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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-08
THE FUNERAL OF
FOREMAN SWEENEY
Interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery
Wednesday Morning

The funeral OF John N. Sweeney. for
merIy a member Of the fire department,
who died at his residence. 222S
Brightwood Avenue northwest. early yes
terday morning, viii take place Wednes-
day. Mr. sweeney was appointed to the
fire department October q. 1895. and
most of the time was connected with
Trunck \. For some time prior to his
retirement a few months ago, however.
he was the driver for Senior Assistant
Chief William T. Belt.
There win be a detail appointed by
Chief Duttou to attend the funeral. and
it Is probable that three members Of the
fire department and three members Of
the Ancient Order of Hibernians, No. >.
Of which the deceased was a member,
viii officiate as paIibearers. Mr. Swse-
ney was thirty-fve years Of age. and was
the support of his widowed mother he
has brother in the Philippines and one
sister. The latter, who resides out Of
Washington, is expected to attend the
funeral.
Rev. Father Ryan. pastor of the
Church Of the Immaculate Conception.
will oficiate at the funeral services.
which will be conducted at the church at
Q O'Clock Wednesday morning. The in
terment viii be at Mount Olivet Gene
terry.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-08
SHORT STORIES FROM
THE SMALL hD. PAGE
Emergency Hospital Secures Fine Do
nation Through the Finding of a
Lost Pocketbook.

Il IS not often that hospitals and other
worthy institutions benefit o. the oper-
atlons Of the small I'd. page. but the
story is told of how one Of the most gen
erous contributions to the support of the
Emergency Hospital came from this
source. While the Freedman's Hospital
receives SIS. coo a year from the Govern
ment for lis support and other similar
Institutions that are engaged in the work
OF rendering aid to the sick and help
less, proportionste sums, the Emergency
Hospital, which renders the principal
emergency service for the entire District
receives but $4,000
The wife of enc of the wealthiest man
facturers in the country recently
alighted at the Sixth Street station. and
as she drove away in her carriage. one
of the bright-eyed newsboys in me Vi
entity saw a Docketbook fall 20 the
street, as she drew the carriage robe
over her lap. The little follow picked up
the pocketboOk and dashed after the
carriage, but the horses were sDirited.
and the boys movements were frustrated
by lam cf vehicles at tie corner OF
Sixth Street
The LADY in question did not discover
her loss until she reached her handsome
residence Her grief was Intense, rot so
much because Of the large sum Of m0ueE
which it contained, but because OF an ex-
tremely valuable jewel that had been
given her b. her mother she applied 20
/ the police. who assured her that they
would do all in their power. but tviseo
( her 10 insert an advertisement II the
! lost column.
/ The Ink or the papers was barely dry
/ when the little fellow who had picked
+ up the pocketbook, rushed up TO her
Louise, and insisting on seeing the lady
/ who haG lost +he pocket oook. was finally
shown into her presence. She was de-
lighted at the prompt response 70 The
/ Times ad. and offered the little man a
crisp new $500 bill
/ He thanked her, but toi5 her that his
/ father. before his deaetb. Sad cautioned
/ him to take only that which he had
( earned, and that he ret thai he would
/ be disregarding his fatNer's Injunction
should he accept the z40ney His face
! frightened q moment jater, however. as
1 he added. 4 guess if you really want tc
give the money. you nigh send it tc
the Emergency Hospital They need i
morn I do. Last summer when I wa;
knocked down by horse and broke ms
leg, they kept me there for ever {
month. and didn't charge a cent, The!
/ treaJ%l me fine. and was most soTr.
l when 7 had 10 leave.
The lady Interested at the little lad
story. invests gated, and it IS said tha
the contribution that she sent. to the IN
situtfon will not be the last one. Fur
theTmOTe- she has moi f0rs )t+en tn
honest little boy, who nov occupies
position. with the opportunity OF ad
vancement as he grows older to & con
dition Of ease and ooulence.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-08
AGED WOMAN FAINTS AND
FALLS FROM MOVING CAR
Mrs. Mary c. Riley, Of Georgetown, Has
Narrow Escape From Death.

