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The Van Buren press., 1902-04-26
Several Will Offer.

In accordance with the regular custom
heretofore observed Crawford comfy
VIII be expected to furnish the candi.
aate Tor state senator from this dis.
trlct two years hence. Naturally there
Is already considerable curiosity regard.
Ing the names of those likely to offer
Recently the friends of Hon. Berkeley
Neal announced that that gentleman
would at the proper time cast his castor
IN the ring In the contest before the
Democracy for that office. Should he
be the man selected the 25th district
would be ably represented.
The PRESS is in position to positively
announce that Hon. Randolph Com.
stock, Mr.. Neal s associate in the lower
house of the last general assembly, will
also offer for the place. Mr.. Comstock
has MAIDS an enviable name as lepis-
lator and would make an acceptable
and conscientious representative in the
upper house. 1t is indeed good omen
That, nothing to the contrary occurring
the Democracy will have two such &C.
ceptable men to choose from.
The Van Buren press., 1902-04-26

The gas wells that the Choctaw OIL
company was drilling at Mansfield, and
from which Fort Smith was to have
been supplied by pipe line, have fzzled'
Only only one Of the four wells emits
gas enough to make smell
Carl SHIRLEY has resigned the manage
ment Of the Wagner branch Of the Fort
Smith Wholesale Grocery company and
returned with his family to Van Buren,
first OF the week. He will 90 on the
road for a wholesale dry goods house.
Port Ewin announces the arrival
Sunday ut the home OF Hon, Randolph
Comstock Of a lusty young future legis-
lator whose voice IL such ~ to proclaim
an orator OF no mean ability, Mother
and son are doing we'll and "Dolph
thinks with careful nursing he may be
able 10 get to Van Buren, within a
month or So
The burning Of a small trestle near
West Fork on the Frisco Sunday after
noon caused q diverion OF the cannon
hall over the X. & A. v. from here 70
Claremore, where It resumed Its journey
over lis own tracks into 81. LOUIS
Wednesday n slight wreck ton freight
on one OF the tall trestles this side tht
tunnel caused a brief delay to the south
bound csnnonball'
Rev. A. n. Lark Of Lancaster occu
MED tho pulpit Of the N. Il. church I"s'
sunday evening and preached yer,
interesting sermon especially intendee
FOR the Coniederated Veterans en- rout'
20 Dallas. The attendance was large
At tho Baptist church Rev Finney sls'
delivered u sermon intended for tn
yeterans which also WAS heard by
large number Of the old soldiers ant
proved Of more than passing interest u
them,
The Van Buren press., 1902-04-26
Her Memory stu Lives.

Ilafrison's chapter Of United Daughters Of tho
Confederacy has been named tho Fannie Scott
Chapter. In honor OF Miss Fannie Scott OF Van
Burun, who has been o leader In that order
since its OrganiSatio on. Harrison Times
The naming Of this chapter after Miss
Fannie Scott Ia an honor our people feel
proud TO have extended 10 tho memory
Of " woman whom everyone had only TO
know TO admire, Arkansas DAugh.
ter she was truly named by the press
Of the state and In naming their chapter
In honor OF her they honor the state w
we'll. Miss Scott was an ardent advo.
cate OF everything that would rebound
10 the honor and welfare Of The sur.
vivors Of the southern army and her
deeds In their behalf have been In many
ways acknowledged by them, but Ia NJ
more beautiful manner than was done
In the action Of the Daughters OF the
ConfederRcy Of Harrison.
The Van Buren press., 1902-04-26
Frisco Line Excursions.

