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The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-01
EASY FOR Y. M. C. A.
Won Three League Bowling Games From
Business Mems Club.

The bowling team representing the Y.
NJ C. A. was in great form last night
and won three league bowling games right
off the reel from the Business Mems Club
of South Washington. So consistent was
the work of the winners that only thirty
seven pins separated the high and low
totals.
The Visitors had several changes in
their lineup with the usual result-they
lacked team work and their best efforts
brought little profit in the way of totals.
Krauss easily led the evening with 1s6
average. and he had best single score
with 2l5. in which he bowled a clean
game without break.
Pearson increased his average consid-
erably. closing the evening with 16s aver
age to his credit and 1872 as second best
single score, and but for bad splits in his
second game he would have been with the
top man.
The results of these games does not al
ter the teams standing in the league race
and it no longer has hopes. except for
place among the three leaders.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-01
Services in Kingston.

Special facilities were secured by Mr..
Dent for the coaling of American vessels
in Kingston, and on one occasion it Is
said he instigated the disabling of the
Harvard's machinery that size might
evade the British neutrality proclama-
ton and remain in port for longer period
than twenty-four hours. for the purpose
of sending dispatches from the American
fleet and receiving instructions from the
Navy Department
1t was Consul Dent who proposed to Ad-
miral Sampson the Manzanillo expedition
and the pilot which he furnished for that
engagement was used by Commander Lu-
cien Young upon the Hist on that ey-
petition and during the remainder OF the
war.
The pilot Nunez, who recently figured
so prominently in the Schley- Sampson in
vestigation. was persuaded by Mr.. Dent to
enter the American service. He was sent
in British steamer from Jamaica to Ad-
miral Schley. and by communicating with
the insurgents brought to the admiral the
first absolutely authentic information as
to the Spanish fleet in Santiago.
1t was also upon the urgent solicitation
of Consul Dent that the blockade of the
south side of Cuba was decided upon.
AS a reward for his services as consul
at Kingston, Mr.. Dent was rendered by
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-01
Work Was Not Impeded.

These changes, however, did not in the
least interfere or impede the business of
the office. Every change was an improve
ment which facilitated rather than re-
tarded business.
One of the most radical changes inau-
gurated was the system of taxing costs
in all cases under consideration in the
office.
This part of the work has been placed
in charge of one particular clerk. and at
any time parties interested can any min
ute learn exactly what costs are due.
1t is the unanimous opinion of the bar
that il is better conducted today than at
any time in its history.
The first employment of Mr.. Dent was
that of stenograDher in the various
courts Of the District. He then became
clerk in the War and Treasury De-
partments. and was subsequently trans
ferred to the Department of State. He
was the private secretary for the Hon
Robert r. Hit, and subsequently, the
private secretary and literary assistant of
James G. Blaine. He was also private
secretary TO Secretary of State John W.
Foster While associated with Mr.. Blaine
he was also the official reporter of the
Maine huuse OF representatives While
in the Department of State. Mr.. Dent twice
made tour of inspection of the Consular
Service in the West Indies and Mexico and
spent much time In this service through
out Cuba. He was twice United States
Consul at Kingston. Jamaica. His latest
appointment was in June, 1897. There Mr..
Dent found ample field to display his I'M
firing capacity for work and his fearless
aggressiyeness, which are his main char
acteriSficS
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-01
STANDING or Ellie TEAMS
INTER-CITY BASEBALL.
Local Y. M. c. A. and West Branch of
Baltimore Play Here Tonight.

The West Branch Y. NJ. C. A., of Balti-
more, will be here tonight for the return
game in the inter-city series OF indoor
baseball with the local Y. NJ. c. A. The
game will be played in the gymnasium
OF the latter 1872 G Street. These teams
are leaders in their respective cities. and
each has lost only one game in its league.
and as a result an interesting and holly
contested game may be expected.
The local league game scheduled for to-
night for the COrcoran and Y. NJ. C. 4.
teams is postponed on account of the
inter-city game.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-01

President Mckinley the office OF Register
Of Wills for the District of Columbia He
took the oath of Office in October, 1899.
Since then many reforms have been in
stituted by him in the administration of
his office, with a view to facilitating the
business of the public, and an entire re-
organization effected of an office the sur
rounding conditions of which demanded
energetic attention.
At his request Probate Court is now
held every morning. instead of once a
week as heretofore. His one aim has been
to thoroughly organize the system OF
handling the business of the Probate
Court, and that he has succeeded well is
the general verdict of both lawyers and
laymen who come into contact with the
office of the Register of Wills.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-01
CAROLS Versus Mortons.

