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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-23
HANGED FOR MURDER OF
FIFREBN-Y N-YBAR-0LD GIRL
George Gantz Expia'es Bru-
tai Crime at Reading, Pc

READING. Pa, Sept. 23.-George
Gantz was hanged in the county prison
yard at 1915 this morning for the mur-
der of ffteen-year-ol Annie Etter on
Saturday night. October &c. 1901 he
went 10 the gallows stoIidly and had
nothing to stay
Gantz murdered his victim in an aban-
doned stable IN a small street near her
home and within a stones throw of the
police station The two had gone 10 a
suburban resort in the evening Gantz
made proposal to the girl which she
refused: then he knocked her down wit ID
a board The girl was discovered by
neighbors and died in q hospital next
morning
Gantz was given a speedy trial. Only
yesterday Governor Stone refused TO in
terfeTe with the execution Gantz was
only twenty-one years old. His family
took charge Of the remains.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-23
MINISTER VII PROTESTS
TO STATE DEPARTMENT
Objects toWording of Clause
in Commercial Treaty.

Minister Wu paid long call this
morning upon Acting Secretary OF State
Adee, his purpose being 10 enter a. pro
test upon what he considered the Of
fensive wording Of clause in the corr
mercial treaty now being negotiated be
tween this country and China. Just
what the clause relates to or what it
says cannot be obtained.
The treaty very closely follows the
lines Of the British treaty concluded
two months OF more ago. y copy Of that
treaty has been mailed 10 the State De-
partment. but is not expected to arrive
before the lapse Of two weeks. Until
It comes. nothing definite can be said Of
its provisions. but it Is in general a
repetition of old commercial treaties
with modern notifications
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-23
DEMANDS JURY TRIAL
FOR AUTO TEST CASE
Against Mr.. Sunder-
land Postponed.

The case OF the District Of Columbia
against Erskfne NJ Sunderland was
brought before vacation Judge Luke C.
strider, IN the District branch of the
Police Court this morning Attorney D
". Baker, counsel for the defense, made
a motion for trial By jury. Judge stri-
der took the matter Of granting such a
trial under advisement until tomorrow
morning. when the case viii again be
called.
Mr. Sunderland is charged with having
propelled his automobile OF the wrong
side Of the street. on Pennsylvania Ave
nue. near Thirteenth Street. with hav-
ing driven his machine at a greater rate
Of speed than the Law allows, and with
having crossed intersecting streets at q
greater rate Of speed than six miles an
hour
Counsel for the defense moved that Nj
Sunderland be granted trial by jury
District Attorney Pugh was adverse to
giving a trial by jury, stating that he
was not entitled to such procedure.
and II such a trial was granted by the
court. it would upset the practice Of the
Police Court
Judge Strider stated that while he did
not want to upset the practices Of the
court, he was Of the belief that accord
ing to the Constitution Of the United
States the defendant was entitled TO a
trial by jury, but that ne would take the
matter under consideration. and would
postpone hearing Of the cas5e until to-
morrow morning.
Mr.. Erskine NJ. Sunderland, the defen-
dant in the case is a weil-known archi-
tect of this city.
He was arrested Oh September IS. for
the alleged ofenses, and forfeited $I5
collateral for his appearance in the
cases.
It is said that the case is to be made a
test case for the future guidance of own
eTs and pTOpeIlers OF automobile, ana
horseless carriages In the District
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-23
GOBLIN CONSIDERS
SITUATION SERIOUS
Fears of an Outbreak in the
Strike Region.
HASTENS TROOPS TO SCENE
President Mitchell Using Every Effort
to Prevent Violence-Towns Placed
Under Militia-Sherifs Unable to
Cope With Rioters in Many Sections.

TAMAQUA. Pa, Sept. 23.-At 8 O'Clock
this morning General Goblin and staff
arrived in town from Shenandoah. Later
they took a train for Wi1kesbarre,
where ground will be selected for the
quarters of the additional troops that
General Goblin will ask for later today.
IN speaking TO your representative this
morning General Goblin said he consid-
cred the situation in the entire coal
region extremely foreboding.
Il have already ordered the Thirteenth
Regiment. Col. L. A. Waters. command
ing. 10 the field. Il will be quartered at
Ollphant, where ! anticipate trouble
Ny plan for the distribution OF troops
is the Twelfth to remain at Shenan-
doah and Manila Park. as at present;
call cut the Fourth and place it at
Mahanoy City, where trouble is apt to
occur at any minute; the Eighth, at
present at Shenandoah, will be moved to
WfIkesbarre, where I will make my
headquarters. My mission to Wilkes
barre today is to perfect the plans that
I have already stated.
The movement on the part of body
of strikers to confer with officials Of the
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron
Company at PottsviIle today in refer
ence to returning to work If they are
assured that grievances will be adjusted
after the strike. is looked upon as in
dividusl movement, not sanctioned by
the union.
Although strike piekets were out in
great numbers throughout the entire re-
gion this morning in their efforts 10 hold
up the noa-un' onists. no violence is re-
ported and me coIlieries are working as
usual
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-23
WHITE House WORKERS
DESERT THEIR JOBS
Leave Because Additional
Men Were Employed.

