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The Florence daily tribune., 1902-06-26

Dainty cookies, cakes, pies and
tarts. A complete line can always be
sandwiches Caterers to social func-
tions.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-06-26

Has it ever occurred to you that our
candy is all home made?
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-06-26

Old papers at this office for 20
cents per hundred, Just the thing
for putting under carpets. If
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-11
Major SylveSter'S Plan to
Be Adopted Soon.
THE RIGHTS OF THE OFFICERS
Scheme Outlined in the Recent Annual
Report Of the Head Of the Department
in NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. With
View to Giving Better Understanding

A plan outlined in the recent annual
report OF the superintendent Of Police is
about 20 be put into effect
II is the intention OF Major sylvester
to open school of instruction" by the
nTst OF the coming week, If not sooner
unless the unexpected happens.
The head of he Police Department. it
is said. has given the subject Of a school
Of instruction for the policemen Of this
city considerable attention. and he is of
the opinion that it will do no end OF
good toward increasing the efficiency Of
the force.
The school proper Major Sylvester this
morning stated, was for the purpose Of
explaining to the COO OF more policemen
more especially the new men on the
force. the various intricacies of the law
and TO instruct them regarding their own
rights which are at present in the csti-
nation of the average policeman. few
The new code VIII receive especial at
tentiOn in order that the policemen may
be thoroughly instructed how to present
their cases when called in the courts, and
also give them a better insight into the
existing police regulations. The school of
instruction, il is said. exists at present
IN the police departments OF many Of the
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-11
POLICE TRY TO SOLVE
THE TRUNK MYSTERY
Detectives Investigating Case
Of Douglas Downing.
Alleged to Have Come to Washington
From Charleston With Young We
man and Pun Trunk in Storage.

The Detective Bureau is at present
busily engaged in looking into the record
Of a young man arrested last night by
Detective Sergeant Helan near Eleventh
and Pennsylvania Avenue northwest, on a
charge Of suspicion, and who gave his
name as Douglas Downing, alias Douglas
Brown
The man. it Is alleged. came to this
city from the Charleston exposition sew
eraI days ago. accompanied by a woman
The pair had a quarrel it is claimed as
the result Of which Brown is alleged
10 have taken the voung womans trunk
and placed it a storage. She appealed
TO the police and the mans arrest. fol-
lowed
Downing alias Brown, was taken TO
headquarters this morning and after a
conference with Captain Boardman De-
tective Sergeant Helan determined to hold
the man until the New York authorities
could be communicated with regarding
his record, he having given that city as
his home
Even should he not have a criminal
record it is thought he viii be brought to
trial for having stolen the trunk He
is locked up at the Sixth precinct pend
ing the investigation.
Brown denies having done anything
wrong. and says this is the second time
he has been in this city
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-11

largest cities Of this country and has done
these departments equipped with it no
end Of good
Although the police system has not as
vet been materially changed, so as to
give its members shorter tricks of duty.
the time is not far OFF when such action
will be taken by Congress, IL is hoped.
The policemen in the National Capital. il
is pointed out. labor under many disad-
vautages regarding the time or duty and
the eiSht-hOur system. could IL be Sc
cured, would he gratefully received by the
coo or more wearers of the blue, who at
present spend most OF their time I'm their
respective stauOnhouses.
Regarding the new school about 70 be
opened Major Sylvester this morning
stated that il was his intention to open
the same himself IN order TO start 81
upon good running basis. after which
the older police officials would take up
the work Of instrUcting he blueCoats il
their duties
The sessions Of the school Will be held
in the Tenth precinct, that station be-
Ing selected because Of IS cOmmOdiOus
rooms. The men will attend the school
of Instruction, according TO plans mapped
out by Major Sylvester. during their re-
serve hours, and the good results reape
from such instruction. more especially by
those men of little experience, will be
many.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-11
A CLUE TO C. H. HUDsPETH.
Missing Richmond Man Reported Regis
tered Here Under Assumed Name.

