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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-15
MARYLANDER UNDER ARREST
Harry F. Mcdonald. of Linden,
Charged With False Pretences.

Charged With False Pretences.
Harry F. Mcdonald. twenty-seven years
OF age, laborer, is under arrest at the
Sixth precinct station, charged with false
pretences. Several cases may be brought
against him. Detectives Barbee and VIII
liams arrested Mcdonald at Linden, Nd.
last night and brought him to this city.
He is said to admit his guilt.
AS complainant against Mcdonald the
name of E. c. Keys, storekeeper at Lin
den. is entered, and he will be called upon
to testify in the Police Court. The &C
cused did some painting for Keys several
days ago and was paid for the work by a
check drawn on a local bank. After re-
ceiving his money Mcdonald came here and
is said to have become intoxicated. In
this condition he began issuing alleged
forged checks bearing what purports to be
the signature of Keys. The complainant
denies the signature, however. Prior to
his arrest last night Mcdonald gave a
check to II. Friedlander & Co.. clothiers in
payment for an overcoat. Another check.
dated November 10. for s5,25. purporting to
be signed by Keys. was given by Mcdonald
to Roland & Co., from when the accused
bought dozen geese, which were shipped
at his direction to Keys. Orendorf and
Pickston. hardware dealers, also received
check from Mcdonald for 1926 in pay
ment for grindstone, and this also went
to Keys, despite the latters denial of the
order.
When the second check reached Keys
complaint was made to the police, and De-
tectives Barbee and Williams made an in
vestigation. They located all the checks
and took Mcdonald into custody Melon
aid assigns his troubles to the effect of
drink
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-15
TWO MISSING PERSONS.
Search for nm Alleged ImpOster and
Invalid ArtiIleryman.

The police were instructed last night to
look out for two persons, one being an al
legged thief. An unknown man, described
as thrty-fve years of age. and five feet
ten inches tall is wanted for the alleged
theft of a purse containing small sum of
money and two Catholic badges. reported
stolen yesterday TO the First precinct po-
lice. The supposed imposter is said 10 be
accompanied by woman. aged about forty
years, and five feet four inches tall Both
man and woman weigh about 40 pounds.
William II. Ennis. forty-sevcn years of
age, wearing a uniform of sergeant of
the United States Artillery, is also miss
ing, and the police are searching for him
Ennis left the hospital at the Washingto;
Barracks last night suddenly and, it is
said. without leave, and has not since been
seen. He is five feet five inches tall, and
has blue eyes and dark hair. He has been
i'll for some time. and it is feared he may
wander away and possibly do himself bod
lily harm.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-15
BRIDEGROOM SHOOTS HIMSELF.
Prefers Death to the Alternative of
Bigamy.

HALIFAX, n. s., Nov. 14.-sergeant
Major Edwards, one of the hes. known
nom commissioned officers stationed at the
citadel in this city. committed suicide at
$40 a. M. today by shooting himself with
his rife. At the same moment Miss Cas-
sic Allan stood at the altar in Trinity
Church waiting to marry him. Miss Allan
was surrounded by many friends. and all
was in readiness awaiting the arrival of
the bridegroom.
When the news of the tragedy was
brought to Miss Allan. as she still stood
at the altar, she tainted She was taken
to her home, where she is suffering from
severe nervous prostration. 1t appears
that Edwards had been previously mar
ried, but his wife had become insane and
had been placed in an insane asylum in
Bermuda where she is at present. 1t is
supposed that the thought Of becoming a
higamist- prcyed upon his mind until he
decided to end it all by death.
1t was crly little while after the death
Of Sergeant Major Edwards had been dis
covered by the soldiers that a coach drove
up TO the citadel gate. White ribbon flew
from the whip and the driver asked the
sentry on duty 10 keep an eye on the
prancing grey horses. TIE sentry re-
piled: IF you haze come for Sergeant
Major Edwards you will not be required"
Why" retorted the driver.
Because" said the sentry. he is
dead"
The hickman was ordered to drive 20
Trinity Church and inform Miss Allan.
When opposite the church the driver
lsaped from his seat and made his way
in among the assembled guests. When
they heard the cab stop at the church door
they thought that it contained the belated
bridegroom. The dreadful news was
broken to Miss Allan and never before
had such a scene been enacted in old
Trinity.
The bride at frs. would not believe the
news, but at last weeping Historically she
was removed to her home. where we'd
ding breakfast was waiting. When the full
truth of the situation became apparent to
her she swooned and has since remained
in a state of nervous collapse.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-15
POSTOFFICE BURGLARS FOILED,
Thieves Keep Up a Running Fire
With a Posse of Citizens.

