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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-02
nILLINERS SHHIINDLED
BY CLEVER SHARPER
ShreWd Fellow Operating Here Has
Eluded the Police.

From many parts of Washin gton com
plants have been received within the
past week OF the operations of a clever
swindler, who has worked successfully
chiefly among dressmakers, obtaining
sums of varying amounts
In spite of a vigilant lookout by the
police. the man has worked so systemat-
ticaIIy as 10 cover up his tracks COM
pletely, He has shown great shrewd-
ness and daring
The chapter of depredaJions opened
about a week ago, when the swindleT
called upon an uptown modiste and rep
resented himself as an authorized agent
Tor a widely known soap concern He
said the firm was introducing a new
preparation, possessing rare qualities,
which made It the best in the market.
As an inducement 20 purchase the
soap, the man said his firm would present
buyers. however large or small. with a
handsomely decorated chair as an ad-
vertisement The gift would be forward
ed Immediately after the purchase had
been made
The swindler is giftetls with a persua-
sive tongue. and has a propossessing ap-
pearance. and the intended victim rcadI-
~ falls into the open trap
An investigation of the complaints a.
veloped thai the preparation is . mix
ture of several inexpensive Ingredients
costing for each bottle about 10 cents
while Sl50 has been charged by tht
swindIer. The labels on the bottles were
obtained from druggists
7 Before coming here. his same maj
operated in Baltimore. His victims
there. TOO. were many but he succeeded
in evading the police at every point.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-02
THE DEATH RECORD.

The following were the deaths 70
twenty four hours reported at III
Heath Department up TO noon today:
Hannah Closer. Sc years.
Matthew c. Huddiestcn, 70 years.
Julia A Powell, SO years.
Peter Holt, IS years.
Alexander A Raft a years.
Christiana r. Hortin. IS years.
Helen NJ Irwin, - years.
William T. Young years.
Hattie Garvey, . years.
John Jones, years,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-02
A Row of Dwellings.

a row of six handsome eight-room
dwellings is 10 be built in Thirteenth
Street. one square south Of Lincoln Park
The Improvement is to be made by Wal
ter E. Wright. the real estate man. and
James " French, the owner of the
real estate The block will cost $4,000
". l.. Webster. the architect. has
drawn the plans for the row. The build
CT has not yet been chosen. The plans
call for six two-story. press brick front.
bay window dwellings They are ar
ranged with paTlor. reception hall. din
ing room, kitchen, and pantry on the
first floor, and four bedrooms and bath
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-02
Che Uin1es.
AMusEMENTs oF IL 81.

ACADEMY-"Alphonse and CASTOR, and
P m
AMERICAN LEAGUE PARK-zya Washington vs.
Philadelphia, p M
CHASE'S- Marie .BressleT and Polite Vaudeville,
2:l5 and s:15 p. m-
CoLUAfBIAs.The B,rgomaster,'' 2:15 and SO
2 ~
EMPIRE Bijo1 Stock BurlesqueTs, a.i5 and
s.lJ p m
LAFAYETTE-Louiz Mann in All on Account
OF Eliza. S:l5 p IN.
LYCEUM-Al Reeves Company and BUrlcsque,
2:I5 and s:i5 p. m
EATIoNAI-'The Siher Slipper" s:15 p
BENNINJf- Races. 3 p ~
NEW WILLARD -8Iusz-aIe hy Francisco Maria
Cuardsbassi, Z p D.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-02
One WOman's Experience With a Grip,
Remedy.

