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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-29
THE CHECK WORTHLESS
An Alleged Attempt to Defraud
Providence Hospital.
4 Stranger Presents to Sister Louise
Draft for S2,OOO-Tries to Collect
50 for Expenses Involved in Col
IectiOn-The Demand Not Complied
With and the Police Notified.

A clever but unsuccessful attempt was
made to swindle the management OF Prov
idence Hospital Monday afternoon. AS a
consequence the police are locking for an
elderly man who tried to perpetrate the
fraud, and they hope to find him soon
Monday afternoon a well dressed, re-
spectacle appearing man called at Proyi-
dence Hospital and asked to see the per-
son in charge. When Sister Louise ap-
peared he informed her that he was judge
of the Probate Court of Mecklenburg
County. Virginia. and that he had called
TO present to Providence Hospital check
for $1,000, the equivalent of money that
The check was drawn on the Security
Bank of Richmond. made payable to
James Blunt and bore the signature
William H. Manning & Co.
BY whom it had been bequeathed the
alleged Judge did not say. He presented
a letter addressed to Sister Beatrice,
whom he evidently did not know had died
nearly year ago. 1t bore date of August
20 and was seemingly written from
Boydtor, Mecklenburg County, Virginia.
1t read as follows:
This letter will introduce you to my excellent
friend, Judge Blunt, who is Judge of our PROBATE
court and through whose exertions the legacy
was at length secured to you Ii was over four
years in court but we managed to get the money
for you at last. Judge Blunt will give you all
the facts and nay you the money. You viii
find him educated and accomplished gentleman
and most exemplary member of our holy
church.
With high respect, your devoted friend
EDWARD r. HARPER.
Sister Louise had never heard of Ed
ward P Harper or anything concerning
the legacy. but she wrote and gave to the
man receipt for the $4,000 check. The
irregular method representing the gift
had aroused her suspicious, and when
Judge Blunt" remarked as he was about
to depart that the expenses incurred by
his bringing her the money would amount
to So, she was convinced that the entire
proceeding was hoax. She put him off
with trivial excuse and told him to call
at another time for the money. The
caller did not urge the matter, but de-
parted saying he would call again at at
early date.
Sister Louise then notified the police,
and Detective Weldon was assigned to the
case. He obtained description Of the
man and took the check to Police Head
quarters Yesterday morning Inspector
Boardraan wired to the Security Bank Of
Richmond and learned that the check
was worthless
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-29
WARNING BUILDING TRADES.
Prospect That Differences Will BE
AmfcabIy Adjusted


The leaders of the two factions Of local
building trades which have been warning
with each other during the last six
months. are confident that an amicable
settlement of differences will be effected.
After the meeting Of the two factions
last night, at which the terms of settle
ment were discussed. it was stated by
members of each that all the articles of
agreement proposed had been accepted by
the differen. bodies and tha cir representa-
tives were instructed to so report at the
meeting OF the conference committee,
which will be held tonight at Typograpni-
cal Temple.
Tie terms of agreement. it is stated,
consist of eight propositions, which have
been discussed by the members OF the two
factions at their separate meetings during
the last month. These propositions, it Is
understood, in the event Of an agreement
being reached. are to be the basis of the
constitution for the new Building Trades
Council
What the articles of agreement are
is not known. except to the members
of the two factions of building trades.
They will. however. be made public to-
night if settlement OF the existing off
ferences is brought about
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-29
SEA GRIT RIFLE MATCHES.
District National Guard Teams I,
Leave Tomorrow


