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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-18
HELD FOR GRAND JURY.
Former Asylum Orderly Charged With
Grave Offense.

Robert w. Armstrong about thirty years
of age who was recently employed as an
orderly at the Washington Asylum Hos
pital, was defendant in the Police Court
today On two charges-larceny of a case Of
surgical Instruments from the District gov
eminent, and larceny of a watch chain,
charm and pair of cuff buttons from Will
liam B. Evans colored After having a
preliminary hearing on the first charge,
which is grand jury offense, he was held
to await action by that body under bonds
of $500. Armstrong was convicted in the
second case, and Judge K;mball imposed
fine of 500, with six months in Jail as the
equivalent.
Evans, who resides in Anacostia. was
taken sick on the street September 8, and
was conveyed to the Asylum Hospital for
treatment. He was able to leave the in
stitution the next day, and when his cloth
ing was returned to him his jeWelry which
he wore at the time he was taken ill was
missing. The loss was reported to the
detective office, and Detectives Miller and
Peck were detailed to conduct an investi-
cation. About the same time case of sur
gfcal instruments was reported missing
from the hospital, and the officers had a
conversation with Armstrong about them.
He admitted to the officers that he had the
instruments, and carried them to his room,
where they were found in a bureau drawer,
while the watch was found concealed be-
tween the IOluS OIL a blanket ana the c1dln
in the lining Of coat belonging to Arm
strong.
He told Judge Kimball today that he took
the instruments home to use, but intended
to return them to the hospital the next day.
The watch and chain he said he found en-
the road in front Of the hospital after
Evans had been brought to the institution,
and that he carried them home. He ella m
ed that the cuff buttons were his own prop
erty. but Evans said he purchased them six
years ago.
Armstrong Is from Cleveland Ohio. He
served in the army during the late Spanish
American war, receiving his discharge from
the army in February last. He said that
he studied medicine prior to enlsting in the
army.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-18
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS
THOMAS J. FOLEY MEETS WITH
FATAL ACCIDENT.
His Skull Crushed by Fall From q
Scaffold-Other West End
News.

Thomas j. Foley. a bricklayer, forty-five
years old. met with terrible accident this
morning about $50 O'Clock while at work
on building at the corner Of 35th and O
streets, which resulted in his death an hour
and half later Mr.. Foley was engaged
at his work on a scaffold when he slipped
and fell to the pavement below, a distance
of about thirty-five feet, striking on his
head. The injured man was quickly placed
in a wagon and conveyed to the George
town University Hospital, where, as stated
above, he died about IL o'clock, without re-
gaining consciousness.
An examination at the hospital disclosed
that Foley's skull had been terribly shat
tered and that the resulting hemorrhages
was the cause of his death. The unfortu-
nate man lived at 1924 18th street north
west, where his brother and sister reside
Coroner hewitt was notified of the accident
and he will view the remains this after
noon.
Verdict for Defendant.
The suit Of Maj. George A Armes against
Greed NJ. Fulton. who is identified as the
attorney Of J. Rowland Johnson, charged
with shooting Major Armes several weeks
ago, for S275, was yesterday tried by JUS
tice of the Peace Habert E. Paine, sitting
in the Georgetown district
Major Armes testified that a garnishment
was directed to Fulton, designed to attach
money in his keeping which belonged to
johnson to satisfy Judgment of 1853. The
major further stated that Mr.. Fulton made
of1cial return in which he stated he had no
funds belonging to johnson. In his decla-
ration Major Armes stated that the sum for
which the judgment was obtained was IN
Mr.. Fulton's possession at the time the gar
nlshment was issued. and that through Mr..
Fulton's denial of the fact he had sustained
loss of the amount sued for
After hearing the testimony of Attorney
Richardson. Major Armes' witness, and Mr..
Fulton, the justice of the peace decided in
favor of the defendant. Justice Paine
stated that he thought it had been proved
that Mr.. Fulton had no funds belonging to
served.
Padgett-Riley Nuptials.
Miss Elizabeth Padgett, formerly of vir-
ginia, and Mr.. Milton Riley. son OF Mr.. Eli
Riley of Tenleytown, were married last
evening at the residence of Mr.. I. E. Shoe
maker of Wisconsin avenue. Tenleytown.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev.
H. e. r. Reck, pastor of Eldbrooke M. f.
bridesmaid and Mr.. Edward Riley, brother
OF the groom, oficiated as best man.
School and Library Benefit.
A ball and musicale was given last even
ing at Glen Echo Park, under the auspices
of the trustees of the Glen Echo Public
School. The proceeds of the affair will be
contributed to the Glen Echo Public School
and Library. The feature of the occasion
was an old time southern cake walk in
which twenty-sX couples participated The
Washington Mandolin, Guitar and Banjo
Octet rendered several selections during the
evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-18
INFORMATION WANTED.
Sale of Tobacco to Minors and Smok-
ing BY Juveniles.