missing Richmond Man Reported Regis
tered Here Under Assumed Name.
Every possible effort is being made by
the local authorities 70 take into custody
Charles H. Hudspeth. the Richmond bust
ness man who has been missing from his
home in that city for some time past and
who is believed TO be in this city A
friend Of the missing man called on Cap
tain Boardman this oIning and informed
him that he was told that Hudspeth. reg
istered under an assumed name. had been
stopping at a local hotel for some weeks
past. 4 number Of detectives we're at
once detailed upon the case but nothing
has vet developed
Only few days ago Hudspeth was seen
on the street by a citizen who knew him.
His clothes, Il is said, at that time were
in anything but the best Of condition and
his actions were Of a decidedly peculiar
nature.
The missing man is well known
throughout Virginia, coming from one Of
the Oldest families in the city Of Rich
mond. 1t is reported that IL was his
financial Affairs 1T Richmond which caused
his leaving that city, after specializing to
a great extent in stocks and having been
caught 2eavily in the grain market.
Everything that is possible is being
done BY the police Of this city to take him
into custody and turn him over 10 his
friends.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-11
COMICAL COUNTRY DANCE.
Young Folks of Saengerbund Club Com
pete for Prizes.

pete Tor Prizes.
There was a largely attended, genuine,
old-fashioned country dance at the Saen-
EeTbund Hall last night II was conduct
I'd under the auspices Of the saenRerbund
Club. which is composed Of the younger
folks Of the Bund-
All the participants we're attircd in
country costumes, among which was
noticeable a slight sprinkling Of comicaI
make-ups. But the hayseed predominant
ed. II was his night Of. There were
hayseeds Of all descriptions old, young
male, and female, and they reelsd and
iigged and broke down" until dawn
broke.
-Four prizes had been set apart for the
most faithful reproduction Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Mossback;" two prizes for men and
two for ladies' The FIRST ladies' prize
was awarded 20 Mrs Henrietta Madison
and consisted Of AN automatic house
cleaning apparatus" the second prize
consisting Of "boulangerie toute," went 70
Miss Ella Moulton.
Live stock was distributed among the
men folks. Mr.. Steward Richard Wilbarn
received as Rrst prize a flock OF chickens
as the best hayseed and Mr.. Charles Van
Zandt a drove Of ducks. Miss Rosa Levy
and Mrs. Huuterly for the juniors had
charge Of the affair.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-11
EMMA ]. CAMPBELL'S WILL.
Bank and Trust Company Stock to Be
Converted Into Cash.

Emma J. Campbell, by her will. dated
February last, directs the executors Of
her estate to convert her Central National
Bank stock and Washington Loan and
Trust Company stock into cash and d.
vide the proceeds as follows;
To her niece Emma Mclean. $780, to
her nephew, PeTrie Mclean. $500; TO her
niece Richie Mclean. $1,000. and to her
grandniece, Fannie y. Ourand, $500.
To her niece Emma c. Henderson is
left certain interests IN the United States
Electric Lighting Company. and TO her
sister May G. Henderson a One-fOurth
interest in premises 736 Sixth Street
northwest
The remainder Of the estate is TO be di-
vided among the testatrix's sisters, Mar
garet T. Perrie. May G.. Henderson, and
Kate y. Mclean.
The testatrix also directs the executors
Of her estate to purchase certain burial
lots. not more than six. in Rock Greek
Cemetery, in which her brothers and sis
tiers may be inferred after death, il they
so desire.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-11
TAKEN TO ST. ELIZABETH'S.
Hiram H. Carpenter and William H. Den
Hnger Removed to the Asylum.

linger Removed to the Asylum.
Hiram H. Carpenter. sixty years Of age,
who was taken into custody at Police
Headquarters yesterday while carrying a
loaded revolver. and Who showed uamis-
taxable signs Of insanity, was last night
committed 10 st. Elizabeth's Insane Asy-
lum, the necessary papers having been
made out shortly after the mans arrest
J. II. Bradford, chaplain Of the Loyal
Legion. OF which organization Carpenter
was a member. called at Headquarters
last night TO enquire into the matter Of
the oij soldiers arrest. Carpenter having
served as a lieutenant colonel in the
Sixth Wisconsin Volunteers during the
civil war.
Mr.. Bradford said that he had known
the man for some time past he said
that the veteran had visited Chicago and
other Western cities during the last six
months Ia company with his wife. but had
left her suddenly in the Windy City and
had come back TO Washington.
In company with Carpenter en- route 20
the Insane Asylum was William H. Den
linger, forty years Of age, one Of the old
est clerks IN the Interstate Commerce
Commission. who had also been taken into
custody yesterday by the police on a
charge OF insanity.
Although Pee was inclined to show fight
when first taken into custody the dement,
cd man went along peaceably 20 the asy-
lum.
Both Carpenter and DeRlinger were ex-
amined by the police surgeons at the First
precinct station last night and declared
10 be Of uns0und mind.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-11
MARRIED IN BALTIMORE.
Mrs. Nolan Becomes the Bride of Mr..
Robert I. Miller.

