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The daily sentinel., 1900-09-19
Stevens-Gerry Judicial Contest.

The Gerry Stevens contest case is be-
ing heard in the court Of Judge LeFevre.
The contest attracts great deal OF at
tention in Denver and the court room
always contains a good crowd.
Tuesday morning the Stevens people
asked for change of venue, but were re-
fused by the court.
The attorneys on both sides are the
most prominent in the city OF Denver.
Charles ]. Hughes, one of the top notch
ers in the legal fraternity in the city Of
Denver, represents the Gerry people.
while the Stevens people are represent
ed by T. j. ODonnell and Stuart D.
Walling.
The proceedings of the court are very
quiet and not point is lost at any time
by either side. 1t is hard to predict the
outcome of the case. but it is generally
conceded that whichever side loses in
the district court of Arapahoe county.
they will carry it to the supreme court Of
the state for final adjudication.
There are many predictions heard
from both sides who will win the case,
but nothing lie positively known, until the
court renders its decision.
Quite an important point was gained
yesterday by the Gerry people. 1t was
hoped by the Stevens people that Judge
LeFevre would not go behind the record
of the judicial convention held at Mont
rose, but he ruled that he wanted to
know how the delegates came there and
by what authority.
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ARRESTED FOR RAPE.
Two Prominent Citizens Arrested
On a Charge Of Rape Made
Rx Young Girl.

case. the chAfocIet Oh Wu1Cu noo
caused the most widespread comment
and denunciation, came to light yester-
day. when warrants we're sworn out for
tho arrest of John G. Crawford and Prof.
T. g. Evans, both old-time citizens Of
this place, charging them with rape
upon the person of young girl, the
adopted daughter of T. F. Flueksn,
well-known citizen and engaged in the
business of carriage painting, and the
granddaughter of Capt. Marion Cook.
The young girl is below fourteen years
of age and has not reached the age Of
consent.
1t appears that last Thursday the
young girl disappeared from her home
in this city and search was made every
whore for her, but no clue could be
found Of her. Messages informing the
police in other towns were sent out in
forming them Of the disappearance of
the young girl, but no word was heard
from her.
Yesterday her whereabouts was dis
covered at the homo Of Mrs. Arthur
Steels. When found she gave story to
Mr.. Flucken, her adopted father, which
caused him at once to swear out war
rants for the arrest of the two individ-
uals named above.
She states, 30 it is said, that last Thurs
day she was induced to go with Evans
to his bachelor quarters on Colorado
avenue, adjoining the blacksmith shop
of Campbell & MsCary. Here improp-
or proposals. were made to her by Evans
which she repelled, that then Crawford
was sent for and he was successful
where the other man had failed.
1t is stated then that the girl was
kept there by the men and that her
meals were carried over to her, during
the remainder of the week and until she
was taken to the place where she was
found.
Last night Crawford was admitted 10
bail in the sum Of fve-hundred dollars,
Today the trial Of the case is being held
behind closed doors. Guy V. Sternbere
appearing for the state.
The penalty for committing rape is
severe one. The girl being under the
ago of consent makes the case more
serious. 1t matters not what the char
acter of the girl may be, the law 10 her
guardian in such cases until she arrives
at q mature age.
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St. Louis Exposition.

st. Louis, Sept. 17-An event Of much
importance to the commercial interests
of St. Louis and vicinity is opening to-
night in the big coliseum building.
Scores Of workmen have been busy for
weeks getting ready for this occasion
and tonight they will give way TO tho
public.
The exhibits this year are more num-
erous than ever before and many novel
features have been added, including one
of the largest electric fountains ever con-
structed.
During the coming week there will be
two big political demonstrations when
the two candidates for governor Of Miss
ouri-Dockery and Flory-will visit tho
sxposition.
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The public schools Of Grand junction
are moving along finely. The celebra-
tion last week disturbed tho nrst week.
work, but now both teachers and schol-
ars arc getting down to the regular rou-
tine. The public schools OF this city are
. credit to tho place.
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A Quiet Wedding.

