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The Washington times., 1902-01-14
BRICKLAYERS IN SESSION.
Thirty-SiNth Annual Convention BE.
ing Held in Pittsburg.

PITTSBURG, Pa, Jan. 13.-The thirty
sixth annual convention of the Bricklay-
ers and Masons' International Union is in
progress at Central Turner Hall, and is
attended by bricklayers and masons from
all parts of the United States and Canada
The assembly is the largest the organi-
zation has held for some time. and ques-
tions of great import 10 the International
Union are to be discussed and settled at
its sessions.
The 325 delegates marched to the hall
National President George p. Gubbins
presided at the morning session and re-
sponded to the address OF welcome by
John Henry. president of the local union
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Continued from First Page)
When the question of frauds In the post
office arose in May, 1900, it was discov-
cred that these reports were not being
sent
BristOw Was Questioned.
He wrote to Chief Clerk Bris.ow ask
ing why he had not carried out the order
and instructing him to investigate the
matter thoroughly and report thereon
He thought a possible explanation of the
non-carrying out of the order was the
executive order of the President issued
in May, 1899
The fiscal took the position that if the
executive order of the President was rea-
son for Noncompliance with the recon-
mendation of Sullivan and Leathermar
regarding monthly statements. 1t could
also be applied to the instructions con-
tanned in the letter from Ra;hbone to
Bristow
The fiscal pointed out that the date of
the order of Rathbone appointing a com
mission to report on a uniform rate of
box rent was June ,. the same date as
the report of Sullivan and Leatherman.
The witness was asked if he remembered
any question of surplus of $1,000 be-
Ing found by Sullivan and Leatherman.
He replied that he had a vague recollec-
ton of the matter.
Thought Matter Settled.
Neely claimed that ne had advanced
such sum to the postoffice funds. When
asked If the special agents complained of
any difference in the accounts of the
Cienfuegos and Cardenas Offices. the wit
ness replied that some Question had been
raised, but he understood that it was
settled at the time
Rathbone was very cool and collected
He never appeared embarrassed and
made a good impression
The Washington times., 1902-01-14
TROLLEY LINE OPENING.
Springfield and Hartford Celebrate
Their New Tie.

HARTFORD, Conn, Jan. 1S.-The open
ing Of the new street car line between
this city and Springfield today, tool, place
with the most elaborate ceremonies since
the steam line linking the two cities was
completed.
The first electric car went over the
route. leaving here at 10 o'clock 1t con-
tanned all the city officials, a lot of prom
inent public men, a large press delega-
ton and other invited guests.
In Springfield the party will be re-
ceived by the city government representa-
tives and banqueted.
The line not only connects this city
with Springfield, but with Northampton,
Westicld, Holyoke, Worcester, and Bos-
ton. II forms continuous line between
Boston, Worcester. Springfield Hartford.
and Merilen, where there is the first
break in the proposed route to New York.
II gives a total stretch Of 135 miles of
trolley road.
The Washington times., 1902-01-14
SOUGHT A DUEL.
Wealthy Resident of New Hampshire
Challenged NeighbOr to Fight.

BERLIN, N. H, Jan. 13.-Charles
Brooks, one of the wealthiest residents
OF this place, is under arrest here on a
charge OF challenging Frank H. Cross, a
large property holder and also a promi-
nent resident, to a duel.
Judge Rich has reserved decision in the
case, pending the submitting of written
arguments. There is no statute in the
state governing such cases, and the old
English common law will be used Brooks
challenged Cross after the two men had
disputed regarding the ownership of GER
tain land.
IL was to be duel to the death. ac-
cording to the challenge. Cross failed
to accept the challenge. and. instead had
Brooks arrested. Because of the promi
nence of both parties the affair has caused
considerable excitement.
The Washington times., 1902-01-14
GREATLY ALARMED
by n Persistent Cough. But rermn-
nently Cured by CbamberIain's
Cough Remedy.

Mr.. II. p. Burbage, stHdent at law. in
Greenville S. C., had been troubled for four or
FIVE years with continuous cough which he
says, greatly alarmed me, causing me TO fear
Nr. Burbage, having seen chamber.ain's Cough
Remedy advertised, concluded TO try it. Now
read what he says of it: II soon felt a remark
able change, and after using two bottles OF the
twenty-five cent size, permanently cured"
persistent cough is of the first symptoms Of
consumption, and ais iesr Of that disease was
we'll founded. He exereised good judgment in
selecting remedy, this preparation is one
Of great merit and is famous for its cures Henry
Evans, Wholesale and Retail. and all drugg ists
sell II.
The Washington times., 1902-01-14
DESPERATE NEGRO SUBDUED.
Stabbed a Policeman and Was Well
Clubbed in Return.

