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The Washington times., 1901-11-20
THIEF RETURNS STOLEN RING.
Fortune TcHcr's Prediction Verified
woman Relieved Guilty.


SYRACUSE, n. Y, Nov. 10. As pre-
dicted by fortune teller eighteen months
ago, A. A. Graft has recovered s.. 500
diamond ring, which was stolen from him
at Atlantic City, NJ.
The ring belonged to Mrs. Graf. and it
vas taken from her room. Mrs. Graf was
persuaded against her will to visit a for
tune teller at Redbank, N. ]. The latten
consulted her cards and said the ring was
stolen by rich people and would come back
in two or three years.
She said: 1t Will haunt them, and they
will give 1t back conscience-stricken."
A few days ago Mrs. Graf received
letter from George w. Seligman, of the
law firm of Seligman & Seligman. of New
York. He stated that he coul7 recover
her ring for her if its identity were
proved.
Mr.. Graft went to New York last night
and returned with the ring. He thinks it
was stolen by some rich woman, who did
not dare TO dispose of it, and decided TO
return it,
He says he is going to find out who
stole the ring.
The Washington times., 1901-11-20
SWALLOWED HIS FALSE TEETH.
Operation Necessary 20 Remove
Them From Victims Throat.

ALLENTOWN, Pa, Nov 19 - John
Angstadt, an old employe of the Emaus
Pipe Works, swallowed his false teeth
last evening while at supper, and for
eight hours he suffered untold torture.
The teeth lodged in Angstadt's throat,
and although two doctors tried for several
hours TO remove them. their efforts were
in vain. Angstadt was then driven ten
miles TO St. Lukes Hospital
The surgeons made an incision in the
throat and the teeth were removed
Angstadt will recover.
The Washington times., 1901-11-20
Corcoran Cadets to PIay ArIington

The Corcoran cadet indoor baseball
Seam will meet the Arlington wheeI1nen
tonight at s O'Clock at the National
Guard Gymnasium. The bikers played
close game with the Young Mems Chris
tian Association team a week ago The
militiamen anticipate close run for tie
honors tonight. They have played but one
game this heas"n-with tine Uren Rifles.
by whom tley were defeated by a single
tally. They have practiced faithfully for
tonight's contes; and should make a good
showing aisaihst he pedalers
The Washington times., 1901-11-20
J. W. THOMPSON,S
WILL CONTESTED
Two CHILDREN BEGIN LITIGATION.
The Testntor Alleged to Be of I'm
sound Mind by His Daughter
Estate Worth Three Mill
lion Dollars.

A contest for the millions left by the
late John W. Thompson was begun in
the local courts yesterday by his children,
Ross Thompson and Mary Ida Thompson.
The initiatory stepg are taken in the
answer of his children to the petition of
the American Security and Trust Company,
named as executor, for letters testament
tary. His daughter states that at the
tirle of~the making of his viii her father
was not of sound and disDosing mind, and
his son alleges that it is ambiguous and
uncertain in its terms.
The estate let by John w. Thompson
is estimated at between 81 500, coo and s3,
COO, ,O0O, consisting of personal property
and real estate in this city and Seattle,
Wash. The real estate in Seattle is valued
at 100000 by his daughter, and at $3.50, 900
by his son.
DeIusfons Concerning Daughter
Mary Ida Thompson states that while
her father was capable in most particu
lars of managing his affeirs and estate,
still he was not OF sound and disposing
mind or memory, in that he was afflicted
with disease of the brain, causing de-
llsions as to herself and her brother, Ross
Thompson These insane delusions. she
states. governed him at the time of the
execution of his will.
Ross Thompson declares that a legal
construction of his fathers will entities
him to at once demand possession of an
absolute undivided interest in his es-
tate; and that if such right is accorded
him, he will abide by the terms of the
will and raise no questions as to its
validity. Ross Thompson had two chill
dren-John ". Thompson, aged nine. and
De Bruder Thompson. aged six years-at
the time of his fathers death.
The Terms of the VIII.
By the terms of the will the executor
is directed to pay $4,000 annually to Ross
Thompson and $500 to his sister 1t is
further provided that when Ross Thomp-
sons youngest child reaches his majority
the estate shall be equally divided among
Ross Thompson. his children, and Mary
Ida Thompson. II is also stated by the
testator that If any of his heirs contest
the will they shall not be entitled TO any
benefit, and their bequests are revoked.
The Washington times., 1901-11-20
ANOTHER CzoLGosz VICTIM.
Aged Woman Made Insane by Presf-
dent MckinIey's Death.