Mr.. Robert I. Miller, twenty-eight years
of age, of Sc c Street northwest, and Mrs.
Kate F. Nolan, a widow. thirty-nine years
old. OF this city. were married yesterday
in Baltimore.
The wedding took place In the private
Office OF Mr. James H. Livingston. clerk
of the court OF common pleas, in Balti-
more
The bride and groom we're accompanied
to the Monumental City by two friends,
lady and gentleman.
After the license had been procured
Mr.. Miller expressed a desire 10 be mar
ried at-once. The ceremony was perform
ed by the Rev. William T. Way. pastor
OF Emmanuel Reformed Episcopal Church,
who happened to be in Mr.. Livingstone
Office at the time
Mr. Miller and his bride returned to
Washington last evening
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-11
DRIVERS GIVE COLLATERAL.
Collision Enquiry Postponed While Vic
tim Remains at Hospital.

The eases OF W. a Carson. an auto
mobile operator. and Frank SciDio. q
wagon driver, charged with coIIiding
were indefinitely continued in the Police
Court today. and each defendant released
on depositing SO collateral. The acct
dent occurred about { o'clock yesterday
afternoon at the corner Of Eleventh
Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, and re-
suited disastrously 10 Mr.. Arthur A.
Woodward. who was riding a wheel
Carson claims that Scipio's wagon ran
against the bicycle and crowded it in
front Of his machine. throwing Mr.. Wood
ward on. Scipio In turn holds that Car
sons automobile damned MIR. Woodward
against his wagon.
Mr. Woodward. meanwhile, is lying NJ
the Emergency Hospital with "a fractured
an. and suffering from general shake
up. His condition is not dangerous.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-11
Police Raid DisorderIv House

A successful raid was made on dis
orderly house conducted by Sarah NichoI-
son, colored, at 423 y Street northwest,
by the police Of the Second precinct about
1870 last night. AS a result Of the raid
nine cases OF yGgrancy were entered on
the blOtter against the occupants of the
house while a charge OF running dis
orderly house was entered against the
prCprietress-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-11
SERVICE OF TAX BILLS.
Question of Agency Of Owner Involved
in Case Now Pending.

Messrs. Hufty & Hufty few days ago
forwarded to the District Commissioners
an aridavit Of Mr.. Char es Early with
reference TO special assessment against
lot S. square 156.
The Assessor has reported that the bills
were served on Mr.. Early by one OF his
inspectors. and that he admitted at the
time that he was the agent Of the owner
Of the property
Commissioner Ross has recommended
that the papers be referred to the
City Solicitor for his consideration Of
the facts stated in the afidavits Of the
inspectors who served notice and for ad-
vice as 10 whether under the circum-
stances Mr.. Early was such an agent Of
the owner as justified the service afore-
said.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-11
ELECTED FOOTBALL CAPTAIN.
Joseph A. Reilly VIII Lead CeOrgetowu's
Team Next Season.

At meeting OF the Athletic Association
OF Georgetown University. held on sun
day morning Joseph \. Reilly was
unanimously elected captain OF the foot
ball team for. the season Of Is02-O3.
Joe" Reilly was not in many Of last
years games on account Of injuries sUs-
tanned at the Annapolis game early IN
the season. but he Is so popular az the
varsity. and his football abilities were
so universally recognized by the faculty.
the team, and the student body, that his
unanimous election was long ago pre-
dicted, and the selection will undoubtedly
prove a wise one. The election Is a
well deserved compliment 10 the clever
left halfback. and under Coach H. NJ.
Suter he viii, next season, do better work
ihnn over.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-11
PRESIDENT PARDONS
A DUTIFUL SON
Release Ordered When Facts
Became Known.
Convict Refused to Take Poor Debtors
Oath, Which Would Have Pau
perized His Mother.

President Roosevelt yesterday received
nine pardon cases from B. Department
Of justice. Of which he granted one. that
Of William NJ HyIton
The case Of Hylton is rather an inter
esting one This man was convicted in
one Of the western districts Of Virginia
Ct Illicit distilling. and vas sentenced 10
the Patrick county jail, at Stuart. Va
for one months imprisonment with a sub
sequent fine Of 500. HyltOn served a
further term Of thirty days for payment
Of his fine, at the end Of which time he
would have been released bad he taken
the poor debtor's' or -pauper's" oath.
which is required TO show that the pris-
oner has no available property or money
with which to settle his hne
Defended HIS Mothers Interest.
Hylton refused to take this oath be-
cause he possessed a Partial claim in a
small mountain farm, in which his moth
er held a life interest, and he would not
have il sold from her. He has already
remained in prison two months over his
time and would have remained indefinite
ly had not the recommendation Of his
pardon been made and the fine been re-
mitted by the President
The order for his release was teIe-
graphed yesterday afternoon and Hylton,
it is expected. is now a free man.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-11
SCHOOL FOR POLICE
OF THE DISTRICT

