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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-06
ASK AID IN ORGANIZATION.
Laurel Citizens to Form Company Of
Fire Fighters,

Laurel, Nd. has determined to have a
fire department, and the board Of trade OF
the town is making the preliminary ar
rangements. The president Of the board.
Mr.. E. L. Petit, Its vice president, Mr..
George Earle, and the financial secretary of
the organization. Mr.. F. c. Desendorf.
called upon Chief Dutton OF the District
fire department this morning for the pur-
pose of securing his assistance in the or
ganization Of the Laurel department. It
was explained to him that the waterworks
Of the town have been completed, and that
quite q number OF fire hydrants have been
set in the place. The town has ordered
reels and fire hose. The Laurel fire depart
ment will be q volunteer one, of course, and
the advice and assistance of the District
department was requested in effecting its
organization.
Chief Dutton assured the delegation that
he will do everything in his power to as
sist the Laurel authorities, and introduced
them to Assistant Chief Belt, the fire-f1ght-
ing head Of the District department, prom
Using them that he would have Assistant
Chief Belt> visit Laurel next Monday after
noon for the purpose OF inspecting the wa
ter system. and give them the benefit of
the assistant chiefs experience and knowl-
edge in the formation and equipment of
the Laurel department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-06
GATEMAN FATALLY HURT.
Knocked Down by Railway Engine
and Dies Soon Afterward.

An accident occurred IN the New Jersey
avenue yard of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company about $40 o'clock yesterday
afternoon which resulted in the death four
hours later of Marcellus Marceron. The de-
ceased was sixty-seven years old and had
been employed as Waterman by the rail-
road company for more than twenty years.
He was on duty at the crossing yesterday
afternoon. For some reason he moved
short distance from the gate and upon his
return toward the gate he passed around
the rear end of a moving train and stepped
In front Of a slowly moving engine. Po-
1fceman Fitton OF the fifth precinct was
standing at the crossing at the time but
did not see the Waterman until he was on
the track in front of the engine. 1t was
then too late for him to warn Mr. Marceron
OF the danger. The engineer, W. b. G.
Gould. also saw the gateman when he
stepped in front of the engine, but the ac-
eident could not be prevented. it was so
quickly over. Mr.. Gould stopped the en-
CINE as soon as he could. but not before
Mr.. Marceron had been knocked down.
Policeman Fitton and the railroad en-
pioyes cared for the injured man until the
arrival of the patrol wagon, when he was
removed to the hospital. The surgeons
who took charge of the case report that
several ribs had been fractured, his jaw
bones broken and he had been hurt inter-
nally. Despite his severe injuries the vic
tim did not lose consciousness until Just be-
fore death ended his sunerings.
While under treatment at the hospital the
patient stated that the accident was due
lbngineer. Coroner hewitt Investigated the
case this morning and gave a certificate of
accidental death Undertaken Zurhorst re-
moved the body to the late home of the de-
where the funeral will take place Monday
morning. Services over the body will be
held AT st. Josephs Church. The inter-
ment will be at Mount Olivet cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-06
UNFAvoRABLE REPORT.
Solicitors Opinion Regarding Tax Pay
ments as Condition Of Subdivision.


Steps have been taken to subdivide the
square bounded by 10th and Goth streets
and street ana Florida avenue northwest,
and some time ago Elerson and Wemple
requested Of the District Commissioners
that the trustees OF the square be permitted
to subdivide it without being required to
pay certain benefit assessments on lots 1
and 4 OF the square. The matter was refer
red to the city solicitor and he has re-
turned an opinion Saying:
I'm the proceedings Tor the widening of
18th street the jury Of condemnation assess
ed said lot No Iil600oand said lot No. 4
I,20o Tor benefits. s,EheAe assessments were
finally confirmed October 3d. 1899. On
April Z 1902, Goldsborodgh ct AL, trustees,
filed their bill against The District Of CO.
lumbia to enjoin the pending sale Of lots
NOS. and for default in payment of said
assessments for BENEFITS claiming, among
other things, that the assessments were
void, and, If valid. were not collectible be-
cause the act of GpngEess for the widen
ING OF 18th street apRSEHoved February 20.
be payable in five edua1s installments with
out further specifying dhe period of such
installments. A restraining order was is
sued, which is still outstanding
Mr.. Duvall says there is nothing in the
case to warrant Sfeparture from the reg
ulation which requires payment of all taxes
and assessments as a condition to the re-
cording Of a subdivision.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-06
CARRIED A REVOLVER.
Mrs. Medley Visits Washington for
Purpose of Seeing the President.


