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The Washington times., 1902-12-25
THOMAS CREEK PARDONED
BY THE PRESIDENT
Newly Discovered Evidence Indicates
His InnOcence-0ther Par
donS Issued

Thomas Creek. who was convicted Of
assault in the local courts in March
1900. was yesterday pardoned by the
President
Creek was sentenced TO ten years i'm
prisonment in the penitentiary at
Moundsville. W Va. The pardon was
granted on account OF newly discovered
evidence which raised a reasonable
doubt as TO the guilt OF the prisoner.
George AIthans and John O'Donnell.
convicted at Cleveland Ohio. Of destroy
ing free delivery mail boxes. were also
pardoned. They were each sentenced to
three months imprisonment. OF which
they have already served two months
The action OF the President was based
on the report OF the district attorney
who said that the offense was more in
the nature OF mischief than real crime
Britt Hardwick. convicted Of horse
stealing in Indian Territory and SEN
fenced to fve years Imprisonment, was
also pardoned.
In the cases OF John II. McWhirter.
Cowan Large, and Clay Tucker, the
period o, imprisonment Of the prisoners
was cOmmUted.
The Washington times., 1902-12-25
HOW COMMISSIONERS
SPEND CHRISTMAS
President Macfarland Visits Salvation
Army Headquarters, While
Mr.. West Plays Golf.

The three members, Of the Board of
District Commissioners are spending "a
quiet Christmas.
Henry b. F. MacCarland. president Of
The Board attended the Christmas serv-
ice this morning at the Church OF the
Covenant. Mr Macfsrland called at the
salvation Army headquarters to ascer-
tain how the project for giving 1000
dinners to the poor was progressing. He
gave a hearty greeting to all of the lads
and lassies present. The balance OF the
day and evening the Commissioner will
spend az home.
Henry L. West was astir early, taking
part with his children in the pleasures
of Christmas morning. About noon he
started Tor the Columbia golf grounds
where he put in three or four hours at
his tavorite game. Mr.. West will dine
tonight with his family and spend the
evening al home
Col John Biddle. the Engineer Com
missioner. is spending the day enter
tanning friends al his home
The Washington times., 1902-12-25

while Texas furnishes Sheppard to
watch over The flock Oregon is sure Of q
hearing as long as she has a Tongue with
which to speak. and Arlyausas voice
rings forth as clear as a Bell. Indiana
took Holiday and joined Missouri in a
Hunt
South Carolina inserted Lever in
national affairs. but Tennessee decided
it could afford 20 live by its Gaines
even though Missouri might seek to
Robb her OF them. North Carolina
knowing the way to a mans heart is
through his stomach, furnished not only
one Kitchiu. but two. to make matters
doubly sure. and Mississippi provided
The Byrd, no bottle being forthcoming
Virginia nobly jumped to the rescue
with a Glass and Ohio poured in a Gill.
What cares West Virginia for the coal
famine. as long as she has a whole
woodward as q base or supplies Ten
nessec throws the light of the Moon upon
the political situation when il is en-
veloped In darkness. The color line is
drawn closely, with only two delegates
of ou color. Brown OF Pennsylvania and
Brown from Michigan. Massachusetts
sends a Greene delegate and abides by
the consequences. Minnesota sounds the
literary note and produces a whole Adam
Bede. bu. North Carolina is content with
but a single Page.
Indiana sends q Brick without straw.
though Virginia. always generous. offers
Hay as a substitute. There are Bowers
in Mississippi Brooks i'm Colorado.
Hin in Connecticut. and one I'm Missis-
sippi. q Field in Texas. and a LittlefeId
In Maine, and a Baukhead in Alabama.
Connecticut offers floral tribute with
Lilley- The only Mann comes from Uli-
nois. and he doesn't care a Snapp. for
when he's Hit he knows there's a Can
non behind him ard a Prince OF good
fellows to carry him over the Marsh on
a Ralney day. and 10 Warner fellow
who's Fuller than he ought TO be TO
Foster his pounds Sterling and after be-
ing Caldwell once to go home 10
Ma Honey in Illinois
The F. F. VS. have been heard TO
proudly declare, After us The Flood q"
but California considers itself III,
Wynn-er. so what more can be said?
The Washington times., 1902-12-25

