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The Washington times., 1902-03-10
HELLO COMPANY BEING SUED.
Ex-Attorney General Griggs to Appear
for Defendants.

Ex-Attorney General John W. Grigss
will appear as associate counsel for the
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Com
pany in the Supreme Court OF the United
States today In the suit brought against
the company by number OF its patrons
to compel 1t to comply with the act OF
Congress of June 30. 1898, regulating the
rates for telephone service In the District
OF Columbia. The case was on the calendar
call for last Monday, but was not reached
during the week. It is expected that ii
will be taken up at an early hour today.
Messrs. A. A. Birney, Henry F. Wood
ard, John J. Hemphill, and Arthur Peter
will appear on behalf of the telephone
subscribers and Attorneys Worthington,
Heald & Frailey. and Mr.. Griggs for the
defendant.
The Washington times., 1902-03-10
LOST Her WAY.
Policeman Found Young Girl Domestic
Wandering Around Dupont Circle.

Miss Maggie Murphy, seventeen years
of age, was found late yesterday alter
noon wandering around Dupont Circle by
Officer English. The officer inquired of
her what the trouble was, and she told
him she was a stranger in the city and
had lost her way.
She stated that she was living with
Mr.. Wilson. She could not give any de-
scription of the locality of Mr.. Wilson s
residence or his initials. She said that
she came from Virginia Saturday. and
had been employed as a domestic. The
officer took her to the station.
She was sent to the House of Detention
later, and will remain there until some
one inquiries for her or inquiries are made
at her home city by the police. Miss
Murphy was nicely dressed and OF an at
tractive appearance.
The Washington times., 1902-03-10
NEGROES TO ANSWER
CHARGES OF MURDER
lRELAMD'S PATRON SAINT.
Ancient Order of Hiberrians to Celebrate
His Birthday.

The following Senators and Representa-
tives have promised to speak at the ST
Patrick's Day banquet of the Ancient OF
der OF Tibernians. which will be given on
St. Patrick's Day at Carroll Hall, q
Street. between Ninth and Tenth Streets
northwest: Senators Carmack of Tennes-
see ard Beveridge of Indiana; Re2resen-
tatiycs Cochran and De Armcnd of Mis-
souri,. Rodey of New Mexico, Hill of Con-
necticut. and Driscoll of New York.
Seven local divisions of the y. o. H. will
also furnish orators for the occasion. Mr.
John A. Finnegan, of this city, and Mr.
Thomas F. McNulty. Of Baltimore, Will
sing. and Mr. NJ. f. Halloran will give a
number of recitations. The committee in
vites everybody to attend the banquet
1t is not necessary to be a member of the
order to be entitled to seat at the ban
quet table.
The Washington times., 1902-03-10
UTERMEHLE WILL CASE.
Hearing to Be Resumed Before Justice
Barnard Today.

The hearing of the Utermehle Will con-
test will be resumed this morning in
Criminal Court No. 2, before Justice Bar
nard, sitting for probate business. The
trial of the issues in this case was begun
on February 10 last, but was postponed
on account OF the Illness of Mr.. A. S.
Worthington, one of the attorneys con-
nected with the proceedings.
The litigation was instituted by Mr..
Charles H. Utermehle. who filed pro-
test against the probating of the will of
his grandfather, Mr.. George w. Uter-
mehle. The latter died, leaving a will by
which he left nearly his entire estate to
his widow and two daughters, Mrs. Rose
Nj. Taylor and Mrs. Mamie E. Norment
The estate is valued at about 81 coo 900.
Messrs. Lambert & Baker and K. Ross
Perry & Son appear for Mr.. Charles H.
Utermehle, and Attorneys Worthington,
Heald & Frailey and Thomas =. Wood
ward for the benefciaries under the viii.
The Washington times., 1902-03-10
QUESTION LEGALITY
OF DIVORCE Law
Test to Be,Made of It's Power
This Week.
DESERTIoN IS ALLEGED
Problem Raised Whether Under Existing
Code Courts Are Authorized to Act Un-
less Cause Is Specifically Named.

