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The Washington times., 1902-07-24
COMPLAINTS OF NUISANCE.
Noise Made by Iron Worker Said to
Disturb Neighborhood.

Mr.. Harry II. Hollander, in behalf of
a number of residents in the northeast
section of the city. presented to the
District Commissioners yesterday a pc
tition asking for the abatement of a
public nuisance on the vacant lot
bounded by Second. Third. G. and II
Streets northeast. The nuisance COM
planned OF is caused by the alleged noise
made by Albert s. Reavis, an iron work
er, and his men, who are continually
hammering, pounding. and working iron
on the vacant lot.
In his letter to the Commissioners.
Mr.. Hollander says that Mr.. Reayis'
place of business is at 12l Second Street
northeast. but that instead of conining
his business operations within his shop.
he and his men constantly wcrk in the
rear of the shop on the vacant lot. as
stated above. 1t appears that this lot
is surrounded by residences. and that
the noise made by the workers on the
iron Is at times almcst deafening. 1t
continues during the entire day, and
often into the night. Mr.. Hollander
N''i4 - thdt III MS oplHiOl tne HOtSt
should not be allowed in the immediate
vicinity of private residences. where
quiet and rest, under the circumstances,
is practically impossible.
Tie petition presented by Mr.. Hol-
lander is signed by twenty-one resi-
dents in the vicinity Of the vacant lot.
The Commissioners have taken the
matter under advisement, and Will or
der n thorough investigation into the
facts Of the complaint
The Washington times., 1902-07-24
CHARGED WITH FRAUD.
Edward Burge Arrested in Newcastle
and Brought Here.

Detective Sergeant Tom Hartigan re-
turned from Newcastle. Pa, late yes
terday afternoon, bringing with him
Edward Burge, an alleged travelling
salesman, who is wanted by the local
authorities, on charge of having
Illegally secured more than 500 worth
of electrical supplies from a well-kDown
business man. Burge is also said to
have left town without paying a $40
board bill.
The detective had scarcely reached
the city before Mr.. James W. Shackle-
ford, of 61S Massachusetts Avenue
northwest, came to headquarters and
reported that Burge had obtained from
him ten moving picture films. which he
said he wished TO take with him to
Piney Point. where he proposed giving
an entertainment. Previously he in
formed Mr.. Shackleford that he had a
half interest in moving picture ma
chine company, now located on Penn
sylvania Avenue, and that he would re-
turn the films when he was through
with them. Mr.. Shackleford states that
he failed TO do SO. He values the films
at $50.
Burge was committed to jail to await
a hearing in court this morning.
The Washington times., 1902-07-24
CASE OF THE PEACE
JUSTICES GOES OVER
D. C. N. G. HEADQUARTERS.
ryo Space Needed in New Municipal
Building for Officers.

In considering the matter of space for
the several departments of the District
government in the proposed municipal
building the Commissioners addressed
letter TO Gen. George II. Harries.
commanding the District militia, re-
questing him TO state what space would
be needed for cfTlcos for National Guard
headquarters. General Harries has re
piled, stating that he does not deem
it advisable to do anything looking to
the occupancy OF the municipal build
ing by the militia headquarters offices.
He says:
In reply to yours of the 18th inst.
have the honor TO say that the House
Committee on Public Buildings and
Grounds is about ready to consider a
proposition made by its chairman, look
ing TO the erection of a brigade armory
for the District of Columbia National
Guard This armory idea is a prom-
nent feature of the plan presented by
the Senate commission. and unless my
information is faulty there is a strong
probability of further legislation in the
very near future.
For this reason, if for no other, it
would not seem to me to be advisable
to do anything looking to the occu-
pancy of the District Building by head
quarters Offices
The Washington times., 1902-07-24
lMPERSONATED OFFICIAL.
Alleged Representative of Humane So
ciety Works Bunco.

