davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1901-09-10
THE COURTS.

Equity Court No. 1-Justice Anderson.
Cogswell agt. Faunce: motion to restore
restraining order overruled. Frey agt
Frey ct al; sale finally ratified and refer
ence to auditor ordered. Jorss agt. En-
inert; restraining order returnable Septem-
ber II granted. Washington Beneficial En-
dowment Association agt Commercial Al
lance Life Insurance Company; time to
file transcript of record extended to Octo-
ber Is. Vinton agt. Vinton; divorce VIM
mat. granted. Parker agt. Mitchell; aud
nor's report confirmed. Mccartney agt
Manogue; time to take defendants testi-
mony limited to ten days. Moore agt
Moore; divorce win. mat. granted. Gold
berg agt. Goldberg; do. Gray agt King;
guardian ad litem appointed. Bryan agt
Pierce; DO Buckman agt. Buckman; dl-
vorce a win. mat granted. Sanford agt.
Sanford; cause recommitted for further
proof
Probate Court-Justice Anderson.
Estate Of JAS Ryan: inventory filed. Es-
tate of Bertrand w. Ducatel; order grant
ing letters of administration to Jas. L.
Feeney; bond, $4,000. Estate of John
Braun; summons returned served. Estate
OF Thos. T. Stewart; Inventory filed. Es-
tate of Margaret Thomas; order appoint
ing VIM. M Thomas administrator; bond
1920: Estate of Geo, Mason; order ap-
pointing Harry B. Mason administrator;
bond, $50 600 Estate Of Samuel J. Weeks;
statement for account and proof OF publi-
cation filed. Estate ,ef jane M. Brent; ac-
count filed. Estate Of Robert Wise; Will
partly proved. In re- Peter A. Shields ct
al; petition of guardian to encumber
wards real estate ft1ed. Estate OF John r
Wise; subpoena issued against Harry Hill.
Estate Of Walter r. RICH Statement for
account filed. Estate-of Edwin III. Harner;
will dated October go 1850, filed.
Evening star., 1901-09-10
SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASED.
Excursions Add Nearly $4,000 to Fire.
mems Relief Fund,

mems Relief Fund.
According to a report made to the organ
ization by Senior Assistant Chief VIM. T.
Belt, its president, the Firemen's Relief As
sociation added to its treasury nearly 5000
through the two excursions given by it last
month. Chief Belt states that the sum of
$419.5O was received through donations, the
Gamewell Fire Alarm Company of New
York and the Eureka Fire Hose Company
giving each $50, and the Holloway Company
of Baltimore s25. as did the following con-
Germs: La France Engine Company, the
Gutta Percha and Rubber Company, the
Washington Jockey. Club, the Arlington,
Columbia, Commercial and Potomac Fire
insurance companies and the Washington
Gas Light Company. Messrs Joseph Kauff-
man & Son of Baltimore sent a check for
SO, the Thomson Steel Collar Company one
for $3.50. Messrs Woodward & Lothrop,
so; Capt. e. S. Randall. SO, and others
checks for smaller amounts. Tickets sold
at the wharf brought in SAT, Assistant Chief
kurtz sold tickets amounting to S11.50, and
the twenty-three companies of the fire de-
partment received for the tickets given
them to dispose of 81, 776.25 making a grand
total of 1921 25. The expenses. including
boat hire, printing and other necessary
items, amounted to s31935, which made the
net receipts reach the sum of s., ,934.90. This
amount, together with the sum of 800 do
mated some time ago by Mrs. Jane Hitz,
mas oeeh pidceu IN Dank at Z per cent In
terest.
The association is composed Of members
and ex-memhers Of the District fire depart
ment, and several weeks ago, through the
efforts of Chief Dutton it was placed on a
firm bEsiness-like foundation, Chief Belt
being elected as It's president: Foreman r.
J. Brown of No. IA Engine Company, vice
president; Assistant Foreman II. c. Egloff
of Chemical Engine Company No. 1, secre-
tary, and Foreman James KeIiher of En-
g1ne Company No. IA, treasurer The as
sociation is a beneficial one, and has no
connection with the municipality, it's affairs
being conducted by the officers elected, who
serve for one year.
Evening star., 1901-09-10
ANARCHlSM DENOUNCED
DECLARED TO BE DETRIMENTAL
TO PRINCIPLES OF UNIONIsM.
Resolutions Adopted by the Central
eel to the President and Wife.

