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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-07
SHORT IN HIS ACCOUNTS.
The Postmaster of Morristown, n. J.,
Suspended From Office.

MORRISTOWN. n. j.. April 6.-John E.
Fennell, postmaster of this city. was this
morning suspended from office because of
a shortage in his accounts. Joseph York
one of his bondsmen, is now in charge of
the office
The amount of the shortage is not def
nitely known, although it is much larger
than at first supposed, and may reach
5000. The shortage was discovered by
Government Inspector Snow. of Jersey
City who has been conducting an investi-
cation for the past three days.
Mr.. Fennell admits that the shortage ex-
lists. but has no explanation to make of
what became of the money, and his
friends say they do not understand it. as
he is man of good habits.
When the shortage was first discovered
friends of the postmaster got together.
and Senator Mahon Pitney. County Clerk
Daniel S Voorhees,. and Surrogate David
Young agreed to furnish the 500 supposed
to be needed. When they found this
would not be suficien: the promise was
Withdrawn.
1t is still claimed that friends of the
postmaster will keep his bondsmen from
losing anything. They are Joseph York,
William H Hibler. and William T. Cogh-
Ian, all of this city.
Mr.. Fennell is lawyer of this city, and
has been prominent Republican poll
tician of the county for a number of years
His appointment two years ago by Presi-
dent Mckinley was the result of a deal by
which it is said a number of politicians
sought to get free from some financial OBJ
legations entered into on his account
Much of his salary of 5000 year is ru-
mored to have been tied up in this way
The office affairs were conducted very
loosely, and it IS said that some irregulari-
ties In the employment of clerks are being
charged up against the postmaster. The
pay Of Mrs. Ambrose. stamp clerk. and
wife of a letter carrier. comes In this
class. Husband and wife under the postal
laws. cannot both draw salaries, and it is
alleged that Mrs. Ambrose's pay has come
to her under her maiden name of Laura
Denman. Another clerk. it Is reported. has
never passed the examination and yet re-
ceived an appointment.
The report of the defalcation has caused
n great sensation here. II is thought the
postmaster himself taken by surprise,
as il is not believed that he realized that
his accounts were in such bad shape they
could not be adj ,Sted at any time. He is
a cripple, single and about middle age. of
good family. and hitherto unblemished
name.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-07
SONS and DnuahfeF,s of Mnine.

The Society Of the Sonk and Daughters
of Maine held its regular meeting last
night. The entertaihmsnt consisted of
songs and readings, composed by Maine
authors and rendered by Maine mem
bers, as follows: Song. Rock Me to
Sleep, Mother" Mrs. c. B. Keene; recita-
tion, Mrs A S. Perham: recitation, Mrs.
T. r. Cleaves; talk by Mrs Cutter. on
Pioneer Life in Maine; "reminiscences
nov Perham and +. V. De Coster Dur
ing the past week Ex-Governor Perham
was the recipient of a token OF friendship
on his eighty-second birthday by a num-
Der OF the members of the society, and
he took occasion at the meeting last night
to express his thanks.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-07
A REFUSAL TO PLAY YALE.
Cut by Boston for Meeting an Ameri-
can League Nine.

NORFOLK, Va, April 6.-The Boston
team sprung surprise on the Yale men
here today. and at the same time estab-
lshed precedent that some of the other
clubs of the National League may decide
to follow.
Yale was booked to meet Selee's men,
but the latter declared the game off, say
ing that President Soden had wired him
not to play with the New Haven team,
as they had played a game on Friday with
the Baltimore team of the American
League, an organization entirely outside
the National League.
Manager Eliason, of the Yale team, and
Manager Selee had a talk, in which the
latter explained things, but nothing came
of the talk, and there was no game. Both
teams seem to regret the occurrence. but
there is no bad feeling about the matter.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-07
ExoNERATED BY A JURY.
A Woman Who Killed n Man in Self
Defence Acquitted.

