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Evening star., 1901-09-16
STRUCK AT DANGEROUS CROSSING.
William III. Norton of This City In
stamtly Killed at Forest Glen.

William H. Norton of This City In
stantly Killed at Forest Glen.
William H. Norton, fifty-eight years oiu'
who was employed as compositor In the
government printing office for NUMBER Oh
years was struck by train on the Balti-
more and Ohio road at Forest Glen about y
o'clock yesterday morning and instantly
killed The unfortunate man, whose nome
was at 500 street northwest, had peen
living at Forest Glen during part OF the
heated term. Yesterday morning after
breakfast he went out for a walk and was
crossing the railroad tracks when an east
bound express train, in charge of Engineer
Frey and Conductor Hoff, struck him. his
bouy was hurled a distance of about fifty
feet. Mr.. Norton deaf, and conse-
quently did not hear the approach of the
train or the warning whistles Of the engine.
His body was badly mangled and his legs
and arms were crushed and broken. The
coroner was notified and an inquest was
held later in the day. The jury found
that William H. Norton came to his death
at a dangerous crossing by neglect of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company in
not having proper crossing at Forest
Glen
The deceased was we'll known in Grand
Army and Union Veteran Legion circles. A
brother-in-law of the deceased who lives in
Buffalo was summoned to take charge of
the funeral arrangements. Mr.. Norton's
body will probably be buried at Arlington.
Evening star., 1901-09-16
THE FATAL BULLET.
Major Bell Explains How 1t Might
Have Become Poisoned.

Major He'll Explains no" might
Have Become Poisoned.
Maj. James e. Bell, Inspector Of rife
practice Of the District National Guard
and superintendent Of the free delivery of
the city post Office. has taken considerable
interest in the speculation that has been
going on in relation to the character OF
the bullet that killed President Mckinley.
Maj. Bell is not at all sure that the bullet
was poisoned as has been supposed by
many.
To Star reporter today Maj Bell sug-
gested that 1t was common for verdigris
to form on a bullet at the portions where
the grooves Of the lead bullet are filled
with composition of wax and tallow or
other substances. These substances. COM
ing In contact with the brass shell readily
produce a poisonous substance, and 1t Is
q question sof interest to learn whether the
poison introduced into the system Of the
President was from this source or from
poison deliberately placed there with mur-
derous intent It ought to be easy. Maj.
Bell suggested, to discover the fact In this
case beyond a doubt by examining the
other bullets in the pistol used by Czol-
gosz BY extracting one Of the lead bull
lets 1t could be seen whether 1t il COW
cred with verdtgrts or whether some other
form of poison is present
Evening star., 1901-09-16
SIX CASES OF SMALLPOX.
startling Discovery Made by til
Health Office


The health department was somewhat
startled yesterday when six well-defined
cases of smallpox were discovered at the
residence of George w. Graves, at 32OS Q
street, Georgetown. Mr.. and Mrs Graves,
their three children and Mrs. Lillian Stryk-
er, sister of Mrs. Graves. are the victims
of the dread disease.
When the discovery was made the health
department at once set up a rigid quaran-
tine about the house. The smallpox hospi-
tai was not in immediate condition for the
reception Of SO large an installment Of pa
tients at one time, and consequently the
removal Of the sick persons was DELAYED
until this afternoon. The main building at
the hospital has but recently been reno
waited, and is now in first-class shape
Some OF the cases at the Graves home
stead developed as early as August 26 last,
and since that time, it Is said, there have
been many people exposed to the disease.
The health authorities anticipate the de-
velopment of a number of additional cases
in the vicinity during the next few days.
DR.. Woodward is anxious that all those re-
siding in the neighborhood should be vac
cinated with the least possible DELAY and
to that end he has directed several physi-
clans to visit the residents and vaccinate
those who desire to be so treated The
Graves house will Of course be thoroughly
fumigated. Every precaution possible will
be taken to prevent spread of the dis
ease.
Mrs. Stryker resides in Philadelphia. She
arrived on a visit to the Graves family Au-
gust "a last. Two days later she became
Ill, but the malady was thought to be ty-
phoid fever. it is understood Mr.. and Mrs
Graves went In and out Of the sick room
without the slightest fear Of contagion A
few days later Mrs. Graves became ILL., the
symptoms being the same as those In the
case OF Mrs. Stryker. There was some erup-
ton, but 1t was not connected with smallpox
by those In attendance. Not long after Mrs.
Graves was stricken two Of the children be-
came Ill. Yesterday Mr.. Graves and the third
child succumbed, and it was then that the
health office was notified, with results as
stated above. Mrs. Stryker has quite a Sc
we're case. The others have not fully de-
veloped, and their gravity cannot be fore
told.
Evening star., 1901-09-16
Machinists VIII Participate.
Columbia Lodge, No. 174, Internationa
Of Machinists, held a specia
meeting yesterday and decided to partici
OUR EXPANDING COMMERCE.
Increase I'm Exports and Imports fol
August.