At a largely attended meeting OF the Gen.
trail Labor Union last evening resolutions
were adopted denouncing the attempt upon
the life of the President and expressing the
hope of the body for his speedy recovery.
The resolutions recite:
''The President of the United States has
been stricken down by the hand of an as
sassin, to the horror of all loyal and true
citizens of the country. We deem it an oc
casion to declare our earnest denunciation
of the commission Of such deed and de-
nounce anarchism as detrimental to the
principles of trade unonism.
THAT the Central Labor Union Of Wash
ington. D., c., tender to President McKin-
ley and his immediate family our sincere
sympathy, with the fervent hope that he
may be long spared to round out a life Of
usefulness to his beloved country"
Secretary DIETRICH was instructed to for
ward the resolutions to the President
Resolution were also indorsed which were
adopted by the executive committee of Re-
tail Clerks Local Union No 262 They
We're of similar tenor.
Constitution Amended.
After considerable discussion an amend
ment to the constitution of the union was
adopted, which provides that in the future
the central body can remove an Individual
or firm from the unfair list" should the
parties agree TO terms satisfactory to the
Central Labor Union.
A letter was read from Samuel Gompers.
president of the American Federation of
Labor, transmitting letter received by
him from VIII c. Bryan, manager of the
Coliseum, 18th and East Capitol streets
northeast, in which it is stated that at the
request of the officials of the Coliseum
Company benefit performance is rendered,
per cent of the receipts of which will be
contributed to aid the. striking steel and
iron workers. The proposition was re-
ferred to special committee. composed of
Milford Spohn. M. j. Mccarthy and A S.
Noland, to confer with Mr.. Bryan relative
to details, and report at the meeting of the
Central Labor Union next Monday even-
ing, when final action will be determined
The grievance committee reported that
several firms have satisfactorily adjusted
differences with local unions. and the firms
were by unanimous vote removed from
the unfair list"
A number of organizations reported hav-
ing contributed funds to aid the striking
steel workers.
Among the delegates obligated were the
representatives from organization of
bartenders; also Butchers and Meat Cut
ters' Unions which were recently formed
and chartered by their respective national
organizations.
Evening star., 1901-09-10
CLOUDY TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY.
Probably Showers; Warmer Tonight,
Light SOMtherly Winds.