Health IS magnet which irresistibiV
draws the man 20 the woma:I ia hfeis
mating time. Health does more than
TINT 1.-THE skin with beauty; It puts music
into the voice and buoyancy into the
step, as well as happiness into the heart
A great many women covet beauty and
are constantly seeking aids to beautify
them Let a woman first seek perfect
health and all other charms shall be
added TO her.
There can be no general health for
women while there Is disease OF the
delicate wOmanly organism. The 5-st
step to perfect health Is to cure wonanlv
diseases by the use of DR.. Pierce's Fa-
vOrite Prescription. L establishes requ-
larlty, dTies weakening drains, heals
Inflammation and liberation and cures
female weakness.
II used fou- bottles Of your Favorite Pr
sCTIptiOn and one Of Col len Medical Dieoov-
ny writes lir7. Elmer -. Shcarcr Of Mount.
-urcd Of that dreaded disease, uterine trouble.
Am IN better health than ever before Every
one who knows me is surprised 70 see me look
so Wei. Ia Juuc ! was Door IN health that
q times could not walk. Today am clyeS
/ teh everybody that Dr. Picrce's medicines
urcc me-
FREE. Dr.. Pierce's Common Sense
Medical Adviser Is sent free on receipt OF
ltampS to pay expense of mailing only.
send Il One-CeHt stamps for the book in
1aper covers, or 81 stamps for the cloth
ound volume. Address DR.. r. Y. Pierce,
~
The Washington times., 1902-12-25
A Timely Suggestion.

This is the season OF The year when
The prudent and careful housewife f.
plenishes her supply OF Chamberlain,
Cough Remedy. II is certain 10 BE- need.
ed before the winter is over. and re.
suits are much more prompt aud safis-
factory when 30 is kept al hand aud
given as soon as the cold IS contracted
and before it has become settled IA tbe
system. In almost every instance a se-
we're cold may bc warded OF by takinq
this remedy freely as soon as the arsi
indication Of the cold apDear7. There
Is no danger 10 giving 60 20 children for
80 contains no harmful substance. II Is
pleasant to takc-both adults and child
rem like g. Buy IL and you viii get the
best lt always cures. For sale by
Henry Evans. Wholesale. and ali drug
EistB
The Washington times., 1902-12-25
Y. M. c. A. DEBATE.

Representatives Of the Young Mems
Christian Association OF this city. and OF
Philadelphia, will meet tn debate IN the
hall OF the Washington association on
Saturday evening next. The subject OF
discussion is. Resolved. That the Uni
ted States should refrain from partieipa-
tIon In the diplomatic affairs OF Europe
during the maintenance OF the Monroe
Doctrine" Charles F. Nesbit. L T. Ev-
erert, and W. y. Weston have been
chosen to represent the Washington Y,
NJ G. A. in the debate.
The Washington times., 1902-12-25
COMMISSIONERS OFFER
IMPORTANT AMENDMENT
Ask Additional Authority in
Highway System.

The District Commissioners have for
wardod TO the District Committees in
Congress a report On Senate bill No.
tl2. To make a roarraugement Of
streets in certain subdivisions The
Commissioners in the main commend
the bill, but offer an amendment
1T is believed. they say. that legis-
lation should be provided under which
the highway plans viii be preserved.
and ar the same time permit subdi-
visions such as are provided for in the
bill under consideration. The bin as
drawn is Objectionable in that it can
cells d portion Of the highway plans, is
local in character, and does not place
all Of the four sections Of the highway
plans on the same footing. An amend
menI is submitted herewith which it rs
believed will accomplish these objects
and as thus amended the Commission
ers recommend that favorable action be
taken on the bill"
The amendment is as follows.
Strike out lines 10 S. inclusive. and
in lieu thereof insert the following.
That where any proposed street Of
the permanent system of highways af-
fCcts any lot or block Of a subdivision
recorded in the Office Of the Surveyor Of
the District Of Columbia. the Commis
sioners OF the District Of Columbia may
in their discretion. allow the resubdi-
vision OF such lot or block i'm "A manner
conforming to the original subdivision
until such time as condemnation pro-
ceedings are begun for the opening OF
the proposed street affecting the land TO
be subdividcd
The Washington times., 1902-12-25
SUE FOR DEPOSITS IN
DEFUNCT SAVINGS BANK
Rational Benefit Association Says It
Demanded Payment Before Doors
Were Closed