a peculiar variation Of the labor prob
lem turned up at the White House to-
day. when five plasterers threw down
their tools and walked out. because four
additional workmen had been secured to
hasten the completion of that part of
the improvements.
Mr. Norcross, of the firm of cortrac-
tors IN charge OF the work, said there
was no reason whatever for the men TO
leave They made no complaint about
wages Or unions. as they are all en-
Ployed under The same conditions They
simply resented the incoming of addi-
tionaT help. They will not be taken
back"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-23
OHNNELSON GUILTY:
CASE ENDS IN SENSATION

selected as the next Indictment on which
10 prosecute In the meantime, he is
free on bonds
No cause could be assigned by the
Commonwealth why their witnesses
failed 10 appear Most of them live in
the District OF Columbia and there is no
process Of Law by which they could be
compelled 70 attend the court.
When Judge Love took his seat al 10
. o'clock this morning and the court was
opened Commonwealth Attorney James
E. Clements arose and said that the
State found itself in a most embarrass-
ing position
Not one Of our witnesses are pres
ent,' he said We fully expected them
10 be here today and they had given
US every assurance that they would be.
There is no legal proceeding by which
we can compel them TO appear. as they
reside outside Of the jurisdiction of the
court -
Wanted Continuance.
Mr.. Clements then asked an order Of
the court granting a continuance until
Thursday morning that the State in the
meantime might make an effort to have
the Witnesses attend.
The court inquired what effort had
been made 10 have the witnesses. pres
ent- Mr.. Burke. for the prosecution.
said that every effort had been made.
that the witnesses had announced them
selves yesterday as ready to respond and
that their non-appearance was sur
prise 30 him. He joined the Common
weaIth's attorney in the assertion that
the State had done its duty and in ask
Ing for a continuance
MI. ShiIIington Asks a Verdict.
Attorney Joseph Shillington. for The
defense, then addressed the court. He
said.
Your honor the defense is fully pre-
pared to proceed with the case at once
and had fully expected 10 do so. We
have summoned twenty witnesses and
they can be produced at any time. This
is not the first time that such a condl-
tiOn as this has obtained in a court OF
Continued on Sixth Page.)
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-23
WHEAT
CAUSES A FURRY
Excitement on the Chicago
Stock Exchange

CHICAGO. Sept 23.-Another furry in
September wheat took place shortly
after the opening of the board Of trade.
the shorts bidding up prices > cents to
50 cents without getting much sold to
them. At 81 cents J. H Wrenn & Co
sold a little and the tension eased OF
Armour is believed to have the cash
wheat under perfect control and does
net seem disposed TO sell 20 those who
want to I'll contracts. There was not
a great deal of excitement attending
the rise and so far no one talks Of
serious squeeze in wheat. Corn also
was excited AID higher and all the grain
markets strong
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-23
SURGEON JONES MUST
ANSWER TO CHARGES
Coming From Philippines on
War Department Order.
Alleged to Have Grossly MisTepresented
Conditions and Reflected on War
Department Management.

Contract Surgeon George 3. Jones,
who for the past few years has been
located in the Philippines, is en- route
to report TO the Department Of Cali
fornia on the charge Of conduct unbe-
toming an officer. The annulTnent Of his
contract is said to be probable
Jones has fallen under the displessure
Of the Secretary Of War for writing let
ters home in which il is charged he has
grossly misTepTesented conditions and
has reflected upon the War Department
manag cement. Jones comes from hear
Rushville. Ind
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-23
PUBLIC LAUNDRlES IN
MANILA FOR THE ITCH
Philippine Commissioners Trying to
Prevent Spread of "Dhobie."

