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per month for the same period. In review
ing the proceedings in this case General
Chaffee, commanding the Department of
the East, says: 1.-The record shows that in
the controversy resulting in the offense
ing as aggressor in a personal quarrel
rather than in the discharge of his duties,
and while the circumstances are not regard
ed as excusing the action Of the accused,
they are considered as mitigating the Of
Tense. The sentence was approved February
q for so much as provides for confin ement
at hard labor for three months and for
fixture of SO of his pay per month for the
same period, and as thus modified will be
duly executed at the station Of his troop"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-24
LEGAL NOTICES.

SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF CO.
iumbia holding q Probate Court. No. 10718, Ad-
ADMINISTRATION. is to give notice: That the
subscriber of the District Of Columbia, has OBJ
tanned from the Probate Court of the District Of
Columbia letters of administration the estate
of Elizabeth OBrien, late Of the District of Co
lumbia, deceased. All persons having claims
against the deceased hereby warned to exhibit
the same, with the vouchers thereof. legally au-
cated, to the subscriber before the 9th
law he excluded from all benefit of said estate.
Given under my hand this 9th day of March. 1903.
ALEXANDER II. BELL, 313 John Marshall place.
Attest: LOUIS A. DENT, Register of Wills for
the District Of Columbia Clerk Of the Probate
Court ALEX. H. BELL, Attorney. mh1O-tu, st
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-24
THE wEEMs STEAMBOAT co.
DENTISTRY.
THE NEGRO QUESTION.
f News From South Africa Abo'

Bit OF NEWS from South Africa ABOUT
the Presidents Policy.
From the Cape Town South African Spectator
Reuters special informs the Cape Times
that lowing to the strenuous pressure
which is being brought to bear on President
Roosevelt by the southern states, 1t is ex-
pected that he will modify his policy with
regard to the negroes of the United States.
1t is understood that he will withdraw his
appointment of DR.. Crum as collector of
Customs at Charleston. the condemnation
Of which has not vet abated."
1T is understood Is pretty vague I
know President Roosevelt too well to be-
neve that he will be swerved from the path
of duty. merely at the dictation of mobs,
but this interesting message continues fur
Their: TT was arranged that Mr.. Booker a
Washington negro. should address the state
education convention at Florida on Febru-
ary 4; but owing to the indignant storm of
protests which this has raised, the superin-
tendent Of education has forbidden him to
speak,.
And II the Reuter- peoples source Of IN
formation does not enable them to do bet
ter than to confound Booker T. Washington
Of Alabama with a Washington negro. Mr..
Booker" then we would be justified in ac-
cepting any information from them-cum
grano sails.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-24
A Question of Right to Tax.

The United States Supreme Court has
granted a writ Of certioragi In the case of
William A. Wright, controller general of
the state OF Georgia. VS.. the Louisville and
Nashville and the Atlantic Coast Line rail-
road companies. which viii have the effect
of bringing the case to the Supreme Court
for review. The question at issue is
whether the stock of the Western Railway
of Alabama. an Alabama corporation, can
be taxed by the state Of Georgia when held
by q Georgia corporation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-24
RURAL FREE DELIVERY.
Its Widespread Extension Depends on
IMPROVEMENT of the Roads.

Improvement of the Roads.
The remarkable growth Of the rural free
mail delivery system. and the willingness
Of Congress to appropriate money for ex-
tensions faster than the extensions can be
made have been surprising even to the most
enthusiastic friends Of the system. why,
the thing Is spreading like wildfire." re-
marked a gentleman who had been reading
up on the subject. AT this rate. rural free
mail delivery will be universal in few
years."
AT first glance" remarked an advocate
Of road improvement. 'sthfs view appears to
be correct. but in fact such View Is mere
ly superficial. It takes no great amount of
Investigation to convince one that the sys-
TEN must meet and overcome some very
great obstacles before 1t can even become
general. to say nothing Of being universal.
The great obstacle to the general spread
of the rural free delivery system Is the mis-
cradle roads of the country. So far the
system has only been extended to commu-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-24
Theater as Fashion School.
From London Truth.

Red-haired girls should all come up to
town in punches to visit the Lyric Theater
and there learn how to dress to suit their
ruddy locks One Of the characters is called
The Red-haired Girl" and she wears just
precisely the right frocks to go with her
very becoming wig.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-24
There Were Mitigating Circumstances.

