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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-02
OLDEST INHABITANTS MEET.
Transact Routine Business and Cali
on the President


Prior to proceeding to the White House
to pay their respects to the President
yesterday forenoon, the Association of the
Oldest Inhabitants of the District held
their annual meeting in the rooms of the
organization, in the CorcOran Building
The meeting was called TO order by the
vice president Of the association, Mr.. a. H.
Ragan, the president, Mr.. John Marbury,
Jr., being late in arriving. Mr.. Raglan
made few remarks apropos of the open
ing of the new year and the new century
A poem of welcome TO the new year was
then read by Mr.. William Boron. Dr. J. T.
Howard the corresponding secretary,
then read a letter from the family of the
late Andrew Barbour, who at the time Of
his death was one OF the eldest members
Of the association. expressing their appre-
citation OF the resolutions adopted by the
association as a mark of respect to his
memory.
paper prepared by Mr. w. W Birth.
who has the honor of being the oldest
member of the association, was then sub
mitted and upon motion was placed in the
archives of the association. MIR. Birth
then spoke briefly on his earliest recOl-
lections CT Washington, where he was
born in 1903.
The treasurer's report was submitted
and approved and a committee, consist
ing OF Messrs. Max Ansburgh, A. II.
Raglan, and Il. NJ. Dellinger, was appointed
TO make arrangements for the celebration
of Washington's Birthday. February %. by
the association. Under the leadership OF
the marshal, Mr.. ]. A. Winberger, all the
members present then marched to the
White House, where they were received
by President Mckinley.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-02

The funeral of the late Adam H. Beck.
who died on Saturday, will be held at /: so
o'clock this afternoon at his late resi-
dence, S31 Sixth Street northeast. In
terment will occrr at Arlington. Mr.. Beck
was a member of the Thirtieth Indiana
Volunteers and served throughout the
civil war. He was also a member OF
Logan Regiment U. V. u, Camp 60, U. V.
l., Garfield Post. G. A. R.. knights of
Pythias. and the knights of Malta.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-02
A Girl shot With nm Air Rifle.

While playing in front Of her home, 1857 D
Street southy ST. yesterday afternoon, Ruth G.
Dunn, thirteen years old, was struck in the
neck and slightly hurt by bullet fired from an
air rife by a boy unknown to the police. She
assisted into the house by friends and
physician from the Emergency Hospital called to
attend her. Dr. Moulden. who came in an
ambulance, pronounced the wound slight and
the girl was not taken to the hospital.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-02
Died Without Medica1 Attention.

Frederick Zuehnitt sixty years Of age, died
very suddenly last night at lis home, sic First
Street northeast. There was no physician in at
tendance at the time aud Coroner hewitt was
accordingly notified by the Sixth precinct police,
He viewed the remains and gave certificate Of
death from natural causes. No funeral arrange
mcnts had been made last night. The deceased
had lived in this city A lumber of years.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-02
IN THE DISTRICT COURTS.
Trial of Boyd Wallace May he Set
for Monday.

There was no business considered in any
of the branches of the Supreme Court yes
Jurors summoned 10 serve in the circuit
and criminal courts. The work of com
pleting the Jury panels in these branches
OF the court will be continued this morn
ing.
The trial of Boyd Wallace, colored,
charged with the murder of Robert Stat
ford, also colored, will probably be set
for next Monday, in Criminal Court No. 1.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-02
Louis Kings Case Continued.

The case of Louis King, colored, who was
arrested Monday night ON a charge Of stabbing
Charles Johnson, also colored, in the abdomen
with pocket knife II Street between Thir-
teentI and Fourteenth Streets northeast, was
yesterday continued until Friday After John
sons wound was dressed at the Emergency Hos
Fital he able TO go to his home. ali Seventh
Street northeast.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-02

The police have been asked to look out for
Bennie and James Taylor, colored, who are
wanted in Falls Church, Va, on a charge Of
stealing chickens. telephone message from 4
deputy sheriff of Fairfax County, Va, re-
ceived at headquarters last night, giving 4 de-
scription of the negroes. The various stations
were notified and a close watch kept on both
the Long and Aqueduct bridges, but nothing was
learned OF the fugitves.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-02
Fought and Were Arrested.