The police are making a search for
the negro who victimized Clinton
Thomas, a Burnt Mills farmer, while he
was driving his wagon along B Street
northwest Tuesday.
The colored man got all the money
Thomas had and a quantity of cabbage
which was in his wagon.
The negro. who. Thomas said. is about
twenty years old, stopped the farmer
and Informed him that he was under ar
rest Thomas asked why and the negro
stated that he was a Humane Society
officer. and had arrested him for cruelty
but would release him for 81.
The farmer stated that he did not
have that much. and added that so cents
was the extent of his wealth. The
negro then agreed to compromise on 80
cents, provided Thomas would give hun
the bag of cabbage which he had in the
bottom Of the wagon. Thomas agreed
to this.
When he arrived at the market and
informed his friends of the occurrence
they told MIN that ne had been taken
advantage of and he reported the mat
ter TO the police.
The Washington times., 1902-07-24
TOMBS PRISONER HAD
EXPENSIVE TASTES
Secured Costly Silk Underwear BY
Fraud While Awaiting Trial
on Another Charge.

A report received at the Postofflce
Department yesterday from an in
spector in New York city. stating that
he had investigated a case involving
the fraudulent use of the mails, and
found that the guilty person was in
prison in the Tombs, awaiting trial on
charge of obtaining money under false
Dretenses.
The report also stated that the pris-
oner in question had operated the fraud
to obtain two suits of silk underwear,
worth about s25 suit, to wear while
in jail. The man had written to a
prominent firm. forging the name OF a
weilknown business man, and giving
full measurements for the expensive
underwear
The Washington times., 1902-07-24
EXCITING SPRINTS
ON COLISEUM BOWL
Continued from Fifth page.)

won by 'Majcr'' Taylor; Kimble sec
ond. Time. 1:21 1-5. Third heat wen
by lawson: Schrieber second. Time,
l 10 10. Fourth heat won by Collett;
"Plugger Bill'' Martin second. Time,
I'LL 1-5. First semi-final won by
Kramer; Major" Taylor second. Time,
los 2-5. Second semi-final won by Coi-
lett; Lawson second. Time. 1901. Final
won by Kraemer: Major" Taylor sec
ond; Collett third. and lawson fourth.
Time, 1904 1-5.
Half-mile amateur handicap - First
heat won by c. Cogswell, 20 yards; c. =.
Miller. scratch, second; f. B. Maxwell.
10 yards. third; L. Walker. IS yards,
fourth. Time. 1902 1-5.
Second Leat-Won by Johnnie Hill.
scratch; Ray Cogswell 10 yards. second:
W. n. Ward 20 yards. third; A. G. Shinn,
So yards. fourth. Time. 100 1-5.
Final won by Johnnie Hill. scratch;
Ray Cogswell. 10 yards. second; C. Cogs-
well. 20 yards, third Time. 1:01 1-5.
One mile: handicap: professional
First heat won by Williams. 120 yards;
schrieber, so yards. second; J. Bedell.
40 yards, third; "Plugger BIZ Martin.
100 yards. fourth. Time, 1856 2-5. Sec
end heat won BY Eddie Bald. so yards;
Lester Wilson, 10 yards, second; u.
Bedell 120 yards. third; owen Kimble.
20 Yards, fourth. Time. 2:22. Final won
by Williams. 100 yards; Schneider. so
yards, second; Martin. 100 yards. third;
Bauchamps, 11O yards. fourth. Time,
1:5G.
Exhibition milo behind motor-John-
ME HILL OF this city, paced by Howard
Rhine, OF this city. Time, 1855.
one-half mile exhibition-By Howard
Rhine. Time. 0:i5.
Consolation race Won by Owen
Kimble; Newkirk, second; Bedell. third.
Time 1:5S
The Washington times., 1902-07-24
FIRE LADDIE NOW A POLICEMAN.
William S. Philips Resigns to Join the
Bluecoats.

