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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-11
EARLY MORN EXCITEMENT.
Territory Anti.Horse Thief Associa'
tion Does Quick Work.

Monday night. Joe Spence, who
lives near the Peoria school house,
attended q literary ip the neighbor-
hood and when he went home a
mule in the barn was raising so
much disturbance that he went out
to investigate. Upon Investigation,
he discovered that another mule
was gone, as was also bride. He
quickly notified the members of the
Anti. Horse Thief Association. and
by $50 O'Clock the hunt for the mule
and thief was on in full blast.
There was heavy frost, and the
mule was tracked to Baxter, thence
east to the Karr place, where II was
discovered a saddle had been sto-
len. From there the tracks were
followed to the Black Jack school
house near Galena, where the thief
was found. He had gone out to one
side of the road and tied the mule,
after which he had built a fire. 1t
was his intention to remain there
until day-break. The posse sur
him and when he mounted
the mule and started to Galena he
was commanded to throw up his
hands. He didn't comply immedi-
ately, so few shots were fired,
which scared the mule and the thief
jumped off. He was seized and
bound. He proved to be Robert L.
Compton, well known in this city |
and vicinity. He was brought back
by the gang, which arrived in Bax-
ter about z o'clock Tuesday morn
ing.
Compton made no attempt to de-
ny his guilt. He said it was his in.
:ention to sell the mule in Galena
md go to California, where his folks
.eside.
The work done by the association
vas done quickly. The loss was
about o o'clock Monday
hight and within eight hours the
property and thief were in the
lands of the association. /
Compton was taken to Column bus
tuesday, morning and placed in the
ounty Jail.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-11

The Installation of the newly
elected officers of Baxter Post, 9. A.
r., Saturday night was we'll attended
by the comrades and their friends
and was success in every partic-
ular. There was a neat prelimin-
airy program of Instrumental and
vocal music, declarations aud an
address by Rev. Cullison. After
the installation ceremonies there
was an old-time camp fire in which
all of the old comrades participated.
A beautiful pin-thatis, a very use
full pin. was donated to the old sol-
dier telling the most wonderful
and thrilling story of army life.
Comrade Pinuick was awarded the
safety. The thanks of the Post
were rendered Mr.. Covey and band
for their beautiful music, to Miss
Jessie Cooper for her splendid reu.
dition of ION the Rappahannock,"
and to Miss Cullison who sang
1.-The Man Behind the Gun"
The new officers are determined
to push the work of recruiting the
Post and will make il one of the
largest and best in the State.
Their meetings are always inter-
esting and enjoyable and every old
soldier should join. There is q
proposition on the part of the rail-
roads under consideration to give |
members of ihe Grand Army half
fare rates and all who are eligible
should send Ia their names.
DR.. English's Office and residence
over Gouid's hardware store,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-11
FOR SALE.

Four heifers three years old, one
fresh, others will be in March; sixty
head of hogs, all sizes; full blood
Poland-China boar; one horse; 81
iuch wagon; good lease in good To-
cation for handling stock; 20 tons of
prairie hay at s. per ton; double
harness; 40 shocks good corn fod-
der. Inquire at place in southeast
corner Of Quapaw reservation, at
head of Jackson branch, three miles
northeast of Peoria. c. SMITH.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-11
Strayed or Stolen!

From Elim Creek Nation about Dec 8, 1901 one sorre
mare IS or 15H hands high deep right side OF
neck where collar works. made by wire CUT scar nearly
hidden by mane white in forehead white feet
Short rope around neck when last White snip on
nose; three years old next spring.
One black mule colt and bay stud mule colt
both spring oas stud mule has dark stripe on each SIDE
of neck Supposed to be returning to Missouri Last
seen at Catae IT, going north. Reward of SIS to any
one taking up and reporting to Denbo Gravett
Catoosa l. II. E. w. GILLIAN, Elm, l. L.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-11

A report from Supt. ]. c. Gluck,
reform school, Frunytown, W. Va,
Oct. Is, 1900: "After trying all other
advertised cough medicines we've
decided to use Foley's Honey and
Tar exclusively in the West Vir.
ginia Reform School. find ii the
most effective and absolutely HARM
less." A, r. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-11

Mr.. George Sweet of New York,
the most widely known vocal in
structor of this country, and recog-
nized as the most efficient, Gays:
Martin Van Bergen's voice is the
finest I have ever had under my
charge; in q few years, barring acct
dents, predict he will be az well
and widely known asy Jean De
Reiske." At the end Of this' sesson
Mr.. Van Bergen leaves for Europe
to begin his studies as he win enter
into Grand Opera. Mr., Sweet viii
be heard at Sapp's New. Theatre
Jan. Is, with @Tflss New
York Symphony Concert Coz"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-11
IMPORTANT NOTICE.

