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THE MARIN WILL CONTEST.
The Estate Executor. n Savings In
stftution. Appointed Receiver.

Argument was heard yesterday by JUS
tice Hagner on the petition of Genevrs
E. Nsirn and Addie Nairn. widow and
daughter, respectively, of the late John
W. Nairn, who ask for the appointment
of a receiver to take charge of and to man
age the estate OF the deceased. John w.
Nairn left property valued at about s6Oo,-
Oc0 the income from which amounts to
about s3O,ee0 annually. By his will lie
named the National Safe Deposit, Saw
ings, and Trust Company as executor.
The matter came up yesterday on the
motion of Mrs Nairn and her daughter
to have the executor appointed receiver.
The motion was opposed by Mrs Mary w.
Heiberger, who is contesting the validity
of her fathers will. She asks that If the
trust company is named that a core
ceiver should be appointed to act with It.
The court decided that one receiver is
sufficient and named the National Safe
Deposit, Savings, and Trust Company as
such.
Charles C. Cole and R Golden Donald
son appeared as counsel for Mrs. Nairn
and her daughter. and r. Ross Perry q
Son. Worthington Heald & Frailey, and
]. p. F. Sands, for Mrs. Heiberger.
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WILLS FILED FOR PROBATE.
A Testafrix Cuts on a Son With a
So Request.

The will of William Shepard, dated Au-
gust 10 last, was filed yesterday for pro-
bate. To Irene Sharp, who watched over
and nursed the testator in his last i'll
ness, is left the proceeds of two life in
surance policies, aggregating s121- She IA
also named as executrix OF the estate.
without bond.
Joanna Talbot, by her will, dated June
% last, leaves her estate in trust to her
son William Andrew Talbot with instruc-
tions to sell the property and divide the
proceeds equally among her children, Ella
Tennyson, Christopher Joseph, David Pa
trick, John Mitchell and William Andrew
Talbot, and Jenny Agnes Morgan. 1t is
also provided by the testatrlx that the
share which would be due my unworthy
son Christopher Joseph Talbot l desire
to be given to his orphan children, Robert
E., Mabel Marie, Florence Angela, Ralph
William, and Ella Louise Talbot; and for
this special purpose of conveying my
bounty. / bequeath to Christopher Joseph
the sum of 81 only"
The Washington times., 1901-10-08
CITY AND SUBURBAN MATTERS.
Attornevs in the Minority Interests
Hold a Conference.

NJ. ]. Colbert and Leon Tobriner, attor-
neys for the minority interest of the City
and Suburban Railway, had conference
at the office of Mr. Tobriner last night
over the outlook of the minority for
securing the appointment of a receiver
for the line on its application filed three
weeks ago, and to consider the possibility
of securing a settlement with the Wash
ington Traction Company out OF court.
No final decision was reached regarding
any of the matters under discussion.
About half of the minority stock of the
company has been deposited with the
Union Trust and Storage Company, Of
this city, and portion of the remainder
has been promised. it has not been pos
sible as yet to secure the entire minority
holdings, but the committee having the
matter in charge is hopeful that if de-
velopments are favorable TO a settlement
in the interest of the minority the people
that have not yet signed the agreement
Will do so shortly.
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THE COMPANY HELD TO BLAME.
Damages of $4,000 Claimed He
cause of Street Car Accident.

Hosea B. Moulton, as administrator of
the estate of Ella C. Woodyier. yester-
day filed suit against the Metropolitan
Railroad Company TO recover $1,000 claim
ed as damages accruing on account of the
death of Ella c. Woodyier.
1t is explained that on September II,
1900, Mrs. Woodyier was a passenger
aboard one of the cars of the defendant
company. At the corner of Ninth and N
Streets northwest she attempted to leave
the car, which it is declared was care
lessly and improperly started. She was
thrown to the pavement, It is alleged, and
one or more of her ribs broken and
her head spine, knee and side greatly in
iured. II is said she lost the use of the
lower lirnhs and body, was internally in
jured and suffered thereafter from con-
vulsions. On October Is she died as the
result, it is claimed, of her injuries.
She left a husband and two brothers.
William II. and Charles Webster. CLANCY
& Hart and II. g. Moulton are named as
counsel for the plaintiff.
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S. Kann, Sons & Co.,
Busy Corner, Smith Building,
Market Space.
SENT TO ST. ELIZABETH's.
Insane Man Offers Car Tickets in
Payment for Purchases.

