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The Washington times., 1901-12-24
TWO YEARS UNDER ARREST.
Robert Thompson Released Yester-
day From Technical Custody.

As a Christmas gift Justice Clabaugh
yesterday presented Mr.. Robert NJ Thomp
son with discharge from the technical
custody In which he has been for nearly
two years.
Proceedings were begun nearly two
years ago, since which time Mr.. Thomp
son has been technically in the custody
of the United States Marshal for the Dis
trict He is seventy-one years OF age and
resides in this city with his family.
Over fifteen years ago MIR. Thompson
was charged by the authorities OF the
State of Tennessee with the violation of
the United States pension laws, and In
1883 he was twice arrested in this juris
diction. Each time he was released on
habeas corpus proceedings.
In February, 1900. another attempt was
made and requisition was sent for him
by the Governor of that State.
Mr.. Thompson Immediately asked for
writ of habeas corpus. and, owing 10 his
Illness, hearing was not had until about
two weeks ago, when the matter was
argued before Justice Clnbaugh.
Mr. Peyton Gordon, OF the District At
torney's office. represented the Tennessee
authorities, and Mr.. George II. Meigs the
petitioner. Justice Clabaugh took the
matter under advisemcnt and announced
his decision yesterday.
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
One More
Day and
Yuletide
Trade of
1901 Will
Be a Thing
of
the Past.

We have told YOU over and over
again the many good things we
have bought fer you. and You
have responded most literally.
Now that the trade demands ev-
erybody's attention connected
with the house. il is impossible TO
go into details to give you the re-
hash of everything We have told
YOU before. but in order 10 re
mind you of what TO buy, we
would suggest from the following
departments. which are able 10 fill
most any wants YOU have in your
minds eve. For instance. jew
eliy. in most every form. shape,
and quality: Leather Goods in
every novelty made: Sterling and
Gold Toilet Pieces, of every price;
Brie-a- Brac and Beautiful China,
Handkerchiefs of every foreign
and domestic make: Gloves Of ev-
cry quality. in wooden and skin.
for everybodr. Hosiery from the
cheapest cotton 10 the finest silk;
Fur and Fancy Neck Pieces.
TOYS and Dolls for girls and boys,
without ief-up; silk Patterns
for dresses or waists. Dress Pat.
terms in black and colors: TN
hirllas, with plain and gorgeous
handles. for men and women:
Table Silrerware and Cutlery.
Books for the Juvenile. as we'll as
for elders: Toilet Wares. Hand
some Wraps, Beautiful Waists ia
silks and fiannels. Handsome OS-
trich Feather Neck Boas. Beau
tiful Slippers in satin and leath-
ers of every make. and, in fact.
l,H90 other things which Christ
mas shoppers are looking for. can
he found here.
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
Marriage Licenses Issued.