Increase I'm Exports and Imports for
August.
;, The record of exports and imports for
August show that the exports for the
month were $1O7 1864 against $1O3, ,575, ,965
for the same month OF last year. The total
imports were $72 906, $40, against $61 $50, 4SS
In August of last year. OF the Imports for
the month $42.O41.Oe5 were dutiable and
$50. .S65 sos free Of duty. The imports show
an increase Of about 5000. .OO0 over the
same period last year. while the exports
increased In round numbers about A,OOO,-
600. The excess Of exports over imports
was $A, ,519,577
For the eight months Of the present year
the exports have been 1888. 73O, ,S14, and the
imports $579, 430 479, an excess OF exports
over imports Of $359, 300. 1885, For the eight
months of the year 1900 the exports were
SOLE. .O62. SIC and the imports $564, ,S9S, ,S33. an
excess Of exports over imports OF $751;
163 68S
Evening star., 1901-09-16

nCkO 1OE AC0AOA VI UH0nO Jury.
John F. Campbell. colored. who was ar
rested on several charges Of housebreak-
ing In the daytime, the particulars of
which have been already printed In The
Star, was today arraigned In the Police
Court or the charge Of entering the house
Of Amos Pruett, No. 100 7th street south
east, May %. and stealing a lot of ar
ticles valued at $53; also with breaking into
the house OF Richard T.. Moorson. 1904
Massachusetts, avenue northeast on August
IL and stealing a lot Of goods valued at
$105- The accused was held by Judge
Scott In LOCO bonds for the action OF the
grand jury.
The arrest was made and many of the
stolen articles recovered by Detectives
Hartigan, Bauer. Muller, Boyd and Helan,
who were assigned by Capt. Boardman to
investigate the alleged robberies.
Sarah j. Kicks. cplored. pleaded guilty
OF receiving q lot OF the goods taken by
Campbell. knowing them to have been
stolen. Her personal bonds were taken
for this, but she was committed to jail az
a United States witness against Camp
bell
Evening star., 1901-09-16