One of Sanitary Officer Franks callers
yesterday was Mrs. Mary L. Medley, who
came here to see President Roosevelt. She
imagined she had been treated unjustly by
the New York courts. She was accom-
panied to the sanitary office by Detective
Barbee who had taken her into custody be-
cause of her peculiar conduct. The woman
carried box containing a few articles of
clothing and suspended from her belt was
a satchel. In the satchel she had about
$4,000 worth of jewelry and a small re-
volver, every chamber of which was loaded.
After being disarmed Mrs. Medley was
taken to the house of detention, where she
was Quieted and where she remained over
night. This morning Detectives James Tate
came over from the Quaker city and took
her home.
Mrs Medley lives at 3031 Diamond street.
Philadelphia, and has a sister, Mrs. Tuttfe,
who lives at a hotel on the same street.
The latter was notified of Mrs. Medley's
arrest, and she sent the detective here to
take charge of her sister. When Mrs. Med
ley reached the Baltimore and Ohio depot
yesterday afternoon Detective Barbee's at
tention was attracted by her actions. She
seemed greatly excited and inquired of sew
eral persons how she could get to the White
House. The inquiry was repeated a num-
Der of times, she made her way along
Pennsylvania avenue. Finally the detective
approached her and volunteered his ser
vices to escort her to the White House He
puoted her to police headquarters instead,
and upon learning where she was she be-
came indignant and threatened to see that
the detective received punishment for the
deception. After she had given her name
and address she was asked her age in order
that the record might be completed.
t1ll not tell anybody my age" she said,
becoming very much excited, for that's no.
body's business but my own"
-s'Ars. Medley" said the sanitary officer,
have you a weapon about your"
have revolver" she answered. "hut
I only carry it for protection. Do you want
II would like to have IT," she was told. =
III 1t is against the law for me to have
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-06
Trips to Old Point.

The special excursions given every week
last season by the Norfolk and Washington
Steamboat Company will be continued this
season, the first trip being scheduled for
this week. These excursions have been
made more attractive. this season by ex-
tending the time for which the reduced
rate tickets will be good. Those leaving
Friday evening may return Saturday or
Sunday evening, while those whe. leave
Saturday evening smay return Sunday
or Monday evening, which arrangement al
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-06
Commends Work of Firemen.

Chief Engineer Robert w. Dutton of the
fire department has forwarded to the Dis
trict Commissioners a communication re-
ceived from John Miller treasurer OF the
Washington Brick Company, commend
ing the work of Foreman w. T. Sor-
rell and the members of No. engine COM
pany at a fire at the eompany's plant
Nav 20.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-06
Committee to Fix Rent Rates.

The District Commissioners have appoint
ed a committee to fix rates and collect
rents from property owners who continue
to occupy land and houses in the line Of
the extension Of 10th street. The property
has been condemned and paid for in most
instances. and so the District will collect
rents from tenants until such time as the
street is actually opened and made ready
for travel. The committee consists of Aud
itor J. T. Petty, Assistant Engineer w. p.
Richards and 8. 7. g. Morsell of the board
of assistant assessors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-06
Lost Money Restored to Owner.

While sitting on the steps of717 10th street
northwest Wednesday evening young lady
who resides at that place dropped her pock-
etbook containing nearly 500. The pocket
book with the money remained near the
steps during the night and was found early
yesterday morning by Mr.. w. H. Conover,
young man who lives at $40 18th street
northwest. who. finding the card of the
owner in the book. Immediately hunted up
the young lady and restored the property.
The young lady was not aware Of her loss
until she was questioned about the matter
by Mr.. Conoyer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-06

It," said Mrs. Medley, I'm give II up, but
you must return 1t to me. as 1 need it for
the protection of my home"
She thereupon surrendered the weapon
and Sanitary Officer Frank sent her to the
house of detention in a cab. The woman
declared that President Roosevelt was her
personal friend, and Senator Depew, she
said, would also assist her IL she could find
him. Her son died a few months ago she
stated, and she lives alone her husband
having been dead several years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-06
NORTHEAST ASSOCIATION.
Committees Appointed and Adjourn
ment Until Fall Ordered.