To Whom it May Concern;
Notice is hereby given that will
not be responsible for any debts
contracted by my wife, Alice Dein.
niger. JOSEPH DEININGER.
Ian. 4, 1902.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-11

J. Odgers of Frostburg, Nd, says:
II had a very bad attack of kidney
complaint and tried Foley's Kidney
Cure which gave me immediate re-
lief, and I was perfectly cured after
taking two bottles" Be sure you
take Foley's. A. r. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-11

Bran, wheat, chop and shorts I'm
any quantity at Cook q Rardin's.
Prices right.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-11

The Republicans of Baxter have
decided that they are entitled to a
place on the county ticket at next
fall's election, and will ask for the
nomination of Chas. +. Noble for
representative of this the 25th dis.
tricf.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-11

Chas. r. Wessmar, Evanston, ILL.,,
writes: "My boy 215 years old had
a severe cold which refused to yield
to any treatment until we tried Fo.
ley's Honey and Tar. .Hmwas com.
pletely cured before >tHnR one bot
tle." Take none but Foley's. AR.
Kane. :.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-11

The Joplin Globe says L. o. Scov-
i'll, agent for the Frisco at this place,
is to take charge of the K. C. s. busi-
ness at Joplin. We regret this.
Mr.. Scovill has made friends here,
lote of In EN-.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-11

Bran, wheat, chop and shorts in
any quantity at Cook C Rardin s..
Prices right.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-11

Trimmed Hats reduced to almost
half price during this week at THE
MILLINERY BAZAR..
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-11
OTHERS HAVE Been PLEASED-WHy NO

By permission you respectfully referred to the fol-
lowing persons as being few of the many who have
been successfully fitted by Macdonald the Optician
Mesdares J. M. Cooper, J. B. Boyer, Rhoda Noble, c.
A. Chlds, Miss Ella Buchan. Messrs c. w. Daniels,
J. A. Dent Jas Chew W. Naylor, Walter Won Wedell
No extra fee for calls at your residence Phone 81
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-11

Bran, wheat, chop and shorts i'm
any quantity at Cook & Rardin s.
Prices right.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-11

The ball given by the Episcopal
Guild at the city opera house Tues
day evening was pleasant affair.
About twenty couples were present.
Music was furnisned by Mics Bes.
sic Goodner and il was nice.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-11

Macdonald, the optician. will be
at Kane's drug store next week
Read his adv. elsewhere.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-11
WOOD YARD.

Wood and posts cut to order.
Leave orders with Dent, the grocer.
All kinds of wood kept on hand.
r. NJ, DENTON,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-11

Mrs. Neice of Cowley County,
Kan, is visiting her sister, Mrs. La
mar.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-11

Mr.. John Hat haway of Warwick
Addition is giving his house a new
coat OF paint this week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-11

All Presbyterian church services
are now being held in Cooper Hall
Sunday school, too.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-11

"PoIar Bear is the best hard
wheat -four made, and sells as low
as inferior brands ofdour. Sold BY
Cook q Rardin's. Every pound
is guaranteed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-11

Designs and materials furnished
If desired and instruction given in
Art Needle Work at Art Bazaar.
Two doors north of express office.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-11

Don't fail to hear Chas. (Karl)
Gardner at Sapp's Theatre Sunday
night.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-11

Cal. Williams of Gslena says Caples
Pain Cure is the best liniment on
earth for all purposes. For sale by
Morrow& Co., Baxter; r. N. Edging-
ton, Ouapaw; L. Mathews, Miami.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-11

The Willing Workers OF the
Christian church will give Crazy
social in the Frank Perkins build
ing next Tuesday evening, Jan. IA.
Come and have crazy time.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-11

See the Xmas Toys, Dolls, Chill
dren's little Red Chairs, Rockers,
and Doll Carts at THE MILLIN-
ERY BAZAR.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-11

Dora, daughter of Aillard Den
ton, is very sick.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-11