While suffering from a severe attack
OF the grip and threatened with pneu-
monia. Mrs. Annie II. Cooley, OF Middle
field, Conn. began using Chamberlain 3
Cough Remedy and was very much bene-
flied By its use The pains in the chest
soon disappeared, the cough became
loose, exPectoration easy and in a short
lime she was as wen as ever. Mrs
= Cooley says she cannot speak TOO highly
IN praise OF this remedy For sale BY
Henry Evans. wholesale ard retail. and
ali druggists.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-02
PROTECTION FOR MONEY
COLLECTED IN TAXES

For the better security of the money
collected for taxes and from other
sources. z. G. Davis. the Collector. has
been authorized TO place iron bars Oh
the windows of his Office on the first floor
of the District Building. Major Syiyes-
ter has also been directed to detail an
additional policeman for duty in the
building from O'Clock p. m. 70 midnight.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-02
REAL ESTATE FIRM ORGANIZED.

Jay c. Howell and Charles NJ Wilson
have formed a partnership TO conduer
a real estate. loan and insurance bust
ness. The business was incorporated
Yesterday under the name of Howell &
Wilson. Incorporated. with capital
stock OF $1,000 Frank 5. Applemau is
also named as one Of the incorporators
Mr.. Howell. for the past fifteen years
was secretary Of the Columbia Title
Insurance Company Mr. Wilson also
has for many years been connected with
the same company.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-02
MRS. BEACH ASKS 4
LIMITED DIVORCE

Mrs. Ella N. Beach. who on last Tues
day instituted proceedings in the SD
preme Court OF the District. against her
husband, Clarence y. Beach. TO regain
possession Of her hfteen-months-old
child. yesterday filed d petition asking
for 3 limited divorce She says that since
their marriage N 1899 her husband hiss
treated her with great cruelty Mrs
Beach is represented By Attorneys
Maekey & Mackey
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-02
MATINEFS TONORPOW.

AMERICAN LEAGUE PAEK-W Washington VI.
Philadelphia, p. m
CHAsE'S- Marie DRESSER and Polite Vaudeville,
2:15 p. M
EMPIRE Biiou stock BurIezques. 2:15 p m.
LYCEUM-J Reeves Company and Durlesque,
2.l5 ?. u.
BESNING-Racss. 3 p M
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-02

Several cases of dirt washing on side
walks reported TO the District Commits
sioners by the Police Department were
acted upon by the Board today with
reference TO the assessment Of cost for
removal OF the debris. II was found, &C
eording TO these reports that notices
could not be served on the nOn-owners
direct TO put up guards TO keep the dirt
from washing down in the future The
cases were referred back 10 the En-
gineer Department for the assessment or
costs TO be made against the property
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-02
GRANTED A DIVORCE.

Janet Scott was yesterday granted q
divorce from Edward A Scott The de
cree. which is signed by Justice Could,
states that the separation is granted
because of the desertion of Mrs. Scott
By her husband
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-02
TELEPHONE COMPANY
INCORPORATION PAPERS

A certificate OF the incorporation Of
the Telephone Company Of America has
been fIed IN the Office OF the Recorder
Of Deeds. The company viii deal prin-
cipally in improvements IN antlseptic
attachments IN telephone mouthpieces-
The capital stock is 500 600. and the in
corporators Orrin II. Savage, J. Dewey
Richards, and Ernest L. Squire
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-02
) CITY BREYITIES.

DR.. Joseph Taber Johnson, of S26 Far
Tagut Square. will be informed that
house waste coming under the title of
garbage cannot be disposed Of at his
discretion. According 10 the contract
existing between the District authorities
and the Washington Fertilizer Company.
garbage must be delivered to the col
lectors OF the company.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-02
Extension to Berens' Bakery.

W. Berens q Sons, the bakery firm,
viii begin Immediately the erection Of
an extensive addition to its present es-
Enlistment in E Street. The building
624 f Street. next to the present bakery,
is to be removed, and new structure
10 cost $4,000 is to be erected in har-
mony WITH, and as a part of the present
plant.
Architect 4 P Clark has completed
the plans for the structure. 1t will be
Of brick and three stories in height
The builder will be John H Lane In
the near future the company will rebuild
the present bakery building. thus max
ing an entirely new plant
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-02
THE WORK OF LOCAL BUILDERS.

room on the second floor. They VIII
have two-stOTy porches- The houses
will be 116 to 126 Thirteenth Street
southeast
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-02
sIas to Baltimore and Return s1.zs.

