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The Washington times., 1903-08-13
EVANSVILLE NOTES.

HYATTSVILLE. Nd. Aug. I3.-The
delegates 10 the Democratic county
convention from Hysttsville, Bladers-
burg Evansville and Laurel districts left
this morning by way Of the Chesapeake
Beach Railway for Marlboro.
In Republican circles matters are
quiet. considering that the primary
meetings VIII be held next SATURDAY
The sentiment IN FyattsviIlc and
Bladensburg districts appear 10 be in
favor OF Mudd as opposed 20 McComas.
The probabilities are that antI-McComas
delegates VIII be sent from both dis
trfcts. Cecil Calvert made a strong
speech faV0rlng McCOmas last night at
an open air meeting. and hts remarks
were well received, but there were not
enough Republicans present to gauge
sentiment
Mss Edythe Gallant gave party Tues
DAY night in honor OF Miss Annie Murray.
Of Georgetown. There were present
Misses Eva Fowler, Emily Hickey
Marie Mcguire, Claire Matungly. Mar
guerite Matlngly and Annie Murray,
and Mcssrs. +. Block, T. BreitIing, VIII
Hayron. W. Hampton Hickey. FranG
Mud. Robert W. Wells, ana Clarence
Wilson.
Miss Susie McChesney gave a party
Tuesday night TO celebrate her eigh-
teeLth birthday.
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BUYING EQUIPMENT.

The Baltimore and Ohio has begun to
make purchases of equipment in proper
tion to the other improvements contem-
plated by the system. II is announced
from Baltimore that contracts have been
awarded TO car builders and others for
s600. 600 worth Of rolling stock. which is
10 be used TO handle the business Of the
Worlds Fair next year The contract
covers the construction Of forty pas
sengor cars. forty baggage cars and
thirty mail cars. Deliveries must com
mence in December. The Baltimore and
Ohio has also placed orders for several
OF the big locomotives like those re
Gently purchased by the Chesapeake and
Ohio, which arc to weigh 100000 pounds,
and which are TO do away with double
heading the heavier trains in mountain
Gus countries.
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JUDGE BUNDY ORDERS
DINNER FOR PRISONER
Old ard Sick Virginian Found Begging
or Street-COUrt Fed ard Sent
Him Home.

William Gorin, an cid man from Viz
GINA, vas IN the Police Court yester-
day charged with vagrancy. He was
weak from hunger. and explained 10
Judge Bundy that he had been in Alex
and-iG and wanted 20 go 70 his home In
fredericksburg 10 be treated for his III
ness, and that some Alexandrian put him
on an electric car, and nc came 20 Wash
ington instead of going 70 Fredericks-
burg.
A policeman arrested the old man on
Pennsylvania Avenue, where he was beg
ging 90 get money enough 10 return
home.
Judge Bundy took Gorin's personal
bend and ordered Agent Massie. OF the
Prisoners' Aid Society. 20 get the man a
square meal and put him on the train
going 20 Fredericksburg.
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THE JOINT HANEUYERS
OF ARMY AND MILITIA
Recommendations of Gen.
Bates to War Department.
MIMIC BATTLES A FEATURE
Arrangements for Fort Riley and West
Point, Ky.-Many State
Troops.

Mai Gen. John C. Bates. command
ing the military DEPARTMENT. of the
Lakes. has made recommendations 90
the War Department concerning the
joint maneuvers Of the regular army and
the militia organizations of the various
States.
Arrangements have been made for
maneUvers at West Point, Ky. between
september % and october 16. ManeuverS
viii be held at Fort Riley Kan. for
ten days beginning October -
Troops at West. Point.
The troops which VIII take part in the
West Point maueuvers are as follows.
One regiment Of Wisconsin infantry.
three regiments and one battalion Of
Michigan infantry, three regiments and
one battalion of Indiana infantry. two
regiments of Kentucky infantry. two
regiments of regular infantry, three bat
tericS OF regular artillery and twenty
troops OF regular cavalry. including the
entire EarrisOns at Chickauauga Park
and Jefferson Barracks. besides detach-
ments Of engineers and signal corps
men.
Fort Riley EaneUvers.
The Fort Riley maneuvers will be the
largest held in the United States this
year. Il is purposed to have regiments
Of militia from Kansas. Missouri. Ar
kansas, Nebraska and Iowa. besides all
Of the regular troops stationed at the
large posts Of Fort Lcavcnworth. Fort
Riley and Fort Reno In addition to all
these troops. General Bates has recon-
mended. With the approval of Secretary
OF War Root, that three regiments Of
regular infantry be detailed for service
at the Fort Riley maneuvers.
General Young and many other promi-
nent officers viii probably attend these
mancuvers. which are designed 20 give
the militia practice under actual war
conditions. Special interest centers in
the mimic battles which viii take place
on the last days % the maneuvers.
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WABASH PLANS.

