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The daily sentinel., 1901-05-17
ALL SIGNS MUST GO.
Sidewalk Advertisements Must Go
---.Mayor Sampliner Issues
a Sweeping Order.

CONSERVATION was created among the
merchants on Main street this morning
by a sweeping order from Mayor Sam
pliner that all signs on Main street, that
stood on the sidewalks, should be re-
moved.
Marshal Allison took the order OF the
mayor and at once began to notify the
merchants mat their signs must be re.
moved within twenty-four hours. At
fret there was some demurring on the
part Of come, but when they understood
that all the signs were to go, they had
but very little to say regarding the mat
ter.
There is an ordinance which provides
for signs being kept from the sidewalks,
and Mayor Sampliner is only obsying
the ordinence when he orders them re-.
moved.
1t Is certain that the looks OF Main
street will be much enhanced by the re-
moval Of these unsightly sign boards and
hereafter there will S67none OF them to
mar an otherwise beautiful street.
Other cities and towns do not permit
the signs on the sidewalks and there is
no reason Why they should be permitted
to remain in this city.
The daily sentinel., 1901-05-17
State News.

The school enrolment at Colorado
City shows big increase in the popula-
ton.
Teller county is to have an infirmary
for its poor, sick and helpless people.
Miles R. Berlew was found guilty Of
forgery at Cripple Creek.
An order abolishing slot machines will
be issued in Pueblo June 1st
The Missouri Pacific will put a fast
tras- continental Il or on betv cen Pueblo
and st. Louis Monday.
The Eagles Of Denver will hold big
street fair in June.
The daily sentinel., 1901-05-17
Grand Junction. Colorado. Friday. May II. 1901
Items Of Interest.

The presidents trip has been aband.-
oned.
Six miners were killed by an explosion
in West Virginia.
Mrs. Mckinley is very near death. 1t
is not believed that the crisis has been
passed.
Militia and mob at Albany engage in
combat, but no fatalities result.
Fight upon Gov. Dole in Hawaii ia
not endorsed by the republicans OF the
island
Minister Conger paid flying visit to
Assistant Secretary Hill prior to his re-
turn to Iowa.
A towboat was burned at Calhoun,
KY, and four lives we're lost.
The cost of all high priced chamber
suite furniture has been advanced 10 per
cent.
Senator Beveridge will sail for Russia
on Thursday.
Mrs Cages condition is slightly i'm
proved.
A portion OF Gen. Nc Arthur's dispatch
received yesterday was withheld.
By collision between two Canton
steamers on the West river, sixty passsn-
gers were drowned.
A strike is in force against the Chem
Anus mills on Vancouver island.
The total cash receipts OF the Jackson
vile relief fund, to date, are Sl07,1
The condition Of DR.. Winfield Scott
Schley son OF the rear admiral is said to
be improved.
Herne, the actor. who is sick at his
home in New York, is improving and his
physicians say he has chance OF re-
covery.
Mrs. Nation will appeal from the YER
dict rendered against ner in the Topeka
courts and declares she will argue her
own case hereafter and demand women
jurors.
War news is very scarce in the London
papers Just now.
The daily sentinel., 1901-05-17
MRS. EWART OUT ON BAIL.
Refuses to Say Why She Fired
Two Shots at J. K. Choate.

Denver, May l7.-Mrs Martha Ewart,
who fred two shots at Joseph Kittredge
Choate, in the law Office OF Wolcott Il
Vaile Tuesday night, intimated last
evening that, at the time of her trial for
assault to kill, she would tell her story.
Acting under the advice OF her lawyer,
John G Taylor, she has eteadfastly re-
fused to make any statement with re.
gard to the circumstances which led up
to the shooting. Mr.. Taylor visited Mrs.
Ewart last evening and they decided to
let the case rest until the trial.
1t came to light yesterday, however,
that ABOUT year ago Mrs. Ewart con-
Ewart consulted Decker & Lindsey
lawyers, with reference to the fling OF a
suit for breach OF promise Of marriage
gainst Mr.. Choate. After she had
told the story Of her relations with Mr.
Choate the lawyers drew up complaint
asking $4,000 damages. The complaint
was not filed. but summons was issued
from the lawyers office.
Mrs. Ewart has been released on bail
The daily sentinel., 1901-05-17
A Lawn Party.

