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The times., 1901-04-13
TIE ANNE ARUNDEL RECOUNT.
\ Report Concerning the Alleged
Census Frauds Expected Today.

1t is the opinion of the officials Of the
Census that a report from Assistant Di-
rector Wines, in charge Of the investiga-
tion of the alleged frauds in the euumera-
ton of Anne Arundel County. Maryland.
win be forthcoming within the next TWEEN
ty-four hours. None of the officials ap-
preached yesterday felt authorized TO say
anything regarding what might be con-
talned in this report, but it is generally
believed that the count of Anne Arundel
County will be found inaccurate IN places.
There are some sections of the county
that are not believed to have been tam
pered with. and others where the differ
euce between the census enumeration and
the State count is said To be great
Dr. Wines will not be able to file com
plete report, it is said. because ne will
ne compelled to wait at least until next
week, for the detailed statements from
the special examiners who have been sent
out to investigate. The report that IS ex-
pected win be a general summary OF the
TWO weeks work of the field party. to-
glther with an estimate OF the extent Of
The alleged fraud and the names OF the
parties supposed TO be concerned.
The times., 1901-04-13
THE WILL OF ROBERTA BEST.
An Orphan Asylum Gets Part OF Her
EState

The will of Roberta Best filed for pro-
bate yesterday. directs William /. An
dreWs. named executor. to turn over the
estate. with the exception OF some per-
7onai property. TO her mother. Abselah c.
Best 1t is directed however, that if her
mother is not living at ths time of the
death of the testatriX, 81 900 is left to Min
ME Best Dale, of Snow Hill, n. c., and
$500 To Henry Blunt Best, of Wilson, n.
&. A piano and a walnut table, together
with some pictures, at 1905 Eighth Street
northwest. are left TO the oxford Orphans
Asylum, at Oxford. n. c.
1t is also directed that the executor of
the estate shall sell the remaining prop
erty. and after paying the legacies men
toned, give the balance to the oxford
Orphan Asylum.
The times., 1901-04-13
TWO DIVORCES GRANTED,
DEGREES Freeing Mrs. Annie Y. H..
Gibson and hHVnnaugh kcnnedav.

Justice Bradley yesterday signed de-
cree granting Annie Y. II. Gibson an ab-
soiute divorce from her husband. Charles
4. GibsoI on statutory grounds. II ia
also ordered that the defendant paw his
former wife $3.50 aiimony in arrears ana
$40 per month as permanent alimony.
In addition the decree requires Gibson
to pay Mrs GibsOH's counsel $3.50 for SER
vices rendered her. and also to pay costs
OF the proceedings.
IN ;he same court. E1vanaugh X Ken
neaa% was granted a divorce from his
wife, Maud K. Kenneday, on the grounds
Of deserJiou.
The times., 1901-04-13
Mems Pants I'D to $3.50. $3.50.
SEVEN PRISONERS SENTENCED.
they viii Serve Their Terms ut
NGunISViiie.

The following named persons, convicted
in Criminal Court No. ! during the month
of March, were sentenced yesterday by
Justice Barnard to terms of Imprisonment
in the penitentiary at Moundsville. W.
Va: James Warren, violation of the
United States pension laws. one year and
one day: Arthur Seabright. housebreak-
ing. three years; Jacob r Waltz. alias
John Palmer. violation Of the pension
laws, three years and fine of $40; Peter
Morton, violation of United States pen
sion laws. three years: George Phoenix
false pretenceS, one year and one day
James Carter, who pleaded guilty to a
charge of embezZlement, will serve two
years.
The times., 1901-04-13
THE POLICE TOO QUICK.
Alleged EmbezzIer Attempts TO Es-
cape in Royvboat

Sergeant Anderson, Of the Anacostia
sub-station, yesterday arrested William
Polly, charged with appropriating to his
own uses money collected for his en-
ployer The arrest was made after An
derson received notice from headquarters
that the man was wanted.
The message was first sent to the Fifth
precinct station There it was learned
that Polly was then escaping across the
Eastern Branch in rowboat. A meagre
description was Immediately telephoued
10 the Anacostia station and orders were
given TO intercept the man
Anderson was ia the station at the
time and Immediately started after the
fugitive Polly was caught short dis
tance from the river and after being ques-
toned was locked up pending an iuyesti-
CATION.
The times., 1901-04-13
THREE ESTATES DIVIDED.
Bcncficiaries by the Terms of Wills
Filed for Probate

