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The Forrest City times., 1905-01-13

Forrest City Cemetery under the aus pces of the Masonic Lodge, which he loved so well. He was laid away in his Confederate uniform. of which he was proud, and the memory of the Lost Cause he fondly cherished. He died at ll:15 Sunday night, January 6, 1905, of c6h- gestlon of the lungs. He leaves an es- tate of several thousand dollars, SC, GOO of which is in old line life insurance, and his family in comfortable circum- stances
 The Times is grleved to lose this good friend. His advice aud friendship have many times teen valuable 10 Us, and we esteemed him as true friend. To the family We extend our sincere sym- pathy, though we know that no words from our pen can assuage their awful grief or lessen their great bereavement.
 May God bless them and temper the winds to the shorn lambs, is our prayer
The Forrest City times., 1905-01-13
Gre atly in Demand.

Nothing Is more in demand than medicine which meets modern require ments for bleod and system cleanser, such as Dr Kings New Life Pills. They are just whaf you need to cure stomach and liver troub es. Try tifem. At all drug stores, 2se, gparen- tesd
The Forrest City times., 1905-01-13
Found a Cure for indieestlon.

use ChambeIlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for indigestion and find that they suit my case better than any dys- pepsia remedy have ever tried and have used many different remedies. 1 am nearly fifty one years of age and have sui fered great deal from indigestion. can eat almost anything I want to now, GEO. W. EMORY, Rock Mills, Ala For safe by J. T. Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1905-01-13
New Schedule on Choctaw.

Effective January l, 1905, the Rock Island put d new train schedule in force on the Choctaw Branch, as follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-06
SHOOTING ARRAY.
Serious Wounding Of Colored Man
Monday Last.

The climax of the Labor day holiday at
Piscaataway, Prince George county, Md.
came in the form of serious shooting af-
fray late in the evening. party OF col
ored men, among them being Robert
Thomas James Travis, Thomas Lyons and
John Frazier were engaged in dis
cussion. Another colored man. whose
name was stated to be Samuel Dent, OBJ
jected to the disputation, it is stated. and
while stories of the affair differ, the objec-
ton to the proceedings of the party of col
ored men was sustained by Dent 1t Is al
legged. at the point of shotgun.
AS the party failed to dispense, the shot
gun was discharged in their direction Rob-
ert Thomas received the bulk Of the load Of
shot in the face and eyes. while the others
were but slightly injured by the scattering
grains. The firing Of the gun into their
midst had the desired effect and there was
no further argument, although the mem
bers of the party fired on claim the act was
without provocatiOn.
Thomas went to visit a physician Of the
locality, who advised him to come to this
city and receive treatment at a hospital.
The wounded man, with bandages over his
eyes, which were stated to be badly In
jured. was driven to Anacostia yesterday
by friends, who finally took him to Provi-
dence Hospital for treatment, after which
they left, returning with him to Maryland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-06
Chapter Of Accidents.

Walter Mason, colored, seven years DID,
had his left leg fractured and badly bruised
yesterday afternoon while he was riding on
a cart in front Of his home at % Dingman
place northwest. The little fellow got the
cart to speeding rapidly, when his foot was
caught in the wheel. He was taken to the
Emergency Hospital, where the fracture
was reduced. Later he was taken home.
Michele Disfrvio of Ivy City, a iaborer for
the Baltimore and Ohio railway, had his
left foot broken above the ankle yesterday
afternoon. an iron beam falling on him
while he was at work at LIST and H streets
northeast. His injuries were dressed at the
Casualty Hospital.
While playing In an alley near his home
at 230 9th street northeast yesterday Rus
sell Gilbert, ten years old, was cut In the
right ankle. DR.. Hodson conveyed the boy
to the Casualty Hospital.
Harvey White. twelve years old. of 1242
Maryland avenue northeast. broke his arm
yesterday afternoon while playing at 18th
street and Benning road He was taken to
the Casualty Hospital in the wagon Of the
ninth precinct station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-06
TAX TITLE ATTACKED.
Suit to Annul Instituted in Behalf of
Minor Heirs

