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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-06
Willie Wanted to See
Picture in the Papers
Thought II His Time to Be
Exploited as a Hero--Started a Fire.

BOSTON, Mass. June 6.-An over
lowering desire to have his picture IN
the newspapers prompted eight-year-old
Willie" Kelley. of 9 Charles Street.
Dcdham, 10 start a fire endangering
$4,000 worth Of property and causing
almost that much loss. The little fell
low made a confession in the presence
Of Chief Harris, Of neAham, a repre-
sentative OF the fire marshal. and Mrs.
Mary Kelley. the boys mother.
The. fire, which nearly destroyed the
lumber yards Of the Curtis & Pope
Company. and two or three surround
ing dwellings, including that of the KEEL
ieys. was so evidently Of incendiary
origin that investigation was begun.
Willie" graphically described how
two evil looking men-maybe tramps-
had come up the railroad track and de-
hberatelv started n fire in a pile of
shingles Willie cOurageOusly shout
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-06
RETAIL CLERKS EXCURSION.

The Retail Clerks International Pro-
tective Association gave their first an
nuai excursion to Marshall Hall today.
The weather was pleasant and the
clerks carried a number of persons on
their first trip 70 the resort. and on the
o'clock trip a still larger crowd was
taken down. II is expected quke a
large number OF persons will go on the
last trip tonight The feature Of the
excursion will be two baseball games,
one this morning and one this after
noon. The morning game will be played
between the Episcopal and the South
ern Methodist mines OF the Sunday
School League. and the afternoon game
will be played by the Norris Peters. OF
Washington. and a picked nine from
Fort Hunt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-06
ARMY OF DOCTORS
AT ATLANTIC CITY
American Medical AssOcia-
ton in Session There.
DELEGATES GATHER TODAY
Eotable Reports on Scientific Research
From Able Pens Are
Read.

PHILADELPHIA. June G. - Members
Of the American Medical Association,
which holds its annual convention at
Atlantic City this week, are already on
hand
Fully loo physicians and surgeons
who have been seeing the sights OF the
big Eastern cities. many OF them for
eigners of professional prominence, and
attending the clinics In the teaching hos
pitfalls. are now domicilG al in seashors
hotels.
Delegates Meet
The house OF delegates Of the sssoc1a-
ton convened in the Atlantic City High
School Building at 10 O'Clock this morn
ing. Reports OF committees occupied the
entire attention Of the house.
OF special interest were the reports
Of the committees on scientific research
by its chairman. DIT. Alfred Steugel, Of
this city: on the Rush monument,
through DIR. James c. Wilson, e Phila-
delphia: on establishment OF a national
bureau Of medicines and foods. through
DR.. e. Eliot Harris, Of New York; on
the Major Walter Reed monument,
through DR.. w. W. Keen. OF Philadel-
phia. and on reciprocity. through DR..
w. l. Rodman, OF this c1ty.
General Meetings Tomorrow.
General meetings OF the associstio
VIII begin tomorrow morning IN the Ma
rine Hall. on Young's Pier. DR.. Frank
Billings. Of Chicago, the retiring presi-
dent, viii call the meeting 70 order, and
the Right Rev. John Scarborough. Epis-
copalian Bishop OF New Jersey, viii Of
fer the opening prayer
Governor Murphy viii welcome the
visitors on behalf Of the State, Mayor
StOy on behalf of Atlantic City. and DR..
Theodore Reed on behalf Of the local
profession. DR.. G. c. Savage. Of Nash
Vile. Tenn, first vice president Of the
association, viii repsond TO these ad-
dresses
Dr. John II. Musser, OF this city. the
incoming president OF the association
will be introduced, and viii make his
inaugural address
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-06
Woman With Revolver
ROutS THO Burglars
Makes Handy Use of Her Home Arsenal
Second Intruder Whanged With t1iCk
DRY Stick by Servant.