COLUMBIA, S. c., April Gin Chester
today Mary Archer. young quadroon of
prepossessing appearance. was tried for
the murder of Stephen Lewis. The woman
has borne a good character and after she
told her story it required only few min
utes for the jury to find verdict of not
guilty.
She had been harassed by the impor-
tunities of Lewis. She had scorned his
offers and Alliances. One evening when
she was alone, he had in a jealous riga
rushed into her house and attempted to
assault her.
a big table knife was at hand. She
seized 1t and drove it through his heart.
1t is very generally conceded that there
in the three principal qualities of a pure and
wholesome beverage, namely, age, purity, and
strength. Phone West "a, Arlington Bottling
Co, for case of Maerzen,- Senate or Lager.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-07
COON FOR RHEUMATISM.

Last fall! was taken with very severe at
tack OF muscular rheumatism which caused me
great main and annoyance. After trying several
Prescriptions and rheumatic cures decided to use
Chamberlain's Pain Balm. which l had seen ad-
vertised in the South Jerseyman' After two
annlications ot this remedy l was much better
and after using one bottle was completely cured"
sallie Harris, salem. N. j. For sale by Henry
Evans. wholesale and retail. and all druggists.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-07
DEATH OF MRS. W. B. BROWN.
Wife of Treasury EmpIoye sue
cumbs to :. rretrncted Illness.

Mrs. Christabelea e. Brown. wife of
William h. Brown, of ths Internal Reve-
nue. Bureau, died yesterday morning at
the home of her daughtsr, Mrs Weston
Flint 1918 X Street no hwcst. after a
protracted illness. The aIneral will take
place from the residence Monday after
noon at o'clock The Rty Teunis Ham
lin. of the Church of the Covenant. will
officiate The intermeHJ which will be
private, will be at Arlington. Mrs. Brown
had lived in Washington since the close
of the civil war. She tlme from Ohio
with her husbandAs She is survived by
Mr. Brown and twB children. Mrs. Flint
and Mrs. Andrew Sabin of Gordon City,
Kan. Both were 40 their mothers bed
side when she died.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-07

John b. Brady. Inspector Of Buildings,
yesterday submitted TO the Engineer Com
missioner his report of the operations Of
the office for the month of March: Per-
mIts were ISSUED for the number and
character of buildings as follows: Brick
dwellings, II, s3i7. rs; frame dwellings. "a,
81. 40: brick repairs, 81, s62,s9I; frame re-
pairs. As, SS,S75; apartment houses CbriclO.
80, S3il, 800: apartment house Orame), ].
Sc, 90; stores and dwellings (briclO, ,, 81
800: store and dwelling (frame), !, a,700;
store Cbricb). /, $500: stores Grame). B.,
s,175: engines and boilers, 3, s1,750: ware
houses, g. 50 GEO; vault. 1. $40; oven, l, $500;
church, frame, /. S2.50O; wood and coal
yard. /. 500; Athletic Park. stands,
fences, etc.. /. $4,000; baseball park,
stands fences. etc. l, $1,000; stables
(brich), 4, S,1O0; stables Cframe), 3, 81. 100;
| shed tbriGk). !, SO: sheds Qrame), IS. ST.
25l: total, 30, 1854. 0J7.
The following summary viii show the
distribution of improvements In the DIFF
ferent sections OF the District and the
value of the same: Buildings northwest,
] s333. 760, -nd repairs northwest. SCI .44s;
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-07

The Inspector of Buildings has submit
ted to the Commissioners the proposal re-
ceived from j. NJ. Dunn to paint the roof
Of the Webb School Building for the sum
of 800 and recommends that it be not ac-
copied The Inspector states that he has
conferred with the Superintendent Of
School Repairs and that the latter has
submitted a statement that he can do the
painting for $50, and the Inspector recon-
mends that lac be authorized to do the
painting
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-07

buildings county Sgl4.105, and repairs
county. S6.30S; buildings northeast, ST.
100, and repairs northeast, S2.259; build
ings southeast, sl9,9iO and repairs south
east, si,s2i. buildings southwest. 5000,
and repairs southwest, S761; total build
ings. $6tl, $50, and total repairs, s73,i21.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-07