General Passenger Agent Crane. Of the
Wabash Railroad. passed through Wash
ington yesterday en- route from the
plans OF the railroad ne said that the
Coulds we're ready TO operate tic
Chicago. St. Louis and Toledo branch OF
the road. Contracts had been made, he
said. for one hundred and fifty OF the
finest passenger. cars the manufactures
can make. Among these vehicles are 10
be several club cars. which are 70 be
fitted with pool and billiard tables.
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LAcKAwANNA IMPROVEMENTS.

The improved service Of the Hoboken
Ferry Company in the brief time the
Lackawanna Railroad has been in con-
troll is an indication of what may be
expected when the company's larger
plans for its suburban traffic have been
completed. OF the present feet Of boats
six have already been placed on the
Barclay and three on the Christopher
Street run. one more boat on each
line VIII be in service next week
In evidence Of the change in manage
ment tle familiar Lackawanna shield Of
blue and white appears On the stack Of
each boat, while the name Lackawanna
Railroad is painted on each side.
In Newark alone improvements are
costing about S1Oe0. O0U. which eIimi-
mates twenty-seyen street crossings. al
at grade. From High Street west 10 the
city limits, on the main line and Mont
clair branch, the tracks viii be de-
pressed between retaining walls. with
street crossings overhead The eIeva-
ton and depression viii be for three
tracks. assuring one track for fast sub
urban express trains, in and out OF
New York An immense double deck
bridge at the Passaic River. with q draw
span Of 221 feet. and street trestIe work
on either side will allow passenger
trains 20 pass on the upper deck and
freights on the lower Already $3.50
tons of steel for bridges have been or
dered, and the work. when completed.
viii enable the Lackawanna 10 handle
its commuters to and from New York
with the utmost efficiency.
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clares. by the goat chewing the stamps
on five full barrels Of whisky. Not hal.
an hour later an inspector hove n sight
There were no stamps and Mckinley was
open 10 severe punishment and financial
loss
The inspector secuted the goat story.
the saloon man, with a damp eye, offered
TO have the pet killed In order 10 sx-
anime the stomach and prove his asser-
ton. The goat has been sacrificed. ana
expert chemists have the stomach for a
thorough examination.
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REGULAR MEETING OF
NATIONAL LODGE, A. o. u. VI

At the regular meeting of National
Lodge. no. 3, A. o. Z. W, lest evening.
al its hail, Fifth and C. Streets north
west. much business OF importance was
transacted One new member was
initiated. The committee having charge
Of the excursion 10 Chesapeake Beach
on Monday, August q. reported that
tickets were being disposed OF at O.
rapid rate. An enjoyable day, weather
permitting. will be guaranteed 10 all
who 90 with the lodge on that day.
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Red HUE, Noted Hotel Thief, Robbed
American House. But Case Was Settled
New York Police Who Have Him Custody Must Find Another Charge
Story of Stupendous Bluff.

When Henry Abel Alfred Barit caught
Red Hyle" in the act Of leaving his
room in the Herald Square Hotel, New
York. with some $4,000 of Mein Herr's
money. there was rejoicing in police
circles throughout the country over the
capture Of one of the most noted hotel
thiefs in the United States. and one who
has managed 10 ply his nefarious traffic
almost uninterruptodiy for thirty years.
In his work on professional Grim
inaIs, former Chief OF Police Thomas
ByTnes, of New York, thought Kyle
worthy of prominent place in the
book and gives his history. showing
that he was born in Cincinnati fifty
three years ago. and learned the
butchers trade. His wife and children
still reside there. HyIe seems to nave
a mania for robbing hotels. and when, in
1871. he started his career of crime. he
gave mp a lucrative saloon business 10
DO so. He has operated all over the
country. stopping at leading hotels as
a guest. and then ransacking the house
He robbed the Palmer House. Chicago.
three times in one month Ex-Ch;cf
Byrnes explained that Hylc could DO
this BY reason of his peculiar red beard
which grows so rapidly that he can
change its style and his whole appear
aEce in few days. Chief Byrncs re-
cords but one Penitentiary sentence
against Hyle. He vas discharged from
the Northern State prison. at Michigan
City, Ind. July 90 1889. after serving
three years and nine months FOR robbins
a man at the Occidental Hotel, Indian
apolis- He has been arrested a number
Of times, but always escaped punish-
uent.
DID "Job" in Washington.
When their captive was recognized
IN New York. Inspector McClusIy at
once said the man was wanted in Wash
tngtcn for $1,000 job at the old Ameri-
can House and wired Major Sylvester to
acquaint him of the fact that HyIe was
in custody. While this is mistake in
that Hyle is not wanted here. he did do
the Job" in question. and the story o.
how the deal came 20 be Squared" IS
the history Of perhaps the only bIun
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Goats appetite D1iUes
Saloon Man 10 DoSDQj1
Animal Sacrificed 10 PrUe Possession Of Revenue Stamps
TO a Skephcal Memphis Inspector.

