crowd watching the Legislature.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14

Mr.. Lyons is already getting his ey
on those star chamber" meetings.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14

In the meantime. the campaign
coming on.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14

Hand up your plate and receive
bountifully. It's all yours!
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14

Xmas Gifts of every description for
homo decorations sold ut wonderfully
Stands, Jardinieres. Cuspldors. Brass
Frames. Mirrors Lamps, Fancy Dishes,
Vases, Tobacco Boxes, Flower Stands,
Mcdallions from zoe. to $1,000. Ebony
Goods, silver mounted-newest novelties
19c. Another special lot of 35c. Pictures
for 19c
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14

Watch out for the always" adher
ents of the Primary.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14

Bimetallism, the chairman believes,
will still be an important Issue Of
1900: for, after reference to the
historical record OF the effects OF
former great gold discoveries, he says:
'"rhe recent addition to our stock Of
gold Is greatly beyond the largest pro-
duction OF those times. and the pros
perity resulting from 1t goes far to
establish the argument Of the bimetal-
lists. that an increased volume of
money means increased business ia
clities. increased enterprises, and in
creased employment for labor. This
abnormal gold supply. far from weak
ening our position, is a strong argu-
ment in favor Of its soundness.'
But. says the chairman, other issues
of Importance will be added to those
of 1896: as military imperialism and
tyranny against human liberty, ma
tlonal independence, home rule and
the consent Of the governed: trusts
and bloated corporations, with their
monopoly against free labor. free en-
terprise and free competition; the gold
monopoly against the coin and legal
tender of the constitution: the bank
monopoly of paper "credit-issues''
against grecnbacks and Treasury
notes; the Dingley robber tariff against
a tariff for revenue only: the State
militia and volunteers for wars OF
defence and liberation against standing
armies OF enlisted mercenaries for
wars Of conquest and subjugatlon en-
tangling alliances with foreign powers
against the rights OF man; and honest
elections-"the consent OF the gov
crned"-against bribery and corruption
by the money power.
AS Mckinley will represent the evil
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14

In order to avoid delays, on account OF
personal absence letters and oil commu-
ntcatons for Tho VIRGINIAN-PILOT
connected with tho office, but simply to
The yIRGINIAN AND PILOT PUB
LISTING COMPANY.
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nents inserted at the rate of Is cents n
Square. first insertion; each subsequent
insertion 10 cents. OF so cents when in
serted Every Other Day. Contractors arc
not allowed to exceed their space or ad-
vsrtse other than their legitimate bust
ness. except by paying especially for the
same. tstsH
:, Reading Notices invariably 20 cents per
Gne hrst insertion. Each subsequent in
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pany, or to make purchases in the name
Of the Same. except upon orders signed by
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14

Member of firm of r. II. Stoltz e Co..
Furniture Dealers. No. 1872 Church street
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-08-05
GREEN RIVER
The Whisky Without a Headache

"Tired Natures Sweet Restorer pure old
whiskey No headache in its wake, no lasstude
in It's use and whether to make mirth at the ban
quet board or give comfort in the hushed cham
Der of the sck it is always safe to use that which
is known to register 100 per cent in purity
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-08-05
DEEP WELLS.

A curiosity, at least is this compila-
ton of the deepest wells in the world:
In Europe, one at Passy, France, depth
1000 feet; at La Chapelle, Paris, depth
1850 feet; at Grenelle, Paris, depth
1873 feet at Neusalwerk, near Minden
depth, 2,2SS feet; at Kissingen, Bavaria,
depth, 1,7S7 feet; at Sperenberg, near
Berlin, depth, 4,l90 feet, which is said
to be the deepest in the world, at Pest
Hungary, depth, 1882 feet. In the Unit
ed States there are wells located at St
Louis, DEPTH 3,S43 feet; at Louisville,
depth, 2,OS6 feet; at Columbus, Ohio,
depth, 2,775 1-2 feet; at Charleston, S.
c., depth, 1850 feet.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-08-05
IN THE C|TY'S CHURCHES