Vfa Pennsylvania Railroad. Tickets on sale sat
1I dav and SUNDAY, April and 3, limited tn
last train returning from Baltimore SUNDAY
April >. All trains except Congressional Lin
lied
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-02
EXCURSIONS.
MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED.

Norfolk and Washington saean1er for Norion
and Fort Monroe. $3.50 p IN
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-02
Special Easter Train Service to Allan
tic City via Pennsylvania Railroad

Special train ri parlor cars, day coaches, and
dining car VIII leave Washington Al PA p M
Thursday. FRIDAY. and saturday April p, DO,
and H. arriving Atlantic City 5-35 p. m-r VIA
Delaware River Bridge Route Returning leave
Atlantic CITY Monday, April I3, al ID a. HI-s az
irving in Washington ut $3.50 p NJ
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-02

4 lot Of Suits worth up to 50
the sizes run from 81 10 81, but
they are mostly 81 and %. If
they fit you, You get a bargain,
indeed, at ...-..-.....
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-10-30

house and the officer made straight for
him. 1t was the daughter who caught
sight of him first and gave the alarm,
and the father gained the shelter of the
house before he could he come up with.
The sheriff was warned away, and
when he refused To 60 he was fired on.
Ii was the girl who sent two or three
bullets whizZing close 60 his head, and
i'm return he lifted his hat and rode off.
The sheriff didn't return 10 Clinch-
vile and raise a posse TO ride back
with him and storm the house. For a
day or two he turned things over In
his mind and said nothing 10 any one.
The more he thought of the matter the
more interested he became i'm Miss Fer
guson She had fired upon him and
driven him away. but at the same time
he remembered that she blushed as he
looked into her eyes. The result of his
cogitations was that when he next rode
toward Plum creek he was alone. As
he drew near the house the girl showed
n the door with rife in her hands.
Joe rode forward without drawing rein
and as he dismounted at the door he
carelesSly observed:
Miss Ferguson, | am in trouble. and
l am in hopes you will consent to help
me out"
IF YOU have come to arrest father let
me tell you that he shan't 60" she re-
piled.
1t is my duty, you see. If don't do
it | shall be guyed out Of the county
They won't put up with a sheriff who
lets a girl drive him off. If | can make
you realize this perhaps you'll lend me
the aid l want"
What. To arrest my own father
"Not exactly that. I'd like him to
take my horse and ride into town and
see Lawyer Boon. Boon is rather ex-
pecting him. and he'll give him good
legal advice. When he returns I'll ride
on TO see Turner, who bought the cow
I'll mention two or three little matters
TO him. and | guess he'll be glad 10 drop
the case. II don't seem to have the
warrant with me today, and Of course
| can't arrest man without war
rant"
But you asked for my aid said the
girl
"Why-why, I'd like you to sit right
here while your father is gone and talk
to me. As the sheriff Of Brandy coun-
~ it's my duty TO arrest your father,
but as Joe Bailey it's my duty toto
ITO what. sir?'
ITO fall in love with you and come
counting and marry you whenever you
will do me the great honor Now, then.
is ii shooting or-Or what?"
And there was no shooting.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-10-30
ALL WENT IN 4 Bon CAR
Mother aud Daughter Travel with Their
Belongings, Including Live stock,
En- Route I Cuba.

