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The Washington times., 1902-07-19
NOTHING TO EXPLAIN
MR.. JOHNSON'S SUICIDE
Police and Friends Search
for Some Reason.
Had Been Chatting Pleasantly Before
Sending Bullet Into
His Brain.

Up to late hour last night the local
police had not been able to secure any
information tending to show why George
T. Johnson. of 3106 Street northwest
committed suicide yesterday morning
The police and the unfortunate mans
friends have searched everywhere for
for some clew.
Yesterday morning Mr.. johnson was
talking to his brother. William John
son, and a friend, Mr.. Roy Payne. on
the back porch of the Johnson house.
They were holding an ordinary conver-
sation. talking and laughing. About
1O:45 o'clock George johnson said he was
going up to his room to lay down a mo-
ment. A few moments later the two
friends who were still talking on the
porch heard shot fired from the di-
rection of Johnson's room.
William Johnson Immediately ran to
George Johnson's room. where he found
his brother lying in pool OF blood in
the middle OF the floor with smoking
revolver in his left hand and a bullet
hole in his left temple.
Ran for Doctor.
Mr.. Payne ran to DR.. Reginald Mum
sons office just across the street from
the home of the suicide. The doctor re-
sponded quickly, but on his arrival saw
that the shot had been fatal and that
nothing could be done to save the mans
life.
Mr.. Johnson's family say that the only
thing to which they can attribute the
suicide is despondency. They say that
he has been sick for several months past
and his i'll health has preyed on his
mind a great deal. The death of his
mother ABOUT month ago preyed upon
his mind largely.
Mr.. johnson was married last Tues
day. His bride was Miss Mary Devine,
daughter OF Mr.. Thomas Deviae Of 1417
Thirty-third Street northwest When she
heard what her husband had done she
broke down completely
Opinion of Coroner.
Coroner Nevitt made q thorough in
vestigation. He said last night that 1t
was plain suicide. He said there was
nothing suspicious about Johnson having
his revolver in his left hand. as the
fact that he was left handed was fully
corrcborated by his friends.
The bullet was fired from the revolver
held in his left hand and entered the
brain through the left temple. Dr.. Nevitt
issued certificate Of death by suicide.
Mr.. johnson was thirty-three years
old. and machinist bv trade. He has
been in the employ OF Crople- Butler &
VI hor
northwest. for over fifteen years He is
survived by widow, father. William
Johnson. CT DAYTON, Ohio; b: other.
also named William johnson. and a mar
ried sister.
Funeral arrangements have not yet
been decided upon. 1t is expected that
these will be fixed u by this afternoon.
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FEW GOVERNORS RESPOND.
Large Display at Fort Riley War Ma,
neuvers Not Expected by Root.

Few responses have been received at
the War Department to Its invitation
sent governors of States to be repre-
sented at the Fort Riley general en-
campment next autumn by part of
their National Guard.
Secretary Root does not expect large
display this year, owing to the shor.
time given the States to make arrange
Inents, and was never hopeful that a
large number OF the Eastern organize
tions would be present, on account Of
the expense involved incident to trans
portation.
The Washington times., 1902-07-19

garments knelt side by side this morn
ing at the shrine where the healing
relic Of st. Anne is publicly exposed by
Father Constantine. The cripples and
blind, in large numbers. at each OF the
masses were led In and out Of the sacred
edifce.
Justice Fitzgerald. on his way down.
town to the supreme court this fore
noon. elbowed his way through the
crowd to enter the basement OF the lit
tie church. Thus far no miraculous
cures have been announced.
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SEVERE STORM COOLS
LOCAL ATMOSPHERE
Washington Hottest City in
Country Yesterday.
Wind and Rain Bring Needed Relief
to Many Sweltering and Suf-
fering People.

