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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-31
BUXOM DETROIT WIDOW MARRIED TO
A GHOST BY SPIRITUiLISTTG MEDIUM
Dsemboded Spirits Guests the Wedding of Mrs Williams
Who Says She is Happy and Contented

The ceremony commenced by the sing
ms CT Nearer, Ny God to Thee
Tie medium then went into trance
and invoked the spirit Of the dead miller.
The customary questions were asked the
bride and groom and answered in the Gus
tomary manner, after which the medium
pronounced them man and wife
Numerous spirits came to offer their
congratulations.
After the ceremony the bride took her
spirit husband home to house she had
prepared for him.
She says she is well satisfied with the
match.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-31

DETROIT. Mich, Dee. s1.-Mrs- Sarah
Williams. buxum widow Of forty-fve,
was last night married to Theodore Com
stock, who once was a successful Michigan
miller, but who has been dead number
of years
The ce emony was performed by MolIie
Eadell, ID spiritualistic medium, in
the presen, a numerous following Of
the cult.
The courtship is said to have extended
over a number of months under the tutel-
age CT medium Ladell-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-31
BRAVE CHICAGO WOMAN WHIPS
4 PAIR OF BOLD HIGHWAYMEN
Widow Wirsing Bites One Footpad Into Submission and
Kicks the Other Into Insensibility.

pain. but The woman kept on biting until
she felt her assafIant's grip relaxing The
robber then ran.
Mrs. wirsing was about to pick up the
articles which she had dropped when an
other man appeared. He bent over TO pick
up the pocketbook-
Taking advantage Of his STOPPING pos
ture. the woman balanced herself and
kicked at the man.
The blow struck the second robber in
the head, and he dropped to the sidewalk
and lay still. Mrs. Wirsing then recov-
cred her pocketbook. containing $40 and
she other things she had dropped. and con
tinued on her way TO the store.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-31

CHICAGO, Dec. 3t.-By biting high
wayman's finger until he cried out with
pain. and then kicking his companion
senseless. Mrs. Anna Wirsing. a widow
living On the South side, foiled an attempt
TO rob her in Sixty-third Street last even
ing
Mrs. wfrsing vas on her way to drug
store to purchase medicine for her mother
when a mans hands we're clasped tightly
over her eyes
Mrs. wirsing caught the robbers wrist,
pulling one hand down and placing the
fingers in her mouth Then she bit with
all her strength. The footpad yelled with
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-31
TEACHER MAY BE SUICIDE.
Disappeared After Being Dismissed
by school Beard.

EXETER, n. H, Dec. SIT is now
generally believed in Newton that Roland
Dodd, recently teacher OF the high
school, has committed sgicide-
Mr. Dodd's resignation was demanded
by the school board On october 50 last.
owing to habits which had gained a strong
hold upon him Mr. Dedd keenly felt his
dismissal. and told Mrs. Alma Bartlett,
with whom he lodged. and her mother,
that he could not go home disgraced.
He threatened &c XIII himself
Soon after these statements to Mrs.
Bartlett and her mother. Dodd left their
house and has not since been seen or
heard from. He came from PIaistow,
where his father is a retired pastor.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-31
PROMINENT SHRINER MISSING.
Police OF Three cities Looking for
Archibald GiIIIan.

The detectives OF Washington, Philadel-
phla, and Chicago are searching for
traces Of Archibald Gillifn, a prominent
Mason of Honolulu. who disappeared Sep
tember 30
Mr. UIIInn X Eminent Commander of
the Mystic Shriners Of Honolulu and
came 10 this country to attend the Con
cIave at Louisville.
He subsequently came here TO the Nc
Kinley funeral and on September SO SO
started for Philadelphia He was not
seen there. nor in charge by frieh5s
vnom he was 10 meet few days later.
Nr Cillifn is fifty years of age and IS
known TO have had considerable SUN
of money on his person when he left
Washington
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There we~e only a few floral offer
iugs.
Public School No. 1o1. which Nell at
tended few years ago. Was closed today.
The teachers and many OF the scholars
attended the funeral.
Judge Andrew G. Cropsey. uncle Of the
dead girl, who brought the body from the
South. said that the feeling against lanes
Wilcox. the girls sweetheart. was so
stroag in Elizabeth City that he would lot
be surprised to hear that the man fad
been Ivnched-
He said the Cropsey family believed the
girl was killed only 4 few days ago. after
a captivity of several weeks
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-31
VENEZUELA NEAR TO CRISIS.
1iinister Bo9cn's Pacific EnGeayors
Not Het Confirmed.

