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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-03
TEMPEST IN FAR R 7
stormy Voyage of the Revenue Cutter
Bear from Alaska to Port Townsend.

PORT TOWNSEND, WASH, Dec. 2.-The
United States revenue cutter Bear arrived
to-day from Dutch HarbOr. Alaska, after
one Of the most tempestuous voyages ever
experienced during the thirteen years the
vessel has been detailed for Arctic service.
Captain futile thinks little hope can be
entertained of ever hearing of either the
schooner General Siglin or the steamer
Dawson City. both overdue from the
North. if they were out in the storm of the
24th, for the severity of the gale tested
the sea-going qualities of the Bear, built
for Arctic storms and icebergs.
The Bear reports the reindeer herds pros
pering. there being now 5000 animals dis
tributed among the relief stations of the
North.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-03

Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
LAFAYETTE, Ind, Dec. 2-John David
son, one of the best football players ever in
Purdue University, has returned to his
home in Evansville m will not return.
For four years "Davy' was a star man
on the varsity team, and he gained a pop
ularity such as seldom has been equaIed at
Purdue. Davidson entered Purdue in 1898,
but did not play football until in his
played on the 1900, 1901 and 1902 teams, tax
ing graduate work since last September.
As he received his diploma last June he
has completed the regular engineering
course and will take a position in a pillow
factory, Of which his father is general
manager
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-03
Losses by Fire.

HUNTINGTON. W. Va, Dec. 1.-The
Dingley building at Hampton City, in which
were located the Offices of the engineers and
contractors who are building a system of
locks and dams on the Big Sandy river.
estimated.
BOSTON, Dec. 2.-Fire in the buildings
occupied by l.. s. Johnson & Co. and Groves
* Phelps, lumber dealers. caused a loss of
SIS. 600 and resulted in the injury of three
hremen. The injured are acting District
Chief Captain Handy. Lieutenant Dunn and
Lieutenant COnroy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-03

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MUNCIE, Ind, Dec. 2.-The town Of Sell
ma, ten miles east of Muncie, was visited
by burglars last night and three places
were entered. They broke into the general
store of j. N. Orr and escaped with more
than one hundred dollars worth of mer-
chandise. Their attempt TO break open the
safe with a sledge and chisel failed. An at
tempt to enter the meat market of A. S.
Dunkel was successful, but nothing was
found. The robbers also visited the black
smith shop of l.. r. Sherwood and car
ried away a number of tools. They es-
capped by stealing a horse and buggy from
Dunkle's barn. These were found this
morning a short distance east of Muncie.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-03
OBITUARY.
Alexander John Alexander, n Noted
Kentucky Horse Breeder.

LEXINGTON, KY, Dec. ~2.-Alexander
John Alexander. son of Hon. Robert Alex
ander and nephew of Sir William Alexan-
der, of England, died suddenly this morn
ing of heart disease, at his home at Wood
burn Spring station, Woodford county. He
had many relatives in both Chicago and
Louisville, where he was a very heavy
property holder. He owned the famous
WOODBURY. farm of over two thousand
acres, one of the most celebrated in Ken
lucky, and which was the home of Maud
s., the great trotting mare. Mr.. Alexander
was known throughout the United States
as a horse breeder and owner both of thor
oughbreds and %trotters. He was of Scotch
and English descent and was connected
will some of the most eminent families in
both countries.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-03
To FoREsTALL INJUNCTION.
Traction Company Lays Tracks mt
Night mt Terre Haute.
70 the Indianapolis Journal.

Special 70 the Indianapolis Journal.
TERRE HAUTE. Ind, Dec. 2-The ac-
ton Of the Terre Haute street railway in
laying some ties and rails on the National
road from the Wabash river bridge west
for a short distance last night was taken
because the company learned hat the Paris
company was getting ready TO build TO
Terre Haute and also that there was like
lihood OF Injunction proceedings on the part
OF farmers west OF the city TO prevent the
use OF the highway for a trolley line.
The company has no intention OF build
ing permanently either 10 Paris or Mar
shall. H.. until a new bridge is built by
the county over the Wabash river at the
foot OF Main street, in this city.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-03
Interurban Car Demolished.

