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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-06-23
4 CHAPTER OF
SUNDAY MISHAPS

An unusual number Of accidents oc-
the District With one exception none
of the victims OF the misfortunes were
seriously hurt but many painful bruis-
~. burns. and aches resulted. The fol-
lowing is the record for the day:
An Aged Mans Nose Broken.
About O'Clock last night George
johnson. seventy-fve years of age. lfv-
ling at 1904 G Street northeast. fell
down the stairs of the Home Club, zoos
F Street northwest, and broke his nose
He was removed to the Emergency Hos
pitaI where his injuries were dressed.
after which he was carried home by
friends.
Fell Under Railway Train
Wesley Clements, eoIored. thirty years
old, either fell or jumped from an in
bound train near the corner of Third
and K Streets southeast about 0 clock
last night He fell under the wheels of
the train. His left foot was badly crush
ed and he was badly injured about the
head. The Fifth precinct patrol wagon
was summoned and the injured man re-
moved to Providence Hospital. His con
dition IS said to be critical
Fell While Trying to Board a Car.
While trying to board car S02 Of the
Capital Traction Railway Company about
o'clock yesterday afternoon. Henry
Beck negro. living at 446 o Street
alley. fell and was slightly injured
about the head and body He was taken
home by friends.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-06-23
In Spanish-Amencan War.


During the Spanish-American war the
deceased held the position Of adviser for
the Government in the matter Of Iocat-
ing telegraph Ines throughout the
United States His intimate knowledge
Of Government affairs and his close &C
quaintance with men Of prominence in
all walks OF life made him a most val
liable employe Of the Western Union
Company. He was in the confidence Of
his employers in all Of their business
operations before Congress. and on &C.
count Of his intimacy with practically
all Of the public men he was intrusted
with many very delicate transactions
requiring great tact and business abiI-
ity.
Mt Marean's death was felt most
deeply by the employees OF the local Of
fees They could scarcely be induced to
believe that the news which reached
hem last night Of his death was true.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-06-23
Full size 4xaO Shingles at $3.50
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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-06-23


A WideIy-Known Telegrapher-
The deceased was about sixty years Of
age and was one Of the best-known
telegraph men in this part OF the coun-
try. He was BON and educated at Mont
rose. Pa. and at very early age be
came interested in electricity. He read
ilv turned TO telegraph and learned the
rudiments Of the business in his native
town. His experience as an operator
was rfpened by several years Of en-
ployment with the Delaware. Lacka-
wana and Western Railrad- In 1868 he
came to Washington and entered the
employ of the Western Union. His abil-
ity as an operator grew TO be well known
and soon secured him q promotion TO the
posftion OF chief operator Of the local Of
fee. FLOWING upon this advancement
came other and more substantial promo
lions. until Mr. Marean was made the
manager OF the Washington branch or
the company. He continued, however, to
keep N practice with the key, and even
until the time Of his death he was re-
garded as one Of the best operators in
the company.
When the Western Unions plant in
Chicago was destroyed by the big fire
in that city Mr. Marean was sent 70 the
Windy City 10 superintend the re-estab-
Iishment of the plant and lines
The Leon reporter., 1902-10-30
A Typical South African Store.

o. Il. Larson of Bay Villa, Sundays
River Cape Colony, conducts a store
typical of South Africa, at which can be
purchased anything from the proverbial
needle to an anchor" This store is
situated in a valley nine miles from the
nearest railway station and about
twenty-five miles from the nearest town.
Mr.. Larson says: 81 am favored with
the custom of farmers within radius of
thirty miles, to many of whom have
supplied Chamberlain's remedies. All
testify TO their value in a household
where Doctors advice is almost out Of
the question. Within one mile of nv
store the population is perhaps sixty.
OF these, within the past twelve months,
no less than fourteen have been abso.
lutely cured by Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. This must surely be a record"
For sale by w. A. Alexander, druggist.
The Leon reporter., 1902-10-30
MORTUARY.
William H Miles