William S. Philips. for five years as
sigtant foreman OF No. engine company
of the local Fire Department. rendered
his resignation yesterday. TO take effect
at once Today he will become mem
ber of the local police force.
Philips leaves the Fire Department
against the wishes Of his host OF friends.
who endeavored to persuade him TO re-
tain his position His record is excellent.
Philips was appointed to the depart
ment in 1897. After the brief period of
year and half, his good work and
strict attention to duty were rewarded.
and he was made assistant foreman.
AT the time of his appointment he was
the youngest member of the department
who held the position of assistant fore
man. At his retiring from the depart
ment he is only twenty-seven years of
age.
The Washington times., 1902-07-24
WEEKLY HEALTH REPORT.
Slight Decrease in Number of Deaths
Diarrheal Diseases Increase.

The deaths in the District during the
week ended Saturday last numbered 142.
as against 145 the week previous and 139
in the corresponding period of last year;
the corresponding death rates being 25.2,
25.s and 25.9. respectively. Of the de-
ceased 73 were white, representing a
rate OF 1871, and GO colored. rate 400.
Compared with last report. deaths from
consumption decreased from to I. and
those from diarrheal diseases increased
from 36 to As
Among children under five years OF age
there were II deaths, being an Increase
of u over the preceding week. OF these
G6 were under one year of age, being an
increase of %.
There were fatal cases Of typhoid
fever, 2 of measles, and of whoOping
cough. Through external causes there
resulted 5 deaths. OF these one was
suicidal, by carbolic acid poisoning. and
were accidental. / by drowning, l by
stroke on head by sudden closing OF
door, by choking, and l by sunstroke.
OF births 124 we're reported. rs white and
4S colored males 65 and females 50.
OF smallpox, there having been no new
cases and no discharges. the number OF
patients in the hospital remained at 4,
as by the last report.
There were 70 cases Of typhoid fever
under medical care at the end Of last
week. Cases to the number of 81 were
reported and II discharged by death and
recovery, leaving 95 cases at the close
of the week.
or diphtheria there were 8 cases in
quarantine week before last. During the
past week no new case occurred. and /
being discharged. left 7 cases in five
premises.
The 20 cases of scarlet fever In quar-
antine in the former week were reduced
TO 10 by discharge. There were no new
cases. These were confined to nine
premises.
The mean conditions OF the weather
prevalent during the week were: Tenn
perature OF the atmosphere. rs degrees;
relative humidity. rs, and barometer,
1855. The rainfall was 09S OF an inch.
winds southerly. averaging six miles
per hour.
The following were the deaths. ciassi-
fed according to their causes: Apo
plexy, .; bronchitis, 2; consumption. I:
diarrheal diseases, 45: diseases OF
brain, Z: diseases OF heart, 13; diseases
of kidneys, 5; malignant growths. q;
measles, q meningitis. 4; pneumonia.
q suicide. /; typhoid fever, Z; whooping
cough, s, and miscellaneous. 81. Total,
f42.
The Washington times., 1902-07-24
Subjected to Gross Injustice.

That society established for hu-
manitarian purposes, under influential
and reliable control, should be subject
TO such gross Injustice through the YER
bal ruling of the District Attorney. Is q.
blot upon the District government that
may well demand careful consideration
and speedy reform.
Were 1t not for the generous offer cf
a lady living In the suburbs. who has
placed her farm as temporary refuge
to the society In their search for home
for the thirty or more animals under
their protection, including boarding
dogs. whose owners are out OF town for
the season, the condition OF affairs
would today be hopeless, since to turn
the animals into the District pound
would be to defeat the very aim and
purpose of the organization, which is
essentially aimed at the protection of
life"
The Washington times., 1902-07-24
DIVORCE FROM WOMAN
ALREADY REMARKED
English Courts Free Man Whose Wife
Had Welded Another on Strength
of American Decree.

