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The evening times., 1900-10-03

John B. Brady, the Inspector of Build
ings for the District, recently for
warded to the Engineer Commissioner re-
ports of Inspectors Evans and Sommer
vile, relative to the prosecution of two
cases in the Police Court for violation of
the building regulations. With reference
to the reports Mr.. Brady says:
1T appears from the report of Mr..
Evans that after a fine is imposed we are
without authority TO insist upon the re-
moYal of the violation. If this be 50, I
District be requested to draft regulation
that VIII be effective in causing the re-
moyal Of the violation by the person. who,
after being fined in the Police Court for
violating any provision of the building
regulations, shall persist in maintaining
The same violation
In the case reported by Inspector SOM
merviiie he states that he was not only
not asked to give any evidence in the case
but was debarred from addressing the
Attorney representing the District The
defendant asked jury trial, says Mr.. Som
mervllle, but the man was fined S. on a
plea OF guilty without giving the case to
the jury.
INC Sdot IepuIttu MI EFdHS 1t
was shown that firm of builders was
found violating the regulations by cutting
openings in the wall of a brick building
used as stable without first obtaining
a permit for doing the work. A warrant
was sworn out and the case was taken TO
the Police Court. There, according to Mr.
Evans. the attorney for the firm pleaded
guilty for his clients and they were fined
50. Mr.. Evans states that he then ad-
dressed the prosecuting attorney, asking
If he could compel the defendant to close
the openings in the wall, informing him
at the time that the wall in question wGs
party wall He says that the attorney
told him that there was no law by which
the defendant could be compelled to close
the openings he had made Mr.. Evans
also states that his conversation with the
attorney was cut short by the interfer-
ence of one of the baiIiffs
Capt Lansing H Beach, the Engineer
Commissioner, has forwarded the reports
to his associates with the recommendation
that the papers be referred to the Dis
trict Attorney for his consideration and
report.
The evening times., 1900-10-03
Bright.vood Citizens Association.

The Brightwood Avenue Citizens Association
Will hold meeting this evening at O'Clock
The association expects to decide on what it viii
request from the Commissioners in the way OF
appropriations for the coming year. B. Il. War
ner will deliver address.
The evening times., 1900-10-03
Accept The Drew PROPOSAL.

The proposal of Frederick Drew, submitted Sep
tember 2e for laying cement sidewalks on Thir-
teenth Street, Kenyon Street, and Marshall Street
for the price of 9s cents square yard was yes
terday accepted by the Commissioners
The evening times., 1900-10-03

The Commissioners today informed Henry C.
Hallam, of 40 Third Street northwest relative
to the collection of ashes from his premises, that
the contractor is willing 10 take the ashes either
from the front from the alley gateway,
but that he cannot be reasonably expected to
take them from the basement.
The evening times., 1900-10-03
His Compensatton Incrensed.

The compensation of B. C. Riggs, clerk in the
Engineer Department yesterday, by vote
of the Commissioners, increased from s. 20 to ST
per diem, the increase to take effect October l.
1900
The evening times., 1900-10-03
Colored wonaan,s Death.

Coroner Nevitt was today notified of the death
last night OF Maggie Hawkins, colored. forty two
years old, at 22s Street southwest The woman
was unattended by physician, which necessitates
the Coroner's action. An inquest is not consid-
cred likely as death is said to have been due to
natural causes
The evening times., 1900-10-03
Instructions to Police.

Mrs Mary 4. Coleman was today advised by
the Commissioners relative to her complaint about
the parking of cars Thirty-sixth Street north
west that the railway company has been info M
ed of the complaint and the police instructed to
prevent recurrence Of the practice Complained
The evening times., 1900-10-03
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
Gooa Nouas Associ,.ion

The Goods Roads Association Will meet to-
night at o'clock at the Riggs House, to con-
slider its work for the winter
The evening times., 1900-10-03
The court,s oraer Vacated.