IN HI CIIY ) GRURCHES
CENTRAL UNION CHURCH
-Bcv. William NJ. Kincaid, pastor.
Sunday school and Bible class, 1855.
Junior Endeavor meeting, 8.
y. j. 5. G. T.. prayer meeting, G:30
Public worship and sermon 1880.
Prayer meeting, Wednesday, 1880.
PALAMA CHAPEL.
Sunday school, $3.50.
Gospel service, 1880.
ST. ANDREWS CATHEDRAL 49,
FIRST CONGREGATION.
The Bishop Of Honolulu.
Holy Communion, I.
Morning prayer and sermon, II.
Pule Ahiahi, $3.50.
EvensOng and sermon. 7:30.
ST. ANDREWS CATHEDRAL-SEC-
OND CONGREGATION.
Rev. Alexander Macintosh, rector.
Morning prayer and sermon. 9:45.
EVensong and sermon. $50.
The morning service will be full cho-
raj.
ST. CLEMENTS CHAPEL.
Rev. John osborne, minister
Sunday school, 10.
Holy Communion, :05.
Evening prayer and sermon, 1905.
Daily prayer, GAS.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Rev. G. L. Pearson, pastor.
ST lday school, 10.
Morning service, II.
Epworth League, 6:15
Evening service, 1880
Prayer meeting, Wednesday, 7:30.
Bible study, Thursday, 1880.
The subject of Rev Pearson's morn
ing sermon will be THE Duty Of Being
an EnCOurager;" the evening subject
THE Fear of God"
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
Rev. w. A. Gardner, pastor.
Sunday school, 9:45.
Morning service, II.
Young peoples meeting, $50.
Evening service, 7'30.
Prayer meeting, Wednesday. 100
Woman's prayer meeting, Friday, at
2:3O.
ROMAN CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL.
The Bishop of Panopolis.
Low masses, holy communion, and
Il.
Children's mass with English sermon,
70.
! High mass, with native sermon, 10: 80
Rosary with native instruction, 2.
Solemn Vespers and benediction, Z.
! Week days, low mass, and l.
| ST. AUGUSTIN'S CHAPEL.
Rev. Father Valentine, in charge.
Sacrament of the mass, $50.
CHINESE CHURCH (CONGREGA-
TIONAL).
-Leng Shen Chong and Tong Lai
/ Wan, acting pastors.
/ Sunday school, $3.50.
/ Preaching service, II.
Sunday school in English, 2:30.
/ Evening service, I:30.
Wednesday, prayer meeting, 1870.
JAPANESE NJ. f. CHURCH.
H. Kihara. pastor.
Sunday school, 10.
Morning service, II.
Evening service. 7:45.
Glass meeting, $50.
Prayer meeting, Wednesday. s.
REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS
CHRIST.
C j. Waller, pastor; services in
Militant Hall.
Sunday school, 10.
Preaching in Hawaiian, II and $50.
Preaching in English, 1880.
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTISTS.
Rev. B. L. Howe, pastor; meeting
place, chapel in Printers Lane.
Sabbath, Sabbath school, TO-
Preaching, II.
Sunday, Sunday school, A.
Preaching, 1880.
Tuesday, prayer meeting, 1880.
Thursday, Bible study, 7.
YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSO-
CITATION.
Gospel meeting for men, 4.
SALVATION ARMY.
staff Captain Anthony Merriweath-
er, district officer for the Hawaiian ISL
ands. Captain Maggie Powell in charge
of Honolulu corps.
Every night Except Tuesday,, s.
Sunday II.
Saturday evening, 8.
Sunday, IL and s.
Sunday street meeting, 1880.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-08-05
MUCH IN LITTLE.

MUCH IN LITTLE.
Hunter bear:
struggling pair.
Man Inferior.
Gone interior.
T.. G. q NJ Co. gun.
Bear run;
Man fire,
Bear expire.
Twenty-Five caliber repeating rifles
and a fresh stock of ammunition at the
=. G. & NJ. Company on Fort street
Angler firm,
Little worm;
silly fish,
Dainty dish.
All kinds of fishing tackels and fish
hooks at the p. G. q NJ. Company on
Fort street.
Great snake,
Boy quake.
Horror froZe
Garden hose.
The =. G. q NJ. Company make a spe-
ciality of loading shotgun shells to or
der.
Escape gas;
Candle-ass
Found escape!
Yards Grape.
A complete line of Spanning Brothers
at the p. c. & NJ. Company.
Lady bold;
Hair gold
Rain-alack!
Hair black
Repairs quickly, faithfully and cheap,
made of bicycles, guns or typewriters
by the p. G. & NJ. Company.
Little poem,
Lacks fire:
Sent back
Kitchen fire.
The p. c. & M. Company will sell you
a high-grade Sterling bicycle for $50 on
small weekly or monthly installments.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-08-05
CASTLE & COOKE, LIMITED
Commission Merchants.
SUGAR FACTORS.