PORTLAND, Ind. Dec Am interurban
car at st. Mays, o., was struck last night
by a westbound Lake Erie & Western
passenger train, and the electric car al
most torn TO pieces. 1t contained a score
OF persons, but all escaped with only triv-
ial injuries. The electric wires dropped on
the telephone lines and the contact was
such as to give an exchange operator a
severe shaking Up.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-03
Secretary Root. Father-in-Law.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2.-Salem H. Wales,
father-in-law of Secretary of War Root,
died this afternoon. Mr.. Wales, who was
seventy-two years old, had been a director
OF the National Bank of North America for
many years. He had been Ill for several
days. Secretary Root was at the bedside.
Mr.. Wales came to New York in 1916.
From 1S4S TO 1871 he was managing editor
of the Scientific American; was president
of the department of parks in 1873; was
Republican candidate for mayor of New
York in 1874, and in 1895 he was elected vice
president of the East river bridge commits
sion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-03
OIL Leases Bring a Big Price.

Special 10 the indianapolis Journal.
BLUFFTON, Ind, Dec. 2.-The Grove
City Oil Company. composed of Chicago
capitalists. and OF which w. NJ. Green is
president and E. f. Cate secretary and
treasurer, to-day bought 500 acres of oil
leases In Chester township, Wells county,
for which IL paid $4,000. The sellers are
w. A. kunkel. c. NJ. Miller, Michael Daley
and III. c: Arn1H. OF Button. and g.. 4.
Mason. OF Montpelier. TIL property has
thirty producing wells.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-03
No Municipal Ownership,

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. "A movement
toward the municipal ownership of street
railways was defeated at a special election
held here to-day. A proposition TO issue
bonds TO the amount of 10000 for the
purpose OF equipping and operating the
Geary-street railway was defeated by a
vote OF 15.120 for to 1881 against. a two
thirds majority was necessary TO carry
the measure.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-03

WARSAW, Ind, Dec. 2.-The Board of
County Commissioners here to-day granted
a franchise to Lon ID. Fleming for an cleo
trio railway to extend from Warsaw to
Lagrange. The line will be fifty miles
long and pass through eight towns be-
tween the points named, including Winona
and Wawasee lakes. Mr.. Fleming repre-
sents an Eastern syndicate which pro-
poses TO construct and equip the line. The
route also passes through the lake region
of Kosciusko county, which possesses, &C
cording to State Geologist Blatchley, in
.exhaustible cement deposits. The line will
carry freight as well as passengers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-03
New Railway Proposed.

CARBONDALE, Ill, Dec. 2.-Formal
steps have just been taken preparatory TO
securing the right of way for the East st.
Louis * East Shore Railroad. a new trunk
line from st. Louis to Shawaneetown, and
passing through the great coal fields of
the section. The line goes through St. Clair,
Monroe, Randolph, Williamson, Jackson,
Saline and Gallatine counties. AT Shawnee
town the road, IL is believed, will pass over
the Ohio and make direct connections with
the East.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-03
An Aged womnn's Long Fall and the
Demolition of n Trolley Chr Among
the Days Accidents.
wEsTvILLE MURDER SUSPECTS
LAPoRTE FIGURING MILL Is BADLY
DAMAGED BY FIRE.
Traction Lines Laid ut Night to Fore
stall Observation-Disclosures of
southern Insane Asylum.
,ec,al to the indianapolis Journal.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
VINCENNES, Ind, Dec. 2--Charles o.
B~ridgeman. a suburban farmer. while
operating a corn shredder, had his knee
caught In the machinery. He will be a
cripple for life.
ELKHART. Ind, Dec. 2.-Berton Moore,
City years old. caught his left arm in a
corn shredder to-day and the machine
chewed the arm of TO the elbow. II had
to be amputated at the shoulder.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-03
Porto Ricans VIII Protest.

SAN JUAN. p. r., Dec. 2-The conven-
ton of delegates of the Federal party held
a session to-day and il was resolved to
nominate a commission to go to Washing
ton and protest with regard to the cases
of violence and fraud which occurred at
the recent elections. The commission will
not leave until March. by which time the
systematic collection of data and affidavits
will have been COMPLETED.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-03
Both Men May Die.
e indianapolis Journal.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
LAFAYETTE, Ind, Dec. flames Rite
nour, of West Lafayette, and Henry Tuttle,
a farmer, living two miles north Of Will
Transport. are lying at the point of death at
the latter's home from inhaling coal gas.
Last Saturday Ritenour, a retired farmer,
went TO visit Russell and the two that
night lighted a coal fire in the sitting room.
The stove had not been cleaned for some
time and the chimney was choked, but this
was not known by the two men. They
were found Sunday morning, unconscious.
and physicians have worked over them
ever sinceA 1t is thought that neither can
recover.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-03