Mrs Mary c. Riley, an aged woman
residing at 1884 s Street northwest. is
lying at her home suffering from in
juries received in an accident about
o'clock last night. She was returning
from Washington TO her home on a ca
of the Capital Traction Company When
The car reached Thirty-fourth and NJ
Streets, Mrs. Riley. who was sitting in
an end seat OF an open ear. tainted and
fell from her seat to the asphalt street,
within a few inches OF the front wheel
Of the car.
Moterman Clements, who had charge
OF the car. saw the woman fall. AMI
brought the vehicle TO z sudden stop.
Mrs. Riley received some painful
cuts and bruises about the face and
head, besides being badly shaken up
BY the fall She was carried into a
drug store at the corner Of Thirty-sixth
and N Streets, where the wounds were
dressed Later she was taken TO her
home.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-08

UNABLE TO APPEAR IN
COURT AGAINST WIFE
Robert Carver, Victim of Lye ThTower,
Still 81 Hospital.

Annie Carver. coloTed, was arTaigne-
in Police Court this morning on a charge
I've in the face of her husband. Robert
J. Carver. Sunday morning while the
two were engaged in a quarrel at their
home, 1892 Tenth Street northwest As
the injured man was unable to leave
FTeedmen's Hospital TO appear in court,
the woman was committed TO jail to
await his recovery
The surgeons at the Freedman Hos
pitaI this morning stated that Carver s
condition was still critical, the I've hav-
ing eaten considerable flesh from his
face and destroyed nearly all Of his
hair \ portion OF the acid touched one
OF his eyes, and for a time the surgeons
feared he would lose his sight
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-08
JACKSON CHILD'S DEATH
DUE TO ACCIDENT

Coroner hewitt this morning issued a
certificate Of accidental death in the
case Of the two-year-old son Of George
Jackson. living on the Klingle Road,
Rock Creek. who died Saturday Of in
juries sustained by its having fallen
into kettle Of boiling wine. The child
was play ing il the yard at the time the
accident occurred. and before its mother
could prevent it had fallen into the big
iron pot Owing to the circumstances
surrounding the accident Dr. hewitt
could see no reason for an inquest and
gave the mother permission 10 move
the chiId's body to a local undertaken TO
be prepared for burial.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-08
IMPORTANT TRIALS
FOR CRIMINAL COURT
Cases of Rebecca J. Taylor Against Sec
rotary Root and Of ex-eoEpoTal
O'Brien.

There is a lot Of hard work ahe@d for
District Attorney Gould Besides fvs
homicide cases which viii demand lis
attention during the early part Of the
coming term OF the Supreme Court OF
the District. there are many others on
the criminal docket which win require
his personal attention.
The most important Of these from the
viewpoint Of public interest Is that OF
ex-CorporaI Richard O'Brien. who Is
under Indictment for perjury because OF
testimony given by him before the
standing committee Of the Senate rela-
tive 70 the conduct Of officers and en-
listed men in the United States army in
the Philippines
What is known as the Rebeeea J. Ia
lo- case the Indian lands cases and ne
second-cIass mail matter cases wil also
be disposed of during the coming term
of court. Miss Taylor, It viii be re-
membered has appealed to the courts
to compel the Secretary Of War TO re-
instate her in a position in the war De-
I partment from which she vas dismissed
/ for alleged criticism Of the President
noIfcv in the Philippine Islands.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-08
Greatest ATTENDANCE in History.

Gonzaga College viii open It's doors
for the season tomorrow morning, and
the prospects are that the attendance
viii be the largest IN the history of
the institution. Scholarship examina-
lions were held at the college on Sep
TENDER 3 and the names Of the sue
cessfuI candidates viii be made public
tomorrow Others who desire TO take
these examinations will be allowed TO
compete until September %
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-08
CONDITI0N % - WATER.

Temperature and condition of the
water At a M Great FaIls-Temper-
AZURE, IS; condition. Is. Dalecarlia
reservoir Temperature, n; condition at
north connection. 80: condition at south
connection, % Georgetown distributing
acknowledgement &c: condition at
infuent gatehouse. 50: condition at eff
ent gateboUse "a Washington city
-Temperetur 10. condition at
infuent. So: condition at effiuant, So.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-08

CoIumbia-1'A Rose O. Plymouth
Town. evening.
National-'The Show Girl" evening.
Lafayette" Richard Carvel," evening.
ACADEMY Little Mother" even
ing.
Chase s-''PoIite Vaudeville" after
noon and evening.
Herman s. Harry Brvant's Bur
lesquers. afternoon and evening.
Empire-"The other Fellow" after
noon AID evening.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-08
EXCURSIONS