BRISTOL, Conn. Nov. 19-Tho assas-
sination of President Mckinley drove
Mrs. William c. Webster insane She had
for twenty years been an ardent admirer
of the Ohio statesman. Since his death
she has told her friends that she was
Captain Hennessey, of the Mckinley
Brigade"
Mrs. Webster's case was soon seen to
be hopeless, and she was today taken to
the state asylum for the insane at MID
dletown she is about seventy years old.
The Washington times., 1901-11-20
The Terms of the VIII.
HIS OLD RECORD DISCOVERED.
Man Who Hogan New Life In Mexico
Must Answer for Past.

TIFFIN, Ohio, Nov. 19.-Russen B.
Drake, prominent in social. religious, and
business circles, was arrested at Guada
lajara, Mexico, and Sheriff Henry will
leave tomorrow to bring him here to an
swer to the charge of embezzlement and
forgery to the amount of S25 900.
Many prominent men are his victims
and he was indicted two years ago by the
grand jury. While in Mexico he went
under the name of Ekard, which is his own
name spelled backwards.
He was engaged to marry a prominent
school teacher in Mexico, and enquiry as
to his record brought about his arrest.
II he was married TO the school teach
er, he will be tried also for bigamy, as he
has a wife and three grown-up children
hpra
The Washington times., 1901-11-20
TO DISCUSS SENDING TROOPS.
Special Meeting of the Canadian
Cabinet Summoned.

OTTAWA, Nov. ia special meeting
Of the Dominion Cabinet has been called
for tomorrow to discuss the sending of a
third contingent of Canadians to the front
in South Africa.
1t is believed that definite action will
be taken at this meeting.
Mr.. Borden, Minister Of Military. who
has been spending a holiday in Boston.
has been recalled.
The Washington times., 1901-11-20
Movements of Naval vessels.

The colliers Lebanon and Sterling have
arrived at Lambert's Point, Va, the train
ing ship Essex at Port OF Spain. Trinidad
the gunboat Vixen at Key West, and the
training ship Topeka at Charleston. The
torpedo boat shubrick has sailed from
Norfolk for Port Royal, s. C.
The Washington times., 1901-11-20
Seiec tiOns.
HORSES HAVE SPECIAL TRAIN.
Racers Travel in Style From CIncin-
natl to New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS. Nov. 19.-The big Gin
einnati special horse train reached here
this morning over the Louisville and
Nashville Railroad. 1t was by far the
largest that ever left Cincinnati. was
made up of sixteen horse cars, two sleep
ers and a day coach sR
There were 272 horses and 314 men on
the train. which was in charge of H. d.
Brown, the weli-known horseman and
starter.
All the principal stables that raced at
Latonia were represented on the train
Besides the horses and horsemen a large
number CT jockeys came on the train.
The Washington times., 1901-11-20
CROKER DENIES HE
WORE GOLF SUIT.
some ANGRY TALK OF KNEE PANTS.
Played on the Links, But Not in Cos
tumc-At;nci<s CIergymen and
Declares His Income
Honestly Gotten.