Private Daniel W. OBrien. Troop f. It'll
Cavalry, was convicted by court-martial at
Camp George H. Thomas. Chickamauga
Park. Ca. of violating the sixty-second arti-
Gle of war and sentenced to be confined at
hard labor Tor six. months and to forfeit $40
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-24
DOGS, CATS, ETC.

DIR. CECIL FRENCH, EXPERT SPECIALIST.
Graduate Of McGiI University and Royal Vet
Urinary High School, Munich. Germany.
TREATMENT OF DOG & CAT EXCLUSIVELY.
Largest, best-eQuipped Kennel In Washington.
Dogs rendered immune to Distemper by Vaccine
ton. 7lS 18th st. Tel. 2894-Y. mh24-tf
I4TH STREET HOSPITAL FOR ANIMAIS-ALr
ways open; every comfort for patients and board.
ers. 1lth ct. cars carry dogs direct to door.
Surgical and medical cases receive special nurs.
ing. Dog csnasteU. Phone n. HIM. 21o
18th st. mh2f-tf
FOR SALE-LAwN GRASS FLOWER AND GAR
den seeds, sprfng bulbs. parrots, cansries, fancy
poultry. dogs, CATS etc.
sCHMID'S BIRD STORE 7i2 18th st. NV
mh14-tf.& ss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-24
POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.

E. s. RANDALL POTOMAC RIVER LINE co.
DAILY STEAMERS FOR RIVER LANDINGS
Monday and Wednesday at pm. for Colonial
Beach, Coltons and intermediate landings and
landings in Wieomteo river and Nomini and Lower
Machodoc creeks, Va. Saturdays at am. for
Colonial Beach and intermediate landings. and
Eastwood, Rock Point Colton's, Currioman and
landings In Nomini creek.
Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday at am for
Landings to Colonial Beach and Maddox creek.
UNITED STATES NAIL ROUTE
WASHINGTON D. c., TO GLYMONT, MD.
and intermediate landings
The STEAMER ESTEI1LE RANDALL-Daily, ex-
cept Sunday, $50 am. Returning about $3.50 pm.
Passenger accommodations frstclass. Freight re-
ceived until within half hour Of sailing.
E. S. RANDALL, Manager, phone 1865. GEO.
o. CARPENTER, General Agent, Washington
phone 1765. WM. NJ. REARDON. Agent. Alex-
andria, phone so. fe26-tf.25
THE WEEMS STEAMBOAT co.
Spring Schedule-in Effect March 10, 1903.
Steamers Calvert and Potomac viii leave 7th st.
wharf every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday at
pm. for River Landings and Baltimore, arriving
in Baltimore early Tuesday, Thursday and Satur-
day mornings. Returning, will leave Pier No. 8,
Light St, Baltimore, every Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday at pm. arriving In Washington early
Monday Thursday and Saturday mornings. Accom-
modal lions for passengers unsurpassed Baltimore,
Philadelphia and New York freight solicited. All
river freight must be prepaid. STEPHENSON q
BRO. Agents. Telephone Main 745- mh12-tf-l2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-24
Sales Of Poisons.

In making their rounds Of the drug stores,
it is stated, the detectives found that thou
sands Of sales of poisons had been made
during the time, stated. In many drug
stores the detectives were informed that
sales of rough on rats are not recorded.
This preparation is said to contain arsenic.
and in explaining that records of its sales
are not required 1t was pointed out that
the preparation is sold by grocers and
others, as well as by druggists. The law
says that arsenic and It's preparations are
to be recorded There are two sci edules of
poisons given in the law. Schedule A
enumerates arsenic and it's pl SEPARATIONS.
corrosive sublimate. white precipitate, red
precipitate, Linfodide of mercury, cyanide
of pota ssium, hydrocyanic acid, strychnia
and all other poisonous vegetable alkaloids
and their salts, essential oil of bitter al
monds opium and Interpretations, except
paregoric and other Preparations of opium
containing less than two grains to the
ounce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-24

HAVE YOUR HANDS READ By NINE RITA
the worlds greatest palmist and astruioger hold
ing rsesption daily at III st. NV, Of 9Th.
Tes. % and 80 cents. mh23-l2ts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-24
HEARIN G POSTPONED
&A@
Investigation Regarding the
Death of a Child.
ALLEGED POISONING
THE INQUIRY AWAITS CoNCLU-
SION OF CHEMISTS WORK.
Jury Sworn Today and Body Placed
in the Care Of the
Parents.
ALLEGED POISONING