The weather man outdid himself yes
terday in giving Washington the hottest
day. together with the severest storm
of the summer. In fact, Washington was
the hottest place of any Importance IA
the United States yesterday the mer-
curry registering within l degree OF the
century mark.
The three cities next to Washington
In heat, from the viewpoint OF the
Little Rock. Ark. and Atlanta, Ga.
each with a temperature of "a degrees
The storms which visited Washington
in the afternoon cooled the atmosphere
to large extent. and probably kept the
mercury from crawling out of the top
of many thermometers.
The hottest time In the day was regis
tered by the official thermometer at the
Weather Bureau at L O'Clock noCn. At
that hour the official thermometer show
ed 80 degrees. Shortly afterward ii be-
gan to get cooler. At . o'clock a severe
storm accompanied by thunder and
lightning. which lasted about an hour,
visited the city and cooled everything off
considerably. This storm was rapidly
followed by another, fiercer than the
first. which was also accompanied by q
very severe electrical storm. While it
lasted considerable damage was done.
The northeast section of the city
caught the heaviest part of the storm
Several trees were blown down and
other damage done.
Tree at White House.
tree in the White House grounds
was blown down. The tree was one of
the handsomest in the grounds and one
of the Oldest 1t stood just south OF the
mansion.
Policeman c. X. Sampson of the First
precinct, had a narrow escape from be-
ing killed by lightning. He was stand
ing under the awning surrounding the
Academy Of Music. Several other per-
sons were with him. The cupalo of the
building was struck by lightning and
the slate roof was badly damaged. The
lightning ran down the brick wall Of
the building within n few feet of where
he was standing. Persons in the door
way of a store on the opposite side of
the street say that they saw the light
ming completely enfold the officer and
the persons standing with him. One
or two persons ran across the street
thinking that all of them had been
killed.
Mr.. John W. Reeds residence, 425 NJ
Street northeast, was struck by light
ming and the tower was damaged to the
extent of s25.
One Case of Prostration.
There was but one case of heat pros
tration brought to the attention Of the
hospital authorities yesterday. Charles
Connors. of 104 Street northwest, was
overcome by the heat at the northwest
corner OF Sixth and d Streets north
west Policeman NJ. ]. Flynn, of the
Police Court squad, rendered aid to the
sick man until the ambulance from
Hospital arrived.
The weather forecas ster promises more
weather for today.
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One Case of Prostration.
TO USE THE GUNBOAT HIST.
Rear Admiral Cooper to Raise His Two
Starred Pennant.

The gunboat Hist, Lieut.. Victor Blue
commanding. has been assigned to the
use OF Rear Admiral Philip H. Cooper,
who is in charge OF the preparations for
naval war defense along the middle
Atlantic coast.
He will raise his two starred PEN
nant on her when he starts to put his
defense plans In operation.
The Washington times., 1902-07-19
Mr.. PREssEY A DIRECTOR.

ALBANY. July 1s.-The Intervale
Traction Company was Incorporated to-
day, with capital of $1,000 to con-
struct in Orange county an electric road
twenty eight miles long between New
burgh and Goshen. The road is to con-
meet with existing lines in Goshen and
Newburgh. Among the directors 10
Henry A. Pressey, of Washington.
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INVITED TO CAMP.
Major w. D. Davidge Calls on District
Commissioner Macfarland.

Major w. D. Davidge. Judge advocate
of the National Guard o: the District
of Columbia, called on Commissioner
Macfarland, president Of the District
Commissioners yesterday, bearing the
official invitation of Gen. George II.
Harries, commanding the National
Guard, to the Commissioners to inspect
the camp at Lcesburg.
Commissioner Macfarland said that he
would lay the invitation before the
Commissioners, but on account of the
illness of Commissioner Ross he could
not say what day 1t would be practicable
to visit the camp. He promised to noti-
fly General Harries in a day or two.
Major Davidge said that he would then
return to escort the Commissioners to
the encampment.
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the Second. Lieut.. r. A. Foster, sur
geon of ;he Second Battalion. was med
ical officer CT the dav.
Medical Instruction Issued.
Major George Henderson. surgeon
general of the militia. has issued the
following instructions to, the medical
officers IN camp:
"A battalion surgeon will be assigned
each day as medical officer of the day.
battalion surgeons will attend sick
Call in their quarters: they may excuse
from duty and treat patients in quar-
ters for one day only. At the expira-
tion OF one day. if the patient is not
able to be returned to duty, he will be
sent 10 the field hospital and borne on
the next mornings sick report as sent
to hospital.
THE battalion surgeons will use the
emergency cases in treating patients in
quarters as far as possible, but when
medicines are required not in cases, they
will write prescriptions to the field hos
pital.
"All cases of infectious diseases will
be held in quarters and reported to the
surgeon general at once.
THE Engineer Corps, the Signal
Corps, the band and drum corps Will
answer sick call at the field hospital"
Medical Officer of Day.
The medical officer of the day will
report to the field officer of the day af-
ter consultation with the surgeon gem
eral.
The tour of duty will commence i'm
mediately after guard mounting and will
continue for twenty-four hours He will
make at least two tours of inspection of
the camp, commencing. respectively, at
$50 a. N. and p. m. Immediately prior
10 his being relieved from duty he will
present written report to the field Of
fcer of the day Cwho will forward the
same with recommendations through the
adjutant general to the surgeon gen,
eraD. covering the following subjects:
"First-The general sanitary condition
of the camp.
"Second-The hygienic condition OF the
mess quarters. The food served 20 the
troors, the condition of the vessels in
which the food is cooked and served.
'Third-The disposition of dish water
and slops; also. the disposition OF
garbage.
"Fourth-The sanitary condition OF
tents and If the weather is favorable, il
they are looped as required by general
orders
"Fifth-The condition of the guard
quarters and the stables
The Washington times., 1902-07-19