The National Benefit Association has
filed suit in the Supreme Court OF the
District against John R. Lynch and the
other members Of the board Of directors
Of the Capital Savings Bank. 20 recover
A,S55.59 said to be money deposited in
the bank
Samuel W. Rutherford. secretary Of the
National Benefit Association. says that
on November p last he demanded pay
ment of the money. His demand. he
said, was denied. and on that day the
bank closed its doors. It has not since
resumed business
Birney & Stewart are named as coun-
sci for the plaintiff.
The Washington times., 1902-12-25
ANNUAL ELECTION OF
MASONIC OFFICERS
Those Of Jonathan Davis Consistory.
No. I, Chosen and Installed.

At the recent annual election of Of
flcers OF Jonathan Davis Conslstory 10.
7, thirty-sec0nd degree Ancient and
Arabic Scottish Rite OF Freemasonry.
the following were chosen and in
stalled.
lllustrious c0mmander-in-chief. Illus
trious Brother John r. \. Wilkinson.
ST.. thirty third degree; mustrious frsr
lieutenant commander. IIlustriOus
Brother Henry C.. Irwin. thirty-second
degree; nlustrious second lieutenant
commander IHustrious Brother Paul
II Bray. thirty-second degree: IL
lus'rious grand minister OF state.
IllustriOus Brother j. g. Pfnn. thir-
ty-second degree, ilIustrious grand
chancellor. Illustrious Brother K. r.
Gleayes. thirty-third degree. tlustrlous
grand prior. lllustrious Brother William
IT, Bruce. sr. thirty-third degree: IL
lusrious grand secretary and K Of s.
and A. Tllustrious Brother ". J.
Abrams, thirty-second degree. illus
triOus grand treasurer. IHastrious
Brother Michael II. Robinson. thirty
third degree. illustrious grand hos
pitaller, lllustrious Brother Lloyd Mon
roe. thirty-second decree. iIlrst-ious
grand master Of ceremonies. ulustrious
Brother stephen Johnson thirty-second
degree. iIusrious grand captain OF the
guard. IllustriOUs Bro thcr John "A
Campbell. thirty-sec0nd degree. Illus
trioUs grand standard bearer illus
trious Brother Eugene Brooks. thirty
second degree. iilustriOus grand en-
gincor and architect. Illustrious Broth
or Alexander Howard thirty-second
degree. illustriOus grand trustee
DlustriOus Brother ". A. Warfeld N
ID. thirty-sccond degree. ilustrious
grand sentinel Illustrious Brother
James j. Jones. thirty-second degree.
The Washington times., 1902-12-25
WILL OF HELEN RICH
FILED FOR PROBATE
Leaves Bulk of Estate to Her Niece
Mary Ellen Wilkins.