Andrew B. DuvalI Attorney for the District,
has sent to the Commissioners copy of the
order of the Supreme Court of the District va
eating the previous order of the court in the
of Margaret Jewell VS. Albert Jewell, committing
John and Elsie Jewell TO the Industrial Home
The evening times., 1900-10-03
Gue Gpeuiua Uinrsa
WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 3, 1900.
Yhe weatIer Indicutton.
TEMPERATTRF

Cloudy and threatening weather, probably with
winds.
The evening times., 1900-10-03
Is Yonr At1ment catnrr1,,.a l.

Is Your AiIment Cutnrr1i.-sT had
Catarrh Ior year Z had Catarrh for 2
years. Il had Catarrh fer years ST had
CatarTh for 20 years" 81 had Catarrh for 80
years" and DR.. Agnews Catarrhal Powder cured
me. These are sentences from the volumes and
volumes of testimony for this great catarrh cure
not mythical patients, but words from men and
cured. 1t relieves in 10 minutes. Sold>by Ed
monds & Williams, Third and Pennsylvania Ave
nue.-e.
The evening times., 1900-10-03
Foreman In Sewer Division

the Commissioners appointed foreman in the
division at S3 per diem, the appointment
to take effect September %. 1900.
The evening times., 1900-10-03
Gas Causes a. Fire.

A leaky gas pipe is said to have been the
cause OF fire at the home of R. R. Valentine
416 Eleventh Street northeast about o'clock
yesterday morning The damage estimated a.
SO. The property is owned by H L. Rush.
The evening times., 1900-10-03
Bishop Myers to Preach,

Bishop Myers, of California, viii preach tonight
and tomorrow evening at 7:45 o'clecS II: the Dun
ker Church, at Fourth Street and Pennsylvania
Avenue southeast.
The evening times., 1900-10-03
Alexander Pleads Not Guilty.

Willi@:u II. Alexander, charged with the mur-
der of Matthew Snow the night of August 16
last, when arraigned before Justice Clabaugh to-
day pleaded not guilty.
The evening times., 1900-10-03

The Commissioners recently received
from Collins & Gaddis. of 81 Eleventh
Street northwest, a communication re1a-
tive to the payment of rent on lots recent
ly acquired by the District for school pur-
poses. They state that q client of theirs
has conveyed to the District lots g aud 5
of Keating's subdivision Of Prospect, TIE
Commissioners are further informed that
there Is at present on the property ten
ant paying S150 quarterly for the rent of
lots L, 2. .. and 8. their client still owning
lots L and s. The tenant is said to be
ready to pay the rent as soon as an ap-
portionment is madn between the District
and his landlord. ffessrs. Collins & Cad
dis suggest that equal division he made
of the rent money as being equitable to all
concerned, and they request the Commits
sioners TO take action along that line. 1t
is understood that the Board will acquiesce
in the suggestion of Mexsrs. Collins & Cad
dis. unless it is thought aecessaryto take
possession of the lots before January 1,
1901 for the purpose of laying the founda-
tions of the school building.
The evening times., 1900-10-03
New Route to Health.

To gain health, and Keep a secure hold on ii
when you get it, you must Gascarets Candy
Cathartic preventive and cure All druggists, 10c
25c, Soc.
The evening times., 1900-10-03

The Thermometer at Afleck's registered Il de
grees at o a. M, "A degrees at noon, and IS de
grees at p. m.
The evening times., 1900-10-03

The prize medal beers are Heurichs Maerzen
and Senate. The award To these beers is for
purity and excellence. Phone 634, Arlington
BottIing Co., for of Heurichs medal beer.
The evening times., 1900-10-03

Lamps lit to-day -----------.-.---.--6:leP P NJ
Lamps out tomorrow ow..............-......5:07 A "
The evening times., 1900-10-03
STREET LIGHTING

High tide. A NJ and 2:5e P NJ
Low .9:22 A NJ and 9:43 ?. VI.
The evening times., 1900-10-03
Daniel white Fined for disorder.

