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Middletown transcript., 1903-04-04

! sode at the florists, and closed
by begging her not to thing ill of
| him for being the bearer of such
news, as hevery greatly regretted
the necessity he felt he was un-
der to warn her, and expressing
the hope that with her knowledge
of the affair, an influence might
be brought to bear that would
counteract any evil tolls into
which her husband had-proba
bly, unconsciously-fallen and
that happiness might once again
be hers. This note he dispatched
by the bell boy, about the time
he judged she might have re-
turned from church. A half
hour later white inclosure was
handed in at his door. He tore
1t open and read:
Mr.. Horace Worth-Dear Sir:
To say that was amazed at the
contents of your note falls far
short of expressing my feelings.
If not asking too much of you,
will you please call at my home
at four o'clock this afternoon?
I appreciate your intended kind
ness. 1 reserve all else to say
to you in person. Sincerely
yours, Agatha Mayhem.
The writing showed signs of
agitation, and it was with quickly
beating heart that Mr.. Worth
presented himself at Mrs. May
hew's door, tthe appointed hour.
He was admitted by the maid and
shown into the parlor, where he
was at once joined by Mrs. May
hew. The pallid face and swollen
eyes, for which he was prepared,
were absent. Instead she greet
ed him with smiling countenance
Mr.. Worth, said she, I sent for
you, not-as you probably sup
posed-to question you farther
concerning my dear husband,
but to free your mind from the
unjust. charges which I give you
the credit of honestly believing.
At first I was angry overyour in
timation, but I believe you to be a
gentleman, and that you took the
course that you did from sense
OF. duty. Fifteen years ago the
Goth of last March we were mar
ried. On that never-to- -be-for-
gotten day, I wore a bunch of
violet3, and the table where the
simple luncheon was spread was
decorated with the same. Since
that day; the Goth of March has
never failed to bring from my
dear, thoughtful husband, a fra
grant cluster of violets; and two
months ago, as usual, when he is
at that time, there came
by express a box of the sweet
flowers, containing this card, and
she held out the we'll remembered
bit of bristol board, on which was
written, "To my d Ring. with
hearts best love-Laurence."
The next mail, continued she,
brought his usual daily letter, in
which he told the joke of your
supposing hewas bachelor, how
you asked if he was sending flow
ers to his best girl, and of his re-
ply. That is just like Laurence,
TO have a little quiet fun at your e.,
expense, by never correcting :
your erroneous supposition. I a
nope you will forgive him for it, a
ust as I have forgiven you for c
your slanderous thoughts of my :
and she smilingly ex-, I
;ended her hand.
Just how Mr.. Worth managed
o take her hand and bow over it,
;tammer out his sincere apollo
,ies, and get out into the street,
le never could clearly remem-
,er. But it is a fact that when :
le finally found refuge in his
DOM at the hotel, he feelingly re- !
marked to himself:
I wish I had three feet, SO I
,onld stand on two Of them, and Z
rick myself with the Other!-Lum- =,
YER RevieiC. tf
Middletown transcript., 1903-04-04
REDUCED RATES TO NEW ORLEANS

On account of the meeting of the Ma
tional Manufacturers Association at New
Orleans, April Is to IL, the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company will sell excursion
tickets to New Orleans and return, Apri
IL, IL, and l3, good going on date of sale
and good returning TO reach original start
ing point not later than April 10, from
all points on its lines, at reduced rates.
By depositing with Joint Agent at New
Orleans between April IL and 10, and
payment of fee OF fifty cents, an extension
of return limit my be obtained to reach
starting point not later than April 50.
Middletown transcript., 1903-04-04
Snrinr Eerfilizars

Stored in our Warehouses by bag OF
ton, for Oats, Potatoes, Tomatoes, AS
paragus, Corn, Berries, Peach Trees and
General Trucking. Send your teams and
orders along. Prompt attention.
JESSE L. SHEPHERD.
The Washington times., 1903-08-31
MAYORS COURT CASES.