Married. Sept. 18th, at the residence
Of Mr.. ]. w. Sinclair. by Rev. R. San
derson, Mr.. Rolla V. Workman to Miss
Lissa N. Kelly. both OF this sity. The
ceremony was performed in the presence
OF tho members Of tho family.
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Born-1his morning, TO Mr.. and Mrs
D. Arthur Cannell, q boy.
The evening times., 1900-06-13

Those offenders against the peace and
good order Of the District who, because of
their frequent infractions are al intervals
brought before the bar of justice, are evi-
dently convinced that they need not ex-
pect leniency at the hands Of Judge Scott
when the evidence establishes their guilt.
They are evidently also convinced that 1t
is useless TO tell ''fshy' stories in the
hope Of mitigation.
The evidence for both conclusions was
furnished by the fact that there were
few prisoners in the dock when court was
convened this morning and those OF the
few who were old offenders entered pleas
OF guilty to the charges against them and
gracefully accepted the sentences imposed.
The majority of the offenders were of the
usual variety and there was little TO break
the routine court monotony.
Henry Sheppard. colored, was the first
prisoner arraigned. He was charged wi b
vagrancy, entered plea of guilty, and de-
clined 10 say anything when told that he
was privileged to make a defence. A SEN
tence of sixty days in the workhouse was
imposed.
Henry Cooley realized that he made
mistake when he entered a pea of MT
diately retracted. II must admit that /
have been drunk. your honor. but l am
not a habitual drunkard,'' said Cooley.
Judge Scott then imposed a fine of s., with
the alternative OF fifteen days in the work.
house. and was thanked by Cooley, who
remarked that he considered himself lucky.
John McCrystal, an Old offender, whose
face has loEg been familiar to Judge Scott
was arraigned on the usual charge of va
grancy. His plea was guilty and the SEN
tence Of six months in the wOrkhouse in
default of payment of a fine of $40 was
accepted as a matter of course.
Vagrancy was the charge against Louis
Bramshaw, also, and ne, too, entered
plea of guilty. He was sent down for
ninety days vacation.
A small colored boy answered TO the
name Auoir Mackey and the charge OF
throwing missiles His plea was guilty.
and he faced the alternative OF paying a
81 fine or ten days in Jail.
II may have been a coincidence. or it
may not have been. but the fact remained
Just the same that William Bennett was
found drunk last night in "MJonshile"
Alley. The result was that he was charged
before Judge Scott this morning with Va
grancy Benefits plea was mot guilty"
but he was sent down for sixty days.
To a charge Of profanity and disorderly
conduct. William J. Mcnamara entered a
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plea Of mot gnilty." The defendant. " no
was Of neat appearance and apparently re-
spectacle, had little 10 say, and was or
dered 10 pay a fne Of SO or serve thirty
days.
Richard Gordon. a small coiOred lad.
proved that he was not the owner Of the
horse he was charged with working while
the animal was unfit. An old crippled col
ored man, named Boston, accepted the re-
spOnsibility for the offence charged, and on
condition that he would dispose Of the
horse was released on his personal bonds
for his appearance in court Saturday 10
show that he had obeyed the order Of the
court.
John W. Brawner, charged with conduct
ing an unlicensed bar. and John MuiIowney,
charged with aiding and abetting the same,
entered pleas OF not guilty, and through
their attorney asked for continuance.
Judge Scott set Tuesday next as the date
for trial.
EbenezeT Jackson. whom Policeman
Joyce charged with vagrancy, was said to
be hard-working man. generally speak
ing, but what is known as periodical
drunkard. The policeman informed Judge
Scott that Jackson was such a competent
workman that his services were in great
demand when he was sober. He gets
these fits occasionally. your honor" said
Joyce, and Il takes a short term in the
workhouse TO straighten him out" A short
term, namely fifteen days, was imposed.
The only case out OF the ordinary this
morning was that OF Carrie Smith, a Wis
itor from California. against William Aus
tin. a youth employed at a local depart
ment store. Austin was accused Of pro-
family, and It was said used indecent Ian
guage to Thomas Shaw. a brother-in-law.
Both Shaw and Miss Smith testified to that
effect. A fine Of SIS was imposed by Judge
Spofr
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for grading. curbing, footway. and mac
adam carr1ageWay for 241 front feet. NO
repairs have been placed on the carriage
way since the above date. other than what
was done by the electric railway com
pany, which was only in the centre OF The
roadway. The electric light company came
next, tearing up the macadam and never
replacing il. You will find the carriage
way full Of holes. In dry weather il is
nothing but dust, and in wet weather
only mud
Upon this case the Computing Engineer
reports: In connection with an oral COM
plant l personally examined this locality
and the conditions have in no way chang
ed since then II is a fact that when the
new brick sidewalk was laid on the west
side OF Ninth Stree, minor changes in the
grade were made which raised il a few
inches in front Of the writer's property,
but these changes were necessary to cor
rect defective conditions and could not be
avoided. 1t is not easy to appreciate how
this slight change should have caused the
very considerable difference in conditions
which the writer describes At any rate !
cannot recommend any action on the part
OF the District, and, if directed TO recon-
mend action, l would be unable 10 specify
what II should be- Certain minor repairs
have been made TO the roadway which
should have corrected the cause Of COM
plant"
The Commissioners have also approved
the recommendations Of the Computing En-
gineer in this case.
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BEFORE JUDGE KIMBALL.
Sentences Imposed in Cases of As
sauIf and Larceny

