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The Washington times., 1905-03-13
DISEASE JUSTIFIES
BREACH OF PROMISE
Woman Denied Damages AGAINST Man
Who Tilted Her Because She
Had tuberculosis.

SEATTLE. Wash, March 12.-"No
man should be mulcted in damages who
breaks promise he has made TO marry
a woman who. he afterward learns, is
afflicted with tuberculosis"
This was the opinion given by Su-
periot Judge Albertson III passing upon
motion 10 strike out certain questions
propoanded in suit OF Rosena 2. Grover
against Mayor Zook, Of Ballard, in
which the young woman seeks 10 re-
cover from him $25.0go damages for
breach OF promise.
IN an answer flied by the mayor he
admitted thttt ne mao promised 10 marry
the young woman and would nave done
so had he not discovered after his prom
ise was made that she was affected with
tuberculosis.
The court declared thtsc in a marriage
contract three parties We're concerned
the snen, the woman and the state-and
that ne state had the right 20 prevent
any marriage which would be dangerous
TO its welfare.
The Washington times., 1905-03-13
DENVER MAN STAYS
A FAMILY Of THREE
Murderer Shoots Two Policemen and
Is Then Killed-Wife, at
News, Drops Dead

DENVER, March 13.-George Sehistler
shot and killed Mr.. and Mrs. X Fill and
their son In their home yesterday. He
then set fire to the house.
While attempting to arrest Schistler
Police Capt William Bohanna and Pc
lice Surgeon Frank Dulin were shot by
him and seriously wounded Schistler
barricaded himself and held large
force OF policemen at bay for several
hours, many shots being exchanged.
The desperate man finally was killed
by Under Sheriff Felix O'Neill
Mrs SchistieT dropped dead when she
heard of the tragedy.
There had been trouble between
Schistler and the Fills over d lawsuit
The Washington times., 1905-03-13
Bryan Would In1prison
Criminal Trust Bandits
Praises President, But Thinks He Has Not Yet
Gone Far Enough-SmiIes at Mention
of Candidacy

radical Of this I am sure. There is
not room for two conservative parties.
and we hope TO fix it so that there will
not be room for one. / Will not pretend
10 say what the issue will be, but the
party will be radical
And with the reorganized Democracy
controlled by the radical wing will
you be a candidate again for the Pres
idency?"
Mr.. Bryan smiled broadly.
It's really too early for that he
said. Sufficient unto the day is the
evil thereof
The Washington times., 1905-03-13
HIS LIMITATIONS.

The petted young beauty in The car
riaGe looked with dismay at the mud
thaIsiay between her and the sidewalk
i think 1t was Sir Walter Raleigh, -
she said, THAT threw his cloak upon the
ground. on certain memorable Occa-
sion IN order that his Queen might not
get her shoes muddy.
You're my queen, all right. replied
Walter Raleigh had been clerk at SIS
week ne would have done exactly what
Tn going to do"
Whereupon h,s carried her TO the side
wRfk-but he did tt so nicely that ~
forgaye him.-Chicago Tribune
The Washington times., 1905-03-13

MINNEAPOLIS. March l3-W. ].
Bryan, in an interview here, said:
President Roosevelt is doing very
well, but hardly far enough; at least.
not yet. The most important thing in
fighting trusts is to enforce the Grim
iral laws, which men who run large cor
porations are constantly breaking, and
with no more concern than if they were
not on the statute books. a few big
men in the penitentiary would make
the rest obedient 70 the law.
The reorganized Democracy Will be
The Washington times., 1905-03-13
SEARCHING IN SAND
FOR LOST VALUABLES

ATLANTIC CITY. March 12.-AIrs. \.
j. Bamberger. OF Philadelphia, a visitor
at the st. Charles, lost on the beach
pendant necklace. set with twenty
three stones, ana which is valued at $500
Daniel Glmbel, OF PHILADELPHIA while
riding pony on the beach. lost his
OF persons were digging in the sand to-
day for the lost Valuables, but without
result.
The Washington times., 1905-03-13
WASHINGTON P0ST0FFIcE
RECEIPTS INCREASING

Receipts Of the Washington postoffice
Tor the month OF February amounted TO
$50 1928 an increase Of 81, 791.f1 aver the
revenue for the same month in 1904.
when the receipts were SIS, 3so.sS
Every month shows substantial in
crease over the RECEIPTS of the last year
The Washington times., 1905-03-13
GUILD is ORGANIZED
FOR LONESOME PEOPL E
Society Formed in Chicago Bring Strangers in the City
Together on Social Basis-Three Hundred at
the First Meeting