In the mayors court this morning,
Hon. George L. Simpson presiding. the
following cases were disposed of:
Simmon beavers, arrested by Police
man Lyles for being drunk and dis
orderly, was fined $3.50
Charles Griffin and James Self. ar
rested by Policeman Ferguson, charged
with being disorderly. Griffin was dis
missed, and Self was fined S.
David Grayson was arrested by Po-
lieeman Garvey for being drunk. He
was sent to the almshouse
Ida Freeman, a negress, was arrested
by Policemen Beach and Belts for beat
ing Lizzie Thompson. She was fined $40.
George Brookes. John Penn. and Ellen
Kemper, were arrested by Policemen
Bettin and Beach for disorderly conduct.
The first two were fined IS and the other
dismissed.
Daisy Bonnie, arrested by Policemen
Bettis, Lyles and Henderson, and John
Henry Jones, for the same offeuse, for
feited their collateral.
Rose Bell and John Ford, arrested for
bad conduct. were dismissed
Robert Taylor was fined S. for letting
his cows run the streets.
The Washington times., 1903-08-31
JUDGMENT FOR CONTRACTOR.

James o. Steep, a local contractor,
has obtained a judgment for ss1:75 aud
costs in a suit filed by him before Jus
tiee Of the Peace H. Randall Webb
against the firm Of Littlefeld. Alvord &
Co. The suit grew out OF hauling elm
ders TO the Colorado Building. at the
corner. of Fourteenth and G Streets
northwest. Out OF the tickets for Isl
loads about 43 were rejected because
they were signed in the name Of the
engineer OF the building, when that in
diyidual did not attach his name or
authorize any one to do so. 1t was
claimed that the engineers name was
forged. The plaintln's attorney ad-
mitted that the tickets were not signed
by the engineer. but claimed that the
loads. nevertheless, had been delivered
The plaintiff was represented by Attor-
ney Frank J. Wissner. while the de-
PENDANT was represented by Attorneys
Truett and Campbell Darlington.
The Washington times., 1903-08-31
o4LEXANDRLA SNEWS NOTES
INVESTIGATING DAHL'S DEATH.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Aug. 31.-The in
quiry into the case of Edgar Simmons.
the negro, who. it is alleged. was the
last person TO see Frederick Dahl alive.
was begun in the police court this morn
ing. Ben Hughes, Kate Hughes, Sallie
Jackson, Jennie Gordon, Emma Jack
son, and Grace Beale. were examined,
and gave statements as to the move
ments of Simmons on the night Of Sat
urday, August %. Dahl. il will be re-
membered, was founud drowned OF this
city last Monday morning. He had been
employed aboard the schooner Nellie
Craige, which was lying at Smoot' s
wharf, and was supposed TO have fallen
overheard accidentally. The captain OF
the vessel and three mates aboard did not
think. however, that DahTs death was
accidental, and an investigation was be-
gun. Simmons went aboard the vessel
last Monday morning. and upon being
asked by the crew where their mate,
Dahl, was. he replied that he had left
him in a safe place" Later he met Cap
tain Lane in the streets, and asked him
for a Job aboard the vessel. saying that
Dahl was locked up at police head
quarters. Investigation at police head
quarters revealed the fact that Dahl was
not locked up, but that he had been
found drowned.
The mayor, after hearing all the evil
dence this morning, continued the case
for further investigation.
The Washington times., 1903-08-31
SERVICES IN THE CHURCHES.

There were no services at Grace or st.
PauIs Protestant Episcopal Church. At
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church the
Rev r. K Massie conducted services.
At ST. Mary's Church the Rev. Father
Ennis, of. Georgetown University,
preached the sermon at the 1920 O'Clock
mass At the Second Presbyterian
Church the Rev. J. E. Triplett conduct
ed the services. The Rev r. r. West.
of Washington, conducted the services
al II a. N. and at p. N. The Rev.
Rolvix Windsor, of Washington. preached
at the First Baptist Church The other
churches of the city heard sermons from
their resident ministers
The Washington times., 1903-08-31
TWO BRAKEHEN KILLED
BY SUNDAY ACCIDENTS
One Occurred on B. & o. and One
on Pennsylvania.