As soon as the police system is
changed SO as 10 give its mem
bership shorter hours of straight
duty. IL will be desirable to inau-
gurate school of instruction
whereby all may he more fully in
formed regarding modern meth
dds of policing. \ proper knowl-
edge of the laws and regulations
is important, and such a school
would materially improve the OPP
erations Of the force and lead TO
"a higher degree of discipline and
eiiiciency.-From Major Sylvester's
annual Report.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-11
Brothers Ergaqe in Fisticufs.

Walter Wanuel. twonty-threc years old.
and his brother Howard twenty-four
years old came 90 blows at the Street
car barns last night. Blood was flowing
freely. and clothing was being torn from
the combatauts' backs when Policemen
Browne and ODoUnell arrived upon the
scene. They we're locked up AT the Ninth
urecinct stallion.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-11
news And GOSSIP
FROM GEORGETOWN
Roads Rendered Almost In
pasSable by Bad Weather.
Farmers Much Inconvenience in Hauling
Their Products Into Town-Death
of Mr.. John G. Elliott.

As a result Of the recent bad weather
the roads leading into Georgetown are in
worse condition than they have been at
any previous time in recent years Some
Of the highways are almost impossible.
and the farmers are much Inconvenience
by the difficulty experienced IN hauling
their products TO town The Rockville
and Georgetown Turnpike is in excep-
tionally bad shape, being badly cut up in
places. A delegation Of the county resi-
dents is being formed. which viii petit
ton the County Commissioners TO make
an appropriation to have the roads re-
paired. At the last meeting Of the North
west Suburban Citizens Association a
measure was adopted to seek an apprO-
priation for the much-needed work.
The suit for damages instituted by J.
j. Sullivan against James o. Cation &
Son. Of this place. has resulted il a yer
diet Of S4.37 TO- plaintiff, each party TO
the suit paying his own costs Attorney
lie Mar represented eaton & Son, and
Messrs. Downing & Hegarty. the plain
tin The testimony brought out at the
trial was very conflicting Many Wit
neses were summoned. The amount
claimed was SS-T5. the cost Of repairs
10 a damaged vehicle. Justice Paine rem
dered an interesting written opinion in
the case
Mr.. John G. Elliott. who was well
known throughout Virginia and the Dis
trict Of Columbia, died on Sunday at the
Garfield Hospital. after an illness Of sew
eraI weeks Mr.. Elliott resided at Wal
ker's Chapel Va The funeral viii take
place this afternoon frCm the undertak-
ing establishment Of Joseph Birch & Son,
Jefferson and NJ Streets northwest.
Requiem mass will be celebrated at
Trinity Church al 9 O'Clock tomorrow
morning by the Rev. Father Mulyaney.
pastor OF the church. over the remains OF
Mr. John J. Cook. who died Sunday morn
ing at the Georgetown University HOspi-
tai The pallbeareTs will be representa-
tives from Keane Council. K c.. and the
Ancient order OF Hibernians, OF which
organizations Mr.. Cook was a member.
The interment wnl be at Oak Hill Gene
tesy.
The members Of Georgetown Tent OF
Naccabees will visit National Tent No.
6 this evening at Maccabee Temple on
Ninth Street, 10 assist in rendering a re-
cepuon TO Supreme Commander D. F.
Markey. who arrived in the city yester-
day from Wisconsin. Mr.. Daniel F. Finu-
cane commander Of the Georgetown Tent,
will deliver an address. In q few days a
banquet will be given in honor OF the
Supreme Commander at the Riggs House.
in which the local Maccabees viii take an
active part.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-11
Eel From His Wagon-

About 10 O'Clock this morning James
Weide, forty-three years OF age, living
az 42l FIRST street northwest. fell from
his wagon near the corner of Tenth and
X Streets northwest and received a com
pound fracture Of his leg. He was re-
moved 70 the Emergency Hospital for
treatment In the ambulance.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-11
Pun Over by a Brick Wagon.

