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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-13
Captain McCath1an Dead;
Member Of Police Fo1ce
NearIY Thi11Y-NMe Years
Suffered Stroke of Paraly-
sis Three Weeks
Ago.
Veteran of Civil War,
Serving in the Union
Army.

The funeral Of Capt. Francis +. Nc
Cathran, OF the Fifth police precinct,
who died early this morning. will be
held Friday afternoon at o'clock from
his late residence. 5lI Tenth street
southeast. The services will be con-
Quoted by the Rev. E. II. Lamar. pastor
of the Wilson Memorial NJ. f.
Church. The services will be with full
Masonic honors. and the paIlbearers Sc
lected from members of that order In
terment viii be in Congressional Gene
terry.
paralysis, following a cerebral hemor-.
rhage.
Captain McCathran suffered similar
attack while in the Eastern Market
several months ago. He was uncon-
scious for several days, and his life
was despaired Of
It is believed that the second attack
was brought on by exertion in walking
through the snow from his home TO the
station. Immediately after he was
stricken Police Surgeon Edmund Barry
was summoned, and was in constant at
tendance up to the time Of death.
NhdABC lU4 A1AC W OASN.
On Friday last Captain McCathran's
condition took a decided turn for the
worse, and members Of the family were
told that there was no chance Tor his
recovery. It was necessary to admin
lister stimulants at frequent intervals
TO keep him alive. lie sank into a state
Of semi-coma, which ended in his
death
He is survived by his wife. three sons
James X, William D, and Francis
D.; and two daughters. Mrs. Effie +
kendrick and Miss Bessie McCathran.
Captain McCathrn was veteran Of
the civil war, having served with the
Union forces. He was one Of the first
20 respond TO President Lincoln's call
for men to serve ninety days.
Captain McCathran's Career.
Captain McCathrau was born in
Washington February 70, 1871. and was
educated in the public schools Of this
city. He learned the trade Of black
smltning and worked at IL until May
u. 1855. when he was appointed on the
Metropolitan police force.
January -, 1876, he was made a SER
geant, and June 26, 1891. was promoted
to the rank Of lieutenant and placed IN
command Of the Fifth precinct. After
his promotion to a sergeant he was the
only mounted officer doing duty at No
.. and his patrol extended over the en-
tire section Of the District lying east Of
the AuaC0stIa river.
He was made Inspector Of detectives
on February G, 1872. with the rank Of
lieutenant He was In charge Of the
detective bureau until October l.. 1852,
when he was relieved OF the Command
and assigned the Fifth precinct.
Made Police Captain in 1906.
Under the general reorganization OF
the department. which went into effect
July !, 1906 he was made captain
Prior to this all Of the precincts has
been in charge Of lieUtenants.
Daring his thirty-nine years Of serv-
ice in the department Captain McCath-
ran made an enviable record. Known
personally to almost every member OF
the force. as well as those over whom
he had direct supervision, he was one
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-13
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-30

to transact bnslness, but everything about Aaron Norman was strange.
 And he looked strange himself as hs stepped in at the open door. Beyond. Paul could see the shallow flight Of damp steps leading to the yard and the passage which gave admission from the street. Norman locked the door and came forward He was as white as sheet, and his face was thickly beaded with precipitation. His mouth twitched more than usual, and hls hands moved nervously. Twice ns he advanced toward Paul, who rose to receive him, did he cast the odd look over his shoulder. Beecot fancifully saw in him man who had committed some crime and was fearful lest it should be discovered or lest the nveng- CT should suddenly appear. Deborah's confidential talk had not been without it's effect on the young man, and Paul beheld in Aaron being of mystery. How such a man came 10 have such daughter as Sylvia Paul could not guess.
 Here you are, Mir. Beecot," said Aaron, rubbing his hands as though the cold of the cellar struck to his bones. "Well?"
 T want to pawn brooch" said Beecot, and he pulled out the case from his pocket. IA friend of mine would have bought It, but as 1t be-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-30