"PoIar Bear" is the best hard
wheat -four made, and sells az low
as inferior brands of flour. Sold By
Cook & Rardin's. Every pound
is guaranteed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-11

Hot chilli-the best--at all times
at Mrs. Meyerdings.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-11

Car load of bran and shorts at
Cook & Rardin's. Prices right.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-11

DR.. English's Office and residence
over Gould's hardware store.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-11

Mrs. C. J. Morrow of Kansas City
is visiting relatives in Baxter.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-11

Miss Anna Webber, living west of
Baxter. left Sunday for Joplin to at
tend school. Miss Webber received
the medal for being the best in pen
manship.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-11

Fribleys are now receiving
their spring stock of Imple.
ments. One car, came in this
week, and several more cars
will arrive in a few days.
Charley Fribley will go to
Kansas City next week and
will pick up some of the new
things that have been
brought out the past year.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-11

We have just received
a car load of Studeba.
ker Buggies, Spring
Wagons, Road Wagons.
If you want something
strictly first class, at
very reasonable price,
see this line of spring
work.
FribIey Implement Co.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-11

%PoIar Bear" is the best hard
wheat -four made, and sells as low
asinherior brands of four Sold By
Cook q Rardfn'S EHeY pound
10 Ruaranfeed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-11

"The Eleventh Hour" which ap-
pears at Sapp's New Theatre on SUM-
day evening. Jan. IL, 10 one of the
very best Meiodramas on the road.
Itis replete with stirring scenes,
tragic situations, and is played by
people who are real stars. Prices
25, 90 aud 75 cents.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-11

FRESH OYSTERS, any style at
Mrs. Meyerding's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-11

D. L. Whitestine of GaIena had
stomach trouble for years. Moth
ing relieved him until he took one
of Caples Chill Pills after each
meal for week. They cured him.
For sale by Morrow & Co., Baxter;
R. N. Edgington, Quapaw; L. Math.
ewe, Miami.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-11

j. L. Hartley, o. X. barber shop.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-11

Good work done at the o. X. shop.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-11

Hair cut any style at Armstrong
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-06-26

SOAi POoSo VI tAiS
men:
R. w. Small, Crooked Creek twp.
VIM. Merkle, Crooked Creek,
J. L. Layton, Fowler,
S. o. Ball, West Plains,
Chas. Thompson, Sand Creek,
J. c. F. McCauley, Fowler,
Purn Edwards, Crooked Greek,
P. L. Craig, Crooked Greek,
Chas. Cooper, Cimarron,
Frank Sourbeer, Crooked Creek,
John Jobling, Crooked Creek,
Rich Boyer. West Plains.
The charge against Jess Lanan
upon which he was arrested this tint
was vagrancy but this was dismiss
ed and he was rearrested for shoot
ing Gillick. The jury who triec
Jess Lanam was out only about hal
an hour when they returned the yer
dict. 1t was composed of the fol
lowing gentlemen:
G.. F. Wells, Mertilla twp.
Herman Feldman, Odee,
Joe Pinnick, Logan,
Henry Roster, Odee,
VIM. Mohler, Cimarron,
R. L. Sawyer, Crooked Greek,
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-06-26
A Reception.

A grand reception was given at
the home of Mrs. Casteen Tuesday
afternoon in honor of Mrs. Moore,
sister-in-law of Mrs. Casteen.
The P. E. O.'s were the guests of
honor, invited to come at two and
stay until six, Of course, they
were all eager to get to Mabel's, for
they had been there before. Mes
danes Bodle and Elliott were overly
anxious as usual, and dressed for
the occasion and eagerly awaited
for the time to come. On arriving
each party compared watches and
found there were no two alike, all
a little fast. turned up for some
reason or other.
Each lady was requested to bring
some work along. Some responded
to the request by bringing napkins
to hem, lunch cloths to work, bat
tenberg, etc. All got cut their work
and began in earnest, worked ten or
fifteen minutes and that ended. Be
fore the ladies had hardly time to
think, of course they never talk
much, FIVE O'Clock came and the
crowd was agreeably surprised by
Mrs. Casteen and Mrs. Graves ap-
pearing with ice cream cake and
lemonade, etc., which was seryed
in very dainty manner. This be-
ing one of the features of the P. E.
O.. sisterhood, of course everyone
was al home. Six O'Clock came and
all departed for their homes feeling
that they had had very pleasant
time and wishing Mrs. Moore could
remain with us. The only thing re-
gretted was Miss Kcssler and Mrs.
Bodle did hate to go home without
making preparations for picnic.
A GUEST.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-06-26
Binder Twfne.
We will sell you binder twine at
bargain prices while it lasts.
READ, The Grocer