R Raymond Riordon and Ella :. Cham
bors.
Oscar V. Williams and Sally Lewis.
Hsrtwell Boley and Thurston White.
both OF Hyattsyille, Nd.
william H. Colbert and Bette Florence,
both of Prince William county, Va.
Robert u. Baker and Jennie c. sham
bough.
Chapman Barnes and Mary F. Ford.
Lawrence Broderick. Baltimore. Md,
and Mary Mclaughlin, New York City.
william F. Mccarthy. Chicago. ILL.,. and
Gertrude S. Berry. Distr CT OF Columbia.
Charles II. Green. Richmond, Va, and
Martha A. Holmes. Parkersburg. Va.
Walter A. Howard and Katie Guidice.
both of Baltimore. Nd.
Andrew Scott and Clara p. funston.
John Kcrnes and Mary Hunt, both OF
Alexandria. Va.
Philip Smith and Ann Trumble. both OF
Fairfax County Va.
Albert Moxley and Sarah b. Jackson.
George W. Wakefield and Rosalie Ke6k,
both Of Richmond, Va.
William G. Thomas and Susie Jones.
George A Harper and Mary \. Frazier.
Addison Coleman and Susie Smoot.
Terry L. Smith and T Nellie McCucker.
william Brown and Lucy f. Allen.
Malcolm X Putnam and Elizabeth II.
Nlayhew. both OF Fauquier County. Va.
william Jordan and Maggie Brooks.
Emanuel Beverly and Francis Brooks.
Louis Fillmore and Agnes Hill.
Walker b. Lester Prince George Coun-
~. Nd. and S Leonora Sherwood. Of Tai
bert County, Md.
Thomas Brown and Cora Bell.
Harry $. Kay and Hattie w. Lester,
both of Richmond, Va.
George A. Green and Mary l.. Bowman.
Walter F. Honesty, District of Colum-
bis and Ida V. Murray. Culpeper County.
Va.
Joseph Bell and Emma Moore.
James A l. Washington and Annie F.
oscar a. shilHngburg and Katie c.
West.
John ". Wheeler and Cinderella street
both of Richmond Va.
James \ Cusick and Frances VI. Moran
Gabriel Sticlley and Ida G. Adams.
William ~ Jackson and Jessie Snow
den.
Philip D. Christian. baltimore, Md. and
Annie C. White, Greensboro y G,
Joseph f. Wander and Annie f. Smith.
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
LIEUTENANT AMISS' CHARGES.
Assistant Attorney Pugh Discusses
the Cases in Question.

the Cnscs in Question.
The judges and prosecuting attorneys
of the Police Court have determined to
ignore the recent criticism OF Lieutenant
Amiss in his protest against certain ap-
plications for liquor licenses.
The Judges yesterday refused TO dis
cuss the matter in any manner. but Mr..
Pugh. the Assistant Attorney for the
District in charge of the prosecution Of
liquor cases. stated that the cases had
all been handled in the usual manner, and
that there was nothing to which excep-
ton could be properly taken.
There we're etree charges filed against
the proprictors of an Avenue hotel. he
said. The jury disagreed when one OF the
cases was brought TO trial. Following
this long continuance was found neces-
sary. because the officer who had charge
of the case went to Europe. on his re-
turn he was unable to furnish additional
evidence. and the cases were nolle
pressed.
a continuance was granted in another
case because OF facts set forth In an afli-
davit filed by the counsel for the defend
ant.
The third case involved a violation of
the law prohibiting the sale of liquor on
Sunday. the offence being committed the
day before the inauguration a continu-
ance was granted by order of the Dis
trict Commissioners, and when the case
was finally brought to trial a plea of
guilty was entered and q fine of 800 i'm
posed and paid.
In another case Mr.. Pugh said, the
continuance was granted al the request
of one OF the officers in Lieutenant Amiss
precinct.
II is intimated that the matter may be
brought to the attention of the District
Commissioners with view to having the
case thoroughly investigated and the re-
sponsibility placed II it is shown that
there has been delay such as Lieutenant
Amiss described
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
The Death fsrcnrd.

hours were reported 81 the Health De
partHent up 10 nonn yesterday: Jdiia 4.
Hunter, 81 years; Louise SkidmGre. SO
years; Dwigb. Reed Waters. 73 years:
Mrs. Elizabeth Kerr. 72 years; Robert
Brown. 20 years: Nathaniel Sardo. 20
years. Richard II. ". Reed IS years
Patrick O'Brien, IS gears; Serena Lomacll.
a. years. William II. ?. Perks, s. years;
Ann Geneva Ashdown Dalton. A. years
Richard Alexander Fletcher. 20 years
Arthur Curtis. - years. Ida May Bowen,
"a years: Charles Harris, years: Sheri-
dan Bassett 2 years; Josephine Mlnetell
Fits 1 year; Florida Bland. months;
Mary Caislip. Y days.
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
S. Kann, Sons Go.
Market Space.
CONSIDERED IT PERNIc1oUs.
Adverse Report ON hin Providing
for Change of street Gr.Je.