The Carroll Institute and Morton Cadet
teams will play a game tonight in the
District Basketball League series in the
gymnasium of the CAROLS. The teams
are well matched. and as both have taken
hard practice for this contest an inter
esting meeting is promised lovers OF the
sport.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-01
RADICAL CHANGES
In PROBATE COURT
Work in Register of Wills Of
flee Up at Closing Hour.
INFORMATION EASY TO OBTAIN
New Methods in Direct Contrast With
Conditions That Existed Before In
cumbent, Mr.. Louis A. Dent, Assumed
Charge.

1t is an easy matter now to obtain in
formation relative to all matters of pro-
bate. The work in the Office of the Regis
ter Of Wills is up to date. with the clos
ing Of the office daily. This condition has
been brought about by hard work and a
large force of clerks during the last two
and one half years.
The incumbent. Louis A. Dent, was ap-
pointed to the office in October. 1899. and
since then nearly the whole system Of
business has been completely changed.
To begin with, the name OF this branch
of the Supreme Court OF the District was
changed from Orphans Court to Probate
Court by the recent codifiers of the laws
for the government of the District.
Many Changes Made.
Immediately after Mr.. Dent took charge
of the office he inaugurated many radical
changes in the methods which had been
in vogue. System was applied to every
thing in every branch of the office. In
order TO carry out his plans greater and
better office appointments and accommo-
dations were necessary.
large number of clerks was also
necessary to inaugurate the changes in
the method of receiving filing. and caring
for the papers of the office.
The changes inaugurated were not only
applied to the current work. but also to
every paper which has been filed since
the establishment of the Office of Register
of Wills.
This work has now practically been
completed. and at the close of each day
the records of the office are practically
I'D to date
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-01
Report on Books.

Mr. Ainsworth r. Spoford, Assistant
Librarian Of Congress, makes the follow
ing report on books:
"Our public library already possesses
a goodly share of the books which may
be called standard literature. both old
and new.
The select catalogue published by the
American Library Association il 1893 has
been largely awaited of, and most books
contained IN it have been added to the
library. AS this selection. made by the
highest intelligence and experience of a
body of expert Librarians. contains moth
ing which we should not have for popular
circulation, it is recommended that all
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-01
POLICEMAN WAS AGGRIEVED.
Caused Negroes Arrest for Using Disre.
spectful Language.

Policeman Curd had Wesley Nichols
colored. in court yesterday charged with
being disorderly.
He testified that as he passed Nichols
Thursday night, the negro remarked
There's a of looking cop"
Judge Scott concluded that Nichols Of
fence was not serious, and let him off on
personal bonds.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-01
Bows 0vercoats in the Sale.

And with the Overcoats the small lots of Refers
we'll. Staple styles and Novelty styles swell, swag
ger Coats for boys But only very few of them:
and complete line of sizes.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-06-27
Special Summer Excursion Rates

To Colorado and Utah points June
July, August and September, 1902
Following round trip rates to Denver
Colorado Springs, Pueblo and Glen.
wood Springs, Col, Ogden and Salt
Lake City, Utah, are hereby announc.
ed via the Mobile & Ohio r. r.
To Denver Colorado Springs and
Pueblo, Col, June l to 81. inclusive,
July II to 81, inclusive, August Is to
%, inclusive, August Is to 20, iuclu-
sive, and September II to15, inclusive,
S31 go with final limit for return pas
sage October 81, 1902. TO Ogden and
Salt Lake City, Utah, on same dates
and limit, $4475. TO Glenwood
Springs, Col, $500 higher than rate
to Denver.
To Denver, Colorado Springs and
Pueblo, Colorado, June % to %, inclu-
sive, July to Ii, inclusive, August
to IA, inclusive, August % and "a and
August 30 to September 10, inclusive,
$500 with final limit for return pas
sage October 81, 1902 TO Ogden and
Salt Lake City, Utah, on same dates
and limit, $4,000. TO Glenwood
Springs, Col, $1,000 higher than rate
to Denver.
For further particulars call on or
write to r. G. GARTH, Agent.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-06-27
Called to Union City.