At the homo Of Carlos and Jennie But
ton, on Orchard Mesa, upon lawn which
is one OF the beauty spots Of that section
Of suburban Grand Junction, lawn
party was given last night.
Innocent games of various kinds were
played on the lawn by the ladies and
gentlemen composing the party. and as
test for the prizes all the guests looked
intently at table for several minutes
and then wrote down what they had
seen laying thereon.
The two prizes were won by Miss Ada
Gourley and Miss Josephine Shields.
The daily sentinel., 1901-05-17
Gard of Thanks.

We desire to thank all OF the good peo.
pie OF Grand Junction and especially the
mem bers OF the Brotherhood OF Locomo-
tive Firemen and the Volunteer Fire de-
partment. for their many kindnesses to
us at the time OF our deepest sorrow, in
the death OF our son and brother. We
have felt deeply their aid and sympathy
and can never repay them for it.
Mr.. and Mrs. Felix Toupaip,
MIR. and Mrs. Perry Rogers,
Mrs. Will Reeder.
The daily sentinel., 1901-05-17
THERE is HOPE.
Mrs. Mckinley Rallied After Life
Had Been Despaired--.-Was
Conscious.--heroic Rem
edies Used.

San Francisco. May 17-2 a. m.-Mrs.
Mckinley has passed a quiet night and
there are hopes OF her recovery. The
physicians have made no statement OF
the disease and seem to be baffled or
possess different views. An official
statement was promised yesterday after
noon. but it has not appeared. The
president at a late hour last pight seem
ed to be more hopeful OF Mrs. McKin-
ley's final recovery
The daily sentinel., 1901-05-17
Buena Vista Arrivals.

Fred Carroll, city; ] g Bernhart, Los
Angeles; J A Graham, Dubuque; ] a
Poade, Ouray; w A Severice and wife,
Cedar Falls: Harry Kistner, Denver;
SamI Gabos-ey. st. Louis; Geo L Riley,
Chicago; Miss Grace Riley, Chicago;
Edward Brady, Joseph Murry, Salids;
r Smith, M B Sullivan, Pasadena; j
G Ewing. Seattle; b 8 Hartsel. Kansas
City; Frank K Splnney, Crested Butte.
The daily sentinel., 1901-05-17
A Good Opening.

For the right party is my building re-
Gently located near Dowery's grocery
1t is a splendid location, suitable for any
kind Of . store, restaurant or lodging
house. Now ready. Don't apply for rent
lees than twelve months and must be re.
liable. Apply to owner. Building To-
Gated on End street.
M. Strouse.
The Washington times., 1901-07-20
ROBERT F. wEsTcoTT DEAD.
The WelI-KnOvn Express Manager
Expires While Out Driving.