Due bIood--for nlue 1t is. if what Bart learned was true of them stone figgers in the church," and she gasped.
 Paul was silent for a few minutes. looking at the floor. He wondered that he had not guessed all this. Often 1t had seemed strange to him that so faithful and devoted a couple of retainers as Bart and Deborah Junk should favor his wooing of Sylvia and keep 1t from their master, seeing that they knew nothing about him. "All the same" he said aloud, and follow ing his own thoughts, its strange that you should wish her to marry me-"
 Miss Junk made a queer answer. I'm glad enough to see her marry any one respectable, let alone gent. MT. Beecot, twenty year ago, slip of ten, come to nuss the baby as was my loving angel upstairs, and her ma had just passed away to jine them as lives overhead playing harps. All these years I've never heard a young step on them stairs, save Miss Sylvia's and Bart's. him having come i've years ago, and brat he was. And would you believe 1t, Mir. Beecot. know no more of the old man than you do. He's queer, and he's wrong altogether, and that frightened of being alone in the dark as you could make him corp with turnip lantern"
 "What is he afraid of?"
 "Ah," said Deborah significantly, what indeed? It may be police and 1t may be ghosts: but, ghosts or police, he never ses what he oughter say if he's a respectable man, which I sadly fear he ain't."
 He may have his reasons to-
 Miss Junk tossed her head and snort ed again loudly. "Oh, yes-he has his reasons" she admitted, land Old Bai- ley ones they are, dessay. But there's somethin' 'anging over his head. Don't ask me what it Is, fur never shall you know, by reason of my being ignorant But whatever 1t is, Mir. Beecot, it's something wicked, and shall see my own pretty in trouble?"
 ''How do you know there will be trouble?" interrupted Paul anxiously.
 i've heard him pray" said Miss Junk mysteriously-"yes, you may look, for there ain't no prayer in the crafty eye of him--but pray he do, and asks to be kept from danger
 Danger"
 Dangers the word, for won't de- eeiye you, no, not if you paid me better
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-30

There you are. Wait bit. III brew you tea or cocoa"
 T never take those things with meals, Beecot."
 | "Your kit assures me of that. Cham pagne's more in your line. I say, Grex- on, what are you doing now?"
 "What other west end men do." said Grexon, attacking sausage. That means nothing. We'll, you never did work at Torrington, so how can exI ect the leopard to change his saucy spots"
 Hay laughed and during the meal explained his position. "On leaving school was adopted by rich uncle" he said. "When he went the way of all flesh he left me a thousand year, which is enough to live on with strict economy. I have rooms in Alexander street, Camden Hill, a circle of friends, and a good appetite. as you will per- ceive. With these get through life very comfortably"
 "Ha," said Paul, darting keen glance at his visitor, you have the strong digestion necessary to happi- ness. Have you the hard heart also? If remember at school'- | "Oh, hang schoolr' said Grexon, flushing all over his cold face. "I>nev- CT think of school I was glad when got away from it. But we were great friends at school, Paul." Something after the style of Steer forth and David Copperfeld," was Pauls reply as he pushed back his plate. You were my hero, and I was your slave. But the other boys"- He looked again.
 "They hated me because they did not understand me, as you did"
 "If that is so, Grexon, why did you let me slip out of your life? It is ten years since we parted. l was fifteen and you twenty"
 (Which now makes us twenty-five and thirty respectively" said Hay dry ly. You left school before did" l "Yes. I had scarlet fever and was taken home to be nursed. never went back, and since then have never met an old Torrington boy
 Have you not?" asked Hay eagerly.
 "No. My parents took me abroad, and I sampled German university. returned to idle about my fathers place till grew sick of doing nothing, and, having ambitions, came to try my luck in town" He looked around and laughed. You see my luck"
 "Well," said Hay, lighting dainty cigarette produced from gold case, "my uncle. who died, sent me to OK ford, and then I travelled. I am now on my own, as told you, and haven't a relative in the world"
 "Why don't you marryf" asked Paul, with flush.
 Hay, wary man about town as he was, noted the flush and guessed its
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-30