Policeman Hoagland was the complainant be-
fore Judge Scott this morning against Daniel
White, coored, who was charged with dsorderly
conduct and assarlting the policeman 1t was
corner Of Fourteenth and streets northwest
Friday night. White admitted being profane,
but denied aSsaulting the policeman. Judge Scott
imposed fine of $40 for the disorderly conduct
and dismissed the assault charge In default of
payment of the fine White went down for thirty
days.
The evening times., 1900-10-03
TIE Sun AND MOON.

Temperature at q. Observation-Disclosures &C
Temperature ct u, noen..........-..-....... .6S
Temperature at p. Observation-Disclosures. 20
The evening times., 1900-10-03

The Inspector of Buildings recently for
warded q request to the Engineer Commis-
sicneF that the second paragraph of see
tion "a of the Building Regulations be
stricken out and an amendment substi-
tuted therefor, as follows:
No permit shall be issued for building
other than a fuel shed, stable, storage
shed, boiler. engine. or heating room, milk
house, chicken house, smokehouse, sum-
mer kitchen. conservatory or hothOuse, and
other buildings commonly known as out
houses, and used or occupied and eontroll-
ed by the owner or occupant of the dwell
ing, office. store, or main building on the
same lot or piece of ground, until the piece
Of land upon which 1t is proposed TO erect
the building shall have been subdivided
and recorded, so that two or more buildings
other than those enumerated above, or es-
pecially accepted by the Commissioners,
shall not be located or erected on the same
lot or lots.
Each building shall be erected or pIac-
ed on or restricted TO a separate lot which
shall have a distinctive number assigned
| by the Surveyor of the District. In the
event that piece of ground now contains
one or more buildings, not excepted as
above, the unoceupied or unimproyed por-
ton must be sub-divided and recorded be
fore a permit viii be issued for another
building thereon When d permit has
been issued for the erection of a building
on any part OF a lot, the remainder or bal
ance of the lot must be sub-divided and
recorded before a permit is issued for an
other building thereon
The Engineer Commissioner IN transmit
ting the recommendation of the Inspector
of Buildings to the Board offered 6 substi-
tute for the section in question as follows:
Before a permit is issued for the eroc-
tion OF main building the land upon
which it is to be located must be sub-Gf-
| yided, SO that the said building together
with its a2purtenances, shall occupy a lot
separate from other premises. This re-
quirement may be waived az the discretion,
of the Engineer Commissioner, however,
where detached buildings are to be erect
ed on large agricultural tracts"
The latter amendment was acted upon
fayorably by the Commissioners this morn
ing.
The evening times., 1900-10-03
TIDE TABL.

Sun roSe......5:56 An Sun sets.-....5:42 p
Noon rises. Moon sets :04 a. "
The evening times., 1900-10-03
ROYAL Baking Powder.
Highest of ali in Ieavening
sfrengf7.-u s. Goverr nent Report.

2Quarts for ST. fhe fg cashinsfl co is deiIsPHs B1fR
u quart bottles of ''Golden Hop beer to homes
in unlcttered wagons for 81 Write or phone.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-05
TAKEN EAST FOR BURIAL.
nr. M, H. Hewett to Be Buried at Hi
Boyhood Home.