RICHFIELD SPRINGS. n. Y, July 10.
Robert Folger Westcott died today
while out driving with his niece, Miss
Gardner. They were on the Cooperstown
Road, about six miles from here. when
Mr.. Westcott fell over dead.
The young woman had to wait for sew
eral hours alone with the body before as
sistance came. She was discovered by
Mrs. Thomas LIE Boutillier, who was also
out driving.
NEW YORK, July 19-Robert F. West
colt was one of the organizers of Dodds
Express Company and later of a company
under his own name. The latter COM
pany increased in extent and prosperity
until ii became one of the principal agen-
cies for the local transportation of mer-
chandise and baggage. When the New
York Central Railroad, about a year ago.
gave up Its cab service, the cabs were
turned over to the Westcotts to manage.
Mr.. Westcotts enterprises brought him
a great deal of money. He was generally
spoken of as a millionaire. He was a
heavy stockholder in the American News
Company and In other corporations.
Mr.. Westcott's daughter by his second
wife married Oberlin NJ. Carter, formerly
captain in the United States Army, who
was convicted of conspiracy to defraud
the Government in connection with i'm
provements in Savannah Harbor. Cap
tain Carter's defence was that the large
sums of money he was shown to have
handled and the luxurious manner of life
which he affected were due to his rela-
tions with Mr.. Westcott. s- Carter said
that he was Mr.. Westcotts man of
business"
All through Carter's trial and after his
conviction and sentence to Fort Leaven-
worth prison Mr.. Westcott stayed in
Europe. When Carter's case was settled
however. Mr.. Westcott came back and
put his papers and his own testimony
testimony was marked by his evident re-
luctance in giving whatever referred to
Captain Carter directly
The Washington times., 1901-07-20
Justice Bradley dismissed the proceed

Justice Bradley dismissed the proceed
ings and gave her into the custody of her
son. Joseph Davies. who stated that he
and his brother will take proper care of
their mother. In his testimony Mr.. Da-
vies expressed the belief that his mother
was troubled about some differences she
had with her neighbors and thought she
would soon recover her usual composure
If she were removed from her present
surroundings.
Mrs. Sarah r. Davies is about fifty-six
years of age and lives at 20I Virginia
Avenue southeast. She was arrested
about ten days ago on charge of as
sault, but when arraigned in the Police
Court it was suggested that probably her
mind was diseased, whereupon the court
directed that she be examined by the
police surgeons as to her mental condi-
ton. Police Surgeons Burch and Vale
examined Mrs. Davies and recommended
that she be sert to the insane asylum,
which was accordingly done. and the pro-
ceedings looking to judicial determina-
ton of her condition soon followed.
At the time of the arrest of Mrs Da-
vies it is said she was welding a butcher
knife rather freely. 1t is stated that she
assaulted her husband and several others
and would have done serious damage il
neighbors had not interfered. While in a
frenzy it is also said that Mrs. Davies
stabbed white kitten and killed it i'm
mediately.
The others whom Justice Bradley or
dered to be committed to st. Elizabeth s
Hospital for the Insane are Patrick w.
Doyle, Frederick Rest. John a. Russell,
Adelaide V. Hall, and Mary E. Upton. all
white, and Dennis Johnson and William
Ostard. colored.
The proceedings in the case of Esther
Edwards were dismissed. In the case Of
Nathan T. Sim the court has the dispo-
sition of the case under advisement
The Washington times., 1901-07-20
CoMPLAINANT,s RIGHT DENIED
A Decision I'm Favor of the Con-
tractor in the Thomas Case

In the case of the Union Surety and
Guaranty Company against Noble H.
Thomas. the contractor who is building
the outbuildings at the Bureau of En-
craving and Printing under an $50, goo con-
tract with the Government, Justice Brad
ley yesterday, after two days hearing
denied the complainants right to have an
injunction and the appointment of a re-
ceiver. The action was begun against
Thomas and Secretary Gage on the
ground of Thomas alleged insolvency.
1t was asked in the bill that Thomas
should not be permitted to receive the
check for the month of July in the sum
Of 1881. Thomas filed an answer in the
case showing his solvency, and at the
same time claiming that the bonding
company and the Structural Steel and
Iron Company had conspired to deprive
him of his contract, which is very VaIua-
bic. Thomas further charged that Oscar
Roome. President of the American Saw
lnSs Bank. where he kept his deposits
had appropriated. as vice president of the
bonding company, about 1900 of his
CThomas) funds for the purpose of paying
the steel company's claim. which Thomas
claimed was offset by unliquidated dam
ages accruing to him through the delay
of the steel company. which is said to
be over four months behind in their con-
tract with him.
Justice Bradley after hearing full ar
guments on both sides of the case, held
further that Thomas answer did away
with any equities which the compIainant's
bill might have had The court held that
the defendants s answer was sufficient TO
ove erthrow the claims of the complainant
and dismissed the rule which was issued
AGAINST Ihomas on July l. to show cause
why receiver should not be appointed
&. Maurice Smith and William E Ann
brose appeared for Thomas and District
attorney Ashley NJ Gould represented
Secretary Gage
The Washington times., 1901-07-20

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The Washington times., 1901-07-20
BROWNS HIMSELF IN A SEWER
Francis Gallagher Makes an Effect
uni Attempt at Suicide.