LONDON. July 23.-The divorce divis-
ion of the high court of justice has
granted a decree nisi to Frederick Ed
ward TomlInson. The correspondent was
DR.. Allan Hamilton.
In March last the respondent served
her husband with papers in an action for
divorce she had instituted in the United
States, on the ground of desertion.
which charge was denied, but she OBJ
tanned a decree and subsequently mar
ried DR.. Hamilton, who, as stated above.
was named as correspondent in Mr..
Tomlinsons suit.
The Washington times., 1902-07-24
JUVENILE COURT DAYS.
Beginning Next Week Session to Be
Held Mondays, Wednesdays, and
FRIDAYS.

II has been determined that beginning
next week sessions of the Juvenile court
will be held on Monday. Wednesday, and
Friday. Heretofore the court has heen
held on Mondays, Thursdays, and Satur-
days. The new arrangement will allow
lawyers who practice in this tribunal to
enjoy the Saturday half holiday. 1t will
however, be little severe on the boy
or girl under sixteen who is locked up
on Friday evening. for he or she will
have to linger in the house of detention
just one day longer than under the oil
plan. unless lucky enough to be able to
put up collateral for appearance.
The Washington times., 1902-07-24
DID NOT GO TO OKLAHOMA.
Attorney for Mrs. Mckay Returns From
Vermont.

Attorney Henry f. Woodard, one OF
the executors of the Mckay estate, and
attorney for Mrs. Mabel Geyer Mckay,
has returned to the city after an alb
sence of a week.
There is nothing about the matter,
he said, that l am at liberty to state.
You understand that as one of the law
yers in the case could not say anything
about it.
81 can tell you, though" he added, re-
fiectively, Il was not in Oklahoma wheI.
was out of town. l was merely up
in Vermont Strengthening out a bond
issue"
With this remark Mr.. Woodard
closed the interview. So far as can be
learned the will has not been filed, and
the only persons who know anything
about the testament decline positively
to make any statements concerning Il.
The Washington times., 1902-07-24

rnent in young girls should promptly
have them begin the use of DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription. 1t establishes reg
ularity, tranquilizes the nerves ard tones
up the whole system.
rMy troubles started during my girlhood,'
writes Miss Flora I. Greer, of io7 Howe Street,
Akron. o.. rbut did not prove serious until 1898.
From that time I did not see we'll day.
suffered at every monthly period with terrible
headache, irritation OF the spine and pains IN
my heels. had soreness through my hips and
ovaries eli the time and constant backache.
One doctor would tell ne one thing allied me,
another would say something altogether differ
ent, but they only relieved me- I then wrote
you and followed your advice. took i've bottles
of DR.. PieTce's Favcrite Prescription, four OF
Golden Medical Discovery and five walls of
Pellets Have not had single symptom of
my cid trouble so far. Can sleep good, WORK
hard, and eat solid and substantial food with
out Distress
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cleanse the
bowels and stimulate the sluggish liver.
The Washington times., 1902-07-24
Examinations for Firemen.

A letter was received yesterday by
the District Commissioners from Mr..
John r. Proctor. president Of the Civil
Service Commission, stating that the lat
Ter body will be pleased to conduct the
educational examinations to be re-
CURED OF applicants for appointment In
the Fire Department OF the District. He
s.rks that the Commissioners designate
some person to confer with the Commits
sion relative to the scope and character
Of the examina ion to be held
The Washington times., 1902-07-24
NEW CATCH BASINS.
Commissioners Order a Number Con-
structed in Various Localities.

BY order of the Commissioners catch
basins will be constructed in the follow
ing localities:
Northwest and southwest corners OF
Eleventh and Irwin Streets; northwest
and southwest corners of Eleventh and
Eleventh and Harvard Streets; south
west corner of Eleventh and Wallach
Streets: northwest corner of Eleventh
and Wallach Streets; northwest and
southwest corners OF Eleventh and Ken
yon Streets; southwest corner of
Eleventh and Dartmouth Streets
The Washington times., 1902-07-24
STRIKERS STILL OUT.
NUn-Jnion Painters Still Working at
Regular Scale of Wages.