The rife teams Of the District National
Guard which will compete in the matches
to be begun at Sea Grit, y. j., the latter
part Of this week. will leave for that point
tomorrow morning at IL o'clock. via the
Pennsylvania Railroad. special car win
be occupied by the members of the teams,
Girt at $50 p. m.
Maj. James E. Bell, Inspector General
of Rife Practice of the District National
Guard, captain OF the brigade rifle team,
called a meeting of the members of the
teams Monday evening at brigade head
quarters, and the men received final in
structions concerning the trip. The uni
forms will be the regulation fatigue, with
blue flannel shirt and campaign hat and
leggins. No baggage other than the regu-
lar equipment will be carried, as tents are
provided by the New Jersey State Rife AS
ISOLATION, under whose auspices the annual
matches are held. In addition to the teams
already announced, Company A, of the
First Battalion. will send a team, consist
ing of Capt. S. Porter House and Privates
DuTnbaugh, Yogt, Colladay, and Fink.
The match for the Hilton trophy, brig
entire series, will be shot on Tuesday of
next week. The brigade team of the Dis
trict Guard hope to secure the trophy.
The regular practice that has been in
dulged in for several weeks shows great
Improvement in the craftsmanship of the
riflemen.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-29
HIS REPUTATION INVOLVED.
Mr.. Pruitt and Attorney. before the
District Commissioners.


The Commissioners yesterday granted a
hearing to ". Pruitt master plumber, who
appeared before them in company with his
attorney. Joseph Burkart, relative TO the
charge against him for damaging the cable
of the fire alarm telegraph cable in the
conduit in front of 1905 z Street north
west 1t will be recalled in this connec-
ton that the workmen. of the said Mr..
Pruitt temporarily destroyed the service of
the telegraph in the circuit of which the
conduit in question forms part.
Mr.. Pruit stated to the Commissioners
that he had permit to drive the pipe and
that he was on the ground during the en-
tire time that the work was in progress:
that he tunneled under the conduit, and
not knowing that there was another, con-
tinued driving; that when he struck the
under conduit he at first thought that the
pipe had hit the plank Snoring in a sewer
trench. When the pipe was hauled out and
he saw the cotton from the conduit on the
driving end OF 1t he ordered the work
stopped and Immediately telephoned to the
District authorities what he had done.
Mr.. Burkart, the attorney. said that 1t
appeared from the statements made that
his client had taken all the care in the
premises possible and had cleared himself
of all appearances of negligence, and that
even II he had erred the District authori-
ties were chargeable with contributory
negligence in not advising him of the pres
ence of the conduit. He stated that his
client, while not able to suffer the pecu-
mary loss an adherence Of the Commission
ers to their decision would involve, was
much more concerned for his business rep
utation, and was very DESTROYS that there
should be no charge Of negligence against
him on record.
At the close of the hearing the Commits
sioners stated to Mr. Pruitt that they
would consider the matter in the light of
what he and his attorney had said.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-29

A petition in voluntary bankruptcy was filed
yesterday by Carl Won Rodenstein The petitioner
states that he is engaged in the bicycle business
at sos Fourteenth Street northwest, with his
brother, Arlie Won Rodenstein, under the name OF
the West End Cycle Company. lie further states
that the firm and he. too. owes debts which he
Is unable to pay in full Rodenstein further
alleges that he has invited his partner TO join
him in this petition in voluntary bankruptcy, but
that he refused TO do SO. lie therefore asks the
court TO make Arlie Won Rodenstein party de-
PENDANT in these proceedings The petitioner lists
his liabilities at Ss,seo.55. and his assets at
S4.0e2.39.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-29
FINES FOR CROSS.
Charges Against HiIS Changed to
Petit Larceny.

brought back from Newark, N. j.. by
Detective Parham on Sunday, was tried
in the Police Court yesterday on the
charge of petit larceny. Cross formerly
conducted an employment bureau at 437
Seventh Street northwest and advertised
in the local papers for cab drivers, bell
boys messengers. and others. Cross was
originally accused of false pretence, but
Prosecutor Mullowny changed the charge
to petit larceny of which there were four
cases. Judge Mackey. who represented
Cross, demanded a separate trial in each
case The court found Cross guilty in two
cases and imposed fine of s. in each
The other two cases were nolle pressed.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-29
VIII of Elizabeth c. sothoron.

The will OF Elizabeth c, sothoron, dated jan
nary 3 last, was filed yesterday for probate The
testatrix names Bates Warren as executor OF her
estate. It is further directed that all the per-
sonal estate Of the testatrN revert to her daugh-
ter, Nellie X. SOthoron. The executor is directed
to sell all the real property and divide the pro.
cecds as follows; To the testatrix' daughter Mel
lie X. Sothoron, $4,000; TO her son, Elmer II.
Sothoron onehalf the remainder, and TO the oS-
ecutor, for the benefit OF her son, j. Thomas
Sothoron, the balance.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-29
Here and There
A FEW
Summer Skirts
and Waists.