A letter from William Todd of Edinburgh,
Scotland, secretary of the Scottish Anti
Tobacco Society, addressed to the Secretary
of State, has been referred to the District
Commissioners for reply. The communica-
ton requests information as to the laws Of
the District in regard to selling tobacco to
minors and prohibiting smoking by juve-
niles. The writer states that he is engaged
In obtaining detailed reports from the vari-
Gus States regarding legislation here against
minors use of tobacco
Mr.. Todd also says that when his inyes-
tgation of the subject in this country has
been completed an effort will be made TO
secure legislation In Scotland against juve-
nile smoking
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-18
Building Permits Issued.

Building permits were issued today as fol-
lows:
William l.. Swormstedt, one four-story
apartment house of brick, 1925 Hopkins
street northwest; cost, $4,000.
Mary E. Wynkoop two two-story and cell
lar brick dwellings, sos and SO7 B street
southeast; cost, S., 600.
e. N. Mattingly, one two-story frame
dwelling. Nichols avenue, Congress
Heights; cost, $1,JG0.
Fred L. Fishback. repairs to 1861 s street
northwest; cost, 500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-18
Gen. Wheeler Visits President.

OYSTER BAY, L. l.. September I.-Gen-
eral Joseph Wheeler arrived here today
and lunched with the President.
The Rev. Lyman Abbott of New York
and Prof J. W. jerks of Cornell University
will be the Presidents guests at luncheon
tomorrow. Prof. jerks was commissioner
by the industrial commission to travel in
Europe and make study of the trust
question. He also studied economic con
dltions In the Philippines
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-18
To Bring Back Soldiers Remains.

A military burial corps headed by Mr.. A
N. Rhodes of the quartermaster's depart
ment, left here last night for San Fran
cisco. The party is on its way to Hawaii,
Guam and the Philippines for the purpose
of collecting the remains of United States
soldiers buried in those countries. and
bringing them to the United States for in
terment In national cemeteries. This is the
fourth expedition of this Kind sent out by
the War Department. II Is said there are
nearly LOCO bodies to be brought home
from the Philippines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-18
CHANGED TO LOCKOUT. .
Striking Painters Excluded From
Jobs at Ford's Theater Building.

The labor trouble at the old Ford's Thea
ter, the building used as a part of the rec
ord and pension division of the War De-
partment, has taken a turn. Instead of the
painters being on a strike against the gov
eminent, the government has instituted a
lockout against the workmen. 1t was
stated this afternoon that this action was
taken In view of what was regarded as an
unwarranted strike. The officials of the gov
eminent are now securing the services of
painters to fill the places of the strikers
and 1t is thought the work will be resumed
in a day or two.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-18
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE. September 1s.--Flour quiet, I'M
changed; receipts. "a, 374 barrels; EXPORTS g. l53
barrels Wheat easy; spot and September, 71Aa
er 30. red aaass reeeipts. ISL ba ssssn
exports. 75,sl2 bushels; southern by sample 6slsa
old. November. 47s4a4sh: year, 441s asked:
ceipts. 10, 100 bushels; EXPORTS, none; southern
Oats dull and lower; No. 2 white, 35a36; No. 2
mixed, 30; receipts IL 0o6 bushels; exports none.
ceipts. 1898 bushels; exports, none. Hay steady,
unchanged Grain freights dull and easy I'M
1sal8; fancy creamery. 23a24; fancy ladie, I6ais:
fancy roll, 14a18; good roll. 1Sa15: store packed
firm and higher; large 16Na11: medium. 1IaiiM;
small. 1lba11k. Sugar drm. unchanged; nne and
coarse granulated, 4.76fz.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-18
WILL TAKE REGULAR DUTY.
Commander Peary to Be Assigned on
His Return.