The District Commissioners haze con-
sicered the Otey bill, referred 10 them BY
the chairman OF the House District Com
mittee. and have determined to make the
same report as was sent 10 the House
during the first session Of the last Con
grcss.
The bill refers to the changing of the
grades OF streets, and is practically a
new law Tor the summoning Of juries OF
condemnation for the changing OF the
grades Of the thoroughfares OF the city.
The Commissioners in their former re-
port took the ground that the proposed
law was retroactive in its provisions ana
apt 10 prove peruicIous
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
snIe snIses pimcuItN.

In connection With the suit Of william
r. Kiilmon against Emily r. Kessler and
others Justice Bradley yes erday signed
decree ordering a sale of the property IN
controversy BY the bill Of complaint
fled some weeks ago the complainant and
defendant we're said to own the title 10
the property rs heirs Of the lote william
IL Kiilmon. and. as it Was claimed 10 hc
impossible 10 divide tho .st7te in KIND.
sale was asked. with division nf pro
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
ANIrsFNIFNTs

Nstional-James X. Haekett in Don
Caesars Return" evening.
Columbla-The Four Cohans in The
Governors Son" evening
Chase's-Polite vaudeville, afternoon
and evening.
Lafayette" Hazel Kirke'' evening
Aeademy-"On the stroke OF Twelve, r
afternoon and evening
Kernans-Al Reeves Bi.rl ,suuers aft
ernoon and evening.
Bijou-The Great Lafayette show. aft
ernoon and evening
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
WOULD BE BAD PRECEDENT.
City Authorities Cannot Make Re-
pairs on PriNntc Property.

Reports from the Engineer Department
have been approved by the Commission
ers to the effect that any repairs or ac-
count of the washout on the banks OF pri-
vate property above Newark Street, west
OF Connecticut Avenue. would be estab-
fishing a had precedent.
This decision was arrived at after full
examination Of the complaint made by j.
H. McGowan. The Commissioners are OF
the opinion that the care OF private prop
e-ty. after the grading OF streets. be-
lonrs TO the owners, and not to the Dis
t-fcf
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
MouIdn't Harm His Wife.

James X. Redwood in The Police Court
yesterday denied having threatened his
wife with razor, as he wHs accused of
doing. and declared that nothing could
induce him to harm her Judge Scott
however. heard the wifc's story of the
quarrel Saturday night and required Red
wood to give bond IN the sum Of slO0, with
an alternative Of fifteen days in the Dis
frict Jail.
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
c,n,n;, LORD. disappearance.

The friends of Capt " T. Lord are
much concerned over his continued alb
.ence. in view of 4 certain letter which he
is said TO have LETT intimating that he
would commit suicide No trace Of him
has been found. Captain Lord is iifty-fiye
years old. of slender build, weighs lS5
pounds. and has dark hair and mustache.
While in the army he lost one of his legs
in action, and has since worn one made Of
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
Drank whist, 10 Drown Gri.,.

Walter Neal. colored. told Judge Kim
bali in the Police Court yesterday tha;
he was drunk Saturday night when ar
rested because he had Just returned to
his home here and found that his mother
had dio1 during his absence. But in de-
fault Of s. fine he went to the farm
for fifteen days-
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
ENAMoRED OF A RAGLAN.
Colored Mans Alleged Attempt AZ
Theft Costs Him Nlnet, Days.

Ihtft JoTtN Him NIntIJ- Dnys.
As Felix Hunter a young colored man.
stroiled down Seventh Street Saturday
evening. his eye rested on stylish rag
Ian that enveloped wooden man IN front
of clothing establishment
He approached. ard It is alleged. tried
TO strip the coat off. II was chained to the
dummy. however. and before he could free
it. policeman came along and marched
Hunter of to a police station.
Yesterday he was in the Police Court
10 account for his conduct He denied
intention to steal the garment. but ap-
pearances were against him and in de-
fault of fine of $50. win serve ninety
days in the District Jail.
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
VIII Of George smaIIwood FILED.

