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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-08-29

No.7,-Da1iy-Localror Charlotte and n
termediate Stations, with connection for
Harrisonburg daily, and Staunton week
days.
No. 35.-Daily-United States Fast Mail
through Pullman Sleepers to Jackson
Vile via Savannah and to Atlanta and New
or for Asheville. KNOXVILLE, Chattanooga,
Memphis and at Charlotte for Augusta; at
Danville for Birmingham. Dining Car
service.
No. 39.-Daily-NEw YORK and ALTA MIA
EXPRESS. tirst-class coach and sleeper to
Atlanta, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Sunset Route Tourist Sleeper, Washington to
San Francisco
No. 33.-NEw YORK AND FLORIDA EXPRESS
Pullman Sleeping-cars New York to Au-
gusta with connection for Aiken; and New
York to Port Tampa. Through coach to
Jacksonville. Dining car service.
No. 4l.-"Washington and Chattanooga
Limited via Lynchburg' first class coach
and Sleeping-car service Roanoke, Knox
7ile Chattanooga and NJ emph1s. sleeper to
sw Orleans. Dining car service.
No.37.-Daily-W ashington and Southwest
ern Limited, Pullman Sleepers to
Asheville, Hot Springs and Nash
New Orleans, via Montgomery and Mobile
to Memphis, via Atlanta and Birmingham.
Pullman Observation and Library sleeping
car to Macon. Diniffg Car service.
Trains, except No. 2, from Staunton by
Chesapeake anu Ohio Railway connect In
Union Station at Charlottesville with
Southern Ry. trains
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-08-29

ROCKING CHAIR SPECIAL.-Ladies
comfortable Swing Rocking Chairs, in
solid Oak with cane bottoms, one to a
customer, special. 81 so.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-08-29
Bargain Sale in Boys and
Youths Clothing!

Boys double breasted Knee Pants
Suits. special-9Sc.
Boys So double breasted wool Knee
Pants, in neat patterns, from 6 to 10
years, at $1.48.
Boys 3-piece Vestee Suits, with
sailor collars, So value, at $1.25.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-08-29
Love In Anticipat on.

Hell suppose now that shall have
to ask your father for his consent.
She-No, Harry. After the first
time you called pa said 1 might have
you if 1 waited you. Pa and l have
understood it for long time.-BostOn
Transcript.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-08-29

Felt Window Shades, with spring
rollers, at &c.
124c heavy White Pique at 10c.
1Oc pure white Pearl Shirt Waist
buttons, at &c.
Large Tin Wash boilers at 4Sc.
Glass Syrup Pitchers at 10c.
- piece Decorated Chamber Sets,
So value, at $3.9S.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-08-29

Ladies white lawn waists, tucked
back and front, made in latest style.
81, so value, at CSC.
Ladies' $500 taffeta silk waists in
all cOlors, we'll made, $3.50.
SPECIAL-Ladies' percale waists, in
all colors, at 25c.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-08-29
Baruains in Summer Dress
Goods.

1000 yds. fancy SC. lawns, all
shades.
10 and 12tc. fancy organdie and
dimity lawns. reduced to SC.
Soldid colored organizes, lOc. quail
ty reduced to TIC.
12sc black and white lawns, all the
rage, reduced to &c.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-08-29
Superstition.

Parson Visiting PRISON.: Why are
you here, my misguided friend?
Prisoner: I'm the victim of the un-
lucky No. ID.
Parson: Indeed HOw's thatP
Prisoner: Twelve jurors and one
News.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-08-29
Just Received.

1000 pair mems ladies'
and clildren's Drummer's
Sample Shoes from so cents
tc $3.50, worth almost dou-
BILE the price.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-08-29

@and@
Grass Seeds

have a large stock Of Fine
Fertilizers of all kinds and am
making special prices for this
season. My prices are lower
than any other goods of the same
analysis on the market. If you
will call and examine goods and
get prices | can make it to your
interest to do so.
| also have a fine assortment
Of the very best GRASS SEEDS
on the market.
| would ask all Interested in
the above goods to call and ex-
anime same before making
purchases. | will save you
money by so doing.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-08-29

FAN SPECIAL.-Ladies' Fans, spe-
cial, 10c.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-08-29
Dress Goods Special !!