They are a lot made up OF all
the small lots of Fancy and
Mixed Cheviot, Cashmere and
Worsted Suits; half-lined and
made up in regulation Saks fash
ion. Both single and double
breasted sacks among them.
The Washington times., 1902-07-19

They are all Fit Reform"
Suits, and all of the present sea-
sons stock; the choicest pat
terms of worsted. cashmere and
cheviot. half-lined. The finest
suits that can be made
Tho.o,e ~,od
The Washington times., 1902-07-19

This is a choice Of Fancy
Flannel and Wool Crash Suits,
made up without Innings: but
made up in the best fashion.
Single and double-breasted sacks
of light, dark and medium ef-
fects.
The Washington times., 1902-07-19
Notes of the Camp.

So far there have been comparatively
few visitors from Leesburg in camp.
but by Sunday it is expected that there
will be hundreds from the surrounding
country as well as from Washington.
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SECRETARY ROOT
TO INSPECT CAMP

Regiment. and Lieut.. jeremiah Hunt for
the Second. Lieut.. r. 4. Foster, sur
geon of ;he Second Battalion. was med
ical officer CT the dav.
The Washington times., 1902-07-19
THR0NGS AT A SHRINE.
Pilgrims Seek to Be Healed by Relic in
New York.

NEW YORK. July 1s.-The throngs Of
Roman Catholic pilgrims attending the
masses held today in the Church OF st.
Jean Baptiste were greater than at the
opening of the novena. or nine days
prayer. yesterday.
Women in silks and others in tattered
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-04-19
SALE or THE COTTON MILL.

By reference to our advertise.
ment columns our readers will
notice that the Sheriff will sell on
May oath, the property known as
the New iberia Cotton Mill Go.
Ltd. This will be good oppor-
tunity for some progressive man or
company to acquire valuable
property, as it comprises the entire
mill buildings, machinery and real
estate. To the right party this can
be made a profitable investment,
but it should be in the hands OF
experienced financiers aud cotton
milling experts who also posses
plenty of good business horse
sense. There is no reason why
this splendid institution should moi
be dividend paying property and
the concomitant benefits Of wages
and employment to lot of milling
and industrious work people, male
and female. Mistakes no doubt
have been made in the management
heretofore, but we should profit by
these mistakes aud be the better
prepared to avoid any in the fu
ture. We trust that the property
may pass into the hands Of those
who will be able to exploit il fo'
all the purposes for which it was
erected aud that it may yet become
the pride aud glory of the town.
We especially invite intending in
vestors to examine this promising
property,
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-04-19

