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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-12-09
HOUSEHOLD & KITCHEN FURNITURE

Such As one organ, piano, ssttee and lounge
cot, bedsteads, bureaus, wristbands, rocking
chairs, wooden chairs, safe, stoves, lamps
small tables, glassware, stone jars, Mason iars
brass kettle, Grown washer small scales
wooden trays, pump hose, clothes horse, car,
pet dusier, picture frames, lanterns, aud mauy
other articles not mentioned.
TERMS OF SALE: All sums of $40 and
under, cash on sums over $40 a credit Of
nine months will be given, purchasers giving
their notes, with approved security, bearing
interest from the day Of sale. All notes pay.
able 81 the Montgomery County National
Bank Of Rockville, Nd. No property 70 be
removed until the terms Of sale are complied
with.
J WILLIAM GARRETT.
THOMAS J. OWEN, Auclioneer.
dec e-ts -
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-12-09
ADJOURNED MEETING.

TNHE COMMISSIONERS for Montgomery
i county will meet at their Room, 10 Rock
Eille, on
TUESDAY, December 10, 1904, at 10 A. n.
By order:
ROBERT g. HILTON,
dec s-td Clerk 10 County Coum'n.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-12-09

Senator Plat has offered q bill 10 the Sen.
Ate TO reduce the Southern representation In
Congress. Each Southern State Is reduced
from two 10 three members.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-12-09
$9s5,347 SO

STATE OF MARYLAND,
County Of Montgomery, SIS
|, R. II. Stokes, Cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best OF nv
knowledge aud belief
R. Il. STOKES, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn 70 before me, this
18th day Of November, 1904.
DAVID II. WAKEFIELD,
Notary Public.
Correct-Attest
HATTERSLY W. TALBOT,
JOHN II. GASSAWAY,
SPENCER G JONES,
nov 26-3t Directors.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-12-09
ORDER MIST.

In the matter Of the Deed OF Trust from Olivia
N. Evans and Rudolph II. Evans to WIN,
y. Holtzman and Aylett 7. HoltEuan.
10 the Circuit Court for Montgomery county,
as a Court Of Equity. No. 2ll6 Equity.
ORDERED this 24th day Of November, A.
~ d. 1904, by the Circuit Court for Mont
gomery county, a. Court OF Equity, that the
Auditors Report, filed in the above entitled
cause be ratified and confirmed, unless Gauss
to the contrary thereof be shown on or before
the 18th Of December next; Provided a COPY
OF tnls order be inserted in some newspaper
published in said Montgomery county, once
In each Of three successive weeks before the
said 18th day Of December, A. D. 1904.
JOHN L. BRUNETT, Clerk
Circuit Court for Montgomery county.
True copy Test:
nov 1b-td JOHN L. BRUNETT, OK.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-12-09

nRDERKD this 9Th day Of December, A. D.
" 1904, by the Circuit Court for Mont.
gomery county, ~ 9 Court Of EQUITY. that
the Auditors Report, filed 10 the above en-
Titled cause be ratified and confirmed, unless
cause 70 the contrary thereof be shown on or
before the 3lst day Of December inst. Pro-
Videdsa copy Of this order be inserted in some
newspaper Published 10 said Montgomery
county, once in each Of three successive weeks
before the said 3lst day Of December, A. D.
1904.
JOHN L. BRUNETT, CPk
Circuit Court for Montgomery county.
True copy-Test:
dec 9-td JOHN L. BRUNETT, Cpk.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-12-09

The case Of Private John Smith, Of the
regular army, who married negress some
months ago, has been settled, and be will be
dismissed from the service. The President
could have shown his moral courage by do
ing this before the election, but be didn't.
Now the War Department has ordered the
mans dismissal but evsdes the real issue by
taking the ground that the woman was bad
character and that it must protect enlisted
men from degrading influences. All refer
ance to the race issue is carefully avoided
and the reason given for the decision is one
which II enforced in all cases would leave
the army without any enlisted men. Why
his dodgingf Why was the man not dis.
missed upon the charge brought against
him-that be had married q negressi
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-12-09

The State Board Of Education, Of this
State, in session at Annapolis last week,
ResoIUed, That this board fsvors compul
sorry primary education on lines suggested
by the experience Of the large number Of
our sister States having similar statutes;
and be ii further
ResolUed, That our State Superintendent
be authorized TO prepare a law providing
for compulsory education throughout our
entire State for children between the ages
If 8 and IL years.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-12-09
Notice 10 Creditors.