D. W. Classic. acting as attorney LOT
George Thon, has sent to the Commis-
sioners a statement relative TO the use OF
a fruit stand in front OF the premises sos
Eleventh Street northwest. He asks that
the order of the lieutenant of the First
precinct directing him to remove the
stand be revoked and that it be allowed to
remain. The attorney submits the follow
ing reasons given by Mr.. Thon why he
should not be compelled to comply with
the orders of the police:
Il rent the entire premises, consisting
of a two-story and basement house. and
am entitled to the proper and legitimate
use of the same without hindrance.
Between the sidewalk and the house
is a deep, dangerous area about five TO
five and a half feet wide, provided with
steep steps leading down to the basement,
without barrier or guard.
Il do not reach the basement from the
outside. The entrance to my store room
is reached by steps. There is projecting
from the front of the house and extend
ing about three feet three inches a bay
window, leaving the remaining part OF
the area open and exposed
For ;he purposes Of the business and
TO display my fruit l have extended an
inclined fruit holder over said open area
from the bay window TO the edge OF the
sidewalk. where it stands a tribe more
than foot in height
THE fruit display stand Is wholly on
my own premises, does not extend AZ far
upon the sidewalk as the post and barrier
arranged in front Of and extending north
on Eleventh Street from me. The stand
provides better protection TO pedestrians
on the Sidewalk
MY display stand is of tasty design and
much more attractive than either Of the
unsightly areas. the one In front of my
premises and the one in front of prem
ises SO.
..Tro remove my stand VIII be to remove
all barriers against accident and prOtcc-
lion to pedestrians, and will have de
priVed me of the advantage of my lOca-
zion for business. 1t viii impair my bust
ness n II does not wholly destroy II,
without corresponding good results 70
anyone else. A fruit stand on these prem
Uses without an outdoor display would
force a suspension of business WITHIN a
few months.
MY fruit display does not exceed the
usual display by retail dealers in all cities
and towns II the United States. and ! am
at loss 10 understand why | should be
singled out and be compelled to house and
conceal my fruit behind five and one
half foot unsighIly area.
Il obey the law. like other citizens. meet
all my obligations. like other citizens. and
insist. as ] have a right TO do, that the
same treatment that is melted out to other
law-abiding citizens shall be accorded TO
me and that / shall not be annoyed or
inoIested In the proper and legitimate eX-
ercise Of my rights in conducting my
business
The statement Of Mr.. Thon has been
referred by the Commissioners to the Po-
dice Department for consideration and re
port.
Frank Ivey Wood. OF 4s3 Massachusetts
Avenue has written to the Commission
ers with reference to the special assess
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-07

Frank Ivey Wood. of 4G3 Massachusetts
Avenue has written to the Commission
ers with reference 70 the special assess
ment bill against lot II. square lGss, for
curb and sidewalk. Mr. Wood encloses
the bill and calls attention to the fact
that interest on the assessment Is charg-
ed from September p. 1898. which date he
IS informed is the date OF letter mailed
b. the Commissioners to George T. Kip
stein. Alexandria, Va. 1t also appears
from the records that a copy OF the bill
was left at the residence Of ar william
A. Kimmel on March a. 1909. Continuing,
Mr.. wood says:
This property was formerly owned by
me and on June II. 1897, / conveyed the
.ssme 10 George T. klipstein. which deed
was duly recorded June IL. 1897, in Libcr
223s. folio g. On June 4. 1855. said Kip
stein conveyed the property to William
A. Kimmel. which deed was recorded June
q. 1895 in iiber 23lo. folio 3il, and by deed
dated July 10. 1900. said Kimmel conveyed
the property TO me. which deed was re-
corded August g. 1900, in Iiber PISS. folio
$40
From the facts above recited It viii
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-07

