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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-11-29
First pub Nov. ~; Last Dec. IS, 1902.
State Of Michigan, L..
County Of Baraga,
Probate Court for said County.

estate OF Edward L. Stone, deceased.
The UNDETERMINED having been appointed by
the Judge OF Probate of said county, commits.
sioners ON claims, In the matter of said estate,
and six months from the 18th day of Noven.
Der, iy02, having been allowed by said Judge
OF Probate to all persons holding claims
against said estate, In which to present their
claims to ms for examination aud adjustment;
Notice IL Hereby Given, that we will meet
on Monday, the 10th day OF February, A. D.,
1908 and on Saturday, the 18th day OF May,
A. ID. 1903, at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon of each
OF said days, ut the ONCE OF The L'Anse
Sentinel In the Village OF L'Anse, In said
county, 70 receive and examine such claims.
Dated November goth, 1909.
GEO. @. JACKMAN,
CHARLES J. BOYLE,
Commissioners.
The Washington times., 1902-04-02
SHOT MOTHER AND HERSELF.
Demented Young Woman Inflicts Wounds
Likely to Prove Fatal.

WINSTED, Conn, April 1.-Suffering l.
from insomnia brought on by ill-health,
Miss Elsie Richards. of Birkhamstead, at
O'Clock this morning. stole behind the
chair of her aged mother, who was sit
Ting up with her before the fire in their
kitchen. and shot her just above the ear.
Then springing in front of the wounded
woman, she exclaimed: Somebody shot
you through the window; we will both be
killed"
bling with fear in the presence of her de-
mented daughter. When the room grew
light she the handle of a revolver
sticking out from under a shawl which
the other wore. She crossed the room,
took the weapon away, and locked it in
a drawer. The young woman, cowcd, ac-
knowledged the shooting, and begged her
mother not 10 tell anyone.
Nevertheless, Mrs. Richards hastened
for help to the Rev. Augustus Alword,
who lives nearby. When she found she
could not keep her mother back the young
woman returned to the house, succeeded
in securing the pistol and when the
neighbors rushed in a few minutes later
she lay on the floor, the blood pouring
from wound in her mouth. Tonight she
is just alive, and her mothers condition
is serious
In the opinion of the medical examiner
Miss Richards was undoubtedly insane
She was formerly a dressInaker in this
place.
The Washington times., 1902-04-02
ARMY ORDERS.

Captain George w. Burr, Ordnance De-
partment will proceed from the Sandy
Hook proving ground. Sandy Hook, N j..
TO Fort Riley. Kan, and carry out such
instructions as may be communicated to
him by the Chief of Ordnance.
Second Lieutenant Lawrence s. Carson
Eighth Cavalry. will report to Lieutenant
Colonel Eugene ID. Dimmick. Second
Cavalry president of the examining board
convened at Fort Myer. Va. for examina-
tion to determine his fitness for promo
tion.
The leave OF absence granted First
Lieutenant Philip W Corbusier. Four
teenth Cavalry, is extended one month.
Leave of absence for four months. to
take effect on or about May 10. 1902. is
granted First Lieutenant Joseph w. Gid
den, Fourth Infantry.
Leave of absence for four months, to
take effect on or about May Is. 1902. is
granted First Lieutenant John II. Hughes,
Fourth Infantry.
Capt. Robert Field Fifth Infantry, is
relieved from further duty at headquar-
ters, Department OF the Lakes, and will
proceed to join his regiment
Leave of absence for one month is
granted Capt Robert Field, Fifth In
fantry.
Leave of absence for one month is
granted Capt. George II. McMaster. Twen-
ty-fourth Infantry.
The Washington times., 1902-04-02
GRON'S STORY OF THE
DANISH ISLES SCANDAL
Continued from Second Page.)