NEW YORK, Nov. 19.-Richard Croker
talked today at the Democratic Club tc
the newspaper reporters. His subjects
were various.
He denounced some of the newspapers
for accusing him OF wearing golf breeches
on o. H. P Belmont's links He also
called attention to the fact that the news
| papers had accused him of being dishon-
est. He challenged all his accusers. in
Guiding refc rmers and clergymen, to prove
their charges.
Il did not wear short pants on the
links he said; ITS an outrageous lie.
The newspapers hound me everywhere
even on the links. l did not wear knee
pants. Why don't they feaye me alone?
1T is true that I played golf, but l wore
these very clothes that l have on now
can prove it, And I did not even wear
golf cap"
Challenge to CIerGymen.
Mr. Croker paced up and down the club
reception room, frequently looking at his
shins and muttering. Knee pants" Then
he talked about clergymen.
Haven't they always got it in for me?'
he asked. They and the refermers'
slanderers attacked me all during the
campaign. They called me a common
thief, and said I had never earned an
honest dollar, and made me responsible
for every crime committed in the city.
Now, I want to tell them and all the
people of New York that defy them, and
/ hereby challenge them TO prove their
charges. When they said / have no busi-
ness. and never earned an honest dollar.
they lied. ! have two different kinds of
business-honest. legitimate business
and every dollar have l earned honestly.
And then, as to the Tammany admins
tration. They call it rotten Don't they
know that the Republicans have sent COM
mittees down here from Albany. and that
they could not find anything wrong with
the Tammany administration? or course
they know it,
Open Sunday Joke
Mr.. Croker then began TO laugh
What's the joker" somebody asked
"Atn't it funny" Mr.. Croker resumed |
this reformers' talk about opening the |
saloons on Sunday. The papers are full |
Of it. The preachers. the Fusionists the |
whole reform crowd are for opening the |
saloons OF Sunday. and the newspapers |
haven't a word to say against 1t. Good |
Lord! Suppose Tammany tried that thing |
suppose Tammany cried out for Sunday
opening-what an uproar there would be q"
Mr.. Croker retired to his private apart
ment, and Tim Sullivan came out to con-
tinue the talk.
You can bet" he said that Croker
will stay at the head of Tammany Hall as
long as he lives. Tammany amt dead vet |
there is no row on the inside. and wen
get the city hall back in just two wears "
The Washington times., 1901-11-20
FOR PATRONAGE
OF MISSOURI.
FEUD OF HITCHCOCK And KBRENS.
Secretary May Resign From Cabinet
If Not Upheld by President
CoIIectorShip of st. Louis
the Hone of Contention.

Secretary Hitchcock has become in
yolved in a bitter dispute with r. c.
Kerens, Republican national committee
man from Missouri, which some of Mr..
Hitchcock's friends believe may result in
his withdrawal from the Cabinet of Pres
ident Roosevelt. Involved in the same con-
troyersy are Representatives Bartholdt
and Joy. the Republican members of Con-
gress from st. Louis. They are on the
Side of Secretary Hitchcock in the fight
against Kerens.
The dissension arose in regard to the
Federal appointments in Missouri. Mr..
Kerens has been here several days urg
ing the reappolntment of Charles F.
Smith. his strongest political lieutenant,
as collector of customs at St. Louis. Rep
resentatives Joy and Bartholdt have rec
commended the appointment of William
F. Boyd. the brother-in-law of ex-Gov.
David r. Francis, and this candidate is
being persistently urged by Secretary
Hitchcock. whose home is in st. Louis.
Both Mr. Kerens and Mr.. Hitchcock
have talked to President Roosevelt sew
eral times within the last few days about
the general subject of Federal appoint
ments in Missouri, and the St. Louis col
lectorship in particular. The Secretary in
sists that Mr.. Kerens should be allowed
no longer to dictate Federal appointments
in Missouri and that his long continued
rule is a bad thing for the Republican
party in the State. The two Republican
Representatives have talked TO the Presi-
don't in ha
After HitchcocL's Scalp,
On the other hand, the followers of
Kerens are making an open fight to Sc
cure the resignation of Mr.. Hitchcock |
from the Cabinet. They say that a mem |
be- Of the Presidents official family has |
no right to interfere in the Federal pa
tronage except so far as his own depart |
ment is concerned, and they say in effect |
that Kerens should have the principal |
voice in distributing the offices OF Mis- |
souri,, as he has for several years.
Mr.. Hitchcock ana the Representatives !
not only maintained that their candidates |
are better men, but that the duly elected |
party Representatives in Congress ought |
to be allowed to exercise their preroga-
tives in regard to Federal patronage in
their districts.
They think that the continuance of
Kerens' power, as opposed to the Con-
gressman, is a poor encoura cement for the
of Missouri TO elect other
candidates TO Congress. II was said yes
terday by Missourians in Washington that
Mr.. Hitchcock wound relinquish his Cab
net portfolio should the President decide
n favor Of Kerens and against the Secre-
.ary's candidate for collector at 81. Louis.
The Washington times., 1901-11-20
Rheumatism Cured in IA Day.