The striking electricians, lathers and
steamftters engaged at Rust Hall.
North Capitol and n Streets northwest.
who quit work Monday morning because
ron union carpenters are employed on
the job, are ytill out. The carpenters
are working, and are. it is said. receiving
the same scale of wages as the union
men.
The work on which the strikers were
engaged is nearly finished. 1t is said
that the strike Sas not declared in
regular manner, 'the men not having
given due notice of their intention to
quit The contraction on the building
is not materially retarded by their ac-
tion.
1t is thought that they will return to
work in the course of a few days.
The Washington times., 1902-07-24
Colored Boy Hurt in Runaway.

William Buckley, colored, nineteen
years old. was taken TO the Casualty
Hospital yesterday afternoon sufTeri- g
with a wrenched and battered shoulder
bone, received in a runaway near Sew
enth and Massachusetts Avenue north
east. at about p. IN. Buckley waa
driving in company with Ben West. also
colored. when the horse became fright
ened and in short order demolished the
wagon. West was not hurt
The Washington times., 1902-07-24
Hurt by Fall From Car.

Mrs. Larner and little daughter, %
Grant Place northwest. were both
bruised yesterday afternoon by being
thrown from a car, owing to the sudden
starting. The conductor had failed to
potice that they were leaving the ear
and signaling ahead caused the accident
They were not seriously injured but
were taken home by Special Officer ALA
band.
The Washington times., 1902-07-24
Knocked Down by Bicyclist.

Media Warner, a colored woman TWEEN
ty-seven years Of age, living at 1927
Twentythird Street northwest, was
knocked down by bicyclist near the
corner of Fourteenth Street and Penn
sylvania Avenue northwest yesterday
and painfully injured about the head.
She was removed to the Emergency Hos
pital In n carriage by Policeman Dal-
rymple. of the First precinct
The Washington times., 1902-07-24
DOG MOTHERS BABY LION.
New Infant at the Zoo Adopted by a
Great Dane.

Zoo on Sunday is being nourished along
with the family OF pups of a Great Dane
at DR.. French's dog hospital on the
Chevy Chase road. The dog mother
treats the lion cub as If II was her
own. The cub is one OF pair of twins.
The mother stepped on and killed The
other one
The Washington times., 1902-07-24
STUCK IN RIVER MUD.
Thomas Gets Fifteen Days for Diving
After Lost Watch.

Edward Thomas was charged in the
Police Court yesterday with being q
vagrant. Thomas is about sixty years
of age. lie is well-known character
about the wharves. He was in court a
was released en- personal bonds.
A policeman said Thomas was drunk
Tuesday night. and took dive into
the muddy bank of the river. near Canal
Street. and buried his head so deeply
in the mire that he had to be pulled
out. Thomas said man dropped his
watch into the river and he was diving
after 1t. He went to the workhouse to
serve fifteen days.
The Washington times., 1902-07-24
REFUSES TO RETURN.
Harry Blair Says Requisition Must Be
Sent for Him.

Detective Sergeant Miller has re-
turned from Chicago. where he went
to arrest Harry W. Blair,
young man well known in this city,
who is wanted by the local authorities
on charge OF having embezzleG the sum
OF $1G0 from Mr.. Danenhower, the pro-
prietor of the Colonial Hotel. Owing to
the fact that Blair refused to accompany
the local detective back to this city
without requisition papers, Sergeant
Miller returned to Washington alone.
Blair viii be brought to this city, how
ever. in few days by United States
deputy marshal.
The Washington times., 1902-07-24

looked upon as
a young woman.
B ut ature
knows nothing
Of such stand
ards. When the
wouanly func-
ton is establish
ed womanhood
is attained ac-
cording to her
standards, a nd
there is need of
wo m a nj y care
and caution. It
is girlisll ignor-
ance or neglect
at this critical
timewhich often
results in long
years of after
misery.
Mothers who
perceive TIE evil
dences of func-
tiOual dnrauoe-
The Washington times., 1902-07-24
CHARGED WITH MURDER.
Police Asked to Look Out for Ginger
Colored Negro.