Ohio appeared before the committee and
told how he came TO make the acquaint
ance of Niels Gron.
General Grosvenor says he received a
telegram from Mr.. II. II. Rogers, asking
him to give Mr.. Gron a hearing. Mr..
Gron subsequently called at his hotel and
read some extracts from a Danish manu-
script which made General Grosvenor be-
lieve that money had been presented for
votes. This not the sense of the
document however. nor did Gron intend
to make him SO believe.
General Grosvenor told Mr.. Gron to
have the paper translated. He called on
MIR. Cannon. chairman of the House Com
mIttee on Appropriations. asking him that
IL, during his (Grosvenor's) absence, "a
bill should be presented to appropriate
s. 0O0, 900 to pay for the Danish West In
dies. he should hold it up until his re
turn.
General Grosvenor later got clearer
view of the charges, and took the papers
to Secretary of State Hay, who told him
that there had been no go-between in the
transaction, and that no commission
would be paid to anyone, and that the
department would pay no attention to the
matter General Grosvenor then returned
the papers to Mr.. Grcn.
Gron told him that the only interest
he had in the matter was in the hope that
the transaction for the transfer of the
islands would be broken off.
General Grosvenor said that Mr.. Gron
had said to him that he hoped the mat
ter would be taken up and reach the
public through some Republican.
Il told him" said General Grosvenor
that did not think any Democrat would
bite at it,
Mr.. Gron then continued his statement.
He said that he had no pecuniary interest
in the treaty whatever. and would derive
no benefit from it. He stated that ONLY
a few days ago he had seen a letter writ
ten by Captain Christmas to Mr.. Carl
Fischer Hensen, of New York. in which
the writer said that he would come out
The Washington times., 1902-04-02
VERDICT AGAINST
T0WLES AFFIRMED
Justice Morris Sustains the
Lower Tribunal.
DECLARES CHARGE PROVEN
Appeal to Be Taken to United States
Supreme Court-Judgment Against the
Washington Electric Transportation
Company Reversed.

The Court of Appeals for the District
yesterday affirmed the judgment of the
lower court against Gilbert B. Towles.
who last spring was convicted of forgery,
and sentenced to seven years imprison-
ment in the penitentiary.
The accusation against Towles, and
later his conviction, was a great surprise
TO everyone in Washington. where he was
well known. For many years he was en-
gagged in business here, and his reputation
was above suspicion. There is hardly
any room to doubt that his counsel, At
torneys Birney & Woodland, will take
an appeal to the UnitSh States Supreme
Court.
Offence of Which He Was Convicted.
The offence which Towles is accused of
committing was done in connection with
the purchase Of large tract Of land in
Pennsylvania, known as the Gettysburg
battlefield. The purchase was made by a
syndicate. of which he was a member. In
connection with the purchase there were
many prcmissory notes made, and he was
indicted for altering and otherwise chang
He was put on trial before Hon. Charles
C. Cole. then an associate justice Of the
Supreme Court of the District. At the
trial the Government was represented by
District Attorney Could. In his defence
the accused contended that he was au-
tiorized by the other members Of the
syndicate to change the notes as circum
stances demanded. Many of the notes. he
said. were given to him signed in blank.
Since his conviction, Mr.. Towles has
been at large en- S10, coo bond awaiting the
result OF his appeal.
On the question of intent, Mr.. Justice
Morris, who delivered the opinion of the
court, said:
But the proof of intent is to be found
in the circumstances of the act, and pro-
testations of innocence in this proof of
guilt are useless in the absence of expla
nation of the inculpating circumstances.
The honest belief which would Justify or
excuse an act otherwise wrong must be
founded upon reasonable grounds suff-
cient to warrant such belief"
The judgment of the Police Court in the
case of the Washington Electric Trans
portation Company, appellant, against the
District. was reversed. The question pre-
scnted was relative to the construction
of the license law approved in 1871. re-
lating to hacks. cabs, and other vehicles.
Appealed on Writ of Error.
The Transportation Company contend
ed that the District had no right to as
sess a tax against its vehicles under that
law. In the Police Court tax was levied
against the defendant company, and the
matter was taken to the higher court on
a writ of error.
In the case of Attorney Henry D. Phil
lips against Ethan Allen Hitchcock, Sec
retary of the Interior, and Henry Clay
Evans. asking for writ OF mandamus to
compel the payment of a certain fee in
pension case, the order appealed from
was confirmed by the Court of Appeals.
The opinion of the court was announced
by Mr.. Justice Morris.
The Washington times., 1902-04-02
COFFEE TOOK IT.
Robbed the Doctor of His Cunning.

Il was compelled to drink some Java
coffee yesterday morning and suffered so
much from its effects that | feel like
writing you at once.
L am siXty-one years old and for 4 great
many years have been a coffee driuher
My nerves finally got into terrible con-
dition. aud for about two years | suffered
with sinking spells and was so nervous
that il seemed as though | could hardly
live. l suffered untold agonies. My heart
would stop and my kidneys gave me no
end of trouble.
About six months ago l gave up eo1iee
tor good and began using Postum. ] in
sisted on knowing that it was properly
made by being sufficiently boiled. and 1
prefer a cup of rich Postum TO Java,
Mocha, or any other coffee.
My sinking spells have left me, my
head gives me no trouble now. the kid
neys are greatly improved. and. in fact,
feel great change in my whole body
II is such comfort to be well again
Il know physician in San Antonio wha
had become so nervous from the use OF
coffee that his hand trembled so badly
that he could not hold a lancet. or even
take splinter out and could scarcely
hold anything in his hand Finally he
quit coffee and began using Postum
Now the doctors nervousness is all gone
anu he is in good health" Name given
by Postum Co.. Battle Creek, Mich.
The Washington times., 1902-04-02
ADMIRAL SIMPSONS CONDITION
Rumor That 1t Had Taken a Turn for
the Worse Unfounded.