William Henry Wilson was yesterday
sent 20 the Government Hospital for the
Insane on a temporary permit, pending
the action OF the court in his case Will
son is a coIored man, about fifty years
old. whose home is in Government alley
Yesterday morning he visited the Chevy
Chase loop and first attracted attention
by attempting TO pay for a small pur-
chase at the candy stand with car tick
cts, which he insisted should be received
a quid pro quo. When the tickets
were refused he was boisterous. and
efterward became so violent that it was
necessary for Policeman c. B. Willis to
call the patrol wagon. He was conveyed
10 the Tenth precinct stationhouse. and
there examined by the police surgeons
and pronounced insane Wilson was then
removed 10 the asylum. lie said that he
was IN deep water" and that Commis-
sioner Macfarland and Judge KImball
were coaspiring 10 do him injury.
The Washington times., 1901-10-08
OUR NEW
SHOE PARL0R
HAS MADE
ITS INITIAL BOW.

We've opened to the public the
most spacious and best lighted
Shoe Department in the Capital
City. None but strictly smart and
swell footwear awaits your in
spection and approval. Months
of time have been spent in the
leading shoe factories of the coun-
try in selecting what is best in
Women's, Misses, and Children's
wear. The showing will be more
than pleasing one from every
point of view. We closely studied
the wants of those who know the
comforts of perfect-fitting foot
wear. Every style which Dame
Fashion has ordained for the com
ing season is here. Patent and
Enamel Leathers, soft and plant
Kids of every grade, sturdy Box
and Velour Calfskin, made with
heavy rope-stitched extension
soles, as well as the light feather
weight finished for dress wear.
Every style of heel from Louis
XIV to the dashing Military and
Steeple styles, as well as the low,
broad Common Sense.
Women's Boudoir Slippers,
trimmed with neat satin bows, in
red, brown, and black kidskin, red
and green mixed canvas madras;
no heels; light as feather; the
real SOC kind; one pair to Gus
TONER.
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The Death Record.

The following deaths for forty-cight hours were
reported at the Health Department up to noon
yesterday: John Howard, Il years; Edw. S. King,
20 years; Mary Rathbone, 60 years; James Gra-
ham GA years: William NJ Stanford, 81 years
Albert Smith, co years; John Thompson, "a years;
Ann Liston, 80 years; Henry Goodwin. so years;
Jane Cochre!l, 90 years; Jennie johnson, As
years; George F. Aellcn, IS years; Sarah Park
er. IS years; Carrie Bailey. SO years; William
Jones' 81 years; Charles BurneI 80 years: Will
liam Shepherd. 81 years; Mary E. Killigan, IS
years; George s. lnscoe, 26 years; Joseph Wilson,
26 years; Charles Washington, % years; Elmira
bert Terry II months; Helen Scott, 10 months:
Mary F. Bowersox months; Mildred l. Fuchs,
months; Ira b. Snapp ! month; William Hill
ard. II days; Joseph Gordon Parker. Is DAYS;
Mary Colburn. day; infant of Melvina Dun
can, l day; Nellie A. Nautman, day; William
d. Nautman l day.
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THREE OFFENDERS SENTENCED.
| One Defendant Given Eight Years
and the Others Six Months