The will Of Hester Rich. dated June
20. last. has been fled for probate in the
Office Of the Register OF Wills for the
District. She directs the following dispo-
sition 10 be made Of her estate:
To her nephew. Abraham Jackson, $500.
To her grandnephew, Clarence H.
Davis. 500.
To Virginia White SO.
To her niece. Mary Ellen wilkins. is
left premises p Pierce Street. together
with the rest Of her property
The Washington times., 1902-12-25
PLAY ON NAMES OF
MEMBERS OF HOUSE
Sketch, Of Nomenclature Of Nations lawmakers
Proves Interesting Reading

A. S. Atkins. representative of the
Brooklyn Daily Eagle" says: There is
often more in q name than meets the
eye at first glance as the following
sketch Of the nomenclature Of the House
Of Representative assembled iu the Fiji
ty-ciEhth Congress will certify.
It can never be denied that we will be
ruled in the House by Tom. Dick and
Harry. as long as North Carolina con-
tiuucs TO send Thomas. Ohio Dick, and
Texas Henry. New York has Dunwel
though it gives one a Payne TO think OF
Baker Draper, a Srith and a Rider
an from that state kicking their heels in
idleuess in the ranks Of the great army
of the unemployed at the national Cap
itol. you can Ketcham at it any day in
the week New York has not by any
means monopoly Of the trades. as
Pennsylvania sends a Cooper. a Smith. a
Butler Porter. and a Dresser. II also
casts an eve 10 the windward and proves
thar it cannot be wrong when represent
ed by Wright. and sets in a Hun II you
doubt IT,
Alabama. not daunted by the knowI-
edge that it takes nine tailors to make
one man. sends a Taylor. but is Wiley
enough TO hack him up with a Bowie.
Michigan has the honor OF being the only
State in the Union represented by a
Bishop The people in Iowa are content
60 make 10 a family affair and be ruled
by their Cousins Michigan also sends
TWO Smiths and q Gardner. 4 Miller halls
from Kansas and "a Granger from Rhode
Island. but having no grain to thrash.
they fan back upon topics A Fowler
halls from New Jersey and n Cooper
from Texas There is q Little delegate
from Arkansas and a Long one from
Kansas. Maine sends a Burleigh repre-
sentative and North Carolina small
one. Michigan has Loud voice in af-
fairs and Young representative. but
Wisconsin commits the unlawful act OF
sending Minor TO represent it. CoIora-
do contributes a Hogg TO the galaxy.
and Maryland provides the porker's na-
tive element. Mudd Ohio enlarees the
menagerie by sending a Badger. South
Dakota Martin and Virginia enters the
arena as meek as a Lamb. Missouri Is
generous and gives a whole Cowhcrd
The Washington times., 1902-12-25
coMsTocK in puDGEnn

Because The legal adviser Of the Comp.
1roller OF the Treasury held that an
employe Of the Government could moi
draw witness fees as a civilian. wher
on duty for che Government. certain
Items Of expense filed by Anthony Com.
stock. special agent for The Society for
the Suppression of Vice. have been re-
fused. and hereafter ne cannot collect
fees or this claim from the Government
The decision was rendered Tuesday.
The Washington times., 1902-12-25
MARRIAGE LICENSEs IssuED.

Charles F. L1noir and Laura F. Jones
Charles Williams and Letina Weathers
Charles Coins and Ida Bcancr. D0ti
81 Frederick. Sid
Henry a. Phieger. philadelphia. "a.
and Katie Johnson. District OF Columbia
John p. Hlildrup and Gertrude Dog
Eett both OF Spottsylvania county. Va
Eppy n Poguc and Lille s. Colds.
borough
san Leonardo. District or Columbia.
Samuel a. Luttrice. Falls Church. Va.
and Bessie a. Puenor.
Littletou H. Thombus and Noah Sand
both OF Richmond Va
Weyman Johnson and Lollie Price.
Lueius Turner. Steellon. Pa. aut
Josephine Jackson. District OF Columbia
The Washington times., 1902-12-25
MR. McLEANS MUNIFIcENCE.

John r. Mclean yesterday made sub
stantial Christmas presents 10 the mem
bers OF the District Fire Department. in
the shape Of 500 gold pieces to the assist
ant chiefs. and a s. gold piece to each
fireman. The distribution of the money
was made by W. F. Hart. his private
secretary. and w. b. Orm The two
men. accompanied by "Ned" Mclean,
made the round Of the fire stations
I'm an automobile. meeting the men
and giving them personally Mr..
McLean's present. There are 285 men
in the department.
The Washington times., 1902-12-25
COAL FOR SCHOOLS.