Mrs. Harriet King Davis gave a
short outline of the object OF the guild,
which Is to bring together strangers
In the city who wish TO become aequaint-
ed The city is TO be subdivided into
districts. and those living In these dis
tricts win have an opportunity to be-
come acquainted by meeting at private
residences, at card parties, musica les,
AID other forms OF social entertainment
The Washington times., 1905-03-13

CHICAGO. March 13.-More than 500
lonesome people. hungeTing for the com
pantonshtp of friends, gathered at the
first open meeting Of the Social liter
course Guild, held at the Fine arts
Building. Drawn together from different
cities and towns. they discussed the
lonesomeness which besets those who
are strangers in q big city. and who
long for some one whom they can cali
friend
The Washington times., 1905-03-13
PRESIDENT HARPER WILL
GO FIRST TO LAKEWOOD

LAKEWOOD. n. j, March 13.-Pres-
ident Harper, of the University OF Chi
cago. is coming here to recuperate- John
u. Rockefeller will meet him on arrival
and has arranged for his 5tay.
After that he may go abroad, a an
nouEced yesterday.
The Washington times., 1905-03-13
PROPOSING WAS A HABIT
WITH JAMES v. O'HARA
His Matrimonial Offer to Widow Fair
hurst Cost Him a25 Pounds Even
if intoxicated.

LONDON, March 13.-At Liverpool as
sizes on Saturday before Justice Wills,
Martha Fairhurst, a widow of Ormskirk,
sued James w 0'Hara for breach of
promise of marriage.
Both parties are middIe-aged and were
in the same humbItz circumstances until
the defendants aunt died and left e24.
600, which, with the exception, of sew
eral small legacies, went 20 O'Hara and
his two sisters. O,Hars. then began te
court plaintiff because. as her counsel
explained. he waatgd somebody to take
The Washington times., 1905-03-13
Awarded AIS Pounds.

\ lady giving evidence for O'Hara
said that he had asked her. as we'll as
her mother and sister, to be his wife
Another witness said that two or three
other women were waiting the result
Of the present action before going for
the defendant for soliatium for blighted
hopes.
The jury awarded Mrs. Fairhurst e225
damag es.
The Washington times., 1905-03-13

Made 8 .UIeY.
At first the pt ~ hought o.Hara
was merely chat hui he declar-
ed he was in ed urged her 10
offer of marriages ae PRESENCE of her
daughter.
She accepted him Come time later the
defendant invited tdso of the woman S
neighbors to the welding. The defend
ants ardor then Suddenly cooled and
when the bride-to-bc wrote, demanding
an explanation, he did not reply
wGs made O'Hara was IN drink at the
tine and not responsible for what ne
said. He was described as a chronic
drunkard, who had a weakness for ask
ing women to marry rim when in drink.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-21
G. GROCERYMAN
SHOT By
Cries for Help Frightened Assailants
and They FIed-No Report to
Police Until Sunday.

James +. Thomas, a negro grocery
mai residing at 7l9 Twenty.Grsv
street. was shot about 1890 o'clocl.
saturday night by some unknown ne.
gro. who in company with another
negro, entered Thomas store, appar.
entity for the purpose OF shooting the
proprietor and robbing his store.
The two negroes first asked for q
suck OF flour. but tho groceryman's
suspicion had been aroused because OF
the action of the men before they en-
tered the store and he did not urn his
Dack TO them when he went to ger
the article. The men then stated that
they did not want any flour, but de-
sired n bar of soap. which Thomas
started 10 get. Keeping his face to.
ward the men.
Just before Thomas reached the
counter where the soar was, one OF
the men drew Il revolver and fired.
The ball struck the groceryman in
tho right breast, inhicting a flesh
wound. Thomas called for help and
II negroes fed. They have not yet
been caught by the police.
The police department was not mott.
fled OF the shooting until Sunday
night. II as the negro does not
know either of his a%ssailants and can
give but Il poor description OF them.
1t is not very likely that they will b.
be apprehended.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-21
GILL PLAN 9
T SCHOOLS
Lieutenant Shaw Will Appear Before
Trustees in interest of Unique
System.