In Criminal Court No l yesterday VIII
liam Evans, colored. who was under
three separate indictments for house
breaking and larceny. withdrew his plea
of not guilty and pleaded guilty. He was
sentenced by Justice Anderson on two in
dictments to eight years Imprisonment
in the penitcntiary at Moundsville, w.
Va. On the third indictment sentence
was suspended.
George Collins and Peter Sussan
charged with grand larceny. withdrew
their pleas and pleaded guilty TO petit
larceny. They were each sentenced to
Imprisonment In the District jail for
period of six months.
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25C.
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Worthy of a greater price-we
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good judgment-25 styles of
this wonderful footwear-surely
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leather, mat tops and cloth tops,
enamel leather with mat tops,
box calf with dull tops, plant kid
skins of every well-known make,
soles and heels of every shape, all
sizes, all widths. Price, per pair,
The Washington times., 1901-10-08
TO INACCURATE A CRUSADE.
Pool Rooms Where Minors Play to
BE Raideu

Major Sylvester has instructed the lieu
tenants of the various precincts TO report
TO him, from time to time, the names of
those proprietdrs of pool rooms, and their
locations, where minors are permitted to
play. 1t has been determined to break
up practice demoralizing TO the young
The gathering OF this information is pre-
ps ratory to an aggressive crusade against
those proprietors OF places that disre-
gard the warning contained In the order.
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S;1.95.

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steeple, military, Cuban, Louis
XIV, and common sense heels. We
feel confident of your approval
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The Washington times., 1901-10-08
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to
Houston P. McClung, Albert, Bedford county,
Virginia, and Matte c. Bear District Of Column
b;a; Alexander suter, Lynehburg Va. and Ma
bel Davidson. District OF Columbian Winfield s
Whitman District Of Columbia, and Sarah
Price, New York city; Joseph Lavender and
Mary F. Grimm, Albert J. Venable and Nellie
A. oBrien. Walter j. Hopkins and Edna L.
Cox. both of Baltimore. Md; Alfred Johnson
and Lille E. Harris. Charles r. Schmidt and
Minnie A Roberts, Charles H. Carter and Nary
A. Jones. William L. Cooper, Winchester, Va,
and Evelyn P. Mann, District Of Columbia; silas
s. Thompson and Mary Z. Douglass.
The Washington times., 1901-10-08
An Affair of Colored PersoDS.

Amelia Cornish and John Redmond, both col
ored. were witnesses in the Police Court yes
terGay against George Greene, colOred, about
twenty-five years of age. Amelia Cornish testi
fed that Greene with two other negroes, went
to her stopping place on Saturday night and
took her out by force. Redmond, in whose house
the woman lives, corroboTated her statement.
The affair seemed to be one growing out OF
jealousy The woman was not injured and
Greene got off with fine OF $40. In default
he will spend thirty days in the woTkhouse.
The Washington times., 1901-10-08
Jim Parker to speak Tonight.

"Jim" Parker, widely credited with being the
man who prevented Czolgosz from firing third
shot at President Mckinley at Buffalo, will
speak tonight at the Metropolitan A. NJ. E
Church, ii Street, between Fifteenth and Six
teenth Streets northwest A musical pro-
cramme has been arranged and there will be
other addresses. Parker is a giant in stature,
and OF pleasing appearance.
The Washington times., 1901-10-08
Hemorrhuges May Cause Death.

Lavina Holt, colored, was removed from her
Freedman's HoTlspital at an early hour yester
day morning, suffering from a series of hem
orrhages. Up to a late hour yesterday afternoon
the physicians had been unable TO arrest the flow
OF blood Her condition is considered critical.
She is twenty -four years Of age.
The Washington times., 1901-10-08
Sentenced i'm spite of DeninIs.