Forecast till pm. Wednesday-For the
District of Columbia, Delaware and Mary
land, partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday,
probably showers; warmer tonight; light
southerly winds.
For Virginia, partly cloudy tonight and
Wednesday, probably showers in northern
portion; light southerly winds.
Weather conditions and general forecast.
The central west disturbance, first noted
Sunday night, has moved eastnortheast-
ward to southern Lake Michigan, with
slightly increased energy, and the rains at
tending it have now reached the lower lake
region and the extreme upper Ohio valley.
There were also local thunder storms and
light showers in the slope and central
Rocky mountain region.
Temperatures remain comparatively low
east of the Mississippi river. but are rising
slowly. They have risen in the middle and
northern slope and changed but little else
where.
There will be showers tonight and Wed
nesday in New England, the middle Allan
tic states and the eastern lower lake re-
gion and showers Wednesday in the east
gulf and south Atlantic states. In the Ohio
valley the weather will be, generally fair.
1t will be somewhat warmer in the middle
Atlantic states.
On the New England coast the winds will
be light to fresh west to south, on the
middle Atlantic coast light to fresh south
coasts light and mostly easterly, and over
the lower lakes fresh, possibly brisk south
to west
Steamers which depart today for Euro
pean ports will have light to fresh west to
south winds and partly cloudy weather to
the Grand Banks.
The following heavy precipitation Tin
inches) has been reported during the past
twentyfour hours: Green Bay, 1.52
Records for TSventy-four Hours.
The following were the readings OF the
thermometer and barometer at the weather
bureau for the twenty -four hours beginning
at pm. yesterday:
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. o. 4 pm, 76: 8
pm, 62; IL midnight. 49, September 10.
am; 81; an, ss; p noon. -; pm. -: q:
Maximum, 70, at 1:45 pm. September 10;
minimum. "a, at am, September 10.
Barometer-September 8, pm, 30.11:
pm, 3013; IL midnight, 30. 49, September
10, am, 5000: am, 3O.1O; II noon,
30.O5; pm, 3O.O3.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition of water at
am: Great Falls-Temperature. 73; condi-
ton, 10. Receiving reservor-Temperature
70; condition at north connection. 4; condi-
ton at south connection, 3. distributing
reservoir 75; condition at In
fluent gate house. 8; eff1uent gate house, =.
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide. 1925 pm; high tide,
0.0i q. m ana O.LS pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, 12:48 am. and 1:12
pm; high tide, $50 m. and 7:17 pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rises. 5:36 am; sun sets, 6:19
pm
Moon rises, 4:21 am. tomorrow.
Tomorrow-Sun rises, 5:36 am.
The City Lights.
The city lights and naphtha lamps all
lighted by thirty minutes after sunset; ex-
tinguishing begun one hour before sunrise
All arc and incandescent lamps lighted fif-
teen minutes after sunset and extinguished
forty-five minutes before sunrise.
Evening star., 1901-09-10
Sued for a Child's Injuries,

charles West, an infant, six years old,
by his next friend and father, Harry A.
West, through his attorney Edward G.
Niles, today brought suit against the City
and Suburban railway for damages for
personal injuries. He alleges In his dec
laration that June II, last, while near the
intersection Of North Capitol street with
o street. he was struck by a car and Sc
verely injured, his leg being SO badly
crushed that it was necessary to perform
two operations in. amputating it, He al
ieges that the accident was caused by the
negligence and want Of due care on the
part of the defendant, and claims that
he has been permanently injured, and de-
mands S25, 600 damages.
Evening star., 1901-09-10
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
Death of DIR. Louis w. Rftchte-Fun
eral to he Held Tomorrow.

Death of DR.. Louis w. Rftchfe-Fun-
eraI to he Held Tomorrow.
DR.. Louis Warfield Ritchie. a well-known
resident of Georgetown and a practlclng
physician for many years, died yesterday
afternoon at his residence, 1888 n street,
after an illness of some days. The de-
ceased was afflicted with Bright's disease,
and as his malady was recognized as In
curable he was prepared for the worst. Dr.
Ritchie was fifty-eight years of age, ana
spent practically his entire life in this sec
ton. He was the son of Dr. Joshua Ritchlt,
who was an instructor in the medical
school of Georgetown University. and the
son studied under him and other Wei
known physicians who were In the FACULTY.
After graduation the young man started In
practice for himself and made success OF
his profession. During the war he rem
dered good assistance to the Union army in
the field and later was physician to the
Signal Corps at Fort Myer Upon retire
nent from the field he was connected with
number of local hospitals.
DR.. Ritchie was one of the organizers and
for many years one of the beard of direc-
tors of the First Cooperative Building As
sociation. He was also one of the organ
izers of the Georgetown Real Estate Com
pany, under whose management a number
of buildings in his section were erected.
He was also a member of the Georgetown
Citizens Association, and for several years
daughter and three sons. Funeral services
will be held tomorrow morning at $50
O clock at Trinity Church, of which the de-
ceased was member.
Maj. Richard Sylvester made a visit this
morning to the Georgetown police station
and examined the building thoroughly. A
number of minor improvements were sug
gested which met with his approval. The
precinct is one of the largest and one Of
the best kept in the District, despite the
fact that out of an assignment Of fifty-five
available for street duty in town, the re-
mainder being in the county and detailed
for positions in Washington. Maj. Sylves-
ter expressed himself as being well pleased
with the appearance of things.
William c. Green, colored, aged thirty
six, was arrested last evening by Police
man Connor on a charge of petty larceny
preferred by Nellie Washington. Some time
ago the man is alleged to have stolen an
oil stove and a picture from the woman,
but after the occurrence skipped town and
remained away. He returned yesterday
George j. Hazelock, the three -year-old
son of Frank Hazelock died yesterday
afternoon about 2:3O o'clock without med
ical attendance. The family lives on the
canal road near it's junction with the New
Cut road. The coroner was notified and
this morning visited the house. Death is
supposed 20 have been due to natural
causes
Mrs. Theodore Barnes of 32d street ex
tended is arranging for reception to the
congregation of the Mt. Tabor M. p.
Church and their friends tomorrow even
irg.
James Butler was arrested last evening
Dy policeman Englehart on a charge Of
petty larceny, preferred by James Daley.
Evening star., 1901-09-10
SOUTHERN HOSTILITIEs.
News of Movements Received at the
Colombian LEGATION.