Andrew y. Duvall. the Attorney for the
District, has submitted to the Commits
sioners a supplementary opinion upon the
application of W. II. Manogue that the
owners of the west ten feet of lot Is,
square l212 assessed in the name of
Charles H. Reintzeil, be permitted to pay
the general taxes due from 1886 to 1890
without penalties and costs. The matter
after being once decided. was reconshd-
cred By the Commissioners and the Attor-
ney was asked TO give an opinion upon
the Interpretation of section 1856, Revised
Statutes, V hioh was referred to in his
previous opinion on the subject. The At
! section referred to relates solely to Wash
ington and Georgetown. Upon the point
raised the Attorney says:
by act Of Congress approved Februa-
~ II, 1875, changing the name of George
town, etc 1t was provided that all gen
eral laws, ordinances. and regulations OF
the City Of Washington be and the same
are hereby extended and made applicable
to that part of the District of Columbia
form, rlv known as the City of George
town, and all general laws. regulations,
and onlinances OF this Guy of Georgetown
be and the same are hereby repealed
Il am of the opinion that this act Of
Congress rendered section lJ6. Revised
Statutes of the DLsuict OF Columbia. ap-
DllcabIe to Georgetown. As was hereto
fore suggested by me there is no claim
and can be no claim in this case, that the
owners OF this land We're in any way mis-
led or damnilied because Of its assess
mcnt in the name of RentZell,' and I'M
der the circumstances of this case | see
no reason for advising the granting OF the
rCqu' II.
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be seen that on September q, 1898. the
date of the alleged service on said George
= Kilpstein, the latter was not In fact
the owner of the property and such ser
vice was, therefore, invalid Under the
circumstances | respectfully request that
the interest on the assessment laid be
charged only from the date of proper ser
vice in the case and that l be furnished
with a corrected bill.
Il have paid all general taxes due on
said property and in view of the fact
that the lot is about to be sold for non
payment of said assessment | would ask
that this matter be given immediate at
tention.'
The matter having been referred to the
Special Assessment Clerk. j. w Daniel,
he reports that when the special assess
ment for curb and sidewalk in front of
square l0iS was levied, August 20 ls9S lot
stood on the books Of the Assessor 5
Office in name Of George T. Klipstein and
bill was mailed to Mr. klipstein, who liV-
ed in Alexandria, Va. An examination
made recently by Mr. Daniel shows that
said lot was transferred by Mr.. Kip
stein on the 9Th of June, 1898, to William
A. Kimmel, upon whom thu bin was serv-
ed March q. 1900. This being the first
valid service, Mr.. Daniel thinks interest
can be charged only from March "a. 1900.
IL is understood that the Commissioners
will approve the above report.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-07

P. II. Larkin, Vice President Of the
Morris Smolseless Furnace Company, has
called the attention of the Commissioners
to their product and have asked the privi-
lege of demonstrating its utility by equip
ping any boiler in the District of Column
bit which the Commissioners may select
for the purpose.
1t is understood that in view of the
widespread impression that there is no
device which viii do away with coal
smoke absolutely. the Commissioners will
give this company opportunity to do what
1t asks especially as the experiment is to
he conducted to a satisfactory conclusion
or otherwise without expense to the Dis
tTiCt
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-07

81 % to Baltimore and Return vi
II. & D.
Saturday and Sunday. April and 7.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-07

Commissioner Ross. who has charge of
the Police Department announced yester
day that there are comparatively few
names on the eligible list for appointment
on the force. Between now and July l
there are to be thirty-five new policemen
appointed and it is understood that there
are not at present enough names on the
list from which to make these appoint
ments.
There are only two examinations to be
held between now and the end of the pres
ent fiscal year and applicants must have
their examinations then in order to be
considered in the batch of new appoint
mcntS.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-07

Skirts of black cheviot-
full flaring-trimmed with
three bands of taffeta silk
splendid Innings and bindings
s. values.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-07

100 black cheviot serge
skirts trimmed with two
stitched satin bands, to go
for s4.9S.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-07