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MARION, Ind, Dec. Wv. L. Linhard,
manager of the Diamond window glass fac
tory, at Gas City, has just returned from
a five months trip to Europe. He visited
the capitals of England, France, Germany,
Switzerland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden,
Holland and Belgium. In Belgium he had
a chance to study the glass Industry in all
its phases. He says America is far ahead
of the old country in the appliances used
in the manufacture of glass. Because of
labor being cheaper much of the work is
done by hand, and thus the workmanship
is much more artistic, but the industry is
more extensive in the United States.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-03
Aged woman. Bad FAN.

Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
MUNCIE. Ind, Dec. MFRS. Jane Krist.
an aged woman, fell a distance Of twelve
feet down an iron stairway in the Court
house this morning, and is still unconscious
from the effects OF the fall. A deep cash
two inches In length was cut across her
forehead. IL is thought she suffered con-
cussioa OF the brain.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-03
HONOR FOR ~EARLHAMITE.
Former Latin Instructor Chosen rs a
nn~syIva

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
RICHMOND, Ind. Dec. 2-Professor
Warren r. Barrett. instructor in Latin and
governor of the boys dormitory at Earl
ham college last year, recently won de-
batting honors at the University of Pennsyl-
vania. He resigned his position at Earl
ham to enter the law school in preparation
for practice. In a recent contest to select
a debating team to meet a team from Cor
cell at Ithaca. N. Y, Dec. u. Professor
Barrett made one of the places. The men,
bers were selected from among the MEM
bers of the Pennsylvania Debating Union
cieties, the Union selecting six men for
the finals and the two college societies
three each From these the following were
selected: Paxson Deeter, '03; II. Diller. 'O3;
Barrett. '05- Professor Barrett is the only
man from the law school on the team.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-03

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
HARTFORD CITY, Ind, Dec. 2.-The
American Clay Company has analysed some
Blackford county clay taken from the farm
of ]. S. Fulton, of this city. at its plant,
at Bucyrus, o. 1t found the clay to be
valuable for pressed brick, sewer brick,
hollow blocks and sewer tile. There were
two grades of the clay and an immense de-
posit of il. Further tests will be made and
a company may be organized to manufac-
ture the ware on a large scale.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-03
SUICIDE OF E. K. HOLTON.
Retired Capitalist Kills Himself on
Eve of Trim to Japan.

Eve of Trip to Japan.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 2.-Capt. Edward K
Holton. aged sixty-one. retired capitalist
and veteran officer of the Loyal Legion,
committed suicide, by shooting, at his
home in Westminster place tonight. He
was a victim of melancholia. He was talk
ing with his young wife about preparations
for their proposed trip to Japan. when she
intuitively, feeling that something was
wrong. put her arms about her husband
and discovered a revolver In his pocket
He told her IL was for family protection
She endeavored TO persuade him to give IL
to her and, in meeting refusal, attempted
to take il. Holton ran 10 his room and, as
his wife fell to the floor screaming, he
killed himself.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-03

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
BLOOMINGTON. Ind. Dec. "A message
from Whitehall. the scene of the Living
ston-Freeman tragedy. states that Living
ston Is dying from his self-inhicted wound.
he regrets that he shot his sweetheart.
Miss Freeman seems improved and may re-
cover.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-03

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
BRAZIL, Ind, Dec. 2.-To-day the miners
OF the block coal district held a meeting
here and decided to demand an advance
or 10 cents a ton over the present price at
the next annual joint conference, when the
yearly scale will be fixed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-03

Boston Globe.

Boston Globe.
An interesting light on the subject of
government ownership OF railways comes
from Victoria, Australia, where the 10000
employees of the government railway. de-
feated In an attempt TO elect legislators
who would raise their pay and shorten their
hours. are threatening TO strike. Evidently
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-03

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal.
EVANSVILLE, Ind. Dec. 1.-The cred
itors OF William Axton. of Rockport, Ind,
were To-Day given l cent on the dollar,
the case having finally been disposed of In
the local bankruptcy court. This is the
lowest dividend OF record in a bankrupt
case.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-03
Heavy Sale of Farm Lands.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
BEDFORD, Ind, Dec. 1.-The w. s.
Hickey Company. of this city. has sold to
Joseph r., Frederick p. and Rudolph j..
Scherschel, of Wabash county, 1,O20 acres
of land west of this city known as the old
Neuland farm. the price paid being SIG. 600.
This is the largest single real estate deal
ever made in the county. The farm is one
OF the finest in Indiana and has an
abundance Of heavy timber. A part of the
land is fine river bottom.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-03