Bay City, Mich. oct. 26.-With all
her farm and household belongings. in
Guiding horses, cattle. Il calf, chickens
ducks and geese, Minnie LisS, the
daughter of former Kawkawlin town
ship farmer, and her mother, who is
over 40 years old. started i'm Il box
car for Cuba few days ago. The
couple looked rather forlorn as they
slowed themselves away in the car
i'm order TO care for the live stock
while en- route to New York. but they
were full Of hope and energy and cX-
pect to make their fortunes in their
new island home.
Miss LiSS recently sold the old home
stead farm for $500. invested a part Of
the money and the savings Of the fam
lily i'm a Cuban land scheme. and start
ed out. dependent on her own re-
sources only ON the long journey. They
were bound for New York city TO take
steamer 10 Cuba. 1t is said that
one of the reasons for her desire 10 20
so far away from home was the per
SiStent attentions of widower with
his aged mother and eight children to
support. who wanted Miss Liss TO as
sumo the burden with him, and who
refused TO take no for an answer.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-10-30
A Feline Accuser.

recent writer on eats tells the fol-
lowing story: a physician of Lyons.
France, was requested 10 inquire into
the circumstances of a supposed muir
der that had been committed OF wo-
man in that city. In consequence of
that request he went TO the house of
the woman, where he found her slain.
A large white cat was seated on the
cornice of a cupboard at the far end Of
the apartment, where IL seemed TO have
taken refuge. 1t sat motionleSs. with
It's eyes fixed on the corpse. it's attitude
and looks expressing horror and az
fright. The following morning it was
found in the same station and attitude.
and when the room was filled with Of
ficerS Of Justice neither the Gathering
OF the soldiers arms nor the loud CON
versation OF the company could in the
least degree divert its attention. As
soon. however as the suspected per-
sons were brought in it's eyes glared
with increased fury. its hair briStled it
darted into the midst Of the apartment,
whore it stopped for moment TO gaze
at them, and then preciptately retreat
ed under the bed The countcnances of
the assassins were disconnected. and
they were now for the first time during
the whole course of the horrid business
abandoned by their atrocious audac-
itv."
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-10-30
snakes as Articles of Diet.

Italians are partial TO harmless
snakes and have no objection to eating
them when cooked A frtura com
posed Of the common wood serpent's
flesh is even regarded as a dainty by
the lower orders in Rome. Florence
and Naples and is often served up to
them in their dingy restaurants. Pari-
slams Of the inferior classes are also
great eaters of fried snakes. but unwit-
tingly SO, for the reptiles are palmed
off on them as eels. Thus the appar-
emily appetizing dishes known as mate
lotte danguille and anguille a la tar
tare are often in low eating houses
nothing but harmless snakes caught i'm
the wilder part Of the Nincennes wood
and brought up to n special market
near the Place de la Republique. 1t is
probable, however, that even If the
members OF the poorer classes here
who occasionally indulge i'm fried or
stewed cells were appraised of the fraud
practiced at their expense they would
evince no loathing nor even lack OF
appetite, seeing that they are ready to
devour not only horse1esh, but meat of
mule, donkey and dog any day in the
week.-LondOn Telegraph.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-10-30
THE GRANGE
Conducted by ]. w. BARROW.
Press Correspondent New York state
Grange
THE GRANGE RITUAL.
Its Beautiful Teaching Unapprecf-
ated by Most Patrons.

The American Grange Bulletin
touches upon very important matter
in the following article 1t says: AS
members of the grange we frequent
ly boast OF the teachings of our ritual.
What is the best thing in it? Don't
answer without thinking. Perhaps you
hadn't thought. Possibly you know
very little about the ritual-and you
are an officer teacher in the grange.
And if you, with your opportunities
and responsibilities, must hesitate and
confess TO yourself that you know very
little about the matter, how do you
suppose your new members would be
able 10 answer the question?
Here is a suggestion, not for this
week or next. but for suitable time
this month or next. or some other
month. Plan ritual programme. Ask
dozen members TO select the best
sentence from the ritual and be pre-
pared to repeat it and give reasons for
thinking il the best Ask three others
to read the ritual for the purpose of be-
ing able TO Judge which of the dozen
answers is best. The decision may be
based on the selection alone, on the
selection and the explanation, or on the
explanation alone.
The important thing is to get your
members interested in searching for
the choice things in the grange ritual.
Mere memorlzing' without regard to
thought will amount TO little but the
good things are worth committing, even
If the lessons they should teach are
not appreciated at the time. The get
ting by heart with the idea Of under
standing the meaning as well as the
order Of the words will do good be-
sides being an interesting exercise and
valuable discipline.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-10-30
His Dufy
ASSber~|
BY John AN e w
Copyright, 1908, IN 4. c. Mcclure
COPYRIGHT, pOs, by 4. c. Mcclure