g.t17.sr7 e. GAO acres, certificate
2g6, all Of sec. 10, IL sr re. GID 50-
100 acres, certificate 297, all OF sec. ii,
tl7.sr7 e. $40 24-100 acres, certih.
cate 29s, all OF sec IL, { II, SRI e. 63v
52-1O0 acres. certificate 2s3, all OF sec.
80, { II, sr7e. $50 l6l00 acres,
certificate 2s4, all Of sec. "a, II, r7e
GAO 46-l00 acres, certificate 2s5. all Of
sec. 30, I 10, sr7e.
Smith, James W, estate 10 "a
6SS acres. all Of fraction sec. Is, sl-2 Oh
sc "a, 10. W y of y, sec ~, ~
sire.
GAO acres OF tract. sec. 10. . y tract sec:
IA, west Of bayou, ne ofse "a, anu
W. Of tract. sec. %, l4sr6e.
100 acres of . ofse y, sec.
80, IA, sr1e 100 acres, II Of n
a. sec 20, s9sw see II, sw a.
Sc sec II, IL, sr7e. 100 acres,
u OF n Q "A, sec 90. Il of ne "a. sec.
81, Ia, sr7e. 100 acres y OF 8 q
OF Sec. Al, Ia, sr7e.
On the pay Of sale, will sell such pot,
ton Of said property as each debtor VIII
point out and In case the debtor VIII not
point out sufficient property, viii at once:
without delay, aell the least quantity OF
said property, Of any bebtor, wmcn any
bidder will buy for the amount OF tne
taxes. interest and costs due by said
debtor; the sale will be without apprise.
ment. for cash. in legal tender money OF
the United states, and the property sold
shall be redeemable any time for the space
Of one year. by paying the price given, in
clndine costs and twenty per cent thereon.
Giysn officially this 10Th day OF the
month Of April A. ID. 1902.
GEO. HENDERSON
Sheriff and Ex -officio Tax Collector.
Per Frank ]. Mestayer Deputy.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-04-19
THE ENTERPRISE

AND R-C0NSobfDaT TED
OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF IBERIA PARISH
AND rowH OF NEW IBERIA.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-04-19

The Philadelphia Ledger says we
need only small war vessels in the
far east to support military opera
tons in the Philippines" Is il
possible that the Ledger has not
yet heard how lovely and serene all
things are in the Philippinesi
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-04-19
The Rest Presentation for Malaria

Chills aud Fever is bottle Of Grove 9
Tasteless Chill Tonic. II 10 simply iron
and quiniue in a tasteless form. No cure
no pay. Price Soc.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-04-19

l.anglinais B. ......''.'.'. QUO
SO acres Sea Marsh.
Limerick, J H. ...............,...1 %
one lot bounded n, hortense st.,
. lot 20, v lot q.
Simon James. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. W
90 acres bounded abraham, 8 george,
. brown, " fournet.
wilkins II. A. g.. ...............,.2 "a
Il interest in 40 acres bounded road,
swagoner, e olivier.
Walker, Chas A................. $50
30 acres bounded n lemaire, jefferson, e
coulee, v lake.
SWAMP AND MARSH LANDS.
Broussard, z b. northumberland 6c
22l 25.100 acres, lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, sec.
-, II, sr4e 9, lots l and 2 ! II, sr5e
Livingstone, Mrs L..............S1 6
80 acres n J Of sec. IA, I IL, sr 10 e.
Mcdonald & Hedge s37
l63ns ofsw 4, SEQ -, I 10. sr 10 e
Smith, ] w | OF
80 acres, part Of sec. 81, TIA, sr7e.
Slidell, John 90 IS
524 29.lo0 acres, oil Of sec 20, Except
the ofsw IL, sr9e.
Vonsohuller q Grace, 10 90
500 $1,000 acres, certificate 2s7, II, 9
r6e. $50 60-100 acres, certificate $50,
oil OF section 80, 9 16, sr5e. GAO "a
100 acres, certificate 2sS, all Of sec. 2,
7,sr5e. $40 6-l00 acres, certificate
$50, al OF sec. 3, 3 H. re. $40 76.l00
scres. certificate 800, oil Of sec. 4, IL,
sr5e. 639 81 100 acres, certificate 29l
zee. 8, II, sr5e. $40 48-l0O acres,
certificate 202, oil Of sec. ., I l7,sr5e.
6H 4.l00 acres. certificate 800. all Of
SEQ. Z, IL, sr7s. GAL acres, certi6.
cate 204, oil Of zee 3, ~, sr7e. 63e
36-l00 acres, certificate 205, all OF sec
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-04-19
Old Grandma's German Tea.