Initiatory steps looking to test of the
divorce law in force in the District since
January /, 1902, will be taken during the
next few days. A conference was held
last week by several members of the Dis
trict bar on the subject, and it was decid-
ed TO take the matter up for consideration
at as early date as practicable.
The case agreed upon as a test is that
of Hopkins against Hopkins. in which the
petitioner asks for a divorce on the
grounds of desertion.
No Answer Made.
The proceedings in this case were be-
gun last fall under the old law. which
allowed absolute divorce on the ground of
desertion. No answer to the charges
made. however, was filed by the defend
ant and, according to the code which
went into effect in January last. Justice
Bradley appointed Attorney Philip Walk
er as counsel for the defence. The COM
plainant is represented by Attorney Ar
thur A. Birney.
The principal question which will be
raised in this case is whether or not un-
der the existing law the local courts are
authorized to grant divorce for any
cause except the one specifically named
In the code.
No matter what the decision Of the
Supreme Court of the District may be in
the premises, it is understood that an ap-
peal will be taken by the party to whom
the decision is adverse in order that a
decision may be had in the Court of APP
peals for the District on the subject.
While In the natural course Of events
these proceedings would necessitate con-
siderable delay, it is understood that all
haste possible will be made in order to
have the matter finally settled.
Other Points at Stake.
1t is also very probable that several
other questions relative to the law Of di-
vorce, in which the members of the bar
are interested, will be made issues in
the case of Hopkins VS.. Hopkins. in order
that decision may be had upon them.
Among these are the questions relative
to the payment of alimony during the
tendency of proceedings, where the cause
for divorce Is other than that named in
the code. the right of defendants To fle
cross bills to suits against them in which
they did not have sufficient notice to
allow them to answer before the code
went into Tect, and others.
The Washington times., 1902-03-10
FUNERAL OF MRS. PETER.
Remains Will Be Sent to Topeka, Kan
Today for Jnterment.

The remains OF Mrs. w. A. PETER. who
died Saturday afternoon at lis o'clock
at the home OF her son-in-law, DR.. J. 5.
McIlhenney, 2115 S Street northwest, will
be conveyed to Topeka, Kan, this after
noon at O'Clock, over the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railway. There Will be no ser
vices in this city on account of the i'll
ness of Mrs. PETERS daughter. Mrs. Nc
IIhenney. Funeral services will be held
in Topeka Thursday afternoon.
Mrs PETER was the wife of ex-senator
PETER. She was born in Centre County
Pa. and at the time of her death had just
passed her seventeen birthday.
She is survived by FIVE children-W. A.
PETER, jr., Douglas NJ. PETER, Mrs. Nc
Ilhenney, and two daughters living in
Kansas.
The Washington times., 1902-03-10
COL0RED BABE IN DOORWAY.
Mother Tucked Child in Basket and Left
1t to Tender Mercy of World.

A colored infant was found in the door
way of Mr.. James W. Parsly's residence,
2456 Brightwood Avenue, about O'Clock
last night. The child was wrapped in an
cid dress, and was snugly tucked in a
large basket. The person who left the
child in the hallway attached piece of
paper to the dress. On the paper was
scribbied:
You will fine this chile pleese take
good care Of /. as il is my only one"
One of the occupants of the house
heard the little tot crying and went to
the door stumbling over the basket in
the yestibuie. The basket containing the
infant was turned over to Crossing Po-
liceman McCrayy, stationed at Seventh
Street and Florida Avenue
After taking the baby TO the Eighth
police station he returned to the house,
but could not learn who the child be-
longed to. Policeman Norris took the
infant to Lottie Payne, the Eighth pre-
ciBct nurse.
The Washington times., 1902-03-10
PARK COMMISSION PLANS.
TIC Be Placed on Exhibition in the Ii
brary Of Congress.

The plans and models of the Park Com
mission for the Identification of Washing
ton. which were removed last week from
the Corcoran Art Gallery, are being
placed in position for public inspection
in the exhibition room on the third floor
OF the Library Of Congress. II is expected
that they viii be ready for the exhibition
about Tuesday or Wednesday of this week
The plans will likely remain In the IL
brary until after the adjournment of
Congress. The wide interest which has
been manifested in them suggested the
adyisability Of placing them in some pub
lie place.
A great number of towns and cities
throughout the country have requested
that the plans be loaned them temporarily
for exhibition purposes, and these re-
quests will be complied with. They will
form most Interesting part. of the
Governments exhibit at the St Louis Ex-
position.
The Washington times., 1902-03-10
RUNAWAY SON IN CUSTODY.
Raymond D. Sarge, of Wilkesbare, Pa
Located in This City.