Coroner hewitt swore a jury over the
body of Mary Hamilton this morning at
the morgue. and the body Of the poison
victim was then turned over to her par
ents. The coroner postponed the hearing
indefinitely. but will proceed as soon as
Prof. Hird concludes his investigation.
Prof. Hird, it is stated, found arsenic
enough in the tea kettle to kill several
families, and also discovered quantity of
the poison in the contents of the child's
stomach. The body was removed to the
home of the parents, $50 18th street north
east, from where the funeral will take
place tomorrow. The interment will be at
Mt. Olivet. The police last night released
Joseph Stephen Smith, the husband of Mrs.
Maggie Smith, the fortune teller. He re-
turned home about II o'clock and remained
over night. His wife Is still In custody at
the house of detention. Her daughter is
there with her. Nothing of Importance de-
veloped last night during the police in
vestigation. Capt Boardman had practi-
cally the entire detective force at work
on the case last night. The detectives made
the rounds of the drug stores throughout
the city and looked over the records of
sales made of poison during the past fif
teen months. Thus far they have been I'M
able to find purchase made by anybody
connected with the Hamilton case.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-24

The question of suitable candidate
for the presidency On the Democratic
ticket has caused Mr.. Bryan to be Sc
verely criticised by various newspapers.
All Mr.. Bryan has said is that any
candidate for the presidency on the
Democratic ticket should be a man
who cordially supported the ticket in
1896 and 1900. This is all. If We are
compelled to go outside these and Sc
lect candidate who did not do so,
then we do not deserve the name of
Democrats. we have no party, and we
had as we'll acknowledge the fact once
and for all time. II the brains OF the
Democracy all went to Mckinley or
Palmer and Buckner in 1896, the fact
ought to be known and acknowledged,
and the masses should be turned loose
to seek shelter wherever it can be
found. We for one will never support
Cleveland, and we know thousands who
are of the same mind.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-24
PRESIDENT ENFoRcEs QUIET.

The following dispatch has come
from the Yosemite:
In Difference to President RoOse velJ's
expressed wish, and TO secure his COM
fort while in the Yosemite Valley, the
agents of the Southern Pacific. Ry. in
San Francisco have been directed to
sell not more than rs tickets to the
Yosemite Valley during tie time the
president is to be there.
The above is startling. The word
wish is known to mean command. The
Yosemite Park, a great national reser-
walton kept up by the government for
the benefit of the people OF the whole
country, is to be closed to the outside
world while his excellency uses it as
bis own for fortnight. Thousands OF
tourists may be on their Way to il.
These must be turned aside and their
trip lost to crafty our imperious pres.
ident. In the monarchies of Europe
kings often close opera houses to the
public and have the play OF opera rem
dered to them and their suite, but in
this United States it has not been the
custom to close one part of the United
States during a visit of his Royal
q ighness thereto. This is the largest
hunk of Imperialism the country hos
yet been called on to swallow.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-24
Deaths at SanaervlIIe.

Mrs. Elizabeth Hess died at her home,
near Sangerville, on Tuesday evening
of last week after intense suffering for
more than week. She was the wife
of J. w. Hess and was in the 18th year
of her age. Her funeral was conduct.
ed at Sangerville on the following
Thursday afternoon by Revs. A. s.
Thomas and G.. W. Wine. The de-
ceased leaves a husband and two small
children.
Mrs. Martha J. Michael, aged 81
years, died at her home at Sangerville.
She was widow and is survived by
one son and two daughters. Her burial
took place at Emanuels church on the
4th instant at II clock. Toe funeral
services were conducted by Elder G..
w. Wine.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-24
The Name Kerr.