Help us to clean up this lot of stuff.
tn pay you equally as well as it will
us. and you'll get double and treble
value of your money.
We have a lot of fine quality Ladies'
Percale Waists-the colors and pat
terms are correct-they fit perfectly,
and the sizes IS to 44-this makes it
very pleasant for ladies that nnc
wear large sizes-they were FQS
sold as high as ST. For ~
A special lot of White and Fancy
Striped Waists and all White Lawns,
which we never quoted below 1Ar
Is cents-to close out, the 14I
cholce. ..-.-....------ "
Another LOT of fine quality White
Waists. made with hemstitched effect
some even trimmed with fine quality
embroidery and Insertion 7Ac
dose Observation-Disclosures. -
Ladies finest quality White India Ii
non Waists, handsomely tucked and
trimmed with the finest quality inser-
tion-m2de with either soft or n0P
Numbered cuIs-sold regularly QHJ
for $l9S-closing price. w
To make a quick exit of all our White
and Colored P X Skirts we shall offer
every one. plain and draped. made with
the new inverted backs and finished
like all first-class garments CT Or
which have sold from s2.sS ~
10 $3.50. ~ tsEO
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-29

Yesterday morning about 10 O'Clock, Richard
Center, colored, who lives at 4i5 Franklin Street
northwest. was it is said, assaulted and badly
beaten by George Watson, also colored at the
corner OF Third and F Streets northwest. Center
was taken TO the Casualty Hospital in an ambu-
lance. He was in an unconscious condition. Wat
son was arrested by Policeman Curry and locked
NJ at the Sixth precinct station. He will be tried
in the Police Court today.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-29
Civil service Examiu,,,on

The Civil Service Commission announces that
an examination will be held for the postal serv-
ice (clerk-earrier) in this city on Wednesday,
November p. 1900. All persons who desire 10
be examined should apply 10 the secretary al
the board of examiners at the postotfice for APP
plication blanks and full information Applica-
tons must be filed with the secretary OF the
board prior to the hour OF closing business on
October 20, 1900.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-29
suIt for Separate Maintenance

Suit was brought yesterday in the Supreme
Court Of the District Of Columbia by Annie
Revells. through her attorney, Edward G.. Niles,
against her husband Thomas Revells, for sep
arate maintenance on the grounds OF cruelty.
The bill asks for aimony and counsel fees and
the care and custody of minor child. On the
showing made at the hearing yesterday morning
for him TO show cause on August 81 why he
should not pay his wife alimoRy and counsel fees
pending the proceedings.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-29

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to
Michael Csdy and Kate Theckel; John II. Thomas
and Lucy FEELS; Jonathan ". Stephens and Mary
NJ Christine: j. Ruxton Wood. Richmond. Va,
and Maybelle V. Holt, District Of Columbia; Jo-
seph NJ Brown and Mary l.. German; Wilton
Jackson and Mamie Waugh; Grant 5. Murray,
Culpeper County, Va, and Elexena Z. Milton,
Hartford County, n. O.; Lawrence L. Lucas and
BERTHE Newman; George L. Toombs and Laura
Williams
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-29
The Yrice for Incandescent Lamps.

After SSch haggling over the specifications and
terms of the contract, consuming the time be-
tween May s. 1900, and the present, the Potomac
Electric Power Company has informed the Com
miasioners that il will furnish all necessary labor
material, and appliances, and light public streets
roads, avenues, alleys, and highways in the Dis
trict with incandescent lamps during the year
ending June 30, 1901, for each 100 incandescent
lamps, $50 lamp per annum, and for each ad-
ditional 100 lamps or fractional part thereof $50
a laun uer annIm.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-29
Held for Action of the Grand Jury.