The troops designated to form the escort
will assemble on the north side Of Penn
sylvania avenue facing the Executive Man
sion, the left resting on eastern entrance to
the grounds and in inverse order, so that
when the column Is formed to the left the
organizations will be in the order before
designated. The formation will be COM
pleted at am. on. Tuesday the 17th in
s' The civic procession will form in accord
anee with n the DIRECTIONS to be given by the
The officerstef the army and navy select
ed to compose the special guard Of honor
and such other officers of the army and
navy as may be designated will be at the
Capitol So. 50 aS to tl5 receive the remains on
Religious services will be held In the
rotunda Immediately after the arrival of
the remains, fTheEeafter, during the re-
mainder Of the day the body Will lie in
the railroad station in the evening by a
squadron Of rcavalfy. While the cortege
moves to the.lrailroad station minute guns
will.be fred at the navy yard by the yes
Fost Myer aa pattery Da OF aaH
stationed near THE Capitol for the purpose.
At the same hour ahe bells of the several
churches. fire engine houses and of the
school houses will be tolled. The firing of
the minute guns and the tolling of the bells
will continue until the departure Of the
train from the railroad station, at about
The officers OF the army ana navy Sc
lected to compose, the special guard of
honor to accompany the remains Of the
late President to the place of final inter-
ment at Canton, Ohio, will assemble at
the same railroad station at 7:30 pm. to
receive the body and accompany it to the
car reserved for the purpose.
Other officers Of the army, navy and ma
rine corps previously instructed to receive
the body on its arrival Monday evening
will reassembie In full dress uniform at the
same railroad station at 7:3O pm. TUESDAY
to pay final honors to their late command
er-in-chief.
As the necessary limits OF time do not
permit personal Communication with the
public ofy1cers Of the United States and Of
Evening star., 1901-09-16
Contract for Stable.

The District Commissioners have decided
to award the contract for the construction
of stable for the fire department In the
rear of No. engine house. North Carolina
avenue between 9th and 7th streets south
east, to Pavarini & Greer, whose bid
was the lowest, namely, S4.70O. AS the
state of the appropriation would not permit
of the employment of a regular Inspector
Chief Engineer Dutton has appointed a
me mber Of the department to superntend
the construction of the stable An inspec-
tor from the building inspectors Office will
render assistance from time to time.
Evening star., 1901-09-16
THE UNITED SERVICE MOURNS.
Telegrams Received Expressing SOr-
row of Men and Officers.

TelegramS Received Expressing SOr-
row of Men and Officers.
A cable dispatch has been received at the
War Department from General Chaffee, at
Manila, as follows:
'The officers and the soldiers of the dfvi-
sion of the Philippines beg the department
to place an appropriate floral design on the
bier Of the President Of the United States
as a token of a great sorrow. They oner
their deepest sympathy to Mrs. Mckinley.
In answer to this appeal the War Depart
ment arranged with local florist to supply
a handsome white shield with the Sth army
corps badge In the center.
The Navy Department is in receipt Of the
following telegrams:
From Rear Admiral Silas Casey, command
ing the Pacific station:
2 "BREMERTON, September IA.
1.-The commander-in-chief, officers and
men of the Pacific squadron and vessels
on this station learn with deep sorrow of
the death of President Mckinley, announc-
ed in Navy Departments dispatch OF this
day"
From Rear Admiral John ]. Read, COM
mandant of the Portsmouth navy
yard, N. H.:
THE officers and employees Of this yard
and station convey to the department their
profound sorrow at the death Of President
Mckinley"
From Rear Admiral Francis ]. Higginson,
commanding the north Atlantic squad
FORT MONROE, September IA.
sThe sad news contained In the depart
ment's telegram announcing the death of
the President, has caused the deepest sor-
row throughout the squadron. Officers and
men desire to express to Mrs. Mckinley
their profound sympathy for her in her
bereavement"
Later: Learning of the death of the
President 1 returned with. squadron to
Hampton Roads, where shall remain sub
ject to the orders of the department until
after obseQuies."
From Captain William T. Burwell COM
mandant Of the Puget Sound navy
yard:
"BREMERTON, September IA.
"Oficers and men of the navy yard. Puget
Sound, express profound grief for the loss
that our country has sustained"
From Commander Adams of the Alert:
"BREMERTON, September IL
's0A1ceEs. and crew OF Alert desire to ex-
press their deep SORROW at our country's
lOec. - -
From Mr. H T. Scott of the Union Iron
Works: as
"sAN FRANCISCO. September IA.
'My deepest sympathy for the great loss
to the country and ourselves"
Evening star., 1901-09-16
Catholic Organizations.

committee, consisting OF Rev. DIR. Staf-
ford, Mr.. e. J.. Hannah and Mr. Dominick
1. Murphy, has issued notice to all Cath
olic organizations in the District, whether
uniformed or not, to meet at Carroll Insti-
tute Hall this evening to arrange for par
ticipating In the funeral parade tomorrow
The hour has been fixed early, SO that
those who attend may have an opportunity
after the meeting to witness the arrival of
the remains of the dead President.
Evening star., 1901-09-16
lOtice to Army Officers.
TURNED OVER TO MARSHAL.
Sadie Stewart Brought From Pitts
burg for Trial.