There being great demand for the serv-
ices of civil engineers in the navy at pres
ent, it has been decided by the officials Of
the Navy Department to assign Civil Engi-
neer Robert E. Peary, the arctic explorer,
to regular naval duty Immediately after MS
return to the United States. Engineer
Peart. who now holds the rank of COM
mander, has been on leave of absence since
May, 1897. Having been advanced one
grade during his absence he will have TO
undergo examination on his return from
the arctic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-18
Justice strider ON Police Court Bench

l.. C. Strider. justice of the peace. oc-
cupied the seat on the bench of the District
branch of the Police Court this morning
and will probably serve until the return Of
Judge Scott. who is confined to his resi-
dence by an attack of sciatica. Judge
Strider relieved Judge Bundy. who kas
been serving for the last six weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-18
Homeless and Friend1ess.

Homeless and without friends. Henry H.
Delarene, a man about seventy-fiv years of
age was picked up on the streets sick last
night. He was arraigned in the Police
Court today on a charge of yagrancy and
was committed to the workhouse for per-
iod of six months with directions that he
be given medical attention
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-18

The will of Sarah E. Morrison, dated
In June, 1901. was filed this afternoon for
probate. With the exception of several be-
quests of personal property. the estate of
the deceased Is left to her husband, William
c. Morrison who Is named executor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-18

The following Virginia fourth-class post
masters were appointed today: Clinchport,
Henry C. Kidd: Hatton. Frank N. Bolton:
Maces Spring. John w. Neal: Ocoonita,
Martin c. Schuf1ebarger; Vernon Hill, J.
n. Irby; Village, Robert n. Norris.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-18
Two Army oficers Resign.

The President has accepted the resigna-
tions of First Lient. G. Stuart Patterson.
IT., Artillery Corps. and First Lieut.. Albert
Lang. Philippine Scouts. to take effect at
once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-18
Government Receipts.

Government receipts from internal revenue
today were s646,9sO; customs, sI.154,S79
miscellaneous, $40.274. Expenditures, ST.
10000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-18
New York Stock Market.

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs e. Co. bankers
and brokers, 1919 F ST., members New York
stock exchange. Washington stock ex-
change and Chicago board of trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-18

There is 9 great scarcity OF factory girls
at Lynn, Mass.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-09-13
DIED

~. = franklin. La, on Wednesday, Sept.
W.. ct 12:l5 o'clock p. M.
GEORGE RUDOLPH WEBER,
- y years, l month and % days.
I1e many friends of Mr.. Weber will
= Addened to learn of his death which
soeafred at his home on New Iberia
s0eet after IN illness of % days with
Vpsoid-phneumonia, where he was
s!osnded by those near aud dear to him
IN wife and three little children-his
sAer. sisters, brothers and host of
q: Weber was born and raised in
xseaklin. his father being Mr.. Harmon
Msoer who ct ono time was prominent
etehant Of Franklin. He was honest,
eeerteous. kindheartod, aud he had host
H,ends, tor he made every man with
ven he associated his friend. He was
sesad man. His death was q sad one
lnoeed. Tho BANNER extends its sym
my to the sorrowing family.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-09-13

ne Ladies' Unsectarian Aid Society
VII 1--WE an entertainment on Thursday
9eptember 18th. at the Firemen's Hall.
~ special features are a Cinderella
laety for the children from o'clock un-
massu.
efon eight, the grown up children
NJ any age. are requested by their
itlsods Of the organization tc participate
NJ Cinderella party and hat trimming
ecatsst. Prizes will be awarded to the
laeanate ones. Refreshments and
0aneiag. Admission for the afternoon
= seats for the evening rs cents. All
if'ssds are especially requested to be
paooent q tho cause is humane,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-09-13
Town Council Proceedings.