Two deaths of railroad brakemen were
reported yesterday. both met in the line
of duty The dead men are Christian
Bailey, twenty-five years old, who lived
In Baltimore. and was employed on the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. and Rob-
ert l.. Binkley. twenty-six. of 735 Fourth
Street southeast. employed by the Penn
sylvania.
Bailey was injured early in the morn
ing. He was assisting in making up a
train for Baltimore in the yards at
First and F Streets northeast. A sudden
reverse of the engine caught Bailey be-
tween the bumpers, crushing him about
the body and legs. He was taken to
Providence Hospital, where he died at
noon. Coroner hewitt investigated. and
gave a certificate OF accidental death.
The railroad took charge of the body,
had 1t prepared for burial. and sent 1t
to Baltimore. Bailey is survived by a
wife.
Binkley was instantly killed shortly
after p. m. at the Ninth Street and
New Jersey Avenue southeast crossing
of the Pennsylvania road. Yard engine
No 101 was backing a string of cars,
when the one on which Binkley was
standing jumped the track Binkley
jumped from the car to save himself.
but fell beneath the wheels, which
passed over his neck. almost completely
decapitating him.
The body was removed to the morgue
and Coroner hewitt informed. AS in the
other case he found no one at fault, and
gave a certificate of accidental death.
The body was turned over TO Lees
undertaking establishment. Funeral ar
rangements have not been made Blink
ley is survived by wife and two chill
dren.
The Washington times., 1903-08-31
ISAAC PRYOR, COLORED,
FACES TWO CHARGES
Believed to Have Stolen Colt at ely
mont, Md.-Arrested on Saturday.

Isaac Pryor. the alleged negro horse
thief arrested Saturday by Acting Ser
geant Cats, OF the First precinct, now
has two charges to answer instead of one
Pryor was arrested Just after having
disposed of horse for s13. which ne
had stolen from George Winter. OF Ac-
cokeek. Nd. The money was found IN
his shoe.
Mr.. Winter told Sergeant Cats that
the negro had left bay colt in place 90
the gray horse. Inquiry at Police Head
quarters developed the fact that the
theft of the colt had been reported from
Glymont. Md. 1t is supposed that Pryor
was stranded at the picnic held at ely
mont on Friday, and took that method
or getting home.
Pryor has been held for the District
grand jury in $500 bonds.
The Washington times., 1903-08-31
NEGRO WITH BROKEN NECK
LINGERS A WEEK AND DIES
Operation on James Feeney Fails t.
= Continue Life.

James Feeney, the negro bricklayer
who. fell from a scaffolding while work
ing on a new house at IS K Street north
west. breaking his neck. died at the
Emergency Hospital yesterday morning
about 9 o'clock.
Feeney. who was thirty-four years
old. and lived at ii De Frees Street
northwest. was on a scaffold on Monday
last when it gave way Feeney's neck
was broken at the third cervicle ver-
zebra
At the Emergency Hospital the opera
ton of laminectomy was performed. a
portion OF the bone removed, and the
opening closed. For a time it seemed
certain he would recover. but yesterday
he suddenly sank and soon died. An
autopsy was performed this morning TO
ascertain the exact cause of death, and
Coroner hewitt has decided to hold an
inquest tomorrow morning at II O'Clock.
mainly TO bring out evidence concerning
the construction OF the seaffold. It is
said 10 be clear that the mans death
was due 10 his own carelessness.
The Washington times., 1903-08-31
IRELAND TO GRAND JURY
ON HOUSEKEEPING CHARGE

Worthington II. Ireland, at one time
newspaper man here. and who was
captured on Saturday afternoon by Let
ter Carrier Edward T. Turner while he
was forcing an entrance to the house
of Eugene A. Barr, FOG E Street north
west, was arraigned in the Police Court
this morning, on the charge of house
breaking. Ireland waived preliminary
examination and was held for the ac-
ton of the grand pury. and placed under
a bond OF $780,.
Ireland has not as yet been able to
procure counsel. and friends say that
when the case is brought for trial &C.
Tense Of insanity will be set up. 4 is
probable that the bond will be procured
in the next few days.
The Washington times., 1903-08-31
NEGRO DROWNED AT
SOMERSET BEACH, VA.
John H. Barnes, the Victim, President of
Social Club.

