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The Washington times., 1902-03-20
VETERAN LIFE SAVER
GOES TO HIS REWARD
Capt. Joshua James, Keeper
at Point Allerton, Dead.
RECIPIENT OF MANY MEDALS
His Last Annual Medical Certificate
Showed Him to Be Physically Sound
at Seventy-Five Years and Competent
to Perform His Duties.

Following close upon the terrible dis
aster which befell the keeper and crew
of the Monomoy life saving station on
March Il. in which seven brave life
savers were drowned while attempting
the rescue of several men on board the
barge Wadena, which stranded off Shovel
full Shoal. Cape Cod, the Life Saving Ser
vice has received information of the
death of another of its most gallant en-
ployes on the Massachusetts, Coast-Capt.
Joshua James. keeper OF the United
States life-saving station at Point Aller-
ton, near Hull.
Captain James death closes what was
perhaps. the most brilliant career in the
worlds annals of life saving. his achieve
ments in this regard having resulted in
the saving of hundreds OF lives from the
perils of the sea. He was appointed
keeper OF the Point Allerton station in
1882 prior to which time he had for many
years been identified with the rescue
work of the Massachusetts Humane So
ciety. as keeper of one of its stations on
Nantasket Beach
Recipient of Many Medals.
His first rescue was made in 1912. at
the age of fifteen years, and his first
medal-a bronze, was presented by this
society for rescung the crew of the
French brig LEssia. wrecked on Nam
tasket Beach April 1. 1850 He was also
the recipient OF one gold and two silver
medals from the society. and 4 gold one
from the United States Government. In
all. he has been honored sixteen times by
medals and other forms of recognition
for splendid deeds in the surf.
During the memorable billiards. OF No
vember. 1883, and the same month in 1898.
which strewed the whole south shore of
Massachusetts with wrecks. Captain
James performed prodigious service. in
some instances effecting rescues far dis
tant from his station. where volunteer
crews had failed and met with disaster.
Had a Rugged Constitution.
The exposure and hardships incident
to rescue work on the coast sooner or
later incapacitate even the hardest surf
men, but the rugged constitution and
correct habits of Captain James kept him
in full vigor until death.
The last annual certificate of medical
inspection filed by him in the office in
Washington showed him to be physically
sound at seventy-five years OF age, and
the medical officer who examined him
stated that he was fully competent to
perform all the duties of his position,
Notwithstanding his. years.
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INSANE PATIENT
COMMITS SUICIDE
FULLER SYNDICATE PLANS.
Development Projects for Western Mary
land and Virginia Central