The War Department has been notified
that the Philippine Commissioners have
finally decided that the establishment
of public laundry houses in Manila is
the only means of protecting Americans
and others from the plG que known as
he "dhobie itch
They accordingly CrGe-fe-,s ne erection
in each distTiC; Of a house with a ca
pacity of thirty hIbs and to cost $500
Improved methods OF sanitation win be
employed TO prevent the clothing from
being contaminated.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-23
FIRE DESTROYS LARGE
STORE IN ALABAMA CITY

BIRMINGHAM. Ala. Sept. 23-Fire
began at 1 O'Clock this morning and
burned until it destroyed the large
clothing house of Louis Saks. causing a
total loss OF S240. 900. Insurance. $780,
GOO A hundred and fifty clerks are
thrown out of employment spark
from an arc light caused the fire.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-23
PROMINENT ARRIVALS
FROM SOUTH AMERICA

NEW YORK, Sept 23.-Among the
passengers who arrived today on the
steamer Tennyson. from Santos, Rio ia
neiro. etc. we're Capt 2 c Pendleton.
u. L SeweIl. United States consr1 at
Pernambuco; Dr.. Daniel Morris. b rtish
commissioner OF Agriculture for the
West Indies, Capt Richard 2 Willis
British army. Edward !. SouJher, and
John II. Thompson
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-23
PRESIDENT SPEAKS
ON TARIFF REVISION
WIFE MURDERER TO
BE PLACED ON TRIAL
WOman's Headless Body Was Found in
the Woods.

LOWELL. Mass. Sept al H Nor
Tison, counsel for J. ". BIondin, charg-
ed with numbering his wife, whose head
less body was found in a wood lot IN
Chelmsford in June, 1901. received a
letter from Attorney General Parker
today announcing that the trial will be
sin on the first Monday in December.
Il viii be held in Boston. as the au-
thoTities are convinced that the mu--
der was committed there BIondin was
captured in New York city several
months ago
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-23
Mr.. stinemetz Rallies Slightly.

There was but little change in the
condition Of Mr. Benjamin F. Stinemetz-
But little hope is entertained Of his re-
coyery. II anything there is slight i'm
proyement over yesterday, he rested
comfortably. slept most OF the time
and breathed more easily than for sev-
eraI days
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-23
YOUNG RECITES DETAILS
OF THE PULITZER MURDER

Young went ont for a few minutes and
when be returned Mrs. Pulitzer was
dead. Young says his cozpanion said ne
had given her a dose OF chlorai in
d glass Of beer. He says that his SUB
sequent actions were prompted by de-
-iTe TO save his friend from The conse-
queEces CT his sin.
7 OOened her clothes at the waist. :"
said Young, and tried to restore respir-
alton by moving her hands back and
forth over her head. When this did not
succeed. I put my hand In her waist and
found that her heart was not 5eatins.
Convinced that she was dead. / started
out to get a policeman I thought I
would 60 10 headquarters, and believing
they were at the city hall, started down
on the elevated.
Started to Cut Body Up
on the way I thought of the disgrace
this would bring on ne and my father.
then started back to get rid of the
body I took the Iorg knife and started
to cut Mrs. Pulitzer in order 10 more
easily put her in the trunk The stencil
however, was 50 great that I desisted. =
Young said that Filling was a young
man about twenty-three years old. with
smooth snaven face, and about FIVE feet
seven inches tall He said Filling has
clear. bright face and pale complexion.
When Young saw him last he was
dressed in d dark suit. with a straw hat.
Young says he alone hatched UP the
plan for the disposition of the body and
carried it out He saws that his friend
took fight at once acting at his
tYoung'sl earnest solicitation
Young's Story Not Credited.
The police says openly that they do
not, believe Young's story duplicating
the other man They go so far as 10
assert that there is no such man. The
authorities OF Bridgeport were communi
Gated with as soon as Young made his
confession and all attempts TO fud such
a man have so far proved futile
Ma Levy, the physical culture fnstruc-
Continued on Sixth Page.)
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-23
THIRTEEN-YEAR-0L0 SON
OF GENERAL De WET DEAD

THE HAGUE, Sept. 29.-Word vas re-
ceived here today that Izak the thir-
teen-year-old son of General De Wet,
is dead, in South Africa.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-23
NINTH OPEN-AIR CONCERT
BY TIMES NEWSBOYS BAND


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they play.
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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-23
Major Sylvester Rsturns.