John H. Barnes. a negro. living at
1888 Street northwest. president Of
the Lone Star Social Club, was
drowned at Somerset Beach. Va. yes
terday afternoon while bathing. The
club went TO the Virginia resort yes
terday on an excursion. Barnes was
swimming some distance from shore,
when he suddenly threw up his arms
and sank.
1t Is supposed he was seized with
cramps. Friends made an effort to
reach him, but were not successful On
their return to the city they reported
the matter to the police and the har-
bormaster. The latter are unable to
render assistance, however. as the ac-
cident occurred outside of their iurisdic-
ton.
The Washington times., 1903-08-31
WRECK VICTIMS IMPROVING.

The Alexandrians who were injured By
the collision at the Long Bridge last
Saturday night are progressing favor
ably. Mary Creegan, who was injured
about the feet, was able to sit up yes
terday. The other persons injured
Henry K. Fields. Mark Price, Lawrence
Leatherland, and James Hall-are slow
~ recovering from their injuries and the
shock. The conductor of the damaged
car. Harry Hudson, is still suffering
from shock and some bruises. but is
otherwise doing well.
The Washington times., 1903-08-31
MOTHER OF lUNATIC
RECEIVES HIS PENSl0f
Court Takes Action in Case of Philip
- pine Soldier.

p In the matter of James A. Sinnott. a
lunatic confined in the Government Hos
ting in Equity Court No 1, today signed
an order authorizing Frederick A. Fen
ming. committee of the lunatic. to pay
$50 per month for the maintenance of
Susan Sinnott, mother of the ward
The petition filed showed that pen
sion of $50 has lately been allowed the
lunatic- based on mental disabilities re-
ceived while soldier in the Philippines.
The Washington times., 1903-08-31
DEATH RECORD.

The following deaths have been re-
ported to the Health Office for the
forty-eight hours, ending at noon to-
day:
William Page, 20 years
Thomas ]. Clark, 81 years
James Simms, SO years
William Reed, 81 years
John McKelvey. 81 years
Phillip Willis. 50 years
Americas Street, 81 years.
Cornelia Neal, 40 years
Samuel H. Riley. 81 years
Amy Butler. 20 years.
Dewitt c. Bailey. 19 years
Francis S. Larkin. 1 year.
Aaron Perry. l year.
Eli Morris. 19 months
Olive r. Barr. months
William Bell . months
William p. Coates, months.
Infant Of Frank and Emily Cudlip, !
day.
The Washington times., 1903-08-31
STOLE IRON PIPING.

Spencer Barnes and Alfred Contee
were in the Police Court this morning,
charged with the larceny of twenty feet
OF iron piping from John T. Neumeyer,
plumbing contractor. The prisoners,
who were employed as laborers on the
plumbing contract, stole the piping and
sold it to junk dealers. On plea OF At
torneys Sellers and Jones. Judge Mills
gave the Light" penalty of $40 or thirty
days each.
The Washington times., 1903-08-31
THE ACEWS or GEORGETOWN

Fawcett, Harry Grove, William Collins.
and Philip Houser. One hundred and
twenty-five members of Reno Council.
No. &c. Jr. o. U. A ~. of Tenleytown.
OF which deceased was a member, at
tended the funeral. Among the many
floral tributes were a broken column
sent by the employees at the Center
Market. and pillar by Reno Council,
No. &c. The funeral was one of the most
largely attended ever conducted at Ed
brooke Methodist Episcopal Church.
The Washington times., 1903-08-31
DEATH OF MRS. cuvILLIER.

Mrs. Cuvillier. the estimable wife OF
Samuel Cuvillier. died at her home m
South Lee Street yesterday morning.
TIE deceased had been in bad health
for some time. but was taken worse yes
terday morning and died. She was in
the sixtieth year of her age.
The Washington times., 1903-08-31
SENT TO JAIL IN DEFAULT
OF BOND FOR GRAND JURY

William. alias Buddy. Johnson. who
was arrested yesterday afternoon for
assault on John Davis. on Saturday
night, in Gordon Avenue northeast. was
arraigned in Police Court this morning
on charge OF assault with a dangerous
weapon. He was held for the grand
jury under $500 bond falling which he
was sent to Jail
The Washington times., 1903-08-31
Information for Fishermen

Condition of the water-Great Falls
Temperature, 20; condition. 2 Dale
carlia rese rvoir-Temperature, 70; con-
diticn at north connection. 2; condition
at south connection, 3. Georgetown dis
tributing acknowledgements rs:
condition at in1uent gatehouse, 8; con-
dition at efiuent gatehouse, Z. Wash
ington City ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS rs:
condition at influent, &c; condition at
efluent &c
The Washington times., 1903-08-31
FUNERAL OF SAMUEL RILEY.