Henrietta p Anderson, by her viii,
dated March % last, leaves to her chill
dren. Mrs. Henrietta p. Hunt Mrs.
George G. Baldwin, and Corinne w. An
derson her undivided half interest in "a
plantation in Georgetown County, S c
All her personal property. consisting of
jewelry, books, and bric-a- brac, is also di-
yided equally among the children named
Mary f. Rutherford by her WILL dated
March 25 last, bequeaths her entire estate
to her friend, Maggie Quinn
BY the terms Of the viii of Patrick
Madigan, dated September 2 1895. he
leaves to his wife Bridget Madigan, for
life his entire estate. consisting of real
and personal property Upon her death
the real property is To be divided among
his children in equal parts. To his daugh-
ter Mary is left 4 piano, and to his daugh-
ter Bridget portrait Of himself. The
remainder of the personal property, il is
directed shah he equally divided among
his wife and Chidren.
The times., 1901-04-13
HIGH VELOCITY ATTAINED.
The TEST of New Gun Results in
$500 Foot-Seeonds

\ highly successful test of a five-inch
naval gun of the new American type took
place yesterday at the Indian Head Prov
ing Ground. The test was to ascertain
the velocity that could be attained
with the gun A ffty-pound shell was
used and it attained the remarkable We
ocity of $3.50 foot-seconds the highest
ever made with an American piece
a few days ago a test was made with
a siXty-pound shell, the same gun being
used and velocity of 2999 foot-seconds
was attained The test Is being made to
ascertain the shell that will attain the
highest velocity.
The times., 1901-04-13
IN FAVOR OF TIE HUCKsrER.
An Interesting Decision in the Case
OF Wallace Wilson.

The case Of Wallace Wilson, charged
in the Police Court with conducting the
business Of a hBckster without taking out
the prescribed license, was argued before
Judge KimbaH yesterday morning and
judgment was rendered for the defendant.
Testimony in the case was heard Tues
day.
It was alleged that Wilson, who raised
truck. contrary to law bought produce
from other farmers in Maryland and Vir-
ginia and brought it to this city and dis
posed Of il at the markets.
The decision of the court was that n
hUCkster has right to sell truck in the
city markets gathered by him in the sur
rounding country and brought TO the city.
This was a test case and will be Of
interest 10 many persons A number OF
similar cases are pending Andrew Lip
scomb appeared for Wilson and James /.
Pugh. Assistant District Attorney, rep
resented the Government
The times., 1901-04-13
A CONTEMPT RULE ISSUED.
Proceedings involving the Estate of
the Late w. j. Lowu

In connection with the settlement of the
estate Of the late Warren J. Lown, Justice
Cole. sitting in Probate Court. yesterday
issued rule requhias~xVilliam c.. Lown
to show cause on April IS why he should
not be punished forcontempt because of his
failure to pay S1,GB to each of two chill
dren Of the deceased and 81 600 to James
+. Scaggs. the guardian of May Lown
dian of the three children of Warren ]
Iown, and was some time ago called upon
hy his ward. May .l-owp, for an account
f4sT
The times., 1901-04-13
Murdered in Lis store.

COLUMBIA, 5. c. April 12-W. $. Lee
d merchant of Whitmire. Union County.
who was crippled from rheumatism. was
murdered in his store by unknown per-
sons last night. lie went to the store 10
investigate the cause of noise. and sur
prised the burglars, who beat his head
into pulp The store was robbed 0f
money and some revOlvers.
The times., 1901-04-13
Work ON the Aqueduct Bridge.

A report was received by the War De
partment yesterday that the work of
cleaning and repairing pier No ? of the
Aqueduct Bridge has been completed
Work is now in progress on the Aqueduct
Bridge for its protection under the an
preparation of S1500 made at the last ses-
sion of Congress. This work consists
mainly of repairing the piers of the
bridge and is being done by hired labor.
The times., 1901-04-13
BECOMES Acting Chief.

In the absence of DIR. George w. Lead
ley. chief of the Service and Record Di-
vision of the civil Service Commission
Walter Wilson, of Hyattsville, viii be
acting chief
The times., 1901-04-13
lJr. Harlow Recovered

Civil Service Commissioner Harlow, who
had been seriously iii for the past seven
weeks. has recovered and was able to be
at his office for several hours yesterday.
The times., 1901-04-13
Saturday special
in ladies' suits.