News of Movements Received at the
Colombian Legation.
Following is translation of a cablegram
received by the Colombian legation from a
confidential agent of the Colombian gov
ernment at Kingston, Jamaica:
1T is known officially that the Ecuado-
rian vessel Cotopaxi sailed with arms from
Esmeraldos, Ecuador. Tomaco besieged by
flibusters from Nicaragua. A considerable
expedition was about to start from Corinto,
Nicaragua, which was expected to land
near Panama on the 9Th of September"
The signature to the dispatch was lot
made public, but the information contained
In the message is believed by the Colombian
officials here to be entirely authentic
Evening star., 1901-09-10
POLICE REGULATIONS UPHELD.

Dead Horse Case Will Now Go to
Court of Appeals.
Judge Mills today in the Police Court sus-
tanned the validity of the police regulation
under which Grant Campbell driver for
Patrick Mann, was arrested some time ago
for hauling dead horse through the streets
of the city and fined $5. Mr.. s. T. Thomas,
counsel for the defense, gave notice of his
intention to carry the case to the Court of
Appeals, and the usual bond was given by
the defense to await further proceedings
Evening star., 1901-09-10

An important recent business event in
New York city was the opening yesterday
morning Of the new establishment Of Messrs
Hecht Bros. at 259 and 261 9Th avenue.
From early morning until closing hour the
large iron-front structure was crowded by
visitors. The stores are elaborately fitted
up throughout with hardwood fixtures. and
every facility has been installed for the
transaction Of a modern business The dis
play OF merchandise, chiefly dry goods and
head-to-foot clothing, indicated that the
new stores are well in touch with the
latest and best. and the throngs which fill
ed the many floors seemed to point to the
fact that the establishment would win
popularity.
The Hecht firm already conducts five
successful stores In Baltimore, in addi-
tion to the stores in this city.
Evening star., 1901-09-10
A Tarin Decree revoked.

The State Department has received
communication from United States Minis
ter Bowen at Caracas stating that the de-
cree Of the Venezuelan government which
placed corn and beans on the free list for q
period of sixty days from July 49, for the
purpose Of extending aid to the poorer
classes, who were the sufferers from higher
prices on food products. has been revoked.
The regular duty. says Mr.. Bowen, will be
levied on these commodities on and after
August 6
Evening star., 1901-09-10
ArmxOrdars.