"Mystic Cure" for rheumatism and neuralgia
radically cures in to days. Its action upon the
system is remarkable and mysterious 1t
moves at once the cause and the disease mne-
diately disappears The first dose greatly benefits.
rs cents and 81. Sold by Stevens Pharmacy,
Pennsylvania Avenue and Ninth Street
The Washington times., 1901-11-20

The board of police commissioners will
meet tomorrow night for the purpose of
electing two polIcemen and transacting
any other business that may be brought
up At this meeting Chief of Police James
r. Webster will prefer charges against
Policeman Bettisl on the charge of alleged
disrespectful conduct.9
The Washington times., 1901-11-20

The Episcopal High School football team
will on Saturday afternoon meet the
eleven representing the Mount St Joseph
College of Maryland As both teams are
about evenly matched, good game is ex-
pected
The Washington times., 1901-11-20
The best Prescription for Malaria.

Chills and Fever is 4 bottle Of Groves TasteeSi
Chill Tonic II Is simply iron and quiniuN in
q tasteless form. No cure-no pay. Price SOC.
The Washington times., 1901-11-20

up; mile and a sixteenth. sThe Puritan.
l26, and @Potente, 125; Carbuncle, 123;
Criterion, 10; Lady of the Valley, SO; Al
fred Vargrave. 9S; Handicapper, 30.
'McCafferty's entry.
Selections.
First race = Delmarch, Federalist,
Corder.
Second race-Flying Buttress, Colonel
Bill. Justice.
Third race-connoyer, Cousin Jess.
Boisterous.
Fourth raee-Mynheer. surmise, Garter
Ban.
Fifth raee-Anak. Joymaker. Rocky.
Sixth race-Criterion. Alfred Vargrave,
Handicapped
The Washington times., 1901-11-20

The funeral OF the9late John Jennings,
who died at the Hotel Ramer yesterday.
took place at O'clock this afternoon from
B. Wheatley's undertaking establishment.
The, services were conducted by the Rev.
E. V. REGISTER, Of the Methodist Episco-
pal Church South, ana the interment was
made in Bethel Cemetery. Alexandria
Council, Junior 0pderyof United American
Mechanics, of which the deceased was a
member, attended the funeral in body.
The Washington times., 1901-11-20

Charles C. Berry of Staunton. Va.
Grand Regent of the Royal Arcanum of
the State of Virginia, tonight paid visit
to George Mason Council. No. 171S of this
city. Several members of Alexandria
Council, No. 62I, were also present. Mr.
Berry was heartily welcomed by the mem
bers. and delivered speech which was
received with applause
The Washington times., 1901-11-20

Mr.. Hubbard received hearty welcome.
and most enjoyable evening was spent.
The Washington times., 1901-11-20

James Carson Green, of this city. and
Miss Sallie Catherine Sprouse, of Am
herst, were married in the Methodist
Episcopal Church at Amherst today. The
couple Will reside in this city.
The Washington times., 1901-11-20

