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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-17
THE LUCK OF JENNINGS.
Smith Dismissed of the Charge Of Sun
day Opening.

Mr. Harry Gleen's fame as succeccful
barrister In criminal and other cases. was
pushed UP q little further yesterday when
upon second charge he succeeded II
having his client. ]. A. Jennings, a
saloon-keeper, discharged on the charge
OF keeping his bar open last Sunday.
The evidence against the accused was
weak and the policeman in the case look
ed Disguised when the witnesses went
back on him in a coldblooded fashion.
Charles Bailey hit his cousin in the
eye and left a blaclk mark that might
have been made by mules hind leg.
He was charged $50 and he took an APP
peal.
The case against Mary Taylor Of being
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-17
DR.. HOGE SUGGESTS AN
AFTERNOON SESSION

Editor of The Times:
am very much in favor Of the pro-
posed plan now before the City School
Board for longer recess. think it is
a mistake to open the schools earlier in
the morning for several reasons; one Is,
the children would be too much hurried
with breakfast another, during the late
fall. winter and early spring months, the
early mornings are damp and cold, but
by o'clock the effect. of the sun is felt
in moderating the temperature. would
90 still further and suggest a short recess
at ii a. NJ. and another from 2 tos4 p, NJ.
thus giving plenty OF time for dinner.
rest and recreation. then an afternoon
session.
This suggestion involves important con-
ssiderations. To bring about 10000 chill
sdren together in a school building five
days in the week. where there is no
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-17
WILL ENTERTAIN
TIL GRAND CAMP 4
Something Of the Personnel Of
VIM. Terry Camp, WytheviIle.
HoSPITABLE WELCOME. READY
wy,hsvi,,s pr,piIag to Give oonfsder-
ate Veterans of the State Grand
Time-The Daughters Viii
Lend Gracious Aid.
.H0SPITABLE WELCOME READY
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
WYTHEV1LLE, VA, August l6.-ln
view Of the fact that the Grand Camp OF
Confederate Veterans will convene In
Wytheville at its next annual session on
the 22d of October, a few words as to
William Terry Camp and Wythe Grays
Chapter Of the Daughters Of the Confed-
eracy. upon whom the duties and pleas
ures Of hospitality on that occasion will
devolve. are appropriate.
But few counties in the State sent to
the war in 1861 more or better men than
N'ythe, and it is visible fact that there
are more disabled Confederate soldiers in
and around the town OF Wytheville than
perhaps any other place OF the size in
the State From this native material. in
the main. William Terry Camp was
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-17
A CHANGE PROPOSED
IN Hours OF School
Continued from First Page)

their studies after their recreations.
The shorter time that large bodies Of
people are kept together, the less danger
there Is from disease.
The present length of the session is
eninently proper. Nine months of the
yenr should certainly be devoted to study,
as most Of that period is during the cold.
bracing weather. when the brain is ca
pable of its best work. Three months is
sufficient time for 1t to recuperate and
remain idle. I would suggest, however,
that during the session of active work
a few holidays should be interspersed.
This would relieve the tension on tr,>
chldren's minds and do more good tina
long recess every day
w. T. %OPPENHIMER.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-17
INTERESTING ENGAGEMENT
MIR. Charles A. II. Legs is to Wed Mist
Sallie F. .. Carroll
Especial Dispatch to The Times.l

LYNCHBURG. VA, August 1s-An-
nouncement is made Of the ensagement of
Miss sallie F. D. Carroll. daughter Of
Mrs. John W. Carroll. ST.. OF this city,
and Mr.. Charles A. H. Leys. OF Forest
Depot. Bedford county. The wedding will
take place on October Sth in the new
Court Street Methodist Church
Miss CAROLS father. the late John w.
Carroll. won fame and fortune as manu-
facturer Of Lone Jack tobacco. Mr..
Legs father was killed in the fearful
wreck that recently occurred In the New
York Central tunnel in New York city,
and a suit for S25o,oo0 instituted by his
heirs is now pending in the New York
courts
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-17
AFTER PREsID'T BoATWRlGHT
But Furnan University Will Never Get
Him from Richmond College.