Amos Ross and George Cook. coiored. became
involved in 4 lively fight last night the
suit of dispute over a game of pool and
arrested and locked up at the Third precinct sta
tion, charged with ARRAY The trouble took
place at poolroom near Twentieth and l. Streets
northwest, about O'Clock. 4 man ran out of the
poolroom and called for the police and both Ross
and Cook were taken to the station
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-02

Columbia Theatre-eThe Battle of the Strong, -
evening
New National Theatre-'The Pride of Jennico,"
evening.
Lafayette Square Opera House-"A Gilied
Fool" afternoon and evening.
Chase's New Grand-Polite Vaudeville, after
noon and evening.
Academy OF Music-"SportinG Life evening.
Kernan's Lyceum Theatre-SIm Deyere's Com
pany afternoon and evening.
The New Biiou-"The Victoria Burlegquors.'
afternoon and evening
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-02
Forfeited His Collateral.

William E Mann forfeited $40 collateral IN
the Police Court yesterday, when he was charged
with vangrancy lie has been arrested three times
previous to this It is stated. within the past two
days for assaulting Mamie Hilmer, and is now
under bond TO appear for trial.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-02
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to
Hayes Brent and Mamie Grayson; Robert Walker
and Sadonia Marshall; James H. Reid, Pratts,
Va, and Sophia c. Mall RichmGgd. Va.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-02

Dhora 1ISd IL quart bottles Of the Wash
HoiiS EiO1 ington Brewing Co.'S Famous
For Beer G G0lds1 Hop nI gEEa for 81 De-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-02
STREET LIGHTING

High tide. ...............5:22 A. NJ. and 5:i1 P VI
Low tide. l:i2 AN.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-02
TENDPERATURl

Fair colder wednesday; fair Thursday; winds
generally westerly, brisk on the coast.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-02
TIE Sun AND MOON.

Highest Temperature, ? p. m...-............-...46
Lowest temperature. 10 p. m...................32
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-02

Start savings account at the Union Savings
Bank, 1929 ! Street. One dollar starts il.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-02
ANV EFNIENTS

Lamps lit TO-DAY. &c "
Lamps out tomorrow. ...........-.......6:2s A. NJ
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-02

Sun roSe...-.-I:19 a NJ sun sets. ....4:if Pm
Moon rises. Moon sets. ..4:l5 AN.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-02
- Ti,olea


WEDNESDAY, JANUARY ., 1901.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-02

An unlimited line Of Sample Ends.
consisting of ruff1ed muslin and bob
inette lace curtains-every one 1 IL
yards long, including from the lowest TO
the best-priced curtain pieces ever Of
fered-we give you the choice OF the
entire lot each
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-09-04
NAME OF STOCK
MERCANTILE.

c. Brown q Company.
Ms Sachs DIG. Cola
LIB. Kerr q Co., Ltd.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-11-21

Wanted-An experienced girl to dc
general house work. Apply at Ben.
jamin & Fosters furniture store or al
E. r. Fosters residence.
VIM. Crowley, who has spent the sum.
mer here with his sister, Mrs. George
Sheeiar, returned to his home in Abba,
New York, Thursday night.
Frank Gibson returned from indian
apolis, Indiana, Friday evening. He will
remain in this city for some time lock
ing after his business interests.
&c. o. Johnson Saturday morning
returned from an extended visit with
relatives at Bristol. He will resume
his work at Chilson & Haugen's.
E. b. Gibson, of Waubay, was in the
city Wednesday. We know several of
the boys who go fishing who were not
at all anxious to meet him either.
Lost-A white heifer calf about three
months old. Last seen November 10th.
Any information leading to recovery,
left at this office, will be rewarded.
We have a full supply of fresh and
salt fish, oysters, poultry and all kinds
of meats, smoked, sailed and fresh.
Walker g. Mathers.
G. Nelson Drake, who recently pur-
chased the Peterson drug store has
packed the goods and taken them to
Howard where he has a drug store.
The entire community will be pleased
to learn that Miss Wayne Tracy, who
has been considered in a critical condi-
ton, is now on the road to recovery.
If you want a loan npon land
in Day county apply at the
Farmers and Merchants Bank.
They will satisfy yon as to the
rate and privilege of payment.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-11-21