Press reports this morning from Cara
cas-, Venezuela. stating that United States
Minister Herbert W Bowen has secured
postponement of action On The part OF
Germany looking toward the collection OF
her. s.. coo coo claim, find neither affirma-
ton nor denial at the state Department
Omcfa1s. there however. eoncede that
Mr.. Bowen has wide powers in This line
and while he has not yet made any report
OF the subject it IS very. possible that 5e
has obtained a delay in the warlIke pre-
ceeaings.
That such an event would be welcomed
by tie Administration can hardly be
doubted At present Venezuela is bank
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-31
WATcH-NIeHT SERVICES.
New York Chimes to Ring in the
New Year.

NEW YORK, Dec. 81. = Watch-night
services viii be held in many of the
churches OF the city tonight, and many
chimes viii ring faFeweIIs TO the old year
and greet the new.
Trinity chimes viii ring for half an hour
before midnight and continue to ring into
the year OF 1902, The churches gener-
ally have arranged for some observance of
The Kew Year.
Tie Trinity chimes tonight will ring:
Blue Bells of Scotland, Life Let Us
Cherish q Come, Welcome the New
Year AUD Lang syne'' and Home,
Sweet Home
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-31
HUMILIAFED BY RESTAURATEUR.
Refusal to serve wouId-Be Patron
Leads to Lawsuit.

Edward c. Crumb today fled suit
against Frank C. Berens, who conducts a
restaurant at So and $50 fifteenth Street.
to recover $500, claimed as damages on
the ground that the latter refused to
serve the former with food and refresh
ments.
On December 4, the plaintiff states. he
went to the place of business OF The de-
fendant and ordered food and refresh
ments It was refused him, although he
states ne conduete6 himself in a we'll
behaved and o-s.a~ly manner BraiEard
& Gardiner s-e uancd as counsel for The
plaintiff
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-31
CHESS TOURNAMENT RESUMED.

Pennsylvania one Game Behind, But
In No Wise Discouraged.
NEW YORK, Dee s1.-PIay in the match
between Cornell and the University OF
Pennsylvania for the chess Championship
of the triangular league was resumed this
morning at $3.50 o'clock.
Cornell entered the second passage of
arms with the lead OF one game. won by
RiedcI from Pardee yesterday. while the
other game between Addleman and
Heuser was drawn after forty-four moves.
The Pennsylvania players. however. did
not feel discouraged. and professed their
confidence IN being able 10 recover the
lost ground.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-31
KING EDWARDS HEALTH.
His Majesty Can Now smoke Four
Cigars in Succession.

LONDON, Dec. 31.-A friend Of King
Edward who recently visited Is Majesty,
tells your correspondent that the h:=s
is better than he has been for long
tIIae.
His voice is no longer husky. ard after
dinner. the informant said his Majesty
smoked four cigars
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-31

furnish himself and crew aid OF transpor-
tation home. the consul claiming he had
no proof that the applicants we're Ameri-
can citizens
The captain says the officers Of the
North German Lloyd Company were then
appealed 70. and they readily gave the
desired assistance, and furnished trans
portation for the party Of seven home.
Tie protest VIII probably be sent 10
Washington today.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-31
DRIVEN FROM THEIR HOMES.
Hundreds of Richmond Families suf-

Hundreds of RichmonsI Families SUI
fer From Floods
RICHMOND. Va, Dec. S1.-The James
River continues to rise at this place, Re-
cent rains throughout the State have
swollen the streams beyond their banks
and the James has proved no exception.
In that part of Richmond known as
Rockets, water covers the streets and
hundreds of families have been driven
from their homes by reason OF the water.
The damage resulting from the floods here
has reached thousands of dollars.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-31
FISHING SEASON SATISFACTORY
Gloucester Wei Pleased with the
Result of Years Catch.