At the regular meeting Of the East End
Suburban Citizens Association. held last
evening at Northeast Temple. 18th and II
streets. with President VIM. H. Ernest In
the chair. resolution to adjourn for the
summer months, subject to call by the
president. was unanimously adopted.
There was long discussion over the mat
ter Of securing dedications for the widen
ing Of Bladensburg road. with the view Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-06
Removal Of Trees.

The District Commissioners have decided
to grant the request of ]. J. Glennan of
Anacostia for the removal of some of the
trees in front of Is and % Washington
street. The superintendent of parking says
the trees are too close together. All will
not be taken down, however.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-06
Alley as Public Thorouehfare.

Capt. Newcomer, acting Engineer Com
missioner, has recommended to the District
board that the alley in the square bounded
by L and NJ and 9th and 7th streets south
east be declared a public thoroughfare. as
he says the houses abutting it need such
facilities. At present the alley Is fenced
up because it Is claimed as private.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-06

lows two days, when desired. In which to
enjoy the fine bathing, boating and fishing
at Old Point Comfort, Virginia Beach,
Ocean View and neighboring resorts.
Steamers will leave the wharf, foot of It'll
street, at $50 pm: Friday and Saturday
evenings, reaching Old Point and Norfolk
early the following morning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-06

The District Commissioners have called
the attention of the officials Of the City and
Suburban railroad to a report made by the
electrical department of the bad condition
Of the copper bands on the rails on Bunker
Hill road and Michigan avenue. The Com
missioners also ask the company to take
steps to install q suitable return circuit on
the North Capitol street trolley division.
Williams news., 1902-05-31
Sunday Services.

The public is cordially invited to the services at the Methodist Epis- copal church tomorrow. Sunday school at 10 am. Preaching ser vices at II am. and 7:45 pm. At the morning service the pastor will give an original story for the children, entitled A DREAM OF THE CHRIST CHILD. The subject for his evening sermon will be HONORABLE FORGIVENESS.
 w. c. GEYER, Pastor.
Williams news., 1902-05-31
Notice !

Any persons having furnished rooms or who can accommodate one or more persons with lodging from June 10 to June 15, inclusive, will confer a favor on the committee of Knights of Pythias by leaving their names with F. w. SMITH.
 By order committee.
Williams news., 1902-05-31
Teachers Examination.

The regular examination for ter ritorial certificates and life diplomas will be held at the court house in Flagstaff on Monday and Tuesday, June 1 and ?, 1902.
 N. G. LAYTON,
 County Superintendent.
Williams news., 1902-05-31
Noticel

For a valuable consideration, I have this 9th day of May, 1902, transferred my interest in the Cauf- man and Arey dam, situated in the Nv. l of Section 4, T. 21 N, R. 2 E., to J. Caufman.
 R. J. AREY. Dated at Williams, A. T., May 9th, 1902.
Williams news., 1902-05-31
ITEMS OF GENERAL
 INTEREST
.cocai Wews

Mrs. D. F. Phelan left for Flag staff Thursday evening where she will visit for a few days.
 Mrs. J. NJ. Baumgartner is en- toying a visit this week from Mrs. Harry Van Alen, of Ash Fork.
 T. E. Pollock, E. S. Gosney and W. G. Layton of Flagstaff, were visitors at the territorial capital this week.
 The broncho that Judge Ranney rode is not the same that "Broncho Mike" broke in, but it is said that he was a very fiery steed.
 w. NJ. White, the able and pleasant representative of the Los Angeles Times, spent several days in town this week in the interest of his paper.
 H. I. Nesmith arrived in the city Thursday from Boston to make arrangements that may lead to the early starting up of the mines in the Canyon county
 Dr. A. Tyroler left today for Albuquerque where the cermony which will end his bachelor days will be performed next Monday. During his absence the drug depart ment will be in charge of Mir Geo. Rounseville.
 The NEWS acknowledges the receipt this week of a box of delicious cherries, sent by Herbert Wood, who is engaged in the fruit raising business at Stockton, Cal, where he is doing well. No won der, for such goods would sell anywhere, Herb.
 A letter written by Maurice Hahn to the Prescott Prospect, states that Prof. Frank Watkins, we'll and favorably known here. died at St. Agnes hospital in Los Angeles last week. Frank was an excellent musician and a thorough gentle man. He made many friends here who regret his untimely death.
 Mrs Pickrell, nee Miss Alice Rhodes, who now resides in Los Angeles, stopped off Wednesday on her way home from a visit to Albuquerque to spend a few days with old friends During her stay she was the guest of Mrs. A. R. Kilgore. Mrs. Pickrell was formerly one of the efficient teachers in our public schools
Williams news., 1902-05-31