was oofh III MERCER county, Mo-, April l.
1853. Died at st. Joe, Mo-, Oct. 2, l 9O2,
aged 80 years, 6 months and day, He
was raised by his grandfather Judge
Miles, of Leon. Iowa. He early became a
railroadman and was employed by the
Rock Island railroad and left railroading
to engage in farming. Mr.. Mills received
severe injury to one of his limbs about
eight years before his death while acting
as engine wiper and suffered much from
the injury during the remainder of his
life. For several months proceeding his
death he was a constant sufferer and
death came as a welcome messenger to re-
lease him from his sufferings.
Mr.. Miles was married Sept. II, 1892. To
Mrs. Minnie B. Fierce of Decatur City,
who survives him. They united with the
Christian Union church at Pleasanton,
Iowa, the winter succeeding their mar
riage and although Mr.. Miles was moi
always true to his profession yet he never
forgot his Heavenly father and during his
last conhning illness he made his peace
with God and passed his last days in
peace. A funeral service was held at the
home Of his mother in st. Joe, conducted
by Rev. Selectman of the M. e. church,
and funeral service was also conducted
by Rev. e. B. Scoggan of Decatur CITY,
and the interment was made at the latter
place.
The Leon reporter., 1902-10-30
Spent More ThanSlOoO

W. w. Baker Of Plainview, Neb.,
writes: "My wife suffered from lung
trouble for fifteen years. She tried a
number Of doctors and spent over $1,000
without relief, She became very low
and lost all hope. IA friend recommend.
ed Foley's. Honey and Tar and thanks
to this great remedyit saved her life.
She enjoys better Ihealth than she has
known in ten years." Refuse substitutes
Sold by L. Van Werden.
The Leon reporter., 1902-10-30

Money to Loan on improved farms ct
8 per cent. interest for 5, to 10
wears time. +, VAReA 4 SoN.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1902-07-31

An Irishman, who was fresh
from "Old Ireland's Isle," was
passing through Atlanta last week,
when he met two "Gate City
Dudes who thought they would
play joke on him. One of them
said: Good morning, Pat. Did
you hear the devil was daad?"
Pat put his hand in his pocket and
gave each a penny. They asked
what this was for, to which he re-
piled: ''Tis always the custom
in "old Ireland" when father is
dead to give something to the poor
orphans.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1902-07-31
CHRISTIAN COURTESY.

The writer has heard number
of complaints from different per-
sons who are not citizens of this
place respecting the want of at
tention shown them while they
have been worshipers in the differ
ent churches in this town. A GER
tain lecturer publicly rebuked in
his lecture the members of Ma
rietta church for their failure to
show him any civilitles while he
was visitor at their church.
The writer believes that Mari
eta people do not Intentionally
offend in this respect or that they
are ignorant of the rules of polite
ness. The conditions which the
visitors oxpect-saluting them and
making them welcome, showing
them good seats and handing them
books-has never since the writer
remembers and he is a native of
the town-prevailed in this place,
and it is therefore more the OBJ
servance of an old custom than a
want of etiquette that influences
them in this particular. Still the
other rule prevails now almost
universally elsewhere, and it would
be we'll for the Marietta churches
to adopt it also. The writer has
gone in churches in large cities
and received such a cordial well
come and invitation to return,
that he enjoyed the services much
more than he otherwise would have
done. R. VICTOR.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1902-07-31

There are now iii this state
about 10000 more negro cash ten
ants than white, and about 5000
more white share tenants than
negro tenants. A large majority
of the farms in Georgia, however
are operated by white farmers, the
number being 141, 1865 against 49,.
1926 operated by negroes. The av.
erage farm of the white man ir
Georgia has ia acres and the av.
erage negro's 70 acres.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1902-07-31
AN UNWILLING JUROR.