Go to Mrs. Henry's any time for
your meals.
Remember DR.. Gibbons dates,
June 80 and July 1st.
Get married and get Mrs. Henry
to cake you an excellent wedding
cake.
If you want frst-class gasoline
lamp, call at this office and we will
sell you one.
Will Griggs left last Saturday ev-
ening for Colorado where he will re-
sumo mining.
1t is girl baby at the home of
Judge Davis. Born week ago last
Tuesday morning.
DR.. Gibbons, the dentist, will be
in Meade June 80 & July 80 to do
dental work. He will be at the
National hotel.
Roscoe Smith left Wednesday
evening for Chickasha, I. T. where
he is employed as telegraph opera
tor for the Western Union.
Sam Bunch and George Allen
went to Topeka Monday to attend
the Populist State Convention as
delegates from this county.
| Go to Mrs. Henry's for lemon
pies, gooseberry pies, apple pies,
pumpkin pies, raspberry pies, pool
mans pies, or any old kind of pies
Ice CREAM-Next Saturday the
Owl Restaurant will serve ice cream
the celebrated "Bon-Ton" brand
made in Hutchinson. Call and try
it.
Liberal had a shooting scrape or
Tuesday morning. w. l. Combs, {
section foreman at that place sho
a man named Smith. The shootin;
was a result of a quarrel betweel
the children of the prrties.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-06-26
Jacob Heape, Logan,
H. F. Danks, Odee,
John Shaw, Crooked Creek,
Andrew Clinesmith, "


]. F. Blair, Fowler,
]. L. Layton, Fowler.
The Lanams had a fair and i'm
partial trial and had all their rights
Attorneys Davis and Allen put up a:
good a defense as was possible
Judge Davis had been retained BY
Homer Lanam and he spared no eff
fort to make gallant, though los
ing fight, for his client.
The public is universally satisfied
with the outcome, and the only anx.
iety now, is that they be landed
safely in the penitentiary.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-06-26

For SALE-A good team of horses,
thoroughly broken, single or double.
Weight about 1850 each. viii sell
at bargain ]. T.@WALTER,
Meade, Kansas.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-06-26

For SALE-A six-room frame
house, 5 miles north of Fowler, will
be sold cheap. Inquire of
w. P. BUNYAN,
Fowler, Kansas.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-06-26

Country people. go to Mrs. Hen
ry's for a square meal and go home
happy.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-18
TRIES TO END HIS LIFE
BY JUMPING INTO CANAL
Harry Spencer Came Here
From New England.

Harry Spencer, thirty-fve years of
age. colored, tried to end his life yes
terday shortly after noon, by drowning
himself in the Chesapeake and Ohio Ca
nal
Spencer was on the bridge which
crosses the canal at Thirty-fourth
Street, and when he thought no one was
watching him. jumped into the water
He was seen however. by several Of the
workmen at the coal wharf on the Other
side Of the canal With great difficulty
The man vas pulled out by two Of the
workmeu. He was unconscious
The patrol wagon OF the Seventh pre-
cinct was summoned and the would-be
suicide taken to the Georgetown Uni
versIty Hospital After working on him
sor nearly an hour. the physicians sue
ceeded II bringing him to consciousness.
When asked why he tried to drown him
self, he stated that he was tired Of liv-
ing, and insisted that he would kill him
self that day.
Last night he became uncomfortable
and il was found necessary 10 send him
to the Washington Asylum Hospital. II
is thought that Spencer is mentally IN
balanced
During the week OF the g. 4. r en-
CamDment. Spencer came to Georgetown
on a vessel from a New England port
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-18
DEATH OF WOMAN WHO
GREETED LAFAYETTE
Mrs. Drew, Ninety Years Old,
Leaves Several Children.