The funeral services OF DR., M. ii.
Hewett were held at his late home in
Emporia this morning and this after
noon Mrs. Hewett left with the re-
mains for Morris, His, his boyhood
home. The pail bearers were: Major
Hood, l.. A. Lowther, K. S. Lawrence,
J. Thompson, c. A. Boyle and Dr. I.
+. Davenport. DR.. Hewett was 81
years old. Most Of his life was spent
in Peoria, Illinois, where.he practiced
dentistry. He came to Abilene from
Peoria and later went to Emporia. A
letter from Topeka says Mrs. Hewett
was by his side when he died, He
had been apparently sleeping quietly
when he suddenly turned and gave a
gasp and death had come. The En-
poria Gazette says "The death OF
DR.. Hewett will be a serious blow to
this town. He was one Of a dozen
public spirited men who were taking
hold Of the town to push it forward
He was generous and tireless in dong
good. TO his more intimate friends
he wa. a royal companion and =
Christian gentleman. For everyo
he had kind word, and for those
distress he had kind heart, " II
proved itself in many noble Ar
The entire town extends its sy' ,na
to the stricken ia.nily in this s,ro,
meht."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-05
Their Baby Taken.

After three weeks Of l.fe the infant
daughter Of Mayor and Mrs. r. H.
Halleck passed away last n'gh'' ''s
death resulting from pneumonia
The fragile flower that brought JOY
to the parents hearts has been ga'n
cred by the Master and sadness mas
succeeded cheer. Sincere sympathy
will be extended to the serrowlnt
family.
The infant daughter OF Mr. am
Mrs. p. H. Halleck was laid to rest II
Abilene cemetery Sunday afternoon
Rev. Dr., Blayney officiating Man
friends we're present to show thel
sympathy for the family
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-05
HIS TRIP ABROAD.
James Strachan Writes Of His Jour
ney Toward Scotland

FOf bnp hcnEler
AT SEA, March 25.-We tre aboard |
the steamship Astoria. thought
the best way to let my friends in
Dickinson county Kfcw how we are
getting along would be through the
medium of your widely circulated
paper. We arrived in Chi ago in due
time and finding we had about four
hours to spare we all took; lthe street
cars down to Englewoof !. n distance
OF SIX or seven miles, ,here we met
Mr.. and Mrs. Campbe A. Some Of the
old settlers will rem n|kar A. Camp
Dell VINO was once Dickinson county
commissioner NJ Ayof the Solomon
people will also 1,,ectber their oldest
daughter being ba,o there. She il
now married al Alhasa ine boy ovel
one year ola' MIR Campbell is nov
taking orders ,tsr the Armour cgm
pany's beef. Mrs. Campbell accom-
panied US MG,k to the station.
we sPe ht'awery happy day view
ing MAJ mra Falls which is now hsr
messed m both sides for the benefit
man Welr@urned to Buhslo in tn
even mg andtook' the night tram I
N' yWork.
Dn Saturday morning enconntere
ruu6dence man who claimed to be
mophew Of a well known Abilene maj
ilue claimed to be operating woole
d factory in Topeka and was about
~ move it up to Abilene; claimed 10
lin going over to Scotland to lesrn som
sh thing about wooen factories ana II
ed. could assist him in any way he cou
by make II consideration to me- a
We of this wastod me without me as
ing him a question or saying a wo'
Then'he wanted me to 20 10 hls no'
lust one block distant to get
satchel and be would 60 down to'
Vay with me on the street cars where
would bs near the steamer WI
bis with him into an office where
day packed up his satchel and wished
lied to look at some specimens ol WOO
far goods made in Topeka "hlle
eral was displaying his goods there ca
the in aKentucky farmer who hao y
at one hundred head OF mules TO
British government to go to Ait
He pretended to be a.little the wo
for drink and claimed to have b
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-05
southwest Dickinson s. s. Association

A special meeting Of the southwest
Djckinton Sunday School association
will be held in the Presbyterian
church, Carlton, Kansas, April "a,
for the purpose Of discussing the
temperance question The following
Is the program; opening-song and
nraver; What are the Joints and Sa-
looms Doing for our Country, A. l..
Hone, Abilene; song, Dillon Male
ouartette; Resolved, That we as
Christian people can, II we will sup
pres the liquor traffic, John Johnston'
Resolved, That prohibition has been
more successful in abating the evils
OF intemperance than any other sys-
tom. Rev. B. I, Hills; Resolved, That
any person knowing our laws to be
violated with impunity who does not
nae his influence to inforce them, ID
0otna loyal citizen, Peyton Carter,
cbanman, c. q. Towners Abilene.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-05
n6hheA IL xlnN last night. lie pulled