CORONA. L. l.. June 6-With pair
of pistols. out OF perhaps half dozen
in the house. supplemented by stout
hickory club. Mrs. Van Wicket and her
servant. Eliza Johnson. gave two bur
glars the warmest kind Of reception. at
an early hour this morning. and drove
one away with bullet IN his arm.
The two robbers came at different
times After II was all over and they
succeeded I'm getting away with their
lives. they probably agreed 10 let the
Van Wicket house alone In the future.
Active at Sixty.
Mrs Van Wicket. however. will take
no chances and will increase her already
well equipped arsenal. She is sixty years
old and very active. The former state
ment the burglars might doubt but the
latter. never
Eliza Johnson. who came into Mrs.
Van Wickers employ on Friday. heard
noise In the rear Of the house and 60
told her mistress. there being no other
occupants Of the house
Mrs. Van Wicket pulled from beneath
her pillow revolver and started down
stairs. On the way another revolver was
taken from a hiding place at the head
Of the stairs and handed TO the girl
She at once let IL be known she would
rather fight the burglar bare handed
than take the weapon. Her mistress
told her she need not Use l., but to have
IL near in case she (Mrs. Van WickeD
needed more than five shots. The girl
was then told where other revolvers. all
loaded, were. In case Of necessity.
Shot and Hit Him.
Gong to the rear door. Mrs Van
Wicket calmly walked out TO the chicken
coop, and as she neared 1t tall, rough
looking individual jumped out and was
about to give battle when there was a
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cd to them to stop, and added that he
would get the police on their track.
They threw him pocletboOk and ran
away.
This tale OF Willie" Kelley was in
teresting. but he had forgotten to have
in his possession one very important bit
of evidence-the pocketbOok.
Why did you start the fret" one OF
the officers asked Willie"
Either tired Of romancing or caught
of his guard. Willie" answered
promptly:
Sos 1 could get my picture In the
papers"
lie said he had been noticing what a
large number OF persons had been get
ting their pictures In the papers. and
he thought II was his turn to be a hero.
He had also noticed that fremen were
getting their pictures into print and he
wanted TO know why a man who start
ca a fire was not as prominent as a man
who put 1t out
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JORDAN ON DUTY AGAIN.

Lieut.. William A. Jordan. command
ing the Seventh precinct. who has been
incapacitated for duty for some time by
illness, resumed command this morning
During his absence. Sergeant Keefe. has
been acting lieutenant Lieutenant Jor-
dams Illness, consisted OF large car
buncle on his neck. which has kept him
at his home on North Capitol Street, for
about one month
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oLYMPICS WIN, 4 TO 3.

A close and exciting baseball game
was played yesterday afternoon on
Georgetown Heights. the contestants
being the second Oiympics and the
Mount Vernon team. which resulted In
a victory for the Olympics, the score
being TO g. The features OF the game
were the battery work Of Spates and
LipScomb. Spates striking out twelve
men, and the fielding OF CGism, HiIieary,
and Mahorney. Stanley pitched a good
game for the Mount VernOns. but his
followers were not strong enough with
the stick.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-06
ARKANSAS RIVER RISES
ABOVE DANGER LINE

FORT SMITH. Ark, June 6-T-his city
was visited yesterday by a terrific cleo
trical AID rain storm. Rain fell in tor
rents and flooded the main avenue and
deluged the streets
Arkansas River has begun to show
signs OF the floods along its tributaries,
and at II o'clock yesterday morning had
reached twenty-five feet. the danger
line, and from that gauge rose at a rate
of six inches an hour. At o'clock last
evening the gauge was twenty-five feet
and was still rising.
The Poteau bottom Is inundated and
the residents are fleeing TO this city for
safety from the floods
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TWO NEGROES KILLED
IN FIGHT OVER CARDS
End Dispute by Free Use of Revoly-
ers-0ne Other Is
Wounded.

COLUMBIA. s. c.. June 6.-Jerry Dial
and Henry Sherman were killed and
Warren Samples wounded in a 81 COtiug
affair at Piedmont yesterday afternoon.
A party of negroes Were playing cards
In n cabin when a dispute arose. The
shooting followed. The two dead
negroes were shot in the back.
The other members OF the party fed.
II Is not known who did ;he shooting.
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DEATH OF MRS. cRUMP.

Mrs Mary A Crump, wife of Henry
\. Crump. runner for the First Ma
tionaI Bank. died at her home. 1924
Prince Street. last night. Mrs. Crump
was ffty-six years Of age, and was
highly respected. Her funeral will
take place from her late home at 5
0 clock this afternoon. The Rev Mr.
Jcffers, of the Trinity Methodist Epis-
copal Church. will conduct the services
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HARRIS FINED $40.