NOTICE lie hereby given that the subserib.
~ er has obtained from the Orphans
court OF Montgomery county letters OF ad-
mluistrAion Q T. on the personal estate
Of
OLIVIA N EVANS,
late Of said county, deceased. All persons
having claims against said deceased are here
by warned to exhibit the same with the
vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on or
before the 18th day OF May, 1905; other
wise they may, by law, be excluded from ali
oeneht ofsAid estate. Persons indebted TO said
estate, Arerequested to make immediate paw.
ment Given under my hand this 18th day
OF November, 1904.
AYLETT T HOFFMAN,
nov le-N Administrator O IA
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-12-09

State Of Maryland,
County Of Montgomery, IS
|, Philip d. Laird, Secretary Of the above
named Company, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best Of NV
knowledge and belief.
PHILIP D. LAIRD, Secretary.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me this
23rd day Of November, 1904.
CLIFFORD H. ROBERTSON, JP.
Correct-Attest:
W V. BOUIC,
&. @. PETER,
ARTHUR WILLIAMS,
nov zo-St Directors.
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Public Sale.

THE subscriber, intending to discontinue
Il farming, will oner at public sale to the
highest bidder, at his residence on the farm
OF Mrs. AlcindA Garrett, one mile west Of
Hunting Hill, on Rockville and Dsrnestown
road
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-12-09

True copy-Test.
nov 2-td JOHN L. BRUNETT, Clerk.
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o r . Z r NISI.
Maria V. 0'Neil and Others vs.. James W. Rab-
bItt and others.

10 the Circuit Court for Montgomery county,
a. Court Of Equity. No. 1854 EQUITY,
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Public Sale.

HAVING rented my farm, | will offer at
III public sale, on the premises, half-mile
east az Rockville
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-12-09

In the Circuit Court for Montgomery county,
as Court Of Equity. Equity, No. 2l22.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-12-09

commencing at 10 O'Clock. A. NJ, sharp, the
following personal property, to wit;
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-12-09
On TUESDAY, the Goth day
OF December, 1904,

commencing at O'Clock, P. NJ, the follow
ing personal property, to-wit:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-09
FIGHTING IN CUBA
Armed Radicals Battle With Police at Poll
tIcal Meeting Corn Field Fired.

Havana, Jan. 9-The first primaries
preparatory to the election OF half OF the
members OF congress and OF provincial
councillors were held yesterday and were
lightly attended. The day passed quietly
everywhere, except In Cienfuegos, where
the expression OF partisan feeling devel-
oped a disturbance. during which several
shots were fired and one or more persons
wounded.
The disturbance was caused by a party
OF Radicals who were on horseback and
armed with machetes and who were led
by one Camacho. who IL under bonds for
having wounded a policeman. Camacho
fourished n revolver, which he fired when
ordered 10 give IL up. The police and 9th
ers attacked Camacho's party and several
shots were fired. IL is reported that Cam
acho has been wounded. but he has not
been captured.
The cane fields on the great plantations
near Cienfuegos were set on fire at vari-
Gus points and the local officials allege
that this was done for the purpose OF
drawing the voters out Of the town.
In Havana a few persons were arrested
for perjury.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-09

Two lives were crushed out mt the
Brayton street crossing OF the Consoli-
dated railroad. early this morning, so sud
denly that the victims never knew what
struck them.
The heavy fell Of snow last night
warned the railroad officials that they
must be up and doing at dawn. and as
many men as could be utilized were put
TO work in all the yards. that the tracks
and cross-overs might be cleared for the
days traffic.
Quite a considerable number of shovel
lers were detailed for work up the road
bed toward Acorn street
Among those who were put to work
at that point where the Brayton avenue
crossing used TO be, but which is now
closed TO the public, were James Shields.
a years old, OF II America street, and
Daniel Shea, IS years OF III Manton ave-
nue..
Each was well wrapped up TO keep OUT
the cold. and each wore a cap well pulled
down over their face TO keep the snow
from their eyes.
So intent were they on their work that
they did not observe that a train was
approaching on the identical rails they
were clearing of snow.
This was the inbound Washington VII
lage local and II was moving fast.
Shrill whistle blasts at last served 20
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-09
SUES FOR $4,000