Detective Sergeant Helan took into Gus
tody yesterday a well dressed youth Civ
ing the name of Raymond d. Sarge. whom
Sixth precinct station. on complaint of
his parents.
Several days ago Captain Boardman re-
ceived a letter from S. A. Sarge, of 9S
LockhaTt Street, Wilkesbarre. Pa, ask
ing that the Washington authorities look
out for his SON. who left his home several
weeks before, and was supposed TO be in
this city. A telegram has been sent to
the father, telling of his sons arrest, and
asking him what he wishes done with him
The Washington times., 1902-03-10
WILL COMPLICATED
BY BIRTH OF TWINS
Mother in Testament Makes
Provision But for One.
Woman Twice Married Bequeathes One
fourth Her Personal Property
to Unborn Child.

The birth of twins. as claimants for part
of an estate valued at nearly $500 600.
makes u very interesting problem which
the Probate Court OF the District has been
called upon to solve. The matter will
come up for consideration by Justice
Barnard as soon as the Utcrmehle will
case is settled.
The mother of the twins was twice mar
ried, and left three children by her first
husband. She died last summer, when
the twins were about two months old. The
also living
Provisions Of the VIII.
By her will, made a few months before
her death. the mother of the twins left
her estate, consisting of real ard personal
property, to her children by her first hus-
band. Provision was made. however, that
in the event another child was born to
her it should be entitled to one-fourth in
terest in her personal estate. which is
stated to be worth about $4,000.
Now the question arises which of the
twins will be entitled to the one-fourth
interest in the personal estate, and what
will be the share of the other. Or, again,
will the one-fourth interest be divided
equally between the twins, or Will one
be entitled to a one-fourth interest, as
provided in the will. and the other to a
one-fifth interest of the remaining three
fourths of the personal property. Then,
again, in the event that it is determined
hat m pf ha ttpin 10
inherit the one-fourth, which will 1t be?
Soon after the will of the mother of the
twins was filed in the office OF the Register
of Wills guardians ad litem were appoint
ed for the children by the first husband,
and also for the twins.
The Washington times., 1902-03-10
Four Scheduled for Trial
in Criminal Court.
AFTER MANY P0STP0NEMENTS
No Date Yet Set for Trial of Coates Boy
Who Shot Carrie Carlin, in Anacostia,
Last December-Has Been Indicted by
Grand jury.

With the session beginning this morn
ing Criminal Court No viii be occupied
for a>fnonth or six weeks in the trial of
several murder cases. The dates foT four
of these have already been set, and there
are others which viii be placed on III"
calendar during the latter part of the
present month
The first of the cases to be called is
that of Marcellus Cole, colored, which
will begin this morning before Justice
Anderson. Cole is charged with the mur-
der of Albert Hawkins, also colored. on
August 30 last at Deanwood Park. Sew
eral times il has been arranged to call
him to trial. but for good cause it was
postponed.
1t was first arranged that Cole would
be called to trial in November last. 1t
WAS found necessary, however, ID post
, pone the hearing because of the Bonine
trial. Next il was decided that Cole he
put on his defence in January lest. The
legality of the petit jurors serving dur
ing that month, however, having been
questioned the trial was again delayed.
Important Witness III.
During the early rart of February At
torney Gould decided to call Cole to trial
on Fe..T,.2ry "a. but again the trial had
10 be pcstpSned on account of the illness
If Dr. Fisher a most important witness
for the Government.
The crime for which Cole is to be put
On trial was the result of quarrel be-
tween him and Albert Hawl.ins. about a
TIr hOf
died within a few hours. Cole was ar
rested soon after the shooting, and has
since tocn confined in the District jail.
The next homicide case which will be
called is that CT Lawrence Norman. col
ored set fer tomorrow week He is
charged with being responsible for the
death of Annie Brown. also cclored, on
September last Norman and the wo-
man were in the neighborhocd Of the
canal, just above Georgetown, on the
date mentioned.
Woman Was Drowned.
They quarreled and the woman fed from
Norman. He pursued her and she ran to-
ward the canal. She went too near the
edge and fell or was pushed into the wa
ter and drowned. In the event that the
trial of this case is concluded Charles
Coleman. colored. will be put on trial on
Wednesday, March 90 for the murder of
Perry Officer, also colored
The trial of Elijah Chapman, colored,
who is charged with the murder of Ida
Simms, also colored, is set for March "a.
When arraigned last week before Justice
Anderson, Chapman pleaded guilty to the
Indictment against him. The court, how
ever, declined to accept the plea and will
assign counsel to defend the prisoner.
Hezekiah Coates, the boy who shot Car
rie Corbin in Anaeostia. in December last,
has been indicted for murder by the grand
jury but the date Of his trial has not yet
been fixed.
The Washington times., 1902-03-10
BROUGHT BACK FROM ITHACA.
Alma johnson, Colored, Must Answer
Charge of Larceny.