As reported in Sundays Times. Will
Ian, Harris. a negro. was severely cut
about the face by Peter Simms. another
negro. The affair took place near Port
ner's brewery. last Saturday night
Policemen Belts and Beach arrested
Harris. and this morning he was fined
SD in the police court.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-06
MISSED BY A HAIR.

The Reliance fire engine had narrow
escape from being run down by an cleo
trio car Saturday night The engine
had Just left the house to turn Into
King Street, when an electric car sud
denly appeared at the corner Of King
End Patrick Streets. The engine es-
breadth and proceeded on TO the scene
OF the fire
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-06
RECEIVER ASKS $4,000
FEE FOR FORTY DAYS

AUSTIN. Texas. June 6.--N. W. Nc
Leod. Of St Louis. wants So, 900 for his
services as one of the temporary re-
Ceivers OF the Kirby Lumber Company,
which position he held for a period of
forty days.
He has submitted a claim for the
amount Of salary 10 the master I'm chan
Gerry I'm the receivership case Of the
Kirby Lumber Company, but the ac-
count has not yet been allowed.
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SUSPENSIONS TOTAL 1000.

PITTSBURG. June 6.-Becausc OF the
falling of In freight traffic. the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad. since June !,
has suspended 1000 men for indefinite
periods. Virtually no coal is being
hauled TO the lakes. and furnaces are
being closed down for lack OF orders.
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I flash from the woman's revolver. The
man grabbed his left arm with his otncr
hand. Utterins a cry OF pain. and ran.
Mrs Van Wicket emptied the remaining
chambers of the revolver at him.
None of the neighbors heard the rcvol
yer reports. Mrs. Van Wicket returned
10 the house and she and the girl again
retired
An hour later. 2:S0 O'Clock. the girl
heard sounds OF footsteps on the roof
OF an extension directly under her WIN
dow. Emboldeued by The knowledge
that she had courageous mistress IN
the house, the girl undertook to take
care of this individual alone.
She he'd no revolver. but there was Al
ugly-looking hickory club about three
feet long IN a corner, and with this the
girl stood close TO the wall near the
window sill. She saw the man peer in
and noticed that IL was not the same
one who had been there an hour before
/ Then the thought that several might be
about the place caused her to attempt
TO warn her mistress, but this was pre-
vented by the window being quietly
raised.
Down Came the Club.
Eliza lifted her club. and when the
mans head came In down came the
club. stunning him. a second blow
caught both hands. and the fellow fell
back on the roof ofNthe One-stOry eX-
tension and rolled to the ground.
Believing the man 10 be dead. the E
called Mrs. Van Wicket, and again. re-
volver In nand the pair went to the
yard The man was gone, either having
been carried away or being in condition
10 walk. This time Mrs. Van Wicket
succeeded in arouslng a neighbor. VINO
notified the woman's son. who lives IN
Elmhurst. The latter notified the police
From the description given Of the two
who robbed several houses in Elmhurst
a month ago.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-06
NEWS OF GEORGETOWN
YOUNG CRUSADERS FROM OHIO.

Fifty-six boys who call themselves the
Young Crusaders" arrived here last
Friday from Akron, Ohio. and are now
quartered in the house on the north
side OF o Street, adjoining Christ
Church. al the corner of Thirty-first.
The boys are being looked after by the
Rev. James II. W. Blake, pastor Of
Christ Episcopal Church.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-06

The Rev. DR.. Bell conducted services
at Grace Protestant Episcopal Church
yesterday.
The Rev. Mr.. Obermyer conducted ser
vices and preached at the Emmanuel
Lutheran church yesterday morning.
At Odd Fellows Hall yesterday after
noon. the Rev. ]. Murray Taylor, OF the
IL Street Christian Church, Washing
ton, conducted services.
At ST. Mary's Church a reception into
the Sodality Of the Children of Mary
was held before the benedictiOn, at $3.50
n
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-06
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

The annual election OF officers of the
First Cooperative Building Association
of Georgetown will be held tomorrow
evening at O'Clock. at Cooperative
Hall, 1925 Th!rty-second Street The
stockholders of the associa ton will also
meet tomorrow evening.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-06
CHARITIES MOVE OFFICE.