The Commissioners have closed a
contract with William Zeh for 1000
tons OF soft coal and like amount
Of coke. for the public schools of the
Distri-- This supply will ensure open
schools far .u.o he winter The price
agreed up0r was $3.50 per ton for the
the District 10 DO the hauling at its own
pvunugf
The Washington times., 1902-12-25
SUES THE DISTRICT.

Rowena Thompson Dietrich has filed
suit in the Supreme Court Of the District
against the District OF Columbia 10 re-
cover $4,000 as damages for personal
injuries. The plaintiG says. that on
May p. last. she spraincd her right
ankle by stepping in a hole in the pave
ment on X Street. between Fourth and
Fifth Street northwest Lecle L Full
ton are counsel for the plaintiff
The Washington times., 1902-12-25
FIRM INCORPORATED.

A certificate OF Incorporation OF the o.
L. Wolfsteiner Company has been placed
on file in the Office of the Recorder of
Deeds for the District The object Of
the corporation is to manufacture and
sell architectural sheet metal supplies
The capital stock Is stated to be IS .0OO.
and the incOrporators are Otto l. Wolf
steiner Max Wolfsteiner. and Charles
Thompson
The Washington times., 1902-12-25
DEPUTY COOKS PRESENT

Deputy United states Marshal Thomas
+. Cook. who is In charge OF the ac-
counts Of the local justices OF the peace.
was yesterday presented with a hand
some silver service Of FIVE pieces by the
deputies serving as cOnstables 90 the
Justices
The Washington times., 1902-12-25

Christmas was observed ar the iail.
where numerous parcels found their way.
No special preparations for the occasion
were made by the authorities. but the
rules were relaxed as far as possible
and the prisoners we're allowed 70 see all
comers and 10 engage in whatever diver
siOns they preferred.
The Washington times., 1902-12-25
CHRISTMAS IN THE
PENAL INSTITUTIONS
Gifts Presented and Rules Relaxed
Inmates Allowed to See All
Visitors.

The boys at the Reform School turned
out early this morning for day Of en-
ioyment. Gifts were distributed and the
rules were suspended for the day as TAR
as possible. Dinner was served at mid
day, and a splendid feast it was. PreDa-
rstions for the occasion were made by the
authorities Of the school. and a large
number of people in the city.
The Washington times., 1902-12-25

The unfortunates at the workhouse had
a quiet day. A full holiday was given
and a special dinner was prepared. The
inmates received many tokens and coOd
wishes. The institution was open TO Wis
itors all day. and every opportunity for
enjoyment was given the prisoners
The Washington times., 1902-12-25
FOR FLOATING BATHS.

The District Commissioners have sent
to the House Committee on Appropria-
tions a communication requesting that
an item Of 5000 be inserted in the Dis
tTict appropriation bill for the cOnstruc-
tion OF floating baths AZ the Bathing
Beach. The baths. according to the re-
quest OF the Commissioners. are to be
moored in the Tidal Reservoir. or the
water front OF Washington at such
points as may be agreed upon by the
Board and the Secretary Of War
Through Buffet Drawing Room Sleeper
Washington to Cleveland,
Via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. leaves Wash.
ington sl5 p m daily
The Washington times., 1902-12-25
Pinehurst Sleeper, Also Parlor Car on
Seaboard Air Lines

Through Florida trains Tourist tickets per-
mitting stop overs now or sale az ticket o.
fee. l421 Pennsylvania Avenue. ". F. Conklyn.
General Agent
The Washington times., 1902-12-25
Through Buffet Drawing Room Sleeper

via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. leaves Wash.
ington s.l5 p. m. daily
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-02-28
SENT TO CONFERENCE.

