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The Washington times., 1903-09-11


tor
JAMES W. ERWIN, of California.
ISAAC S. McGIEHAN, of New York.
GEORGE H. HUNTINGDON, of New
Yo.k.
EUGENE D. SHEBLE, of Toledo, o.
The Federal grand jury has returned
indictments against the following
named persons. charging them with the
offenses named:
One against George W. Beavers, Aug
ust w. Machen, and James W. Erwin.
for conspiracy to defraud the United
States under Section $40 OF the Re-
vised Statutes, as amended; two indict-
ments against Isaac S. Mcclellan, Of
New York city; George H. Huntingdon,
of the same city, and August W.
Machen; one for conspiracy to defraud
the United States under Section $40 OF
the Revised Statutes and another for
conspiracy TO commit bribery, under the
same section; two indictments against
Eugene D. Sheble and August W.
Machen, one foI conspiracy to defraud
the United States, under Section $40
of the Revised Statutes, and the other
for conspiracy to commit bribery under
the same section; an indictment against
Isaac S. Mcclellan and George H.
Huntingdon, for bribery under Section
54sI of the Revised Statutes, and an
indictment against Machen singly for
accepting bribes, under Section s5oI.
The indictments were reported to Jus
tice Gould on last Tuesday. and az the
suggestion of District Attorney Beach
we're withheld from the public until
today. when the information was re-
leased at 2:15 p. m.
Deal With Other Employees,
The Indictment against Beavers.
Machen. and Erwin. alleges in substance
that the Postal Device and Improvement
merly the Montague Indicator and let
terbox Company. by resolution OF Octo-
Der 6, 1899, set aside 1000 shares OF It's
stock. TO be used in any legitimate way
its president might think proper, in for
warding the interests OF the company.
Armed with this authority. il is stated
the president. Daniel S Richardson, ac-
companied by Erwin. came TO Washing
ton. Erwin was then a postoffice in
spectoT. and the company was composed
almost entirely of postal employees in
the West. Erwin is said to have intro
duced Richardson TO all the postofacs
officials at Washington. and Beavers,
Machen, Heath and others examined the
device.
As a result. il is charged. an order for
equipping 2.0S9 letteFboxes with the de-
vice was secured. About this time. ac-
cording 20 the indictments. on sugges-
tion from Beavers. concurred in by
Machen. the name OF the company was
changed. and il was arranged that all
Postoffice officials should disappear
from the management.
A Mutual Company.
Beavers and Machen are alleged 10
have became the owners OF blocks of
the stocks, both under assumed names.
Ii is further charged the company vas
then Systematically relieved OF it's obli-
gaticns in the way of paying freight.
Grating. painting. and printing cards for
the devices II was furnishing. Out OF
the 1000 shares of stock set aside as
Of ii went TO different Postofice ON
eials- The president of the company
The Washington times., 1903-09-11

Flynn's Bu3iness College, sth and K.
Business. shorthand. typewriting SIS yr.-Adv.
The Washington times., 1903-09-11

No. Blinds, ANY Size, 81 Pair.
Libbey & Co.. 9th aud New York aye.-Ady.
The Washington times., 1903-09-11
TEMPERATURE.
THE SIN
TIDE TABLE.

Sun rises today ..-..-..........6:16 p. m
Sun rises tomorrow .......-.... a. m
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High tide today .1l:04 p. N.
High tide tomorrow rs am; Has pm.
Low tide tomorrow, ASA am; 4:5S pm.
The Washington times., 1903-09-11
MACHEN AND BEAVERS
DEEPLY INVOLVED BY
SIX NEW INDICTMENTS
Charged With Bribery
and Conspiracy to De-
fraud by Means of
"Rake-offs'' From the
Contractors in Postal
Supplies.

Isaac S. Mcclellan, James
w. Erwin, Eugene D.
Sheble, and George Il.
Huntingdon Named as
Associates in Wrong
doing.
The Washington times., 1903-09-11
Incident Closed.

This the town site commissioner de-
clined TO do, so the Secretary sent a
dismissal form, with Mr.. Sterritt's name
inserted. to the President. with a fun
record of the case, and the form came
back signed by the President. 1t was
sent to Mr.. Sterritt, and that ended the
incident.
Mr.. Sterritt was an Ohio man, and
was appointed by President Mckinley.
The charges against him are along the
line of absence from his post and neglect
of duty. and are not of a criminal ma
ture; consequently, the case has not
been sent to the Department of Justice
for action.
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Dismissed Chief of Free
Delivery Accused OF
Having Received Over
So, 500 in Bribes,
Two Companies Con
cerned.