Proposals We're received yesterday at
the District Building to furnish engine
wheel, shaft, etc, for the harbOr boat
ViGilant. The James Clark Company Of
Baltimore bid A725. W. S. Moore's Sons
of Alexandria bid s. 1886. and Forsberg *
Murray bid 81 $50
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-07

Black pebble cheviots fashionable
homespuns-handsome Nenetians. in black,
blue. tan. castor. and red. Jackets in ev-
cry effect which is correct, and taffeta
silk lined-skirts with. flounces or the full
flaring variety. Some of these are trim
med with gilt braid and have Jackets fac
ed with peau de sole.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-07

The finest broadcloths-the highest
grade Venetians-the best pebble cheviots
the best plain cheviots-all shades, in
Guiding the most wanted and blue and
black. All styles of jackets. including the
Etons with vests. Plain and trimmed.
skirts.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-25
BROOKLYN BRIEFS

Thomas Larkin of South Leonard street is seriously ill with an attack of typhoid fever.
 Mrs Abram c. Naylor and daugh- ter. Lottie, of Is North Leonard street, have returned from Massachusetts, where they spent the past summer.
 -,The altar boys of St Patrick's church intend to have a football eleven this fall which will beat all the other teams in it's class. They are practic- ing hard every afternoon and are learning the fine points of the game. They will play their first game of the season at Riverside park next Sunday with the Young Elms.
 There has been a little talk during the past day or two concerning John T. Casey, who conducts saloon known as the Railroad hotel, at the corner of Washington avenue and Si- mons street. The report was to the effect that Mir Casey had disappeared last Friday and his present quarters were unknown. The story is false, as MT Casey returned last evening at 9 o'clock from a business trip which le undertook Saturday afternoon.
 The reflectors for the lamps which the St Thomas Cadets are using to light the field for their practice at night arrived to-day. They are larger than those which are being used now. They will light the field in fine style. The Cadets will play two games with the Yannigans of Bridgeport this sea- son. Last year the Cadets was the only team which the Yannigans failed to defeat The first game will be played in this city during October, while the return game will be played in Bridgeport i'll November.
 Little Charley Rabtoy of 1S3 South Leonard street met with ap accident yesterday, and it is miraculous how he escaped from being more seriously injured. Charley, who is only years old, was playing or the rear veranda of the third story oiSAhe block in which he resides when he lost his balance and fell to the ground. It was thought that the boy had been killed How ever, when he was lifted from the ground and Dr Russell was sum- moned. 1t was found that the little boy had escaped fortunately. No limbs were broken and there were no seri- ous injuries. It was indeed wonder ful escape from being seriously in- iured.
 Bruno Tessier of 541 North River side street, carpenter i'll the employ of Either contractor and builder. and Miss Clara Boulanger of Chambers street, popular employe at Plume & AtWood's, were united in marriage at St Ann's church this morning at 7:30 by the Rev Father Senesac. Will liam Brodeur was best man and Miss Leda Boulanger, a sister of the bride, was bridesmaid. Subsequent to the marriage ceremony a wedding break fast was held at the home of the brides parents. The wedding gifts were many and valuable, including large gifts of money. Mr and Mrs Tessier left on the 12:3S train on a wedding tour to Boston. On their re- turn they will reside at 1130 Baldwin avenue.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-25
One Way of Owning n Diamond.

A young man who works in Chestnut street store bought a dia- naond ring some time ago, reports the Philadelphia Times. He was to pay for it on the installment plan, SIS month. He made the first pay
 nent and the diamond was delivered to him. At the end of the first month the collector came around again. The young man was broke. Finally he went to pawnbroker, borrowed $15 on the ring and paid the collector. In three weeks he got the ring out by paying $16.5o. Then, in another week, the collector came around again. Once more the ring was pawned. Then it became a struggle for the young man to get the ring out in time to pawn it ngain, but he did. It has now been four months. since the diamond was purchased. Tho young man is pay ing double interest and the pawn broker is cussodian of the ring.