Jennie F. Wilson. administratrix.
brings suit as mother and next OF kin OF
William II. Wilson. deceased. against the
New York. New Haven and Hartford
Railroad company to recover $4,000.
Mr.. Wilson was on the 97th of Octo-
ber I'm the employ Of the defendant cor
poration as a freight brakeman.
The plaintiff claims the defendant was
negligent in constructing and having Its
rails and roadbed In two close proximity
TO n post on Harris avenue at the inter
section Of that highway with Acorn
street
II Is asserted that though the defend
ant well knew the danger Of the post to
brskemen upon its cars the plaintiffs in
testate did not.
Mr.. Wilson on the day named while
descending ladder on the side of a
freight car was struck by the post and
thrown down. his body mangled and his
injuries so received proved fatal II Is
also claimed by the plaintiff that the
deceased should have been instructed In
regard TO the danger to which he was
exposed.
John w. Hogan IL attorney for plain
tlff
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-09

himself bound 10 obey and uphold the
constitution and laws OF the United
states, including the condition in ref
erence 10 polygamy upon which the state
or Utah was admitted into the union.
The respondent now moves 10 strike
out and eliminate, separately from said
protest, each and every matter and thing
therein contained except the two charges
above mentioned.a
while the respondent Il advised and
AYERS that the otner matters referred 10
I'm said protests are such as cannot legal
ly or properly be considered as affecting
the right OF respondent now proceeds to
answer the same. submitting the ques-
tion Of relevancy OF the same. not waiv-
ing his said motion, but insisting thereon.
The respondent denies that he is one
OF said alleged self-perpetuating body OF
IL men, or that there is any such body OF
men; or that the followers or members OF
the church OF Jesus Christ OF latter Day
Saints or any OF them. accord the right
Continued on Page Ten)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-09
MRS. FELKER
WILL GET
ALLOWANCE
Appellate Division Makes An
Important Decision in a Case
Of Divorce.

The appellate division OF the supreme
court. today, I'm rescript handed down
decides that an allowance may be grant
ed after enterance OF decision for a pc
tition In n divorce case and the entering
OF n final decree.
This point has become important since
the rule requiring a period OF six months
TO elapse between tho entering OF de-
cision for petitioner and the granting OF
the divorce
Mary r. Felker secured decision
against Charles p. Felker. and within
six months applied for weekly allow
ance from the respondent. He set up
the defence that an absolute divorce had
really been granted. the entering OF
final decree being merely a formal mat
te~
fhe appellate court did not agree with
Mr.. Felker and holds the case 10 be pend
irg until the nnal decree Is entered. An
order for allowance 10 Mrs Felker will
therefore be granted
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-09

warn them Of their peril and quickly they
stepped from that to the next track
The move was a fatal one.
over this second track was coming in
the steamboat train.
This is an express and is scheduled at
6:o2 The conductor in charge is NJ. r
Joseph. The engineer is A. b. Morse.
The exress was some distance down the
road when the men were first seen by
Engineer Morse. II could not have been
seen by the two shovellers else they would
have stepped in the opposite direction
from that which they did take
The express overlook the local and was
passing IL when Shields and Shea made
their fatal move.
There was no time to give the men any
warning signals.
The train bore down upon them with
such speed that when they were struck
they were instantly killed and fell 20 the
tracks.
The train passed over both bodies and
mangled each in a most shocking manner.
The exress was held UP until some OF
the railroad men could be placed IN
charge of the bodies.
Sergt Costigan OF the 4th station was
notified who notified Medical Examiner
Perkins
That officer directed that the bodies be
taken to the morgue. pending an investi-
CATION.
Those who saw the tragedy assist that
the deaths OF the unfortunate men were
unavoidable.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-09

The force OF an avalanche was Illus
trated by a snowslide which occurred at
ss Mathewson street at 1o:so o'clock this
morning.
The snow which fell during the night
was so moist that II began to slip from
the trees and roofs early in the day. and
pedestrians were obliged 10 be on con-
slant watch TO escape a pounding.
Mrs. Rosa Hall. who keeps a boarding
house at Sc Mathewson street. decided
Just after 10 o'clock that the sidewalk
had been made sufficiently clean for her
children to venture out.
These were Margaret and James f.
Kelliher by first and George Hall by a
second marriage.
Their ages were 8. and years, re-
spectively.
The children had been on the sidewalk
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-09
BRYAN RETURNS
Arrives on S. s. Celtic and VIII be Given
Reception Tonight.