Norfolk and Washing on line for Fort
Monroe and Norfolk 20 $50 p. n.
Chesapeake Beach-See schedules IN
der Railroads and Steamboats, for
time.
Trains leave Pennsylvania Avenue and
Thirteen and-a-half Street for Alex
andria and Arlington every half hour;
Mount Vernon hourly. J. 4 N to p. N.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-08

The Commissioners have approved a
recommendation of the Electrical Engi-
neer to the effect that the exchange tele-
phones IN the District service hitherto
charged to the funds of the Electrical
Department be charged to the appro-
priations Of the several departments
where they are located There are
twenty-five such phones outside of the
Electrical Department
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-08
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

Fair tonight; Tuesday increasing
cloudlness; probably showers and cool
IT; light to fresh southwesteriy winds.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-08

On recommendation of the Assessor a
refund of 1884 viii be granted in favor
Of George F. McAvoy, Of 1882 H Street
northwest, the amount paid by him for a
license as contractor. The ground Of
this action is that the license was taken
out on misconception OF the intent of
the Law, Mr. McAvoy being a master
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-08

plumber. and the privilege desired by
him being contained in his plumbers
license.
The Commissioners havevofed not to
grant the request OF Mrs VI 4 Love
less. of 1911 H Street northeast. who re-
quesfed permission to establish a boot
backing stand IL front Of the premises
named Col. John Biddle, .Ae Engineer
Commissioner. in passing upon the ap-
piication stated that he did not deem X
good policy to multiply such stands IN
less they were actually required for ths
public convenience
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-08
HE Sun AND THE MOON.
TIDE TABLE.

sun Tises..5.33 a. N. Sun sets. -.6:23 p. NJ.
Noon rises. ......- Moon sets.10:06 pm.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-08
The Automobile Race.

Formal application viii probably be
made today &c the District Commits
sioners Tor a permit for the automobile
parade GEd race that has arused such
deep interest throughout the country
As an evidence OF this interest il is
now stated that Harry Fourier, re-
puted 10 be the greatest automobile
operator IN the word, viii return I'M
mediately to this country for the special
purpose OF participating in the race to
be held in this city under the auspices
of the G. A. r
Mrs. E. 8 Brinton. president OF the
District Association OF Army Nurses.
has written to Mrs. Mussey asking that
z tent On the reunion grounds De placed
At the disposal OF her association The
request has been forwarded to Col
, John AcElroy. the chairman Of the COM
mittee n charge Of the reunion
grounds
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-08
nse Iackson Splint Coal.

Better than bitumfnous and eheaPeT than
anthracite; $50 Per ton ) : Dalsa q >o-''
1907 st. H.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-08

Lumber Hauled to the Country and
\. C. pine flooring, $50 by F. Li5bey q Co.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-08
TEMPERATURE

temperature at Q a. n----..........-..T5
Temperature at y ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Temperature at p. m..............-.S IS
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-08
Survivors of 81 to Meet.

The Survivors Association Of the Dis
trict Of Columbia Volunteers Of 1861 VIII
hold meeting at st. Joseph's Hall,
Fifth and H Streets northwest, al 100
o'clock this evening Besides routine
business. arrangements viii be made for
participation in the parade Of the Grand
Army Of the Republic Al the eucam1menJ
next month
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-08

Beautiful Ne. I Georgia Flooring. Saga
per 100 feet. at 9th and \. y. ave- Libeey's-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-08

White Pine, IxIaxI6, rough, at sa.5o
Per 100 feet; sound and dry. F. I3bbey q 90.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-08

Dr.. William TindsH. Secretary TO the
Board OF Commission eTs, has forwarded
a recommendation to his superiors reIa-
tive to the leaves Of absence Of per diem
employees IN order to facilitate the keep
ing of the accounts OF his Office. He
recommends in effect that the order of
December Z 1851, amending the order
Of July l. 1887, regulating leaves Of alb
senee Of per diem employees, be amend
ed by the additional provision that no
such leaves of absence in Offices OF de-
partments other than the Engineer De-
partment be granted except upon a
certificate from the Office of the Secre-
tary that the applicant for such leave
is entitled thereto.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-08
Committee Meetings Tonight.