The Frisco System will sell excursion tickets
on the following dates;
st. Paul, INTIMIDATION al Baptist Anniversar.
les, sell May 18th and 10th. Final limit, June
Dth S240 round trip.
Springfield, Mo. --General Assembly Cumber.
land Presbyterian church, Sell May 18th ana
llth. Final limit, May 26th. 1920 round trip.
Los Angeles, Convention Of Federation
OF WOmen's Clubs. Sell April 10Th 70 Hth. In:
elusive Final limit, June 18th. N7S round
trip.
San Francisco, Calif-lmperial Council Mobiles
of Mystic Shrine. Sell May ~ 10 June Sth, In.
elusive Final limit, sixty days. N13 round
trip,
Portland, Ore.-Suprcme Lodge A. o. y, W.,
Sell May 9th TO June Sth inclusive. Final
limit sixty days 85l,%O round trip.
Minneapolis Minn,-Annual Meeting Nationa!!
7th. Final limit, Sept lst e2460 round trip.
Denver, Colo.-Triennial Convention lnterna.
tional y, 3. Association. Sell June 22d, ?Sd anu
Oath. Final limit, July 3lst s2AW round Tip
San Francisco Cal biennial Meeting knights
OF Pythias Sell August % to sth, Inclusive
Final limit Sept S0th. N7S round trip,
Fsyettey lille: AYk,--Commencement Exercise,
U, Of 4, Sell June 18th 10 18th, inclusive Final
limit, June 10th. el.7S round "trip.
There are others. Ask the agent about them,
The rates are very low aud limits liberal
Tickets on sale daily TO all regular touris,
points, Bee the undersigned II you contemplate
"trip.
p ". PuRRy, Agent Frisco Line,
The Van Buren press., 1902-04-26

W. II. Ross returned to his home at
Rogers Monday after spending a few
weeks here looking after his business
interests.
BoRN:-On Tuesday April 22d TO Rev.
and Mrs. NJ. N. Higgenbothom a
daughter. Mother and babe are reported
doing we'll.
Mrs. Fannie Tate has accepted pc.
sition as housekeeper in the family of
Mrs. Lewis Byers at Alma and leaves
for that place today.
This paper might be filled with items
like the following, and every one be the
absolute truth II had rheumatism
for years and tried almost everything
but got no permanent relief until used
Chamberlain s Pain Balm three bottles
Of which have cured me. 1t is the best
medicine | ever used. Phillip e.
Rhoads, Pennville, Mo. Pain Balm Is
for sale by JOHN O'KANE and F. G.
KERR, Druggists.
The forests have put on their spring
garb almost within a week. The change
has been so rapid that one could almost
see the leaves grow.
Bishop Brown conducted confirm.
alton services at the Episcopal church
last Sunday evening and administered
the rites Of confirmation to large class.
Ed. Lynch has formed club Of ball
tossers composed of local talent and
with proper encouragement will give us
q little diversion in that line this sum
mer.
"A neighbor ran in with bottle Of
Chamberlain 8 Collie Cholera and Diar-
rh9a Remedy when my son WAS suffer
ing with severe cramps and was given
up rs beyond hope by my regular ply
stefan, who stands high In his profes.
sion. After administering three doses
Of 1t my son regained consciousness and
recovered entirely within twenty-four
hours. say Mrs, Mary Haller OF Mt.
Crawford, Va. This remedy Is for sale
by JOHN O'KANE and F. G.. KERR,
Druggist.
Quite number Of the visitors from
here to Dallas returned Wednesday eve
ming having been, owing to the over
crowded of that city, unable to secure
suitable accommodations,
Word was received here Monday
morning Of the sudden death at her
home at Alma of Mrs. q, j, McNeely.
The remains were inferred In the ceme-
terry that afternoon.
Hon. William J Bryan will lecture at
Little Rock on April Goth. His famous
lecture, 1.-THE Conquering Nation, y
will be his subject, His hosts of friends
would be glad to greet him in Van
Buren,.
The Van Buren press., 1902-04-26
Mulberry Public School.
Mr.. EDITOR;

Mr.. EDITOR.
The closing exercise Of the Mulberry
school was held ut the NJ. u. y. church
on Friday evening April ~, 1909. The
exercise consisted OF three songs by
school, two Rotations, welcome ad'
dress and farewell address, also an
interesting address by Rev. j. M:
Hughey Of Fort Smith, who presented
the prizes. A gold medal was given to
the one making the highest average
grade In department, attendance, and
scholarship, and u silver medal to the
one making the highest average grade
In attendance and department. Miss
Emma Holden won the scholarship
medal, and Miss Grace Pyle the silver
medal. Other pupils who were on the
''hOnor roll are w follows,
Homer kemy, grade 800; Grover
Remy, 05,6; Miss Vera Heard, 9e.1;
Miss Bert Shambarger, %; Grover
Corxine, 9b.7, Miss Viola Bledsoe, w..
The highest grade above Just lacked
one.fourth per cent. Of winning the
scholarship medal
G. q. BLACK, Principal.
The Van Buren press., 1902-04-26