/ n
PoUGHKEEPsIE, N y Nov. 1.-Bur-
/ glars made an attempt to rob the postofficc
| at Red Hook early this morning. but were
discovered, and after running fight with
shots were fired, they succeeded in making
| their escape. One of the burglars was
wounded, but his companions carried him
of. Constable Charles Van Steenbulgh has
! 4 bullet hole through his coat as re-
hinder of his part in the battle with the
! thieves.
| At . o'clock this morning Homer Clark,
| who lives opposite the postofiice. noticed a
thickset well-dressed stranger across the
street. He saw him step up TO the street
J lamp and eXtinguish the light. Mr.. Clark
slipped out Of his house by the back way
and called up Constable Charles Van Steen-
burgh and his son. Fred. and told them
that he believed an attempt was being
made to rob the postoffice. The three men
| armed themselves and hurried down the
| street.
! The stranger was still in front of the
postofIice and Constable Van Steenburgh
started toward him. at the same time
shouting for him to hold up his hands. The
man leveled pistol at him and commanded
him to halt. AS Van Steenburgh continued
) ~ faooeh. iS uieu 1T HILL ne htpt vi
firing while he retreated toward the shelter
OF the building in which the postoffice is
J located. There were three men in the cell
| lar Of the building and they Joined the
| lookout and the four men concentrated
their fire on Constable Van Steenburgh and
his companions, who thought it advisable
to retreat.
On account of the darkness it was not
possible to aim with any accuracy. Mr..
Van Steenburgh. however. is confident that
he hit one Of the burglars, for he heard him
cry out with pain and the men with him
! urged him TO keep up ana they would help
him.
The noise of the firing aroused the peo-
pie residing near the postofIice and by the
time the burglars had all got out OF the
cellar there was strong posse of citizens
on hand and an attempt was made to follow
and capture them. The latter had the adj
vantage of shelter. which they used to keep
the citizens at bay, shooting at them until
they had gained a rear street, where they
fired final fusillade and escaped by run
ming across lots to the highway running
north fiom Red Hook.
At J. H. Bests farm they broke into the
carriage house and stole his horse and
wagon. The four men drove to Madalin.
where they abandoned the horse. and it is
thought they were ferried across the river
and made their escape on an early morning
train on the West Shore.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-15
ISSUES.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA, Holding Special Term for

| OF COLUMBIA, Holding a Special Term fol
| Orphans Court Business.-In Estate oil
| Francis s. Obold. No. 9i72. Adm Doc. &c
| Upon consideration of the caveat filed herein
Z, by James p. Obold to the PAPER writings dated
| the sixth day of August. 1885. and the sixth day
of February, 1896. and offered for probate az the
last will and testament and codicil thereto OF
the said Francis S. Obold and of the answer OF
Charles NJ. Obold. Sarah j. obold. and Annie c.
Doyle Tuohy to said caveat, it is by the this
21st day OF September 1900. ordered that the
following issues be set for trial by jury in
this court, to wit:
l. Was the said paper writing bearing Gate
August 6, 1885, and purportinc to be the last will
and testament OF the said Francis 5. oho!d exc
cuted by him in manner required by law to pass
personal estate?
. Was the said paper writing dated Augus. G..
1855 purporting to be the last will and testament
OF said Francis s. 0hcd, executed by him in
manner required by law to pass real estatez
8. Was the said Francis 5. 0bo!d At tie time
said paper writing dated August 6, 1855. was
executed OF sound mind, capable OF making l
valid decd contract?
T. Was the execution Ivy said Francis s Ob1ld
of said paper writing dated August g. 1885,
procured By the fraud or deceit OF any person
OF persons?
s. Was the execution by said Francis s. Oho,d
of said paper writing dated August 6. 1855, p:o-
cured by the exercise of undue influence over said
Francis S. Obod by any person or persons?
G. Was the said paper writing bearing date
February 6, 1896. and purporting to be codicil
to the said paper writing dated August g. 1855.
executed by the said Francis s Obold in manner
required by law to pass personal estate?
T. Was the said paper writing bearing date Feb
ruary 6. 1896. and purportine to be codicil t.
the said paper writing dated August 6. 1855.
executed by the said Francis s. Oboid in manner
required by law to pass real estate?
s Was the said Francis $. Obold at the time
said paper writing bearing date February 6. 1896
was executed OF sound mind, capable Of making
valid deed contract
o. Was the execution by the said Francis s.
Obod o. said paper writing bearing date Feb
ruary g. 1896, procured by the fraud or deceit
OF any person or persons2
10. Was the execution by the said Francis S.
Obod of said paper writing bearing date Feb
ruary 6. 1895, procured by the exercise of undue
influence over the said Francis S. Obold by any
person or persons? CllAS. c. COLE, j.
nc2l monk thuS-St
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-15
W. C. T. U. CONVENTION.
Local Executive Committee Meets tn
Make Further Arrangements.