John r. Ray. forty-hve years of age,
walked in front Of a brick wagon this
morning at the corner of Eleventh and
r Streets northwest. He was knocked
down by the horses attached to the
wagon and was run over, receiving q Sc
we're cut on the head. He was removed
TO the Emergency Hospital for treatment
in the ambulance.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-11
WOMEN INTERESTED
IN MASONIC FAIR
Their Cooperation Secured
For Great Event.
A Reception and Entertainment to Ex-
plain It's General Scope Committees
for the Event Announced.

Extensive preparations and arrange
ments are being made for the Masonic
Fair which is to be held at Convention
Hall in this city during the middle Of
April, and the carrying out Of the plans
now uuier consideration will make the
fair The greatest possible success. The
most Tpcrtant Of this work is that watch
is being carried on by the Mount Vernon
Chapter. r. A. NJ, which is one Of the
large chapters Of the lodge L has been
awarded the greatest space for its booth
at the fair. and proposes 10 use it en-
tireiy in the erection Of q building exactly
representing the Mount Vernon House.
aIusic for the Guests.
A reception and entertainment was
given by tEis chapter. last evening. in
the chapter and commandery rooms Of
the Masonic Temple to the ladies inter
ested in the movement. for the purpose
Of gaining their corporation. About two
hundred persons were present and the az
fair was pronounced a great success. The
rooms were artistically decorated by Mr.
L. ID. Blackstone. and a musical pro
gramme was furnished by the Alexandra
Quartette. comprising Mr. Alexander
MCsher, Mr.. Perry B. Turpin. Mr.. J.
Henry Kaiser. and Mr. Charles Hancock
The meeting was called TO order and pre-
sided over By Mr. Joseph l. Atkins. and
business was first transacted Mrs. Miles
Taylor was elected chairman Of the la
dies committee. which viii work with
the Mount Vernon Chapter.
The Committees Named.
The general committees for me fair
have been selected as follows.
PubIicity-Corry II. stadden and Alex
ander Mosher.
Ladies'-Joseph L. Atkins. DR.. c. II
Beatty. DR.. A B. Coolidge. H. Clay Espey.
D. n Cridler, c. a. Keigwin, NJ. Ketz
Kemethy. and c. c. Helmick.
Construction and decoratiou--Z. D.
Blackstone, Thomas H Coates. Thaddeus
B. Sargent. W. E. Burlington. and John T.
Walker
Refreshments a. Rau and John
Fisher.
COntributions-Charles Smith. James f.
Shaw, Percy Crawford, AdOlph c. Keyser
b s Graves. Ernest Daniels. Lurtin r.
CHM. and John T. Gibbs.
musements-Jacohus S. Stone. ". C.
Babcock J. Claude KEEPER. Allan BUS
sius p. F. Judson and John s. Goodyear;
treasurer, Lurtin r. CHM. secretary.
Ernest Daniels. and chairman, Roe FuI-
kersCn.
Other interesting features Of the fair
have already been decided upon. among
them being a colonial booth. two paddle
stands" exhibition Of magic. and a wild
Man from Borneo." Haley's Band has
been awarded the contract for the music.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-11
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Bonnie BoIden and jamie Harris.
Fairfax Jackson and Christine Macon.
Robert Garrison and Mamie Bowman.
Otto Schneider and Fl0ssie Steadmau.
John ~ RiOch, Hamilton. Ohio. and
Frances L. PiersOn. Florida. n. Y
George Coleman and Nina Johnson.
Mack Lewis and Mary Stokes.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-11
Funeral Of Miss Marion Suit

Who died at Ike National Homeopathic
Hospital Sunday night, vas held at 10
O'Clock this morning from ST. PauIs Ro-
man Catholic Church, Fifteenth and V
Streets northwest InjermeHt in Mount
OIivCt Cemetery
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-11
ATTORNEY MURCHIsON BETTER.
Hopes Of His Ultimate Recovery Are Row
Entertained

The physicians at the Homeopathic
Hospital state that the condition Of Mr..
Kenneth Murchison, the prominent at
torney who was knocked down by City
end Suburban car late Saturday night on
North Capitol Street. is better
The injured man viii. in all probability,
recover. and Will be able 10 go to his home
in few days. The idea that his skull
was fractured has been abandoned. and
every attention is being given 10 q slight
scalp wound and q fractured nose. The
nose was completely smashed, and only
a small portion near the forehead re-
Uai=s.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-11
Head Cut by a FAN.

Jesse Roller. thirty-four years Of age.
fell near the corner OF r-and-a-Ealf
street and Pennsylvania Avenue north
west about Q o'clock this morning and cut
an ugly cash over his eye. He was re-
moved TO the Casualty Hospital in the
Sixth precinct patrol wagon.