The office of the Georgetown branch Of
the Associated Charities has been re-
moved from Thirty-second Street 70 32l+
o Street The building formerly occu-
pied by the Associated Charities will be
fitted up and occupied by G. W. thinner
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-06
CITIZENS MEET TONIGHT.

The Georgetown Citizens Association
Will meet tonight at Cooperative Hall
1925 Thirty-second Street at which
meeting the association viii adjourn for
the summer months. The fail meeting
will be held the first Monday in Oc-
tOber.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-06
CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION.

The Corpus Christi procession was
held yesterday morning at Holy Trinity
Church Immediately following the IL
O'clock solemn high mass. The mass
was sung by the boys choir. under the
direction of Prof. George Herbert
Wells.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-06
wARSHIPS OFF FOR MOROCCO.

MALAGA. June 6.-The Spanish bat
tleships Pelayo and Numancia and the
armored cruiser Cardinal CisnerOs have
left here for Tangier, Morocco.
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Study and Education.

nation as TO our system on the part OF
other countries.
Study and Education.
This situation can only be corrected
by study and education. and the adop-
tion by the General Government OF that
important factor-a National Bureau Of
Identification I'm fact A bill embody
ing the details for such an establish
ment has been pending in Congress for
two years. It was drafted and pre-
scented by the association, and has met
with favorable report from the judiciary
Committee of the House Of Represen-
tatives. Many members Of the Senate
and House who are familiar with the
scheme indorse IL as a reasonable
measure. but II requires thorough under
standing on the part Of our lawmakers
in order to secure the passage OF any
bill creating an Innovation: they must
know its details and effect
Major Sylvester advocated the addi-
ton OF the finger print" tests to the
Bertillon measurements, and the record
tidcation.
Soles of the Feet.
Some years ago. he continued. 1T
was suggested that there was room for
researches to be made IN connection
with the sole Of the foot. there being
found some indications comparable with
the palm OF the hand. in spite Of the
influence of shoes and OF walking II
was also asserted that these impressions
might be made to indicate the manner
or fashion Of walking OF the individual
the gait being at times an important
feature in the description given Of per
sons wanted
This mode OF Identification Major Syl-
vester thought ought to be adopted, con-
Guiding his remarks In this connection
with the observation:
The battle against crime has been
waged for ages. fl is still in progress.
and will continue 80 long as mankind
inhabit the earth"
Major Sylvester continued to discuss
the relation Of the police to the protec-
ton OF property and life, the service OF
the department at great fires and other
similar topics. HIS address was listened
20 with interest and loudly applauded
at It's close. In conclusion, Major Syl-
vester said:
In conclusion I have TO return my
acknowledgements to the officers and III
rectOrs Of the association for their
prompt and ready responses to all mat
ters submitted for their disposal during
the year Just closed, and 10 thank you
for your generous announcement, unfal-
tering zeal and steadfast support In the
affairs Of our order which. above every
thing else. have prompted your presiding
officer 10 earnestly endeaVOr 10 champion
those principles and advocate those
changes which IL Is hoped will In the
end attain TO the elevation, improve
ment, and proper appreciation Of police
officers. police services. and police de-
partments throughout this country and
In permanent and effectual organization
throughout the world"
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Bureau of Identification.

with a view Of securing thorough CO.
operation in the apprehension Of crimi-
mails. there is conducted within the gov
eminent Of your association an Inter
national Bureau OF Criminal Identified
tion. II is supported by the police de-
paFtments OF about sixty Of the princi-
pal cities. and has for its purpose the
Identification OF criminals for its sub
scribers. and the furnishing OF import
ant pictures. measurements. and infor-
nation"
Major Sylvester read letters from the
German ambassador, from the Hon.
George Edwards. commissioner OF po-
lice in London: Col A. y. Sherwood.
commissioner Of Dominion police; John
.. Sullivan. chief OF police OF Halifax;
W. v Harrel. assistant commissioner
Of police Of Dublin. the president OF pO-
Netherlands. and many Others all
warmly commenting the aims and pur-
poses Of the international Police Asso-
citation.
IN speaking Of the benefits OF interim
tional cooperation I'm prevention Of
crime and detecting criminals Major
Sylvester said:
In my judgment the day IS not far
distant when the avenues OF general In
formation pertaining 10 criminals and
police conduct will be opened through
out the civilized world 10 IS apparent
that there Is an extensive willingness
90 join with US in this work. but Il
Is retarded in measure through lack
OF familiarity on our part with methods
elsewhere and a want Of detailed infor-
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ALEXANDRIA NEWS NOTES
IN THE CHURCHES.