New York, Jan. s.-The White Star line
steamship Celtic was reported outside
Sandy Hook today and It is expected the
vessel will make her wharf late this af-
ternoon.
On the Celtic r. William Jennings Bryan.
who will be received by a committee OF
prominent Democrats. A reception TO Mr..
Bryan tonight at the Victoria hotel IS
planned by the committee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-09
WEATHER IN BOSTON
Transportation Agencies All Crippled
Trains Late Snow CIogged Switches.

Boston, Jan. s.-Steam railroad and
street car traffic was delayed today for
the second time within a week by heavy
fall Of snow. A moderate northeast storm
set in yesterday and continued all night
The snow was unusually wet, and al
though IL did not drift to any extent
IL clogged switches in railroad yards
and somewhat crippled the electric lines
as we'll.
The Federal express Of the New York.
New Haven & Hartford railroad, due at
I a. m, was over one hour late, and the
Atlantic express OF the Boston a Albany
due at s:47 was about one hour behind
scheduled time. The long distance mails
were nearly on time
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-09

but a few minutes when roar was
heard.
The roof pitches toward the street. and
down this came so great a mass OF snow
that It tore of about 40 feet of the caves
The children were close to the house.
and were struck by the snow.
All three were buried. one hand of the
Kelliher boy alone protruding from the
big bank.
Citizens who saw the accident ran to
the assistance OF the children and dug
them out
The Kelliher boy had been struck on
the left side OF his head by a portion Of
the caves. He sustained a severe scalp
wound and his back was badly sprained
An ambulance was called, but after the
surgeon had given the boy temporary aid.
intending to make a thorough examina-
ton at the hospital. the people In the
house refused to permit the transfer to
be made.
The other children were not injured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-09
MRS. GAY
GRANTED
ALLOWANCE
Court Orders Husband From
Whom She Is Seeking Divorce
To Pay S4 a Week.

The respondent in the divorce case Of
Mary y. Gay VS.. Lewis r. Gay was or
dered by Judge Dubois today to pay the
petitioner 81 a week. Mrs. Gay asked
for s. for the support OF hereelf and
child. Mr.. Gay was sure he could not
pay more than 50 a week.
He declared he lost a good position
because his wife insisted on his attend
ance at court so often. While he ad-
mitted he left his wife and child In At
tleboro he declared his wife cut his
head
Owing 10 certain representations made
by Franklin II. Owen. counsel for Mrs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-09
MakeSFOrmal Answer TO the Charges
Declaring Him Unfit to Retain
Scat in the United States Senate.
Has But One Wife, He Says.

Washington JAM oThe following the Reed
the against his retention of
Mr.. Smoot says:
Ts respondent advised and that but the charges
made against him in said protests either directly implication
such could legally affect his right hold his
the senate These two charges
THAT the respondent is poygamst
"2-Tha he is bound by oath obligation which
with the oath required by the constitution which admin
istered to him before he took his a
Both these charges respondent denies.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-09
Lives of. Three Children Impcrillcd
on MathcWSOn Strcct-Only One
Was Injured, However, and He
Not Very Seriously.

of little children mperied by slide
falling timber sc Mahewson street this morning
They James Kelher Margaret Keher and George Hail.
children of Mrs Rose Hail.
The little had just of the house when began
slide from the roof carrying with about feet of the
All buried under the and dug out by citizens
who witnessed the avalanche.
Keher sustained bad scalp wound and spran
of his back The others uninjured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-09
SAM
SECURES A
LANDING.
Buys Property al Newport for
Which Hl Pays Over S69, 600
To Owners.