The following club women who were
In attendance ut the Federation ut For,
Smith were guests Of Mrs. =. d. Scott
In Van buren, Saturday, Sunday and
Monday, Mrs. VIM, Neal OF Helena
president Of the StAte Federation OF
Women's Clubs, Mrs, Frod'k Hanger
Of Little Rock, member OF the Woman 4
National Board of the Louisiana Pur'
chase Exposition Mrs. II. NJ. Norton
Of Little Rock, member Of the executive
board Of the Arkansas Federation OF
Women & Clubs and Mrs. Bob Gibson
and little daughter OF Ashvale, Ark
Mrs. Neal, Mrs. Norton and Mrs
Gibson were on their way 10 California
AZ delegate from Arkansas to the q II,
W, O., which meets 10 Los Angeles
May FIRST
The Van Buren press., 1902-04-26

EDITOR PRESS :

EDITOR PRESS
On last Tuesday evening our genial
and efficient express agent q. ]. Single
ton, (and who by the way still enjoys
"single bliss. invited the writer TO
take 4 buggy ride, and we drove over
to the residence OF our good old friend
Chas. b. Winfield, who the same even
ing, received a visit from his graceful
and accomplished niece, Miss Bertha
Pipkin, Of Noble, Okla. We had
very agreeable surprise In store for
"Uncle Charlie for we conveyed him
the first news Of the fact that Congress
had passed the bill granting him e25. 90
per month pension Tor his service In tho
Mexican war, a long delayed reward
came ut last In his old age. for the
brave old veteran IL 80 years old. Well
II Is needless 10 say that he was happy,
and we were splendidly entertained, for
"Uncle Charlie Is n walking Encyclo.
pedia. But somehow my friend Single
ton seemed to be attracted In another
direction, and exchanged some very
sweet smiles. We were treated to u
Very elegant supper, TO which we did
| full Justice. About . O'Clock we de.
parted for home, leaving "Uncle
Charlie and his good wife ~ happy IA
q newly married couple. and we wsre
also glad because we had contributed TO
this happiness. REX.
The Van Buren press., 1902-04-26
The Great dismal Swamp

OF Virginia Is a breeding ground FOL
Malaria germs. So Is low, wet OF
marshy ground everywhere. These
germs cause weakness, chills and fever
aches In the bones and muscles, and
may induce dangerous maladies. But
Electric Bitters never fail TO destroy
them and cure mslarial troubles. They
will surely prevent typhoid. I'VE tried
many remedies for Malaria and Stomach
and Liver troubles, writes John
Charleston ofByesville, o. but never
found anything M good ~ Electric Bit.
ters. Try them. Only SOC. john
O KANE guarantees satisfaction.
The Van Buren press., 1902-04-26
Un!ontown high school will have its

Un,ontown high school will have It's
third annual commencement exercises
on May I'd. A very interesting program
has been arranged for the occasion.
The salutatory will be delivered by
Loren Blaksmors, and the valedictory
by G. M. wotiord. The interval will be
taken up by the production Of two plays
by home talent. "Ten Nights In q Bar
Room and Punkin Ridge" Messrs.
AID Smith and T.F. WATSON, associate
principals are training the participants
for the entertainment, which should
attract visitors from the whole sur
rounding country.
The Van Buren press., 1902-04-26
WANTS 10 Help Others.

81 had stomach trouble al my Ire, :.
.ovs tsdw, Mehler, proprietor OF the
ITSion I,ottling Works Erie Pa. nanu
,r;nd nil kinds of remedies, went 70
se ,,v doctors and spent considerable
, ,nonnv irving TO get u moments peace
, W,na,Iv / rend Of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
an ,i hive been taking II 70 my great
satisfaction never fonno i.s e ol.,',a ,oi
stomach trouble and gladly reconli ,.n,.
!, a. hope That | may help other suffer,
:, :" :, ' Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cures MI
s,o,uach troubles, You don't nave 70
s S,o, Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests
wbn, YOU eat. CITY DRuq STORE
The Van Buren press., 1902-04-26
The New officers Take Hold.