Rev. Samuel w. Kendrick, pastor
of the Baptist church at Pulaski
who is visiting in Fulton, has beer
unanimously called by the members
OF the Baptist church at Union City
as their pastor. Rev. Kendrick has
the matter under serious consider.
alton and will announce his decis-
ion in few days. Rev. Kendrick
married Miss Lizzie Lou Harris of
this city and is one of the most
prominent young ministers in the
Baptist field, He is an eloquent
and learned preacher and if the
Union City people secure him they
are to be congratulated. Fulton
Leader.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-06-27
The Conservatory.

Emil Wilde, with the Union City
Floral Company, who is in Louis,
vile this week buying large stock
and an extensive new variety OF
plants and flowers, informs us that
work has been in progress about a
month on the company's lot and
buildings on the hill in the south
eastern part of the city. He says
they are just in receipt this week
of the material for the main build
ing, which is to be completed as
rapidly as possible. The lot is 1914
by 425 feet, and the greenhouses
$50 feet long with an average width
of 10 feet. There will be also 1000
square feet of hot beds. Mrs. Iris
Brown is proprietor and head OF
the enterprise and there is no doubt
that it viii be one of the most at
tractivS and successful improve
ments in the city.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-06-27

Imitation Panama Hats, not S25,
only $1.50 FISH BROS.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-06-27

For your stomach's sake drink
Pep-Vito-at Dahnke's.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-06-27
Shooting Craps in a Box Car.

A couple of pistol shots in the
neighhorhood of the waterworks
alarmed the people of that vicinity
Sunday evening, the shots coming
from the pistol of Chief of Police
Kinnard, who fred his weapon in
order to bring to halt several ne
groes who had been caught shoot
ing craps in box car on siding.
But the shots only increased the
negroes speed, and they all escap-
ed. But in their hurry one Of them,
Jim Ednes, lost his gun, which was
afterwards found in the car by a
boy, who carried it over to the
waterworks and turned it over to
Engineer Allen. The weapon was
a SO Harrington, which the negro
did not care to lose, so he returned
after awhile and made inquiries
about his lost property. He found
out where it was, went over to see
Mr.. Allen, described the pistol, and
was then taken in charge by the
engineer, who turned him over to
Kinnard, who placed him behind
the bars, where he will remain until
Circuit Court to answer the charges
of gambling and carrying concealed
weapons. Badger.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-06-27
Picnics.

A company of a hundred and
twenty-five or upwards, members
of the Baptist Sunday school and
church, with Supt. T. F. Stubs in
charge, boarded the cars for Sui
phur Springs grove last Tuesday
morning, and it is reported enjoyed
the pleasures of a days outing
without incident or disturbance to
mar the festivities. There was
swinging and romping and running
and jumping and shouting and all
the amusements provided upon such
an occasion. Large baskets filled
with the best from the pantry and
kitchen were unloaded upon large
table, supplemented with a splen-
did barbecue, and the dinner was
grand success. Altogether the day
was a glorious one.
Upon the same day the members
of the Swedenborgian church and
Sunday school gathered in the
grove near G. A. Gibbs country
residence and entered heartily into
the pleasures to be enjoyed by a
party of picnickers assembled for a
days outing and recuperation.
Suitable amusements were provid-
ed, magnificent dinner spread,
and everything necessary to COM
plete the success of the occasion
made it quite an ideal one.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-06-27

FOR SALE-A fine Jersey COW,
cheap. Apply at this Office.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-06-27
Regis

The Registrars of Districts No.
6, Is, Is and 10 are directed to open
the registration books on Friday,
Saturday and Monday, July II, II
and IA, 1902, for the registration of
all persons entitled to registration
who have not registered, as no one
in these districts can vote without
a registration certificate.
This June %, 1902.
]. H. MCDOWELL, Chair.
w. H. Cook,
G. t. TAYLOR,
Election Commissioners
Obion County.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-06-27
Imported Fancy Half Hose at
FISH Bros.
Narrowly Missed Jugular Vein.