A New Hampshire judge has in
his possession the following letter
sent to him by an old farmer who
had been notified that he had been
drawn as juror for certain
term of court:
Deer Jedge; / got your letter
telliI' me to come to manchester
an do dooty on the joory an i rite
you these fue lines to let you know
that you'll have to git some one
else for it amt s., that | kin leave
home now. | got to do some
butcherin' an sort over lot OF
apples just about the time the
joory will be settin in your Court.
ST Jackmarl, of this town says that
he would soon as not go, fer he
amt nothin' else to do just now
so you better send fer him. /
hate the worst sort not to oblige
you, but it faint SO l kin at present.
Ennyhow / ain t much on the law,
never havin' been a jooryman
'cepting when old Bud Stiles got
killed by the cars here some years
ago when | was on that set Oh the
Lody with the koroner. SO you
better sehd fer 81 Jackman, for he
has got some kin in Manchester
he wants to visit ennyhow, an
he'd be willin' to 60 fer his car
fare there an back. Ancerback
if you want ST. ''-Lippincott's for
July.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1902-07-31

According to o statement just
issued by Controller General
Wright, showing the amount of
insurance of all kinds furnished
in Georgia, there is decided in
crease in the business this year
over last. The amount of risks
taken during the year ended April
30, by fire insurance companies,
was $213, 720, 426. The gross pre-
miums received were $1,000, 651.
The losses paid amounted to ST.
$40, 1906. The amount of new in
surance written by the life insur-
ance companies was $38 ,035, 900.
The gross premiums paid on this
business was $945, 478. The total
amount of life insurance in force
in the state amounts to 1892, 910,-
857. The amount of losses paid
during the year amounted to ST.
$50, 1874 Controller Wright is
we'll pleased with the report, and
considers it a very good showing
for the insurance companies.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1902-07-31

Don't criticise the editor and
abuse his paper. Whenever you
feel inclined to do SO, stop and re-
fleet. See how little you pay the
printer, remember how he works.
If, however, you still think he is
paid we'll and that he furnishes a
poor paper and you could do bet
ter, then give the world and the
people the benefit of your talent
by editing some journal. Then
you can fiji this side with inter.
esting, witty and original locals,
and that side with learned and at
tractive editorials, and above all
else, you will soon find out that
you are a bigger fool than you
thought you were.-Ex.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1902-07-31

A noted author says that "a
flower in the button hole is worth
two on tbs coffin" So is kind
deed and encouraging words now
worth a sea of tears and a
hurricane of sighs after a man is
dead.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1902-07-31

The Albany Herald very force
fully remarks; "The hay crop of
Iowa is said to be all right, but
this shouldn't deter the farmers
of Georgia from saving all the
hay they can. A ton of Georgia
hay in Georgia is worth two tons of
Iowa hay in Iowa.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1902-07-31

A lawyer once tells how a small
boy once got the better of him in
cross-exmination. Part of the
questioning and replies therefore
are as follows:
Have you ANY occupation?'
mo"
Don't yon do any work at alp"
"No."
Just loaf around homer"
"That's about all"
"What does your father do?"
'Nothin' much
"Dosen't he doanything to sup
port the family?"
He does odd jobs once in a
while when he can get them"
g AS matter of fact, ism t your
father a pretty worthless fellow,
nearly always fighting and q loaf
er?" @
81 don't know, sir; you'd better
ask him. He's sittin' over there
on the jury"
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1902-07-31

Six barrels of crude oil will
make as much steam as ton of
coal. Texas fuel oil, costing from
fifty to sixty cents per barrel, can
be brought to seaports of the At
lantic coast in quantity practi-
cally unlimited. 1t is only a
question of supplying tank steam
ships and receiving tanks, and
prestol the problem of fuel supply
might be speedily worked out
without regard to coal freight rates
or coal miners strikes.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1902-07-31

The Macon News says: ga boy
committed suicide in Alabama be-
cause he had to work man killed
himself in London because he had
so much money. If these men could
have gotten together they might
have arranged matters SO that they
could both have borne their bur-
dens."
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1902-07-31

A Philadelphia newspaper shows
that there are 10000 negroes in
that city aud that the colored
population is increasing about
5000 each veal. This beats Jack
sonville's record, and shows that
the Getty of Brotherly Love" is
getting about all of the "man and
brother" that she can love.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1902-07-31

The Americas Times believes
with Chairman Jim Griggs of the
Democratic Congressional Gem
mittee that the Democrats have a
good chance to obtain majority
in the next congress. Hi
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1902-07-31
A MELANGE Of LIVE TOPICS
Penned for Journal Readers
By a Local Scribe.
SCIENTIFIC QUESTIONS.