robhed " 300 last night re P"l'eo
a large Mlndle ct greenbac''s and 'neh
nr,doc1l three cards to SHOW how he
was cheated. This Nephew Of var
respected citizen said "My goo"msn'
\ do not want to sec your money NY
aavice to you is to 20 and set u trait
for your money end not carry 1t or
you may lose " all" ! was standing
by the door and said that was good
advice hoth for him and me and said
goodbye
AfterHinner we took the street cal
to Central Park and saw as much a.
we could Of that and residences OF TN
millicnaires adjoining the park
We sailed today at loo'ciock' Mrs
Mrs. Strachsn, Mrs. McBoyle, Agne
Taylor and myself are all we'll "
|ttops the REFLECTOR and Dickinso
|coanty will prosper in the future
! they have done in the past. ! am
! send this out with our pilot mo-
We are away across the Atlantic 50
will say farewell
JAMES STRACHAN.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-05
NOT A WOMAN VOTED,
Solomon Men Had Election I'll Thell
Own Way

A peculiar feature OF yesterdays
election in Solomon wss that not q
woman went to the pills. The elec'
tion passed off quietly, there being
l57 votes as against l66 Of last year
This ticket was elected: Mayor, Il,
M. Wimsatt; ctancilmen, Joe ". Neil
Newt Carter, Geo. M. Greene Fred
Reed, J. j. Ring; city clerk H. =
Kimmerly; police judge H. b. Al
drich; street commissioner j. L.
Wsrd; marshal, E. E. Butcher
Fred Reed won by one vote agalns'
W, Leadbeater. j. l.. Ward was ter
votes ahead Of 5. G. Gould Jerry
Simpson ran for marshal but WA
beaten. His name defeated him,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-05
THEY ARE IN. PARIS.
Two Abilene Girls Winning Musical
Honors Abroad.

Many Abilene people will DC inter-
es,cd in learning that TWO OF the DO
nell Girls, formerly residents here'
are now in Paris-Miss Sarah ana her
younger sister Edna, Twas reported
,hat the former had been LETT lor-
tune about year ago. She evidently
received enough for aforelgn trip, lot
the friend Of an Abilene girl writes
that she saw the sisters recently anu
they were enjoying the best Of things
Miss Sarah is perfecting her voice lot
stage singing and Edna has developed
into a talented pianist They 'enpec'
to tour the United States next season
in concert or opera.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-05
R, N. Smith Dead.

D. Higgins received letter from
Houston, Texas, this morning stating
that our old townsman, X. N. smith
died on the 26th inst. and was buried
on last Sunday. The letter was iron
+. +. Peters who stated that he wa
with Mr.. Smith the night Of his death
Also that Mrs. Smiths health is quit
moor and that she is anxious TO retur
to Abilene.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-05
DR.. NJ. H. HEWITT DEAD.
ae Passed Away Suddenly at Topeka
This Morning.