The changes In city Offices occurred
last Saturday evening ~ previously an.
nounced. Mayor Neal opened ths laHt
meeting Of the old council. After ND.
prevail Of the bonds OF the newly elected
officers, Mayor-elect Woolum took tho
oath OF Office, and Mayor Neal retired
~ private life.
After delivering a short address set.
ting forth the policy he proposed to
pursue IN the discharge Of his duties, he
announced the following permanent
committees, the first named being In
each case chairman Of the committee,
FinRnee-R. H. Brown, II, l.. Ber.
nard, j, d. Hawkins,
Street-H, q. pernot, Il, L, Bernard,
j. b. Hawkins,
police--J. d. Hawkins, II. g. pernot,
10 Jones.
Wharfs, wells and FREQ. W. Will
llans, II G. Pernot, II. l.. Bernard,
Cenetery-,Jo Jones, H. c., Pernot.
o. W, Williams,
Health--W p. Woolum, r, u. Brown,
j. D, Hawkins, II. l., Bernard, Drs.
o. M, Bourlnnd, W. h. Parchman.
.a..-.4.aa..--.a-.a.-.-a-a
Public schools closed for the sunni er
Yesterday,
The Van Buren press., 1902-04-26
First Crate OF Berries.

The first two crates of berries of home
growth were brought In last Wednesday
This Is four days earlier than the first
crate was brought In last year.
Joe Stamps had the honors and emolu-
ments of having brought in the first
crate, which was consigned to Straight
& Co.. at Omaha, Neb. 1t will net
Mr.. STAINS, including the usual pre-.
miums given, about $25. 1t was shipped
via the Wells.Fargo express and marked
I'D. H. - by the agent.
Mr.. Stamps was shortly followed by
G. F. Thompson with the second crate
which was shipped I'D. H. - via Pacific
express to j. Granger g. Co. Lincoln,
Neb.
The Van Buren press., 1902-04-26

ESQ. Steiusick was down from Rudy
Tuesday afternoon and Is preparing to
do his share OF buying In the lines OF
fruit, berries, etc. ~ soon as shipments
begin. lie represents u reliable Kansas
City commission Arm and his territory
includes Chester, Mountainburg, Ian.
caster and Rudy along the Frisco and
Alma, Dyer and Mulberry along the
Mo. Pacific.
The Van Buren press., 1902-04-26
Yields q Shapp Az.

Millions marvel at the multitude Of
maladies cut off by DR.. Kings New
Life Pills-the most distressing, too.
Stomach, Liver and Bowel troubles
Dyspepsia, Loss of Appetite, Jaundice
Biliousness, Fever, Malaria, all fall
before these wonder workers. 26c al
JOHN o KANE 8 drug store.
The Van Buren press., 1902-04-26

Started horrible ulcer on the leg Of
j. B Orner, Franklin Grove III. which
defied doctors and all remedies for four
years. Then Bucklens Arnica Sslve
cured him. Just as good for Boils,
Burns, Bruises, Cuts, Corns. Scslds,
Skin Eruptions and Piles. csc at JOHN
O'KANE's drug store.
The Van Buren press., 1902-04-26

The Veterans and Sons OF Veterans
left Monday morning for Dallas about
a hundred and fifty strong exclusive Of
those went sight seeing, and most Of
them were back by Thursday, having
found the condition Of Dallas such az
to make a stay no pleasure. Dallas
proved too small to accommodate the
visitors.
The Van Buren press., 1902-04-26
Saved Many q Time.

Don't neglect coughs and colds even
n II Ia spring, Such cases often result
seriously at this season just because
people are careless, A dose OF one
Minute Cough Cure will remove all
danger, Absolutely safe. Aets vt once,
Sure cure for coughs, colds, Group.
grip, bronchitis and other throat and
lung troubles. III have used One MIN.
ute Cough Cure several years, - says
Mrs. 9. q. Dawson, Barr, Ill. lit IL
the very best cough medicine on the
market. II has saved me many u severe
spell Of sickness and ! warmly recon-
mend H.. - The children n fhvorite'
CITY DRUG STORE.
The Van Buren press., 1902-04-26
A Doctors Bad PLIGHT.

1.-TWO years ago. as a result Of q se
we're cold, lost my voice, writes Dr..
M. L. Scarborough, Of Hebron, Ohio,
"then began an obstinate cough. Every
remedy known to me as q practicing
physician for 30 years failed and daily
grew worse. Being urged TO try Dr..
Kings New Discovery for Consump.
ton, Coughs and Colds, ] found quick
relief aud for the last ten days have felt
better than for two years. - Positively
guaranteed for throat and lung troubles
by JOHN o. KANE. SOC and ii 90. Trial
bottles free.
The Van Buren press., 1902-04-26
How to sucoeed IN Business.

Keep your liver In good condition BY
using Simmons Liver Purifier tin box)
It corrects Constipation, cures lndiges.
ton, Biliousness, stops headache, gets
your heart In the right place 30 you can
smile at your neighbor.
The Van Buren press., 1902-04-26
LOCAL and Personal.