House Refused to Concur In Senate
Amendments to Philippine Bill.
Washington, Feb. 26.-The house to-
day sent the Philippine tariff bill to
conference. non-concurring in all the
senate amendments. The democrats
sought to amend the amendments by
reducing the rate of duty and de-
claring the United States should re-
linquish all claim to the archipelago,
but all propositions were defeated.
Mr.. Tawney of Minnesota made a per-
sonal explanation regarding Governor
Toole of Montana, saying that in form
erly CHASING the governor as an op-
ponent Of Governor Van SAINT in the
railroad merger case, he had been I'M
der a misrepresentation.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-02-28
CAUCUS ON CUBAN QUESTION
HOUSE REPUBLICANS CONSIDER
RECIPROCITY PROPOSAL.
Adjourn at Late Hour Without Reach
ing Any Final Agreement
Tawney Offers Scheme.

Washington, Feb. 25.-The republi-
can members of the house met in con
ference at 8:15 o'clock tonight to con
slider the question Of Cuban reciproc-
ity, the republican members of the
ways and means committee having
reached an agreement to grant reci-
procity concessions of about 20 per
cent.
There was an usually large attend
ance, about 1875 republican members
being present. Representative Can
non of Illinois acted as chairman and
Mr.. L~oudenslager of New Jersey as
secretary. Chairman Payne of the
ways and means committee, presented
a bill on the lines authorized by the
republican members of the committee,
and much discussion followed, and MI.
Tawney offered and spoke in support
of his substitute. 1t was now after
II O'Clock p. m. and as it was clear
no final solution could be had, an adj
journment was taken until s p. m.
next Monday.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-02-28
MoNTANAN SHOOTS HIMSELF At
NIcoLETT HOTEL.
A VICTIM OF DRUGS
Dependency Over His Inability to
Throw of the Habit Causes Him
to End His Life.

Minneapolis, Feb. 25.-Despondency
over his inability to throw off the
drug habit led M. J.. Isdell of Pony,
Mont, to end his life in his room at
the Hotel Nicolett this morning. Mr..
Isdell was a wealthy and prominent
citizen of Pony and had interests at
BoZeman and Butte. About a week
ago he came to Minneapolis with his
wife to be cured of the drug habit.
He enlisted the services of several
physicians and tried hypnotism and
other treatments, but without avail.
This morning. while his wife was in
the breakfast room. he placed a re-
yolver in his mouth and fired. The
bullet penetrated the brain and passed
out at the top of the head. death was
instantaneous. On the center table
was a note to Mrs. Isdell explaining
that complete encouragement had led
to the suicide. Mr.. Isdell was 60
years of age.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-02-28
WAITED FOR THE FIREMEN
PEOPLE STOOD ON FIRE ESCAPES
UNTIL RESCUED.
Six Story Factory Building Burned
f. Falling Walls Strike Lower
Building.

New York, Feb. GA loss of $11O.-
900 was sustained by the burning Of
a six story factory building on Eliza
beth street tonight several persons
who were in the building stood on the
menaced several sever story tene-
ment houses and ignited the tenement
house next door. Some of the tenants
We're rescued with difficulty. The
walls of the factory fell OF a n story
grocery store adjoining and one man
was hurt, but not seriously. A story
was circulated that two or three per-
sons lost their lives in the fire. but
the report has not been verified.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-02-28
FIRE IN BOARDING House.
Four Men Killed and Twelve Injured
at Mace, Idaho,

Spokane, Wash, Feb. 25.-One of
the worst disasters in the history of
the Occur d'Alene@ district occurred
last night at Mace, Idaho. Twelve
men are in the hospital and the bodies
OF four others are in the ruins of the
boarding house of the Standard mine.
which was destroyed by fire at an ear
~ hour this morning.
Shortly after midnight flames were
discovered on the second floor of the.
building, which was occupied by about
6O men. The fire spread quickly
through the hall, shutting off all es-
cape, except through windows. Four
men were unable to escape from the
burning building and were burned to
death. The company refuses 10 make
their m public until the lists can
be revised and the missing made GER
tain. Twelve men jumped from the
windows and were injured, some by
flames. others by falling on rocks. It
is believed that two may die.