The funeral of Samuel Riley, who died
Friday afternoon at his home on Ches-
apeake Street. Tenleytown, took place
yesterday afternoon at o'clock. Serv-
ices were held at Eldbrooke Methodist
Road, the Rev Edwin H. Smith. pastor
of the church. officiating The interment
was made in the Methodist Cemetery in
the rear of the church. The pallbearers
were Elmer Robey, Fred Robey. Samuel
The Washington times., 1903-08-31
DISTRICT OFFICIALS
RETURNED FROM VACATION

Warner Stutler, superintendent of the
District street cleaning department, and
Walter c. Allen. Electrical Engineer of
the District. were at their desks this
morning after spending several weeks
out Of town.
Mr.. Stutler has been visiting .cIa-
tives at his old home. West Union, w.
Va, and Mr.. Allen was away on a seven
weeks trip.
The Washington times., 1903-08-31
PEAcEMAKER WAS STABBED.

Warner Smith. while trying to act
as peacemaker in a fight at an early
hour this morning, was stabbed in the
cheek by David Johnson. one OF the
combatants. Johnson was brought to
court this morning. and charged with
assault. He received a sentence of 500
fine or sixty days as an alternative.
The Washington times., 1903-08-31
NEGRO STEALS A BANK.

James Hicks. negro living in Mad
ison Alley northwest, employed in the
saloon of John O'Brien, New Jersey
Avenue and T Street northwest, stole
a small savings bank Saturday night
The bank contained s14. Detective ODea
was informed and caught Hicks with the
bank in his pocket. AS O'Brien refused
TO prosecute. Hicks was released in
Police Court this morning on his per-
Sonal bonds.
The Washington times., 1903-08-31
MARRIAGE LICENSES

John z. Popp, "a, and Carrie Seiberr,
21, both OF Baltimore.
Charles A. Spates, q. and Laura A.
Burns. 20.
Robert D. Howard, "a, and Lila C. Ma
Ghetto. Is.
John. F. McCleery. so. and Elizabeth
D. Poole, 81
The Washington times., 1903-08-31
NEGRO DIES SUDDENLY.

George Smith. a negro, twenty-four
years old. Of Cooksey's Court south
east, was taken suddenly i'll about $50
O'Clock this morning Before a physician
could reach him he was dead. Coroner
hewitt found death due 10 natural
causes.
The Washington times., 1903-08-31
TIMES BRANCH STATION.

Want advertisements and subscrip-
lions for The Evening and Sunday
Times will be received at regular office
rates at the Library Pharmacy, corner
Second Street and Pennsylvania Avenue
southeast
The Washington times., 1903-08-31
ORGANISE OF ST. ALBAN'S.

Clark Middleton. who has been sub
stituting as organist of St. Adams Epis-
copal Church, on Wisconsin Avenue.
near Tenleytown, has been made perma-
nent organist of the church, as re
suit of his excellent work III that CO.
pacity.
The Washington times., 1903-08-31
POLICEMAN SLIGHTLY HURT.

Policeman John Buckley, of the Sixth
precinct, was slightly hurt on his way
home this morning. In boarding a car
At Four and G Streets south
west. he slipped and fell, spraining his
back. He was later able to go home.
The Washington times., 1903-08-31

Extraordinary offer Of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road. Only S23 % for the round trip from Wash
hotels. Tickets sale August 81 and SepteIn-
Der !.
The Washington times., 1903-08-31
TWO SERIOUS CHARGES
CONFRONTING STEIGER
Forgery Is Certain, With
Bigamy Probable.
UNDER ARREST IN CANADA
Detective Parham Will Bring Him to
Washington for Trials Here
and at Roanoke.