GEORGE w. BEAVERS, of New
York
AUGUST W. MACHEN, of Washing
tor.
JAMES W. ERWIN, of California
ISAAC S. McGIEHAN, of New York.
GEORGE H. HUNTINGDON, of New
Yo.k
FUCFNE n SHERIFF of Toia5o n
The Washington times., 1903-09-11

EUGENE D. sHEBLE. of Toledo, o.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-12
Unique Scheme to Aid the Students
 of History.


 of History.
 MontevalIo, Aug. u.--(Special )-aon- J. L. Peters, of this county, has prepared for the use of students of history In school a chart containing list ot the names of the Kings and other chiet rulers of the different countries of the world. commencing with the Christian Era. giving the dates and length of the reign of each down tosthe present time. together with tho area in square miles and popuia- ton of each Kingdom. Each Of tho countries being set out in parallel columns and showing the relative date and term of each reign as compared with that Of others. For illustrations: Taking the date lTs9: when George Washington be- came President of the United States, Judge Peters's chart will show on the samo line the Tamo of each of the rulers of the other counties of the world who were in power contemporaneously with him, in it's respective column. together with the date of accession and term or each. By the aid of this chart the student of history will be enabled at q glance, in dealing with the rulers of other countries to tell tho date or period of his reign and the country over which he ruled.
 Judge Peters has also prepared a chart | in similar form, containing a list Of the names and terms of office of all the Gov ernors of each of the thirteen original colonies forming the Union of the States from the framing of the Constitution of the United Staets down to the present. l also the territorial administrations. In still another chart he gives the names of the Governors and terms of office, etc, of each of the other States in the Union, l in parallel columns according to the dates of admission into the Union as States; also their territorial admlnlstrations, showing the relative dates and terms of | office of each. At the top Is shown in the l column of each State the area In square miles and its population. In another column is given the names of Governors who afterward became President
 Judge Peters has been working on these charts at different times for the past five or six years. His intent was at the beginning to make the charts for the use only of his own children. thinking they would be helpful to them in their study at school and private reading, but their great value has been readily seen by a num- Der of Judge Peters,s friends, and they | have encouraged him to believe they
 would be useful and valuable in the schools of the country. and he has decided to have them published. and is now in correspondence' regarding copyrights.
 Judge Peters is a native of shelby Coun- | ty, and he has always taken great in- terest in the cause of education and the building up of the public schools or Ala
 bama. He was for a long time Superin-
 tendent of Education in Bibb County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-12
THREW sLAa THROUGH CAR.
Miscreant Comes Near Wounding
 Daaaap~ar Maar Tuscaloosa

BuFcaloosa. Aug. 1.-(SpeciaL) )-Yester- dag aftefTi6on9 the south-bound A. c. s. p6sshnger train leaving here at 6;45. while passlngs out from Stewards Station. was struck by a large piece of slag which shattered windows on both sides of the train. J. F. Daniel, who was seated near one of the windows, came very near meet ing with very severe accident. several pieces of the shattered glass striking hIm in the face. It Is thought that it was done by some negro who hid himself in the underbrush as the train passed. The occurrence was reported to headquarters and every effort will be made to find the guilty person.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-12
STORM STRIKES BREwToN
Wind Responsible for Fire in
 Livery Stable.

Livery Stable. Brewton, Aug. 11.-(Special.) )--A rain. wind and electrical storm of considerable proportion visited Brswton at a few minutes past this afternoon. For a short time the velocity of the wind bordered on the cyclone, coming from the southwest. BilIboards, trees. and fences, were blown down. No other damage has thus far been exported from the path of the storm.
 The wind blew sparks from the slab-piIe of the Blackshear-M Miller Lumber Com pany into the privaet stables of Lovelace Brothers. The fire spread with rapidity, and before they could be rescued, two fine horses, valued at over $e00 each. were burned to death, three escaping. The fire department responded and ad- jacent property. a saw mill and shinglc mill. was saved by timely work of the firemen.
 Three Sporle brothers. parties suspect ed of shooting into the home of James Smith. in Monroe County, Saturday night, | were brought here under a strong guard this afternoon for safe keeping. Silas Maddox, a mill man, while loading l machinery into a car here today, broke his right arm at the wrist by a fall.
  | Look out for malaria. It is seasofiabIe now. A few doses of Prickly Ash Bit ters is a sure preventive. adv-wed-fri-su.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-12
REPRIMAND FOR CARTER.
Lieutenant Commander will Not Be Dismissed From Navy