At Samburg, on Reelfoot Lake,
Saturday night, row started be-
tween Bose Hutchcraft and Mat
Wallace on one side and Jim Kas-
acker on the other, in which it is
learned the latter knocked both of
his opponents down, and in turn
received a serious cut on the back
of the neck from a knife in the
hands of Hutchcraft. Had the cut
been little further to the front
the jugular vein would have been
severed. No arrests have yet been
made, at least so far as known.
The wound, though serious, is
not considered necessarily fatal
Badger.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-06-27

. The Mayors Chair Co. have LEASED
!. the Hamilton grain warehouse or
/. Depot street and are filling it with
Z. chairs and bedsteads. The burn.
ing of the No. warehouse short
time ago has not materially checked
the progress of the business. The
stock is larger than ever and more
floor space is utilized.
The remains OF William Nichols
were inferred at Mt. Ararat Gene
tery, three miles north of Troy
Sunday. Mr.. Nichols was in the
employ of the Cumberland Tele-
phone Company at Greensboro, KY,
and came to his death last Friday
by coming in contact with live
wire while working at the top OF
pole. He never regained conscious
ness after the shock. He was an
excellent young man.
The tent services on the prem
Uses near the Presbyterian church,
conducted by the Rev. ]. E. Ram
seyer, have been accompanied this
week by a very good attendance and
some evidences of interest. The
preachers addresses are very pleas
ing and partake of the nature of
plain gospel sermons. His wife
and assistants all enter heartily IN
to the work. The tent is a new
one and very comfortable during
the warm weather. 1t is seated
with chairs and benches. Services
morning and evening.
Geo. G. Bell left yesterday, re-
turning to De Queen, Ark, after
very pleasant vacation of two or
three weeks with his family and
relatives in the city. We are
pleased to hear George report that
since the organization of the Bank
Of De Queen, OF which he is cash
ier, with very limited prospects at
the outset, has grown steadily and
substantially until it now does
very profitable and satisfactory
business. The country is growing,
the population of the little city in.
;reasing, the people are hospitable
and thrifty, and altogether he {
speaks very complimentary of his {
Jew home and its surroundings. ,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-06-27

The N, c. & ST. L. will sell tick
cts to Knoxville and return June
10, II, IS, %, %, and 80, and July
II, II, and Is, with final limit Aug
ust Is, and upon payment of fee of
SO cents an extension can be secured
until Septemb Der 30, 1902.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-06-27

Go to Dahnke's Cafe for your
lunch.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-06-27
THE COMMERCIAL
FRIDAY, JUNE 81, 1902.

Master Harry Threlkeld was
the city Saturday.
What is blame in one generate
is fame in another.
The West Tennessee Club gave
dance Monday night.
Miss Lille Nolen is with FRIEND
in Memphis this week.
Miss Roberta Frazier was in tn
city shopping Monday.
Miss Lola Holman visited Mis-
Grace Currey last week,
Mesdames Harris and Harper, 0
Rives, were up Saturday.
Miss Lila Dibbrell, of Martin
was in the city last week.
The Misses Hinemon have re
turned to Pine Bluff, Ark.
Mrs. John Catron and daughter
were in the city this week.
Hunter Griffin got his finger
bunged up Monday playing ball.
Mrs. All Brevard came up from
Woodland Sunday to attend church.
Miss Inez Cloar, of Fremont, was
the guest of Mrs. Hefiey Saturday.
Miss Georgia Scoggins, of Pleas
ant Hill, was in shopping Satur-
day.
Mrs. Ida Riley, of Eldorado, Ark,
is the guest of Mrs. Frank Wise
man.
DR.. ], F. Roper was called to
Harris Monday on professional
business.
Clarence Hayden tells us he
thinks there will be something do
ing soon.
Be sure to attend the w. c. T. U.
rally at the c. p. church on July l,
Sis p. m.
Miss Polite Green, of Dyersburg,
is the guest of Miss Bird Ownby
this week.
Mrs. Walter Reynolds is summer
ing at Bon Aqua, to be absent for
few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Dahnke spent
Sunday with c. F. Dahnke and
family in Fulton.
Mrs. In1s Mailing entertained
the Aid Society Monday in her usu-
al charming way.
Miss Rezza Nichols, of Mason
Hall, is attending the County In
stitute in progress here.
Mrs. Margaret Moss has returned
home after a weeks visit with Mrs.
c. D. Moss in West End.
Miss Dona Chitwood is with her
aunt, Mrs. Arnett Pursley, near
Pleasant Hill, this week.
Mrs. Reuben Green returned to
her home in Dyersburg Friday, at
ter a visit of several days.
Mrs. Alva Reeves left this week
to spend portion of the summer
season at Bon Aqua Springs.
Rev. S. Weaver, one of the best
citizens in the vicinity of Harris,
was a caller here last Friday.
Miss May Belle Woody returned
from Glass Tuesday, where she has
been attending house party.
Mrs. Will White and children will
leave in few days for a trip
through Missouri and Indiana.
Miss Josephine Tardiff leaves to-
morrow for Knoxville to attend tI-v
session OF the Instifute.
'John White, Esq, of Hornbeak,
chairman of the road commission
spent few days here this week.
/ Miss Susie Richards left FridaTI
AEernoon for the home of her sis
lev, Mrs. Gus Neblett, of Chatta-
loSga.
Miss Leila Gerdine, of Macon,
Ia, is Taitlng in the city, the
,uest Ct Mr.. and Mrs. o. B. Rade-
'augh. l.
Arrangements have been made by
he baseball club of this city for
anne with a team of Indians from
Nebraska, to be pulled off about
he 8th or 10th of July.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-06-27