Detective Sergeant Lacey returned late
yesterday afternoon from Ithaca, N. Y,
bringing with him Alma Johnson, we'll
dressed colored woman, who is wanted in
this city on charge of having stolen
a diamond ring and a quantity of clothes
from Mrs. Hinkley. The woman was sent
to the House of Detention to await a
hearing in court this morning
The Washington times., 1902-03-10

ADJUSTMENTS.
National-"New Workers" evening.
Columbia-Kellar the Great, evening.
Lafayette-"Brother Officers"
Academy Man Who Dared eve
ming.
Kernan's - Robes "Knickerbockers, -
afternoon and evening.
Empire-"A Trip to Buffalo, afternoon
and evening.
hase's-Polite Vaudeville, afternoon
and evening.
The Washington times., 1902-03-10
WEATHER INDICATIONS.
TEMPERATURE.

Fair to-day; increasing cloudiness to-
morrow: fresh nortbwes,erly winds, shift
ing to easterly.
The Washington times., 1902-03-10

THE sun AND THE MOON.
Sun rose. s:2I AN Sun sets. s. 01 +. NJ.
Moon rises. Noon sets..6 56 AN
The Washington times., 1902-03-10

Delightful trips daily at ESQ p. m. from foot
1th st. to Old Point Comfort. Norfolk Virginia
Bc1ch. and Newport News. see ad. page o.
The Washington times., 1902-03-10
THIRST QUENCHBD
At ALL CITY PUMPS
Water Clear and Pronounced
Pure by Chemists.
Old Landmarks of Quarter of Century
Now Slowly Disappear-Rarity
to See One.

'It certainly is a blessing to have well
pumps in Washington remarked an in
dividual the other morning, as he was
walking down Ninth Street with friend.
Yes, it is" replied the other, as the
two got in front of the pump at Ninth
and n Streets. "and l am going to quench
my thirst right here. l have not had a
drink of clear water since passed this
place yesterday"
The only hope of man getting drink
of clear water in Washington these days
when the Potomac can be called half
and half"-half mud, half water-is to
pass one of the few remaining city
pumps. The one at Ninth and Streets
northwest is considered the finest in
Washington. The chemists OF the city
have examined it many times, and each
time they have found the water to be
practically pure.
Crusade Against Pumps.
For some years there has been more or
less of a crusade against these pumps.
Some years ago one of the pumps was
accused of giving a man typhoid fever.
Immediately everyone who had typhoid
fever in the city that year accused the
nearest pump of transmitting the fatal
germ.
Instantly the people began to denounce
the unmeaning pump. and for year there
was hardly one not put out of service by
the Commissioners. The water was test
ed, and in many instances, where 1t was
found to be in any way inferior, the pump
was discarded and the well filled up.
Since then the landmarks of a quarter of
a century ago have gradually disappeared,
until now il is rarity to see one.
Bucket Brigade in Line.
Every morning between and 10 o'clock
there can be seen gathered around each
one of these pumps line of persons
waiting to fill buckets, pitchers, cups,
and other kitchen utensils with the clear
water Besides the many who get the
water for family use, there are number of
porters from drug stores, hotels and din
ing rooms, who come to the pump with a
wagonload of empty barrels to be filled
with the water tor use at their respective
places
1t is not only when the Potomac water
is filled with mud that these people gath
er at the pumps, but it is every day OF
the year. The water which is gotten at
the pumps is considered by many to be
purer than that which comes through the
water mains of the streets.
The Washington times., 1902-03-10
THE TIDE TABLE.
STREET LIGHTING.

High tide. AN. and S:33 P. NJ
Low tide....2:15 AN. and 2:3S p. NJ
The Washington times., 1902-03-10
AMUSEMENTS.