Lieutenant c. p. Shaw. U. S. N.
retired, president OF the Municipal
League of Norfolk. will appear before
the school board of this city at its
next meeting and endeavor to have
the Gill student city government plan
introduced into the local public
schools.
Lieutenant Shaw was instrumental
in having the system adopted by the
Norfolk schools and it is said that Iii ,
plan has worked admirably there.
Mr.. Gill will be in this city some
time during December in the interest
OF the plan. which is TO have the PIT.
pills of the city schools form them
selves into a miniature municipality
with Il mayor and other officers and
legislative and executive departments.
operated with the sanction of the In
Structors. All pupils violating the
schocl room ordinances will be tried
and punished by the pupils themselves.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-21

case from being spread all yer the
city. He gave medical authority to
prove that the muzzling of dogs was
the only cffectual method of stamn-
ing out hydrcphobia.
Urge Short Delay.
Mcssrs. wilkins. Harris, Llewellyr
ana Davis said that they favored the
ordinance. hut doubted the legality Of
the special meeting and urged tlias
tho matter be laid Upon the table until
4 meeting could be called by Presi-
dent Jones in regular fashion. This
question had been raised before and
CITY Attorney Massic had been called
upon to give his opinion. The point
At issue was whether or not Il reason
able time had been given in tho no.
ttcc calling the special meeting. NJ.
Massic said that the question of what
Is n reasonable time was q matter OF
opinion and could only be finally de-
cided by the courts in event any
measure passed in special session
should be tested. -.
Mr.. wilkins moved that the ordi-
nance be laid upon the table. The mo-
tion was voted down: Nays-Ketcr-
UNI, Ballentine, West, Marshall, Kel-
lum and Morgan; ayes. wilkins, IIar-
ris, Davis and I.lcwcllyn.
Only One Nay.
Mr.. LiycZey'S motion TO ADOPT the
ordinance was then adopted. Air.. vii.
kins being the only member to vote
nay.
The body adjourned Immediately
after the vote was announced and then
followed animated discussions over
what had been done and the probable
action of the board of aldermen. An
effort will be made to have Especial
! meeting Of the board called at once
to act upon the dog question
Some of the councilmen believe that
tho aldermen will concur in the ac-
ton of the lower branch, but others
are confident hat the board will de
cline to adopt the ordinance ON the
ground that last nights meeting OF
the lower branch was illegal.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-21
President Of Council Says Meet.
Ing Was Illegal.
INDIGNANT OVER TREATMENT
Believes Body Will Find That "Hassc
Makes Waste" and "Doe Ordinance,
Will Amount to Nothins-Reason
for His Action.

The call for Il meeting tonight w;,s
lliega and the action of The council IL,
passing the ordnance without IL sus.
pension of the rules was Illegal sail
President d. S. Jones, of the common
council, last night after the body OF
which he is presiding officer had held
n special session and adopted Vice.
president Livezey's dog ordinance"
When seen by Il Daily Press repor-
ter Mr.. Jones was very indignant over
the treatment he received in the coun-
Gil chamber, as well as displeascd
because the council had, according 70
his view, in its haste adopted a mea.
sure in an illegal manner. He de.
clared that he know nothing of tn.
proposed meeting of the council until
he saw in the paper Saturday that :,
special session was to be held Mon
day night. At Sis o'clock Saturday
night he received the following note
from the city clerk:
"ll-1S.O5.
Dear Mr.. Jones:
MI. Liyezey Informed me that D
told him that you would call n special
meeting upon the request of three
members. ! enclose such request, to-
Sethcr with call. Please sign ami
leave ut Pcnnypacker's for me. II
for any reason you will not sign.
please notify me at once so that
notices may be recalled.
Yours truly,
tSigned) wv. H. COOKE,
"City Clerk"
Unsigned Call.
With the note was enclosed a re-
quest for Il special meeting from
Messrs. Livezey, Marshall and West,
and the following unsigned call:
Council Chamber.
Newport News, Va, Nov. is, 1905.
Mr.. W. l. Cooke.
City Clerk.
Dear Sir; Upon request OF Messrs.
l.iyezoy, Marshall and West, notify
members that there will be n special
meeting of the common council on the
10th dag of November, 1905, at 1890
y. NJ, at the usual place for the fol.
lowing purpose:
nc consider an act upon the Dog
Question
Yours truly,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-21
president Common Council"
Central Made Mistake.

Mr.. Jones went on to say that he
attempted to reach Mr.. Cooke Sat.
urday night TO instruct him to recall
the notices, but was unable to do so,
the telephone central telling him by
mistake that MIR. Cooke had no phone.
In the meantime the clerk Lad sent
out the following notices:
Council Chamber, Nov. IS.
MI. w. b. Livezey, City.
Dear Sir: There will be a special
meeting of the Common Council on
the Goth day of November, 1905, al
1870 p. M. at the usual place for the
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-21
shipyard Men. Read,

For $1,000, on reasonable terms, we
VIII sell you a good scyen-rcom dwell.
ing on Fnr~ty-scventh street near WASH.
lngton avenue Let us show It TO you.
AELMS. MARYE, BOYENTON a,
CHAPLIN. inc. real estate, insurance,
loans rents and Investment bonds.
I119.Gl
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-21
Dues for Divorce.