After having made several unsuccessful
attempts to commit suicide, Francis Cal
! lagher. of 2if2 Central Avenue. finally
| ended his life by drowning himself in the
Florida Aveaue sewer. His dead body, clad
only in a pair of trousers and an under
shirt, was found yesterday afternoon by
Assistant Foreman Martin Hussion and
a gang of workmen lying in the water
of the big underground conduit in front
of I7lS Florida Avenue at the head of
Champlain Avenue. Lying in clump Of
grass not far from the sewer trap at
Florida ard Champlain avenues We're
found the mans hat. coat, and shoes.
where he had left them when he crawled
into the trap, and was half drowned and
half suffocated by the poisonous gases
of the sewer.
Gallagher was forty-one years of age,
and for several years had kept small
grocery store at 2412 Central Avenue. 1t
is said that he had for some time been
addicted to strong drink, and that his
mind became unbalanced. Several months
ago he sought to end his life by cutting
his throat with a razor, but was pre-
vented from carrying out his purpose by
some of the members of his family who
succeeded in taking the weapon away
from him.
made similar attempts to commit suicide.
He is said to hawke suffered from melan-
cholia. Last Monday he left his home,
and a day or two afterward was seen
wandering about the streets carrying his
hat. coat. and shoes in his hands. The
police were informed OF his disappearance
and his conduct. and Were asked to keep
q lookout for him.
Yesterday afternoon Foreman Hussion
and his workmen were making some
pairs in the trap at Florida and Cham
plain avenues, and found the body Of the
man at the place indicated There We're
no marks of violence discovered, and it
is supposed that he crawled into the
sewer through the trap and lay down in
the sewer and died from suffocation.
There is considerable water in the sewer.
as it drains all of that section of the city.
but the body was, notwithstanding. quite
well preserved. From appearances il
had not been in the sewer for more than
twenty-four hours.
The police at No s station were notified
and the remains We're removed to the !
Morgue His friends were notified. and
went TO the Mcrgue. where they Identified
the body as that OF Gallagher Coroner |
hewitt was informed and Will hold an
inquest at No. police station at II O'Clock !
this morning.
The Washington times., 1901-07-20
FOUR LOSSES OF PROPERTY.
Police Informed of Money, n Watch,
and Some Rings Missing.

Several robberies came to the attention
of the police last night. One was report
ed by George Hoover. Superintendent of
the independent Ice Company. whose office
is at Fifteenth and f Streets northwest.
Mr.. Hoover says that bag containing
about 27 was stolen from his office on
the afternoon of July II. No clue to the
theft has been developed.
While returning from Chesapeake juno
tion Thursday night r. c. Hines was
robbed of a valuable gold watch The
watch was taken from his pocket. proba-
bly, by suave stranger who occupied a
seat next to him on the way to the city
Hines says he did not miss the watch un-
I'll he reached his home, at 1913 New Jer-
sey Avenue northwest
]. Miller Kenyon, of 1906 Cincinnati
Street northwest, seeks to recover pock-
etbook containing about $40 which he
either lost or was robbed of while in the
toilet room of an + Street Office build
ing. The police know of this case and
are doing what they can to recover the
money. y portion of the cash was in
gold coin.
Mrs. Josephine Knabe, of 323 A Street
northeast, has reported at headquarters
that thief stole from a sideboard at her
home three valuable rings within the past
two days. One of these rings was set
with an opal. and was worth about $40
The Washington times., 1901-07-20
CHARGED WITH THEFT.
"A German Woman with N Parrot I'm
basket Sought by Police.