There was a lively commotion in Barefoot Al
ley Sunday night, winding up in fight, and
yesterday Frank Mumford one of the alleged
combatants, was in the Police Court charged
with being disoTderly. Numford was emphatic
in the denial that he had in any way helped
to disturb the peace and quiet OF the alley. hut
the evidence against him, and if he fails
TO pay fine of so will spend thirty days in
the WOrkhousp
The Washington times., 1901-10-08

NstiOnal-Primrose and Dockstader's Ninstrel..
evening.
Columbia-Frank Daniels in Miss Simplicity"
evening.
Chase's-Otis Harlan in "A Brass Monkey"
afternoon and evening.
Academy-''The Volunteer organist,' afternoon
and evening.
Kernan's-"The Merry Maidens Burlesquers,"
afternoon and evening.
Bijou-The Biiou Stock Company in burlesque
and vaudeville afternoon and evening.
Walter L. Mains Circus at Thirteenth and D
Streets northeast afternoon and evening.
The Washington times., 1901-10-08
Charges of Bcing Disorae-;r.

Lizzie Gross, colored swore out warrant for
her husband about two weeks ago charging him
with being disorderly, and yesterday she was
in the Police Court 10 TO 4 similar
charge A policeman testified that when he went
to serve the warrant Lizzie became angry, and
heaped abuse upon him, whcreupon he arrested
her. Judge Rimball fined her $40, with the al
tentative Of serving thirty days in the work.
hnnse
The Washington times., 1901-10-08
Sons of ST. George.

John Kenworthy, of Pittsburg, Supreme Presi-
dent, Sons Of st. George, is expected from Bal
timore on Tuesday to pay official visit to
Columbia Lodge large gathering of the
order is anticipated. Supreme Outside Sentinel
George Prstchett and District Deputy John b.
Foster, who have been attending the Supreme
Lodge session at Philadelphia returned Sstur-
day
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scription establishes regularity. 1t is q
strengthening tonic, soothing the nerves,
encouraging the appetite and inducing
restful sleep It contains no alcohol
neither opium, cocaine Or other narcotic.
rI wish to tell you the benefit We have
received from using your remedies, writes Mrs.
Dan Hall, of Brodhead, Green Co, Wis eTwo
years ago my daughters health began to fail.
Everything that could be thought Of was done
TO help her hut 1t was Of use. When she
began to complain she was quite stout; weighed
100 the picture of good health, until about the
age of fourteen then in six mouths she was so
run down her weight was but I7o. She kept
failing and gave up. thinking there was no
use she must die. Friends all said You will
lose your daughter 1 said fear I shall I
must say, doctor, that only for your Favorite
Prescription my daughter would have been in
her grave to-day. When she had taken one
half bottle the natural function was established
and we bought another one, mixing only two
bottles in all, and she completely recovered.
Since then she is as well as can be-
DIR. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser, in paper covers, is sent free on
receipt of 81 one cent stamps to pay
expense of mailing only. Address DR..
K. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Washington times., 1901-10-08
Punished for Street Car Fight.

Joseph Monroe and Elmer Hooper. young col
ored men, sentenced to serve sixty days
in the workhousc by Judge Kimball In the Po-
lice Court yesterday on charge OF being dis
orderly, in default of fine of $50 imposed on
each Monroe and Hooper got into fight on
an Street car yesterday.
The Washington times., 1901-10-08
Reduced Rates to Frederick and Re-


rial train from Washington via B. & o. r. R. at
.. m. 9th and 10th, stopping at intermediate
stations. returning leave Frederick at s D. m
Rate 'or the day only on these trains, including
admission SI.66.
The Washington times., 1901-10-08

age. instead of sixteen years as formerly.
in preparing the estimates for the main
tenance of the House of Detention for
1903 the word seventeen be substituted
for the word sixteen thus providing for
the confinement of boys under seventeen
years Of age at the House of Detention,
instead of limiting 1t to sixteen years of
age as at present
This change would render the laws re-
lating to the treatment of juvenile delin
quents more harmonious. The board is
of the opinion that males over seventeen
years of age should not be maintained at
the House of Detention"
The Washington times., 1901-10-08
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
A C,se continued Indc6uiteIy

The case Of Robert L. Anderson, charged with
disorderly conduct, was yesterday continued in
definitely in the Police Court. Anderson is said
to have accosted 4 woman Seventh Street on
Saturday night
The Washington times., 1901-10-08
A Pool Room Epi.ode.