Joseph Fluott entered q suit for
divorce in the Corporation Court yes
terday against his wife. Delina Fluett.
NJ w, T. Moss appears as attorney
for the plaintiff.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-21
CONTINUED on Page Eight.)
euckinoham Lithia Water

This water is the best. Get a bottle
aud SEQ what it is. Put up and scaled
at the springs to insure You what you
order. More than 100 gallons used the
first week here. Citizen phone. 1873.
Bell phone. 333, I~1-12.6t-eod
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-12
Active YOUNG Voters

The young men of this city give
promise of paying much more attention
to politics in the coming year than has
ever been paid before. Politics here
have been generally handled by the
good old machine men, who played as
they liked. This will all be changed
the coming year, and the active interest
promises to give the old-timers some
thing to think about. Los Angeles is
not the adobe village that 1t was in
the first days of the machine, and the
Show me- brand Of politics was never
thought of; the new politics will be
greatly to the benefit of the city, for
1t is big step in the right direction.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-12

started an investigation, and it was the
result of this, which he put in the form
of an affidavit, that moved the magi-
strate to wrath yesterday. Bohn said
that the girl had told her mother that
her father was too friendly with one of
the mothers intimate friends. The
father became so enraged he began a
systematic persecution of her. Grinnell
staggered into court yesterday and
scowled at his weeping daughter. Magi-
strate Zeller asked him if he still
charged her with theft. He said he did
you miserable scamp. l would send
you to the penitentiary If l had the
power" cried the magistrate. 1T makes
my heart ache. l never heard of any
thing so contemplate"
Rose Grinnell, the girls elder sister
told how the family had struggled to
help their father and said he never
worked.
THAT home is no place for a child"
said the magistrate. II will commit
Margaret to the Catholic protectory,
where l am sure she will be happier"
The two sisters broke into tears and
the father staggered out Of the court
room.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-12
FIRES AT PROWLING BURGLAR
Cigar Dealer Sees Man Entering Room
and Promptly Takes Shot at
Intruder

T. II. Wheeler proprietor of the cigar
stand connected with the Sun Drug
company's store at the corner of Sec
ond and Broadway, shot at a burglar
as the latter attempted to enter his
room at 1905 East Eighth street at
4:50 o'clock yesterday morning.
Wheeler, on retiring, left his window
open with the screen down. At 1850
o'clock yesterday he was awakened
by a noise. On looking up he saw a
man entering his room through the
open window. Reaching under his pill
low he drew his revolver and fired
at the intruder. The latter immedi-
ately jumped through the window and
made his escape.
Believing that he had shot the man,
as he could find no marks on the walls
of his room, Wheeler reported the In
cident to the police. Detective Haw-
ley found the bullet lodged in the walls
of the house adjoining Wheelers resi-
dence.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-12
JUDGES HEART ACHES
Magistrate Bursts Into Wrath at
Parents Meanness to Young
Girl
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
NEW YORK. Nov. ia more
heartless, worthless, miserable and con-
teptible scamp I have never seen in a
court of justice or out. The whipping
post is none too good for you"
Magistrate Zeller, In the Children's
court, yesterday afternoon delivered
this rebuke to William Grinnell, of 415
Greenwich street, who had been ar
raigned upon the complaint of his IA
year-old daughter Margaret that he
prosecuted her.
Never before has a magistrate I'm the
court given himself over to such
stormy indignation, yet the man before
him listened unmoved to what he said,
Grinnell has three times caused the ar
rest of his little daughter, once charg-
ing that she stole his watch, the second
time that she was incorrigible. and the
third time that she stole money. The
girl was arraigned on the third charge
Tuesday, but the father was so drunk
that he could not present his case and
1t was adjourned.
Meantime Probation ohicer Bohn
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-12
Board of Public Works

The board of public works ought to
be selected and in shape now, but it
will be some day when the mayor and
council get together. Under the terms
of the charter one of the members of
the board will take care of the city
engineers office. Other departments
under the board will be streets. This
will let out Hanley, but he will then
be appointed chief inspector with du-
ties as now. Harry Stafford. city en-
gineer, it is agreed, will continue his
present duties. Others in the depart
ments will probably hold their posi-
tions awaiting further adjustments and
deVelopments.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-12
PEPPER THROWER ARRAIG NED
Police Seek Motive for Assault on
James Turkinston-Robbery
SUSPECTED