If you want the best, use Sun
shine flour, made by the Dahnke-
Walker Milling Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-06-27

Union City Cycle Co. for bicycle
sundries and repair work. With
Caldwell Stationery Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-06-27
@MA,.r

This signature is on every box of the genuine
Laxative BrOmO-Q uinine Tablets
he remedy that cures a cold I'm one day
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-16
BRADFORD's NUPTIAL WOES
He Is i'm Trouble for Pension Perjury, and
Il Said to Have One Too
Many Wives.

Chicago, Oct. 16.-If Eugene L.
Bradford is Il perjurer now, as alleged,
he has been bigamist for twenty
seven years, and also is guilty of de-
serting. nearly forty years ago, the girl
he is said to have married while serv-
ing as Il soldier in the civil war. Brad
ford. who is 81 years old. and lives at
Kingston, Ills, was arrested on a
charge of perjury. Twenty-seven years
ago, he married Maggie L. Welch.
Two years ago woman claiming to
be Mrs. Ollie Bradford, of Knoxville,
Tenn, applied for a pension as the
widow of Eugene L. Bradford, former
ly private in the Elgin battery or
the Illinois Light artillery. The wom-
an said she was married to- Bradford
at Knoxville on Jan. 20, 1865, and that
she lost track of her husband month
afterward. As the pension bureau
had Eugene L. Bradford on its rolls
the KnoXville's womanS claims was
rejected.
To examiners of the pension Office
Bradford admitted having been in
Knoxville with the Union army in
1865, but denied any acquaintance
with the woman who says she became
his wife. He has now been indicted
for testifying falsely in regard to his
wife'S claim for Il pension.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-16
POSSE CHASED BY MODS
Sheriff in Texas Has to Run to Avert the
Burning of Negro He Had
Captured.

Shreveport. La, Oct. IL. - Sheriff
John Spradley, of NecogdOches coun-
ty, Tex, placed i'll Jail here James
Buchanan, self-confessed murderer of
the Hicks family for whom mob
of several thousand persons had been
looking for two days. In order to elude
the mob the sheriff's posse We're COM
PEELED to resort to all kinds of sub
terfuges, and during their journey to
this city two deputies compelled Il
party of twenty-five men to lay down
their arms.
Buchanan was captured in swamp
near NacogdocheS. MobS had gathered
at Tenaha, Appleby, NacOgdoches and
other places and to throw the mob at
Nacogdoches off the scent. the sheriff
sent the negro ahead with Deputy
Matthews, while he himself took Il
train With 1Tis'other c6gnpanions. The
mobs followed the sheriff and thereby
missed the victim, who was first jailed
at LoganSpOrt, La. From there he was
brought here. but threatening crowds
here resulted in the negro being taken
to Rush. Tex, and put in the peni-
tentiary for safety.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-16
GOVERNOR DRAKE VERY ILL
Painfully and Seriously Hurt by Fall I'm
His Bathtub-Pneumonia
Threatened

Centerville, Ia, Oct. 16.-Ex-Gover-
nor brakes condition is no better and
he is seriously i'll. The attending ply
from his injured ribs is extremely Sc
we're. Late Saturday night he was suf-
fering from cold and said he believed
he would take a hot bath and go to
bed.
Sunday morning when his daughter
called him to breakfast he told her he
had fallen in the bathtub and thought
he ha6 broken rib. A surgeon was
called and found one rib broken and
another torn loose at the end. Later
considerable pleurisy and some fever
developed