For four acres OF land running from
Thames street. Newport. to the water
front to he used as a government landing
Pay Director I. Goodwin Hobbs. United
States navy today paid $4,000 TO Job A.
Peckham and others. the largest payment,
ss2.soo being made TO Mr.. Peckham.
The property was at once turned over
TO Lieutenant Commander F. s. Fletcher
pedo Station and work will commence
Immediately on buildings and on the i'm
provements OF the land
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-09

"As TO the charge that he IL polyga-
mist. the respondent says that he was
married on the 18th day or September,
1854. 10 Alpha May Eldredge. She is
still his wife and is the mother of all his
children. lie has never had any other
wife and has never cohabited with any
other woman.
"As TO the charge that the respondent
is bound by some oath or obligation con-
trolling his duty under his oath as
senator. the respondent says that he has
never taken any such oath. or I'm any way
assumed any such obligation He holds
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-09
James Shields and Daniel Shea Killed
By Train at Brayton Avenue Cross
ing--Emp|oyed as Snow Shove|ers,
They Tried to Avoid One Train and
in Doing So Stepped in Front Of An
other Which Terribly Mang|ed Them

Two shovlers instantly killed Brayton
crossing Of the Consolidated railroad morning
They James Shields old of America
Daniel Shea IS years old III Manton avenue.
They stepped from avoid
ngon village train stood upon
express coming
ground
their bodies being frightfuly manged
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-09
REYES LEAVES WASHINGTON

Washington. Jan. 9-General Reyes.
who came here as the special envoy of
Colombia in the hope OF arranging a
peaceful settlement between the United
States and Colombia regarding Panama.
having failed I'm his mlssion, will leave
Washington today for Baltimore
lie does not expectsto return unless he
receives an intimation from the state de-
partment that there Is yet hope OF doing
something I'm Colombia's behalf that may
avoid a rupture
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-09
WAS POSTPONED.

Rome. Jan. s.-The case of signor
Spadoni. editor OF the Roman Herald
against the general OF the Jesuits. claim
ing $4,000 for helping 10 suppress "Ameri-
canism" against the Roman Catholic
clergy In the United States was postponed
today unail the middle OF January.
Counsel for signor Spadoni will ask the
court to compel the general OF the Jes-
uits 20 be present. give testimony. under
oath and be interrogated publicly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-09
TEAM RUN DOWN
Hand Brewing Company Sesks$1000 Dam
ages From Rhode Island COMPANY.

For injuries TO a horse and buggy own
ed by It the Hand Brewing company Of
Pawtucket has brought suit against the
Rhode Island company TO recover $1,000.
II IL claimed that a carelessly managed
car OF the defendant on Central avenue.
on Aug. 13, 1903. ran against the buggy
valued at S40o smashing II, and also
badly inturing the horse, which was val
ued at $500.
John j. Fitzgerald represents the Hand
Brewing company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-09
EDITOR DIES.

williamsport. Pa. Jan. e.--James w.
sweeiey. editor ana proprietor " the
Sun and n leader In Democratic politics
IN Pennsylvania. died today OF pneu
monia after a short illness. He was post
master Of this city during Cievelands
second administration
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-09

YOUNG MAN--UNDER IS. WITH FAIR
basis education To prepare for govern
ment position. Salary 10 start. $500. De
serving promotion. Permanent Box
$40. Cedar Rapids. Ia
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-09
SUING FOR AN ALLEGED BALANCE.

VI. Brule OF Central Falls has brought
suit against Lescault a Monast 10 re-
cover 1900 damages. Suit r. based on an
alleged balance OF stos due for plumbing
Of certain houses. James l.. jerks n at
torney for the plaintiff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-09
ROGER WILLIAMS SAVINGS FUND
AND LOAN ASSOCIATION.

The annual meeting ~ this Association
for the election of officers Will occur on
Wednesday evening. January ~. at
o'clock. WILLIAM H. HAWKINS.
Secretary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-09
Special Supper
Jan. 8, 1904.
Special No. Z 15c

Boston Baked Beans
Hot Rolls Tea Coffee or Milk
SPECIAL NO. z, zoe.
Hot Frankforts and Sourkrout
Side Baked Beans
Hot Rolls Tea Coffee or Milk
SPECIAL NO. 8, 2oc.
Cold Roast Beef
Cold Roast Lamb
Cold Roast Veal
Cold Roast Pork
Boiled Potatoes.
Hot Rolls Tea or Milk
SPECIAL NO. 4, 25c.
Chicken Croquets Green Peas
French Fried Potatoes
Side Baked Beans
Hot Rolls Tea Coffee or MIX
The Sterling Restaurant,
40 Washington St.. Near Mathewson.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-09
LADIES' SUITS TO MEASURE.

Lowest Prices. Fit Guaranteed. First.
class workmanship at
II. sALTMAN's i2 Broadway.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-09
TOMORROW:

Fair Sunday; northwest to
west winds, diminishing.