The following meetings have been an
aouneed for tonight: First Division,
II, ID corps; horses and carriages; re-
Gnion committee; woman's Keller
corps; the tenth corps, and the cavalry
Corps All Of these committees meet at
encampment headquarters, 1865 New
York Avenue northwest, the last named
at 4:30 o'clock and the other commit
tees during the evening
a meeting of the Citizens Executive
Committee win be called for Friday
evening at 5 o'clock al the Riggs House.
The meeting viii be devoted 10 the re-
ports Of the subcommittee and the
completion Of the appropriations from
the general fund Wednesday evening
the medical committee viii meet in the
same parIors
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-08
Want Army Tents.

This morning Mr.. Dingman called a
the War Department 10 consult with the
QuarJermaster' Department regarding
the furnishing Of army tents 10 accom-
modate the remaining $500 veterans.
These tents viii be made use of only
as last resort, but IN view of the pres
ent situation, no other way out OF the
difficulty can be discerned.
The decorations committee has set
aside. out of the flags that viii be
loaned by the War Department. 24G
flags Tor the decoration OF Convention
Hail These flags will be Of the follow
ing sizes; thirty garrison flags, IS by %
feet fifty post flags, 20 by 10 feet. and
leo storm flags, 5 by feet Chairman
Rudolph has called q meeting Of his
committee for Wednesday night az the
RISES House, when the section chairmen
are particularly requested 70 be present.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-08
ADJUSTMENTS

Lamps lit today -.....-......6:5S D. m.
Lamps out tomorrow a m.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-08
MATTERS Oh INTEREST
IN DISTRICT AFFAIRS

Pursuant to the request 0: the Com
missioners. the Electrical Engineer has
recommended that the apportionment OF
the appropriation for the general ex-
penses Of the department be as follows:
Labor and services. s.. 500; telephone
rental, 81 $50; tools and hardware, $3.50;
wire, $3.50; poles. $500; underground sup
plies. sos; cable, $500; line supplies,
500: batteries and battery supplies,
S420; ice. coal and washing. $3.50: stable
expenses. $500; Office expenses, 500; re-
pairs and maintenance. 800; instTu-
ments and apparatus, $500; rent Of
store-room, S12Gi carriage, $50; misceiia-
neous, $500; renewing battery plates.
1905. and purchase OF ten wires already
strung, $3.50, making total Of 1000
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-08
rree Accommodations In
sufficient for the $500
Applicants.
HALLS OFFERED UNSUITABLE
Rents Demanded Extortionate and the
Sanitary Arrangements Untitled for
Crowds-NearIy 5000 Old Soldiers
Are Still UnpT0vided fOI-

Despite the reluctance Of the members
Of the citizens executive committee and
OF the national officers of the Grand
Army, it is probable that at least a
portion Of the veterans who have ap-
piled for free quarters at the coming
eDcampment Will have 70 be contented
under canvas
Mr. Harrison DingmaD, who is repre-
senting Quartermaster General Bur
rows Of the G. A. r. IN the placing Of
the veterans. stated this morning that
with the closing Of contracts for the old
armory building adjoining the K
Street Market. the National Rifles
Armory and the Washington Light In
fsntry Armory. under Chsse's Theater.
the entire list of available building has
been exhausted.
Free Quarters Wanted for $500.
Applications have been received for
accommodations for $500 men in free
quarters. OF this number but 1890 can be
accommodated in the Government Print
ing Office. as but three floors viii be
completed N time Instead Of seven
floors as had originally been e0ntem-
plated The three outside buildings VIII
provide quarters for 200 more. making
the total quarters already arranged for
500. This leaves $500 yet 10 be &C
commodaJed-
MT Dingman has carefully inspected
every vacant building in the city that
could IN any possible manner be made
use Of He finds, he states, rot only
that the rents asked. IN most instances,
are prOhibitive, being several times the
normal rent for q month, but that the
sanitary arrangements are such that the
Health Department would not permit ]
large number Of men 10 be quartered IL
the buildings
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-05-31

convent gave a recital. The Rev. Frs.
Clemens and Simons and parents of
the pupils being present. The parts
were all we'll rendered, and those in
~terested in the pupils much pleased
with the progress made.
The Capital City Orchestra. that SUI
perb musical organization, which has
rightly won a reputation as the 'best
ever" along the line from St. Paul to
the coast, will furnish music ait the M.
B. A. dance at Baker hall on Friday
evening, June E.
The Baptist church will omit their
morning service tomorrow and attend
the services at the Presbyterian
church. Sunday school will be held
at 1915 p. M; Young Peoples prayer
meeting at I p. m. and evening preach
ing service at 8 p. M, subject
Echoes From. the Baptist National
Convention at St. Paul.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-05-31
First publication May 10, 1902
Citation Hearing Petition for Appoint
meut OF Administrator.