Far beloto her potce tDds hedTd cr-yin5 to
 Beecot to "Come on."
 wages thun the old man oo gIve ana he's as near as the pairing of an onion. So ses to Bart, If there's danger and trouble and Old Baileys about, the sooner Miss Sylvia have some dear man to give her decent name and perfect her the more happy old Debo- rah will be-"
 "Yes, yes, see. Well, Deborah, you can depend upon my looking after your pretty mistress. If were only recon ciled with my father I would speak to Mir. Norman"
 Don't, sir-don't" cried the woman fiercely, and making a clutch at Paul's arm; "he'll turn you out, he will. not being anxious fur any one to have my flower. though love her as he oughter do, he don't no.r cried Deb orah, "nor her ma before her. who died with a starvin' cart. But you run away with my sweetest and make her your own, though her pa swears thunderbolts as you may say. THke her from this place of wickedness and police courts" And Deborah looked around the cellar with a shudder. Suddenly she started and held up her finger. nodding toward a narrow door at the side of the cellar. Masters footstep," she said in a harsh whisper. 'Td know 1t in 6 thousand-just Ike a thiefs, ain't iti-stealing as you might ay. Don't tell him you've seen me"
 But Sylvia" cried Paul. catching her dress as she passed him.
 Her you'll see. if die for it." said Deborah. and whiried up the wooden steps in a silent manner surprising in so noisy q woman Paul heard the trapdoor drop with a stealthy crcak.
 As a key grated in the lock of the outside door be glanced round the place to which he had penetrated for the first time. It was of the same sire as the shop overhead. but the walls were of stone. green with slime and feathery with . kind of ghastly white fungus. Overhead, from the wooden roof, which formed the door of the shop, hung innumerable spiders webs thick with dust. The floor was of large flags cracked in many places. and between the ehinks in moist cor ners sprouted sparse. coloriess grass. In the center was a deal table. scored with queer marks and splotched with ink Over this fared two gas Jets. which whistled shrfIly. Against the wall. which was below tbe street. were three green painted safes fast looked. but the opposte wall had Ia t tbs narrow door aforesaid. and a whie erzfed window. the bars Of whIcA were rusty. tho1sh strong The aimee phere of the piscs was coid and nustF and surxe<tfvs cf . ehzrnel h1nrs C<rrzi1lf a srrznzs r.zrz n r1lc1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-30
Fergus Hume, author of fhe celebrated novel The Mystery of Hanson1 Cab" and other

EGvSHS x1AWSS 0UtHOF v tNG celebrated novel "The Mystery of q Hansons Cab" and other foles of mystery, has written no more absorbing story than the ore that .follows. Mr Hume has fhe abilify tosaake his characters as we'll as his incidents interest," ing. There ore characters in this story which inc reader wtli De Enable to forget-fhe two Bee cots, sweet Sylvia Norman, old Mormon, Fash, Hurd, Miss Dian, Mrs. KriH and her stately dcugh- ter, and lost, bizt rot least. Debbie Junk, wkosc name, iT she had dp- ipeored in ore of Dickens novels,
 wou.d hcpe been tcmilicr to all Christendom. With beauty and grace Deb5ie is not endowed, and her grammar is defecfipe, Ebut she has giJt of speech thaf 0n orator might envy. She IS Q Hfyraaf, tt must be admitted, but lEaer heart Is of gold, and she has courage and depotion which .would add luster to any hero or heroine in fiction or in real life.
 And now this trunpeter wiU ksfand aside, welcoming you, la- dies and gentlemen, to the feast of comedy mystery and tragedy !which lies before you.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-30

cause. He could put two and two to- gether as we'll as most people.
 q might ask you the same question:" said he.
 The two friends looked at one anoth- CT, and each thought of the difference in his companion since the old school days.
 From the garret and the lean mal of sausages Hay drew his conclusions and put them into words.
 Your father has cut you off," said be calmly, land yet you propose to marry" How do you know both things?"
 q keep my eyes open, Paul. I see this attic and your clothes. I saw also the flush on your face when you ask cd me why did not marry. You are in lover
 q am," said Bescot, becoming scar let and throwing back his head, ''It Is clever of you to guess it. Prophecy more"
 Hay smiled in cold way. "I prophe. sy that if you marry on nothing you will be miserable. But of course"-he looked sharply at his open faced friend -''the lady may be rich"
 'She is the daughter of a second hand bookseller called Norman. and believe he combines selling books with pawnbroking"
 Hum" said Hay. "he might make money out of the last occupation"
 He is a miserable looking. one eyed man, with the manner of fright. ened rabbit"
 cone eyed. and frightened" repeat, cd Hay musingly. but without change of expression: desirable father-in-law. And the daughterT'
 Sylvia. She Is an angel. a white lily. a--
 %Of c0urse.- said GRxon. cutting short these rhapsodies. And what do you intend to marry onT'
 Beecot nshed q shabby blue velvet case out of hIs pocket. "On my last f5 and this.- be said. opening the case.
 Hay looked at the contents of the case and saw q rather large brooch made in the form of a jeveled serpent -Opsls. diamonds and gold he said slowly. then looked ID eagerly -sell it to me-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-30

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-30
By FERGUS HUME

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-30

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-30

AY FEAR the Temple station of tbs
 MI Metropolitan railway is q lF6l small garden which contains s a certain number of fairly
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-30
CHAPTER I.

