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The morning times., 1896-02-27
TRIED MERITS OF X RAYS
Remarkably Successful Expert
ments Made at Davidson College.
Bullet I'm Il Mans Hand Photographed
With Greater Distinctness Than
In Other Tests.

Charlotte, n. c., Feb 26.-The first
experiment with the Roent gen Photographic
process in the South has proven successful.
At Davidson College, one OF the foremost
Presbyterian institutions in the South. at
Davidson, twenty miles from Charlotte,
Prof. Henry Louis Smith, of the chair
OF physics, demonstrated TO his classes the
utility of the cathode ray. A bullet was
fired into the hand of a dead negro in the
dissecting room OF the medical department.
The photograph discovered the bullet. tie
x ray penetrating, not only the flesh, but
the bone, and showing the bah hidden be
hind the bone in the middle finger.
The bullet from 22-calibTe pistol went
obliquely into the palm OF the hand, near
the wrist The bullet lodged under the
central bone of the palm. The photograph
was then taken with the purpose OF showing
the location OF the bullet and the bony
articulation of the hand. Tue flesh in the
photograph appears as a faint shadOwy
envelope bordering the finger bones aud
connecting the bones of the palm, except
very near the wrist.
The palm bones become larger and fil
almost the whole space. Looked at from
the origin Of the cathode rays, the bullet,
an oblong slug, was exactly behind the
bone, yet the rays traversed flesh and bone
and give the exact position of the ball, as
well as its shape and size.
The bones are much more clearly defined
than in the Yale and Columbia. and most
other American photos, which have ap-
peared in the scientific journals. but not
so distinct as Prof. Roentgen's.
Coins in a purse. bullet buried in a
cubicinch ofRat meat, and bird shot wra pped
in many thicknesses Of heavy paper, were
photographed with perfect distinctness.
Prof. Smith is a University OF Virginia
man, and one Of the most up-tG-date
scientists in the South.
The morning times., 1896-02-27
CARLISLE WAS NOT THERE
Chamber of Commerce Conference
on Finance In Politics

Chamber of Commerce Conference
on Finance In Politics.
New York, Feb. ga special committee
OF the chamber nf commerce on sound
financial legislation met this afternoon in
pursuance OF instructions 10 outline a
financial policy to be followed by the
chamber during the coming Presidential
campaign. The following resolution, pre-
serted by Mr.. Gustav II. schwab, was
unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That it is the sense of this
committee that the agitation in favor of
value against the free coinage Of silver
should be prosecuted with vigor.''
The following. presented by Mr.. Richard
Young, was also adopted:
Resolved That il be referred to the
executive committee with the recommen-
dation that they prepare and submit TO the
chamber Of commerce an address inviting
the cooperation of all commercial bodies
and OF all business men in the movement
60 secure the adoption by the national con-
vention OF both great political parties of
unequivocal declarations i'm favor of the
maintenance Of the present standard OF
value"
1t WAS generally believed that Secretary
of the Treasury Carlisle would appear
before the committee and speak on Amer
ica's finances. but Mr.. Carlisle did not
make his appearance.
The meeting or the committee was ex-
elusive, but Chairman Hentz, at its con-
clasion, remarked to a reporter of the
United Press:
y was assured personally by Mr.. Car
Isle that he hoped there would be no
straddling OF the financial problem by the
two great political parties, but that each
party, in its convention, would boldly
take the bull by the horns and adopt the only
safe policy. that fayoring the gold stand
ard. for The nation TO pursue"
The morning times., 1896-02-27
CUBA MAY BE RECOGNIZED
Resolution Of Belligerency Ready
to Be Reported.
Two Measures Are Before the House
subcommittee and Action Will
BE Had Today