him from RICHMOND SoiteSe.
E'urman University, Of Greenville S. c..
is said to be after President F. w. Boat
wright, Of Richmond College. President
Montague. late Of Furman, has resigned
to accept the presidency of the Harvard
College, Alabama.
A report has reached the city that the
trustees of F-urman have President Boat
wright in view, among others. and If he
would consider the offer it is generally
believed by the friends Of DR.. Boatwright
that it will certainly come. But there is
little chance Of President Boatwright's
leaving Richmond. His wife is wrapped
up In Richmond College. The institution
was never so prosperous as now. The
trustees could not be induced to let Presi-
dent Boatwright go, for his leaving would
greatly cripple the prospects Of the col
lege as well as its present usefulness.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-17

thorough medical inspection. Is con-
slant menace to health. About IS 20 per
cent OF meals IS found among school
children. and so with some other contagi-
ing may be correct, still from personal
inspection Of the buildings. Fairgrounds
under cover and other conyeniences. i
feel sure that there is room for improve
ment- AS soon as the School Board Is
furnished wis.,. the necessary means
these changes will doubtless be con-
sidered.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-17
SUICIDE IN NEW YORK.
Young Man from Clarkk County Drinks
Carbolic Acid.

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
BERRyvILLE. VA. August 10
News was received here to-day an
nouncing the suicidal death in New York,
of Archie S. Elwell. lately a resident
Of Clarke county. No details were
given. except that he drank carbolc
acid. Elwell a few years ago married
a verV pretty young lady. and was sup
posed to be in prosperous condition.
He was a son of John Elwell, Of this
county. His widow and several children
survive. Elwell was about twenty-six
years old
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-17
BOY LOSES HIS LEG.
Falls Under Freight Train Near East
Radforfi y -.
Especial Dispatch to The Time.

Especial Dtspatch 70 Tho Time.
East RADFORD, VA, August Ia
Thomas Snavely. OF Washington county.
a lad is years old fell under fraiuht
train one mile east OF Radtord this
afternoon and his left 1es was cnt Oh
below the knee He had been out ID the
coal fields and was returning home1
The Norfolk and Western Railroad aus
thorities took care OF him. and DR.. Ca
wan amputated the leg Just below u
knee. ssss
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-17

The name adopted by the camp 1ndi-
Gates that its members, the greater num-
Der of whom followed the gallant leader
whose name 1t bears, are good men and
true. who measure up to. their full duty
both in peace and war. The commander, as
a lawyer and jurist, is considered as second
to none in the State, and by reason of
his character. attachments and high sense
Of honor, has come to be looked upon
as a recognized authority. both in law
ard ethics No lawyers opinion has
greater weight with bar and bench.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-17
MR.. BRENT OPPOSED
TO. LONGER RECESS

Editor of The Times:
sir,I am opposed to the proposition to
give longer recesses and lenstnen the
aaiiy session of the public schools OF the
city The consensus of opinion among the
hest educators of the country Is In favor
Of short recesses and short sessions.
FRANK p. BRENT.
Secretary TO the Board OF Education.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-17
Church Dedication.

The dedication Of Bethel Chapel on
Chaffin between Reservoir and Randolph
Streets will be preached to-day.
Preaching at II A NJ. by Rev. Will
liam Payne; at 3 P. NJ. by Rev. T. 8.
Jackson and at P. IL by Rev. T. B.
Johnson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-17
THEIR NAME.

A Powell, sergeant-major, elected In his
place.. the original officers have been con-
tinued in Office at each annual election.
Evening star., 1902-03-18
DEMURRER SUSTAINED
In Injunction Proceedings Against
Central Labor Union Et Al.