The rumor afoat yesterday that Ad-
miral SIMPSONS condition had taken
turn for the worse proved to be un-
founded. Upon enquiry at the admiral's
residence it was stated that he was as
usual. and took his daily exercise regu-
1arly.
IT was stated. however. that the ad-
Iliral will never regain his health, al
though no untoward symptoms have oc-
CURED recently.
The Washington times., 1902-04-02
VERDICT OF MARTIAL.
Punishment Melted Out to Lieutenant
Parker

The War Department has received from
Major General John Il. Brooke. command
ing the Department of the East, the pro-
ceedings and findings in the case of First
Lieutenant William NJ. Parker, of the
Eleventh Infantry, who was tried and con-
victed by a general court martial held at
Ponce, Porto Rico, for conduct to the
prejudice OF good order and military dis
cipline.
Lieutenant Parker was educated in this
city and lived for many years at Falls
Church, Va.
The charge recited that the officer was
drunk and disorderly in the quarters of a
brother officer, and that he applied an
opprobrious epithet to "a native citizen OF
Porto Rico. He was sentenced by the
court to be reprimanded by the reviewing
authority, General Brooke. and to be con-
fined to the limits OF his command for six
months, and TO forfeit one-half his pay
for the same period.
The Washington times., 1902-04-02
Appealed on Writ of Error.
ARLINGTON WHEELMEN SMOKE.
And Incidentally Meet the New Man
ager of Coliseum Track.

The Arlington Wheelmen held large
ly attended smoker last night at Carroll
Institute, for the purpose of meeting Mr..
Whitman Osgood, the new manager of
the Coliseum track. Mr.. Osgood was
presented to the meeting by Mr. Jose.
In a short speech, Mr.. Osgood invited
the active and friendly cooperation of
the members Of the club in making BIZ
cycle and motor racing the chief sporting
feature of the summer. He assured them
that many improvements would be made
in the way of training accommo da tions
track privileges, and in caring for the
general comfort of the public and con-
testants, and promised the enthusiasts
that they would have the best racing in
the history of Washington, as the track
is able now to engage and present the
greatest cyclists in the country
The Washington times., 1902-04-02

AL right pecuniarily, II there was no more
scandal in connection with the matter" ."
Continuing. Mr.. Gron gave the commit
tee quite an extended account of his ca
reer. He said he was a native OF Der
mark and a citizen OF Massachusetts. He
graduated from Harvard in 1895 Then
he went around the world studying in
ternational questions.
Returning to the United States in 1896
Senator Hanna placed him in charge of
the Scandinavian Bureau of the Republi-
can National Committee. He occupied, he
SAID. the same position in 1900 and made
speeches in several States.
He had tried to secure the position of
United States Minister to Denmark or
Siam. but had failed. Mr. GrOn said that
he had endorsements for the positions he
desired from Senator Hanna. Senator Gull
lon, Senator Davis. Senator Hoar Senator
Lodge, Representative Mccall, and a num-
Der of other prominent Republicans. He
exhibited several of these and they were
placed in evidence
What are your politics." asked Mr..
Richardson.
Republican.
We'll, after all the work | have done
for the Republican party, l hope | am a
Republican," replied Mr. Gron.
Mr.. McCall-Have you any knowledge of
any bribery or attempt at bribery of any
members of Congress in connection with
the sale of the islands?
Mr.. Gron-None whatever.
Mr.. Hitt-Have you any knowledge of
the bribery or attempt at bribery of any
persons other than members of Congress.
Mr.. Gron-No. sir.
sf,,,
nalzell announced that he had requested
Mr.. Abner Mckinley and Colonel Brown.
as well as MIR. Carl Fischer Hensen. TO
appear before the committee on Thursday.
The committee then adjourned until that
day.
The Washington times., 1902-04-02
HUCKSTER DROWNED In
JAMES CREEK CANAL
Drove Over Granite Wall at
H Street Southwest.
Fatal Accident Was Not Reported to Po-
lice Until Hours Later-Body
Was Recovered.