Washington, Aug. 1l.-By order of the President a letter of reprimand will be sent to Lieutenant Commander Fidelios Carter U. s. N., for negligence in navI- gation in falling to have casts of the lead taken frequently while under way on soundings.
 Carter was tried by general court mar tial on the Asiatic station last winter on five charges in connection with the grounding of the United States tug Pis- cataqua Dece, ,mber 28. last. near subig Bay. Philippine Islands. The court found him guilty on all charges and sentenced him to dismissal from the service but the matter was recongldered by the Secretary of the Navy and the President.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-12
Riflss to he Warmlx Recsived.

Arrangements are being made to re- ceive the Abbott Rifles when they arrive in Selma tomorrow and the boys will have an ovation that will let them know their efforts are appreciated. A large crowd of citizens will be at tho union passenger station to meet the company Superin. teTldent John Knowlen of the Selma Street and Suburban Railway Company has ar- ranged to have the Selma brass band on hand to lead the procession.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-12
R. H. MaAgum Talks of Candidacy,

Robert H. Mangunl, a well known attor- ney of Selma, was interviewed taiay in regard to his candidacy for the Solicitor ship of the Fourth Judicial Circuit. It had been understood that MT. Mangum would enter the race but this morning for the first time he confirmed the rumor.
 "It is early to begin a campaign" Mir Mangum said. but understand that other candidates arc already in the field and wish my friends to know that in- tend to ask their votes in my behalf. shall be a candidate and shall make a formal announcement through the news papers at a later date.'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-12
FIRE 1n aRrxHvrLIE.
Dwelling Occupied by Hrs. Q. I. E Knf1lrt Dessroved.

kMtgnE Uc6troyeu.
 Greenvi1le. Aug. -fspecial) Sunday afternoon. about o'clock, negro man. who was farming on James Thaggnrd's s the city, was standing near his fire place when a bolt of lightning struck him In the neck, running down the body and Legs to the floor. The negro fcii dnad. There were several children who were slightly shocked. No damage was done to the house.
 About thirty thousand acres of land. the Milner, Caldwell and Flowers Iufi- Der Company's tract at Boiling. which was sold eighteen months ago to the Sid- ney Land and Colony Company, was sold yesterday to foreclose a mortgage. the property being bought in by the mortga- gee. Only one bid. $4O.0s5.95 was made. R. E. Steiner and J. !. Flowers of Mont sonery. representing the Milner, Caldwell and Flowers Company. while Captain R. F. Kolb and Judge Gaston of Bir- mingham represented the Sidney Land Company.
 This afternoon a few minutes after 2 o'clock the residence of Mrs. c. !. Knight was destroyed by fire. The fire good headway before the family discov- cred 1t. The alarm was sent in, but the f7remep found some trouble in reaching the building with water. It took nearly all the hose in town to put one stream on the fire. and that was only sufficient to check the flames and save the furniture. Very nearly all the contents of the dweli- ing were removed. Mrs Knight had some insurance on the building and contents.
 There is considerable interest over the approaching series of ball games which will begin tomorrow afternoon between Andalusia and Greenvilie teams. The Andalusiars won the series few weeks ago from GreenvilIe. and the boys say now they will sivs them the game Of their life
 rattle snake was Killed a few miles from town a few days ago which was five feet six inches long. having twelve rat. ties. He measured IS inches in ctrcum- ference. The track of another just as large was seen the next day at the same place.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-12

Hot weather saps the vital energy and makes the hardest workers feel lazy. To maintain strength and energy use Prick ly Ash Bitters. 1t is the friend of indus try. adv-wed-fri-su.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-12

ONE THOUSAND Of the finest 40-ib average Mitchell
 Watermelons ever brought to this market at O. K. Grocery, Phone 4T0. 25 Monroe Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-12

It's awfully exasperating the way q shirt waist looks as # 1t were going to tell everything. but stops oR right at the most interesting part.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-12

From every section reports are coming in that the crops will be larger this sea- son than for several years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-12

GROVES CHRONIC CHILL CURE. cures the chills that other chill tonics don't cure. No Cure, No Pay. 50 cents.
 adv-wed- -fri-su-wk.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-12

When boy is given permission to go on a trip he begins to scheme around for a plan to get off without bidding the kin good bye.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-12
Deeds of Government Building Re-
 corded

Chief Clerk John Chisholm of the Pro-
 bate Court of Dallas County, recorded the warranty deeds of the site purchased by the United States of America from Mrs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-12

John McKinnon has purchased the Ci Coal Company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-12

Arthur Loeb of Canton. Miss, Is u guest of Emile D. Karpe.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-12
Special Train of Ele- gant Coaches and
 ParlOr Cars.
Train will leave Montgomery 6:3o a. m., and arrive Sa- vannah 700 p. m.