w. Walton Edwards, as guardian OF
Geneva and Isabel Young. minors has in
stituted proceedings in the District Supreme
Court against John 6. Slater and Norman
L. Sansbury to set aside an alleged tax
title to premises 11S Q street southwest
The bill of complaint alleges that the
property was owned by the young chldrens
parents, both of whom are now dead, and
at a sale for delinquent taxes for 1899 and
1890. the property was purchased by Charles
H. Wiltsie of New York, who, it is stated.
assigned the tax sale certificates issued to
him to the defendant Slater, who, 1t is de-
clarcd. now holds them. Early in 1904, 1t is
alleged, Slater took possession of the prop
erty, placed a tenant in 1t, and the defend
ant Sansbury has collected the rent as the
agent of Mr.. Slater
The infant compliments, it is alleged,
have the right to redeem the property by
paying the money due thereon for taxes,
and have made demand on Mr.. Slater to
surrender the property, to which demand
they have received. 1T is said, no response A
demand on the District authorities for the
redemption Of the property has been denied.
Mr.. Edwards asks that Mr.. Slater be re-
CURED to surrender the property and to ac-
count to the compliments for all rents re-
ceived by him from the tenant of the prem
ises.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-06
ALLEGED TO BE INSANE.
Alfred Rollins Placed in St. Elizabeth
HOSPITAL

Alfred Rollins, a colored man of power
full frame, fifty-seven years of age, was
removed from his home on Bowen road,
beyond Anacostia, late Monday night on
complaint of the members of his family
that he was violently insane. For three
weeks past Rollins had been developing a
religious mania, 1t was stated. the out
come of which he became desperately vio-
lent at times. 1t became necessary for the
family to bind him with ropes Saturday
night last Rollins has been seeing visions
of the world beyond, 1t Is said, and several
times has hidden goodbye to those about
him In the belief that he has been about
to depart thereto. OF late, 1t is asserted.
the coored man became ravingly violent
and threatened to do bodily harm to those
about the premises.
The police were called to the house from
Anacostia Monday night with the patrol
wagon, Rollins family having come to the
conclusion that it would be dangerous to
endeavor to care for him at home any
longer He was conveyed to No. police
station and following an examination yes
terday as to sanity he was removed to ST
Elizabeth Asylum for the Insane in the
afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-06
HIS FRIENDS ACTIVE
BOOMING COL. BROWNE FOR Ma
TIoNAL COMMANDER.

Col. ]. Edwin Brownies candidacy for ma
tional commander of the Army and Navy
Union is receiving hearty support his
friends say, and as the date set for the en-
campment at Newburg approaches his
chances for the coveted place increase. His
supporters are making strenuous efforts
In his behalf. This Is especially true Of
Roosevelt Garrison No. a, Il Is said. the
first garrison to indorse him. At a meet
ing held last night by that organization
at its headquarters, Ola 9th street
northwest, there were over thirty five
members in conference. together with a
large representation of visitors. In the
absence of Commander J. ]. Gordon
Senior Vice Commander VIM. A. Hickey
presided, and after the regular business
of the organization had been disposed Of
communication was read from Col
Brownies supporters in New York. in
which 1t was stated that his chances for
the position Of national commander are
very encouraging. In order to obviate
any difficulty that might arise. and to
make sure that no obstacles should lay
in the path of Col. Browne, VIM. A. Hickey.
who was chosen to represent the Roose-
Welt Garrison at the Newburg ,encamp-
ment voluntarily rendered his resigna-
ton last night, and Col. Browne was
elected In his stead The alternate dele
gate, Capt. Longstreet in turn relinquish-
ed his position in favor Of Mr.. Hickey,
and the latter was named as alternate.
Commander ]. ]. Gordon said today that
he had been requested by members of the
New York delegation to work for the Sc
lection Of Father Chadwick, a hero OF the
battleship Maine, for chaplain. and at the
next meeting Of Roosevelt Garrison, 1t fs
stated, Father Chadwick will be Endorsed.
Roosevelt Garrison will send letter to
the Spanish War Veterans .encampment
at Milwaukee. asking that the convention
in this city.
Gen. Guy ". Henry Garrison. No. 0, will
meet tonight at its hall. 1905 M street
northwest Mr.. Peyton Holmes of that
garrison stated today that he would con-
Ter with the members In the Henry Gar
rison with view to indorsing Col
Brownies candidacy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-06
Eucalyptus Trees and the Canal.