Several rackfuls of ladies'
fashionable tailOr-made suits,
embracing black pebble chew
lots, hOmespuns, Venetians, and
the like, in black and every
shade, will be offered as a spe-
cial today at $3.50. Some
of them are like the suits you
see about town selling at S15
and S1S-sOme of them are our
regular S12.50 suits. The jack
cts are silk-lined; the skirts are
newest at every point. In the
lot are handsomely trimmed
suits. Choice for
The times., 1901-04-13
Boys pants, 39c.

Lot of boys aIl-wool knee pants;
some of them with double seats and
knees; the kind sold in all clothing
stores for 59c pair; tOday's special
price, 3Sc.
The times., 1901-04-13
Boys waists. 39c.

Lot of boys finest percale waists; in
fast colors and best patterns: and
white percaIes also: with and without
collars; sell for 69c usually; today's
special price, CSC.
The times., 1901-04-13
Sill skirts, S79S.

Lot of very stylish black broadcIoth
skirts with tucked tiOunces which are
very wide; fun fiaring and perfect
Citing. for S7.9S. today instead OF
$11
The times., 1901-04-13
Boys waists, l25c.

Lot of boys fancy percale shirt
waists: pleated back and front; good
patterns and well made waists which
sell everywhere for 25c. TOday'S
special price, 13tac.
The times., 1901-04-13

A Camp Site TO Re Located soon
Need of Dress Uniform for the
Citizen soIdiery - Indoor Meet of
Athletic Association Next Week.
The times., 1901-04-13
$500 skirts, S4.9S.

Lot of black and colored broadcloth
skirts; full fiaring and perfect in hang.
in several shades; best Innings and
bindings for A.9S today instead Of
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-24
JOKING ON TRUTH.

II HE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY is net
a mar lightly to be ioked with. Mr.. Gage prob
ably likes fun but he hates to have 4 rubbed INTO
him. Some days ago he went over to Philadelphia to
witness the auctioning off of the old mutt building
there It looked like chance for NICE quiet outing.
We have been led believe that trips Philadelphia
usually are. Secretary Gage, however, had a lnodcr-
aely warm time While the crowd stood around wait
ing for somebody bid it occurred to Of the spec
tators that It would add the hilarity to Josh the
auctioneer. An upset price OF S20OO,OO0 had been
fixed on the property and the first question why
don't you take Che limit of Z" Another wit suggested:
You might take it over to- New York"
Finally some one said: Yes, take what you can
get. The government sold the New York custom
house to the Bank of America and has never yet
gotten "a cent while the bank has received $4,000
in year in rent for the building.
Quick as a fash says the report, Secretary Gage
was his feet peering into the crowd in the direction
whence the voice came, and pointing his hnger, he
angry cried: You're liar
The man did not take up the challenge, and the
secretaTy's remark only caused the crowd to laugh
Most of us can stand a joke all right unless 1t
happens TO cut too closely to the truth That's where
we draw the line and Secretary Gage like the of
us. Is only human It was brutaly unlind for the
Philadephan to hur that eer at him. and ID the full
of his heart the secretary couldn't help resentng
it. It Is always sad to lose bis temper, but
we don't know that we blame Mr.. Gage.
Perhaps he was afraid his qUestioner might go
further and ask something about the government de-
posits in the National City bank and other favored in
stitutious The fellow might have gone on and shot
some other puzzers at the secretary, and it high
time to cnt him off, even if Mr.. Gage did have to
frankly tell him that he using language which
varied in considerable degree from the straight and
narrow lfe of veracity.
Whether or not this incident fastened Mr. Gage
toward resignation is not positively known. Certainly
5 taught him that public life is not all unadulterated
JOY. There is something to it besides drawing the
salary We trust that in his retirement Mr.. Gage will
find it necessary mpeath the truthfulness of any
citizen of Philadelphia or other city.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-24
NEW CURE FOR DRUNKENNESS.