SUGAR FACTORS -.
AGENTS FOR
The Eva Plantation Co.
The Waialua Agricultural Co., Ltd.
The Kohala Sugar Co.
The Waimea Sugar Mill Co.
The Koloa Agricultural Co.
The Fulton Iron Works, St. Louis,
Missouri.
The Standard Oil Co.
The George f. Blake Steam Pumps.
Weston's Centrifugals.
The New England Mutual Life In
surance Co., of Boston.
The Aetna Fire Insurance Co., of
Hartford, Conn.
The Alliance Assurance Co., of Lon
don.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-08-05

ROMAN CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL.
The Bishop of Panopolis.
Low masses, holy communion, and
Children's mass with English sermon,
Q.
High mass, with native sermon, 1O3
Rosary, with native instruction, 2.
Solemn vespers and benediction, Z.
Week DAYS, low mass, and T.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-08-05

The Home Bakery Cafe
DINNER
SUNDAY, AUGUST
SOUP.
Green Turtle.
Rolled Fillets Of Founder.
Fresh Lobster with Mayonnaise.
ENTREES.
Boiled Vension Steak. Current Jelly.
Chicken Livers with Madeira.
Apple Fritters
VEGETABLES.
Boiled Potatoes Boiled Rice.
Mashed Potatoes.
Asparagus. Green Corn.
Caulinower.
ROAST
Turkey, Cranberry Sauce.
Sucking Pig, Apple Sauce.
PASTRY.
Green Apple and Peach Pies.
Assorted Cakes.
DESSERT
Nuts. Raisins Bananas
Oranges. Apples
Strawberry Custard.
Tea. Coffee. Ice Tea.
Lemonade.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-08-05

CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
Rev. w. A. Gardner, pastor.
sunday school, 9:45.
Morning service, IL.
Young peoples meeting, $50.
Evening service, 7'30.
Prayer meeting, Wednesday, 7:30.
Woman's prayer meeting, Friday, a
2:30.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-08-05

ST. AUGUSTIN'S CHAPEL.
Rev. Father Valentine, in charge.
Sacrament of the mass, $50.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-08-05

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTISTS.
Rev. b. L. Howe, pastor; meeting
place, chapel in Printers Lane.
Sabbath, Sabbath school, 10.
Preaching, II.
Sunday, Sunday school, 4.
Preaching, 1880.
Tuesday, prayer meeting, 1880.
Thursday, Bible study, 7.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-08-05

CHURCH OF THE SACRED HEART.
PUNAHOU.
Rev. Father Clement, in charge.
High mass, 1920.
Rosary, 2.
A collection for the expenses of the
church will be taken at the morning
service.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-08-05
ONLY The BEST

We are agents for the East
man Kodak Co. and carry a
complete line of goods manu-
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Our developing and print
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explain to our patrons how to
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photography.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-08-05
YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSO-
CITATION.
Gospel meeting for men, 4.
SALVATION ARMY

SALVATION ARMY.
staff Captain Anthony Merriweath-
er, district officer for the Hawaiian ISL
ands. Captain Maggie Powell in charge
of Honolulu corps.
Every night Except Tuesday,, s.
Sunday H.
Saturday evening, s.
Sunday, IL and 8.
Sunday street meeting, 1880.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-08-05

ST. CLEMENTS CHAPEL.
Rev. John osborne, minister.
Sunday school, 10.
Holy Communion, 11:05.
Evening prayer and sermon, 1905.
Daily prayer Gas.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-08-05
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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-04-13
a BOLD FRAUD
In the Pension Department VIII be
Punished.

Washington, ID. g., March 81
Ellen Jones, one Of the most re-
markable pension frauds on record.
will probably spend the rest of her
days in prison rs the result OF her
conviction. 1t is in the discretion
of the court to sentence her to 100
years. She is tho third woman
who has posed and drawn pensions
as Mary Butler the mythical wife
OF WIN. Butler, a colored soldier.
who was killea at Wilson's Land
ing. Batter was n single man.
After he died one Of his comrades.
Chts. Marshall, another colorcd
man, married Carrie Jones. Mar.
shall WAS a Gunner" for q pension
attorney. and while i'm that bust.
ness conceived the idea Of passing
off his mother ia law, Maivlna
Jones, as the widow Of Butler.
Under the name of Mary Butler,
who never existed, Malvina was
granted a pension of So q month
In 1869. She continued to collect
It quarterly until 1873, when she
dle9. ThereupoA her eldest daugh.
ter, Carrie Marshall, assumed the
role Of Mary Butler and collected
the pension quarterly for IA years.
When she finally died her sister.
Ellen Jones, fell heiress to the per
petual name of Mary Butler and
the pension and drew it regularly.
She even succeeded in having the
pension increased from SIS to $l2
a month. Chas. Marshall, the
the originator Of the swIndle. dieu
long ago without being SUSPECTED
OF doing wrong.