GLOUCESTER. Mass. Dec. s1.-Fhe
fishing season, which closes today, has
been very satisfactory to the Gloucester
feet and Of the entire catch this year.
160, ,000, 600 pounds OF fish we're caught ana
landed h vessels from this port.
OF this amount 125. .261. .5t1 pounds,
valued at s., ,100, ,000, was landed at this
port. The rest went to Boston New
York, Newport. and other points along the
Atlantic coast.
The Gloucester fisheries are the most
extensive in this countrx, and the feet
from one years end to the other pFactt-
cally covers the west Atlantic from Cape
Hazteras to Davis Strait
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-31

grounds Of deseTti0n and support
The parties we're married IN this city IN
1884. end il less than year aIr. Edwards
declares her husband deserted her and
her child. and has since not contributed
TO their support Marion 7 CIink IS
named as counsel for the complainant.
Moakey wrench Hs Weapon
Mrs Lille King Knudsen says that
While Her husband, Peter EnudSen. was in
a drunken rage he assaulted her with 3
rnonkey wrench To escape further pun
ishment she declares she jumped ont the
back window Now she Is suing Ger di-
vorce on the grounds of cruelty and de-
serticn. Although her husband received
4 good salary. Mrs. KuEdsen says he com
PEELED her to earn money 10 provide her
self with clothing and house Furnishings
". Kfrkwood Flora is named as her eoun-
sell
Charles W Ceddes, in a petition for di-
xorce says that his wife, Katherine Ged-
des. deserted him and gave her wedding
ring to a man to pawn for $3.50. On De
cember Mr. Geddes says he received the
following note from his wife: Ny dear
Charlie an going To Alexandria to stay
for a couple of days. Don't be angry ]
know you won't miss ne Your loving,
KATE"
Since then. he says. she has not re-
turned 10 him. W. Kirkwood Flora is
counsel fer the complainant
A Bride But a Week.
Within a week after her marriage Mrs.
Bessie NJ. Lipphard declares that her hus-
band. Frederick A LipphaTd, deserted and
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-31
BRICKEAYERS STOP
GOVERNMENT WORK.
CLAIM RIGHT TO HALF HOLIDAY.
other Artisans Continue at Their
POsts-Question of Right to
Pay for Holidays Again
brought Up.

At the conclusion today OF the usual
noon recess for lunch, the fifty or sixty
bricklayers employed on the Government
Printing Office, refused to answer roll cali
ard resume work. They Immediately left
the work in progress and said they would
not return until time for beginning work
on Thursday morning
No grievance was assigned as the rea-
son for stopping work, but merely the
wish to enjoy the hair holiday preceding
New Year Day in common with the en-
ployes of the other Government depart
ments.
The Iaborers and hod carriers working
with these bricklayers continued at their
posts and we're put TO work at odd jobs
about the building The stonemasons,
ironworkers, and carpenters continued at
work IS usual
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-31
GERMAN STEAMSHIP WRECKED.

Eighteen People. Including officers
~ of Vessel, Are Missing.
HoNGKoNG, Dec. 81.-The German
steamer Clara was wrecked today near
Ha1-Hau, on the Strait CT HaI-Nan.
The captain. the chief officer, the chief
engineer, and four passengers and eleven
Chinese are missing.
Forty-two persons we're saved.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-31
BERLIN PAPERS CONSERVATIVE

They Discuss attitude of American
Press in Moderate Way
BERLIN, Dec. S1.-The majority of the
German press today discuss the anti
German attitude of the American papers
regarding the German-Venezuelan Incl
dent n moderate way. They express
the hope that America viii soon be con-
Finced Of Germany's peaceful intention.
The ''Kreuz Zeitung" alone continues
its aggressiy eness against President
Roosevelt and pTesumptive Secretary of
State Lodge
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-31
pope,s New Year Greetings.

ROME, Dec. sf,-The Po9o he.s ex-
changed his autograph, with New Year
Fluctuations, with the EMPEROR Of Aus
tria. the Kings Of Spain and Belgium and
the PFetendeF TO the Kingdom of the tive
S5~5Jsee
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-31
B. & o. RAISES WAGES.
Trainmen and switclmen to Get an

Iro IN men md sEVatch1nen 10 Get 8 n
Eight Per Cent Increase.
CHICAGO, Dee 31-ofieial announce
ment was made yesterday at the Office
Of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad of
an increase IL the wages of trainmen and
switchmen on that road.
The increase viii average about per
cent, and was made without a request
from the employees.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-31
TRAIN HELD UP BY
HEALTH AUTHORITIES
EVERYBODY ABOARD VACGINATED
Presence OF Smallpox Victim on New
York Passenger Cause of
an Odd Incident
Near Utica