The Executive Committee of the Wo-
mans Christian Temperance Union of this
city met yesterday at the Church of Our
Father for the purpose of making arrange
ments for the national convention of the
Womans Christian Temperance Union,
which will be held at the Lafayette Square
Opera House November 80 to December 7.
The following committees were named
by the Executive Committee:
Decorations-Mrs. Nellie Bradley, Mrs
Sarah Denham, Mrs. Fannie Pratt, and
Mrs. Copeland.
Registration-Mrs. Grace Ross, Miss
Hattie Homer, Mrs. Edward Mulligan,
Mrs. A. B. Shelton, Miss Lena Sunny
and Miss Callahan.
Committee on Demonstrating the Forty
Departments of the w. C. T. U.-Mrs
Suessa Blaine. Mrs. NJ. 7. Anderson Mrs
B. C. Nevius. Mrs. c. c. Gorsuch, and
Miss Mabel Welsh
Committee on Demonstrating the Loyal
Temperance Legion-Mrs. Mary C. Long
fellow German, Miss Gertrude Allison.
Miss Lydia Hughes. Mrs. Sucssa Blaine,
and Miss Grace De Rainne.
The Executive Committee will hold its
next meeting at Foundry Church next
Wednesday.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-15
punishment FOR THE SOUTH.
Senator Thur.ton Predicts n Reduce
ton of Representations.

~
tion of Representations.
Senator John NJ Thurston Of Nebraska
who was caller at the White House yes
terday, expressed little doubt that the
Republican majority in Congress this
winter will cut down the representation
of the South There appears to be no
constitutional reason" he said. why
Congress should not reduce the number OF
Representatives and electoral votes from
those Southern States that have disiran-
chised the negro"
Senator Thurston is opposed to any
large increase III the total number OF
Representatives. He thinks. however.
that perhaps fifteen could be added with
advantage to the present membership OF
the House
Mr.. Thurston believes that the Mica
ragua Canal bill and the Military Reor-
ganization bill will doubtless be passed
The Ship Subsidy bill will be discuss d.
he said, but opposition to the measure
is strong, and it may not be passed at
this session.
Mr.. Thurston will retire from politics
after this year and will engage in law
practice either in New York or in Omaha,
but he says he has not decided between
the two cities.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-15
no15-2t

OFFICE OF THE MUTUAL FIRE INSUR-
ANCE COMPANY OF THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA. Washington, November s.
1900.-Policy holders are notified that the
managers have ordered a return of saw
ings paid the members in proportion to
the value of each policy at the close Of
1899. Renewals for 1901 must be paid the
company at the same time at the rate of
/ per cent on the premium notes, and
POLICIES MUST BE PRESENTED that
payments may be entered thereon. Poll
cies expire on the last Monday in Deem
Der (31sD. Please attend early and avoid
the crowd w. A. II. CHURCH. President.
L. PIERCE BOTELER, Secretary.
nos th mo lSt
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-15
DIR. RAMsBURGH EXPLAINS.
Believed OF the Charge of Contempt
of Court.

DR.. Jesse Ramsburgh, against whom a
rule was issued last week by Jus ice Cole,
requiring him to show cause why he
should not be held as in contempt for
failing to comply with the order OF court,
has made satisfactory explanation and
has been relieved Of the charge. DR..
Ramsbursh in speaking of the natter,
stated that the first subpoena ssnt him
was left at his Office during his absence,
and it YVES not called to his attention on
his return. 1t was not until some days
after, when he received another notice
from the office OF the District Attorney,
notifying him to be present at a pest
poned hearing of the case. that he
learned that he had been summoned
A half hour before the hour set FIR The
second hearing of the case Dr.. Ramsburgn
stated that ne received hurry cali from
a patient, and upon responding tiiscove ed
that he was critically Ill. AS soon IS re
could leave the patient he FASTENED 10 the
City Hail. but the proceedings in connec-
ton with which he had been summoned
had been concluded and the rule to show
cause issued against him.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-15
Di.orderIy Conduct the Charge.