MEMPHIS. Tenn, Aug. IA rapa-
oious goat. accustomed 70 feed on all
brands OF free lunch, succumbed yester-
day after eating a few harmless looking
and toothsome revenue stamps.
There IS mourning IN the saloon Of J.
J. Mckinley. for the animal was not only
e family pet. but in its last moments
became worth several hundreds OF dol
lars. Upon its testimony hangs the fate
OF It's owner IN regard 20 a heavy fine.
All this was caused. so Mckinley de-
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FREIGHT AGENTS MEET.

The second annual meeting OF the
Freight agents Association OF Virginia
and North Carolina is In session az The
Chamberlin Hotel. Old Point. Fo-ty-tive
delegates. representing the various rail-
way and steamship companies Of tho
two states. are IN attendance. The
sessions are secret II is reported that
an effort is being made 10 agree upon z
uniform schedule OF rates covering the
territory represented.
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7 he Sufferers
Fron1 Colds

are numbered by Millions. not including
those whose annoyance by association
amounts almost 20 suffering
And yet Il is q fact, az capable OF dem
oustration as any problem TN Geometry.
that Dr.. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder Has
Does, VIII Cure Catarrh and Colds.
What are the Catarrhal Millions going
10 90 about IL
Or. kgneW's Heart Cure relieves hear3
disease lH 80 minutes.
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DRAWS COLOR LINE.

NEWPORT NEWS. Va. Aug. 13.-The
color line has been drawn by a union
labor organization here. The Machin-
ISIS Union or Newport News, the local
branch Of the International Association
Of AaChinists, last night voted 20 sever
it's aEIauOn with the Central Trades
and Labor Council The Central Trades
and Labor Council recently admitted
representatives Of negro labor unions to
its membership.
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CARS WRECKED.

A freight train was wrecked Yesterday
on the Shenandoah Valley branch Of the
Norfolk and Western. three miles north
OF Roanoke Twenty-six cars were
piled up and considerable track was torn
up No one was seriously injured. The
wreck was caused by drawbar falling.
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BLOCKING THE Tunnel.

small delicatessen store and vine
shop may hold up the Pennsylvania
Railroads building Of IT'S tunnel under
the East River, which IS 10 form part
Of the system centering in the new
terminal to be erected IN New York
The contractors started work today
removing the plate glass windows from
some of The store buildings on the east
side OF First Avenue. between Thirty
second and Thirty-third Streets. In
this block there were originally thir-
teen stores. and all except three wera
vacated lest month. One OF those that
remained was saloon. and today it
made a satisfactory settlement with The
railroad company.
Proprietors Of two stores. however.
are holding OUT J. Goldstein. who
has a wine shop at 554 First Avenue. and
J. Arneth. who has q deIcatessen store
at No. 5S6- The proDrietors OF these
stores say they viii hold possession OF
the premises until the expiration OF
their leases on May 1, 1894, unless they
receive the extra compe nsation they
have demanded from the railroad COM
pauy.
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VISITING WASHINGTON.

W T. Leahy, the assistant general
passenger agent OF the Chicago and Rock
Island. and Perry GrlTen. the travelling
passenger agent Of the same system. are
in the city on business and are expected
TO remain several days. They are visit
Ing old friends. and spent some time
today with Assistant General Passenger
Agent Bronson Of the Chesapeake and
ohio
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GONE TO BALTIMORE.