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA, COUNTY OF
y Burleigh, SIS. In county court, before
Hon. John F. Fort, judge.
In the Matter of the Estate of David P. Ferris,
deceased
Andrew Ferris. petitioner vs.. John Ferris,
Mary E. Peck, Catherine Studwell, Ann NJ.
Keller, Emeline Ferris, Carrie F. Sherwood,
Irving E. Ferris, A. Fillmore Ferris, Margaret
Peck, Andrew D. Ferris, Chas. W. Ferris, Hattie
Studwell, Eugene Haddock,. Langford Haddock
and Ella Haddock, Respondents. The State of
North Dakota to the above named respondents
and all persons interested in the estate of David
P. Ferris, deceased: You, and each of you, are
hereby, notified that Andrew Ferris, the petit
toner herein, has filed in this court his petition
praying that letters of administration upon the
estate of David P. Ferris, late of the city of
Port Chester, in the county of Westchester, and
state of New York, deceased, De granted to a.
d. Cordner, and that the said petition will be
heard and duly considered by this court on
Monday, the 10Th day of June, A. D. 1902, at II
o'clock in the forenoon of that day, at the court
rooms of this court, in the city of Bismarck
county of Burleigh, and state of North Dakota
and you, and each of you, are hereby cited to be
and appear before this court at said time ano
place, and answer said petition, and show cause
il any there be, why the prayer of said petition
should not be granted. By the Court:
JOHN F. FORT,
Judge of the County Court.
Dated the 10th day of May, A.. D. 1902.
Attorney for Petitioner.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-05-31
ADDITIONAL LOCAL

Mrs. H. r. Lyon came over from
Mandan this afternoon.
Mrs. Read of Mandan was an east
bound passenger on the afternoon
train.
The Soule Art Exhibit will close at
10 O'Clock this evening. Go and see
it before it is sent away.
Catholic Church-Services on Corpus
Christi Sunday at s:15 and 1915. Pro-
cession in church. Visit to cemetery
at 8 p. m. Evening services at 1880
p. m.
You disciples of the te~rpsichorean
art, arrange your dates so as to take
in the event of the season-the M. b.
A. dance and supper at Baker hall Fri
day evening, June 6.
The band gave an open air concert
last night that was much enjoyed. The
boys have a number of new selections
and their playing improves continually
under the leadership Of Z. H. Poole.
The Junior class Of the high schoo
will serve ice cream and cake at thu
Baker store room all this evening. Thu
proceeds will be used to purchase ar
decorations for the high school room
Thursday afternoon the pupils Of st
Mary's school entertained Rev. FL
Clemens, 1t being the eleventh ami
versary Of his first mass; the childre1
presented him with some useful gifts
in remembrance Of the occasion
Thursday evening the music class ur
der the direction Of the sisters OF th
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-05-31
WAS killed BY A Train
John Ammons, a Deaf Mute, Killed by
Work Train East of the City
This Morning.
Was Walking to Mckenzie, Wher
Overtaken and Killed-Inquest
- to be Held.

A deaf mute, who from papers found
on his person, is John Ammons, of
Ramsey, ILL.,, was killed by a work
train, Conductor Lawrence, at about
10 o'clock this morning. Ammons
was en- route from Illinois to visit a,
brother in California, and had been
about the city for several days. He
solicited aid from citizens, and carried
on communication by means of a slate
which he carried with him.. He was
in the city this morning and started to
walk to>McKenzie, where he expected
to obtain work on the road. When
a little distance east of the peniten-
tfary, near the railroad crossing, he
was overtaken by the work train, en-
route to Mckenzie with a train load
of gravel. The engineer saw him and
whistled several times, but as the man
could not hear, he was unaware of the
coming of the train behind him, until
could feel the rumble of the cars. and
Cl1ou ue dCIeulpleu W ledVe tHe CldCh.
but slipped and was run down. The
body of the unfortunate man was cut
squarely in two at the waist and one
hand was cut off. The remains were
brought to the city and taken to Webb's
undertaking rooms. s.
Coroner White was notified and i'm
paneled a. jury to hold an inquest,
which was begun this afternoon and
will be continued Monday when the
engineer and conductor of the work
train will give their testimony as to
how the man came to his death.