Now is the time to look at new car.
pets. We have a larger line of samples
than ever. Benjamin & Foster.
Miss Cornell departed for her home
in Lake Preston, Minnesota, Saturday
morning after an extended stay in this
city.
Rev. J. s.. Hardness departed Monday
for Watertown to attend the meeting of
the South Dakota ministerial associa-
ton.
Miss E. G. Monty came down from
Andover Wednesday to spend the day
with her nephews, Fred and Hugh
Baillie.
Services in the Norwegian Lutheran
church Sunday November gath at IL
o'clock, and communion in the evening
at 7:30.
p. Newcomb, arrived from Appleton,
Wisconsin, Tuesday morning TO attend
the funeral of his son-in-law, John
Durrick.
Miss Julia Sevesind departed Wedues-
day evening for Bristol where she will
take charge of a class in elocution and
physical culture.
Lost-Sunday between here and Wan
bay-a black and white fur laprobe.
Leave property at J. b. Ernst's bakery
and receive reward.
How will people know what you have
to sell if You don't tell them? The best
way to tell them is through the columns
of the Reporter and Farmer.
DR.. Peabody received a telegram sun
day evening stating that his son, Percy
was in the city hospital at Minneapolis
with scarlet fever. Doctor took the
evening train for Minneapolis, Percy,
however, is not dangerously ill.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-11-21
Lost-saturday afternoon in Teg,

Lost-Saturday afternoon in Tegt
meters store, a pocket book with $13,2
in it. Finder will please leave it al TIN
Office and receive suitable reward.
Mrs. Albetina Schacher.
FJohn Dolan entertained the Alphi
Phi and Hoboes clubs at his pleasan
home, east Of town, Saturday e~venin,
The evening was spent in p~rogressiy
games, after which delicious refresl
ments were served. All report
pleasant time.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-11-21
HOME NEWS.
webster Market.
r~.,r,ctea every Thursday BY ). ". Abbott.
All About Webster, Webster
People and Webster. Visitors.

Get in your holiday advertisement.
Il. H. Salm went to Waubay Satu,
day.
Fred Stone was over from Butler Sur
day.
Frank Schnazer went to Groton SAT
urday.
s., Pew was over from Andove
Friday.
A. B. Brand was over from SUNNI
Sunday.
B. P. Jensen, Of Bristol, was in tow,
Monday.
Rev. H. N. Traggitt went to Bristo
Tuesday.
G. F. Gramsley was over from Butler
Saturday.
N. Berringer was up from Waubay
Wednesday.
d.. P. B. Jenkins was up from Wau.
bay Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Adams spent Fri.
day in this city.
Alfred Larson, Of Langford, was in
town Saturday.
Father Mensing went to Aberdeen
Friday evening.
?. H. Roth made a business trim to
Groton Tuesday.
Jean Bleser came down from Summit
Tuesday evening.
Miss Mary Williams, Of Bristol, spent
Friday in this city.
Go to A. Small for the Studebaker
wagons and buggies.
Roy Irwin went up to Bristol Friday
% take in the dance.
rDr. Shenecker, of Bristol. was in town
Monday on business.
Found-A yale lock key, owner can
md same at this Office.
The old furniture store has all the
styles in baby cabs.
chas. Hyde went to Aberdeen satur-
lay evening on business.
VIII Nissem went to Aberdeen on
BUSINESS Tuesday evening.
a. r. Lock, of Strand, was q business
kitor in this city Friday.
Ole Highland carries a full line of
and does repairing.
u.o. Kuhl went to Bristol Friday
sening to attend the dance.
chas. Rich and I. M. Henry were
'er from Waubay Saturday.
Miss Edith Perkins is employed at the
ar as saleslady ON Saturdays.
Miss Elsie Gibbs spent Saturday and
at Milbank with friends.
uuns till you can't rest at the Pho
hardware store. All prices.
". T. Mcintyre was in from his home
Holmquist on business Friday.
DON'T fail to see our carpets, we have
me bargains in samples.
Benjamin q Foster.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-11-21