Thomas Cox, colored was charged in the Po-
lice Court yesterday with assaulting Philip An
derson, olored. Anderson testified that he was
playing pool in a room Pennsylvania Avenue
Saturday night, when Cox came in and deliber-
ately dealt him two blows. He was fined $40
and in default viii serve thirty days in the
District jail. On an additional charge of being
disOrderly Cox fined $40, and viii serve
thirty days in the workhouse il he does not pay.
The Washington times., 1901-10-08
A WORD TO TRAVELLERS.

The excitement incident TO travelling and change
Of food and water often brings disrrhoes and
for this reason no one should leave home with
out bottle OF Chamberlsin's Collie, Cholera. and
Diauhoea Remedy. For sale by Henry Evans
Nholssals and Retail, and all drlaaikta-
The Washington times., 1901-10-08

for much OF the
a fter misery of
wonanhood. Not
only does Nature
often need help
in the regular
establishment of
the ON a nj y
f u n ctio IL, but
tn ere is almost
always need of
som s fe,
S tire n gthening 6
tonic, to over
come the languor,
nervousness and
weakness, CO m
monty expert
c need at this
time.
DR.. Pierce S
Eayorite Pre-
The Washington times., 1901-10-08
TIVE TRYING TssWE

In young girls life is reached when
Nature leads her uncertain steps across
the line which divides girlhood from
wou1anhood. Ignorance and neglect at
this critical period are largely responsible
The Washington times., 1901-10-08

George s. Wilson, Secretary Of the
Roard of Charities. has returned to the
Commissioners his report upon the pa
pers relating to the Incarceration of
seyenteen-year-old boy in the House of
Detention. Complaint was made in this
case by John Gallaber, superintendent of
the institution, and a report was made to
the Commissioners upon the subject by
Major Sylvester, in which it was stated
that the spirit of the law was violated in
the committing Of boys OF that age TO
the House Of Detention
Mr. Wilson takes the view that the law
creating the House OF Detention clearly
limits It's purposes to the detention of fe-
male prisoners and of males under six
teen years Of age, as indicated in the
report of the Superintendent of Police
The Board of Charities" says Mr.. VIII
son. suggests that inasmuch al recent
laws relating TO the Board OF Children S
Guardians and of the Reform School for
Boys have drawn the line between child
hood and manhood at seventeen years OF
The Washington times., 1901-10-08

The Commissioners have approved
recommendation of H. II. Darneille, the
Assessor, to the effect that the amount of
a payment of taxes for the year 1892 be
refunded to Edward HclmUth. and that
he be permitted to pay second-ha tax
for 1892, with penalty at per cent which
was the penalty at the time of the pay
ment referred to. This action was taken
at the request of Mr.. Helmuth.
The Washington times., 1901-10-08
sTRFET IIGHTING

High tide .............. 4:42 AN. and 5:16 P.N
Low tide ..........-...II:12 AN. and II AZ N
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Tbe Wasbinston Cimes.
,I..,DAy OCTOBER $ 1901
Weather Indications

Fair today and tomorrow; warmer tomorrow;
light, variable winds becoming southwesteriy.
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ANUSEMFSTs

Lamps lit today. --....-.-..-....6:le Z. NJ
Lamps out tomorrow. ow...................5;l1 IL A. NJ
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THE SUN AND MOON

Highest temperature, p. m.................. g.
Lowest temperature, 4. m.................. Ss
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TIDE TABLF.

Sun .6:O2 AN. Sun sets. 5:S3 P.M.
Moon rises. Do AN. Moon sets..............
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$3.50.