The will OF George Snallwood dated
November 90 last. was filed yesterday for
probate. lie leaves all his personal prop
erty 10 his widow. Addie Sinsllwood, and
his real estate &c her for life Upon her
death h., directs that the real estate shall
be sold and the proceeds divided equally
among his children.
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
Eirlt Mnn,h. in .IniI.

Charles Hackerson. q negso. about thir-
ty-fye years old, was given six months
IN the District jail by Judge Kimball in
the Police Court yesterday FOR carrying
q dirk knife, and two months more for as
sanlt. Isaac Harris, another negro. was
the complaining witness.
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
Con,incec hy rrintcd Tc.,imon,

OF tho hundreds oi the cured Mrs. Benz. OF
ils Easl Eighth slIeet Ncn lorA who Was for
yeRrs 4 great sufferer from oitarrh procured two
bottles Of DR.. kgncw's Catarrhal Powder and it
.soctci an absolute In very short while.
,Dno prn through the blower viii clear the head
nd stop headache Sold by /. $. Williams Ninth
nd 4 Streets: Edmond 4 Giilianr2, Third
street and Penn ylyania Avcn9c.-s
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
Progress OF REORGANIZATION.

The reorganization committee OF the
Metropolitan Traction syndicate is under
stood 10 bc making satisfactory progress
with its plans. Nearly all Of both the
stockholders and the bondholders OF the
Washington Traction Company has sub
scribed 20 the plan and deposited their
securities The subscribing bondholders
TWO weeks ago received the equivalent OF
2 per cent interest on what will be their
holding OF the bonds OF the new company.
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
Object of suits.

The Georgetown and Tenloytown com
pany and the City and Suburban arc thc
only railways OF the syndicate in which
the-e J.. minorltv stock interest out
standing. The syndicate owns about 30 O
500 shares OF the total $4,000 shares Of
capitalization Of the latter and some
What more than 5000 shares of the 1000
share capitalization OF the former.
The supposition I'm 4 Street Is that the
suits have been filed against these two
companies especially. for the purpose or
either making some terms with the minor
ity stockholders o. selling out the com
paulca at receivers sale
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
Qbe 1uasbinston Timss.
TuEsDAY. DECEMBER "a. l9O?.
Publication ofice:
CORNER TENTH AND d STREETS.
The weather Indications.

Fair today. Increasing cloudiness to-
morrow. in afternoon; light to fresh
westerly winds.
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
TEMPERATURE.
THE sun AND MOON.

Highest temperature 8 p. 80
Lowest temperature. a. m..........29
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
wade Enough cake for Xma.s

o.; ..ns,,nnef's English Fruit Cake" Your grocer
has 1t in / and 2-'b packages. lts rich and
delicious as the best AoulS- made.
The Washington times., 1901-12-24

Low tide. 1910 \. VI. and 1874 P. VI
High tide. .......6:25 A NJ. and 6:54 p VI
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
sui, involves s1O2, 900.

The action instituted yesterday WAS a
suit in the Circuit Court OF The District
for sl02 zoe, the amount OF three notes
which, It is stated, the company has failed
TO pay The notes are as follows: One
for $4,000, given the Washington Trac-
tion and Electric Company on November
-, 1900; a second for $4,000, given the
same party on the following day. Novem-
Der 29, 1900, and third for $4,000. given
Oscar 7. Crosby, in January. 1899 and
by him endorsed to the Washington Trac-
tion and Electric Company. The first two
notes bear interest at the rate OF ; per
cent, and the last al the rate OF 6 per
cent The attorneys OF the syndicate in
the suit are r. u. hckenncJ and J. =.
Flannery.
This suit is similar in every respect to
one against the City and Suburban Rail-
way another Of the subsidiary concerns
Of the syndicate. filed last sumner. In
that ease the notes Of the railway com
peny amounted 10 s225 600 In round num-
bers. The suit was won by the default Of
the railway company. Later equity pro-
ceedings we're Instituted by tho syndicate
in Judgment creditors blH' for The ap-
point nent OF a receiver. The suit was
won and the receiver was appointed.
The Georgetown and Tenieytown COM
pany, like the City and Suburban, has
been running behind in It's revenues ever
since the Washington Traction Interests
obtained control OF IT, il is stated. and the
money represented by The notes was lent
10 it by the syndicate TO meet its run
ming expenses
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
TIDE TABLE.

sun rose. .7:17 a. VI. Sun sets. :4s P. "
Moon rises......-... Moon ssts 500 A. NJ
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
Our Candy Dept.