Harry ID. Lakins and Frank II. Simpson,
the former clerk. the latter a grocer.
were lodged at the First precinct station
last night on charges of disorderly conduct
They are said to have made a disturbance
at boarding house on Z Street, near
Tenth Stree: northwest. about IL o'clock
last night. Policeman Petersen happened
along while the trouble was in progress
and arrested both prisoners. The accused
will be taken into the Police Court this
morning
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-15
nRAyE EXPLORERS

Like Stanley and Livingstone found it harder
to overcome malaria fever, and aguc and ty-
plod disease germs than savage cannibals; but
thousands have found that Electric Bitters is a
wonderful cure for all malaral diseases. II you
have chills with fever, aches in back of neck
and head. and tired. WORKOUT feeling, trial
will convince you OF their merit. W. \. Null. OF
Webb, H.. writes: MY children suffered for
more than year with chills and fever; then two
bottles of Electric BitteTs cured them Only %
cents. Try them. Guaranteed. Sold by Henry
Evans. druggist. go I Street.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-15
Fell From u Car.

Mrs. Fl. A. White. forty-iivc years of age
while alightinS froGn q car Of the Metro
politan Railway Company at Ninth and II
Streets northwest last night. fell and sus-
tanned painful injuries OF the head and
back. She was assisted TO her home, 9i6
II Street northwest. by Policeman Samson,
Ct the First precinct station A physician
dressed her injuries and sho will recover.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-15
s,c.,,c. Turn nc,icycrs ana Are

CurcG.-"When | read tia. DIR. Agncw's Ca
,srrhsl Powder could relieve cltauh in ten min.
utcs was far from being Convinced. ! tried it-a
single puff through the bower afforded Instant
relief, stopped pain over Tie eyes, AID cleanscd
The .asai passage-. To-day am free from q.
tarrh." r. l.. Esdu's (Eas;on. Pa) experience
has becn that OF thousands OF Others. and may be
,oufa liity cents. Sold hy L. S. Williams.
Ninth 4 + st cet-. Edmond. & Williams Third
and pcnlay !vaaia Avenue. "a.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-15
SHOT IN THE LEG.
A CoIored Boy the Victim of IN Ac-
ciGcnt in Maryland

ciGcnt in Maryland.
George Baker, colored, fourteen years
of age. is at Freedman's Hospital. suffer
ing from bullet wound in the left leg.
He was brought here last night from up
the canal, where he was shot yesterday
afternoon by an unknown man. Baker
claims the shooting was accidental. Ac-
cording to his story he was walking along
the tow path of the canal about II o'clock
yesterday, when he was shot. The shCt
was fred from a clump of bushes along
the canal, and Baker says the man who
shot him was bunting at the time. After
the accident friends put the boy aboard
the canal boat Goddard, and brought him
here. Or. tHaEisbnrgh, physician to the
poor. met the boat in Georgetown and
sent the 10y TO the hospital. He will
likely recoPer.SS
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-15
COMMISSIONERS, NOTICES.

EXECUTIVE OFFICE COMMISSIONERS OF
THE DISTRICT OF OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
ton, November 7. l900-Noticc is hereby given
to all parties interested that the Commission
ers OF the District of Columbia have adopt
ed certain amendments to the regulations
governing plumbing and gas fitting in the
District of Columbia. TO take effect Janu-
airy L. 1901, and that copies of the amended
regulations may be obtained upon application
to the Inspector of Plumbing. room .. District
offices. by those whose business requires know
ledge of same. BY order of the Commissioners
Of the District of Columbia. WILLIAM TIN
DAHL, Secretary. noy GteNSu
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-15
POPULATION OF OHIO.
Census Bureau Gives the Buckeye
State I.i5.,545 People.

The Census Bureau yesterday gave out
the population of Ohio for 1900 as 4,157,-
545, an increase of iS5. 229 or 1872 per cent
since 1890. Between 1880 and 1890 the in
crease was i74.254, or 14.s per cent. Ohio
has 1872 cities, towns, and villages with a
population of more than 1000 and less
than $4,000.
The population of Georgia is 2,216.33l
an increase since 1890 of 31S.97S, or 20.6
per cent. The increase between 1880 and
1890 was 35s,071. or 30.2 per cent. Georgia
has thirty-seven cities Of population be-
tween 1000 and $1,000.
The population of the cities of more
than $4,000 has already been published
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-15

WE BUY UNDIVIDED INTERESTS IN
Real Estate and Perfect Titles
Parties who failed to pay 1898 taxes. and
whose property was sold, can protect them
from maturing to q deed and loss of prop.
erty By calling at the office of WASHING.
TON LAW & CLAIMS CO.. Room Z. 472
louisiana Avenue northwest. city.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-15
HYPNoTIzED TO TRY SUICIDE.
Woman Made to Believe CarbOlic
Acid WIS Wine.