Five yards As inch SOC. fine black
French Serge, including yards Per
caline, II yards Shrunks Canvass Vel
veteen Binding, q yards Waist Lin
ing, / bunch Whalebone, q yards
Casing, card Hooks and Eyes,
Spool of Thread, Spool Silk, dress
complete. including 81 90 pair Black
Kid Gloves, special, only $685.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-08-29
Bargains Sale in Skirts ana
Waists.

Ladies' walking skirts, six rows OF
stitching at the bottom, at vi As.
Ladies' 75c. madras waists, mace III
latest style. at 4Sc.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-08-29
BARGAINS in Mattlngs and
RuQS.

100 yards fancy china mating at
1914 Csc, heavy seamless china mat
tings, 1Oc. Fancy Japanese mating
at %. Large rugs, value. at 3Sc.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-08-29

Linen colored Crash, for skirts, at
&c.
Pompadour and Side Combs, at l0c.
Toe. Dress Duck, in black, navy and
all cOlOrS, at SIC.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-08-29

HARRisoNBURe TO WASHINGTON.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-08-29

tWeek Days. rDalIy.
Immediate connection In Union Depot at
Washington for and from Baltimore, Phil
adelphia and New York.
c. H. Ackert, General Manager,
s. Fl. Hardwick General Passenger Agent.
LIS. Brown, General Agent.
Washington, ID. G
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-11
New Years cans.


New Years calling in New York vas
purely tile outgrowth of an early
Dutch custom, yet strangely enough
many Of the descendants of the early
Dutch>set;lfrs fought against the con.
tinuancc Of practice which they de
clared had long since passed beyond
the bounds 10 which the fathers limit
ed It and had been made the excuse
FOR great exeesses on a day which
ought to he given over to the forming
of good resolutions.
In the early Days of Manhattan Is
land the male EDutch settlers every
New Years day started out as mat.
ter OF duty to visit the houses of all
their friends. The good wives who re.
cetved them We're ,arrayed IN their Sun.
day finest and had bowls of steaining
hot punch upon the ibest room" table
The latter day Dutch descendants de
MED the punch and said 1t was coffee
Tue trreverent Inter day Champions of
New Years calling denied the punch
also and told their opponents that their
torefathers would not know a punch
II they saw it and that they drank
nothing but Ill smelling hot gin.
Whatever 1t was that the good burrl,-
ers drank, they succeeded in calling
within the compass of the day upon
every family of any note on Manhattan
Island.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-11
BY STORM
Rev, Marshall Took the People OF
Morgantown.

Rev. Thomas NJ. Marshall, field
agent for the Presbyterian denomina-
tion, in the matter of foreign mis-
slons who wiz speak in the First
Presbyterian church here Friday
night, lectured at Morgantown sun
day, he preached there that morn
ing and the people were so taken with
him that a house could not be found
big enough to hold the audience that
night. He is a wonderful speaker and
his word picture Of an emigrant train
was equal toa painting. The lecture
here will be free to all and every one
is invited to hear him.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-11

Mellon, Miss Anna Miller, 7. L.
o'Neill, Myrtle Prichard, CurtiIe
Prpnty, Mrs. Anna v Poland, Miss
Bell J. Reed, Mrs. AIcrtee Smith, VIM
Smith, w. L. swartz, Harry a.
stugerer, Carl shinn, Miss Emma
Steele, Mrs. /. E. Shook, Jennie
stealey, Payton Teter. r. II. Vincent,
B. L. Ward, W. wavry, Miss Edna
Wilson, Clark Weekly. Mrs. o. WIN.
liams. Miss Bessie wilmath, Ahner
Vernon. Mrs. Betty linn.
Advertised December sth. 1902.
s. G. sDESuAsI, p. M. /
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-11
a Nerr Yenr,. cxnInne

Is that cyclone ragin'?
ls the roof a-tumbHn' DOWN
IS that n earthquake shnkln'
All the winders In town.
Is that the river roarfn'
Above its banks OF green?
Has Gabriel blowed his trumpet
To make the dead serene7
They stood and heard in terror
While loud the noise arose,
Like the warwhoops of the Indians.
The shouts of foreign foes,
bnt voice brought better comfort
Get not the sainted scoffl:
Thar amt n bit OF trouble:
That's daddy-swearin' off.'
Atlanta Constitution.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-11
Prayer Service at
Golf "A. e. Church.