Col 5. p. Heze. Of the Baltimore and
with the general officers Of the road
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that was ever worked on the willy thief
and is best told in the words OF ~
torney Sigmund j. Block, who was
formerly On the detective force, md
who. with his partner, Detective Ran,
arrested Hyle and engineered the re-
covery of the stolen goods. Says Mr..
Block:
During the first Cleveland inaugura-
ton the city was full of crooks OF all
kinds Toward the closing of the inaug-
uration those arrested were brought to
Police Headquarters preparatory TO be-
ing sent away. In looking over the ar
ray Of prisoners, I noticed one by the
name Of Shank Campbell. from Ohio,
and I believed that I could make case
against him.
! requested Lieutenant SwiudeIIs, the
inspector in charge, to hold Campbell
until I could investigate the case. re-
turned few minutes later. and found
Campbell missing. There were two men
in charge Of the Fifth Street door. which
was seldom opened. who had been hired
10 assist the officers. and I concluded
that the man paid his way out. 7 called
finally succeeded in locating him In
house on Missouri Avenue. We also found
satchels full Of plumber. of which Camp
bell denied ownership.
Met Kyle on Stairs.
we arrested Campbell and in going
down the stairs a man came into the
house wearing an immense New York
Democratic badge. I thought That had
seen his picture somewhere. so I let
Raf have Campbell and started toward
the new arrival He took to his heels
and ran through an alley TO Penusyl-
vania Avenue and into a tailor shop,
where I arrested him.
My captive proved to be the note2
Red Hyle, and I had him committed TO
jail
Not having any positive evidence
against him, planned a scheme 70 fast
en- some Of the many robberics occurring
during the inauguration upon that gang.
or to recover the property. Major McE
Dye. the Chief OF Police. was most
anxious TO recover a watch chain ana
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INCREASED EARNINGS.

Norfolk and Western earnings for the
fiscal week of August increased SIS. ESQ.
and from July 10 date 1881, 076.
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rocket belonging to Judge Reagan. Of Tex
as, who priced the property on account
/ OF a picture of his wife. which was in the
locket. readily got the consent Of
Major Dye 20 work out the scheme.
Among other losers was Pete Duffy.
/ Of the American House. I procured his
aid and he went with me to the Jail.
| instructed him to pick out a red headed
man OF gang OF prisoners that would
be brought before him, and state that
| he recognized him fully as the man who
got away with S13J. stolen out Of the
room Of his cashier after midnight. Pete
acted his part very well, and accused
Kyle in a dramatic manner. This scared
Kyle, and he asked Duffy to go back
with him to his CELL but under my adj
vice Duffy declined. Kyle then called
me, and I pretended that I would have
nothing to say 10 him. but that wanted
/ to prosecute him
we then left the Jail, knowing full
well that some one would come to see
me. which. proved to be true. A. 3.
Williams. now dead, then a prominzct
lawyer. came to see me, and asked ne
what ] wanted to do in the Kyle case.
I told him I would rather prosecute the
case, hut if return was made Of all the
property that the gang had stolen from
the hotels ! would use my best Offices
10 have Kyle released
Williams with a smile. said: I will
say to you privately that you have nc
case, but ] am willing to help you re-
cover the property
Wife Pleaded for Him.
about a week later 7 received note
from Williams. calling ne TO his Office.
There found a good-IooEIng woman.
with two handsome red-beaded chill
dsoa, who proved TO be Mrs. Kyle. or
Hyleman. agd their two children. She
begged me to let her husband 20. say
ing that she had brought with her an
the stolen property. which The gang was
willing 70 give Up. 7 consented. and re-
covered the much priced watch chain
and locket Of Senator Reagan. Pete
Duuy's money. and other articles stolen
from the hotel amounting in all TO
about $4,000 Kyle was thereuDon re
leased
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Weekend Seashore Excursions via B.
s. o. r. r.

Commeucing jane %, every Friday ana satur-
dsry. returning until following Tuesday 10 At
lentic CITY. Caps Nay, Sea Isle City, and ocean
City. 50 for the round trip
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POISON FOR FIFTY
FOUND IN SANDWICHES
People Attending an Auction Sale
Become Violently III.