story OF a robbery IN Baltimore sew
eral days ago became known here by a
lookout received last night by the police
for Bertha Boehn, a German woman.
about middle age, who is supposed TO have
passed through this city en- route for the
South late Thursday night 1t is said
the woman robbed Gustav Schneidecker
an aged man, of sGe5 in gold while stop
ping in Baltimore. The woman is accom-
panied by child, supposed to be her
own.
Ii is learned here that the woman and
also the man stopped for time at Mil
ler's, at l6 Belair Street Baltimore. Ii
was there the robbery is said to have
taken place and the woman Immediately
took flight in this direction. Besides her
child she carried with her a parrot in
basket
This last fact led to suspicion falling
last night on an elderly woman who APP
peared at the Pennsylvania depot leading
a child by the hand and carrying q bas-
ket which contained a parrot Detective
Hewlett got look into the basket when
II was placed on the heater of the sta
ton by its owner. Then the detective
was sure he had the fugitive woman and
kept lookout for her She returned for
the basket, but Hewlett gave up the clue
because the woman failed to answer the
description of the woman wanted.
The Washington times., 1901-07-20
COLONEL STOWE TO RETURN.
He Refuses the Vice Consul General
ship with Perquisites.

Col James G. Stowe, United. States Con-
sui General at Cape Town. has cabled to
the State Department declining the tender
of the vice consul generalship there with
the privilege of receiving liberal addi-
tional compensation from American man.
ufacturers who desire him to remain in
South Africa to continue his efforts to
extend American trade in that part of
the world.
Colonel Stowe said also in his despatch
that he would not continue. even as Con-
sui General, If permitted to receive the
additional compensation which the Amer
lean manufacturers offered to provide.
The resignation of Colonel Stowe from
the office of Consul General was received
recently at the State Department and his
telegram from Cape Town was in re-
sponse to a cabled enquiry whether he
would accept the vice consul generalship
If provided with a good salary by the
firms which are Interested in his reten-
ton. In his letter of resignation Colonel
Stowe said he could not live in Cape
Town on his salary of 5000 year. the
lowest paid by any Government to its
representative there. and 5000 less than
the salary of the German Consul.
Colonel Stowe has been instrumental in
chinery and metal goods in South Africa,
and manufacturers of these articles made
a proposition to the President and Sec
retary Hay to provide Colonel Stowe with
a liberal allowance out of their own pock-
cts in order to retain mis- services.
The President decided that this was
illegal, consul receiving more than
$1,000 year not being permitted TO have
any connection with business firms. A
vice consul, however, is permitted to en-
gage In business and receive additional
compensation from private business firms.
and it was hoped that Colonel Stowe
would take the subordinate place with
the salary furnished by American manu-
facturers. His negative response appa
rently disposes of any chance that he
can be induced to retain the office. He
has consented to remain at Cape Town
until his successor arrives.
The Washington times., 1901-07-20
AN OIL SHIP BADLY DAMAGED.
Fire Breaks Cut in the Commodore
T. ii. Allen.

NEW YORK. July l9.-The full-rlgged
three-masted American ship Commodore
#. H. Allen. which has been on fire dur
ing the night. is lying aground near the
Government dock at Sandy Hook and is
badly injured. Her decks are burned
through and her foremast went by the
board at $50 o'clock this morning. when
the flames. which had been partially un-
DER control, broke out again. The tugs
and fireboats are still lying by her, and
it is not possible to accurately estimate
the damage yet.
The Commodore Allen. which is char
tered by the Standard Oil Company. left
this port yesterday morning. laden with a
cargo of oil and bound for Hongkong,
She was towed out to sea yesterday aft
ernoon. but was compelled to put back
because of the fire.
A fleet of tugs hovered about all night,
assisting in fighting the flames. Every
effort was made to prevent the fire from
reaching the cargo of oil.