Sadie Samuels, alias Sadie Stewart, VINO
is indicted for alleged completely In the
theft of $1,000 worth of diamonds from
Hazel Saunders in a house on Z street
northwest, August 13, and who was ar
rested in Pittsburg Saturday. was brought
here today by Detective Browne and
turned over to the marshal. AT the time
OF her arrest in this city she was given
a hearing before Judge ODonnell and ac-
quilted She left the city soon after her
acquittal and went ts Pittsburg, where she
formerly lived
Evening star., 1901-09-16
Insurance Company Licenses.

Mr. Hopewell II. Darneille, the District
assessor has called the attention Of the
District Commissioners to the fact that
the licenses of all insurance companies and
their agents expire the 31st Of October next
January /, 1902. he states. a new insur-
ance law goes into effect. Mr.. Darneille
recommends that an opinion be secured
from the attorney for the District as to
whether his office has authority to issue
licenses pro rata from November l to De-
cember 81, inclusive.
Evening star., 1901-09-16
Bishop Hurst III I'm London.

A London dispatch says that Bishop
Hurst OF Washington. who is one OF the
delegates to the Methodist Ecumenical con-
ference. now in session in London, was
taken suddenly i'll last night at the Hotel
Cecil.
DR.. G. w. Shoulton Of Washington, who
is attending him. says his condition Is not
necessarily serious. 8
Evening star., 1901-09-16

commanders of ships, squadrons, navy
yards and naval stations, upon receiving
official notice Of the death of President,
are provided for in the naval regulations,
as follows:
Upon the receipt Of official intelligence
of the death of the President of the United
States the senior officer shall direct that
on the following day the ensign and union
jack be displayed at half-mast from sun
rise to sunset, and guns fired every half
hour from all ships present. Similar or
ders shall be given at naval stations
Notice to Army Officers.
The following notice to army officers was
posted at the War Department:
"AH persons mentioned in section 3 of the
order of arrangements for the obsequies Of
the late President of the United States, ex-
cept members of organized societies and
citizens, will report at the White House to
Col. A. NJ. Miller, Corps of Engineers, be-
fore O'Clock Tuesday, September II, in
order that they may be assigned to their
carriages
ORGANIZED societies will receive instruc-
tions from the chief marshal Gen. H. V.
Boynton, as to positions in line. Citizens
will form In the rear of organized socie-
ties"
Evening star., 1901-09-16
Police C0urt Tomorroxv.

Upon the conclusion of the business In
both the United States and District
branches Of the Police Court today an
nouncement was made by Judges Scott and
Mills, respectively, that tomorrow morning
neither court would meet until 1890 O'clock
Evening star., 1901-09-16
THREATENED THE PRESIDENT.
Description of Man Who Said He
would XIII Mr. Roosevelt.

would XIII Mr.. Roosevelt.
Maj. Sylvester received a letter this MORN
ing from Chief Benjamin Murphy of the
Jersey City police force; giving descrip-
tion of the man supposed to be an anarchist,
who said he was going to Buffalo to kill
President Roosevelt. The description given
Of the man Is as. follows:
"a foreigner, very dark complexion, about
thirty-ffve years, quite stout five feet six
or seven inches. black moustache. mixed
with gray; black hair and eyes ) dressed in
dark clothing and black derby hat"
Each detective who went IN duty here this
morning was given q copy OF this descrlp-
tion and was told to be on the lockout for
any one answering TO d.
Evening star., 1901-09-16
Divorce Granted.