SOMERVILLE, y. j., Jan. 13.-George
Vandervoort, a desperate negro, attempt
ed to kill Policeman Robert Henderson
here tonight. Henderson was about to
put the negro, who is an old offender, un-
der arrest when he drew a knife and
plunged it into the policeman's breast.
The blade penetrated three heavy coats
worn by Henderson and inflicted a slight
flesh wound. The desperate made a sec
ond thrust with his knife at Hendersons
neck, when he was felled TO the ground by
the policeman's club.
The negro was overpowered by Hender
son, who finally landed him in the county
Jail. VandervooTt was recently arrested
on suspicion of robbing the home of Judge
Louis Schenck, of the Somerset Court,
but was releas sed for lack of evidence.
The Washington times., 1902-01-14

posed Mr.. Hill in the recent contest be-
fore the Court of Appeals in the Molineux
case, Mr.. Milburn winning on the demand
for new trial for Molineux.
Mr.. Milburn is worth about $1,000, 600.
He is a great orator. Notwithstanding
the differences in legal matters between
Mr.. Hill and Mr.. Milburn. the two men
are very strong personal friends
The Washington times., 1902-01-14
TWO SHOT IN A FIGHT.
ARRAY Followed Alleged Attempt to
Assassinate "a Policeman.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Jan. 13.-Polce-
man Joseph Cruze alleges that an attempt
was made to assassinate him while he was
going home early this morning.
He was off duty, and while passing
along a dark street five shots were fired
in quick succession, the bullets going
near him. A moment later the officer
saw crowd on a corner and asked if
they had fired. The men denied it, but
when Cruze tried to arrest Lon Nelson he
was surrounded.
A fight followed in which Lon Nelson
and his brother, Alex Nelson, were shot.
Neither is expected to live The Nelson's
were found without arms.
The Washington times., 1902-01-14
SENATOR SEWELL'S WILL.

Instrument, PrObnted Yesterday, he
Iueaths Property to Family.
CAMDEN, n. j.. Jan. 13-The will OF
United States Senator w. J. Sewell was
probated in the Camden County surro-
gates office at noon today.
The will contains no public bequests
and the entire estate is left to his widow,
Mrs. Helen Sewell, and their FIVE chill
dren, Capt. Robert Sewell, Mrs. Helen
Borie. W. Joyce Sewell, Miss Sara Sewell,
and Mrs. B. F. T. Courlaender. of Bal
timore, in equal shares.
No valuation of the estate has yet been
made, but it probably will be less than
$500. coo.
The Washington times., 1902-01-14
COUNTESS CASSINI.



Constantine
sian Ambassador Makowk of
President
NewY
America time
mat Count Casn
soc leaders.
The Washington times., 1902-01-14
Stop That Head Cold in 10 Minutes

or 1t will develop into chronic catarrh DIR.
Agnew's Catarrhal Powder stops cold in the head
in ten minutes. and relieves most acute and deep
seated cataTh after one applci tion. Cures quick
ly and permanently. II have used DR.. Agnew's
Catarrhal Powder with best results II is a great
remedy, and ! never cease recommending it,
John Z. Dell. Paulding, Ohio. Sold by f. S.
Williams. Ninth and Streets. and Edmords
Williams. Third Street and Pennsylvania Avenue
-f2
The Washington times., 1902-01-14
RATHBONE NOW ON THE RACK.

Continued from First Page.)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-09-24
KILLED FROM AMBUSH.

Mississippi Farmer Shot Down While
Returning Home from Church.
Jackson, Miss, Sept 2S,-Each week
the country press brings in reports OF
murders and assasslnations in out-of-
the-way places, which have escaped
notice in the press dispatches The
story has pust reached here of an as
sassination in Pike county near the
Antioch church.
John NJ. Regan a farmer was going
home from urch, accompanied by
his brother, 1 Regan, and Bill Dean,
when a gun s discharged from am.
bush and JoRh Regan fell to the road.
side mortally wounded. A man named
Hugh Forbes was suspected Of the
crime having had a previous dlfiicul-
ty with Regan. and he was placed IN.
der arrest, but denied all knowledge
Of the affair Afterwards he made
his escape and has not since been
captured. Craps and blind tigers ara
thought to be the chief factors in the
killing
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-09-24
TROOPS ON GUARD.
Colonel StilIwel Sends Detachments
to the Different Colieries.