UTICA, n. Y, Dee 31.-Word vas re-
ceived in this city "a o'clock yesterday
Afternoon by the health authorities from
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map at the War Department hoWs
blank where the square S93 would aatur-
ally appear with the words under water
He further says that this latter statement
agrees with the record of square S02
which shows a water line within 16G feet
of Georgia Avenue.
The Attorney states that he personally
verified certain of the facts in the state
ment of the Surveyor and compared them
with the decision of the Supreme Court
of the United States in tie Morris case,
known as the Potomac Flats Case. He
cites the opinion Of the court relative TO
the value Of the early maps Of the city
of Washington as evidence OF the status
Of the river front. He says that the con-
cIusion reached is that Notwithstanding
what might be shown on the maps there
were no tracts of land between Water
Street and the river belonging TO indi-
vfduals.
Decision of the Court.
Mr.. Buvau says that the decision of the
court applied particularly II the land be-
tween Seventeenth and Twenty-sevsnth
Streets west, but elsewhere IL the same
opinion he says the fact seems to be rec
ognized that it was part OF the original
plan, which may yet be carried &nto exc
eution to extend Water Street around the
entire front OF the city, including the
Eastern Branch as well as the Potomac
Mr.. Duran says the title of the land
is yet Ief, 10 be determined IN view of
all the facts in the case he is of the
opinion that it is inadvisable that this
land should be assessed to individuals,
inasmueh as such action on the part OF
the District might further complicate the
case aud render its final settlement more
difficult
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-31
MARYE Is STILL ALIVE.
No Hope, However, for Victim OF
Newport News Tragedy.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. Dec. S1-City
Engineer z. A Marye, who was shot last
evening by Attorney C. Aylett Ashby for
insulting Ashby's sister-in-law, is still
alive, and was this morning reported TO
be resting easy.
There is. however, not the slightest
nope of his recovery, say the physicians.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-31
SPANISH VALoR HoNoRED.

Americans Present Queen Rerens
With Testimonial to Sailors.
MADRID, Dec. 31.-The Economic So
ciety OF america was received by the
Queen Regent today and presented Ter
with an engraving in honor Of the Spanish
sailors who fell in Cuba
The picture was ordered 10 be placed
il the Naval Museum.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-31
Norfolk & washington steamboat Co

Delightful trips daily al 6:9o D. m ireTn foot
7ff ST TO Old Paint Comfort Norfolk, Virginia
Beach. and Newport Ne7s. See ad. page 7s
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-31
SHIPWBEGKED CAPTAIN CLAIMS
AMERICAN CONSUL REFUSED AID.
Master of Schooner Card Says He VIII File Charges Against
Mr. schnabe1, Agent at Bremerhaven.

RocKLAND, Maine Dec. 81.-captafn
F. H. Lowell, Of Bueksport Of the aban-
doned schooner " H Card, who was
taken TO Bremerheven by the North Ger
man Lloyd steamer Frankfort. has ar
rived AZ Bueksport-
he says he proposes to file protest
as soon as possible against Mr. Sehnabel,
United States consul at Bremerha7en,
who. Captain Lowell says. refused TO
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-31
= war Department Ruling.

The reason Why all the work on the
building was not stopped at noon was be
cause OF the order of the War Depart
ment. under whose direction the building
is being erected. 10 continue work until
Q. m in the interests Of the public
eerrice -
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-31

FIxan,s Business college, stE, and X.
gusiaess. Shorthand. TypswFItizg-ssz5 year.
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Puts NC in Dispute.

The stopping of work by the bricklay-
ers will bring into dispute the subject Of
the payment of their wages for January
/, which would have been paid them had
they filled out today at their jobs There
IS already a controversy in the matter of
payment for the two days on which they
were not at WORK because Of President
NIX inIev,s fnrPraI
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Confined on Second Page-)
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-03-18
VARIOUS COURT CASES.

Turner A. Wickersham has com
menced suit against Kate Mason Hof-
star TO recover $1,000 damages. al
legged to be due plaintiff because Of de-
PENDANT falling 20 convey TO him q num-
Der OF pieces Of real estate In Arlington
Heights. on an option under date OF
June a. 1889.
David J, McElroy has filed a
suit In the district court against
Alice Davidson, TgC. Patten, ex-con-
stable. and Gustaye Kroeger, justice Of
the peace. alleging that on October LIST.
1900 Alice Davidson obtained a judg-
ment against plaintiff In .ae s1.a II
$50 and costs. that said Jatten claims
to have served summons on plaintiff s
wife when In fact she and he were
both out OF the State at the time, and
that Justice Kroeger IS now about to Is
sue an execution ON the judgment so
obtained. II not restrained. Plaintiff
asks that the judgment he set aside
and the justice he restrained from Is
suing an execution thereon, as the
plaintiff claims to have meritorlous
defense thereto.
Cutler Brothers company has COM
menced an action In the district court
against John Horne, 10 recover sg27. 80,
alleged to be due the plaintiff and the
u. c, NJ l., the latter assigning It's
claim to plaivff. on three causes OF
action, for goods. wares and merohan-
disc sold TO the defendant.
In the case OF the Exchange Gold ana
Copper Mining company VS. the Aztec
Mining cOmpanv the nIointiff hos
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-03-18
INHABITANTS
OF ROMBLON.
Must Live In Towns Garrisoned by
American Soldiers,
TO BE TREATED AS REBELS.
II They Continue 20 Reside In The
Country Some Insurgents KILLED
and supplies Destroyed.