Justice Anderson of the Supreme Court
of the District of Columbia has signed a
decree granting Rachel Brooks a divorce
from John H. Brooks on the ground of de-
sertion. The petitioner is authorized to re-
sumo her maiden name, Turner.
Evening star., 1901-09-16

Chief Justice Bingham OF the Supreme
Court of the District Of Columbia today re-
ported for duty, after an absence since the
1st of July. He relieves Justice Anderson,
who has been presiding since the LIST in
stant. The chief justice will be the only
Ing OF the fall term the drst Tuesday Of
next month.
Evening star., 1901-09-16
VIII Filed for proh.,a

The will of James NJ Hilton, dated Oc-
tcber IL. 1899. was filed today for probate.
His estate is bequeathed to his wife.
Frances NJ. Hilton.
Evening star., 1901-09-16
SERVICES OF AToNEMENT.
Hebrew Congregation Dedfcates New
Chapel in Their Cemetery.

The new chapel recently erected In the
cemetery of the Washington Hebrew Con-
gregation was dedicated yesterday as
part of the ceremonies marking the begin
ming of the ten days of repentance inter-
vening between the Jewish new year day
and Yom Kippur, the daw of atonement.
The services in the chapel were conducted
by Rabbi L. Stern. In his dedication ad-
dress Rabbi Stern referred touchlnsly TO
the last words of President Mckinney.
Evening star., 1901-09-16

It matters little what It Is that you want
whether q situation or servants
want" ad. In The Star will reach the per-
son who can d0 your need.
Evening star., 1901-09-16
General Orders Announcing President
McKinley's Death.
SELECTION OF THE GUARD OF HONOR
Directions for Appropriate OBJ
SerVanCeS.
CUSTOM AIRY CEREMONIES

Lieut.. Gen. Miles has issued the following
general order to the army in reference 10
the death of President Nc kinley:
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY.
Adjutant Generals Once,
Washington, September IA, 1Yo1.
General orders.
l. The following order of the Secretary
of War announces to the army the death
of William Mckinley. President OF the
United States:
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critically i'll for some time. is very much
improved although still confined to his