Mrs. Mahala waters Drew, one Of the
twenty-five girls selected by the Mayor
Of Washington to receive General La
fayette on his memorable visit to this
city. died at her residence. 716 Tenth
Street northwest. last evening Mrs
Drew was ninety years old.
He- father was Col. John D. Waters,
a lifelong resident of this city. and one
of its defenders against the British in
1872 Her grandfather, Robert Alexan-
der Mckay. served through the Revolu-
sionary war, aud her great grandfather.
Capt Alexander Mckay. was killed in
EraddOck's defeat. He is buried by the
side OF General BTaddock- Mrs. Drew
leaves one son. Dr.. J. ". Drew. several
daughters, and a number OF grandchtl-
dren and grandchildren Her fu-
neral Will be held from the Church of
THE Ascension tomorrow afternoon
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-18
ECLIPSE OF MOON GAVE
NEGRO HIS VOICE AGAIN
Treasury Messenger Merri-
man DumfOundS Clerks.

Howard Merriman. the aged coIore5
messenger at the Treasury Department
pressroom. asserts that the total
eclipse of the moon. which took place
Thursday night, restored his voice.
For months past Merriam has been
barely able to make himself heard and
understood on account Of his weak voice
When he reported for duty at the de-
partment yesterday morning and greet
ed the captain Of the watch, the latter
was dumfounded to hear Merrim,-7
speak in q loud voice MeTTimau tx
planned that after the eclipse had passed
he felt his voice changing. What it was
he could not explain. hat he declared
the lunar phenomenon was at the bot
tom of IL At the Office TO which Merri-
man is attached he caused consterna-
tioi, among the clerks by greeting them
in the same loud and youthful voice.
After the normal quiet had been re-
stored Merriman took up his accustomed
place outside the pressroom door The
news of his strange experience quickly
spread through the building. and Merri-
man was obliged by vocal argument to
convince the curious of the truth Of the
rumor- He was besieged all day long
by crowds Of clerks and employees who
wanted to hear "old man Merriman's
newborn voice
Merriman IS a man with history
He was sheriff Of Mississippi during the
reconstruction period. and tells won
drous tales Of thrilling escapes from the
Ku KIux Khan
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-18
DR.. ROLAND c. SMITH
TO Be ST. JOHNS RECTOR
For Many Years Assistant Of
Phillips Brooks.

The Rev. Dr. Roland Cotton Smith, OF
Northampton, Mass. will become rector
Of St Johns Episcopal Church Of
Washington about December Is. IT.
Smith is regarded as one Of the fore
most cIergymen Of New England He
was for several Gears the assistant Of
the late DIT. Phillips Brooks OF Trinity.
Boston. the most fashionable Of the New
England churches
Dr. Smith is a native Of New York
city and a graduate OF Amherst Col
lege and Of Cambridge Theological Sem
mary. For the past nine years he has
been rector. of st. Johns, Northampton.
Dr. Smith was in the city yesterday.
He visited the church and called on
several members OF the church. He
gave James Lowndes- register Of the
parish. formal notice OF his acceptance.
Dr.. Smith married Miss Otis of Bos-
ton and has three children.
The rectorship of St Johns has b.an
vacant since the resignation last spring
Of Dr.. Alexander Mackay-Smith. who
was elected Bishop Coadjutor OF Penn
sTlvanIa
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-18
PROMISE OF CONTEST
OVER DR.. LANES WILL
Relatives File Declaration
That He Left One,

There promises to be a lively and in
teresting contest over the settlement
of the estate Of the late Dr. Thomas
F. lane during he winter terms of the
Probate branch CT the Supreme Court of
the District The deceased was a SON
in-Iaw Of Senator Blackburn, and COM
mitted suicide at his home on K Street
October 10. 1900. Soon after his death
his widow Mrs. Lucille b. Lane, filed
a petition in the Probate Court, in
which she asked TO be granted letters
Of administration on the estate Of her
husband. She stated that he died IN
testate.
It appears from declarations filed in
the Probate Court yesterday by Mrs
Bridget Lane, the mother Of Thomas F.
Lane; his sister, Minnie B. Lane. and
two brothers. that he left a paper, which
they contend Is his last will Accord
ing to the terms OF the document Dr.
Lane left one-ha1f Of his estate to his
widow and the remainder to his mother,
sister, and brothers.
Mrs. Lane died in July last, and Sen
ator Blackburn applied for letters Of
administration on her estate. Dr.
Lanes mother and other relatives OBJ
ject to letters being granted TO Senator
Blackburn on the ground that he is not
a resident of the District Dr.. and Mrs.
Lane left surviving them a daughter
Teresa B. Lane. about six years Of age.
His estate is estimated 10 be worth
about $50, coo.