Justice Hagner. In Equity Court No. 1.
has sustained the demurrer to the bill Of
complaint interposed by the defendants In
the proceedings for injunction Instituted
recently by the general officers Of the car
penters' executive board against the general
officers Of the Central Labor Union and the
general officers of Local Union No. 100.
United Brotherhood Of Carpenters and
Joiners. The complainants have been al
lowed fifteen days in which to amend their
bill, if they desire to do so.
These proceedings. brought through At
torney r. Golden Donaldson, are said to be
a part of a legal contest waging between
the Knights of Labor and the American
Federation of Labor throughout the United
States. The carpenters executive board
sought an injunction against the Central
Labor Union and the United Brotherhood
of Carpenters and Joiners of America to
restrain its members and officers from de-
claring the members of the carpenters ex-
ecutive board non-union workmen. and also
from interfering with them In their work
or interfering with any one who employed
them.
Attorney ]. H. Ralston. on behalf Of the
defendants, In filing q demurrer to the bill,
raised the point that the members Of the
carpenters executive board were not the
persons who were injured by the acts of
the defendants, and therefore the carpen-
ters' executive board had no legal interest
in the controversy sufficient to give 1t the
right to file the bill. In disposing OF the
matter, Justice Hagner. as stated, sustained
the demurrer upon this point.
Evening star., 1902-03-18
Met at the Inauguration.

A well-dressed young woman. wearing
many jewels and giving her name as Mrs.
Jennie Elliott. Is under arrest at Pitts
burg A male companion, whose name Is
given as George Frey, is also in custody.
1t is alleged that the couple conspired to
extort money from T. S. Elliott wealthy
resident Of Branzell. a small town near
Pittsburg. According to dispatch the ar
rests were made on complaint Of Thomas
Gumbert. a merchant of Branzeii. who is
a son-in-iaw of Elliott Gumbert says that
Elliott met the woman at Washington at
the inauguration a year ago. and that she
SO fascinated him that he has neglected
his invalid wife and squandered large sums
on her.
The woman, 1t is said, is known as Cor
nelia Wilson. May Raymond and May Par
ker. Her name does not appear on ths
police records in this city. The prisoners
have been held in $1,000 security each for
court. In November last. 1t is alleged. the
woman enjoyed a trip to Florida with the
elderly resident of Branzell. Last Thurs
day she and her companion frightened the
old man into giving them a check for $500,
1t is charged. but payment was stopped.
Evening star., 1902-03-18
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
Police Searching for james Eskridge
Who Stabbed William Reamer.

The police are still searching for James
Noble Eskridge. the colored man who stab
bed William H. Reamer Saturday evening in
the saloon of Ernest l.. Harrison. at 34O1
NJ street 1t IS supposed that the fugitive
is hiding with friends In the vicinity of his
home. The police have made number OF
trips to the place, and close watch is
being kept, but Eskridge has so far sue
cessfully eluded arrest. Numerous con-
fiicting reports regarding the whereabouts
Of the man have been received by the po-
lice.
An examination Of Reamer's injuries was
made yesterday afternoon at the George
town University Hospital. While the two
wounds are severe 1t was found that his
lung was not penetrated by the lower
knife thrust as was at first supposed. The
patient this morning was reported to be
in good condition. and if nothing unfore
seen occurs he will speedily recover
Georgetown Tent, No g. Of Maccabees
will give its first entertainment and dance
this evening at National Rifles Armory
G street between 9th and 10th streets. The
full Linthicum Dramatic Club will present
two one-act plays. The first will be en-
titled "A Pair of Gloves a farce; the Sec
ond comedy, is entitled "A Happy Pair"
After the performance the floor will be
cleared and dancing will be the order
The place of George W. Martin of 3151
Dumbarton avenue was broken into Sat-
urday evening by some person and 20 cents
In money and some cigars stolen. En-
trance was gained by prying a window in
the rear. Fortunately the receipts of the
day had been taken away and the robber
gained little for his pains. Two cigar ma
chimes were smashed. but a quantity Of
razors and clippers were left untouched
The parking commission is making a
number of needed improvements in George
town. Both sides of r street from 32d
to 35th streets will have linden trees
planted, surrounded by new and high
wooden boxes. At an informal meeting Of
the residents of the street it was decided
that the planting Of the trees should be
regarded as in honor of Prince Henry and
the celebrated Linden Strasse in Berlin
Maple trees are also being set out on P
street between 35th and 36th streets and
on Seth street between 0 and p streets
Evening star., 1902-03-18
CANCELLATION OF TAXES.
Recommendations of Assistant Asses
sor Approved by Collector.