BALTIMORE, Nd, March 19.-Local
financial circles are hearing some of the
details of the plan by which the Fuller
syndicate will finance its projects. For
the Western Maryland purchase there is
a tentative arrangement. but for the West
Virginia Central and Pittsburg the finan-
cial plan is now being underwritten.
1t is estimated that TO carry out the
full plans of the Fuller syndicate will
vide for the extensions of the West Vir-
ginia Central via Parkersburg to Zanes-
vile, Ohio, where connection with the
Wheeling and Lake Erie and the Wabash
system IS to be made; the purchase, re-
construction, and re-equipment of the
Western Maryland Railroad, the building
of the tidewater extension and terminals
in Baltimore city. and the construction
of the new line from Hagerstown to Cum
berland to connect the West Virginia
Central and the Western Maryland.
The financial plan now being brought
out, however. only has to do with the
West Virginia Central purchase and ex-
100000 of per cent bonds at par. accom-
panied by a stock bonus. It is understood
that four New York financial institutions
have agreed to finance the operations of
the Fuller syndicate. and the North Amer
lean Trust Company is named as one Of
these. 1t is also said that Cornelius Van
derbilt is largely interested.
The names of the members of the Fuller
syndicate SO far appearing have been E.
l. Fuller, of Scranton, Pa: Winsiow S.
Pierce, of New York; Col Myron p. Her
rick, of Cleveland; F. S. Landstreet, gem
eral manager of the coal interests of the
West Virginia Central: Cornelius Wander
bilt, Walter Delano. president of numerous
coal companies and director of the
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
Walter Scranton, president of the latter
company, and the Moses Taylor estate,
which is largely interested in the Della
ware. Lackawanna and Western Railroad.
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cure has <mei with such success that today it
can be found in every drug store throughout the
United States and Canada
To he sure, u large amount OF advertising was
necessary in the first instance to bring the
remedy to the sttention of the public, but
everyone familiar with the subject knows that
advertising alone never made any article per
manently successful. Ii must have In addition
absolute. undeniabie merit. and this the new
catarri cure certainly possesses in marked
degree. } fti
PHYSICIANS who formerly depended upon in
haiefs. spra,H aud local washes ointments
now use Stuait's Catarrl Tablets because. AZ
one Of the NEST prominent stated. these tablets
| contain IN pleasant convenient form all the
really efficient cstarrh remedies, such as red
gum blood root and similar antiseptics.
They contain ma cocaine nor opiate, and are
given to littTs children with entire safety and
benefit.
DR. J. J. Reitiger, of Covington. Ky. says:
II suffered from catarrh in my head and throat
every fall, with sioppage OF the nose and ir.
ritltion in the throat Affecting my voice and
often extending to the stomach. causing catarrh
Of the stomach. | hGught a fifty cent package Of
stuart's Catarrh Tablets at my druggists. ear
riei them in my pockc; and used them faith
fully and the way in which they cleared my
head and throat certainly remarkable.
had no cltarrh last winter and spring. and
consider myself entirely tree from any catarrhal
trouble"
Mrs. Jerome Ellison. OF Wheeling, ". Va,
writes: Il suIe-cd from catarril nearly my
whole life. and last winter NV two children
also suffered from catarrhal colds and throat
80 much they were 1ut OF school a large portion
Of the winter. Ny brother who was cured Of
catarrhal dcafnes, by using Stusrt's Catarrh Tab
lets Urged ne to a. them much that | did
90 and am truly thankful for what they have
done Tor myself and my children. | always keep
a lox # tablets in the house. and At the tirsi
appearance OF a cold OF sore throat we nip it in
the bud. and tatauh IS no longer :. household
aftiictinn rith - "
Full sized p1ckagc, ot Stuart's Cltarrh Tablets
sold for nifty cruts at all druggists
SsId Tor book On oluse and cure Of catarrh.
mated free Addrcss. +. \. stuart Co, Mar.
shall, NoL. mh2O23
The Washington times., 1902-03-20
EMPLOYE HELD FOR LARCENY
Chambermaid Said to Have Stolen Valu-
able Diamond Brooch.

Detective Sergeants Miller and Peck ar
rested Lizzie Burke, a chambermaid, thr-
ty-three years old about noon yesterday,
on charge Of petty larceny. The woman
was formerly employed at a downtown ho-
tel. Several guests had made complaints
that their wraps and clothing had been
rifed in their rooms during their alb
sence.
The latest report was made by Mrs.
Ella Moorhead. of Erie. Pa, who was
stopping al the hotel for several days
She left the hotel week ago and notified
the clerk that she had been robbed of a
large diamond brooch.
The detectives were notified. and as q
result of the investigation which followed
the chambermaid was arrested. The po-
lice state that the brooch was found un
der the washstand in the woman's ROOM
In the drawers of the bureau handsome
silk scarf was also found. The woman
claims that she found the brooch on the
floor. but did not give it up because she
was not spoken to about it.
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BENEFIT FOR HEBREW INN.
Successful Euchre Party Given by United
Hebrew Charities.

mammoth euchre party was held at
Concordia Hall last night under the su-
pervision of the United Hebrew Charities.
for the benefit of the Hebrew Inn. to be
erected here as place for transient poor
passing through the city. More than 800
participants played for the valuable prizes
offered.
The affair was given under the direction
Of Mr.. |. l.. Blout, president OF the United
Hebrew Charities; Mrs. Blout. Mrs. A.
Mayer, Mrs. 4. T. Prince, and Mrs. Chas.
Kaufman Many handsome prizes, includ-
ing silverware, pottery and paintings,
were carried away by the successful par
Elephants.
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IN HONOR OF FUNSTON.
Reception rendered the General by His
Fellow Kansans in Washington.

Three hundred Kansans paid their re-
spects to Gen. Frederick Funston at
the New Willard Hotel last night at an
informal reception in the Presidential
suite II was the first opportunity the
Washington people who are natives or
citizens, or both, of the Jayhawker State
have had of shaking the hand OF the for
mer gallant colonel of the Twentieth
Kansas and the captor OF Aguinaldo.
Representative Bowersock. Mr.. J. F.
Thompson, and S. r. Burch constituted
the committee on arrangements which su-
pervised the reception. They were as
sisted by Lieutenants Hazard and Mitch
ell, General Funston's aides. and who
were with him in the campaign which re-
suited IL the capture of Aguinaido.
All of the members OF the Kansas dele
CATION in Congress were present. with the
exception of Representative Jackson. and
a number OF members of the lower house
from other States dropped in during the
evening
The Washington times., 1902-03-20
LEGAL NOTICE.


IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA.-JAMES RYAN, Complain
ant. vs. JOHN WALLACE, NARY LIZZIE
BOND, UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW. ALIEN
EES AND DEyISEES OF JOSEPH ii. WAL
LACE Deceased, Defendants. No. q, l09. In
Equity. Docket 81
The object of this suit is to establish title OF
complainant to part of lot seventeen 10. in
square five hundred and thirty five tSS5). wash
ington, District of Columbia On motion OF
complainant, by George Francis Williams Esq,
his solicitor it is this 18th day of March, A.
D. 1902 ordered that the defendants cause their
appearance to be entered herein on or before
the first rule day occurring after the expiration
of three months from the day Of the first pub
lcation OF this order; otherwise the cause will
be proceeded with in case of default.
This order is to be published in the .Wash-
ington Law Reporter and in The Washington
Times
'(SeaD A. {. BRADLEY, Justice.
True copy-Test:
J. X. YOUNG. Clerk.
By j. ". LATIMER, Asst. Clerk
MI -
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INJURED BY EXPLOSION.
Workman at Laurel Approached Too
Near Charge of Dynamite.

The premature explosion of charge OF
dynamite slightly injured George Ber-
maine yesterday at Laurel, Md. The
man. with several others. was digging
a hole. and used charge Of dynamite to
facilitate the work. The dynamite did
not explode. and after an interval Of sew
eral moments the man went near to see
what was the trouble.
AS he leaned over the hole the charge
exploded. and threw a quantity OF sand
and small stones into Bermaine's face.
His eyes were filled with sand. and he
received several decorations Of the face.
The injured man was brought to this city
on special train and taken to Casualty
Hospital. After receiving treatment at
that institution the man went to his home
on Blair Road, Takoma Park.
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HIS SENTENCE MODIFIED.
Acting Gunner Newman Will Not Be
Dismissed From Navy.

The Secretary of the Navy has acted in
the case of Acting Gunner George G. New
man. United States Navy. recently tried
by courtmartial on charges of drunken
ness. using profane language. and as
saul:ing Wardroom Steward All Wing,
on board the cruiser Philadelphia. The
court found the accused guilty of all the
charges. and sentenced him to dismissal
from the navy.
In view OF the fact, however. that every
member of the court Joined in a recon-
mendation for clemency. the Secretary has
mitigated the sentence to confinement to
ship for a period of six months, with a
loss during that time of one-fourth of his
pay.
The Washington times., 1902-03-20
JOIN UNiCN LABOR.
Three Organizations File Articles of In
corporation.

Articles of Incorporation Of three or
ganizations affiliated with the Knights of
Labor were placed on file yesterday in
the Office of the Recorder of Deeds. The
objects of the interpretations are similar.
and set forth the demands of organized
labor generally.
The organizations. with their incorpor-
ators, are the National Marble Cutters
and Settlers of the United States. Messrs.
Frank Styskal. Jacob Regan, and John
Kubat; National Protective Association
of Masons and Plaster Laborers. Messrs-
Angelo Crabattari, Angelo Carpeneto. and
Nicola Di Gerelio; National League
Granite Cutters, Messrs. Vincenzo Dami-
ano. Patrick Il Farrell, and Aaron j.
Hill
The Washington times., 1902-03-20
SAFE BLOWER WANTED.
Local Police Asked to Look Out For Post
Office Robber,

Captain Boardman received a circular
from the Fourth Assistant Postmaster
General yesterday, requesting him to To-
cate Louis Matheny. alias William
Brooks. Matheny is described as being a
safe blower and burglar. He is said to
be wanted by the Postofice Department
for the robbery of two postofices in
New Jersey.
The robberies are said to have occurred
September . and 10. of last year. The man
was arrested in Philadelphia several days
later. and was indicted in Trenton on
January %. Bond was given for. his ap-
pearance for trial, but when the case
was called it Is alleged that Matheny
forfeited his bond
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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA, HOLDING DISTRICT
GnIrRT IN DE ENTENSInN nE EHKINC.