LEEsBURG, Va. Aug. 13.-Fifty per
sons attending a sale OF dairy stock at
the county seat OF Senator Stewart. Of
Nevada. at AshbuIn. near here, were
poisoned from eating sandwiches sup
posed TO have been affected with
--Ouaine
Senator Stewart provided lunch for
the buyers. consisting of coffee, ham
and beef sandwiches and other edlbles
Almost Immediately after the lunch
dozen or more buyers became violently
i'll. At first the matter created little at
tendon. but as ono after the other was
stricken with cramps and nausea the
crowd became panic-stricken. the sale
was stopped and horsemeu dispatched
post haste for she nearest physicians.
Every person who ate beef sandwiches.
fully fifty in number. was seriously III
at enc time. The physicians announced
late last night that all the patients were
out Of danger.
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Senator Stewart is stIl al mis- farm
near Lecsburg. where the sale Of stock
ls iu progress. His representative in
Washington said this morning that the
reports from LecsbuTE OF a number Of
ptomaiue poisoning cases was greatly
exaggerated, that several persons were
taken Ill. but that the conditions were
not as grave as press dispatches had re-
ported. II was also stated that Senator
stewart f. no- about 10 sell his farm.
The sale now in progress viii embrace
only certain stock that the Senator CON
not give his attention 20, and not the
entire farm
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EXCURSIONS.

srECIAL SATURDAY. EVFNTvG TRIps-
STEAMER HARRY RANDALL
For COLONIAL BEACH and COLTONIS WHARF
from River View Wharf. foot 9TH ST., al s:s5
pm, home again II pm. sunday. Tickets, coed
80 days; Colonial Beach. 81: Colton's. 81 50.
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KING TO TAKE The BATHS.
LONDON. Aus. 13--King Edward left
London to-day for Marienbad. Bohemia.
where he viii take the baths.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-01-01

| 80 Caroline Rouse, Clayton.
80 Lydia B. Stranger, GIassboro, in her e5th year
80 Lydia Richmond, Bridgeport.
DECEMBER.
Margaret D. Ballinger, Paulsboro; aged s.
years.
Mrs. Wallace, Paulsboro.
August Kinburger Aura; aged 4s years.
Cornelia Herbert, Woodbury..
W. s. L. Norris Woodbury.; aged 81 years.
Albert @. North, Blackwood
Mrs Charles Zane, Williamstown.
Asa Garwood, near Ashland; aged 4s years.
10 Susan B. Goodwin, Pitman Grove; in hel
45th year.
10 Mrs. Thomas Goodwin, Glassboro.
Il Julia L. Sharp, Aura
Il Samuel L. Grant, near Smithville; aged 81
years.
IA Robert Briggs, near Marlton; in his coil
year.
l6 Anna $. Haines, near Woodbury.; in the 54ti
year OF her age.
Il Mrs Garrett Sheets, Mantua
Is Mrs Richter, Westville
% Capt. John L. w. Wentz, In his 10th year. az
81 Verna Matilda Zell infant, Woodbury..
" Rev. w. s. Barnart Wenonah; aged 81 years
% VIM. Blake, Lakewood; aged 55
Is Walter Pedrick, Pedricktown; aged 80 years
26 Sarah Harris, Woodbury.; in her 5sth year.
q Silas Richards, of Jefferson.
% Mark Swape, of Mantua aged 49,
26 Annie NJ Afford, Clayton
30 Sam'l G. Lord.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-01-01
TROLLEY TINE TARLE.
REGISTER OF SALES.

Jan. Spy Sheriff Jones.
Jan. 10-Eliza d. Risner, near Pedricktown.
Jan. 12-By Sheriff Jones.
Jan. II John A Brown, real estates neal
Thorofare.
Jan: 17-James W. Hughes, "a mile from Hard
ingville.
Jan. 10 By Sheriff Jones.
Jan. 1e-By Sheriff Jones.
Feb. 4-Mssters sale, Isaac G. Gruf, Mullica Hill
Several farms at private sale.
PERSONAL PROPERTY
Dec. 26-Adjourned sale of VIM. H. Moore. be
tween Bridgeport and Centre Square.
Dec. 27-Lewis Beehner, at Evan.
Dec. 3O-Walter Parsons, near Thorofare.
Jan. 5-Sarah E. Zane, administrators, near
Barnsboro.
Jan. 5-Thomas B. Gross, midway betwee
Gloucester and Westville.
Jan. 7-Theo. Chew, knights Run School House
Jan. Property of Daniel f. Hendriekson by
Wilson T. Jones.
Jan. S-Wm, c. Evans, near Hurffville.
Jan. 10-Wm. E. Cooke, near Nortonville.
Jan 10-Wm. E. Cooke near NortonviIle.
Jan. PIT. W, Synnott, Near Westville.
Jan. 15-Chas. Blensinger, near Mt. Royal.
JAN 14-Hram NJ. James, sewell. n. J.
Jan. 19-Personal Properly of Henry G. Lacy,
decd, Evan.
Jan. 2O-Emma F. and Elisha G. Ballinger,
admrs. near Sewell.
Feb. BE. E. Stiles, near Pedricl1town.