The people of Brandy county not
only liked Joe Bailey as n man among
them. but everybody said he was Il
sheriff TO be proud of. He showed no
favoritism and was all for duty, and
when warrant was placed in his
hands il was sure 10 be served If the
''within named had not left the state
or turned up his toes. Brandy county
was comparatively new, and there
were all sorts of critters TO be met with
and all sorts of warrants TO be served.
1t thus happened that Joe Bailey one
day found himself riding over the prai-
RE toward Plum creek To bring in one
James Ferguson, charged with the
crime of stealing COW. The only
thing he knew about the man was that
he was n widower, lived in sod house
and had a daughter with him.
In due time the sheriff arrived at the
Ferguson claim and dismounted at the
open door. As he did SO a young
woman came out to see who had ar
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-10-30
Odd Newspaper Names.

Newspapers have peculiar names
here and there. One was started In
the village of Woodbine, Ia, and the
owner called ii the Woodbine Twlneth.
There is the Oakland Acorn i'm Oak
land. Here are some other bona fide
names Of past and present Organs"
Shannon Sod House. Fargo Springs
Prairie Owl, Valley Falls Lucifer, Car
den City Irrigator Tombstone Epitaph.
Lake City Prairie Dog, Dodge City
Cowboy, Greenfield Cap Sheaf. South
Center Bazoo, Admission Hot Blast.
Wano Rustler. Kinkaid Knuckle, Lebo
Light. Spearville Blade, Chestervllle
Paralyzer and Garden City Bundle Of
StickR
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-10-30
A Grange Omcered nv Women.

Union grange Of Southington. Conn.
since Jan. /. when all the offices were
filled by lady members, has been max
Ing fine progress. At the opening Of
the year sixteen were initiated. the rit-
uals were tabooed, and such degree
work has never been seen in the grange.
Two successful Institutes were held
early In the spring. Josh Whitcomb"
was well presented at the town hall
and a neat sum returned to the treas
ury. These ladies have proved that the
success of grange is secured once II
has a live corps of officers and care
full, tactful and resourceful lecturer
American Agriculturist.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-10-30
TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION.
Some Suggestions For the worthy
Lecturers Programmes.

Sometimes it happens that lecturers
of subordinate oranges are at loss TO
know what subject TO suggest for dis
cussion at grange meetings. We sub
NIT a few that will be found interest
ing and profitable.
Is the local telephone an advantage
to the farmer!
What is the best for the average
farmer. special or mixed farming
From what may the farmer receive
the most education In his calling today?
Have men or women exercised the
greatest influence on civilization and
happiness?
Which is the best for a young man
a college education or an eighty acre
farm?
What is the cheapest and best way
OF building n road?
Is ii right To exempt life insurance
companies. saving banks and loan as
sociations from taxation?
Are farmers receiving a reasonable
return for the capital and labor in
vested in their farmsf
Should country schoolhouses be used
as centers for social neighborhood
meetings?
How many pounds Of butter should
good dairy COW make in year and
what should she be fed?
Should the government or state aid
in defraying the cost of constructing
highways built according to standard
requirements?
Would the importation OF farm labor
ers through the department of agricul-
ture at Washington he desirable?
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-10-30
what Would BE First Degree ?

Iron Mountain, Mich. oct. 20. -
Nels Il. Erickson has been found guilty
of murder in the second degree and
sentenced to a term of not more than
thirty nor less than twenty-five years
dering his father. John Erickson, May
Is 1902 The fathers skull was shat
tered with charge of buckshot and
then the body was Secrted in the
woods near the village of Norway. aft
or $1,000 had been taken from it by
the murderer.