sauit and Larceny.
Judge Kimban, like Judge Scott. had few
prisoners befese.-him this morning. There
was only one grand larceny offence and
that was Of the ordinary character The
other offences charged were of the usual
variety and included assaults, petit larceny,
etc.
James Hfll ana David Ellis. eolored. were
charged with fighting II developed during
the trial that Ellis was not to blame for
the affray as he had been assaulted by Hill.
In view of that fact Judge Kimball ordered
Ellis released. Hill was ordered to serve
fifteen days in Jail in default Of payment Of
a fine of s..
For an assault on his wife Louise, Sam
uel Foster, colored, was ordered to pay
fine of SO or serve thirty days in Jail
Anna Chase, colored. pleaded not guilty
to charge Of assaulting Anna Newman,
also colored, and was given the alterna-
tive OF fifteen days in jail or the payment
of s. fine.
Assault was the charge against Charles
Gersson. who was accused by John H. Bra
gunier. Judge Kimball imposed a fine OF
$40.
Two cases of assault were charged
against Moten Johnson, colored- The CON-
plainants were Mamie Iverson, also COL
ored, and Policeman McKie. 1t was alleg-
ed that johnson struck the Iverson wom-
an and turned upon McKie after the ar
rest. Judge Kimball ordered johnson to
serve three months for each assault
The larceny OF two sets OF garden hose
was charged against Moten Jackson COL
ored The complainants were z. H. Par
sons and W. W. Heron. For the first Of
fence Judge Kimball imposed a fine of $40
with the alternative of thirty days in Jail.
The other larceny constituted what is
known as the second offence, petit larce-
ny" and is grand jury offence. In default
Of $500 bond Jackson was held for the
action Of the higher court
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HoMEoPATHISTS TO MEET.
Session of the Society TO BE
Held Here

The annual meeting of the American In
stitute Of Homeopathy will be held in this
city from June 19. TO 23d inclusive.
The first meeting will be on Tuesday
afternoon next at the Arlington Hotel.
nine sections 10 be in session at different
times. Ii is believed that at least 1000
members will attend. The institute was
organized in 1874.
Among the important features OF the
convention will be the dedication of the
Hahnemann monument. which is located In
Scott Circle east of the equestrian dgurU
OF General Scott The site was given oy
Congress and the monument when com
pleted will have cost not less than $50, ,000.
Preliminary to the meeting OF the Amer
lean Institute the annual meetings OF tive
societies will be held. The membership OF
these Organizations is composed OF thos,
who are also members of the institute, and
for this reason the time and place for hold
ing the annual sessions is made identical
with that of the main body. The two or
ganjzations which viii meet here are the
Eye and Ear Society and the Surgical So
ciety.
The evening times., 1900-06-13
Burned by Exploding Oil.

FREDERICK, Md. June Leicester,
little son Of C. B. Young, near Myersville,
was badly burned Monday evening by the
ing to burn out a caterpillars' nest. He
was with his brother. and while one
poured the oil the other one ignited the
nest The can exploded, throwing burn
ing oil all over the lad. The explosion and
screams attracted a number of men, who
extiBguished the flames. but not before the
boy was badly burned.
The evening times., 1900-06-13
FLAG DAY EXERCISES.
An Interesting Programme Arranged
by the Women's Relief Corps