The following correspondence from
the Richmond Times-Dispatch is OF
interest to many of our readers, and
we publish it with pleasure:
Editor Times Dispatch.
l noticed in last Sundays Times.
Dispatch the pronunci 4tion of Kerr.
The name is pronounced Care in Rich
mond, while in the Valley it is calle7
Car. understand that it IS called
Carr re with the thrilled) in Scot
land, whence the name came orig1
nally. Emigrating to ireland, the
family seems to have been called Car
and in Colonial Virginia, whittier they
came later. the CORFU ption Cyar (o1
Kyar) was placed upon it, as the peo
pie of King and Queen (for instancel
pronounce can't (kyawnt) today.
With our immediate family lin the
Valley it has gotten back to Car,
though the English world will posi-.
bly, ever have it Kerr (Cur.)
There is family in Staunton, who
spell the name Ker. The Stanton
family is rather Scotch English than
Scotch-Irish, yet they pronounce the
name Cyar. I notice the name is spell
ed Ker in "ScOtchish Chiefs.''
l would like to ask DR.. r. p. Kerr
of Richmond, which. in his opinion. is
the original spellings, whether the
name is now spelled both ways in Scot
land, and whether l am correct in Civ
ing the original Scotch pronunciation.
| feel that there is no higher authori
ty than that OF DIR. Kerr, as l under
stand he has recently made tour of
Scotland. Respectfully, =
w. L. KERR,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-24
IN MORIAM.

There have been no editorial para
craps in the Washington Post for a
week now. there may never be any
more, certainly there will never again
be such as have heretofore made it's
columns the delight of its readers, and
that paper the chief among its contem-
poraries in this country in that pecu-
liar line. The following brief announce.
ment clipped from the Post of the 10th
tells why this is, and the eyes of the
country grow dim when they read il
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-24
A Valuable Farm for Sale
on Knapp'S Greek.

l offer for sale my farm. consisting of
4273 acres. About half of fine bottom land
we'll improved. Two dwelling houses,
barn and other outbuildings. Well wa
tered by creek and two good wells. Good
young orchard. Sixty acres of fine mead
Ow, and nearly all of the bottom land
can be put in meadow. Also nne for all
kinds of grain. The timber land is well
timbered with Pine, Oak. Chestnut and
HemlOck. Churches, schools, stores. post
office and railroad are convenient. Situa-
ted nile south of Frost in Pocahontas
county, West VIRGINIA. For further par
ticulars, call on or address.
HUGH DEVER.
apr 10-4t Frost, W. Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-24
Harry L. Merrick.
Born at Nenia, Ohio, Jan. %, 1859.
Died in Washington, April 1S, 1908.
THE LION AND THE LAMB LIE DOWN
TOGETHER.

A dispatch from Cincinnati on the
18th says:
W. J. Bryan was the guest today of
Melville E. ingalls,, president of the
Big -Four Ry. President ingalls, was
one of the most prominent of the So
called "Gold Democrats" in both of
the Bryan presidential campaigns. and
many of the Bryan Democrats are re-
ported as not supporting ingalls, in bis
campaign last week. His luncheon
with Mr.. ingalls, and meeting other
so-calied Gold Democrats was the fea-
ture OF the day in local political circles.
This shows that there must either be
a deal of hypocrisy afioat, or the
political millennium is at hand.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-24
At the Opera House.

The Arnold Stock Company have
been presenting some good plays at the
opera house this week to good au-
diences, who thoroughly enjoyed the
good acting. The specialties are first
class, especially the Desmond trio.
They give three more performances
before their engagement closes Satur-
day night.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-24
Editor Times Dispatch :

1N1oSA = ALhSc 4)loPdUCA
In reply to your note 1 send the fol-
lowing: In book entitled Border
Memories" published in Edinburgh
in 1876, is found at the beginning of a
chapter on 1.-THE Ker Family" the
following: 1.-The Family of Ker, a
word which signifies strength. Is of
Anglo Norman lineage, and the name
stands in the earliest records of the
Normans in this country, the roll of
Battle Abbey, an edifice founded by
William the Conqueror, to commemo.
rate the victory which he gained over
Harold II on the 14th of October, 1866.
The family was noble and illustriOus
one in France before the conquest
and William s companion became the
progenitOr of the Scotch and Irish
Kerrs." The name, like many others,
is spelled in several ways by different
branches of the family. Kerr being
now the more common spelling. though
the Duke OF Roxburgh spells bis name
Ker. The pronunciation, however, in
Scotland. is always the same as if it
were spelled Kear, like ear. with a K
preixed. and if one wishes to be en-
sirely accurate he should roll the r.,
but he must have Scotch tongue to
be able to do that. Your correspon-
dent may be interested to know that
the Kerrs of Scotland in old times
were border people, great fighters, liv-
ing near the borders of England and
it was a common saying that none of
the Kerrs ever died with their boots
off," The motto of the family, as seen
on the Coat of Arms of the Duke of
Roxburgh, the head of the family, is
Forward in the name of God"
ROBERT P. KERR.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-24