In the last issue of the Journal
the question was asked whether
or not sound can be produced in
dependently of living creatures
with organs of hearing to receive
it. The answer is, it cannot. 1t
requires two to make a bargain in
acoustics as we'll as in trade.
1t is a we'll known scientific
fact that sound travels in waves,
just as ripples in water are pro-
duced by throwing stone there
in, the sound waves being caused
by the disturbance of the atmos-
phere in the same manner that
the water is disturbed by the
stone. Prof. De Motto who lectur-
ed at the Marietta Chautauqua of
of 1901, proved this fact by photo
graphing upon a canvas the sound
waves set in motion by the playing
of harmohlca.
We do not hear with our ears
per Sc. Those organs are only
the channels by means of which
sound is conveyed to the brain
where The real impression is pros
duced. Deaf persons have, in a
number of cases, perfectly normal
ears, their want of hearing fire.
quently resulting from imperfect
auditory nerves, or a defective
cerebellum of the brain. When
the atmosphere is disturbed the
sound waves are conveyed to the
tympanum of the ear whence they
are carried by the auditory nerves
to the cerebellum making what
we call sound. Photographs are
constructed exactly upon the prin-
ciple of the human ear and brain.
The trumpet-like arrangement of
the instrument corresponds to the
outer ear. whose office is to catch
the sound waves. The plate of
the instrument upon which the
records are made answers for the
cerebellum of the brain. If there
are no ears, nerves and brain to
transmit and receive Impressions
there can no more be sound than
if the whole locality where the
atmospheric disturbances occurs
were populated by deaf people,
animals, birds, reptiles insect,
and mollusks. The sound waves
might be there but they would
not be collected and registered Sc
as to leave an impression.
While on the subject of scien.
tifc questions the writer submits
| the following to the readers of the
Journal, especially the school
teachers, for a solution. The wri-
ter has never before seen this
question stated and he believes
that it is original with him.
Give only accepted scientific rea.
sons for your conclusions, which
are to be found in works on me.
chanlcs, ana natural philosophy
or physics. The following is the
problem:
Suppose hole six inches in di-
ameter were bored entirely through
the earth passing through it's cen.
ter of gravity, and a one-ounce
minnie ball were dropped therein
it being supposed that the bal
would not touch the sides of the
hole, what would become OF the
ball? Suppose the hole we're 8
mile in diameter?
There are two answers to this
which depends upon the diameter
of the hole.
Who Will be the first to solve
the problem?
~
/ CHRTSTIAN CAERTESV
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1902-07-31

The distinguished Mississippian
who wanted to be hanged before
II o'clock SO he "could take
dinner in HI" he was promptly
Accommodated. Gov. Longino is to
be thanked for the accommodation.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1902-07-31

John D. Rockefeller has no teeth
and no appetite and can eat Moth
ing but milk and crackers. He
probably organized the beef trust
cut of envy.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1902-07-31

Camilla is ohave an oil mill. 1t
will be established by the Mitchell
County Fertilizer Company who
have increased their capital stock
from $1,000 to 5000 for that
purpose.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1902-07-31

1t is deplorable fact" says
the New Orleans States, "that the
Democratic party is unable to
make Grover Cleveland the Grand
Llama of Thibet, Bryan the Shah
of Persia, and then lock Henry
Watterson up in a distillery."
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1902-07-31

John B. McGhee, who was on
trial in Rome for killing Frank
Miller near Cave Spring some
months ago, committed suicide in
the Rome jail by emitting his throat
with spring he took out of his
shoe.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1902-07-31

The New York Sun says that,
with snow storm in Colorado
and the thermometer shooting up
to 108 at Charleston, sure there is
a lovely choice of climate and
temperature to freeze, drown or
burn.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1902-07-31

Is this sentiment or ignorance
on the part of the great and on
ly Atlanta Journal" "Schwab's
100000 mansion on Riverside
Drive will hold no more happi.
ness than the Georgia farmers
vine-clad cottage blest with a
BRIDE
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1902-07-31

Fortunately for him, the aver
age notable is dead before his love
letters are published.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1902-07-31

1t is not their vices, but their
follies, that brand men fools.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1902-07-31

1t is often hard to distinguish
between prejudice and deep-rooted
convictions.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1902-07-31
MARIETTA
LIVERY STABLE.
(OFPosITE KENNEsAw HousE.)