Dr. Myron H. Hewett, formerly Of
Abilene but whose home for three
years has been at Empora, was found
dead in bed at his room in the Throop
hotel at Topeka this morning. He
had come to Topeka from a business
trip to Kansas City Saturday night
and complained Of not feeling we'll.
He went to his room and remained
until during the day Sunday when be
arose and ate some lunch. He felt so
bad, however, that he asked the hotel
management to send for Mrs Hewett
who was at Emporia. This was done
and she arrived at 4 a. m. this Mon
day morning, Going to his room she
found him apparently asleep and did
not disturb him. AT 6 a. m. she went
again and making closer exsmina-
ton found that life was extinct. He
had died sometime during the latter
part Of the night The news was
great blow to his many friends both
here and in Emporia and fell with
crushing force on the devoted wife
and lovely family.
The remains will be taken to En-
poria tonight and the services will be
at the house tomorrow In Emporia.
On the afternoon train Mrs. Hewett
and son Clifton will 20 with DR.. Hew-
ett's remains to Morris, H., where
the burial will take place.
1t Is understood that death resulted
from neuralgia Of the heart. Since
severe illness two years ago be has
complained Of heart trouble.
DR.. Hewett resided in Abilene for
70 years, being secretary Of pros
porous loan company and later look
ing after extensive investments for
eastern clients. This business has
remained in his hands and he was in
Abilene only week ago on trip to
| western Kansas looking after these
matters. 1t was then remarked that
he seemed In excellent health He
was a prominent member Of the Pres
byterian church and his rare ability
as a singer combincd'N'lsh his strong
personality and high social standing
made him a power for good In the
community. He had hosts Of friends
here and from all viii be extended tc
the heart-broker wife and the three
children left Atherless the sinceres1
: Of sympathy.
1t is pbbable that the burial vii
' be at ~. Hewett's old home, Peoria
IllS
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-05
DR.. HAITHCox RESIGNS.
Lutheran Church Pastor Will Go to
Columbia City, Indiana.

At meeting Of the council of the
Lutheran church last evening, DR.. H.
C. Haithcox rendered his resignation
as pastor, to accept the pastorate Of
the Lutheran church at Columbia
City, Ind, to which he has been unan-
imously called, The council will
present the resignation to the church
for its action in congregational meet
ing. The mem bers will do whatever
the doctor most desires, for there are
+, few who have not bis interests deeply
! at heart.
DR.. HaithcoX became pastor Of
Trinity Lutheran church in Novem-
ber, 1894, and from then until now
his.life has been SO clean and just and
honorable that his daily walk has
been an inspiration for good to the
citizens Of this community, regard
less Of their church affiliations. In
his first sermon be told his people
that he came as a priest and pro-
phet--as priest to carry their pray
ers up to God, as a prophet to an
nounce to them the will Of God, and
he has not done aught else, No III.
ducement has been sufficient to
tempt him to take d single step not
strictly in harmony with his calling
and therein has lain his strength
and no night has been too dark OF
distance too great to keep him from
the side Of those whom be could serve
or comfort.
His ministry here has been success
iul from every viewpoint. In tht
pulpit he has been forceiul, scholarly
and honest-honest in the sense o
not being given to padding, para
phrsslng, repeating and stealing. HI
has worshipped God on true princi
pies, thereby strengthening his peo
pie in permanent way ever avoid
ing emotion nalism and its harmful re
cessions. Every department Of th'
church is in prosperous condition
spiritually and materially, WAen b
came ne moved into a Whemen
hcAsn. He will leave a nae parsonag
tally paid for.
tits gratifying to know that th
doctor will 60 to good charge.
! has embershtp sof 800 In churc
and as many In the Sunday schoo'
The buildiXg will seat 500 people an
cost ovtr $4,000. A modern pal
sonagt adjoips it and a large nf
orgen adorns it. May FIRST is th
ti.le set for the beginning Of his ne
work.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-05
Watch Lost.

Lost, April 2, between county poor
farm and Centerdale school house BY
way Of the pyhs school house and De-
troit, lady's gold watch with initials
A. N. +. sngfsved Oh case. Was Ut
tached to black guard and was IN :
chamols watch pocket. Reward io'
return to this office. we
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-05
Rack FROM SOUTH AMEKlCA'
Arthur Hurd Completes Hi' Long and
Lively Tour.

Arthur Hurd came home last even
ins from his IS months trip to South
America. He has had all sorts Of In
teresting experiences from interview
Ing natives to climbing mountains
and has picked up enough stories oi
adventure to last him a lifetime.
Arthur's very interesting letters 70
the REFLECTOR have shown how well
he used his eyes and our readers
only regret is that he did not write
more OF them.