Lamps lit today. SO r. VI
Lamps out tomorrow. :27 AN
The Delta independent., 1902-10-31
Cedarcdge Items.

The whistle OF the threshing machine
is now heard In this vicinity.
StoItc and sons have returned from
,heir hunting trip.
MIR. aud Mrs. CrnnS went TO Delta the
Erst OF the week. 10 visit their daugh-
tee. Mrs. Grace Gilbert.
Mrs. Beeson was accidentally thrown
from a wagon . few days ago, but WAS
not seriously injured.
We would b. very much pleased il
"Ccdarisr would favor us with another
poem.
Mrs. r. 5. Williams has lately arrived
from tue east and is visiting her sister.
Mrs. Warren.
Mrs. Kizer has returned from Penn
sylaania. where she has been spending
some time with frieuds and relatives.
There will be gospel temperance
meeting at the M. Z. church next Sun
day evening at S O'Clock. Ever! bod y
cordially invited.
The Sunday Shool Rally day will be
observed at the NJ. L. church SUNDAY.
The friends Of Rev. and Mrs. Allen
we're entertained sight royalty at their
home last Monday evening. in honor OF
their forty. second wedding anniversary.
A delightful program was rendered and
an elegant supper was served.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-31
The Republican Rally.

The rally OF the republicans at the
| opera house Thursday night was Ii
success both in number and enthusi-
asm. Tie house contained fair sized
audience, many being of the fair SEX
DR.. A. II. Stockhani presided with
his usual dignity and urbanity.
Mcssrs Prejent and Gets sang Lar
board Walch Ahoy" and we're greatly
appsuded.
L. NJ. Gets was introduced as the
FIRST speaker aud occupied the rostrum
short lime in a neat and pleasant talk
OF the prospects OF the campaign SO far
as ha had seen and spoke encouragingly
OF the chances OF the republicans OF
Delta county carrying their ticket.
Mrs. Carr and Mise Croxton sang a
excellent style.
DIR. Stockham then spcke . few words
in behalf II the ticket in introducing
the next sp' aker. Hon. Horace T. De
and Mesa counties.
Mr.. DeLoug paid his respects TO the
democratic party OF the state in scath-
ing arraignment OF Its criminal blunders
and miscomings, il not the most serious
charge OF downright thievery and loot
ing OF the different funds. and for their
glaring frauds in the management OF
Denver politics and the government Of
that city through the Fire aud Police
board. His address was well received
and met with hearty applause.
Col. j n. Essington. formerly of Delta
be brought out some very important
points.
The Delta independent., 1902-10-31
n, M N,,hi,i,en,

DR.. d. Y. Metklciohn. the republican
nominee for representative. is a young
man of great cspcricnco 10 his probes
sion. having sioco his location in Delta
county. bull, up au extensive and sue
ces-ful practice that has cndearcd him
60 the people. IL was the intention ot
tho doctor to visit all the precincts o'
the county durin. the campaign. but he
has had a serious case or spinal menin-
gitis at Hotchk iss. that has prevented
him from carryiGg out his program.
This case has kept him at home day
aud night. 90 that it has been utterly
impossible to get away without danger
TO his patient. the doctor being noted
as a very faithful a,,oudan, to all his
patients. and especially TO those who
are in dangerous condition. This is
one OF the traits al the doctors char
acter and il is certainly n commcndable
one. aud one that Ought TO bc an ex.
cuse for him for not keeping some OF
his engagements.
DR.. Mciklcjohu was born in Wiscon-
Elm, 10 1868. and is now 81 years old.
lie attended the public schools Of that
state until be was II years old and
then took a two years course at Ripon
College. lie afterward travelled Tor n
Wholesale house for four years and
then took a thorough course in mcdi.
cinc at tho Rpsh Medical College. and
after graduating located in New Lon
don. in that state. in the practice OF
his profession. and still pursuing his
studies in the different branches. 1t
was while at this place and while
deeply engaged in his studies and
practice that the dread disease, con-
sumption. developed in him anl he in
consequence moved to Colorado aud
located IN Ho,chkiss. Ever sincs tho
incorporation OF the town OF IIotch-
kiss he has served as ono OF tho
couucilncu to tho credit and benefit
OF that place. He is au honorcd mem
ber OF the Masonic body, n Knight OF
Pythias, u Modern Woodman, and "a
Woodman OF the World,