Which occupies three times its regular
space. is stil Offering those Three great
specials in sweets
25 diIerent kinds of Candies. all "
pure at per H.. ~
20 different kinds Of Chocolates III
and Bon Bons, at per H.. u
And score OF Extra Fine De- XII
licious Sweets, at. per b.. .UU
Remember. If YOU buy % lbs. or more.
you set special discount, ana half pound
We are open late tonight-gi,e
you ever! opportunity to do yonr
SHOPPING 10 the last minute
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
TENLEYTOWN ROAD
SUED ON NOTES,
PART OF THE REORGANIZATION
Litigation Begun over Notes Aggrc-
Enting sIO2,OOO-Proceed
similar to Those Against
City and Suburban.

The officers of the Washington Traction
and Electric Company last night refused
to discuss the suit filed yesterday by the
United States Mortgage and Trust Com
pany, for the syndicate, against the
Georgetown and Tenieytown Railway,
one Of the subsidiary concerns of the syn
dicate. Secretary Lackey said of the mat
ter:
The company owes the money on the
notes enumerated and cannot pay IL. and
the suit is the result. No comment is
necessary
1t is understood, however, that the in
tention CO the syndicate people Ia TO al
low the suit to be lost by the Tenleytcwn
line by default and later To ile judg-
ment against the company for n receiver.
The suit is another step in the plan of the
reorganization committee now at work in
the financial rehabilitation Of the Wash
ingIon Traction Company
The Washington times., 1901-12-24

STREET LIGHTING.
The Washington times., 1901-12-24

R Raymond Riordon and Ella :. Cham
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-13
PLEASED A RUSSIAN PRINCESS
Token of Esteem Bestowed Upon Miss
Jackson.


The career of Leonora Jackson, the
distinguished young American violin
ist, has been replete with memorable
incidents. The Russian Princess Oh
ga Novikoff heard her one day in q
London drawing-room and was so I'M
pressed with her playing that she rush
ed up, embraced her warmly, drew off
one of her most beautiful rings and
put it on Miss Jackson's finger, say
ing'y you are superb artistic. Accept a
token of my appreciation. !" Queen
Victoria, the Empress of Germany,
King Oscar of Sweden and Norway
and other crowned heads have also be-
slowed royal favors upon the young
American. And the wonder and the
blessings are that nothing spells her.
Everywhere her grace, modesty and
winning personality are as much COM
mented on as are her wonderful mem
DRY, amazing technique and musician
ship. Miss Jackson and company will
appear in Americas Tuesday night I'M
der theauspices of the Daughters OF the
Contederacy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-13

Domestic The staple
and goods come
Linen Bargains. intoline with
prices so reduced YOU can
afford to an icipat4 your
wants for time to come.
"Amos keag'' standa, d Ginghamp, best
made, formerly &c; this sale, price SC sd.
"Palmetto" extra fne Sea Island,
yard-wide, formerly re; this sale,
price ............. ................ sc I'd
"Fruit of the Loom Bleaching, yard
wide, worth elsewhere %; this sale
Observation-Disclosures. 73c yd
''Pepper}l Beached 1914 Sheeting.
standard price 25c: this sale price zoe I'd
"Mohawk Valley" Bleached ready
made Sheets, Slx90 size; formerly co.;
this sale, price. ................4 7c. each
Mohawk Valley" Bleached Pillow
Gases; hemmad and ready to use, 45x36
size; formerly 15c; this sale, price. lie.
5S-inch Union Table Damask, full
bleached; formerly 4Oc; this sale,
price .......... ................. 23c I'd
72-irch Puro Linen Satin Damask of
exceeding fneness; formerly 85c; this
sale, price ........ .............. 55c yd
German Linen Dinner Napkins; full
bleached regular size; formerly 81
dozen; this sale, price ........75c DoZ
Extra heavy, double Oamask bleached
Towels, 1896 size, assorted borders.
formerly 25c; this sale, Irice 14c each.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-13
CAUGHT WITH KODAK
ABOUT THE DEPICTS.
People Who Came and Went Away
Yesterday.
A SNAPSHOT AT THE COACHES.
Some are Your Friends and Some are
, Not. Who Come and Gro in Day
Is Your Name Written There With
the Others?