To the Editor of The Star:
Why not try the effect of the eucalyptus
tree on the climate Of the canal zone? Its
properties are two-fold and seem appropri-
ate to the needs of that region. II drives
fever and malaria away, probably owing to
its other remarkable quality Of being UNI
quenchably thirsty and drying up
marshes for miles around. 1t has been
most successfully tested by the French gov
eminent in Algeria, where 1t had more
than thirty years ago redeemed vast re-
gtons of flooded, miasmatic districts and
made them At for cultivation: also in the
nalarial suburbs of the Roman Carnpagna
the italian government has found 1t
powerful help In purifying areas Of I'M
healthy and feverish atmosphere. 1t Ia q
Of 1t might amply be compensated by the
results Of its Introduction. Planted along
the Chagres river, 1t might control its tor
rental tendencies and its ever-sucktng
roots, once we'll started, would dry up all
the marshy soil now so unhealthy and the
terror of the locality; 1t Is a tree Of Aus
tralian growth and is also cultivated in Cali
ifornia in groves. Whether that Is exactly
the Australian species, the Agricultural De-
partment no doubt could furnish all the
technical details needed. The writer only
experiments made by the French govern
ment between the years 1857 and 1858. dur
ing which period the Complies endus de
academic des Sciences Of Paris used to
publish the regular reports OF the scientists
then studying the eucalyptus. A reference
to those records, II needed. could furnish
every information. 81 M. SHERIDAN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-06
Profane and Disorderly,

Wallace Coleman, colored, was before
Judge O'Neal in the Police Court this morn
ing charged with profanity and disorderly
conduct, and at the conclusion of the testi-
mony fine of So was entered. George E.
Ruhl. who keeps a saloon at 10th and NJ
streets northwest, testified that together
with several other men Wallace came to
his place became boisterous and engaged
in an ARRAY. The combatants were having
quite fight when Policeman Allen of the
third precinct made his appearance and
placed the colored man under arrest. When
he took the stand in his own behalf Cole
man occupied more time than Judge O'Neal
thought he should and he was interrupted.
The fine was then entered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-06
EXCURSIONS.

To those whose time for recreation is
limited there is no outing offering such at
fractions as the weekend excursions to
Old Point Comfort and Norfolk, given by
the Norfolk and Washington Steamboat
Company. The special rate which obtains
further augments the advantages of these
trips. Saturday night tickets are good to
return Sunday evening. The Norfolk and
Washington steamers are thoroughly mod
ern in every respect, insuring the highest
degree of comfort for passengers. At Nor
folk daily connections made with Old
Dominion liners for New York and with
the Merchants and Miners steamers for
Boston and Providence.
The unusually large attendance at Chevy
Chase Lake the last few evenings would
seem to indicate that the public was bent
on enjoying its many attractions to the
fullest possible extent in the remaining days
of the season. The Marine Band will rem
der concerts every evening throughout the
remainder Of the season at the accustomed
hours, with dancing every evening except
Sunday. The Rustic Theater, in which the
motion pictures are shown, the bowling al
leys, shooting galleries and all other feat
ures will remain open until closing day, and
there will be the usual Examinations.
The Southern Pacific Company Is offering
exceptional inducements to those desirous
of visiting the Lewis and Clark fair. Spe-
ciaI round-trip tickets to Portland. Ore,
allowing stop-over privileges at many Of
California's most interesting points, are
available at substantially reduced rates
until September n. These tickets permit a
choice of attractive return routes, which
is an especially desirable feature. The
same company Is also offering monthly
reduced rate tickets to California. avail
able until October All Of these tickets are
good over the specially equipped tourist
excursion trains, the route being via the
picturesque Land of the Sky" Lookout
mountain and Memphis. Full information
can be had of A. ]. Poston. general agent,
Oil Pennsylvania avenue, or at 7O5 10Th
street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-06
DEATH OF JESSE CALDWELL.
Former Resident Of Washington ani
Prominent in Army Circles,

The news Of the recent death of Jesse
Caldwell has been communicated to his
many friends In army circles ana in WASH
ington, and was received with deep regret.
Mr.. Caldwell died in Palmyra, Wisconsin
He was for many years connected with the
public service at Washington, and more re-
Gently In the quartermaster's department Of
the army. in which he rendered efficient and
arduous service in Cuba, Alaska and In the
Philippines His service in the far east re-
suited in a physical breakdown. which ne
cessitated his return to the United States
and his assignment to service in the Office
OF the chief quartermaster at Chicago. His
health continuing poor he sought recupera-
ton In the hills Of northern Wisconsin. but
without avail. and died, as stated, Thurs
day last.
Funeral services according to the ritual
OF the Episcopal Church were held at his
late home. 1921 Eastwood avenue, Chicago.
Friday, August 25. and in the mortuary
chapel at Graceland cemetery, where the
remains were deposited in the crypt pend
ing removal later to Washington for final
interment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-06
FINED FIFTY DOLLARS.
Barber Convicted of Carrying Conceal
ed Weapon.