Robert w. Bradley, who was arrested
Friday charged with throwing a hand
full of red pepper into the eyes of James
Turkinston, was arraigned before Judge
Chambers yesterday morning. but re-
fused to explain his motive for trying
to blind Turkinston. The police and
Bradley's victim are Of the opinion that
Bradley intended to rob Turkinstou,
although the culprit attempted to es-
cape after throwing the pepper.
Since his arrest the police have been
Investigating Bradley's identity and
claim that they have connected him
with several robberies in the vicinity of
the Tourists Lodging house.
When arraigned yesterday morning.
the prisoner pleaded guilty and will be
sentenced Monday. In the meantime
the police will continue their investiga-
tion and try to find some one who can
identify Bradley.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-12
MUCH DOING IN
LOCAL POLITICS
SEARCH FOR A BUSINESS MAN
FOR MAYORALTY
Uncle Billy Workman Announces He
VIII Retire-Appointment of
Board of Public Works
Expected Soon

There is much talk of placing q bust
ness man in the mayors chair for the
next term, which, by the way, will be
for three years. Such men as Messrs.
Frank Coulter, H. w. Frank, Arthur
Let's, Lloyd Elliott, or other public
spirited men would not fail If the peo-
pie called. These men are all good
citizens, deeply interested in the well
fare of the city, and no doubt would
be willing to sacrifice their business
interests in some degree to serve their
fellow men.
What this city needs in the mayors
chair is a business man. Every one
agrees on this. The failures that have
occupied the chair in the past have so
strongly failed that now, with the city
growing greatly, 1t is imperative that d
good, successful business man be called
to the chair. Such are the men men,
tioened and any one of them would
strengthen the growth and development
of the city and it's business interests in
any and all lines.
1t has been demonstrated here as
elsewhere that professional politician
does not make a good mayor, and this
city, above all others, needs attention
now, for it is growing more rapidly
There is no question but business man
will be selected and elected and the only
question is as to whom. and the men
mentioned are of the caliber that would
make big success of the citys affairs.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-12
MEXICAN SNATCHES WATCH
PatroIman Captures Ono of Three
Men Charged With Robblna
JeWeIer

While Nathan Schirensohn. prophet
or of a jewelry store at 10S Commercial
street, was exhibiting tray of rings
to three MeXicans yesterday morning
one of the men picked up a silver
watch which was lying on the show
case and made his escape from the
store, followed by the other two men.
Schirnsohn started in pursuit and
was joined at the next corner by
Patrolman Ditzen. One of the men
was captured, but the watch was not
found In his possession. When taken
to the police station he gave the name
of r. Torres. An effort will be made
to secure the names of his companions.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-12
Uncle Billy Passea

Uncle Billy" Workman has an
nounced his intention to retire to pri-
vate life with the termination of his
present term of office. He has served
the city faithfully and well and his re-
tirement will permit him much-need-
ed rest. The duties of the various
offices and the cares and attention are
very much greater than they were In
the days of Uncle Billy's" first appear
ance and election to office, and in all
these years the "good gray man" has
not been getting younger. He will
carry with him to private life the
well wishes of many admirers, friends
and acquaintance, all of the best
wishes of his fellow associates In the
city hall and the respect of all who
have ever met him.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-12
inconsistency

Hearst, who received the Tammany
nomination for his two terms in con-
gress. has suddenly discovered that
Tammany is a corrupt body. 1t is a
pity he did not find this out before he
took the district nomination from a
district that he had never visited.
Hearst supported Schmitz i'm San Fran
cisco in the recent election and yet
found fault with the body to which he
owes his own election. Further. Hearst
in Chicago and Boston traded the
Democratic vote of these cities to his
own selfish ends and yet he expects
Democratic support in 1908 for presi-
dent.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-12
JUDGE ANDREW JACKSON UTLEY.
PROMINENT ATTORNEY, is DEAD

Judge Andrew j. Utley, who for
nearly twenty years has been a prom
inent figure in the courts of Los An
geles, died Friday afternoon at his
home at 2410 West Twenty second
street.
Judge Utley was admitted to the bar
In Michigan, and gained the title of
Judge in that state. After practicing
law in Michigan for many years, he
removed to Kansas and there became
a member of the Populist party.
While in Kansas he wrote his book,