Our telegrams this morning show that Mark Smith is not a candidate for the nomination of delegate to congress, and the presumption is strong that Mark will do his best to aid Col. Wilson in securing the nomination and election. Mark Smith has been a faithful, loyal delegate, and Col. Wilson will be a worthy successor to the gentleman from Tucson.-Arizona Democrat.
 A Washington dispatch dated May 2S says-The senate com mittee on territories dicided against fixing a time for the consideration of the omnibus statehood bill pro- viding for the admission of Ok lahoma, New Mexico and Arizona into the union.
Williams news., 1902-05-31
Old Harper

The whisky that needs no trim mings and leaves no regrets. Pure and fragrant; old and mellow. Sold by the Cabinet.
Williams news., 1902-05-31

J.J- BYRSE. c. P. A.. NJ. HUDSON. Agt..
 Los Angeles. Cal Williams. Ariz-
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-04-30
HAS BROOM FACTORY.
MIR. j. q. Walker Estab-
fishes New Industry.
The Output Finds o Ready Sale and
is OF Superior Qaulity-News
g. C~Ourier's Comment.

In The ADVERTISERS Cross Hill
correspondence will be seen the &C
count Of MIR. j. Q. Walkers broom fac
tory. The Laurens correspondent of
the News and Courier wrote to that
paper regarding 1t and The News and
Courier of Friday printed the follow
ing editorial:
A interesting short story comes
from Laurens regarding the success of
q small industry that has been estab.
lished there by the enterprise of one
man. 1t is noted by our local CORES
pendent that The News and Courier
has long been advising and urging the
growing of broom corn and the manu-
facture of brooms in the State, and the
story proves that the advice vas good.
TT is in brief that Mr.. j. @. Walker
invested one Or two hundred dollars in
broom making machinery, imported a
stock of broom corn, and at once made
q good business for himself. His brooms
find a ready sale, on their merits, in
the near markets, ARE accounted far
from the larger factories, and those
who have once used them will buy no
other The retail merchants have
agreed to take all he can make &C
cordingly, and he is now urging the
farmers in his neighborhOod to raise
broom corn and save him the necessity
of buying it at distant points and pay
ing the freight on tan arrangement
that will profit them, of course, as we'll
as help him.
"The point of the story is that by a
little enterprise, and a very little
money, Mr.. Walker has established a
new industry in his county that will
benefit him and many of his neighbors
every year. 1t is a small one, in its
beginnings, it is true, but it is capable
OF considerable expansion, and its good
effects will extend with it's growth.
"The example it affords is easily fol
lowed. There is no reason, evidently,
broOms by the train load. Any county
can manufacture its w supply, Of a
superior quality, il only it contains
one citizen who is disposed to such 6
venture"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-04-30
HUNTINGTON ITEMS.

Mr.. A. 10. Cleveland and Miss Mamie
Byrd attended preaching at Sandy
springs On last Sunday.
Mr.. j. l., Ray is now In Union on
business.
Capt. A. b. Byrd, of Bolton, was
the guest of Mr.. d. A. Glenn on last
Thursday. The Captain is very iolIy.
and we were all very glad to see him.
a little orphan girl about fourteen
years old died on Mr.. ID. A. Gienn,s
place on last Sunday. Her name was
Estelle Nelson. She was buried at
Yarborough's Chapel on April 2ist.
The grain is very backward, but il
improving. We hope that there will
Dc a good crop made yet.
DR.. O. A. Saxon attended Presbyterv
tyTross Hill.
Mar. B. Glenn, with the endorse-
ment on Hon. Joseph T. johnson, has
poiitioneSAthe Post Master General for
4 Rural reeNDelivery from Clinton to
Byrd's Cross Roads, then by the way of
56e. Boyce brscSShouse and return to
Clinton. IN
Mr.. re. Burnet, or Gfoss Ancbor
Vis'ted here one day last week.
BRACK.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-04-30
IN HONOR OF GEN. HAMPTON.