Mr.. w. A. Camp was here yesterday
from Atlanta and registered among
the arrivals at the Windsor Hotel.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. NJ. TulIIs have
been called to Weston, Ga. by the Sc
rious illness of Mr.. Tullis' mother.
F. F. Lockwood, of Columbus, was
among others from that city here yes
terday. coming over on business trip.
I. F. Chetwood and @. A. Parrish
registered from Fort Payne, Ala. yes
terday among the arrivals at the Allen
House.
Mr. Charles Willis is just back from
Valdosta and talks enthusiastically of
the rapid strides made by that plucky
little city.
Messrs. J. D Tweedy and 81. White,
two well known cotton men of Dawson,
came up to Americus yesterday on a
business trip.
Mr.. Elton y. Parker, who is making
Savannah headquarters during the fer
tiIizer season, came up yesterday to
spend Sunday.
Capt J. T. Woods came over from
Ellavllle yesterday to mingle with
Americas friends and look after i'm
portant matters of business here.
Judge James G. Parks, who has
been here for several days with Mrs.
Parks, guests of Mr.. and Mrs. j. 7.
Taylor, has returned to Dawson
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-01-13
A MIRROR OF EVENTS
IN CITY and SUBURB.
Tales of the Town Told in a Few
Lines.
NEWS ITEMS ARE BOILED DOWN
For Convenience That Those Who
Run May Read. Some Bits of New
That TRANSFERRED Here Yesterday
TruthfullY Told.

New crop Garden Seeds. English
Peas, etc. HUDsoN's DRUG STORE.
It always jars man terribly when
he wakes up suddenly after he has
dreamed that his wife got married to
another man.
The number of people who come and
go in day now can be counted on the
fingers of one-armed man. The de-
pots look almost deserted at train time
these days.
Guano was hauled out by thewagon
load yesterday, but the quantity was
no greater than usual at this season.
Our farmers are not going crazy on 9
cent cotton.
Many citizens express an earnest de-
sire to nave the Brunswick & Birming-
ham Railway come via Americas. It
is not ct known what it may cost to
bring it here.
A woman who will admit that her
husband is the only man who ever
proposed to her is as rare as man
who will confess that he doesn't know
how to play poker,
The city council meets tomorrow
night, but there is nothing of special
interest to command the attention of
the solons, now that the election of en-
ployes is over with.
The women of neighborhood g
always anxious to tell bride how to
manage her husband, but the men are
willing to let the giddy groom find out
his troubles for himself.
The local chapter, Daughters of Con-
federacy, still owe considerable sum
on our monument, and hope to realize
part of this from the Leonora Jack
son consert Tuesday night.
That predicted blizzard didn't put
on wings and fly hither yesterday, but
it's coming is only question of time
Yesterday 'sweather was gloomy, with
futher indications of rain.
Many farmers ca ne to town vester-
day, despite the weather, and business
in some lines was very good. All are
getting ready to begin farming opera
tons in earnest this week,
The cotton market opened and closed
unchanged yesterday with March at
so and May 9. As There was nothing
in the reports to indicate any consider
able improvement gust now.
At the Leonora Jackson concert
Tuesday evening all first floor seats
will be at the uniform price of 81. so and
gallery seats so cents. A large audi
ence will greet these celebrities.