\ 1IMON BEECOT was a ccun- SI try gentleman with a small s5y income, a small estate and a
 zkcl mind considerably smaller
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-30
CHAPTER II.

). 40 Gwynne street was a sec ondhand bookshop, and much
 of the stock was almost as old
 ga tha huildinO itself A Vaath-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-03
THE POLICE COURT.
William Keane Committed to Jail for
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William keane Committed to Jail for
 Thirty Days.
 William Keane of 323 River street had dispute with his wife Sunday evening, and 1t was resumed. on Tues day evening. Mrs Keane reported the matter to Officer Mullings, who went to the house and after looking over affairs told Mrs Keane she was variety of things useless and ought to be locked up. Such was the story she told Judge Peasley in the city court this morning. She said she be- came so angry with the policeman that she went right to the police sta- tion and reported the matter to three men whom she thought were Super intendent Beach, Sergeant Cahey and Captain Ramon. keane's story was that he had had some words with his wife about meals. Mrs keane added to her story that she does not want her husband in the house any longer. As she works herself she is able to get along without assistance from him. Keane was committed to jail for thirty days.
 After court Superintendent Beach was asked if Mrs Keane had been to see him and he said that she had and she was absolutely sober at the time. He sent policeman to the house but as Keane was quiet then he was not arrested. Subsequently a warrant was issued for Keane's ar rest.
 Michael Dooley was found sleeping in a hallway on Abbott avenue this morning. He was fined $10 and costs for intoxication. ..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-03
ONE
 DAY
 SALES

The biggest bargains ever offered will be on sale at our Store every day this week
 Each day will bring something new to you below cost of Manufac- ture. These sales will last one week only. Our Entire Stock must be closed out before inventory.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-03

The following are the new officers of the Second Baptist church Sunday school: Superintendent. Reuben c. Snagg; assistant superintendent Charles E. Cough; secretary and treasurer. Arthur Exton; assistant secretary, Clarence Wightman. <
 Harry Rose, who is home from the south on a furlough. was entertained on New Years by Miss Floresce liar mon. of the north end and Miss Belle Virginia Perley of New York city. The evening was delightfully."- spent in playing whist, singing, piano selec- tions by Florence Harmon and Belle Perley, buck and wing dancing by George Rose. The main feature of the evening being hypnotizing by Will liam Harmon. .4
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-03
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

L'Union St Joseph. N Polishers and Buffers.
 Women's Relief corps. French Canadian band. Brooklyn Athletic club. First division, A. o. H. Court Hancock, F. of A.
 Tunxis tribe, I. o. R. M. < Court Rose Hili. F. of A.
 Second division, A. o. H.
 Journeymen Horseshoers. Citizens Engine company. Fraternal Order of. Eagles. Mad River grange, P. of H. | High Rock division, s. of T. Sheet Metal Workers union. Brass City lodge, I. A. of M. Friendship lodge, o. D. H. s. Harmony lodge, F. and A. M. Court R. F. Phelan, F. of A. Unity commandery, U. o. G. c. Brass Workers union, No 1S6. Valley tent, No IS, Maccabees. Waterbury division, U. R. K. P. Loyal Pride of Valley, No 7223. Rosedale camp, No 9615, M. w if A. . Pride of the Valley lodge. I. o. 0 T., M. U.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-03
The MiIIer& PeckCo
JANUARY CLEARANCE SALE.