COURT-IN RE EXTENSION OF EcKING-
TON PLACE. No. 5ss District Court.
Notice is hereby given that the Commission
! ers of the District of Columbia, pursuant to the
provisions OF the act of Congress approved March
| 8, 1891 entitled ''An act for the extension of
| Pennsylvania Avenue southeast and for other
purposes" filed a petition in this Court praying
the condemnation of the land necessary for the
| extension of lexington Place between Q Street
and Florida Avenue to the full width of 60 feet
| by acquiring the necessary land below Q Street
| on the west side of said lexington Place. as
shown plat or map prepared by said Com
missioners and annexed to their said petition
and marked Exhibit D. C. No. L. And, there
| after. the said Commissioners filed their supple
mental petition and plat herein, in accordance
with the act Of Congress entitled An act for
| the extension of Columbia Road east of Thir
teenth Street, and for other purposes, approved
June 6. 1900. praying that jury OF seven judi
ciors, disinterested men not related to any per-
son interested in the proceedings, and not in
the service or employment of the District OF
Columbia OF the United States, be summoned
by the Marshal for the District OF Columbia TO
assess the damages sustained, and to the
benefits which may result, in the condemnation
| of the land necessary for the extension of said
street against those pieces or parcels of ground
abuttng that portion of the street to be opened
and extending TO depth of 200 feet from the
westerly building line OF said lexington Place,
| according to the provisions OF the above men-
toned acts of Congress.
Ii is ordered this Eth day Of March. A.
D.. 1872 that all persons having any interest
in the proceedings be, and they are hereby. re-
uuired to attend this Court the SlSr DAY OF
MARCH, 1902. AT 10 O'CLOCK 4. NJ. and to
tinue in attendance until this Court shall have
made its final order ratifying and confirming the
award of damages and assessments of benefits of
the jury. Provided u copy of TINS order be pub
lished once in the Washington Law Reporter
and in The Washington Times and Washington
POST newspapers on secular days at least six
times before said day of March. 1902 and the
Marshal is directed to copy of this notice
to be served upon such owners OF the land to
be condemned as may be found within the Dis
trict of Columbia.
BY the Court:
(SeaD 4. b. HAGNER Justice
True copy-Test:
J. X. YOUNG. Clerk
By X. j. MEIGS. JR., Asst. Clerk.
r,hts , 4 " ~
The Washington times., 1902-03-20
HEARING In CONTEST
over UTERMEHLE WILL
Arguments Upon Question of
Competency of Testimony.
Statement of the Cordial Relations Ex-
isting With His Grandson-Fromise
of Proper Provision at Demise.

At the hearing of the contest over the
estate of the late George W. Utermehle.
which is in progress in the Probate
Court, and which involves the validity of
the will of George W. Utermehle, Attor-
neys Lambert & Baker and r. Ross Perry,
counsel for the grandson. Charles II.
Utermehle, who is contesting the will.
yesterday continued their arguments upon
the question of the competency and ad-
instability of proof offered by them to
prove that for many years before his
death the testator had, in addition to acts
indicating a great regard for his grand
son, actually expressed his intentions of
fully providing for him after the death
of his father
The discussion arose after young Mr..
Utermehle testified Tuesday afternoon re-
garding the warm friendly relations ex-
istiIg between himself and his grand
father from the early seventies. when he
stated he paid weekly visits to his grand
father. Upon the question being asked
him whether his grandfather had said
anything to him regarding his testa-
mentary intentions. which was objected
to by counsel for the caveatees, upon the
ground of calling for hearsay testimony
which, it was argued by Mr.. Worthing
ton. was not proper under the opinion of
the Supreme Court in the Holt case.
Provision for Grandson.
Mr.. Perry stated that they offered to
prove by the witness that about 1877.
when George W. Utermehle was involved
in litigation or dispute with some Of
his family, he informed his grandson. up
on an occasion when he was driving the
boy home, that he did not want him to
take any part in the trouble, and that he
proposed to make provision for him
equally as he would have for his father.
He further stated that he proposed to
follow the testimony up with similar
statements, said to have been made to
witness and others extending up to
period subsequent to 1882.
Mr.. Perry went at great length into the
discussion OF the Holt case. contending
that it in no way applied. as the issues
there were forgery and revocation, and
that the court in that case, as well as all
the previous authorities in this jurisdic-
tion, as he understood them. had held
such evidence to be admissible and prop
er under the issues of undue influence and
mental incapacity, especially under the
latter, as showing the condition of the
mind of deceased.
The Washington times., 1902-03-20
STRAUS SEWERAGE BILL.
Passes Its Second Reading in Maryland
Senate