Capt. William X. J0ness 9Th Infantry, has
been relieved from DUTY Of Vancouver bar
racks. Wash. and ordered to join his regi-
ment. wv
Capt. Charles P. George, 10th Infantry,
has been relieved fF6n further duty with
the 2sth Infantry, ana has been ordered to
join his regiment.
Capt. Erwin L. Phillips 18th Cavalry.
now on leave. has been ordered to tenn
porary duty at Fort Myer, Va
Capt. Otto Becker, paymaster, has been
assigned to duty in this city under the di-
rection of the paymaster general
Evening star., 1901-09-10

Alleged EmbezxIer Held in $4,000
Bonds for the Grand Jury.
Henry W. Supplee, charged with embez-
zling rearly $4,000 and bond for 81 900
from Ffoulke & Co, waived an examina-
tion in the Police Court today through his
counsel, Mr. Campbell Darlington, and was
held by Judge O'Donnell In Sc, 800 bonds for
the action of the grand jury.
Evening star., 1901-09-10
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
White-William N. Linch and Nora Boar
man. both of Martinsburg, w. Va: Mat
thias Clark and Luella Pulling. both of
Rappahannock county, Va; George Zim-
mermann and Bessie SOmmers;; Joseph M.
Gibson and Mamie Palmer; VIM. A. Knots
and Mary L. Davis; Julius Hall Of Pooles-
vile. Md. and Mary M. Dudrow of Hy-
attstown. Md: William Gable and Evelyn
Briscoe. both Of Baltimore, Md; O. B.
Blaydes of Caroline county, Va; George
L. Pumphrey and Carrie A. Speake
Colored-Lemuel Harris and Fannie Crum-
mer: Jesse ]. Jones and Della Jones; John
Hawkins and Emma Nelson; William Jack
SON and Mary Harris.
Evening star., 1901-09-10
Successful Fall Opening.

The announcement of the fall opening of
the Acme Tailoring Company of 400 7th
street. which appeared in The Star Satur-
day, was signal for the men that falls
approach was making itself apparent This
company makes speciality of tailoring at
popular prices, and all its work Is done by
Washingtonians in Washington The
fabrics shown for this fall and winter em-
brace all the novelties in fancy weaves as
well as the staple blacks. blues and OK
fords.
Evening star., 1901-09-10

Eight Deaths In Twenty-fOur Hours.
The following deaths were reported to
the health office during the twenty-four
hours ending at noon today:
Catherine Shea, so years; John J. Blake
more, II years; Sibilla Bertha Soelingen.
GO years; Amanda Lee, 65 years; Louis w.
Ritchie, 58 years; William Eli Cross. 40
years; Miriam Leslie Tracey Beach. rs
years; Augusta Ermina Duer, 10 years
Evening star., 1901-09-10
Tenth Precinct Reception Postponed

On account of the Presidents condition
1t has been decided to indefinitely postpon,
the public reception which was to hav,
been held this week at the new tenth pre-
cinct station house. This function viii
probably occur as soon az the Presiden
recovers. Major Sylvester decided TO-DAY
that out of respect for the President 4
would be proper to postpone the event.
Evening star., 1901-09-10

The Best Prescriptton for Malarla
Chills and Fever ID bottle Of GROVES TASTE
LESS CHILL TONIC It u simply iron and Quinins
In tasteaess form. No cure-po pay. Prices 60c.
Evening star., 1901-09-10

Jeanette Green. colored, was today con-
victed in the Police Court OF assaultine
Rebecca Green. and Judge O'Donnen fined
her s.. which was paid.
Evening star., 1901-09-10
SPECIAL NOTICES.

YOUNG LADY, EXPERIENCED TEACHER, RE
ceives adults and children students In arith-
metic and English; also gives practice In the art
OF conversation and direction for general culture.
1905 st. NV. interviewing hours: to 5, Z to
pm. se1O3t',6
ORDER NOw-DUCHESS PEARS,
For preserving-65c. per box deliyered-any day
you wish. ALBION FRUIT FARM,
se10-tu, ,th&s-3t4 Office, 604 Thirteenth st. NV.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-21
no REMARK THE BOUNDARY.
Settlement of the Line Between the
Inffed states md CnnaIn