CHARLESTON, S. c., Nov. H.-Lottie
Barnes. woman who is said to possess
hypnotic powers, tried TO commit sui
eide early this morning. She persuaded
a companion, Madge Owens. to join her.
The Barnes woman poured out glass of
carbolic acid after having put the other
woman under her power and told her to
drink it. Drink this wine, it is good
and hot" she is alleged to have said.
and the suggestion was obeyed. She also
drank carbolic acid.
They are not expected to live. Some
months ago the Barnes woman attempted
suicide in the same way, and on that
occasion persuaded a companion to Try
death with her. Both were saved in the
nick of time. The Owens woman left a
note asking that her parents in Reading.
Pa. be notified Of her death. The Barnes
woman had a meteoric career in Georgia.
where her hypnotic power is said to have
caused no end of trouble.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-15
UNDER AN OLD LAW.
A Trial for FOrcible Entry and De.
tentiOn of a House.

tentiOn of a House.
Prosecuting Attorney Mullowny has re-
peatedly been asked to take action in
cases where parties are said to have en-
tered vacant houses and taken possession
without the consent of the owners or
agents, but it was not until yesterday that
an old English statute of the time OF
Henry VIII was resurrected and test
case was decided upon.
Accordingly, William Randall, colored,
was brought before Judge Kimball on the
complaint of John G. Slater charged with
foroibly entering and unlawfully retain
ing possession of house 81 Twenty-six:n
Street, said to be the property of Mrs.
Matte Slater. Randall was held for the
action of the grand jury, and gave tond
in the sum of 500 for his appearance
when wanted.
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ceased. No. 9i72. Administration docket 26.
II appearing to the court that the notification
as to the trial OF the issues in this relating
to the validity OF the paper writings dated the
sixth day of August, 1855. and the sixth day OF
February. 1906 purrorting to be the last will and
testament and codicil of Francis s. obold. de-
ceased. has been returned as to Adeline Obold
Zentgraft. Thomas Adelsperger, William Adel-
sperger. Louisa Jane Adelsperger Hauck. Joseph
Adelsperser Mary Ellen Adelsperger Durbin.
Henry AdelspeTger. Rev. John Adelsperger, Julia
Adelspcrger. known in religion as Sister ". Wal
trude; George Adelsperge5, Cecilia obold, Mary
Obold Beaver, George s. Doyle, William E.
Doyle, Edward B. Doyle, Charles II. Doyle,
John j. Doyle. and Francis A. Doyle.
"Not to be found" it is, this 18th day
of October 1900, ordered that the issues hereto
fore framed in this case be. and they hereby.
set down for trial the 18TH DAY OF NO
MEMBER. 1900. and that this order and copy
of said issues heretofore framed shall be published
once week for four weeks in the Washington
Law Reporter AID twice week for the same
period in The Times (morning edition. Of Wash
ington, d. C. CHAS. c. COLE, Justice
Attest: LOUIS A. DENT.
Register OF Wills District of Columbia
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-15
Exodus of Firms Ceases.

ST. PETERSBURG. Nov. 1.-THE Fin
land Gazette" reports cessation of the
exodus OF Films from the province of
Wiborg to the United States. The paper
says the emigration agents have left the
DIG rirtS
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-15
SMALLPOX SUSPECT AT LARGE.
Police Looking for Richard Walls. u
Negro From HyattsviIIe.

Efforts are being made by the police to
locate Richard Walls, colored. who is sup
posed to have come here from Hyattsville.
Md, Sunday night. and who is said to have
been exposed to smallpox. Health Officer
Woodward has taken every precaution, also.
20 prevent the possible introduction of the
disease into the city. and has communicated
with the Maryland authorities on the sub
ject Walls had rot been located at a late
hour, although strict watch for him is
being kept by the Police.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-15
Another Handkerchief Special.
SPECIAL NOTICES.

ALL PAINTERS OF 1898 X. OF l.. are re-
quested to be present at special meet
ing FRIDAY, NOVEMBER Is, 1870 P. NJ.
r. W. BARNACLO,
uol5-2t Recording Secretary
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STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.
Notice is hereby given that there will be
a special meeting of the stockholders of
the ANACOSTIA BUILDING AND LOAN
ASSOCIATION at No. ia Monroe Street,
AnacOstia. d. c.. on FRIDAY the 23d DAY
OF NOVEMBER, 1900, AT Z O'CLOCK
p NJ. WM. n. FREEMAN,
Attest: President.
JOHN WILLIAMSON,
Assistant Secretary.