ANY CHURCH or parsonage or insti
tuition supported by voluntary con
tribution will be given liberal
quantity of the Longman & Martinez
Pure Paints whenever they paint.
NOTE: Have done so for twenty-sev-
en- years. Sales: Tens of millions of
gallons; painted nearly two million
houses under guarantee to repaint if
not satisfactory: The paint wears for
periods up to eighteen years. Linseed
Oil must be added to the paint, (done
in two minutes). Actual cost then
about $125 a gallon. Samples free.
Sold by our Agents-B F. Hughes.
Staunton; N. 1. Kagey, Weyer's Cave;
Foster Bros, Mt. Meridian; G. H.
Cohron, Stuart's Draft; ]. B. Roden,
WaynesbOrO. APPS Emo
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-24

There is noticeable decline in the
number and vastness of the proposed
trusts, since Judge Thayer pronounc.
ed his Northern Securities decision.
We fear great many very worthy
and active business men have been
thrown out of employment by this
decision, and that we will hear muir
murings about arrested prosperity.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-24
Dissolution Notice

The partnership heretofore existing
as Waldrop & Adkins, at Swoope. Va, is
this day dissolved by mutual consent. The
business will be continued by W. H. Ad-
kins, to whom all persons indebted to the
firm will please make payment.
R w. WALDROP,
w. n. ADKINS.
l cordially recommend to the patrons of
the old concern and others, Mr.. A dkins,
who has purchased the business.
Feb. 2. 1908.
APPS 4t* r. W. WALDROP.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-24
FOR SALE.x

$50 acres of timbered land. situated near
Iron Gate. Va, beng part of the original
tract belonging to D. A. Kayser, decd.
The land is we'll located for farming, fruit
and grazing purposes. One mile from R.
R. Well watered. Good road through the
entire property. The wood on the land
can be made to pay for the property at the
prise at winch 1t can be bought. Most of
the land is comparatively level and easy
of cultivation. Fine range for cattle.
This land can be bought for IS per acre.
H Don't miss this chance.
For full information call on or address,
]. J. Shirley, Executor.
apr 10 3m Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-24

Our Representatives, Churchman
and Walker, have set their feet firmly
on the Jamestow project. 1t is to be
hoped when the question comes up in
the Senate our representative there
will as faithfully and as truly voice the
wishes of his constituents, by dealing
it death blow likewise.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-24

1t is a singular fact that the only
persons in this quarter who favor the
appropriation to the jamestown Ex.
position are those who pay no taxes.
Such people have never been averse to
spending other peoples money.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-24

Owing to the tact that l have to collect
the tax of North River District, makes ii
impossible for me to see all the voters in
person, therefore take this opportunity
to announce myself candidate for SHEER
IFF of Augusta county and City of Staun-
ton in the election of November 5, 1908,
subject to the Democratic Primary. l res.
pectfully solicit your vote. and promise if
elected to fulfill the duties of the Office to
the best of my ability.
Respectfully,
mar 81 4t* & If J. A. WALKER.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-24

The recent speech OF ex.President
CleYeIand on the negro question is a
very sensible utterance. 1t will take
more than that speech. however, to
re establish him in the confidence of
the Southern people.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-24
Announcement.
SH ERIEE

hereby announce myself candidate
for Sheriff of Augusta cOu MY and city OF
Staunton, and respectfully solicit your vote
in the election, November 3rd, 1908, anG
promise if elected a faithful discharge Of
the duties of the Office to the best of my
ability. Subject to the Democratic pri
mary. Respectfully,
apr 1O-tde w. ARTHUR WILSON.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-24

~ AAAaAA6hOSs
The kidneys are you
blood purifiers, they fill
ter out the waste Of
impurities in the blood,
If they are sick or oui
OF order. they fail to dc
their work.
Pains, achesandrheu-
matlsm come from ex-
cess Of uric acid in the
blood, due to neglected
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-24

FOR SALE.-Two Peerless @ Engines.
Good as new. Apply to
BROWNEEE BROS,
apr "a 3t* Lyndhurst, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-04-24
OVer-WOrk Weakens
Your Kidneys.
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.

All the blood in your body passes through
your kidneys once every three minutes.