AT the annual meeting of the Surviv-
ors of Camp r. S. Owens, held at Gin
ton, Laurens Co., S. c., April 10, 1902,
the following resolutions were unanimous.
ly adopted, and it was the wish of the
Camp that they be sent to the family of
our beloved comrade in arms, the late
Wade Hampton, who was unsurpassed
as soldier, statesman and Christian gen.
tleman:
Resolved, 1. Whereas it has pleased
Almighty God to remove from our midst
oul. beloved loader: Wade Hampton, we
bow in humble submission to His will.
I'd. That we join with South Carolina
and the whole South in mourning the
loss'of a nan SO dear to the hearts oil
the whole people.
3. That we extend our heartfelt con-
dolence to the family.of Gen. Hampton,
and that a copy of these resolutions be
sent to them.
4. That a copy of these resolutions be
iplaced upon the Record of Camp Owens
and further that the County papers be
requested to publish them.
" j. j. BoOZER,
< RoBT. G. DAVIS,
Committee.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-04-30

Thursday morning quite early, Mr..
w. l.. Bowman, Miss Mamie Bowman,
Miss Leila Bowman, Messrs. Will and
Floyd Armstrong and Mr.. j. Y. Bow
man, passed through this place for
Honea Path, where at ~ M. the last
named and Miss Mary Armstrong were
united in marriage by Rev. j. j. Cope
land, at the home of the BRIDES pa
rents, after which a substantial and OF
great variety dinner was p~artaken Of.
After dinner the bridal couple, together
with a few friends, started upon the
travel to this section, and reached the
home of Mr.. w l.. Bowman, father OF
the groom, about sun down, where q
reception was given to the happy pair.
In due time an elegant supper was
served. A few of our older people
were present: Mr.. and Mrs. II. Ii.
Armstrong, Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Col.
lier, Mr.. and Mrs. B. G. Kay, Mrs. NJ,
E. Latimer, together with a few of our
young people, DR.. T. o. Kirkpatrick.
Messrs. II. I'll. MOseley and E. j. Huck.
abee and Miss Lille Huckabee. All
had a very enjoyable time.
DIR. VIM. Harris of Waterloo came
over Wednesday and attended the re.
ception mentioned above and remained
till Saturday.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-04-30
DOTS FROM IRBY.

The school at this place had a very
interesting entertainment last Thurs
day night which was enjoyed by all
that were present. Miss Nora knows
how to make people enjoy themselves
on such an occasion as this.
Miss Oxner of Clinton is teaching a
music class at this place.
We are having some nice weather
now for farming and the farmers are
making use Of it.
Messrs Carlwell and Otis Martin and
George Washington of Owlngsville
visited Osgood Martin Sunday.
The members of Poplar Spring
Church have called Rev. Mr. HaddocR
to preach the balance of the year for
them, and preaching day has been
changed from the Third to the Fourth
Sunday.
An old colored man, Uncle Sam Bal
e%ntine, died the 21st inst. He was noted
Tor his great piety. He still held his
membership at Poplar Springs, pre-
fering to remain with the white people
In the church. He certainly died the
death OF the righteous.
M. n r.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-04-30
Deafness Cannot BE Cured

BY local application as they cannot
>eached the diseased portion Of the
iar. There is only one way to cure
deafness, and that IS by constitutional
remedies. Deafness is caused by an
(nflamed condition of the mucous lin
ing of the .Eustachian Tube. When
shis tube is inllamed you have a rumb-
ling sound or imperfect hearing, and
Ehen it is entirely closed, Deafness is
ihe result, and unless the Inflammation
han be taken out and this tube restored
70 its normal condition, hearing will
be destroyed forever; nine cases out of
en are caused by Catarrb, which is
Nothing but an inilamed condition of
phe mucous surfaces.
J We will give One Hundred Dollars
Tor any case of Deafness caused by
5atarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Yatarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free.
} f. j. CHENEY 81 Co,
Toledo, O..
, Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.