CHEYENNE. Wyo., Dec. "A severe
snowstorm reached here to-day and Is NOV
ing south before a high wind. The temper
allure has fallen to zero.
LA CROSSE, Wis, Dec. 2.--Western Wis
consin is swept by a heavy snow tonight.
Topographic service is crippled and trains
are late.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-03
Wants n Telephone Franchise.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
ERR u Ind, Dec. 2.-The Kin
lock Telephone Company of ST. Louis has
asked for a franchise for a long-distance
line from the Illinois state line to Terre
Haute. The company has it's line COM
pleted from ST. Louis to Casey, III. and
wants TO connect with the Citizens Com
pany of Terre Haute and thereby estab-
lish direct connection with the ionG-dis-
lance system of the Indiana INDEPENDENT
lines through Indianapolis.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-03
CLINGMAN's SECOND TRIAL.
The Entire Day Spent I'm the Exami-
nation of Jurors.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
RUSHVILLE. Ind, Dec. 2.-The second
trial of Rolla Clingman, charged with MUIR
der in the first degree for the killing of
Stewart Miller, began this morning in the
Circuit Court. The courtroom was crowd
ed. The indications are that the interest In
this trial will even be more intense than in
the former. All those connected are prom
inent in the community. Judge K. M.
Hord. of S~helbyville. is sitting as special
judge.
1t was about IL o'clock before an exam
ination of the jurors began. The defend
ant sat by his counsel and seemed UNI
concerned. Mrs. Nancy Miller, widow Of
Stewart Miller, was seated near her at
tOrneyS. There was a special venire of fif-
ty men and several women witnesses were
present Most of the day was consumed in
impaneling the jury, which was a very
slow process. Additional counsel has been
employed on both sides and the fight prom
iSeS to be a hot one
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-03

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal.
MUNcIE. Ind, Dec. 2-The general off,
ces OF the Muncie. Hartford & Ft. Wayne
Electric Line will be moved from this city
tomorrow 10 the company's new building in
Eaton. General Manager Shlesinger says
bs expects TO operate the section between
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-03

r. II. RUPERT,
Furniture and Stoves.
SAkS & co. The Modell
Mems and Boys 0utatters.
SANDER & RECkER,
Furniture. f.
THE STAR STORE,
Dry Goods. Carpets. Cloaks. etc. e..
ADOLF ScHLEICHER CO.,
Carpets. Wall Paper and Draperfes.
TAYLOR CARPET CO.. Retail Oeptl
Carpets and Upholstery.
YONNEGUT HARDWARE co,
CRetal Dept.) Hardware.
JULIUS c. WALK & son,
Diamonds. Jewelry and silverwara
II. p. WATSON & CO,
Dry Goods. Cloaks IND Millinery. !
WHEN CLOTHING STORE,
Clothing and Mems Furnishings J
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-03

Eaton and Hartford City in two weeks and
the line from Muncie to Hartford City by
the beginning OF the new year. He Is now
waiting for material with which to build
the bridge across White river at the north
limit of Muncie.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-03
Not I'm Your Life!
Brooklyn Ea

Brooklyn Eagle.
Not a single army officer is now in
favor OF abolishing the canteen. Every
officer has found its abolition IN injury TO
the morale OF his men. Now. will the we'll
meaning but meddlesome Prohibitionists
keep silence for a while?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-03

of the State. was partly destroyed by fire
this morning, the loss being estimated at
5000, with 1850 insurance. Spontaneous
caused the fire.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-03
Blixxard I'm Colorado.