Justice Clabaugh yesterday signed an order
committing William Anderson to Jail to await the
action of the grand jury. Anderson was arrested
some days ago by Detective Peck, at Atlantic
City. change Of grand larceny. lie j. ae-
cused Of stealing three rings and a gold watch
from Miss Rosa Graves Of this city.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-29
piaorderIx ON n street Chr.

In the Police Court yesterday Policeman stahl
charged George Thurber, colored with being dis.
orderly on street car, cursfng and swearing,
and with assaulting Private Policeman Klopfer.
Judge Mills imposed fine OF $40 for each offence.
with the al sentative Of sixty days on the farm.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-29
The Dcnth Record.

The following deaths for twenty-iour hours were
reported at the Health Department up to noon
yesterday: Johanna Fitzgerald, 10 years; John
Neff, Il years; Lizzie Butler, ~ years; John
Shute, ~ years; Francis Day. % years; Hazel v
Redman, years; John f. Wrinkle, months;
Coleman Proctor. month.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-29

The joint committee of the Central Labor Union
and the Building Trades Council in charge Of
the arrangements for the celebration Of Labor
Day will meet this evening at Typographical
Temple.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-29

Brightwood Park-Trotting races: p. m.
Kernan's Lyceum Theatre-"The Vagabonds;"
afternoon and evening.
Glen Echo Park-Curiew Fantasm and vaudc.
vile; evening.
Chesapeake Beaeh-Trains leave Chesapeake
Junction daily 10 a. IN, IL a. m, . 2. m, 3
p. m. and p. IN. for Chesapeake Beach-on-ihe-
Bay.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-29
Notions and
Dress Findings.


There isn't more complete depart
ment anywhere than this one, in which
We take such pride. II Is well stocked,
i. is well kept. and does business ac-
oordlngiy.
new line OF Garter Webbing-feur
de lis. in pink blue. scarlet. lavender.
orange. and blaek-it's extra wide, and
has silk woven centre-a strip of inc
"a yard for. ................... III
The three best Collar Forms on sale
today: Canvas. combined with cellu-
loid; the Taylor patent spring.
and tie Featherbone stock 1SC
cnoice- .-....-....-......-t
The best Safety Belt on the market
today is the -Hygienic-" All sizes 1Sc
for..-...-.--.-.--.-.--..-..........iJ
Fine weave real Grass Linen &c
Skirt Binding-5-yard pieces for. j
Good quality of Proof-black inc
Skirt Velyeteen-5-yard pieces. III
Real r. F. P. Dress Bones
whale stamped on every package inc
per dozen. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS III
Good quality Bss;ing Cotton 1tc
all numbers-full 2o0-yard spools. ! 2
Sewing Machine NeedIes-only &c
the best makes-per paper. J2
Good quality stockinette Dress AC
Shields, per pair. ..-............f
Notion Department-sectlon E.
First floor
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-29
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
Pleads Guilty to vagrnncy.

George Mclaughlin, in the Police Court yester-
day, pleaded guilty to the charge of vagrancy,
and Judge Mills sentenced him to the farm for
sixty davs
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-29
no External
Symptoms

The blood may be in bad condition,
yet with no external signs, no skin
eruption or sores to Indicate it. The
symptoms in such cases being variable
appetite, poor digestion, an Undesirable
weakness and NERVOUSNESS, loss of flesh
and a general rundown condition Of the
system clearly showing the blood has
lost its nutritive qualities, has become thin
and watcry. 1t is in just such cases that
S. S. S. has done some of its quickest and
most effective work by building up the
blood and supplying the elements lacking
to make il strong and vigorous.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-29
Regulate the Liver.

Iregularity kills At the first sign take Gas.
careis Candy cathartic. Keep box handy al
home. in your pocket, in your desk. All drug
gists. l0c, Csc, Zoe.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-29
.PA|NE'S CELERY COMPOUND
INSTANT RELIEF

from headaches, nausea, giddiness, stomach pains.
and indigestion follows the use of Warmers Safe
Cure. ibid by all druggists.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-29

'nu rose. .,...5;25 AM Sun sets 6:s7 PM.
loon rises.........-,... Moon sets.....s:26 AN.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-29
STREET LIGHTING.

ow ide...............4:5G AM and 5.02 PM.
Ugh tide. .IO:29 AN. and 1851 Pm.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-29
Cbe - Cin.ss
WEDNESDAY. AUGUST %. 100.
The weather Indications.
TEMPERATURE.