Charley Ayers spent a few days here
first Of the week
Hon Jesse Turner left Monday for an
extended stay at st.
The Frisco bridge Is receiving Its
semi.snnual coat OF paint.
SAVE YOUR NEcki
With bottle of o. KANE S Safety
Cough Cure-2 Dimes is all 1t costs
II will soon be time to again agitate
the early closing of stores,
But for the high wind that sprang up
Sunday would have been an ideal spring
day.
Ex.Msyor Neal has rented desk room
in the front portion OF the Venture
Office
Hunts Cure Is not misnomer. II
does cure Itch, Ringworm, Eczema,
letter and all similar skin diseases. A
wonderful remedy. Guaranteed. Price
Is and 80 cents.
Miss Gertrude Walton Is back from
an extended visit to her brother at Law
ton Okla
The street force gave the cutters along
Main street very necessary cleaning
this week,
A communication received from Rudy
this week was too long for this issue OF
The PnEss,
Rev. Allen Kennedy arrived Sunday
morning from California on brief
visit to relatives,
There Is time for all things, The
| time TO take Simmons 3 Cough Syrup Is
when afflicted with Sore Throat, Hoarse.
ness Coughs or Colds II Is guaranteed
TO cure you, Price 25 and 80 cents.
Z. Z. Cooper after, a four months
stay In Van Buren,, left Monday for his
home In Illinois.
Luther Buell. has been filling tho
position ofnight policeman during CHER
Garrett absence,
Fishing In our lakes and creeks Ia
very disheartening to the local disciples
Of lzaak Walton,
You We got the real thing when you
get Hunts Lightning OIL for Burns,
Bruises, Cuts and Sprains. The most
penetrating and healing l.niment
known. Guaranteed, Price 20 and %
cents.
The Ayers and Webber.Seeley hard
ware houses at Fort Smith are prepar'
Ing to consolidate.
], T. Clark has closed his photo gal
lery and accepted position with Gold
smith & Buchanan.
Bert Musgrave, the night agent at
Chester, spent Monday In town with
bis friend, lily TinSley.
They never did fail they never will
iall, Whatf Cheatham 4 Laxative TAD.
iels-to cure q cold nj once, Garry them
10 your vest pocket, Always ready
Guaranteed, Price 25 cents.
Miss Lucy Hainie Of GAllatin, Tenn.
arrived last Wednesday on a visit TO the
family Of Capt, Jno. Allen.
DR., Chas. Arkebausr returned to
Little Rock Monday TO resume bis duties
AZ the state insane asylum.
Indications are that work on the new
frisco depots here and at Fort Smith
VIII DO begun simultaneously.
0tt IN the Silly night a racking cough
uoth rob IN Of that sweet sleep when
sSatnre seeks 10 give. Simmons Cough,
syrup Ia M infallible cure; untroubled
weep and pleasant dreams u doth M.
sure, Guaranteed, Price 90 and NJ
cents,
Van Buren, WAS short OF j, P's this
week all tho law ,llsponsers having gone
The Van Buren press., 1902-04-26
THE COURTS,

~.,ocuIT COURT meets at Van Buren, on the
,n.Si,d Monday 10 June and November J. II.
s - Judge; X. L. Rogers, Prosecuting Atty.
1soryTy COURT meets In Van Buren, on the
,y ,st Monday in January, April July and oc'
%~popATE COURT meets the third Monday
pm February, May, August and November
The Van Buren press., 1902-04-26
VAN buren,, ARKANSAS.
p,IIROAD TIME TABLES.
uIssOURI PACIFIC.

MISSOURI PACIFIC.
GOING WEST.
Daily,
:. e Arr. 345 pm Dep"f" S SW H.
~ I" Tl0a.n. o''o o'm
no." Daily, except sunday,
liz pm. stops at Van Buren,.
GOING EAsT.
Daily.
|so 81 ATT ~ pm; depart ,1 ;S p m
~ :" l2l7 am. i<<o ELL
|so" Daily except Sunday.
=. Goal Hill Local Depart at 23O pm.
y" GREENWOOD BRANCH.
Daily. except Sunday.
od Local Arr. LAS pm. Depart, $50 p. m.
|Geenwooa sleeners on So and 81 Through
Pun nn sale to all points, For further inform.
teI Ie s,sIephone No. q or call on
saon ~'ep"'A P.J. ONEILL Agent.
The Van Buren press., 1902-04-26