This department is located on the second
floor, adjoining the Millinery Parlors.
The Washington times., 1901-10-08

George F. Green. the Water Registrar,
has forwarded recommendations to the
Commissioners to correct and refund the
overpaid amounts on the water bills of
II. w. Ofutt, of 30 N Street northwest,
and of L. NJ. Nelson, SG2 Ninth Street
mort haact
The Washington times., 1901-10-08

The Assessor has notified the Commits
sioners that the Washington Insurance
Union and the Tamobrosis Society, both
of the District of Columbia, have COM
piled with the requirements of the law
and he recommends that both be allowed
to do a fraternal beneficial insurance
business in the District.
The Washington times., 1901-10-08

The Commissioners recently received
from DR.. Williams Donnally, of 1922 Four
teenth Street northwest. his resignation
as a member of the Board of Dental EX-
aminers for the District of Columbia
In offering his resignation, DR.. Donnally
stated that he was compelled to take the
step owing to the pressure of other du-
ties.
Upon the recommendation of DIR. Will
liam c. Woodward, the Health officer,
the resignation of DIR. Donnally was ac-
cepted. and Commissioner Macfarland,
who has supervision over the Board of
Dental Examiners, has nominated DIR.
John r. London, of Ills G Street north
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-07-20
SPECIAL JURY FOR
sell CRUELTY GASES
JUDGE EsTEE WILL NOT Try
THEM WITHOUT a
JURY.
Many Captains and Mates Under Ar
rest. Anxious TO Join Their Yes
sells in Port-Tweniy-four Men
Called TO Appear August 9.

Nov that the Oahu Penitentiary is
full all accommodations having been
taken By alleged offenders against the
Law. the cases Of some OF the prisoners
viii have TO be tried and dispensed
With before the cells can receive any
more wrongdoers
1, Is hoped that. until there is some
room 10 let al the Territorial Hotel.
criminals viii postpone the execution
OF any contemplated weaknesses.
otherwise they will have 10 be lodged
and boarded with private families at
the expense OF the government
In the United States District Court
yesterday morning Judge Estee gave
Il out that he would under no eircum-
stances try any criminal cases without
a Jury. An order was made for spe-
cIal jury to be drawn at o'clock. for
the purpose Of trying number OF
sailors cases
Criminal infoTmations in about a
dozen cases we're filed by Acting Dis
trict Attorney Dunno. The defendants
are all captains and mates of vessels
now in this port. charged with cruelty
10 seanen on the high seas All have
been arrested. some having been re-
leased on bail. and they will appear TO
plead on Monday morning at 10
O'Clock.
Some OF the captains under arrest
are very DESTROYS of leaving port.
Their vessels are ready for sea and
they want to resume command and
take their ships away. For this rea-
son Thomas Fitch wanted the court
10 try some OF the cases without a
jury. Judge Estee, however. absolute
~ refused 10 try criminal case with.
ont jury.
In the meantime some Of the mates
and captains being detained win lose
their positions and other men will be
secured to take their vessels to sea.
The only way to settle the cases
at once. Judge Estee announced. was
for the defendants TO plead guilty.
In the afternoon a special federal
jury was drawn In Judge Estee's court
The term begins August and the fol
lowing were the names of those to
serve: Otto Rose. w H. Shipman
o. A. Stevens. NJ. S. Pacheco. R. An
drews of Hilo. F. Clay of olaa. G. R.
Blacow Of Paauilo. F. E. Blake. W.
Much. J W. Bergstrom. w. Blaisdell
] W Robertson. Charles Lucas, w.
Woon. George Smith. W. F. Allen
Herman W. Barth. ]. s. Bailey. Ju
Illus Asch. b. c. Allen. A. c. Dowsett
W. H. Smith. George W. Smith ant
John Nell. Honolulu.
In the case OF McInerny against tbs
bark C. d. Bryant the default of de
PENDANT was entered and the matter
was set for the 25th instant.