Miss Made Davies and E. Humphrey
Hibbs. both of Manassas Va, will be
married next Thursday morning at 10
o'clock in the Trinity Methodist Episcopal
Church at that place
The Washington times., 1901-11-20

The marriage of Miss Henrietta J. Klaus,
daughter of Frederick Klaus. and Charles
Augustus Strobel. both OF this city, will
take place at $50 O'Clock tomorrow night
at the residence of the bride elect, 3i2
Queen Street The ceremony will be per-
formed by the Rev. ]. H. Eweil. of the
Methodist Protestant Church.
The Washington times., 1901-11-20

w. T. Hubbard, Grand High Priest OF
the Grand Chapter. Royal Arch Masons,
Of Virginia, tonight paid fraternaI visit
10 the Mount Vernon Chapter of this city.
The Washington times., 1901-11-20

a game of basketball was this evening
played in Armory Hall, on South Royal
Street. between the Alexandria Light In
tantry team and the team repre- scnting
the Gibraltars. of Washington. The Alex
andrians won By score OF to g. The
members OF the Alexandria team claim
that they were outweighed by an average
of thirty pounds.
The Washington times., 1901-11-20

An amateur theatrical organization,
known as THE Sharps and Flats" has
elected the following officers, to serve for
the ensuing year: George Fl. Evans. pres
ident; Sherman B. Fowleri vice president;
John w. Herndon. secretary; H. b. Ra-
mey, treasurer; Mrs. NJ. W. O'Brien, mu-
sical director; W. R. Whittlesey man
ager of the eetra, and Mrs. Harrison
Barker, pianist. This organization Is Low
holding rehearsals of the Bohemian
Girl" and it expects TO produce ills oEera
the first week in February.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-06-20
Sudden Death of Robert Anderson.

During the progress of the trial of the case of Wm. k. Anderson versus Robert Anderson, Monday forenoon, the defendant Robert Anderson, who had become greatly wrought up over the testimony introduced and the ale gations made by the plaintiffs attor- neys, was stricken with apoplexy. Court was suspended, and MT. Ander- son was removed to the lodging house of Mrs. DeCloss, where physicians att tended him, but their efforts to counteract the disease were unavail- ing and death intervened in about six hours after the first stroke.
 The circumstances attending the fatal event were deplorable, as the plaintiff in the suit is the son of the deceased defendant, and naturally con siderable feeling and comment was occasioned.
 Robert Anderson, the deceased, was a we'll known citizen of Globe. having resided here since 1882. He was born in north of Ireland 60 years ago, and when but fifteen years of age emigra- ted to Canada, going thence to Nevada some years later. His first wife, who was sister of Mrs. W. W. Brookner, died several years ago, and he was married to his second wife, who sur wives him, about eight months ago in Los Angeles,
 The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon from the M. E. church, the services being conducted by Rev. E. o. Mclntier assisted by the choir. The ediice was filled with the acquain- tanceS of the deceased and friends of the bereaved family, members of the Grand Army and Relief Corps, and many were the evidences of sorrow and expressions of regret.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-06-20

In the Probate Court, Gla county, Arizona. In the matter of the estate of s B Whtrum, deceased.
 Order to show cause why order of sale of real estate should not be made.
 It appearing to this court by the petition this day presented and filed by R. H. Egner, the administrator of the estate of s. B. Whittum deceased, that it is necessary to sell the whole or some portion of the real es- tate and mining property of said decedent to pay debts of decedent and the expenses and charges of administration.
 It Is therefore ordered by this court that all persons interested in the estate of said de- ceased appear before the said Probate Court on Saturday the 9th day of July, 1901 at the hour of 10 o'clock ]. m, of said day at the court room of said Probate Court in the town of Globe, county of Gila, territory of Arizona, to show cause why an order should not be granted to said administrator to sell all of said estate. And that q copy of this order be pub lished for four successive weeks in the ARI- IONA SILVER BELT, a newspaper printed and published in said county,
 Dated June 18th, 1901.
 P. c. ROBERTSON,
 Judge of the Probate Court.
 First pub June IS; last July4
Arizona silver belt., 1901-06-20
The Globe Boston Copper Mining Co.