The subject for the General Prayer
and Praise Meeting at Gofr NJ, E.
churchIat 7:so o'clock this, Wednesday,
evening" is "The Heavenly Inheri-
tance, = Pet. lip. At the close of
the meeting, an informal but cordial
welcome will be,extended to those who
have united with the church since
that last communion day, April y.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-11

swagcr's Candy Palace Is up-to.date
with every thing fresh neat and
clean. dee. 10 -d,12t-w u A
For the l4ri'est assortment Of fine.
chocolates md bon.bons can be seen
at swager'S, 22s Pike St. dec. 10 d 12S
w2e
swager's Candy Palace is glare Of
light and beauty. See it. 22s Pike
street. dec 1O-d 12t.w 2t
We'haye for sale number of vacant
lots In Parkersburg, W. Va. Should
any one be DESTROYS of making an in
vestment that win bring quick return
With nice profit this will be Splen-
did chance. Call at our office rooms
30 and 81 Lowndes building, Third
street, Clarksburg, W. Va, and see
plat. Alexander, West s. Co. 9-2t
Just the thing for friend. French
Stag Novelties, soc and up at Stout's,
81 Pike street. Something new. 13
Swager's homemade candies are pure
and made fresh every hour. stf.
At Merriman's Shoe, Hat, and Mems
Furnishing Store, see the greatest
variety Of fashionable Hats and Caps
the incest Underwear, fancy Shirts,
Neckwear, Mufficrs, Gloves, Handker-
chiefs, SuSpenders Gold and Silver
Buckles, Trunks, satchels and UNI
brellas. All values, including some of
the finest. dec 4.tf
There is a point where chcapness
ceases to he economy. Quality is the
best economy. Quality first, prices
second at Stout's, 81 Pike street.
dec ID
wANTED-A Stcnographer. Ac-
dress box 454, city. dec 10
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-11
LETTERS
uncaiIed Tor al postoffice and
Advertised.

4
List OF unclaimed letters in the
clarksbuFg. W. Va, Post ONCE adyer-
tised December s, 1907
Harry Adams, Miss Ida Adams, W.
Z. Brown, G. q. Bennett, 2. r. Berry,
E. H. Bell, f.. NJ. Bonner, Henry
Brown j. ]. Bowers, Jacob Bright
ham, John Ryrne r. II. Bell, Mrs.
Ada Batten, Charles Berry, NJ. b.
Grow, Vim. Carter. Il, NJ Chorpening,
Harry Crook, John corben, - Carri-
can, Miss Annie coswell, S. NJ. Glenn
ent, Adams & cupp6. ID. Crane,
Thomas Desmond, Miss Rosa Davis,
Mrs. Rebecca Dority, Miss Lucie
Devaughn, Mrs. a. j. Davis, d. B.
Davis, H. B, Erwin. n. B. Erwin. d.
Il. Elliott, j. e. Flynn, Frank Frunte,
Joe Farrell, Francis Anderson, Annie
NJ. Fall, William Griggs, L. II. Gil
laspie, Mrs. Maud Hlitchcot, Mrs. S.
E, Harrengton, Mrs. r. F. Holden,
Miss Ira Henderson. Mrs. Inez Hen
derson, Miss Emma Hutchinson, Mrs.
J. Holt, Mrs. Janey Han, John Hurt,
Miss Lulu Hernerst, X. f. Hughes,
Rinsey Hughes, R. r. Harris, Miss
Lulu Hart, VIM. Jaryiss William
. =
johnson, J. P. Johnson, r. A. jack
son, Mi IS Edna jenkins, Miss Edna
jenkins, Miss Bell Jenkins, Edward
Kinney, Edward Kinney, John Kude.
Mach Loar, VIM. Luminous. Frank
Lynch, Henry I. Lloyd, j. S. Long.
Q. D. Matlieny, Mrs. McGraw, Michael
Murphy, W. S. Mowris, Samuel Miller,
2. Il. McGerald, Fred Moore, James
MCGUIRE, Dalphle Mccloud.. James W.
a
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-11
DISPOSITIONS
Will be Taken In Ohio Ia Case OF
Davis VS.. Harris.