An Interesting Programme Arranged
by the Women's Relief Corps
Among the features Of the Flag Day OBJ
servance in Washington tomorrow will be
patriotic exercises in the First Presby-
terian Church. under the auspices of the
Department of the Potomac Women's Re
lief Corpz. auxiliary to the Grand Army Of
the Republic.
The following programme OF exercises
has oeen arranged and VIII be under the
direction of Alice Burgess. the ps triodc
instructor, assisted by Ida L. Chase, Vance
CoIburne, and Anna A. Peck:
Prayer by Department Chaplain Daven-
port; song, America; music; solo by
Miss Mamie Bishop; address Dy Depart
ment Commander Slaybaugh; solo; recita-
ton, Miss Zoe Hunter Brocket; solo,
"E Plurfbus Unum," Miss Lulu Belts; mu-
sic; address, Past Department Commander
Hopkins; quartet, Professor Layton and
class; song. Twelve Remarks" Ruth
Chase; recitation, W. H. Haywood; solo,
Miss Laekey; recitation, Miss Grace Will
EinS.
The evening times., 1900-06-13
EIGHTEEN YEARS IN PRISON.

The Sentence of Richard Thompson
Reported to Major Sylvester.
Richard Thompson, colored, who was ar
rested in this city on January by De-
tective Boyd, charged with being acces-
sorry with his brother, Harrison Thompson,
in the killing Of Town Sergeant MILTON
Seaton, OF MiddIeburg, Loudoun county.
Va, OF the night Of November 25, was
yesterday sentenced to serve eighteen
years in the penitentiary.
Information to that effect was received
by Major Sylvester this morning. The jury
which convicted Thompson returned YER
dict of murder IN the second degree, after
a two days trial. Harrison Thompson is
still at large.
The evening times., 1900-06-13
MISS o'BRIENs AssAILANT.
The Police Have Not Yet Been Able
to Find Him.

The police are apparently at sea as to
the identity of the colored man who as
sauIted Miss Margaret O'Brien. of II D
Street southeast, while she was walking
on D Street. a short distance from her
home. about O'Clock last night. Every
effort is being made to locate the culprit,
but as the description furnished of him
is meagre the police are greatly handi-
capped.
Walter Jones. aged seventeen. and Nell
son Junifer. the colored suspects arrested
late last night by the police Of the Fourth
precinct was released today from Gus
Jody, as Miss O'Brien could not identify
either.
Inspector BOardmaa this morning de-
tailed Detectives Muller and BauT to as
sist the police of the Fourth precinct in
their efforts to run down the miscreant.
The evening times., 1900-06-13
LADIES CAN WEAR SHOES

One size smaller after using .den's Foot-Ease, a
powder to be shaken into tie shoes Il makes
tight or new shoes feel easy gives instant relief
20 eorns and bunions It's The greatest comfort
discovery OF the age. Cures and prevents swollen
feet blisters callous and sore spots Aliens Foot
Esse is a certain cure for sweating. hot, aching
feet At an druggists and shoes stores, 25c. Trial
package FREE by mail Addr,ss Allen s olnSted.
lie Roy, n Y.
The evening times., 1900-06-13
Talked and Lost HIS Fingers

Charles Reed. colOred.- -tWenty-seven years old,
suffered the loss Of three fingers Of his left hand
while at work at the woodward Of W. A. Pyles
in Monroe Street. Anaeostia. yes>erday evening.
Reed was operating steam saw, and becoming
eugrossed in 3 conversation allowed ms nand 10
co.ne in too close proximity 10 the revolving
blade Dr. Watson OF Anacostias dressed the
wounds.
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vow, TO Avon, TRoUBI,E.

Now is the .Ime TO provide yourself and family
with bottle of Chamberiain's Colic Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy 1t is almost certain to be
needed before the summer is over, and if procured
now may save you a trip 10 town in the night
or In your busiest season 1t is everywhere ad-
mitted TO be the most successful medicine in use
for bowel complaints, both for children and
adults No family can afford to be without it.
For sale by. Henry Evans, wholesale and retail.
--d AL druggists.
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Hnuptman WIN Contest.

Hearing in the contest Of the viii Of the late
Charles H. Hauptman was begun today before
Justice Cole. in the Probate Court The validity
Of the viii IS being contested by Helen C. Rauh
and Others, nieces and n5phews Of the tesiAtor,
and Is defended by Helen C. Carpenter a SISTER ot
the deceased, and also by some Of his nephe"s
and nieces-
The evening times., 1900-06-13
Exchange of bonds.