The assistant assessor, Mr.. T. w. W.
Griffin. has recommended to the District
Commissioners the cancellation of tax sales
Of April 20. 1900. and April II, 1901. on OJ
acre on Good Hope road in the name of
Sarah j. Perkins. and that taxes for 1899
1850. 1901 and 1902 on said property be re-
ceived on tender of the principal Mr.. f. G.
Davis. the collector of taxes. has concurred
In the recommendation for the reason that
the transfer of said tract Of 90 acre Octo-
Der 20 1897. from George +. and r. A.
Pyles' land was erroneous: 1t should have
been from Sarah j. Perkins to Daniel NJ
Austin. The purchasers will be refunded
their money paid at the sale with interest,
in accordance with the law.
Assistant Assessor Griffin has also rec
commended to the District Commissioners
the cancellation Of the tax sale Of April 90
1900. on ID acre. Sheriff road, assessed to
Peter Thomas. The collector OF taxes. Mr..
Davis. has approved the recommendation
and recommends that the purchaser be re-
funded the amount paid with interest in ac-
Cordance with the law. for the reason that
the tax for the year 1899 was paid Novem-
Der 30 prior to the date Of the sale, and
properly entered on the books Of the office.
but was not posted on the ledgers until
March II, 1902, as certified by the District
assessor.
Evening star., 1902-03-18
FAILS TO IDENTIFY BODY.
Mr.. Welsh Believed It Was His Miss
ing Brother-iu-Law.

John W Welsh of Aliens Fresh, Charles
county. Md, went down the river on the
police boat this morning to view the body
of the unknown man that was found on the
shore short distance this side of River
View about two weeks ago. The descrip-
tion of the body Tailed with that Of Will
liam A. Fisher, a brother-in-law Of Mr.
Welsh. The grave was opened and Mr..
Welsh satisfied himself that the body is
not that of his brother-in-law
MIR. Fisher disappeared from his home at
Aliens Fresh during the latter part of
January. He was apparently under the
impression that he was short in his ac-
counts. but subsequent investigation
shows that he was not correct. He was
bonded by Baltimore company in the
sum Of about $4,000. The next day after
Fis. left home his wife received a letter
from him postmarked Washington. In
which he told her that he was here trying
to raise money. If he failed to raise the
money. he Informed her, she would get his
Insurance money. This statement was con-
strued as 1ntimating that the writer con-
heard from him.
Mr.. Fisher was fifty-seven years old He
serve. as tax collector for the fourth and
fifth districts of Charles county for nearly
twenty-five years, and his disappearance
was surprise to his many friends. When
he left home he purchased railroad ticket
to Baltimore, but it is certain he came to
this city. His wife and ten children. it is
stated. were left almost penniless His
oldest child Is sixteen years old It is
stated that Ae left home the day before he
was TO meet representatives OF the Balti-
more bonding firm. which had become sure
ty for him. 1t Is also stated that suits had
been entered against the collector~and the
bonding ompany.
Evening star., 1902-03-18
To Examine Mental Condition.

Attorney A. Leftwich Sinclair, represent
ing the District Commissioners. today In
stituted proceedings in the Supreme Court
of the District of Columbia to determine the
mental condition Of the following persons:
George NJ. Goetz. Caroline G. Scyffarth,
Bertha Clarke. James Mason, Charles Daw-
son. Mary E. Nash and Robert w. Edmon-
son.
The petitions. which are in the usual
form. were submitted to Justice Barnard.
who passed orders designating and appoint
ing DR.. Charles II. Latimer. DR.. William
L. Robins. DR.. c. w. Sonnenschmidt. DR..
Jesse Shoup. DR.. Lewis ]. Battle, DR.. ]. B.
Gregg Custis. DIR. J. Lee Adams. DR.. J. r..
Wilder, DR.. A. B. Hooe. DR.. J. r. Francis.
DIR. George w. Custis, DR.. c. s. Keyser and
Dr. Richard A. Warner as examiners.
The physicians are required to make their
examinations and appear in the room Of
Criminal Court No. 2. city hall, Friday, at
O'Clock pm. when Justice Barnard will
hear testimony.
After hearings before Justice Barnard
late yesterday afternoon the following per-
sons were adjudged insane and committed to
the Government Hospital for the Insane for
care and curative treatment: Richard w.
Williamson. Henrilka L. Larsen. Annie
Mitchell. Albert Moore. Theodore Buchanan,
James Hunter and James r. johnson.
Evening star., 1902-03-18
THE ASH COLLECTIONS.
Report of Superintendent Stutler on
Two COMPLAINTS.