Colonel StiIwel Sends Detachments
to the Different Colieries.
Scranton, Pa. Sept. 23.-Nine com
nies Of the Thirteenth regiment ordered
out last night are in camp in a field
just east of the Delaware and Hudson
railroad station at Oliphant, near here.
Colonel Stillwell, in command sent
detachments of troops to the differ
ent collieries In the vicinity shortly
after the regiments arrival
The report concerning the trouble
at Archibald last night was mislead-
ing. There was no disturbance in Ar
chibald. The rioting occurred at the
Ridge" in Winton borough, where
there was clash between rioters and
a party of workmen reinforced by
coal and iron police John Burnett,
Of Philadelphia, one of the police, was
shot In the arm. There has been
no disturbance at the "BIdge" today
Colonel Stillwell is preparing to send
troops there.
The Hungarian who was shot in the
attack upon Deputy Sheriff McAndrew
and Superintendent Burckeiser yester-
day afternoon, died today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-09-24
QUIET AT TAMAQUA.
Strikers Piekets on Patrol, but No
Violence Reported.

Strikers Pickets on Patrol, but No
Violence Reported.
TamGQua. Pa, Sept. 23.-Strikers'
pickets patrol the Creek colliery today
in an effort to prevent nonunion men
from going to work, but no violence is
reported
The collieries are working as usual,
and the operators report few gains.
East Lehigh colliery, an individual op.
eration, is ready to start and the op-
orators claim that they have petitions
for work daily. Those in a position
to know say that if a break occurs in
the strikers ranks here it Will be due
to the small amount of relief being dis.
tributed. 1t Is claimed that 50 a
week is the largest amount a married
striker can secure in sub-district
No. l.
Throughout the Mahoney and She
nandoah regions quiet is reported. Sol
diers' pickets were out as usual all
night, but no acts Of violence are re
ported, and the few collleries are
working as usual.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-09-24
FOR NEW ORGANIZATION.
Movement to Form Southern Assoela'
Ainn Of Eirn Chiefs.

Movement to Form Southern Assoela'
ton Of Fire Chiefs.
birmingham, Ala, Sept 23.--The Of
ecers Of the Alabama Chiefs OF Police
association have inaugurated move
mont for the organization Of SOUTH
arm association Of chiefs Of police. IL
IN proposed to include Texas, Arkansas,
Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama Geor-
oia Tennessee Florida, North caro-
iva South Carolina, Virginia, West
virginia Kentucky, Missouri. oklaho'
ma and Indian Territory in the new
organization. 80. A.,
G d. Chambers. secretary OF the Al
sbama association, is now engaged IN
sending out letters to the chiefs OF po
Nee in the above named states and Ter
,,ito,.los asking for their cooperation
IN the movement The purpose IS e
draw these officers together in close
touch with a view to more eihclen
work and for special purposes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-09-24
OVER 100000 PENSIONERS.
Roll Passes the Predictions Of Those
Opposlnu Pension Legislation.

Roll Passes the Predictions OF Those
Opposing Pension Legislation.
Washington, Sept, 23.-Tho United
States pension list has passed the
/ 900 900 mark. The annual report OF
Commissioner Ware, which will be
made public for the annual encamp'
ment OF the Grand Army of the Re,
public. will show that at the end OF
the last fiscal year ending June
last, the pension rolls lacked 554 names
Of being 100000. During July. how
ever 2,051 names were added to the
list bringing the total to 1Ool,49Z
AT the end of the last fiscal year
the number on the rolls exceeded all
previous records, and with the July ad'
d.tion Il has passed the predictions
made by those who have opposed pen
siop legislation. Pensions growing
out of the spanish-American war have
had a great deal to do with the IN
crease. although the number OF ac-
tually pensloned is small in proportion
10 the entire number Of men-some'
thing like 5OO,OOO-who served in tha'
war.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-09-24
ON HOOPER YOUNG
LAWS GRIP FASTENS
Murderer of Mrs. Pulitzer
Arrested at Derby, Conn.
HE TALKS OF THE MURDER,