FRANKLIN, La, Sept. 9th, 1902.
The Honorable Council met in regular
session this day. Mayor J. G. Lewis pre-
siding, and full attendance present.
The reading of the minutes of previous
meeting were on motion of Mr.. Peter
man duly seconded dispensed with.
The Treasurer. collector and Secretary
reports were read, being correct, on mo- |
ton Of Mr.. Lauritzen duly seconded,
were received.
Moved by Mr.. Bigler duly seconded
that a committee of two be appointed to
confer with the committee of the Police |
Jury in regard to settlement of electric !
light bills against the parish.
The Chair appointed as that commit
tee Messrs. w. T. Peterman and NJ. Bell.
The electric light and water works
committees report on the condition Of
the power house, etc., on motion of Mr. :.
Bigler duly seconded was received an d
the committee empowered to ha' "
necessary repairs made.
The following bills were read aud ap-
proved:
B Sanders, sheriff, board pris~
Oncr6...... .s.s.s.... . ~
St Mary Banner printing notice Is
Kyle Lum Co, wood and lumber. lNe 70
Gibben & Streams, sundries. ..... .33 %
C Lauve. freight and express CHI s's 100
NJ T Dunn, printing receipts boz ks IA 90
Hanson Lum Co, wood. .......... II so
j A O'Niel;, Jr, nails. ...... 49,. 100
H w Weber team hire and b. luling 10 so
Waters Pierce Oil Co, oil. $50
E O'Connor. drainage wor h %. %9 90
J H Menge & Sons, sund ries wa.
ter works.. -. ...... ~ %
There being no fu rther bus inetv the
Council on motion adjourned.
j. c. LEWIS, N ayor.
C. LAUvE, Sc cretary.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-09-13
RUNNING A NEWSPAPER.
1t takes money to run a newspaper. -
g. Toho fE.r Nors

It takes money to run newspaper
St. John (Kan.) News.
What an exaggeration! What whop.
per! shouts the Gainesville (Tex.) Mes
senger. 1t has been disproved q thou
sand and one times; it is clean case of
air fancy. 1t don't take money to run a
newspaper, it can be run without money.
1t is a charitable institution, begging
concern. highway robber. A news
paper j. child of the air, a creature OF
a dream. 1t can 60 on and on, when
other concerns are in the hands of re-
ceiver and wind up with cobwebs in
the window. 1t takes wind to run 3
newspaper it takes scintillating &C.
robatic imagination and half dozen
white shirts and railroad pass to run
newspaper But money-heavens to
Besty and six hands round!-who ever
needed money in conducting a news.
paper. Kind words is the medium of
exchange that does the business of the
editor Kind words and church social
tickets. When yon see an editor with
much money watch him. He will be
paying his bills and disgracing his pro-
fession. Never give money to an editor.
Make him trade it out. He likes to swap.
Then when you die. after having stood
around for several years and having
sneered at the editor and his jim-crow
paper, be sure to have your wife send in
for extra copies by one of your weeping
children. and when she reads the gener-
GUS touching notice about you, fore
warn her to neglect to send 10 cents to
the editor; it will overwhelm him. Money
is corrupting thing. The editor knows
it, and what he wants is your heartfelt
thanks. Then he can thank the printers.
and they can thank the grocers.
But money-scorn the filthy thing.
Don't let the editor know anything
about it. Keep that for sordid trades
people, who charge for their wares. The
Lord loves a cheerful giver. He has a
charter from the state to act as doormat
for the community. He'll get his paper
out somehow and stand up for you when
you run for Office, and lie about your
pigeon-toed daughters tacky wedding,
and blow over your big.footed sons
when they get four-doilar-per-week
job, and weep over your shriveled soul
when it is released from your grasping
body, and smile at your giddy wife's
second marriage. He'll get along, the
Lord only knows how-but somehow
with the help of the devil.-Ex.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-09-13
he warm, showery.

The warm, showery, weat her
has been conducive to "a pid
growth and development of su. FAR
cane. In places the stall ( is up as
large as it v as at this time last ye; 'r
but the bulk of the crop 8 still b. y
hind. Tie present outlo X is tina,
there will be considerable short cane
this season.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-09-13

NJ: F. N. Keller, representing
tae Medine Music House, of New
vt'sans, is in Franklin, at the
fnaklin House, where he will re-
ssin about ten days. He would
= pleased to see any one who
Wishes anything in his line or any
repair work done. He is accom-
panied by q first class piano tuner
ana will guarantee all work done
b him.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-09-13

Arthur Small, negro, was arrested
u Cypremort this week and jailed for
IN stealing. He had previously sold
~ or eight horses which was sup>
I'D to have been stolen. Any one
lining recently lost any horses should
: once report the matter to Deputy
02i6 Alfred Pecot with the description
4 ths animal.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-09-13