The muddy waters of the James Creek
Canal were Monday night responsible for
another death in the person Of Joseph
Garrison, a huckster. sixty years of age,
of CO y Street northwest, who drove his
horse and wagon into the stream through
an accident and was drowned beside his
hc-se.
1t was not until 6 o'clock yesterday
morning that the police learned of the
accident. Upon the arrival of Bicycle Po-
liceman Hoagland. of the Fourth precinct,
upon the scene, he found the light dayton
wagon standing high cut of the receding
water, under which rested the body Of
the drowned horse. Only few feet away
ficated the body of Garrison, his arms
folded upon his breast, while his head
rested On a small clump of wet grass,
which had been brought up from the river
by the sluggish stream.
The police boat, Vigilant. steamcl up
the dirty creek later. and carried away the
remains, which were sent TO the morgur.
Coroner Nevitt, after investigating the
case. issued a certificate of death due to
an accident. The body was then turned
over to the bereaved wife.
Drove Over Granite Wall in Darkness.
According to the report received by the
police, Garrison was on his way home
Monday night driving his wagon. Upon
reaching II Street southwest, where it
crosses the canal, it is believed the
huckster thought he had reached K Street.
at which point there is a bridge. but be-
ing unable to distinguish the street be-
cause of the intense darkness. turned his
horse toward the creek, and plunged
headlong over the granite wall, and into
the dirty waters.
Although there were 4 number of pc
destrians crossing the streets in that vi
cinity at that hour. the police have been
unable to locate anyone who heard the
unfortunate's cries for help or heard the
noise made by The wagon and horse in
its fatal fall.
Reported by Telegraph Operator.
The accident was reported by tele-
graph operator in the Pennsylvania Rail-
road yards, who informed the police that
there was a dead man in the creek. He
had received his information from a col
ored man.
The wrecked wagon and dead horse re-
mained in the creek until late in the af-
ternoon when they were pulled out by
friends Of the dead man. The horse and
wagon were the property OF George Gar
ner, of lie Francis Street northwest.
The Washington times., 1902-04-02
FALLING OFF IN COLD COINAGE
Caused by Death of Melter and Re-
finer at San Francisco.

The total coinage of the United States
mnts in March was s3lS5.7S4. of which
81 ,557 was in gold. 81, ,965,57I in silver and
S2l6 500 in minor coins. The falling off in
gold coinage was due to the death of the
melter and refiner at the San Francisco
mint. where the bulk of the gold coins of
the country ar executed.
The quarterly statement of the Director
of the Mint says that the value of foreign
coins indicated a decrease in the price of
silver. As compared with January ! last,
il is S0.0l411 per fine ounce.
The Washington times., 1902-04-02
MAY PRESENT BILL over
COMMISSIONERS HEADS
Citizens Committee to- Urge
Street Railway. Measure.
To Have Proposed Legislation introduced
If Commissioners Fail to Do
So in Three Days.

A meeting of representatives of the va
rious citizens associations of the District
was held Monday night in the office of
Mr.. w. ]. Hughes, Department of JUS
tice, for the purpose of further consider
ing and promoting the enactment into law
OF the proposed bill giving the Commits
sioners of the District power to regulate
the operations of all the street railroads.
AS a result of the previous labors of
these representatives of the citizens as
sociations, public hearing was had be-
fore the Commissioners on the subject
on March II. 1902. At that time the pro-
posed bill was presented to the Commits
sioners, and a large delegation of repre-
sentative citizens appeared, advocating
such law.
AT the meeting Monday night Mr.
Hughes. the chairman, presided, and Mr..
Kinnear acted as secretary.
Subcommittee Appointed.
The chairman, on motion of Mr. W.
Mosby Williams, was authorized to ap-
point a subcommittee of five to wait upon
the Commissioners ard urge the imme-
diate transmission of the proposed bill
with favorable recommendation by the
Commissioners to the two District com
mittees of Congress.
The further power was given to the sub
committees to have the proposed bill in
troduced into each Eouse of Congress if
the Commissioners did not have the same
done within three days, and to appear be-
fore the committees of Congress and
make argument in support thereof and to
take such other steps might be neces-
sary to have the proposed bill enacted
into law.
Mr. Hughes Resigns.
Mr. Hughes rendered his resignation as
chairman which he stated he felt com
nelled 10 do on account OF personal rea-
sons, but he would continue to serve as
a member Of the committee His resigna-
ton was accepted with regrets by his as
sociates, and vote of thanks rendered
him.
On motion, Prof. l.. l.. Hooper, of the
Cathedral Heights Citizens Association
was unanimously elected chairman of the
Joint committee in place Of Mr. Hughes.
After the transaction of other routine
business the committee adjourned, subject
to the call OF the new chairman.
Among those present were Messrs. W.
J. Hughes of the North Capitol and Eek
ington Association: W Mosby Williams.
OF the East Washington Citizens Asso-
citation; Prof. Hooper. Mr.. Kinnear, W. ].
Frizzell. and ". G. Dunno.
The Washington times., 1902-04-02
Constitutionality Attacked.