Major Richard Sylvester today return
e. 10 the city after a short vocation in
the Maryland mountains. He will re-
sumo his duties as Superintendent Of the
Metropolitan Police this Afternoon.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-23
INSANE MURDERER
TO APPEAR IN COURT
RANSiER TO SUCCEED
SPEAKER HENDERSON
Nomination in District Is Practically
Assured.

INDEPENDENCE. Iowa. Sept. 2S--Re-
ports coming in from all parts Of the
district indicate that c. E Ransier will
receive the nomination for Representa-
tive to succeed Speaker Henderson.
His candidacy is 50 highly receive
throughout the district that it now looks
like he is q sure winEeI.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-23
TRAIN DERAILED BY
STRIKING MINERS

PITTSTON. Pa. Sept 23.-Eariy this
morning striking miners removed hsn
plate from the rails on the Erie Rail
read on the outskirts OF the city The
rails spread and work train which
was passing was derailed.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-23
FavorS Bipartisan Com
mission, Reporting
to Congress.
KEEP SCHEDULE OUT OF POLITICS
Should Not Play Football
With Laws.
SPEECH AT L0GkNSP0RT, IND

Delivered to Small Audience il a Driv-
ing RainstoTm-Fnends Did Not Ex-
pect Delivery Of Views for Several
Days Yet-One Of the Five Principal
Efforts.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-23
Defes Capture, But Fa-
ther Promises to Give
Him Up.
POLICE ARE BAPFLED IN SCARCE
Heart-Broken Parent Sue
cumbS TO Persuasion.
WILL GIVE BOND FOR $4,000

Man Hiding in Fathers Woods at Bal
ley's Cross Roads, vs.-Alexandria
Lawyers Assert That Maryland Has
No Right TO Take Him Back to the
Asylum.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-23
Times Newsboys Band Call

Members of The Times News
boys Band will report at The
Times office at ) p. m, Tuesday
September %, in uniform.
6. NJ. WHITE, Director.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-23
Other Indictments.

Nine other indictments stand against
Nelson. charging him with the arson Of
various other buildings at Jackson City
These, howG5er. were ignited from the
policy shop, which burned first. and it IS
regarded as almost certain that the fail
ure Of the State to convict Oh the prin-
cipal count viii cause the fall Of the
others
Nelson will appear on the first day Of
the next term Of court to answer the
charge Of burning the house of George
Myers al Jackson City, which has been
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-23
Foster and All Witnesses
for Prosecution Fail
to Appear.
JURY IS SENT OUT AT ONCE
Jackson City Arson Trial Ready to Pro
ceed, But Prosecution Announces That
1t Has No Evidence to Ofer-Other
Indictments to Be Answered.

By the complete and unexpected fall
ure of the prosecution TO produce any
witnesses against him. John c. Nelson.
charged with burning the policy shop
Of SandeTson and Foster. at Jackson City.
July "A. was acquitted by the jury at
the Alexandria county court house this
morning. and went home a free man
This sensational termination to the
case came as complete surprise. as II
was generally expected that Nelson 5
second trial would last as long as did
the former one. which ended Septem-
ber 1
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-23

Fair tonight: Wednesday in
creasing cloudiness, probably
showers
The Canton times., 1902-05-16
Ridgeland.

The recent rain is worth hun.
dreds of dollars to the truckers
in this vicinity.
There are rumors of d cheese
facto " being located here
Someone with money could
make good "hit'' in putting
up some buildings for rent for
both merchants and residents.
The strawberry season is a
thing of the past
There seems to be considerable
speculation "a to who will be
our uext school principal.
Ridgeland needs new school
house. Someone please tell how
we are going to get it
Miss Nellie Perkins was a
Jackson visitor yesterday.
INTER ALA
The Canton times., 1902-05-16
Sharon Dots.

Mrs. Fl. A. GatIin, left a few
days ago, where she will spend
several weeks with relatives in
Gl0ster.
Mr.. JOHN Robinson is spend
ing few days with home folks
this week.
Misses Viva and Jessie and
Mr.. Aristotle Eldridge and sister
Miss Eunice, spent last Sunday
at Stump Bridge.
Mrs. Norris Walker has re-
turned home after d weeks stay
with relatives in Canton. z.
Mrs Annie May Kent spent
last Sunday with home folks.
AN ADMIRER OF THE TINES.
The Canton times., 1902-05-16
For Sale.

The beautiful property known
as Mrs. Dan Halls place on west
side Liberty street. Splendid
new dwelling and twenty-four
acres of excellent land.
Apply quick to
13 W. LEE DINKINS.
The Canton times., 1902-05-16
Graded S chool.