n K. ARCHIBALD REID OF LONDON, IN a little
| volume entitled Alcoholism; a Study in Hered-
- ity" advances an altogether cure for drunk
euness He believes the drunkard Is born, not made.
Therefore he would impose severe penalties on drunk
ards who beget children In this way, he believes, it
would be possible eventually to have the world tree
Of the evils of intemperance. The idea IS strlkngly
novel; but the length of time which must espse before
the benefit of its operations would definitely become
known Is an argument against IT.
Ever since old Noah INDUCED IN his justly cele-
brated de5aueh on the summit of Mount Ararat,
drunkards have been begettng children How far does
hereditary drunkenness descend Might it not disap-
near in three OF four generations, only to reappear
in the fifth! Other so-called hereditary ailments per-
form such freaks and drunkenness should be no ex-
ception 1t is safe to say Dr. Reid viii never live to
see the correctness of his theory justified even though
it should be put into practice Immediately.
The doctor would not have temperance people and
others relax their efforts to individual drunkards
He would simply bar them from proereatng children.
And here lies another difficulty. Who shall say when
man has been cured of the drink habit! Suppose a
man has been drUnkard for ten fifteen years. and
then cures himself is cured by outside agencies and
Is sober man for a period of perhaps five or ten
years Can anyone say that mans children, after the
long period of sobriety, viii be drunkards!
Prohibtionists tell that the way to cure drunk
ards is to abolish alcoholic stimuants. Naturally, II
there was nothing for a to get drunk on, he
couldn't get drunk. But DIR. Reid differs from the
teetotaers on this point He declares that the sober
man deserves no credit for remaining sober The fact
that he does so simply argues that he has tempta-
ton to drink He would leave the whisky here in order
tina. he may find out who the drunkards are.
in time. according to the Reid theory, the world
would contain only immunes people who are salts
fed to drink in moderation, if children were born
TO the Incorporate But there viii be those who will
differ from DR. Reid IN his statement that drunkards
are all born drunkards Many cases may be found
where men who have led lives of perfect sobrety clear
ND to their wears of maturity begin using liquor to
relieve pa,, induce forgetfulness Of trouble or for
other reasons Within a short time, in some cases,
they become habitua drunkards. 1t should not neces
sariy follow that teir children would be inebrates.
The plans of both the teetotalers and DR.. Reid
have their manifest disadvantages, and the argument
on the question viii undoubtedly be warm and pro-
longed.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-24
ociety


Miss Susan Stokes Of the High school
left Saturday for two weeks visit
in Denver.
Miss Jessie Goddard and Miss Eliz-
abeth Balm departed Saturday to pass
the holidays in Portland.
Mrs. John Mcvicker leaves next week
for the coast.
Mrs. Clark of St Louis. No. viii ar
rive today to spend some time with her
sister. Mrs J. b Evans
Mr.. F. D. Hobbies has returned from
Seattle.
DR.. and Mrs. Aubrey 5. Hull have
returned from their wedding trip and
are now at home at 312 East Second
South street
Miss Florence Groesbeck has come
down from Park City for the holidays.
. 8 q
Mr. Douglas D. Moffat is down from
Butte spending the holidays with his
mother.
Miss Nettie Easton has gone to San
francisco.
o g 8
Miss Beeman and Miss Nellie Lo-
bach entertained on Friday evening.
@ g q
The Christmas festivities of the Con-
gregational church will be held this
evening in the church parlors.
A pleasant afternoon was spent yes
terday by the Reapers' club at the Of
flee of the Woman's Exponent. in COM
memoration of the birth of Joseph
Smith. Sketches of various incidents
in his life were given by the members,
after which light refreshments were
served BY Mrs. c. J. Prescott Mrs
Minnie II, James and Mrs. r. x,
Thomas.
The field musicians II Fort Douglas
will give q hop on Thursday evening,
Dec. 26. The last car will return to
the city at 1870 = o'S & 7,
Miss Mayme Ivers went up to Park
City yesterday.
Harry Atkinson and Robert Clark,
who are enrolled at Stanford this year
are members of a glee club which will
tour southern California during the
holidays.
9 8 q
Mr.. c. H. Mcmahon reaches home to-
day from st. Louis.
@ g q
The reception committee Of the State
Teachers association will meet on
Thursday morning at 10 O'Clock al
Superintendent Ashton's room, to ar
range for headquarters for the visit
ing teachers.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-24
THE SALT LAKE HERALD TUESDAY, DECEMBER a. 1901

the leap without so much touching bis hand TO the
wood His voice was gone, but bis hands active
When the stranger came to he out the sidewalk
and unsyapatetic policeman was preparing to ar
rest him for e-eating disturbance He really didn't
know the extent Of his offense until after he bad the
saloon arrested and the pair faced each other in
court.
There it all came out and the magistrate, one
OTooe, has reserved his decision. Ii there's anything
IN name, the bartender VIII be awarded Il medal Of
Tenor. And really he should be- No punishment IS
eondien enough for man who viii deliberately ca,
shamrock. Ignorance Is no excuse in q Of this
kind. A who IS that ignorant osght to be beaten
on general principles also on the anatomy
It may De pardonable for goat to eat Christmas
tree It Is within reason for ostrich to devour cut
glass decanter, but what excuse can be founo for
who makes edible of the badge Of Ole Ireland
1t was proper to cast him into the darkness. His
case viii be a warning to others. The shamrock must
be respected at any cost
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-24
TIE APPOINTMENT OF PAYNE.