Nessrs. Tarlton & Delaboussaye are
hvipg erected store building on their
uuperty adjoining Thiel & Reuters dry
eaods establishment, on upper Main
dnset. 1t is nice building and when
hbhed will no doubt be occupied by
me enterprising business man.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-09-13

The Louisiana State University will
~ on Wednesday, the 18th inst. St.
1asy parish will no doubt be well repre-
ao.sd 1t this well-known institution of
lnmipg. On Saturday. the 10th inst
y Dener.stone of the Hill Library will
y hid under the auspices of Grand
11ter 4. r. Reid Of the F. s. A. NJ, OF
l1uisians.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-09-13

N6T-On Sunday night. Sept. 7th,
Nam street, from the colored Meth
sale Church, Or along Willow to Third
1919, 90 ladies' open faced gold watch,
1aved o1se with q diamond in each
49,. Finder viii be rewarded if re-
Vgoed 70 AZELlA WILSON,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-09-13

:. have not heard anything for some
about the public market. This
..ion should not be dropped alto
~. Franklin is badly in need of
d Improvement and we hope to see
~ sction taken in the matter at an
~ date.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-09-13

ne white public schools throughout
~ perish will start its session next
Toadsv tho 18th inst. The teachers are
q reedy after several months rest to
e up their labor and carry out their
nj TO q successful end.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-09-13

The Teche Club will give La
dies Bowling Contest next We'd
aesdsy evening at 8 o'clock. The
admission fee is 25c and it is to he
hoped that the public will support
w Uub in its effort to raise funds.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-09-13

nrite 40 excitement was caused last
LAY at noon by the blowing of the
s..rvorks whistle for blaze which
y. Uncovered in the kitchen of the
lance of Mr.. J. Sully Martel. The
I.aee was small.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-09-13

Rsal A. Babcock. of Boston. Mass.
q Miss Edith C. Meade, of New Or.
~, were married at Belle Isle, last
1legSday by Rev. H. C. Carson. Mr..
abcock 10 employed by the salt mine
DQuple ~ civil engineer,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-09-13

When in need of insurance of any
III consult the advertisement of Mr..
~ C. Lewis in another column of this
0e. He represents some of the strong
a md most reliable companies in exists
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-09-13

ne merchants of our town have pur-
,s,aed extensive stocks of fall and wins
4 Goods and are now busy unpacking
- displaying same. The prospects for
. md business season are good.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-09-13

=. prospects for gusher at Charen-
.,e brighter than ever, the drillers
. iust penetrated over forty feet of
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-09-13

ynm the quantity of hay and corn
Al il being hauled through the town
- crops in this parish have been
~ hrge.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-09-13

=. inside of the court house was
~ 4 cleaning up one day this week.
=. vas very much needed.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-09-13

All the sugar houses are busily
Engaged giving the necessary i'm
pfovements for the coming grinding.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-09-13

nd the card of DR.. J. Fl. Mayer, the
Int. in this issue, and when in need
z liz services call at his Office over
0se1 drug store.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-09-13

.cod shower fell this week which
q appreciated,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-09-13

Autumn is at hand. T. DOL weather
came week earlier than last year,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-09-13

Rev. Father Holtgreve. in the absence
of Father Trainor. was called to Frank
lin Monday night, to attend Mr.. George
R. Weber, who was critically i'll with
typhoid fever, and Thursday the sad
news of Mr.. Weber's death reached here,
calling father Holtgreve a second time
to perform the last funeral rites.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-09-13

Those having failed to pay their
poll tax should give the matter their
immediate attention,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1902-02-21
TRIPLE WEDDING.
Pilot Rock People Joined in Mar
riage at GAINESVILLE.

Three Christian county couples
were married in GAINESVILLE We'd
nesday morning. They were J. w.
Williams to Miss Marcelle Williams.
William Jordon to Miss Alice Will
liams, and Gus Carpenter to Miss
Clyde M. Berry. -Four of the young
people were clippers and met the
other two at Guthrie Tuesday even
ing. The young people were un-
able to secure licenses Tuesday
night, so the triple wedding had to
be postponed until the next MORN
ing, when Esq. S. A. Caldwell tied
the nuptial knots. The newly
married couples came to this city,
by way of Gracey, Wednesday af-
noon, and went to their homes near
Pilot Rock yesterday.