Mr.. Bailey questioned Mr.. Spooner two
or three times as to the constitutionality
of the proposed law. When the latter had
concluded he began his speech along the
lines that he had indicated by his qucs-
tions. He contended that Congress has no
power to give up its Federal jurisdiction
over interstate and foreign commerce in
any healthful and harmless product, and
that the present bill is an infringement
of the Constitution, which would not be
upheld by the Supreme Court
After he had spoken about half an hour
Mr.. Bailey said that he was suffering
from irritation OF the threat. and that he
would prefer to finish his speech today
or tomorrow.
1t was then agreed that voting Gil the
bill and amendments should begin at 3
o. m tomorrow
The Washington times., 1902-04-02
Dr.. TaImage's Condition.

Witt Talmage was not so favorable yes
ierday. Mrs. Talmage stated, however,
fhat IL was not at all alarming. The pa
tieDt il not yet able to cit up IN his bed.
The Washington times., 1902-04-02
ALL FOOLS DAY AND
ITS MANY VICTIMS
INDIAN BILL REPORTED.
Appropriation of About Ten Millions
Carried in Proposed Measure.

The Indian appropriation bill for the
coming fiscal year was reported to the
Senate yesterday from the Committee on
Indian Affairs. 1t carries a total OF about
SO, 0,000, 900, the committee having added
s943, GOO to the figures fixed by the House.
The Washington times., 1902-04-02
District Code Amendments.

The subcommittee on judiciary Of the
House District Committee will begin
hearings this morning on the Sen
ate bill making amendments to the Dis
triot Code.
The Washington times., 1902-04-02
Bismarck's Birthday.
Y a strange irony of fate Prince B
Reading Plumbers Strike.

READING, Pa. April 1.-The plumbers
OF this city went on strike this morning.
The new scale, increasing the wages of
journeymen from s.. 80 TO 50 a day, was
to go into effect today.
The Washington times., 1902-04-02
STARTS RICHTER ENQUIRY.
Secretary Root Cables to General Chaffec
for RenoIt.

Secretary Root yesterday directed that
a eablegram be sent to General Chaffee
asking fer a report as to the accuracy
of the story published in a Manila news
paper that Private Edward Richter. of
the Twenty-e eighth Infantry had died in
the guardhouse at Dcs Marinas in the
Philippines, as the result of cruel treat
ment.
1t is stated that while bound and gagged
ice water was poured upon his face and
neck in an endeavor to sober him after
4 prolonged drunk
The Washington times., 1902-04-02
IMMIGRATION AFFAIRS
TO Be INVESTIGATED
Mr.. Williams, the New Com
missioner, to Begin Shortly.
OUTCOME MAY BE SENSATION
Effort Still Being Made to Have Assist
ant Secretary of the Treasury Taylor
Removed From Office-Mr. Powderly's
Status.

When William Williams steps into the
Office of Commissioner of immigration TO
succeed Thomas Fitchie there will begin
an Investigation of affairs there which
will result in the removal of number of
subordinate officers, and possibly the re-
tirement of Assistant Secretary II. A.
Taylor of the Treasury Department.
The members of Congress and labor
leaders who are trying TO have MIR. Taylor
removed en- the ground that he and not
T. V. Powderiy, Commissioner General of
immigration. is responsible for the pres
ent inefiiciency of the service. declare that
Mr.. TaylCr's retirement is certain to come
before very long. 1t can be stated how
ever, that he will not retire for short
TO retain him, although Secretary Shaw is
said to be hardly satisfied with his admin
istration of immigration affairs.
President Roosevelt is resolved to sift
TO the bottom the allegations of irregu-
larfties in the immigration service. AS
far as the questionable methods in vogue
at the Ellis Island immigration station at
New York are concerned. he has decided
to leave their investigation to the new
Commissioner of immigration. The fact
that Mr.. Williams had accepted the posi-
tion was made public at the White House
yesterday. Mr.. Joseph Murray. former
custodian of the capitol at Albany, is to
succeed Assistant Commissioner Nc
Sweeney.
The Washington times., 1902-04-02
C0NSTITUTI0NALITY OF
OLE0 BILL DISCUSSED
Confined Frem Second paacl

CONTINUED Fr7m Second rlsc.)
be. but hope and believe that if this bill
becomes a law these gentlemen will put
their product on the market for what it
really is"