John T. Harris and attorneys t.
Harrison and c. w. Lynch left
Wednesday morning for Macksville,
Ohio, to participate in the taking Of
depositions in the chanccry suit of
Rev. Forbes B. Davis, of Ohio, against
Mr.. Harris. The controversy is over
the ownership of property in this city.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-11
AMUSING CASE
Z =. Fitzpatric& Lost Wallet
Accused Dick Mayo of
Il Taking 1t.
Mas Found Saturday by, Clerk
Waidcck In POST office
Corridor.
Last SATURDAY morning. b. + Fitl.

)
Last Saturday morning, B. + Fitz-
batricIS lost 4 pocketbcok containing
r oonss $50. Hie suspected II. ID. Mayo
'et t:lkirg IL Fitzpatrick was consid-
crafty excited over the loss Of the
book and Mayo jolsinely told him that
lhe had found it. This led Fitzpatrick
to believe that Mayo had the pocket.
book, although Mayo told him after.
wards that he was only testing.
Fitzpatrick sworc out a warrant yes
terday in Squire Dayid's court charg-
ii1e Mayo with the theft of the pocket.
iptok. Wien the case came up for
hearing this afternoon, the plaintir
testified that he believed Mayo had
possession of The book. Attorney II.
F.Smith for The defense introduced
post ctilce clerl; Wafdeck as a witness
Who testified That the pocketbook and
contents were found in the corridor in
: tsse sostoiiceS LING on desk last
satufaay morning, The book was
produced by him, contents intact.
THIS evidence absolutely cleared Mr..
Mayo of the charge against him. The
ease was dismissed, complainant bear
Iiiet.6sts.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-11
Going West.

Captain B. G. Fitzhugh and wife
left Monday for Phoenix, Arizona,
where they will make their future
home. They goiu the hope that the
change of climate will benefit the Cap
tain's health, which is not the best.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-11
A TING OF PERIL

Ciarissa-I'm always glad when New
Years dayis safely over,
tideiia-fes; 1T is d saddening anni.
Clartssa-oh, / don't mean that
clarence and 1 always have horrid
Quarrel suggesting improvements In,
each others conduct
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-11
stock on HAND.

Rradds-Going to make any new res.
elrions this year. Spikes?
spikes--New ones? l should. say not.
I've got lot Of old ones I've never
used by Joyel
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-11

A dollar saved is dollar earned.
Return s25 in cash register tickets and
get ONE DOLLARS worth of mer.
shandise absolutely free at stout's,, 81
Pike street. dec Is
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-11

'.How about those eood resai,,,s,,,,.
you made the first OF the YEAR,, g Z
on, they are stili good. - Smart Set.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-11

Christmas goods well advertised are
half sold. Moral: Get j. W. Dodge
to paint your holiday display
signs. dec 1c-st
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-11

Tho New Years vows that Ferlelna s,,.d..
TO keep VIII prove 4 strain. = :
he vowed 70 shave himself tl,la -, -
And use not worda prof.ape : =
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-11
paImistry.


Madam Lucinda, Americas most
noted palmist and life reader, win be
at the Walker House for few days
only, Consult her on all affairs Of
love, life, marriage, business, etc. The
distinguished Madam comes to us
with great reputation and your bust
ness with her will be.in strictest con
idence. Full life reading to ladies
% cents, and gentlemen, so
cents. Dec. u
a harvest of delicious Christmas
presents for those whoiloye good goods
at Stout's, sl1 West Pike street. Ia
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-11

Break. break. break
No. not the waves OF the sea.--
Only the resolutions 80
tnat the foolish made. an. mel,
d, E niser.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-11

Sole Leather at Reynolds.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1902-12-11
Christmas Ball.

Invitations have been issued for a
dance to be given by several of the
young gentlemen in the social set on
the evening of December 81. The
affair is to be given in the Traders
sSteI parlors.
The Washington times., 1902-02-20
PICTURE ARMY LIFE.
Shadow Play Given ut Spanish Vet
erans' Hall.