Superintendent Warner Stutler OF the
street cleaning department has reported to
the District Commissioners on two COM
plants recently received concerning the
collection of ashes. Mr.. A. Frey Of 1469
were irregular, the drivers damaged his
cans and the collector refused to remove
waste mixed with tin cans broken crock
cry and other similar material. Mr.. Slut
Ter says upon investigation he finds the
complainant has but one lawful receptacle
which is not Of sufficient capacity to hold
For that reason Mr.. Stutler states that
Mr.. Frey has not compiled with the ash
regulations.
Mr.. Stutler says the regulations relative
to the separation of refuse provide that
tin cans. broken crockery. glassware and
ether material not combustible shall be
put in the ash receptacles and all COM
bustible refuse in the miscellaneous re-
ceptacles. In Mr.. Suffers view, therefore,
the complainant violated these regulation
IN mixing the materials mentioned with
paper and other combustible matter Mr.
Stutier says that the collector was simply
carrying out his instructions based uDon
the terms of the contract In refusing 10
remove the refuse 50 mixed. The ash can
referred 10 Is said to be in fair condf-
tion and does not give evidence Of hard
usage.
j. NJ Hoge OF 1900 4th street northwest
complained the service had been irregu-
lar and no collections had been made for
two weeks previous to the time Of writ
ing. Mr.. Stutler reports the collection was
missed on March 5 for the reason that
the team could not enter the alley owing
TO q cave-in. but that all the ashes were
removed on the next collection day. -
Evening star., 1902-03-18
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In springtme thousands resort to some remedy
t. purify the blood and to arouse Its circulation
with the view of banisbing diseases common at
this season
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Evening star., 1902-03-18
HENRY HITCHCOCK DEAD.
He Was the Only Brother of the Sec
retary of the Interior

telegram from Secretary Hitchcock to
his private secretary, w. Scott Smith was
received today announcing the death of his
brother, Henry Hitchcock. in St. Louis, this
morning at 10 o'clock The deceased was
ono of the most prominent lawyers In the
west and stood at the head of the ST. Louis
bar. having been president of the Bar AS
sociation of that city. He was about sew
erty-one years of age, and on account of his
high legal attainments was rendered b.
President Harrison a seat on the Supreme
bench of the United States as an associate
justice. but this he declined on account OF
his extensive legal practice. He was in
Washington recently TO attend a meeting OF
the incorporators of the Carnegie Institu-
ton, of which he was one. He was pros
trated about three weeks ago with heart
trouble. Secretary Hitchcock his only
brother. has been constantly by his bed
side during the illness which has terminated
fatally.
Evening star., 1902-03-18
DIR. JOHN j. STAFFORD DEAD.
Was Brother of the Pastor Of St. Pat
rick's Catholic Church.

DR.. John J. Stafford, a well-known ply
sician of Washington, died suddenly yester-
day afternoon at his home 514 9th street
southwest, from chronic nephritis. He had
been ill since Christmas. but was thought
to be recovering.
DR.. Stafford was born in 1850, and was a
native Of Washington. He was educated
in Gonzaga College and for many years
was professor Of chemistry in Georgetown
University medical school. He was prom
inent in medical circles and was given to
deeds of charity and benevolence.
His father, John G. Stafford, was con-
tractor who was closely connected with the
work of laying out the streets of the city
under Gov. Shepherd.
DR.. Stafford leaves widow and a brother,
DR.. D. J. Stafford. the pastor of st. Pat
ricks Catholic Church. The funeral will
BE- held from st. Dominics Church Thurs
day at 8 am.