0AALu AT 75cs from $1-Scotch Suitines, all wool, 54 inches wide. AT 29c. from 40c--Scotch Flannels. Dress Goods Remnants at Very Low
 Prices. AT 9Sc, from $2-Children' Cloth Coats. AT $2.ss. from s4-children's Long Coats, age $ to IA. AT $4.9S. from $S-Ladies' Kersey Coats. 50 inches long. AT 65c. from 79c-Ladies' Knit Skirts. AT 3sc, from 49c-Children's Flan- nelette Dresses. AT $1.9S, from $2.69-Children's Broadcloth Coats, astrachan col- lar. AT 7c, from 10c-Unbleached Turk. ish Towels. AT 49c, from 59c-Mercerized Table Damask AT $1.69, from $1.9s-Mercerized Damask Napkins. AT 2 for 5c-Ladies' Hemstitched White Handkerchiefs. AT $1.49, from $1.9S-Crepe de Chine Scarfs. AT 25c. were soc to 75c-Odd sizes and lots of Childrens Wool Under wear, including Vests, Pants, Boys Drawers and Union Suits. AT 13c. ? for 25c. were 25c each All Silk Initial Handkerchiefs. AT 29c, from S9c-Boys' Cloth Leg gins.
 SECOND FLOOR SPECIALS. AT $12.9S, from s15-Brussels Rugs, 9x12. AT 9Sc yd, from $1.25-Five frame Body Brussels. AT S1.59, from $2-Street Blankets, S4x90. AT 25c-1S and 20-inch uncovered Sofa Pillows. AT 19c, from 25c-Figured Madras Sash Curtains. AT 35c, from 45c-Cork Linoleum.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-03
CITY NEWS

Miss Rose A. Clarkin. who has been visiting in New York the past few days returned home last evening.
 Ruth Nichols of Monroe's Business college has taken a position as sten- ographer with the Benson Furniture COs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-03

The Evening Democrat is the peoples paper. The price is 2c copy, 12c a week, 42c a month, $5 a year. by mail or carrier.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-03
JANUARY {, l9O7

To-day We start to clean out our entire stock of bottled goods, and clean them out we will if price and quality counts for anything. Owing to lack of space we cannot give full description of goods We are offering at this sale. but visit to our store will convince you that we are offer ing the greatest bargains in the an- nals of the wine and liquor trade. We will make three sections of our entire bottled goods. The popular brands of distillery bottling and im- ported goods that sells for $1.00, $1.25 and sl.5O We will charge 75c.
 The goods that sells for 75c, S5c and $1.00 We will charge soc.
 And odds and ends comprising some very fine wines and liquors that are slow sellers, some of which re- tails at from soc to $1.25, this lot we will close out at 25c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-03
This IS The Week

You'll hear 1t on all sides that they viah you happy new year. Well, ls's very pleasant remark, and all of us are pleased to receive such greetings. And in the days, weeks and months to follow we wish each reader of this ad abundance Of joy and prosperity. Say. I remember wishing gentleman a happy new year on New Years day, 1905, and the poor fellow gave me look and tis remark was "Chestnuts.' but l Insisted that he could be happy if he would change his drinks. Well. to Saake the long story brief, he "swore cff'' touching the "growler' or It's contents and had nothing but our tea and coffee in his house. and to-day :le owes no man penny. has nlce tank account Considering it's only two years ago), he dresses we'll and. se he says himself, his health never was more pleasing to him and he has DO intention of going back to ms olo tricks Now we don't expect to nave everybody swear off this year but we sincerely hope that there will be quite E number who will try for one year end drink nothing stronger than tea and coffee (the kind we sell is o. k.) Remember, the quality we sell is the kind that you don't have to make faces at when you are trying too Nrink it (no trading stamps here). Dn the other hand you'll be turning with sweet smile and twinkle Tn sour eye asking to be favored with une more cupful, please, and it's all uu. account of the good quality we tell. If you doubt Us give us one Trial at
 9hAEl AkHC HN <T0DE
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-23

your company and the carmen. which are only
a very small percentage OF our population, is the
cause of untold suffering of almost the entire
population OF San Francisco
Ii is certainly outrage unparalleled that
this should be the reward of the people OF our
beloved city after your defrauding us or the
price for the valuable franchise which you OBJ
talned by corrupting our city officials Beware,
Mr. Calhoun. the people are crying out for re-
lief and Il is not the love for unions which
makes the good people of this city walk and
ti1er; IL is the human conviction that the de-
mand Of anybody. union or nonunion. which con
sists Of S3 for eight hours service is Just and
that an industry which cannot afford TO grant
such demands under existing living prices should
20 out OF business.
TaLe OF the watered stock and pay interest
on stock Of real value OF your company and
you will not only be able to concede the de-
nands OF the carmen bur could do much better.
II you, sir. viii not listen TO the voice OF the
people the only hope OF redress VIII be to
have the people rise in mass meetings and de-
uand by popular voice the revocation of your
franchise the conditions of which you have vio-
lated and which you have obtained by illegal
means. Yours respectfully,
G. PoSTLER,
Member of Strike Committee, NJ. /. A.