Especial to The Washington Times)
ANNAPOLIS. Md. March 19.-The
Straus sewerage bill passed it's second
reading at the afternoon session of the
Senate. An unsuccessful effort was made
to SO amend the bill as to make the COM
mission more bipartisan. Senator Bryan
and the Republicans supported this move
ment but the majority OF the Democratic
Senators voted 1t down.
On the vote on the bill. however. the
Republicans voted with the Democrats.
indicating that the bill. as it stands, will
probably pass both houses.
The Washington times., 1902-03-20
Sympathy

Is good thing for the young husband
to give the young wife. But sympathy
will not abate one jot of her nervousness
or lift her to that plane of sound health
where alone the wife and mother can
find happiness.
DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
The Washington times., 1902-03-20

meets every
wonanly want
and need. It
tranquilizes the
nerves, restores
the appetite and
induces refresh
ing sleep. It's
use previous to
n1aternitymakes
the baby's ad-
vent practically
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An Extended Argument.

Almost the entire day this question was
argued and the decision is awaited with
interest. as it is the first time the Holt
case has been submitted for interpreta-
tion to the local courts. Justice Barnard
stated that he would announce his ruling
this morning.
Before adjournment Charles H. Uter-
mehle resumed the witness stand. and
took up the thread of his testimony as
adjourned from yesterday. leaving out for
the present matters connected with al
legged declarations of his grandfather TO
him regarding a division of his property.
Mr.. Utermehle traced his steps in life up
to the time OF the death of his grand
father in 1889. stating that Immediately
after the funeral the parties interested
proceeded to the house and the will was
read; that upon that occasion he was ad-
vised by Mrs. Taylor that they would like
to see him the following morning. and
had consultation with his grandmother
Mrs TaylOr and Mrs Norment
The Washington times., 1902-03-20
Flour Had Net Been Inspected.

Maurice E. Horton, whose establishment
is located at the corner of Twenty-first
and Streets northwest. was fined 81 by
Judge Scott in the Police Court ycsicrday
for offering for sale -four that had not
been Inspected by the Health Department.
The Washington times., 1902-03-20
Dr.. Kiimer's SWAMP-ROoT

Is not recommended for everything; but II yuu
have kidney. liver bladder trouble i, will b.
found Just the remedy yaa need Sold by drug
gists everywhere in fifty cent and dollar sizes.
You may have sample bottle of this great kid
neg remedy sent free by mail. also a pamphlet
telling all about swamp-Root and its great >ureA
Address DR.. 6iImer Co.. BinShamton. N. r.
The Washington times., 1902-03-20
Cut Off With Very Little.

That he did so. and in this conversation
Mrs. Taylor stated that they realized he
had been cut OF with very little. but that
that which had been given him was OBJ
tanned by the persuasions of herself and
her husband; that the property given to
him had been recently put in good condi-
tion; that as his grandmother had gotten
a considerable part of the estate. she
would equaliZe matters with him by her
will and that they would at once pay for
the mortgage upon his farm. He said that
his grandmother assented to this and he
told them the amount of the mortgage
upon his farm. concerning the payment of
which he spoke in detail. claiming that OF
the sll 600 due upon his farm part was
represented by the supposed legacy of a
note of $3.50 and interest S. 900 was ad-
vanced to him. ana that an equal amount
was advanced to his two aunts, and that
$4,000 was given him. for which his note
was taken and which was deducted upon
a settlement of his grandmother's estate
Counsel locked horns again when the
question was asked as to whether or not
the witness had communicated this in
formation to anybody at the time, and Mr..
Perry stated that he offered to prove that
such had been done to two parties, and
be desired to say something further upon
the law in that connection this morning
The Washington times., 1902-03-20
REWARD OF MERIT
A New CataHh Cure Secures Aationa
Popularity in Less Than a Yeer.

Throughout Il great nation Of eighty million
it is desperate struggle to secure even recug
milton for article to say nothing OF
achieving popular favor, and vet within one
year Stuart's Catarrh Tablets, the new catarrh
The Washington times., 1902-03-20
FUNERAL OF A. A. FRIEDRICH.
remains Laid to Rest in Prospect Hill
Cemeferv

The remains of Mr. A. A. Friedrich. a
prominent citizen of Washington, were in
tered IN Prospect Hill Cemetery, yester-
day afternoon.
Funeral services were held at the resi-
dence. 405 East Capitol Street. at 2
o'clock. the Rev. DR.. Thomas Chalmers
Easton, officiating.
Members of lodges to which Mr.. Fried
rich belonged acted as pallbearers.