THAT PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT is not alto
getIer despser of practical politics and practi-
cal politicians IS evidenced by the appointment
Of Henry O. Payne Of Wisconsin to succeed Postmaster
General Smith. Mr.. Payne Is distinctly politician
of the machine type. From his home in Milwaukee
comes The report that Payne applicant for a
cabinet position four years ago. but President McKin-
ley turned him down.
This action was taken because Payne had lobbied
fer corporations in congress, ar1 Mckinley knew it.
fe >aid who had been so active a lobbyist as
PAYNE should have place IN ms cabinet. The cor
poration record Of the postmaster general was
poiptsd OUT at that time. His machine record, his
trampng under of every candidate who not allied
viii his particular faction Is of more recent date.
Wisconsin Republicans in view of President
Rooseveit positive declaration that only merit should
rule IN making appointments, are expressing great
astonsment at the selection of Payne They say the
question Of merit has troubled Payne in dicta
ing the appointments in his state and they do not be-
lieve he has experienced any change of heart While
they don't to lose faith IN the sincerity of the
president. they are fearful of the result.
The power IS a postmaster general is probably
second to that of other cabinet officer 1t is hardly
second to tho power of the president himself With
Inscriptions politician at the head Of affairs it
would be possible to build up tremendous and power
ful machine al the expense of the service. In few
other governmental departments is it 50 necessary that
the merit system should prevail.
Incompetent postmasters. clerks and employees.
placed IN office solely a reward for their political
services hietlt PafdN1e the business OF the nation
Tbs great artery Of commerce should be left absolutely
free Of partsanshp If Mr. Payne is as black as his
neghbors paint him, his administration viii not be
productive of much good to the country He may turn
the posotioes to his heeler friends he may dis
organize great organization.
L Is certainly TO be hoped that the fears of Wis
Esnsln Republicans are not well founded Roosevelts
fst enemts have never accused him of insincerity,
5 past belief that he should deliberately appoint
ssralght-eut machine to "a place in his cabinet.
s aps PAYNE has reformed, ard the president wants
tozl1ip him
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-24
Roosevelt and cuiIom
washington Post.)

A year ago Senator Cullom of Illinois
was credited with remarking upon the
righteousness of President Roosevelt,
who as is well known does not hesitate
TO speak loudly while holding conferences
with his visitors.
Yesterday morning Mr. Cullom went to
the White House. AS soon as he appeared
in the presidents reception room the
president saw him and walked over 20
him. With much sOlemnity. Mr.. Cullom
took Mr. Roosevelt over into d corner of
the room and whispered inaudibly into
his ear for five minutes. The president
listened with smiling cOuntenance.
"All right, senator" ne said in a loud
voice when Mr.. Cullom had finally con-
Guided his confidential communication,
nobody shall ever hear what I say to
you In the future.
But how about this particular mat
ter? queried the anxious senator.
The president put his finger to his lips.
"Sh-u-u-h" he whispered, mot a word
Somebody might hear US
And so the senator went away. He does
not know yet what the president might
have said
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-24
The Street Car Blockade
Chicago Tribune.)


All at once the street car sort O. hoped
And then, with a jolt and a bump, il
stopped,
For another car was just ahead,
As mOtiOnless as if 'twere dead
Another car was ahead of that,
Two men inside. one lean. one fat,
And ahead of that another car,
With one lone man of the G.. A r.
Another car was ahead of that,
In which a sleeping copper sat.
And another car ahead of that,
Was as empty as a looted flat.
Ahead Of that was another car,
And ahead of that another car,
And ahead of that another car,
And ahead of that another car,
And another car ahead of that,
And another car ahead of that,
And another car ahead of that,
And other cars ahead of those.
And still more cars ahead OF those,
And ahead of those were others still,
And stretching ahead were others still,
While each was silent as the tomb
And a veritable cave of gloom,
For a wagon filled with soft coal slack
Had broken down on the street car track