says he D1d MOI NiIl WITS T1l'eNe''
but that Another Man Did and that
Afterwards Tried to Cut Body Up
and Put 1t In a Trunk.
Derby. Conn. Sept 23.-Wllltam
Hooper Young, the alleged murderer
of Mrs. Annie Pulitzer in New York
left here this morning for New YORK
In the custody of New York detec'
tves
In the guise OF tramp he had been
wandering about the country for sew
eral days, when he was arrested Sun
day evening by the deputy police ON
suspicion. Although his description
correspondent closely with that s,Nlt out
by the New York officers. the prison
er at first stoutly denied any connec'
ton with the murder, and even when
he was confronted with man who
was formerly a fellow-workman, he
still denied his identity. But last
evening. vgn the arrival of a man
with whom he had been intimately &C
quainted, the prisoner acknowledged
that he is william Hooper Young.
During the interview with the Off
GERS which followed Young's admls'
sion of his identity. he is said to have
made a confession regarding the crime,
The exact nature of this confession
was not made public.
Youngs departure was witnessed by
several hundred persons at the rail
road station, but he paid no attention
to the curiosity of the spectators. He
looked fresh and much better than
yesterday when he went through the
trying ordeal of Identification. The
prisoner made no objection to his re-
movai to New York.
William f. Hart, of New York, who
has been retained as counsel for Young
arrived here early today He imme'
diately went to the jail and talked
with Young for an hour on more, AT
the close of the interview Hart said
IF this man is sane. II he is all
right, do not know what to think.
HIS story Is more like that Of a mad.
man. 1t is simply wonderful.
Il want to have him examined by an
expert on insanity before go on. His
motive was not revenge"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-09-24
PRESIDENT AT LoGANsPoRr.
Cheering Crowd Greets Him-Made a
Short Speech.

Short Speech.
Logansport, Ind, Sept. 2s.--PTesi.
dent Roosevelt and party reached Lo.
garspogt at T!15 O'Clock th1s nop0Ang.
a. large crowd was asse1Hb4e6 at tbs
WabaSh station to greet btn, HIS
stop was unusually long. due TO bis
train being transferred from the. Wa,
bash to the Panhandle tracks heVo.
The distance between the stations IeRs
him only 5 minutes for his speech,
which was made from a platform built
on the high school lawn.
The party was driven 70 the high
school at brisk trot, the Spanish
American war veterans and Grand AT.
my of the Republic marchers hustIing
to keep up. Mayor Vaughan intro.
duced the president and the speaker
was interrupted frequently by cheers.
Upon the platform were seated $50
persons and the president shook hands
with a few of these before leaving
Others tried to reach his hand as he
climbed into his carriage. He over
looked the outstretched hands and
stood in the carriage raising his hal
and bowling The crowd seemed tC
resent this, for when Mr.. Roosevelt
was here during the last campaign he
shook hands with every one who could
get near enough
Four of the local police force, mount
ed, were detailed to guard the pres
ident's carriage and they had about al
they could do to keep within range
Secret service men accompanying tn,
president were in a carriage next t
the president and kept a watchfu
eye on the crowd. The line Of marc,
carried the president and part,
through the principal streets and res
idence portions. The party left OF
time at 8:15 o'clock FOR KOkomo.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-09-24
sRooKs-RloDLE FEuD
Mcfarland Tells Of Bloody Fight al
Snokonee |. r.


Eufaula. /. r., Sept. 23.---Describing
the feud fight between the Brooks
and Riddle factions, at spokogss. I
T.. in which willis, John and Clifford
Brooks and "Old Man Riddle were
killed and John Brooks mortally
wounded, James Mcfarland. of the
Riddle party last night said;
willis Brooks and his two sons, clf
and John, came to spokogee armed.
and met Riddle at the postoffice. John
Brooks stopped the old man and threat
ened to kill him. was standing on
the corner when Riddle ran and WHY'S
Brooks threw a cartridge into hip gun
and said he would kill Riddle for
luck. He fired and missed, but chn
Brooks then shot Riddle in the back
Of the head as he ran out. He fell
dead. He was tnarmed. John
I Brooks then told his father to look Of
me. standing on the corner. Wills
Brooks ana his boys began firing at
me. and / returned the fire. VS.
Brooks fell, arose and q'ngan shptlns
again. but finally fell for good. Iae
BOYS then went down, shooting 70 the
last"
Mcfarland and the other Riddleitea
surrendered and are in jail.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-09-24
- J0I
r .O0LS SHATTERED.
Western Ideas Are RevoIutionizlng tho
Fowery Kingdom.