Captain Boardman received a request
last evening to be on the lookout for
Walter Wilson, wanted at Lynchburg.
Va, on 4 charge of murder.
Wilson is a mulatto, but easily would
pass for white. He is described as ginger
colored, having a large head and side
wh!skers, and scars about the neck. He
is about five feet ten or eleven inches in
height.
No particulars of tie crime he is
alleged to have committed were given
the police.
The Washington times., 1902-07-24
TILE LAYERS STRIKE
Stated at Headquarters That Settle
ment Is Expected.

There has been no change during the
week in the strike of the helpers of the
Mosaic and Encaustic tile layers and
Helpers Union Nc. II. 1t was stated at
the headquarters of the union yesterday
that the strike would probably be ended
in few days.
II was also said that one firm of con-
tractors had acceded to the demands of
the strikers, which are that the helpers
shall have an increase in wages of fifty
cent day.
The Washington times., 1902-07-24
The Best Diarrhoea Medicine on Earth.

That Is what Mr.. W. T.. Landers, a prominent
farmer near indianapolis, Ind, says OF Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
Read his testimonial: 1T gives me grent
pleasure to tell you how much Chamberlain's
Collie Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has done
for me. | have used il for nine years and
think It the best medicine on earth II has
saved my life several times | would not think
Of being without a bottle of 1t in the house.
For sale by Henry Evans. Wholesale and Re.
tail and all druggists.
The Washington times., 1902-07-24
Convicted of Stealing Bricks.

Horace Wells and John Gray were
each fined $40 by Judge Kimball in the
Police Court yesterday upon conviction
of having stolen small number of
bricks from the United States. Neither
could pay, and the pair will serve four
months in Jail.
The Washington times., 1902-07-24
Kept a Dangerous Dog.

Thomas Linney. colored, paid a fine Of
charge OF keeping fierce and danger
Gus dog William F. Berry. fifty years
of age, was complainant. He said the
dog. a black and tan, came up behind
him on Monday ard bit him on the leg.
The Washington times., 1902-07-24
Fined for Disorderly Conduct.

black-eyed woman. was complainant in
the Police Court yesterday against John
Phillips. charged with disorderly con-
duct. She said Phillips created a dis
turbance at her house. e11 Pennsylvania
Avenue, Tuesday night. Phillips denied
the accusation, but was fined s., which
he paid.
The Washington times., 1902-07-24
DEATH DUE TO SUICIDE.
Coroner Nevitt Issues Certificate in Case
of Mrs. Meyers.

Coroner Nevitt yesterday morning
viewed the remains of Mrs. Minnie
Meyers. Of 424 VI Street southeast. and
issued certificate of death by suicide.
The remains were removed from the
morgue TO an undertaking establish
ment The funeral arrangements have
not yet been completed.
Family troubles are said to have led
the unfortunate woman to end her life
by taking carholic acid.
The Washington times., 1902-07-24
Leaves Estate TO Wife.

Albert a. Frederick. by his WILL
dated March G. 1901. filed yesterday for
probate, leaves his entire estate to his
wife. Georgia " Frederick, who Is
named sole exeeutrix.
The Washington times., 1902-07-24
GERE Wg9EgEM.

The general standard of measurement
for womanhood is rgrown-up-ness."
When a girl is ernancipated from school
and arrives at the dignity of trailing
skirts and elaborate hair dressing she Is
The Washington times., 1902-07-24
GENERAL SMITHS WILL.
Leaves Sword and Watch to His Son
and House to Daughter.

The will of Gen. Charles II. Smith.
dated December u. 1899, was filed yes
terday for probate.
He leaves his sword, gold watch, and
case of silver to his son. Charles L..
Smith. and premises 172S Q Street to
his daughter, Mary Livermore Smith.
The remainder of his estate is divided
equally between these children.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-05-29

Ice CREAM-Next Saturday the
Owl Restaurant will serve ice cream
the celebrated "Bon-Ton" brand,
made in Hutchinson. Call and try
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