Generally fair, with moderate temperature Wed
nesday and Thursday; light northwesterly winds
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-29

My wife used sew
eral bottles of S. S. S.
as a blood purifier and
TO tone up a weak and
emaciated system, with
very marked effect by
way of improvement.
We regard it a
great tonic and blood.
purifier. u. i. DUrF,
Princeton, Mo.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-29
better Than Atlantic city

Is Cabin John Bridge, with its illuminated bridge,
music, and wealth Of amusements.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-29

lamps 1T todsy. ....................... 5:13 p
Lamps out tomorrow. Observation-Disclosures. 1 80 A.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-29
THE SUN AND NOON.

Highest temperature, p. m....-..............
Lowest temperature, a. Observation-Disclosures.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-29
HARBORNASTER'S WORK
J. X. Sutton Submits His Report
for the Last Fiscal Year.

The Appropriations Expended and
Estimates for 19G2-DetaiIs of
Operations in PafroIIinS the
the Riycr-The Crew Insufficient
to Perform the Duties Required.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-29
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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-29
MADAME MELVILLE.

Without asking Gssston she will tell Won
the object of your call, giving names #
friends and relatives. Her revelations are most
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order. The madame will refuse 10 accep. any tee
unless she gives the utmost satisfaction and unless
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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-29
LADIES NEEDING ADVICE AND TREATMENT
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complaints, and Irregularities. Home comforts
for cases before and during confinement Trained
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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-29

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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-29

AT the present slime the harbor police
boat Vigilant, when lying at her wharf.
is exposed to the weather-fhe burning
heat OF the summer sun and the lee and
snow of winter. The heavy SCOT from the
large river boats also falls upon her, and
/ believe 1t is absolutely necessary for
erected within which she may be pro-
tccted. | recommend for this purpose an
appropriation of $500
For detailed statement OF the work OF
my department during the last fiscal year,
please see my report TO the Major and
Superintendent Of Police printed in his re-
port to you for that year.
THE men under my charge have per-
formed their duty faithfully, and the CO.
operation of the officials and officers of the
Police Department has been Of material as
sistance 10 me on many occasions.
The present harbor master was assigned
10 the duties OF that position in 1888. sew
enteen years ago, al salary Of $1,000 per
annum. In 1888 the police harbor boat,
with its attendant obligations and respon-
sibiiities. was placed under his charge, and
has continued so since that time. In add-
ton to this enlarged field of duty, the en-
actment by Congress in recent years OF
considerable legislation establishing va
rious regulations for the harbor and
Of the new game and fish laws, the en-,
forcement OF which has devolved almost ex-
ciusiyely upon the harbor masters force,
makes the position of harbor master one
of no slight obligations and responsibilities,
and entails long hours OF continued duty
THE salary received by him at present
is the same as he received at the time of
his appointment seventeen years ago, and
is not believed to be an adequate compen-
sation for the arduous duties of his office
For these reasons submit to your honora.
Bile Board the suggestion that an increase
of at least $500 per year be made in his
salary, and respectfully request of you your
earnest efforts in securing said increase"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-02

! 7=
Of Delega tes. On Thursday he will speak
in Norfolk, Friday in LynchburS, Satur-
day i'll Petersburg, returning to make sew
eral addresses in Richmond on Sunday,
the 11th.
Mr.. Round is perfectly well known in
New York State, commanding large au1
diences wherever he speaks. During MS
stay in Virginia it is expected that MT:
Round will arouse interest in the Laurei
Industrial School. He has had much 10
do with similar institutions in his own
State; has been for several years the
secretary of the National Prison Asso-
citation Of the United States; was the
United States delegate to the 1nterna-
tional Prison Congresses at Rome, PARIS
and Brussels. He organized the Burn
ham Industrial Farm. in New York, and
is the director of the Protestant Order
of ST. Christopher, an organization Tor
training institutional workers.