Tickets will be sold at Montgomery and all stations to Thomasve inclusive for this train, and will be limited to leave Savannah returning on or before August 2oth. Plenty of room for all.
 Special rates at all Hotels $a.o per day at DeSota Hotel. Reserve your seats in Parlor Cars at once.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-12

Barney Gill is spending a few days 0 Perdido Bay.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-12

R. T. Reid, 8 we'll known planter West Dallas. Is in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-12
Lightning Plant Shut Down.

The selma Lighting Company shut down part Of its plant today for the purpose istalling new machinery and the pub He was for time deprived of electricity for. fans and other conveniences. The street ears. however. were not stopped.
 While machinery was being installed yesterday afternoon a heavy casting fell on the foot of Ike Moore, a negro helper. who was painfully injured. It will prob ably be necessary 10 amputate two toes from the injured foot.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-12
THE PETERS CHARTS.

John Craft of Mobile is a visitor t city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-12

Hon. B. F. Ellis of orrvilie is in Il city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-12

Trains Q and 8 carry pS ' aanta and New oBleans. VII VII siesping car New York ana Xtlanta and New orieanA
 through coach Atania SS, 1 Macon Il g. m. ana LaS' n.
 G, B. Tyler. c. A.. Mont np A. Atlanta. Ga; H- chsries A. Wickershams r.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-12

Todd Atkins has returned home afte an extensive business trip.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-12

llIman drawing room sleepii , superb dining car service
 New Orleans. Dining car
 Cafe observation car All
 New Orleans. Trains bel ange 5:45 D. m. do not ruI .Eonery. Ala; D. P. O'Rou E. Lutz, T. M. MontEon and c. M.. Atlanta. Ga
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-12
Real Estate Transfers.
Personal and Local.

John King, a popular motorman of the Selma Street and Suburban Railway Com pany, has accepted a position with the Southern Railway. He is succeeded by his brother Forest King.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-17
The New Columbia.

Notwithstanding, the excellent
attraction at the Auditorium last
night, the Columbia theatre was
crowded when the curtain rose fol
finest performance ever seen In this
popular play house. Toe success
under the new management was In
tensifed, and Its further and In
creased popularity assured.
The opening act, "Janes'L Lovers"
by the entire company, ELECTED
general applause, and shows care
full preparation on the part OF the
management.
Mr.. Harris fully sustained his ex.
cellent reputation and increased his
hold upon the Columbia audience.
The little acrobats, the Lenigar
Brothers, captured the house.
"They are wonders" was the gen
eral comment. They themselves
were worth the price of the show.
The famous team, Hartwell and
Potter, appeared for the first time,
and were pronounced by all, the
best team that ever appeared In the
city. The crowd wanted them to
stay on the stage all night. They
made chit" which will be dupli
Gated with interest each night this
week.
The Great Santanelle, the young
Hercules, was a marvel. He
astonished everybody. Without
any deception, he did feats of
strength never before attempted
His work was all ION the square,"
which made 1t the more appreci
ated. ~
Tonight at 7:3o, Santaneile will
give q free exhibition In front OF
the Mercer hotel on Wells street.
He will test his strength against
that of any two horses In the city.
It will be man against beast, and
will doubtless attract a large crowd
Previous to the exhibition. San
tanelle will be examined by local
doctors TO show that the feat Is one
of strength, and that no harness"
or other equipment defeats the tafr
ness of the performance.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-17

Young Physician (who has waited for
eight weeks in vain for a case)-Two
months gone and not a dollar earned.
Another week of this and we 60 in the
poorhouse.
Wife-You must have patience, dear.
Physician-You bet your life 1 must,
and darn quick at that.-Comfort.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-17


and h;,v had no trouble with indigestion since, {"
writes .lr. W T. Thompson, Of Townsend,
BroadUdlcr Co. Montana "Words fail to tell
how thankful / am for the relief, as had suf-
fcred so much and it seemed that the doctors
couid 40 rue no good. got down in weight to
I2s pounds and was not able to work at all.
Now weigh nearly 100 and can do days work
cine TO several and shall always have good
word to say for Dr.. Pierce and his medicines"
The Common Sense Medical Adviser,
1908 pages, in paper covers, is sent free
on receipt of Fl one-cent stamps to pay
expense of mailing only. Address d..
R roe. Buffalo. " v.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-17
Browning.