Mrs. j. H.. Tongue, of Fremont, w.
", who has spent the past week with
Mr.. and Mrs. w. s. Hash, left Wednes-
day evening to visit friends in Milbank.
statesmen WANTED to look after
our interests I'M Day and adjacent conn
ties. Salary or commission. Address:
Lincoln Oil Co., Cleveland, Ohio.
u Marriage license issued: To Louis
Sheelar and Gertrude Bienschbach, both
of Bristol; DR.. Parke B. Jenkins and
Miss Nellie Wayland, both of Waubay.
~ Married, Monday, November IS, 1901,
Miss Vida Sheppard and Andrew Bar
Der, both Of Webster, Rev. Hubbard
officiating. They will make their future
home south of Webster.
Don't forget when you need job
printing done, hat we have new type,
new presses, and first class competent
printers and turn ont neat, tasty Job
work of all classes quickly.
A Thanksgiving Baking Sale. The
ladies of the Congregational church will
hold a baking sale at the city millinery
OH Tuesday afternoon November 26,
plum buildings, cakes, pies, etc.
Money to loan ON Day county
farms at a low rate of interest
with privilege of payment at
any time.
Farmers and Merchants Bank.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-11-21
Dr. J. s. Goo imanson

rs,.1 will be in Webster !,
81 eas FRIDAY and saturday
- each week. ONCE owe n"..
olnce, entrance Main stree
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-11-21

Now is the time to look at new car
pets. We have a larger line of samples
than ever. Benjamin & Foster.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-01

The Republican party is In excel.
lent condition all oyer the country.
II is united and devoted to the cause
which 1t advocates. II has been win.
dcated in its national policy. and the
prosperity so prevalent stands in re
markable contrast with the depress-
ion which existed under the last Demo
cratic administration. The Demo
Gratis. on the other hand. are divided.
They are not agreed upon the policy
to be pursued. and the ambition of Mr..
Bryan hangs like a shadow over the
organization.
Ohio seems in some respects to iii
fer but little from the country at larg =.
and 1t is probable that the result Ia
that state will be an indication OF the
condition OF public sentiment through
out the nation.-Denver Republican.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-01
THE VICIOUS REVENUE SCHEME

II ls reported that In view OF the nj
tack by the railroads upon the new
revenue law the governor will not
wait for the decision of the courts.
but win call an extra session OF the
legislature very soon To r.-enact that
law or something worse for the rail.
roads and corporations.
II is not only the railroads and cor
porations that complain OF the bunr'
ling iniquitics contained In the Law.
Nnetcnths OF the individual taspay-
ers. county commissioners and assess
ors OF the whole state are disgusted
with inquisitorial character and in
consistent and incomprehcnsible ali
snrdiiies The people are just be
ginning to realize these things. and
already in several counties meetings.
of citizens and officers have been held.
some public In character and some
more private. In which IL has been de
iermined to ignore the law aud pro
cccd under the one previously exist
ing.
Assessors have been advised that
they cannot be compelled to perform
the multitude OF onerous duties i'm.
posed upon them. or forfeit 2b per
cent OF their salaries and $500 more
II they fail TO do SO. even II II We're
possible for them to perform these
duties In the limited time allowed.
and that they cannot be required To
give the additional bond whereby their
surcties shall be liable To the state
for all losses to Its revenues,
II is much more likely that the
majority OF the members convened
will feel such a pressure behind them
from their constituents OF all classes
to enact some brief and sensible law
that they will do SO. and II Is also quite
likely that II they should do other
wise that no one who votes TO re-en'
act the sum Of villainies known as
House Bill No. l will ever get back
10 the legislature again.
The general opinion among the
LAWYERS OF the state seems to be that
the bill contains so many inconsistent
and unconstitutional provisions that
Il will not stand. even II regularly
snact I.--Denver Republican
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-01
THE OHIO REPUBLICANS.