An original shadow play, illustrating
army life during the war with Spain. was
given last night at Spanish War Veterans
Hall, 612 E Street northwest, by the
ladies of Gen. Nelson A. Miles Command,
No. /. The shadows on the WALL we're
accompanied by music. bugle calls, and
a reading by Mrs. i. c. Dyer. who pref
aced her part by stating facts were as
stubborn as army mules, and that we
should not &C behind them. The shadow
pictures of wartime service were gem
erously applauded by the audience.
Miss Cora Shreve and Mrs. J. T. Will
kinson rendered piano solos; Miss Lewis
sang, Mr. Lawrence L. Mitchell gave Sc
lections on the mandolin harp and Bugler
Cowen Crandall, of Miles Command,
sounded the calls of '9S. Dancing fol-
lowed the entertainment which was i'll
charge of Mrs. L. C. Dyer Mrs. E. Ger
trude Mitchell, Miss Lillian Ullrich, Mrs.
Hyer, and Mrs. Wilkinson. Mrs. G. Z.
Ford. president of Mary Sherman Miles
Auxiliary, was present. Capt. w. F. III
rich introduced Lieut. Clarence VI. Con
don, of the Artillery corps, a member of
Miles Command, who was recently award
ed a medal OF honor for gallantry in ac
ton with the Maccabebe Scouts in the
Philippines
The Washington times., 1902-02-20
RROOKIAND NEEDS
WATER AND SEWERS
THE JEWISH CONFERENCE.
Stirring. Addresses Made in Behalf of
Oppressed People

The second session of the Jewish con-
morning in the Hall Mission Tabernacle,
Seventh and L Streets northwest.
The feature of the morning meeting was
an address by Mir. Philip Sidersky, of
Rosenhayn, y. J., on How Can We
Christianize the Jews'''
Mr.. Sidersky spoke of the manner in
which Jews are oppressed in other coun-
tries, particularly Russia. The very con
ditions which surround their daily lives.
he said. tended largely to keep them from
opening their hearts to the Christian re
ligion. He also traced the work that is
being done to convert the Jews and lead
them to accept Christ as the Messiah
Other features of the programme were.
addresses by Messrs. Mark Levy and Maui
rice Ruben. The morning session closed
with brief song service.
The principal address OF the evening
meeting was the discourse by Rev. J. F.
Gilbert. ID. D.. secretary of the American
Society for Religious Education. on
Scripture Promises to Israel" Mr..
Philip Sidersky delivered learned and
scholarly address on "Zionsm and Jewish
Literature" Mr.. Leopold Cohn told the
story of his conversion in moving terms.
Rev. s. X Brown, who is one of the
| most enthusiastic workers amcng the
converted Jews, delivered an evangelistic
address at the Central Union Mission at
$50 last evening.
The conference will meet today in the
First Presbyterian Church. on Four-and-
a-half Street. between and ID. The
programme will be as follows:
Morning session, 0:30 a. m: Singing by
Miss A Gondret; prayer and praise serv-
ice. Led by Rev. J. Il. Prettyman, pastor
| Mt. Vernon Place NJ E. Church address
The Heart Of Jew Mr.. Mark Levy:
address, Why to the Jews First?" Mr..
Leopold Cohn address, Rev. S. X. Braun.
Afternoon session, p. m: Singing by
Miss A. Gondret; prayer and praise serv-
ice, Rev F. J. Heisse, pastor of Wesley
Chapel; open parliament, led by Mr..
Maurice Kuben; Bible reading, Rev. S. X.
! Braun: address. Can these things he"
Mrs. Bella Ruben, a converted Jewish
lady, of Pittsburg. Pa. address. The
Jew as a Farmer Mr.. Philip Sidersky;
The Jew of Today J. D. Croissant.
Evening session. 7:30 p. m: Prayer and
praise service, led by Rev Donald Mac
Leod address, Jewish Views of Jesus
Mr. Maurice Ruben address, Christ and
the Passover" illustrated with Paschal
! garments. Rev 5. X Braun.
The Washington times., 1902-02-20
SUIT ON CLAIM FOR $21,667
Courts Asked to Enioin Sccretar!
Hay and Treasurer Roberts.