This company having recently pur- chased the Mallory properties, have decided to place some of their stock ou the market
 The company is incorporated for 2,U00, 900 shares of the par value of Sl each, fully paid and non. assessable Of this amount 500,0 shares have been placed in the treasury for development purposes, and 300, 900 shares in re- serve fund. A small block of the treasury stock will be sold at sixteen cents.
 MT. George J. Stoneman is the local director, and will receive subscriptions. The head office of the company is at Leavenworth, Kansas.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-06-20

Ton can have your picture taken now by wireless telegraphy. Ton can have it waited through space on the crest of an electrical wave, without the intervention of even wire as a medium, and faithfully reproduced in few moments for publication in your favorite newspaper. You may even have your physiognomy hurled through an eight.inch brick wall with the speed of series of lightning flashes and re. ceived in good condition for recog. nition on the far side of the wall with. out serious detriment to your cher, isned lineaments. All this can be done, for the New York Herald in | series of experiments has successfully applied the principal of wireless teleg. raphy to the accurate transmission oi portraits, sketches, maps and other pictures.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-06-20

When the treasury officials close their books at the end of this month they expect to have on hand the great est surplus they have had at the end of any fiscal year since 1889. This surplus will amount to S7O, 900, 900, thus coming very close to the predic. ton made by Secretary Gage year ago, which was SS0, ,000,0 900. At the end of tue fiscal year it Is believed, too, that the treasury will have iu its vaults round $500, 000, 900 of gold, or an amount larger than that possessed by any otLer nation.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-06-20
B0QUeT RANCH FOR SALE.

Situated two and one-half miles from Cline postO1lice. Fine bearing orchard and vineyard-peaches, apri' cots, pears, plums, figs and serera varieties of grapes, Land is irregateo from springs and water is of good Qual ity and ample.
 Improvements consist of six room frame house, and an adobe house witt good cellar used for a milk house Will sell cheap Apply to
 D. J. PETER,
 Cline, Arizona
Arizona silver belt., 1901-06-20
Official Paper of Gila County

In these days when millions are counted AS nothing and miliionaires are found in almost every city, it seems strange that the property of George Washington, the richest man ln the United States at the time of his death, inventoried only Sis9, l35, 22. He owned Il .523 acres of land, lying iu Virginia, Kentucky, Maryland, Penn sylvsnia, Ohio aud New York, with city lots iu New York, Philapelpbia, Washington, Alexandria, Winchester and Berkley Springs.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-06-20

''The doctors told me my cough was incurable. One Minute Cough Cure made me a we'll man" Norris Silver, North Stratford, \. H. Because you've not found relief from stubborn cough, don't despair, One Minute Cough Cure has cured thousands and it will cure you. Safe and sure. Globe Drug Store, Roberts < Peterson.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-06-20

Judge P. NJ. Thurmond, one of Ari- zona'S old pioneers is in town from Globe. The Judge lived in Tucson in 70 when he moved to Clifton, and from there to Gila county, where he has lived ever since. He has served as probate judge and district attor- ney of the county. Speaking Of Gila county, he said that the county was enjoying an unprecedented mining boom. A large number of mines have been bonded, and the outlook is eX- ceedingly good The Old Dominion smelterS are running nicely with every prospect for long run ahead. There is no truth in the reports of friction existing between the company and the miners union. The Black Warrior Co. is not doing much at present, but preparations are being made for ex- tensiye improvements in the plant. Development work is being kept up in the meantime. Judge Thurmond will remain in Tucson several months for the benefit of his health. Tucson Star.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-06-20
Draught beer always on tap at o. E. Taylor's place.

The bilious, tired, nervous man can not successfully compete with his healthy rival. DeWitt's Little Early Risers, the famous pills for constipa- patton, will remove the cause of your troubles. Globe Drug Store, Roberts X Peterson.