Judging by the quantity OF cross ties
the Frisco has unloaded they must con-
template making considerable changes
In the trackage Of tho yard hore,
The Van Buren press., 1902-04-26

Chief Of Police Garrett took IN tho
reunion at Dallas this week and Night
Officer llammett has been holding down
tho day boat during his absence,
The Van Buren press., 1902-04-26
.vpIsCo LINE" (sT. l.. & s.F.J

FRISCO LINE" tsT. l.. & s.FJ
GOING NORTH.
Mail 2S7 q. m
no. J. EASTERN Express 243 ., m
NO. a, Tnnis Limited 6:08 D. m
DO o. ~ Hocal freight $40 q. m
no. GOING SOUTH.
Nail lilo a. m
NO. J. %Tnrt Smith Passenger l:52 p. IN
NO. = raYas limited 1918 a. m
mo- o. o. Local Freight Cos p. m.
|So %.,ns 10 and 40 run daily except Sunday. bal
'p S ,ua seepers and reclining chair cars on
i rs tSrOugh trains Through tickets on sale To
slI po sril information call upon or address
fof ''' =. w. FURRY. Tiki. Agt.
The Van Buren press., 1902-04-26

Public schools closed for the summer
yesterday.
The Washington times., 1902-02-03
UTERMEHLE HEIRS TO
BATTLE FOR MILLIONS

George w. Utermehle consisted of real
estate located in different parts of the
city. Some of the property mentioned in
connection with the litigation cc sists of
the following premises:
Nos. 9i2-9lS Seventh Street, the Young
Law Building, corner of Sixth Street and
Louisiana Avenue; Ncs. 1921 Ninth
Street, 9l3 Eleventh Street, 1900 to 1906
Ninth Street, Ncs. S0S-S10 Sixth Street
1903 to 1907 New Hampshire Avenue. and
the property recently purchased by the
Masonic order, at the corner of Thirteenth
Street and New York Avenue.
In addition to the filing of the cayeat
in the probate branch of the court, Mr..
Ctermehle also instituted proceedings in
ejectment against all parties occupying
any of the property mentioned in his
srandfather's viii, in which he was not
bequeathed an equity. This was done as
another method OF contesting the title to
the real estate left by his grandfa ther.
1t is expected that the contest will oc-
cupy the attention of the court fully four
or five weeks
The Washington times., 1902-02-03
MR. MAURY GOES TO
ST. ELIZABETH'S
Friends Interested Them
selves in His Behalf.
Unfortunate Was Committed to the
Asylum Only So He Could Have
Medical Treatment.

Fontaine Maury, grandson of Mr.. John
A. Maury. former mayor of Washington,
was sent to St Elizabeth's Asylum for
the Insane yesterday. On Saturday night
he was arrested by Policeman Samson
and lodged at the First precinct station,
and yesterday he was examined by Po-
lice Surgeon Marbury as to his mental
condition.
Friends Interested Themselves.
Friends who had seemingly forgotten
Maury during the two years he has been
out of work. interested themselves in
his behalf yesterday. Several persons
called at the station, and it was only
because it is thought that rest and medi-
cal treatment will do much to restore
Maury TO health that he was sent to the
asylum There he will be cared for and
nursed back. If possible, to his former
state OF health.
Formerly in r. o. Department..
Some years ago Maury was employed as
a machinist in the Postoffce Department.
Since he lost that position he has been
a wanderer, without home and with few
friends.
The Washington times., 1902-02-03
PEACE JUSTICES TO
LEARN THEIR FATE
Courts to Act This Week on Legality of
Presidential Appointments.

An important matter to come up dur
ing the current week for consideration be-
fore the Supreme Court of the District is
the question of the legality of the ap-
pointmcut of the local justices of the
peace
1t Will be presented to the court in two
different forms-one OF a petition for a
writ of certiorari and the other a petition
for writ OF quo warranto. In both petit
tions the question presented is practically
the same. that is, Had the President any
power 10 appoint ten justices of the peace
for the District before January l. 1902,
the date upon which the code went into
eflect?"
The justices were named by the Presi-
dent about December II. and soon after
ward their nominations were confirmed
by the Senate. 1t is contended that the
office Of justice of the peace was not
created until January l last, at the time
the code went into effect. Nor did the
President have any power to make the
appointments before that time, because