CHUCK ANDERSON, Proprietor
THE best of Vehicles, the safest Of DIR!
vers and the fastest of horses are always
ready, night and day for hire. No man
or woman or child ever has givenme a
call in the past, who has been, nor shall
any ever in the future be dissatisfied
with my teams or the men in my employ
Everything and every body about me are
a number one.
have cheapened my charges proper
tiohate to the stringency of the times,
For references as to the truth of what ]
say, as to the turnouts and charges, go
to my friends, which means the people
generally.
Parties hiring are strictly responsible
for the safety of themselves, vehicles and
horses
81. A. G. ANDERSON.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1902-07-31

Now they say Venice is slowly
sinking. into the water.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10
REFUSES TO ARBITRATE.

that the United Traction companys manage
stubborn and short sighted Were little broader in its
and conatorY in attitude Providence and neghborng
would suffering from crippled
would business be experiencing condition akin
alysis
AS The News previously pointed the Traction
that pepaed the existing trouble by refusing obey the
hour passed the General Assembly its last session. after
having practically its employees by and otherwise
its provisions would be observed
And when arbitration suggested of ending the
strike the Traction company management SCOTS the idea and de-
caes has nothing arbae This in reply similar to
which the corporation made when the people demanded
transfer tickets instead of detention house station The
traction company entertained the mistaken that
powerful than the public but discovered
In the present trouble likely find pursuing equal
ly mistaken and unwaanted Public sympathy with
striking and conductors and that sympathy will
creased by continued refusal submit the differences
and its employees arbitration The railroad
deem safe treat topoy the reasonable request
its employees but when dealing with public
sentiment support of those employees will be quit different
Rhode Island citizens believe in fair and
and they will the end the corporation
sold its valuable franchise to a foreign syndicate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10
BRISTOL.

At the 1o3o service at st. Mary's
church on Sunday the banns of mar
riage OF James Murphy and Miss Louise
McCarty were announced. The bride-elect
is the daughter Of Terrence McCarty,
formerly part owner and general mana
ger OF the Byfield Rubber works.
Extra meetings will be held at the
Pentecostal church this afternoon at
2;30 and In the evening at 1880. There
will be preaching by Captain Charles
+. Potter, who has recently returned
from Martinique.
Chief Engineer Blaisdell of the Ma
tional India Rubber works. thinks he
will have the new boiler OF the pumping
ton ready for service by Monday
next, having already removed the old
one and the mason work for the new
one nearing completion. The streets
then can have an ample supply of water.
James ID. wardweii and wife have sold
a lot OF land on the north side OF Bay
View avenue. 10 William T. c. Wardweli.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-10
..


FLYNN--In this city 9th inst. Frank
Flynn. Residence. No. Ab Milk street.
HAGUB-In zamboanga. Mindanao. Phil
ippine Islands. nth ult, James W.,
son OF John and Anatasia Hague OF
Providence. r. l.. aged rs years.
MEYER--In this city. 9th inst. John
Meyer.
PARKER--In Lymansviile. sth inst.
Sarah A Parker. widow OF Alfred Par
ker.
sPENORD-In this city. eth inst. Ed
mond j.. son OF Maggie and the late
Oliver Sphnord, aged III months, days.
Residence No. 81 Stockton street.
wHEELoCK--,At Shawomet, Sth inst.
Ttebecca g.. daughter OF the late Dan.
lei and Phebe Wheelock. aged 81 years,
Funeral from Broadway NJ. Il. church.
wednesday,. June 11th. at 1880 y. m. Bur-
ial at Centrevillc.
WILLIAMS-In Knightsville, the Ith
inst, Amos @. williams, aged 20 years.
Funeral services Wednesday. the llth
inst, at his late residence. Phenix ave-
nue.. Knightsville Relatives are invited
to attend. Burial at convenience OF the
family at Knotty Oak cemetery. An
thony. II. l.