The trustees of the graded
school met on the 18th to elect
ach~rs for the ensuing session
The: following were reelected:
Prof. W. B. Jones, princifri !;
Miss Kate Hill. Miss Bertha Sleb
biu,. Miss Arrah Pau. Miss lilIie
Weinrr, Miss Helen Lavender
Mss Eleanor Ross, Miss Mar
garet Fitchett, Miss Margaret
Allen.
Miss Bette Prichard was the
only new one elected. Prof
Jones will not teacn this session
but will devote his time to 4
thorough general snuervision.
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New Barber Shop.

j. A. Turner has recently
come here from Jackson, Miss,
and conducts Il first class barber
shop near Durfey 5 Stable, and
asks liberal patronage of the
public with the assurance that
he please them with his work.
The Canton times., 1902-05-16

Jx. -f-i y AhAuh VIII ledV6
Monday for Biloxi, to attend the
meeting Of the State Dental
Association. He will be absent
about week.
Mrs. Bette Joel left on last
sunday for HazIehurst, to visit
the family of her son, Mr.. Ed
Joel. She was accompanied bv
little Sarah Cohn.
Rev. Jno. p. Anderson Of
Greensboro, Ala, will preach at
the Presbyterian church next
sunday morning and evening
The public cordially invited.
The Miss. Compress Association
meets in the Senate Chamber il,
jackson, Tuesday May goth.
l9U2 All interested in market.
my tne cotton crop will be well
coined guests.
Mrs. Lille Budges and her
be 'ltiful little daughter Irene of
Crystal Springs left for home a
few DAYS ago after an ENJOYABLE
visit o his parents. Mr. and Mrs.
". NJ. Leggltl.
School picnirs have been quite
the style this week. Miss Law. |
ender chaperoned her grade to
Parrots Wells, and Miss Steb-
bins room enjoyed an outing in
Cooper sWoods.
Mrs. M. H.. George has been
assigned 10 work in the Durant
Normal The teachers who will
attend that school are to be
congratulated on having such
capable and intelligent instruc-
,reSS.
A very serious accident hap
)ened in our office yesterday,
Friday, which makes us late
his week with our paper Just
IS we We're putting one of our
orms on thepress 1t was dropped
MD pied whole page.
Revival Services at Methodist
jItul CHI. from May Is to the 25
Rev John w. Chambers,g former
y President of Whitworth Col
ege, Will conduct services at the
Iethodlst Church commencing
lay Is and continuing tnrou&1
he week to May 20. All ar
lvIted. These will be some OF
is subjects: An Eastern Sup
'pr, A Fisherlnan's Story, The
4ighl which did not fail, The
Tres of God, Perfect man. 4,
Slinlpses Of Glory, Baby Nine.
he Surrender. Every body
ivittd TO attend.
n. B Harmon, Pastor :
The parish boards of Louisiana
ave ord4r..s an hiluNance to {
lose of their corps who attend j
ae summer school and some have /
Tered il fixed Increase of salary t
, all teachers who present sum
ler school certificates. This i
splendid way to encoul age
,acher> to prepare for their
ork. With such small salaries S
W are able to lake advantage oi a
zen the nearest normals an =
3wever much they would like
go, cannot Mississippi With
n boastpd III milIion-d dollar schooi
md might profit by the exan
e set by her sister state
Quadrienial Conference CM
Church, Nashville Tenn. May
TO the 81 1902 For the above
,casion the |. c. viii sell round
in tickets to Na-hvll = Tenn
ne first class limited fare IN
ay 5-6-7 and II 10 10Th. incla
We with final Iimil June 2no.
u fur her particulars cali on
j b. t'itrhett.
Tlyt Aot
The Canton times., 1902-05-16
children's Day Program

AT METHODIST CHURCH, SUNDAY
AFTERNOON, MAY 18, 1902, AT
4 O'CLOCK.
Recessional.
Welcome Master Stuart
Weatherby.
Song.
Prayer.
Scripture reading.
Recitation, WAS it You"'-
Charlie Harrison.
Song.
Questions.
Recitation "Treasures"-Max.
well Anderson.
Song, 10.
Recitation. "Two Princes
holland Harmon, Jr.
Pantomine, Jesus lover of my
soul'-Eight girls.
Reading Ruth Brown.
Duet - Misses Maxwell and
Riddick.
Secitation-Evelyn Winbo1n.
Solo-Miss May Cowan.
Rem arks.
Song Till we meet
All children invited.