For Indigestion. 6uiousnsss Sick Headache. Constipation
Bed Complexion Offensive 6reath. al Disorders Of the
Stomach, Liver and 6owsa Price. 10 cents per box
~ ron sALa IL t,IsssT-ci-Ass DsUu sTORss.~s
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1902-11-27
HARD LUCK.

The Marietta School boys and the
Georgia Military Academy, of Atlanta,
met III a holly contested game of foot
ball, on Monday evening last, resulting
in a score of Is to 5 in favor of the
Soldier Boys" In the first half the
G M. A. boys succeeded three times in
passing the ball over the line for touch
downs, while our boys were unable to
score but once. Fields, aided by per-
feet interference succeeded in passing
through the line, and making neat
run of 80 yards for an only touchdown.
Stevens did the scoring each time for
the opposing team while Scott and
Vow, backed by the rest of the G. M
A g we'll trained team, with the best
of interference. did some excellent and
creditable work, Garrison, of the
school team, was distinguished by
the fine manner III which he bore him
self throughout the game, displaying at
every movement the good football
qualities which he possesses. Clay,
Fields, Barnes, R. Thornton. A. Thorn
ton and Northcutt, proved themselves
formidable foes when it came to tack
ling and breaking up interferences.
Gilbert and Grower, as usual, proved
star players and displayed grit and de-
termination in their movements. In
second half the G.. NJ. AS did not score.
Our boys continue to Improve under
the good management of Mr.. Herbert
Clay and another season would put
them in a shape capable of meeting the
best of ameture football teams,
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1902-11-27
THE BEST WAY.

The preacher who can preach to
please every nearer; the editor who
can write to please every reader; the
merchant who can sell goods to please
every customer; the lawyer who can
speak to please every listener; and the
dressmaker who can please every wo-
man are all dead and wearing wings
in heaven. Perfection is not found in
humanity.
This world is difficult world, indeed
Aud people are hard to suit,
And the man who plays on the violin
Is bore to the man with flute.
And | myself have often thought
How very much better 'twould be,
u every one of the folks l know
Would only agree with me.
But since they will not, then the very
best way
To make this world look bright
Is never to mind what people say,
But do what you think is right.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1902-11-27
TO 60 AND TO COME.

Rev. S. r. Belk, the beloved pastor
who has served the Methodist Church
here for two years, has been assigned
TO St. James Church, Augusta. His
removal causes universal and sincere
regret to our people. There is only one
Belk IN the conference, and he has the
peculiar gifts of making ard holding
friends AS an eloquent and talented
preacher he has few equals. Augusta
is to be congratulated.
Marietta is fortunate in having Rev
j. NJ. White of Newman, to succeed Mr.
Belk. Mr.. White is enc of the ablest
and best ministers in the conference
He is genial and affable, and an ener
getic worker, and we are sure our PEG.
pie will be pleased with him.
1t is source of qualification to have
Mr.. LedbetUer returned as presiding ell.
der
Best wishes to departing, and a cor.
dial welcome to the incoming.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1902-11-27
ON THE RIGHT LINE.

The Atlanta Constitution is on the
right line on insisting that pensions be
granted only to INDECENT veterans.
The increase in the state pensions to
Confederate soldiers is now $3.50, COO
per year, and growing annually and is
about to cripple the State in her re-
sources and ability to keep up other
institutions dependent upon state ap-
preparations for existence. Unlesa
there is check on pensions by con-
filming the bounty to INDECENT veterans
then there will have to be increased
taxation, that will amount to almost
cOntiscation of peoples property to keep
up the pension burden. Is it right, is
it just to continue this system?
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1902-11-27
CHANGED HIS MIND.

One of our intelligent and worthy
citizens was In Columbia, S. c., last
week, and on his return, he said to us
Il was in favor of dispensary for Ma
r;etta until my visit to Columbia, and
now think it will be greater curse
than open barrooms. In Columbia
there is more whiskey drank than ever.
1t is bought by the quart and gambled
for as to who shall pay for it, and it has
become a source of decentralization
Little boys get negroes to buy it for
them, and there are drunkenness, night
carousals and disorder. and, in my
opinion, the worst thing that could be-
fall our fair and beautiful city, would
be to inaugurate the sale of whiskey in
dispensary here" So with this infor-
nation, let's agree not to have it.
Touch not, taste not, handle not the
accused thing.