a commission is being organized by the
Geological Survey to make q trip TO the
Far Northwest in the near future for the
purpose OF re-marking the International
boundary between the United States and
Canada The State Department. respond
ing TO a request of Senator's representing
Northwestern States, has asked the Geo
logical Survey to detail three men for this
work. and they viii cooperate with :
tronomer G II. St. Clair, from the Coast
and GeOdetic Survey.
The Geological Survey members ap.
pointed are Bailey Willis. =. L. Ransom.
and c. O. Smith This party viii max.
an examination OF the whole northwest
ern boundary line, especially in the Mount
Baker mining region, where property IS
constantly in dispute.
The purpose, besides restoring the old
monuments marking the boundary, is 80
gather data which can be submitted 10
some future commission OF Canadians and
americans 10 definitely determine the dis
puted points.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-21
news FROM GEORGETOWN
4 Complaint Against the Chesa-
peake and Potomac Company.
The Erection of Poles Said TO Dam
age the Property of J. o. Cation
Appeal to the ConimissIoners for
ReTief-Transfers OF Real Estate

heIteI-A rsfnsierS OF Real Estate
James O Cation had a war Of words yes
5erday afternoon with some employees Of
the Chesa peak1 and Potomac Telephone
Company, who had been ordered to
plant sixty-fve foot pole against his
warehouse. at the corner of West Market
Space and Bogue's Alley. Mr.. Cation
came upon the men just as they had fin
ished digging the hole for the pole and
his ire was raised when he saw that some
bouIders which were used as foundation
stones Of mis- building had been removed
20 make room for the pole Bogue's Al
ley is q teu-foot entrance to Mr.. Catons s
stables and back premises used as the
storing place for his express teams The
erection Of the pole, he saw, would block
the passage OF his largest wagons
a stormy scene followed MI Cations 5
discovery Of the Hberly the worAmen
were taking with his foundation. The
employees OF the telephone company were
commanded 10 desist, but the men as
serted that they had the authority and
would proceed with their labors- Mr.
Cation then endeavcred to protest by tel
ephone 10 the District authorities, but
met with poor satisfaction, being in
formed that the officials were not IN their
Offices
y written protest, delivered to the Com
missioHers by, James II. Cation, q partner
in the express business with the com
pIasnant. resulted in an order being is
sued stopping the work Mr. Cation
states that TWO poles were to have been
erected-one at the frcnt and the other at
the back of his building and that either
would render the alley useless and Injure
him financially.
The District employe sent by the Com
missioners to stop the work found that Tie
alley was ten feet wide, as stated, and
that the pole at its base had diameter
Of twenty-four inches these measure
ments verifying statements of MI Cation.
The protesting citizen asserted IN strong
est terms that ne would cut every wire
that went over his house
While James T. Cation was on his er-
rand To see the Commissioners James O.
Cation stood guard over the hole TO pre-
vent the erection of the pole. The incl
! dent Is not yet close,:, il is uuderSt BOD
and later developments are expected. The
telephone company declares that the
! erection OF the pole is essential to the i'm
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-21
Domestic Remnants.

Big assortment Of PercaIe Remnants
in stripes and figures; fUIi yard
Ei4e fdf.-l...g.-..o and regular ioe auality. 52c
Remnants Of BIeached Muslin Arc
in desirable lengths yard. rs
Remnants Of shirting prints in a va
riety Of patterns; good lengths; nice
assortment Of stripes and fig z &c
ures-a yard ----------.>J - 8
Short lengths of unbIeached Cottol
from 70 20-yard lengths; rem n &c
naat price-a yard Z g
odd lot of plain white shelf 11c
OIlcIoth-a yard 2
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-21
Notion Odds and Ends.

This has been such = busy week in
our Notion Department that lots of
odds and ends have accumulated
Black and COlOreG Darning Cotton
1c a spool Dexters Knitting Cotton
. ball. &c FriIied Garter Web. strip.
Be- Gilt Ribbon. end spikes 1c. Smith s
Pest Needles, Il DGpeT. DOC. three "a
pers Of Japanese Hairpins. &c; large
wood cabinets Of Hairpins. SC; feath-
er-stitcheG Eraid, 2zfc piece,