George Washington, a colored barber OF
this city, who was presented in the Police
Court this morning on a charge of carry
ing concealed weapon, was fined $50.
Washington was walking down Pennsylva-
MIA avenue northwest last evening near Az
street in a dsorderly way when Policeman
Boswell took him into custody and sent
him to the sixth precinct station.
Washington told Judge ONeal this morn
ing that he left his tools in a store
nearby where he was arrested and that he
was no doubt intoxicated. He also stated
that some one possibly had placed the razor
In his pocket. as it was not his property.
The court then entered the fine and Wash
ington will spend the next four months on
the farm If the fine Is not paid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-06
Would Scratch and Tear
the Flesh Unless Hands
Were Tied-Wasted to a
Skeleton-AWful Suffer-
Ing for Over a Year
Grew Worse Under Doc
tors-Skin Now Clear.
WOULD HAVE DIED
BUT FOR GU1TlGWRA.

''My little son, when about a year and a half
old began to have sores come out his face.
had a physician treat him, but the sores grew
on other parts Of his body, and then one came on
his chest, worse than the others. Then I called
another physician. Still he grew worse. At the
enc Of about a year and a half Of suffering he
grew 20 bad had to tie his hands in cloths at
niehf to keep him from scratching the sores and
tearing the nesh.
HE got to be q mere skeleton. and was hardly
able to walk. Ny aunt advised me to try Cuticura
Soap and Ointment. So great was her faith In It
that she gave me q small piece Of Soap to try and
q little Of the Ointment. took It home without
any faith, but to please her tried it. and II
seemed to dry up the sores . little.
IT sent to the drug store and got cake of the
Soap and a box Of the Ointment and followed the
directions, and at the end Of about two months the
sores were all well. He has never had any sores
Of any kind since.
HE IL now strong and healthy, and I can SIN
cersly say that only for your most wonderful rem
edies my precious child would have died from thoss
terrible sores. used only one cake Of Soap and
about three boxes Of Ointment. Signed Mrs. Egg
bert Sheldon. n. F. D.. No. /. woodville. Conn.,,
April %. 1905"
Complete External and Internal Treatment fol
Every Humor. from Pimpaes to scrofuia. from In
fancy to Age, consisting Of Cuticura Soap 26c
Ointment. &c.: Resolyent. Soc. Tin form Of Choco
late-coated Pulls, 26c per vial Of COZ, may be hat
Of all druggists. single set often cures. Pottea
Drug and Chem. Corp, Sole Props, Boston.
UMailsd Free. How to Cure BABY Humors" "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-06
Water Gums for Firehghter.

The two big water guns which are to take
the place Of the yoke monitor nozzles now
on the District fire tug Firefghter arrived
at the wharf yesterday, and this morning
the mechanics were employed in taking
down the old nozzles and replacing them
with the new. Mr.. Chapman Is looking
after the work for the Harlan & Holdings
worth corporation, and Chief Machinist
Robinson Is attending to the interests Of
the city.
The new MOBILES are said to be of great
ly superior type to the ones that they will
displace. and 1t is expected the efficiency of
the fireboat as a f1reflghter will be greatly
enhanced. 1t will take several days to put
the new nozzies in place and get them con-
nected up ready for service. but 1t Is be-
lleved they will be tested either in the lat
ter part of this week or early in the next.
One of the new MOBILES will go on the bow
of the tug and the other on the top of the
engine room house aft.
1t is stated that If these nozzles are sat
isfactory the final step in the acceptance of
the fireboat will follow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-06
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers for
Fort Monroe. Norfolk and all points south
every day in the year at $3.50 pm.
Trains leave District line station Tor
Chesapeake Beach at 9:25, IL am, 2:3O and
6:30 pm.
Electric trains from 18th and Pennsylva-
MIA avenue for Mount Vernon hourly, 10 a.
m to 3 pm. Arlington and Alexandria
every twenty minutes.
Cars from station AQueduct bridge for
Arlington. Fort Myer and Falls Church half
hourly.
Steamer for Baltimore leaves 7th street
wharf at pm.
Steamer Arrowsmith for Colonial Beach
at S:45 am.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Mt. Yer
non 10 a. m and $50 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-06
HE HEAT Err.
Louis James.