DENVER, Col. Dec. 2-The cold wave
which struck Colorado to-day has developed
into a regular blizzard. and snow is now
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-03
FIGURING Mill Badly Damaged.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
LAPORTE. Ind, Dec. 1.-The j. Street
Touring mill. one Of the largest In this part
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-03
YOUR SHOPPING AT INDIANAPOLIS,

CHARLES L. HARTMANN,
Furniture. Carpets and Stoves.
lSkE Bros,
Furniture and Upholstery.
PAUL II. KRAUSS,
Mems Furnishings and shirtmaker.
KAHN TAILORING CO.,
Tailors.
GEORGE ]. MAR0TT,
Shoes.
CHARLES MAYER & CO.,
(Retail Department. Silverware and
China.
w. II MESSENGER.
Furniture and Carpets.
l. E.. MORRISON & CO.,
Trunks. Travelling Bags and Rubber
Goods.
THE NEW YORK STORE,
Dry Goods. Carpets and Furniture.
PEOPLES QUITTING CO.,
Furniture and House Furnishings.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-03

L. S. AYRES & CO.,
Dry Goods, Cloaks and Millinery.
BADGER FURNITURE CO.,
Furniture. Carpets and Draperies.
D. II. BALDWIN & CO.,
Manufacturers n Retail Dealers o
Pianos and Organs
BESTEN & LANGEN,
Ladies' Suits and Wraps.
BLISS, SWAIN & co. The ProgressI
Clothing and Mems Furnishings
WIN. n. BLOCK CO.,
Dry Goods. Cloaks. etc.
The BOWEN.MERRILL CO.,
Books and Stationery.
The EAGLE a.. Strauss & Coz
Clothing and Mems Furnishings.
fEENEY FURNITURE & STOVE CO.,
Furniture and Carpets.
ALBERT GALL,
Carpets and Upholstery.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-03
DECEMBER BLASTS.
CONCLUDED FROM FIRST PAGEl
Severe SnOwstOrms.

by the storm, which is general Throughout
eastern Nebraska and western Iowa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-03
CITY ITEMS.
We Are Fully, Prepared

With Dove brand smoked meats for all.
Miller & Krogmann, Center & X ST. mkts.'
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The Burning Coal Question.

10 the Editor of The Evening Star:
Apropos of The Root of the Evil in
your issue of yesterday, may we not ask
Under which king, Bezonian?" In the
luminous light of Mr.. Heman W. Chaplin 8
brochure, entitled The Coal Mines and
| the Public which we take to be orthodoxy,
THE Root Of the Evir' is heterodoxy. 1t
essays to set forth the vital issues, but
begs the all-absorbing question, who Is
blameworthy? We should say the several
parties to the controversy. The operators
for importing Gin '73) foreign, or Chinese
cheap labor, in contrhvention Of the
American laborers' rights; the railroads,
common carriers, who, in many instances,
are the mine owners, which is in contraVen-
ton OF the Pennsylvania statute; and the
foreign miners, who presume to dictate
terms and schedules of wage rates to their
employers, While refusing to work them
selves, and, dog-in-th e-manger like, pre-
venting others, non-uniOniSts, from working
at the said rates. The view taken in THE
Root of the Evil to wit, that the legal
title of any private owner of realty is alb
so4ute is utterly untrue and untenable, and,
in the final analysis" contra bonos mores
Mr.. Chaplin cites the celebrated Chicago
elevator case of Mum VS.. State of Illinois,
which held that it is competent for the
state to regulate the public elevator bust
ness aSreeaoly to the best interests of the
PUBLIC NOW the coal lands are not strictly
private, but quasi pubic property, pro tan
to, to the extent Of The implied obligation
on the part Of the mine owners to furnish
the public with coal at reasonable rates.
PRO BONO PUBLICO.
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AFFAIRS I'M GEORGETOWN.
General News Its1ns From the West
dissection.

Mr. John H. Ba bee, dson of Mr.. Robsrt
S. and Mrs. Susan c. Barbee, died yester-
Cay morning at the herre Of lis parents,
1886 street northwest CT typhoid fver'
after an illness of two weeks. Funerl
services Will be held over the remains to-
morrow morning at 10so'c,ock at his Ia
home, Rev. DR.. Smith officiating. The in
terment VIII be made i'm Rock Creek c@me-
terry The officiating palltearers VIII be
chosen from among thu young mans &C.
quaintances. The deceased was brother
of Detective William J. fBarbee.
The explosion of asma.I coal oil lamp was
the cause of slight blaze in the home OF
j. W. simmons, o244 NJ street nortlw ST,
this morning about 2:3o o'cio ok. Polio
mel S-elnbaker and Moffe.t Of the G. orge-
town sutton were near at hand and eX'in-
guished the fire before much damage was
done.
Mr.. Forrest D. Vowel. who has been con-
fined to his home in Tenleytown FIR the
past month suffering with an attack OF
typhoid fever, has recove; ed and is abe to
be out.