The amount Of bonds exchanged at the
Treasury to date for the new per cent
bonds is s2ss, ,2S7 200, of which So, ass, 900
was received from individuals and institu-
tions other than national banks. The
amount Of the old 2 per cents, so far re-
deemed under the Secretary's recent call
is 1,423, 200.
The evening times., 1900-06-13

Observation-Disclosures and dancing; afternoon
and evening.
Glen Echo Parl-George Thatcher's MtnstreIs,
evening.
Chevy Chase Lake-Musie and aquatic perform
ance, afternoon and evening
Columbia Pleasure P2rk-Music and dancing,
evening
River View-Arnusl excursion Of the Crescent
Benevolent Association steamer leaves 6;45 p m
Trains leave Chesapeake junction c2liy, IL a
m, II a m, ? p. m, p m, p. n, for
Chesapeake Beach on the Bay
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IN AND ABOUT The CITY.
Says she Deserted Him.

In a petition for divorce fled today by John
W. Lyddane, against his wife Satiah 3. Lyddsne,
he declares that six months after their marriage
She without Just cause. willfully deserted him
The parties were married at Hagerstown, Nd, on
June %. 1875
The evening times., 1900-06-13
Prostrated by lightning.

WESTMINSTER. Md. June 1S.-Lighs
ming struck the house OF Moses Cohen. on
Green Street Monday night Cohen, who
was in the yard at the time, was prostrat-
ed, ard several CT his children were rem
Gs-ed insensible.
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Fenst of Cornur ChrIstI.

The Society 5f the Perpetual Alteration. Of 81
Patriek's Church, viii have solemn celebration Of
the Feast Of Corpus Christi at 4.So tomorrow
afternoon. There Will be procession Of the chill
dren a short sermon by DR.. stafford, and special
musical programme, under the direction oi FFoi-
rarhr
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Extrndition Treaty Proclaimed.

Minister Lord. of Buenos Ayres, Argen-
tine Republic, today reported TO the De-
partnent Of State that the extTaditio1
treaty between the Argentine and the Uni
ted States was proclaimed on June r.
The evening times., 1900-06-13
Electric spark Causes Fire.

An imperfectly insulated electric wire Is said
20 have been the cause of slight FIRE at the home
Of James F. Oyster, 1914 r Street northwest.
about O'Clock last night. The total damage re-
sulting was estimated al s. The loss IS covered
bv insurance
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Licensed TO Marry.

Charles W Needing. Of 7Ss Twelfth Street nOrths
west. and Anna NJ SteiubeTg, also Of Washington,
we're granted marriage license in Baltimore yes
terday.
The evening times., 1900-06-13

To achieve good results from the best malt and
hons one must have the facilities and skill are
euIployed to brew Heurichs lIaerzen. Senate, and
Lager Phone GA, Arlington Rottling Company,
for a case of Heurich's and saOy real good bey-
The evening times., 1900-06-13

To appreciate real good beer, brewed Of the
very best malt and hops, drink Heurichs Mserzen,
Senate. or Lager. For bottled beer phone 81, Ar
hngton Bottling Company, for case.
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IN THE POLICE court
Offenders of Various Degrees Re-
eeive Their Punishment.

A Small Docket Indicates That Nio-
Iators of District Laws Have
Wholesome Fear of Judge Scott.
Several Migrants Sentenced TO the
WorkhOusc.-SOme of the Cases
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STREET LIGHTING.

Low tide. GO An and go p n
High tide........-.....-..s-C5 -C5 An and S:3I p NJ
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Hot Weofher has no terror for those
liOt "SdtnSt whose ice boxes are supplied
with the National Capital BfeVing Co.'S famous
Diamond or '-NuenchenVf' Beer On sale
everywhere. For ease write or phone %
dozen. Sl.25 Jel3-u
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Lamps ht today - y
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FILLING UP THE WELLS
The Commissioners Act Upon Pro-
tests of Residents.

In TWO Cases Analysis shows Inn
Wells Will Be Closed - bacillus
Coli Found in the Northwest Sec
tiOn-Other Affairs of the District.
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TEE SI-N ANn NOON

Temperature. Q q m----.---------.-.---- &c
Temperature u. noon-...............-.....
Temperature, l:50 p m-.-----..------..-....---s2
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TIDE TABLE

Moon risos. ~ Moon sets.....5.oo An.
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Cbe Gpenine Ci,,sss
WEDNESDAY, JUNE IS. 1909
The weather Indications.
TENLPERATURF.

Local rains tonight and Thursday fresh cast
erly winds
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Various matters Of routine business Oc-
cupied the attention of the District COM
missioners through the morning hours to-
day, and on account of a lull in the rush
of oficeseekers a good many things that
have been hanging FIRE for some days were