Detective Alpheus Parham left Washing
ton today for Barrie. Ontario. Canada, to
take into custody Joseph D. Steiger, OF
Roanoke, Va. wanted here and in his
home city on charges of forgery and
false pretenses. and possibly bigamy.
Steiger is said to have forged his
brothers name to numerous checks
Edward Steiger was injured in a rail-
road accident so severely that it was
necessary to amputate a leg. He re-
ceived sum OF money from the rail-
road company and from an insurance So
ciety. This was paid while he was still
helpless, and It Is stated that Joseph
Steiger took advantage of his condition
to obtain about 5000 of this money by
forging his brothers name. It is also
alleged by the Roanoke police that he
forged the names OF his parents to other
checks.
Sought New Fields.
These transactions were finally discov-
cred, and Steiger came to Washington
In Roanoke he left wife and two chill
dren. Here he boarded at the restaurant
at Eleventh and Streets. of which AL
bert T. Scanland was proprietor. The
cashier of the restaurant was Lulu Will
bingham. The two were mutually at
tracted, and presently an engagement
was announced. Then came a letter to
Miss Willingham, announcing that Stei-
ger was already married. Steiger then
took the name OF his brother, and a
man from Roanoke confirmed the state
ment that Joseph Steiger was married
Joseph, posing as Edward, readily ad-
mitted that fact. The result was that
about month ago Steiger and Miss
Willingham walked into the restaurant
and announced that they had been mar
ried in Baltimore.
When congratulations had been Of
fered, Steiger announced their intention
OF at once going to New Mexico to live.
HIS asked Scanland TO cash a check for
$40. and William NJ Smith, another
boarder. TO take up one for SO He
was accommodated in both cases. The
couple then left. Instead of going TO
New Mexico. however. they went to Can
ada. a fact that was attested by letters
received from the new Mrs Steiger.
Checks Were Protested.
In the meantime both checks given
here. which were signed Edward Stei-
ger. came back protested. The local
police took the matter up, and a war
rant for Steiger was sent to the Can
adam city. Last night word was re-
eeived from Chief of Police King. of
Barrie. stating that Steiger was under
arrest there. and asking instructions.
The detective will bring Steiger back
without extradition papers If he will
come. If not, PAPERS will be obtained
The first Mrs. Joseph Steiger is said to
be greatly affected by the exposure of
duplicity in her husband, and has re-
turned TO the home of her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Williamson, of Bedford
county. Virginia.
The Washington times., 1903-08-31
Ube Uin1es.
ADJUSTMENTS OF THE DAY.

LAFAYETTE-Eugenie Blair in "Zaza," SIS
pm.
ACADEMY-''When Women Love-" pm.
EMPIRE-'A Romance of Coon Hollow" 2
and pm.
LYCEUA-'"The Cherry Blossoms" 2:15 and
Sis pm.
AMERICAN LEAGUE PARk-Baseball, Wash
ington vs. Boston, and 1 80 pm.
ST. ANTHoNY'S CHURCH, Brookland-Lawn
Fete.
CABIN JOHN BRIDGE-Haley's Band.
The Washington times., 1903-08-31
LYNN-LOZANO WEDDING.

Selma S. Lynn and Jane Lozano were
quietly married last Saturday in Wash
ington at the Four and a-half Presby-
terian Church Both the parties are we'll
known in this city, where the marriage
came as a surprise.
The Washington times., 1903-08-31
HARVEST SUPPER.

The annual harvest supper OF Ed
brooke NJ z. Church, Tenleytown, WILDE
held on the church lawn. September 8
g. and 10.
The Washington times., 1903-08-31
EXCURSION ON THE CANAL.

The Progressive Pleasure Club will
give an excursion up the Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal next Sunday.
The Washington times., 1903-08-31
sI.oo to Harper's Ferry and Martins
burg, and S25o TO Luray and Return,

The latter including admission 10 CaVerns- Via
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. leaving Washing
ton S am. Sunday, September g. Returning,
leave Luray 6, Martinsburg 100, and Harper 5
Ferry Sis pm. day.
The Washington times., 1903-08-31
ISSUE OF SCHOOL PERMITS.

The issuing of school permits viii be
begun at the opera House tomorrow
morning at o'clock.