Browning loaned Lord Cslerfdge one
of his works to read, and afterward.
meeting the poet. the lord chief justice
said to him: What l could under
stand l heartily admired. and parts
ought to be immortal But as to much
Of it I really could not tell whether
admired it or not. because for the life
of me could not understand tt.
Browning replied, III a reader OF
your caliber understands 10 per cent
Of what write, think / ought to be
content"
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-17
Il Saflorn, Efah Test

Sailors have a very simple and what
is said to be very effective way OF
determining the edible or nonedble
qualities Of any new varieties OF fish
they may happen to run across. In the
water tn which the fish is boiled, Is
placed bright silver coin. II the coin
retains its natural color during the boil
ing process, the fish is good to eat. but
If It turns dark the food Is rejected.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-17

be chief factors IN
vigorous old age:
Life is sustained
by food, when it is
properly digested
and assimilatcd,
When digestion
fails, there is a loss
of nutrition which
soon shows itself
in physical weak
ness, nervousness,
sleeplessness, etc.
Doctor Pierce's
Golden Medical
Discovery cures
diseases of the
stomach and other
organs of digestion
and nutrition. It
strengthens tn e
body in the only
way possible, by
enabling the as
similation of the
nutrition extracted
from food.
II used ten bottles
of DR.. Piercc's Golden
Medical Discovery
and several walls OF
his : Pleasant Pellets '
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-17

Such Is the fexibility Of our languaGe
that a noble brute may be either IL
thoroughbred st. Bernard or rascally
foreign fortune seeker. - Washington
Times.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-17
LOCAL NEWS
Pine sleighing.

Cossting accidents are In order
Elegant shedding In the country
J. W. Hoff, of Pittsburg, was In
the city today.
The Salem charter bill was killed
In the. legislature.
We have with as now the deepest
snow of the season.
Heaviest snowfall of the season
occurred last night.
]. N. Duval, of Baltimore, Is reg.
istered at the Hotel Wells.
W. W. Supler, of Wheeling, was
a business visitor here today.
3, A. Scrafford, of Freeport, O..
Is guest of the Hotel Wells.
The average small boy has ex-
changed his marbles for sled.
The river will continue to rise
here until about Thursday morning.
A. L. Hendrickson, OF Marietta,
was calling on friends here today.
F. W Stats, of New Castle Pa,
was registered today at the Hotel
Mercer.
Hon. Selmon Wells, of Long
Reach, was business caller In the
city today.
A. W. Freeland. a prominent
business man of Fayfette, w. Va.
is In the city.
Foster Mitchell returned home
last night from a snort business trip
to Parkersburg.
Sleighing parties are being chap
eroned by the younger society set
for this evening.
Numerous coasting crowds will
be In evidence at many of the fine
grades In the city tonight.
earle GiIson,a we'll known driller
of this city, Is home for q few days
from the southern oil field.
The bud of spring has begun to
blossom at our store. E. Stewart &
Co. Watch for ad In this Issue.
John Bishop, of New Martins
Vile, was called to this city this
morning on a business mission.
On account of there not being a
quorum present the council did not
transact any business last evening.
W. T. Koontz, a prominent oil:
operator OF Woodsfeld, Ohio, was
business caller In the city today.
L. Belford, the we'll known plum.
=. Z, returned home last evening
49,. ia short visit to his old home In
Ohio
p.,, N Broadwater and F. D.
,r1Nk went down to Charleston
e on a short business mis-.
sion.
vi, pleased to see business
1870 "" a ao, * here from New Mar.
t,nsp;I,e r, ley are cordially well
come.
1880, n rroI1 booun
JUna.nan n p,A :. passed through
the city this aftei "'n ~
to Reader.
5. T. Kerr, the we - .. Iii - ~,
tographer of New MAJ - The c,t,
transacting business "
this morning
Prof. Johnson informed , LS a. 49,
late hour this afternoon ~ ~
landslide near the depot ha, III Hul,
moved one thirty-secoud of an '
i