Romblon Island OF Romblon, March
lh-(By mail from Boac, Island Of
Martinique, March 1S.--The question,
OF attaching this island Of Martinique
to the Prince OF Tayabas. discussed by
the American Philippine commission
since their arrival here, has been decid-
cd In the negative, The sentiment Of
the people was wholly In favor of form
ing d separate province, A population
OF $4,000 was represented during the
discussions, and the commission has
met Intelligent delegations from all the
towns on the island.
There are 600 insurgents still In the
mountains OF Martinique. but other
wise the inhabitants are anxious for
tee paciiication of the island and to
accept American sovereignty,
Judge Taft has announced Capt.
Bandholtz TO be chairman Of the yari-
GUS committees Of natives formed to
organize municipal law in the towns OF
Martinique. Judge Taft has promised
that the commission will return and Or
ganize the province OF Martinique
Maj Smith, commanding the Amerl-
can garrlsons on this island has Is
sued All order requiring all natives to
live In the five municipal towns where
American troops are stationed. Those
natives who continue 10 live In the
country win be considered insurgents.
A few insurgents have recently been
killed or wounded near these towns
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-03-18
hospital, and has returned to his duties
of IA IL 80. ut

hospital, and has returned to his duties
at his home in Lehi
Lieutenant S. II. Pearson IL q guest
at the Knutsford and win be In the
city over today. He. with detach-
ment Of 20 men. were ordered to Price
from Fort Duchesne 20 act as. an es-
cort 10 Indian Agent H. p. Myton who
expected to carry considerable money
back 20 the reservation with him for
the Indians.
W. w Broadhead. OF HALEY. Idaho.
was seen last evening al the Knrtsford.
aud said: THE great copper helt In
the Wood River district Is being rap
idly developed. and before next Sep
TENDER, there will be $50 more stamps
dropping on ore that will yield from
IL to Is per cent copper and consider
able gold. HALEY Is the center OF a
mineral belt extending over radius Of
20 miles"
II. q. Williams Of Castle Gate and
A. II. Hilberts Of Helper are guests at
the Kenyon
Tom Pack Of Kanas Is a guest at the
White House.
r. W. Crockett Of Price ia guest at
the Cullen.
Walter O.. Files OF Kimberly, Utah,
is a guest at the Knutsford.
Howard Peck. merchant and sheep
man. OF Malad and Miss Julia Camp
bell Of Weston. Idaho. were registered
at the Walker House this morning
They came 10 the city 10 be married.
and the ceremony uniting them oc-
CURED this afternoon.
II. Il. Eastman OF Boise City. an ex-
tensive mining man Of Idaho, Is at the
Knutsford.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-03-18
auERNsrY EXTENSION.
f,outractor Says Work on the Line
Will Soon Commence.

A railroad contractor who passed
through the city last night said that
Il was rumored among the men In his
business that the Burlington would
Commence the construction OF the
Guernsey extension before the first Of
Nav. The contractors have been
given the tip to be ready to furnish
mon TO do the work as soon as re-
nuested, and employment agents
through the east have been notified
that they win probably be heavily
drawn upon In the near future. II Is
NOT known how many men will be re-
nvired. but not less than 1000 when
,he work gets under way. The grad
he win not all be done at one point,
hnt contractors viii work at several
diderent places, according TO the class
~ grading they are equipped 20 per-
arm. The outfits viii work In both
directions from a central starting
several large contracting firms are
aeuring on putting In bids for the
cn,struction OF sections OF the grade.
then a request for them Is received.
come OF the bids (Which will be put
~ win be for an enormous amount OF
,rork and the contractors must ex-
ret 10 maneuver on scale which
Iii dwarf the operations Of Fitzpatrick
uroa & Collins on the cutoffs OF the
Union Pacific. Cheyenne Tribune.