critically i'll for some time. is very much
improved although still confined to his
bed
Edward Crowell, of Erie. Pa. secre-
tary of the Y. NJ. G. A. at that place,
and former secretary of the associa-
ton here. is spending a few days with
parents and friends in this city.
Mrs. Roger Powell died Christmas
morning ut her home on Philadelphia
avenue, West PittstOn. after q long
period OF suffering with bronchitis.
Deceased was So years of age and had
been /; resident of this place for the
greater part of her life. She is sur
vived by five grown up children. as
| follows: Thomas Powell of Pittston:
Louis Powell. OF West Pittston: Mrs.
Albert Sutter, of Wilkes Barre: Mrs.
Chester Quinn. and Miss Evelyn
Powell, of West Pittston. The funeral
will take place Friday afternoon at two
o'clock with interment in Pittston
cemetery.
A slight fire occurred yesterday morn-
ing in the bottling establishment of II.
j. CorcOran located on the alley at the
rear of South Main street.
DR.. Mahon. president of the hospital
staff, Tuesday received a check for $1OO
from the Wyoming Valley Traction
company for the hospital.
The Mendellshon Mixed choir Of West
Pittston, under the leadership of
Richard Harris. will reorganize and
prepare to compete at an eisteddfod to
be held in the Baptist church at Wilkes
Barre next Washington's borthday.
For the past few days Rev. Father
Mccoy, of New York city, has been con-
Quoting a mission in st. Cecilia's
church at Sturmervile that has been
crowned with much success. Within
that time over 300 people approached
communion. The missions closed with
a grand illustrated lecture last night on
the Life of Christ" at which one of
the features was the rendition of "The
Holy CITY, by Mr.. Quinnan of thic
city.
/ Residents Of Duryea have "a literary
treat in store for them next week when
Willard ID. Howe will give impersona-
tions of David Copperfield. Mr.. Howe
is rightly considered one of the most
clever impersonators and characters in
that profession, being considered by
many Il fitting rival for Leland Y.
Powers, and is greeted with well pleas
ed audiences where ever he appears. ON
Jan, 3rd, he will be heard in the Brick
NJ. c, church, and during the evening
soprano solos will be rendered by Mrs.
w. Il, Evans, of Pttston.
A. ID. Hicks, for the past % years in
charge of the Delaware & Lackawanna
station at West Pittston. has resigned
his position, his resignation to take ef-
feet Jan. |, Mr.. Hicks has proven Il
very efficient station MASTER always
very courteous and Obliging to the
patrons of that railroad, and has many
friends who will miss his familiar figure
about the station. Mr.. Hicks will de-
vote his time in the future to the sell
ling of fruit trees. etc. His successor
Is f, II. Rogers of Conklin, N. V, who
has had charge of the station at that
place.
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vacation with Mr.. AMI Mrs. Il. {.
Harding.
Miss Florence Robbins has gone 20
Yonl;ers, to work for MIS-. FEED Dav-
cnport.
Mrs. Cole, of Syracuse, was called
here by the illness of her sister law,
Mrs. j. c. Tanner.
Miss Emily Chamberlain. who has
been attending school at the Plains,
is spending her vacation with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. J. Chamberlain.
Mrs. w. Il. Guile spent Christmas;
with her daughter i'll Scranton.
Mrs. Daniel Brundage was called to
Kingsley Monday by the illness of her
grandchild.
Miss Clyde Patterson, Jessie Rob-
bins and Carrie Brewster, of Strouds-
burg Normal school. are spending
their vacation with their parents.
Louise Sophia, of Bloomsbury Nor
NAL school, is home for Christmas Va
cation.
Mrs. j. g. Tanner is very sick at
this writing. Dr. Gardner. of Mont
rose. was called as counsel Christmas;
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Mcconnell and
two daughters. spent Christmas Day
with Mrs. Lizzie Tiffany in Kingsley
Miss Nellie Picket of Scranton. is
spending her vacation with her sister,
Mrs. Lew Burdick
Phil. Alworth. of New York, is home
for visit.
Miss Addie Jeflers is home for vaca-
ton.
Mrs. Julia lIstabrook is visiting her
daughter in Carbondale.
The Christmas exercises of both
churches We're we'll attended and the
Jubilee singers favored lis With fine
selection.
Lynn Brainard was going to New
Milford with milk last Friday and as
he was going down what is known as
Mott Hill, the pole of the wagon
broke. letting the load onto the horses.
The team became frightened and ran.
One horse was killed and the other
was hurt quite badly. Lynn jumped
and escaped with slight injuries.
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FACTORYVILLE,
Special 10 the Scranton Tribune.


Factoryville, Dec. 2G.-The Christmas
entertainment at the Baptist church.
Tuesday evening and at the Methodist
church Wednesday evening We're we'll
attended and very enjoyable.
The Evergreen cottage at the Meth
very pretty.
Miss Leona May, the only daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Warner was
united in marriage to Mr.. Samuel G..
Reynolds last Tuesday morning by the
Rev. James n. Lee. The popular young
couple are taking Il bridal tour through
New Jersey.
Misses Blanche. Kathryn, and Nina
Stark attended the wedding of their
cousin Miss Clara Stark to Mr.. Ace ut
East Lemon, Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Bard, mother of w. w. Bard is
seriously i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. j. Crisman have been
spending week with friends at Mont
rose.
Rev. and Mrs. j. n. Lee, are visiting
relatives at Oneonta, n. Y.
Miss Anna Worden of Dalton, spent
Christmas with her brother Mr. Hiram
B. Worden.
DR. and Mrs. Beardsley and daughter
Muriel of Binghamton, n. Y. and Mr..
Mrs. S. n. Smrell of Scranton We're
guests of their mother Mrs. Sarah
Smrel of this place.
There will be no preaching at the