Louis James will be the attraction at the
New National next week, commencing Mon
day night. September II.
At the request of many OF the friends and
admirers Of Mr. James, his engagement will
be devoted to the revival of his three most
successful ADMINISTRATIONS, the early por-
ton Of the engagement being devoted to a
big scenic production of .virginius" and the
latter to ''Ingomar'' and "Richelieu." In
"virginius'' Mr.. James Is said to give the
most mastery presentation of his varied
and successful career. Norman Hackett.
who has been associated with Mr. James for
several seasons has been especially engaged
for the supporting company and among the
other players the familiar names of Charles
Stedman, James A. Young, Milton Mobiles.
jr.. Harry C.. Barton. Aphie James. Terese
beagle. Anna Marie Schafer and Ethel
Harding are noticed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-06
Anacostia and Vicinity.

There was occasion on the part of some
one to put to use yesterday the public
scales on Johnson street near Monroe
street, when il was discovered that four
weights. valued at So, had been stolen
therefrom.
The Anacostia Boys Club has been
camping in three tents since Saturday
evening on the property of Mr.. Paul
Starkweather. on the Bowen road. They
have now returned, having had a pleas
ant and profitable experience.
Mr.. and Mrs. Watson karr and Mr.. Full
ton karr have just returned from pleas
ant sojourn in the Blue Ridge mountains.
Mr. and Mrs. c. A. J. Williamson have
returned to their residence at St. Eliza
beth Heights. after stay at Ocean Grove.
Rev. Willard G.. Davenport, the rector
of the Emmanuel Protestant Episcopal
Church, Anacostia, is again occupying
his pulpit, having reached home after a
vacation spent in Vermont and other
places in that section.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-06
CITY AND DISTRICT.
c. E. Banquet Last Night.

The annual banquet OF the Christian En-
neavor Society OF the Takoma Presby-
terrain Church took place last evening in
The chapel of the church, on Maple avenue,
Takoma Park. The interior of the chapel
was tastefully decorated in red and white,
the colors OF the society. In the center of
the room the banquet table was neatly ar
ranged with covers for thirty guests.
The affair was principally under the d.
rection of the young men of the society.
Mr.. George Francis Williams, the retiring
president of the society, acted as toastmas-
ter. Remarks were made by Rev. DR.. Ship
ley; Mr.. Metcalf, president OF the District
Of Columbia Christian Endeavor Society;
Superintendent E. W Crittenden of the Ia
koma Presbyterian Sunday school; Mr.
George F. Williams. and Mrs. e. F. Ter
finger, the newly elected president of the
society.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-06
Chase-C hace Family Reunion.

The Chase-Chace Family Association will
hold its sixth annual reunion next Thursday
at the Hotel Vendome In Boston. Many
prominent speakers will address the asso-
citation. among them being Rev. Platt r.
Chase of Sugar Loaf n. Y, and Lieut..
Gov. Guild of Massachusetts.
The association was organized for the
specific purpose of regaining possession of
some old family estates In England, which
were confiscated by the crown In 1886. II
has been working for twenty-five years.
The late Mrs. Kate Chase Sprague, daugh-
of the late Chief Justice Chase, was in the
past one of the many prominent Washing
ton people who have given time 10 the
movement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-06
Sixty Days on the Farm.

II suppose I am guilty. was the answer
Of William Myers, a man about forty years
of age. when he was presented in the Po-
lice Court this morning upon charge Of
vagrancy. Myers recently came to this
city from Panama, and when Policeman
Garrison of the second precinct found him
in an intoxicated condition walking down
Pennsylvania avenue northwest last even
Ing he placed him under arrest. Judge
O'Neal entered a fine of So and Myers
will spend the next sixty days on the
farm,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-06
"Avenue Girls"

Next weeks attraction at the Lyceum
Theater will be THE Avenue Girls in
conjunction with which will be offered
the sensational illusion, "Dida." This Gre
alton Is called The Naturalization Of
Woman Out of Nothing" With this COM
pany is Olga Orloff, the prima donna So
prano; Adams and Drew, the premiers Of
fun; Jules Bennett and Max Reynolds, the
eccentric comedians, and others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-06

John r. Kelly, Center Market.
New York roast beef, corned beef a speciality