The Ohio Republicans have start
ed GU, well in their state campaign
The nomination OF Governor Nash IL
wise. for he has given the state n
good administration aud he has tho
confidence Of the public There Is
hardly doubt but that he will b,
elected
In their platform the Republicans
endorse the administration OF Presi
dent Mckinley and the policy whth
has led to the prosperity the country
lis now enjoying The policy pur'
sued In Cuba. Porto Rico and the Phil
ippines receives hearty endorsement
and approval The convention could
do this with u feeling OF triumph. for
the administration has acquitted Itself
30 well N respect TO the expansion pol
icy that there Is nothing la its con
duct that can be cond ,mnc,L 1t
stands vtndicated before a.! the world
and vast majority ot the American
people are with IL
The platform iavbcs y policy which
would lead to restoring our merchant
marine. building the Nlcaraguan canal
increasing the navy and prohibit
ing Chinese immigration. In nll
these particulars II is In line with
American public sentiment. as 1t is
also In its condemnation of organiza'
lions to create monopolics, control
prices and limit production.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-01

The chairman OF the ropnlisi state
committee can see through the Demo
cratic scheme 10 swallow the Pops.
tail and all After the feat Ia ac-
complishcd old line democrats VIII
step In and claim all the pie. This
is made plain from the fact that II
only requires n casual glance to nscer'
tain that 80 per cent OF Cleveland's
appointccs are In the saddle or want
To be leaders and dictate the policy Of
the party in the state. |, matters lit
tie to the Cleveland contingent under
whose hanncra they serve. few
years ago when silver was tho ssue
they were worshippers OF Cleveland
and some OF his appointccs even went
SO far ~ Ia absolutely repudiatc sill
yer TO aid the Office cause. and now
they arc willing to adopt any old
scheme that will continue them In
power In state and county affairs, as
they have long given up hope of ma
tionnl success for many years To come.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-01

The county OF New York has spent
about 100000 In trying to convict
Dr Kennedy Of murder. which. the
probabilities are he never committed,
He has been in prison for nearly three
years. for which suffering. even
though he be innocent. there is no re-
dress He viii probably not he tried
again. hut he is stll without absolute
yindicntion- be even II he Is set
frec-and as always In such cascn,
there are those who will believe him
guilty A crime was committcd.
There is no doubt about that There
Is doubt however. and IA very rcn'
Honabie one. as 10 whether DIR. Ken
nedy did H.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-01

The Denver News will never again
lead in point of Colorado newspaper
circulation II was an evil moment
when Patterson accepted the Post
challenge to compare circuia,ions
II not only develops that the Post out
strips the News. but also that the
News ia losing ground monthly and at
The same ratio OF loss for the next
few yearA will be wsllowing In the
mire OF despair II is quite apparent
that Patterson lost his head after he
ing elected senator as under sober
mind he would never instituted the
libel sui, agaIns, the Republican. based
entirely upon political chickering's nor
would he have been drawn into the cir
culation racket
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-01

Street cleaning by trolley != nov
city OF the day. In Cleveland. ONO.
last week. trial was made of big
street sweeper constructed by the
Cleveland Electric railway company
Tho machine sprinkles and cleans q
street for half It's width. and can be
run at a speed OF seven miles an hour.
The Cleveland Leader says the eS.
pertinent WAS "a success, and aaks
why similar machines cannot be orer'
niad by storage batteries on streets
where thcr. IL no trolley.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-01

The button on n policoman's uniform
Is quite an insignIhcan; thing Ia IL
self. but under certain circumstances
an aggregation OF buttons is quite six
nlGcant--in New York Just now, n
si2b, 900 aggregation Police Com
missioner Murphy has issued an order
Ia 20 into effect July I TINT the brnaH
buttons now worn by the force shall
be substituted by gold plated ones
The latter cost 25 cents each aud n
half million OF them viii he required
Each policeman must provide his own
and the edict Of the comm asioner has
caused CONSERVATION among the bite
coats