and the interment Will take place in
Bethel Cemetery.
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nation as to our system on the part OF
Ofhpr countries
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-08-04

For RENT-Forster cottage, fur
nished. Apply to j. Lopez.
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For Glass and Picture Frames GO
to Albert's.
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Have you read that very inter-
esting magazine, The Smart Set?
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For bicycle repairs and repair.
ing 60 to Albert.
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NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.

Notice is hereby given that the under
signed, John Schwab, Administrator of the
estate ofT. R. Goulding, deceased, will make
hnal settlement of his accounts with said
estate as such Administrator, at the next
term OF the Probate Court Of Iron county,
Missouri, to be holden at Ironton, Missouri,
in said county, on the second Monday of
August, A. D., 1904.
JOHN SCHWAB, Administrator
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NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT,

Notice is hereby given that the UNDER
signed, Johanna Peetz. Executrix of the
estate of Henry Peetz, deceased, will make
NAL settlement of her accounts with said
estate as such Executrix at the next term OF
the Probate Court of Iron County, Missouri,
to be holden at %Ironton, Missouri, in said
county, on the 9Th day of August, A. D., 1904.
JOHANNA PEEIZ, Executrix.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-08-04

up1s OF all denominations SARGE equally recceived-all interference with their
gGonvcton s oelng carefully avoided TERMS:-Board, Washing of Clothes,
lnluon IN English, and all kinds Of Useful and Ornamental Needle Work. ner
sessions OF Five Months, are $90,00-payable 10 advance. Terms for instruc.
ln In Music, Foreign Language, Drawing and Painting can be had by apply
ing as below. Attached to the Convent, and totally separated from the board.
I'M school Is SELECT DAY SCHOOL, in which the usual branches of sound
be, for the present, One Dollar per Month. Information NAV be had Nv ~
plying in person o. by letter, to MOTHER SUPERIOR
of the Convent of the Ursuine Sisters, Arcadia, Iron county. Mo
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-08-04
Arcadia COLLEGE,
FIND
OF THE
...Ursuline Sisters.

The system of education pursued in
this institution is designed to develop the
moral, intellectual and physical powers
OF the pupils; to make them refined, ac-
complished and useful members of society.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-08-04
Buy 1t Now.

Now is the time to buy Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Di-
arrhoea Remedy. 1t is certain to
be needed sooner or later and when
that time comes you will need it
badly-you will need it quickly.
Buy it now. 1t may save life. For
sale by Gay & Malugen.
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Exposition Ticket Rates.

Rround trip season tickets on
sale April 18th to Nov. 18th 1904
with final return limit Dec. 10Th
1904, S4.40.
Round trip tickets good for &C
days on sale April 25th to Nov. 10Th
1904 limited not later than Dec. 18th
1904, S3.65.
Round trip tickets good for Il
days on sale April to Nov. 30th
1904 limited not later than Dec. 9th
1904, $50,
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PROBATE DOCKET,


Monday, August s., 1904.
Mrs. Johanna Peetz, Executrix of the
estate of Henry Peetz, deceased. Final.
George Schultz, Guardian and Curator O.
the person and estate Of Louis B. Schultz
minor. Final.
George Schultz, Guardian and Curator OIL
the person and estate of Fred w. Schultz,
minor.
George Schultz, Guardian and Curator Of
the person and estate of Albert E. Schultz,
minor.
John Schwab, Administrator of the estate
OF l. K. Gouldfng, deceased. Final.
Tuesday, august 8.
Giles G. Henderson, Guardian and Gu
rator of the person and estate of Florence
Henderson, minor.
Sylvester Kitchell, Administrator of the
estate of Calvin Kitchell, deceased.
J. V. Webb, Executor of the estate of
John Webb, deceased.
J. B. HAMPTON,
Judge of Probate.