Hay and Treasurer Roberts.
Mr.. Alfred T. Green, of California, yes
terday began suit in the Supreme Court
of the District, in which Secretary Hay,
Treasurer Roberts. and the heirs OF the
late James f. Slaughter are named as
defendants.
1t is asked that during the tendency
of the proceedings the defendants and
their agents be enjoined from applying
for or receiving from the United States
Government certain moneys alleged to be
due the estate of James f. Slaughter.
1t is also asked that receiver be APP
pointed TO take charge of the estate. The
amount involved is s2l. 667. and it is
claimed by the petitioner un'e con-
tract entered into between his father,
Alfred A. Green. and James f. Slaughter
II is stated that James f. Slaughter
died in the City of Mexico, January 2.
1901 He was unmarried and left as next
of heir Mary s. Hamilton. niece; Edwin
L. Slaughter. nephew. children OF fhlilp
Slaughter; Daniel A. Slaughter: Eliza r.
Slaughter Carrie W. Slaughter Mary
Slaughter, and John w. Slaughter, half
brothers. and sisters of James E. Slaugh-
ter.
James E. Slaughter left Will be
queathing his estate to Julian Costilio
Slaughter, with certain directions rela-
tive TO the education of his children
This will was offered for pronate at New
Orleans La, and still later in this city.
Messrs Dudley e. Michner and K. T..
Doan are named as counsel Tor the peli-
toner.
The Washington times., 1902-02-20
PLEADED GUILTY TO CHARGE.
COIored Man Sentenced to Three
Years in the Penitcntiary.

David Williams. colored. who was
charged in Criminal Court No. l yester-
day with attempting to kill his sisterin-
law, Eliza Carlton, also colorcd, pleaded
guilty to the charge and was sentenced
by Justice Anderson to Imprisonment in
the penitentiary for 4 period OF three
years.
Williams was for many years employed
as ianitor at the National Guard Ar
morg, and had always borne a good repu
-tation. Several of the officers of the
Guard were in the court room ready and
willing to testify TO the good reputation
OF the accused if ne had gone to trial
According to the evidence offered be-
fore the grand jury, Williams and his sis
ter-in-law had quarrel about some
household effects. Miss Carlton claimed
scme crockery and wanted to remove it
from the house, and Williams objected.
When his sister-in-law would not obey
his order TO not remove the crockery
Williams fired al her. The bullet took
effect in her right breast but the wound
was not very serious.
The Washington times., 1902-02-20
Marriage Licenses Issued.
John z. Teachum and Nina o. Flu
wood

John z. Teachum and Nina o. Full
wood
James Robinson and Georgia GIascoe.
Dexter W. Temple and Aline Walker
both Of Montpelier. Va.
William S. Adams and Laura ". Pfeffer.
Roland L. Edwards and Ella Allsop.
Bonnie Douglas and Mabel Peal.
Robert Lewis and Bette Coxlett, both
Of Milford. Va.
John Pleney Dunlop and Evangeline Z.
CroweN.
Samuel Tapp and NJ. Elizabeth Chand-
Ter.
Alfred G. Raymond and Ada Peaso.
Willoughby 3. Sanford and Trudie NJ.
Sandy.
Sam Hale and Martha Lewis
Frederick L. Robinson and Grace E. W
HEST.
H. C. Mercer and Eta Engleberger,
both OF Richmond Va.
oli1er Williams, of Allendale, Pa, and
Annie Compton.
The Washington times., 1902-02-20

The following deaths for twenly-four
hours were reported at the Health De-
par;ment up TO noon yesterday: Ignatius
SmallwoOd, 50 years; Solomon j. Faguc. rs
years; Louis Hesselbarth, 81 years Maria
p Kennedy. f2 years. William L. Bram-
hall, 90 years; Ella c Campbell, 81 years;
James Chew 50 years; John Horst
kamp, 81 years. Louisa II. Taylor,
Sc years; Edward c. Jackson. &c years
Robert McDougal. &c years; Ida Stewart,
q years; Sarah Caldwell 30 years; Anna
r. Scott. p Years: William Duclos. 22
years; Ida Bristol, l year; Louise j. Red
fern, . months; Louise Elizabeth Brown.
G months: George Robinson, , months /;
Henry i. Weaver, 2 months; Alice Orig
coll, months.