Flowery Kingdom.
New H)rk, Sept. 23-Bishop David
Hastings Moore, of the Methodist Epls.
copal church, having supervision Of
China, Japan and Corea, who reached
this city to spend five months I'm the
Open-door missionary movement In
which his church is now interested
says, regarding the fresh outbre91s$H,
the Boxers In China, that he does
believe there will be anotk.er ge.9 y
uprising in the future.
That China can ever be what it
was before that outbreak is impossi-
bic" he said. Her idols are shat
tered The sacred wall around Pekin
has been dug down to admit the loco
motive; the legations are enlarged and
rebuilt with reference to any further
trouble, The empire has been shot
through and through with western
ideas. which TO the natives seem 20
have an omnipotence all their own.
Timothy Richard Is commissioned by
the emperor to reconstruct the educa'
tlonal system on western models"
As to our trade prospect with China
the bishop is enthusiastic. He also
believes that the United States should
follow the example Of the great pow
ers in especially training young men
for the consular and diplomatic SER
vice. He has no doubt Of the ultimate
Chrlstlanizatlon Of China He is UNI
certain as to the final form Christian-
ity will take but is confident that It's
enirit will move and dominate the
china that is..tQ be-. Bishop Moors
viii retliks @ the OIisn !
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-09-24
The SiCkest Man is Not Always in Bed,

The meanest kind of sickness is Just TO be able
attend to duties and yet not feel equal to the task
The eternal grind keeps many in the traces who
ought to be in bed.
A thorough course of Johnson's Chill and Fever
Tonic would give new lease on life to such people
1t tones up the the whole digestive apparatus Puts
splendid appetite. Renews strength and restores
vitality.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-09-24
Rare Old Minlin Sold

Montgomery, Ala. Sept. 23.-The
old De Czeke violin. which figured 50
conspicuously in the contest over the
old musicians will between his Austri-
an heirs and Miss Rosa Hardin. OF
Louisville, has been at last sold at ad.
ministrator's sale and brought the dis
appointing price of $3.50. Miss Har.
din was herself among the bidders. but
1t was knocked down TO a real estate
agent acting for some unknown must
clan Musicians here believe that It
brought only a fraction of what # Is
worth and that It is really one Of the
most rare and valuable Instruments
In thn mnrI1
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-09-24
TRAGEDY AT LANeDALE, GA.
In Duel One Man Killed, Another Fa
tally Wounded.

In Duel One Man Killed, Another Fa'
tally Wounded.
West Point, Ga, Sept. ga terri
Bile tragedy was enacted at Langdale,
a mill town on the Chattahoochee val
ley railroad, miles from here, sun
day night.
The participants in the duel were
VIII Owens and VIII Phillips. The
former is dead and the latter is at
the point of death. having bullet In
his left lung in the region of his heart.
1t seems that Owens had been pay
ing attention to Phillips sister for
some time and had written her sever
al letters. One of these was read
by Phillips, who took offense at part
of it. He Immediately went out to
find Owens, and saw him accompany.
ing a Miss Henderson home from
church He allowed Owens to take
the young lady home and waylaid him
between the home of Miss Hender.
son and his own, the spot selected be-
ing a branch in the flats. He imme.
diately began curslng and abusing
Owens, who. in his turn, replied equal.
ly vehemently. Both whipped out
pistols about the same time and began
firing Owens shot is the one now
in Phillips lung. The latter's first
shot brought Owens to his knees and
he begged Phillips not to kill him,
However, it is said, the latter paid no
attention to his pleadings. but emptied
his revolver calmly reloaded and re-
emptied it. He then fell exhausted.
Parties living in the neighborhooj
ran to the scene of the shooting to
find each man in pool Of his own
blood. Both were removed to their
respective homes Owens was dead
and Phillips was unconscious, Ply.
sicians attended him, but he Is still In
critical condition It is hardly ex'
rnc+ad 4bot ba NTH roonyAr
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-09-24
OFFICE OF J. R. LAsSITER.

HENDSONVILLE, S. c., Sept. 3 1896.
Mr.. A. B. GIRARDEAU, Savannah, Ga.
DEAR SIR:-Some years ago operated float
ing saw-miIl on the Savannah River My base of
operations was being constantly changed, and my
hands were always exposed to the worst malarial
influences. | employed over one hundred hands,
and the work conducted as much in water as
out of it. For this reason, in August and Septem-
ber there was great loss Of time and business, on
account of sickness among the workers.
My attention was then called to Johnson's Chill
and Fever Tonic, and I determined to give the
medicine a trial. | procured 1t, and those who
sick put on this treatment, and those who
were feeling badly were at once given the Tonic.
In a short time every one Ofthe one hundred hands
was well and reported for duty; and from that time
on | used nothing else but JOhnsOn's Tonic, and
never had another case of fever
Yours very truly,
j. r. LASSITER.