At The meeting OF the House Committee
on Foreign Affairs today the principal
matter under discussion will relate to the
attitude tn EC assumed by this govern
Inent towards the Cuban insurgents.
Atthat meeting tie conclusionsreachedby by
the subcommittee TO whom the Cuban cor
respondencc was referred. viii be reported.
This subcommittee consists OF MessTs.
Adams of Pennsylvania, and Draper OF
Massachusetts. Republicans; and Tucker Of
Vermont. Democrat.
Several hours were spent by them in
consultation yesterday, and it is under
stood that before adjouming TWO resolu-
tions wcr, agreed to, one fayoring
recognition hy this government OF the
hclliecrgncy OF thc CubanS ard another,
more naciI, il character, but looking ulti-
matcly jo taai end
A member DT the fun committee pre-
dicted last evening thai n tolays meeting
- resolution 81 helligercucy VIII be adopted
unless acti.n shall be DELAYED until the
regular honr cf adjournment hy prolonged
debate on ihe subject.
TIE three members Of the subcommittee
pledged themselves not 10 reveal the results
reached. hut TIE foregoing statement of
their position is believed To he Substantially
correct.
The morning times., 1896-02-27
TRIP OF BIOGRAPHIES.
To Alaska and Back L. Planned by
the Society


A trip TO Alaska, via the Canadian Pa
cific and the inland waters of the Pacific
Ocean, is the pleasant prospect held out
to the public by the National Geographic
Society of Washington.
There will be seven stop offs, and all
the coupons of the tickets by this route
will be good whether detached or not. The
trip win be commenced next Monday after
noon at Al O'Clock at MetZerott Hall, and
will also be finished there on the seventh
succeeding Monday afternoon.
The lectures and views which are TO il
lustrate this trip are by the best known
scientists and travellers of the day, and
will all he made ana given from personal
observation.
Among the lecturers viii he Prof. Rus
| sell of the University of Michigan, DR..
Hall of the Smithsonian Institute, Prof.
Reid OF Johns Hopkins, Lieutenant Nib
lack, Z. S. N; Mr.. Foetcher Of Ottawa,
Canada; Prof. Fay OF Tufts College, Mass,
and Prof. McGee of the Bureau OF American
Ethnology.
The tickets OF admission are unique and
arc issued under unusually interesting con-
ditions and auspices.
The morning times., 1896-02-27
Low FEES
S. COVERS EVERYTHING.

Patients who have for years been suf-
fering from catarrh, rheumatism, asthma,
bronchitis, constipation, kidney, liver, and
bladder troubles, skin and blood disorders,
varicocele, lost or failing power, and va
fious other obstinate and deep-seated and
complicated troubles, are being cured daily
10y DR.. Walker at the low rate of So a
month and all remedies furnished. DIR.
Walker realizes that many are discour-
aged, skeptical, financially unabk 10
pay large fees for treatment and another
bin at the drug store II is TO reach and
benefit these that DR.. Walker has reduced
his price to this small amount.
Dr. Walkers well-known Sanitarium, at
l411 Pennsylvania avenue, adjoining VIII
lard's Hotel, is open daily for consultation
and treatment Office hours, 10 Il. m. to
Ep. M; Wednesday and Saturday evenings,
to s; Sundays, 10 TO IL.
The morning times., 1896-02-27
MAJOR GLEN STEPS DOWN
Leading SalVatiOnist WithdraWs iu
Sympathy For Booth.
This Officer Declares That the De-
posed Leader VIII Not Form
n New Army.

New York. Feb. 26.-The English briga-
dieTs at the Salvation Army headquarters
are still firm III their support OF Gen.
William Booth OF England, in his removal
Of the former commander. BaIlingt0n
Booth, from his position, but the rank and
file OF the army. differed by Americans,
are still largely in favor Of their much
beloved commander and his wife.
At the headquarters OF the army the
situation today was not materially changed
from that Of yesterday. The one important
change was the resignation Of Major Peter
Glen and his wife.
Major Glen had been in charge Of the
field department. and was one or the most
powerful officers in the work. The couple
today sent a letter to Commissioner Eva
( Booth. giving as their reason for resign
ing the belief that Commander and Mrs
Ballington Booth had been dismissed with
out a just cause.
AIajcr Glen said today that Darlington
Booth had in no way advised his restsna-
tion. and that his action in withdra wing
was entirely OF his own accord.
"Ballington Booth Will not lead an Amer
lean army" was the answer Maj. Peer
/ Glen made tcdIy to questions about Nj
/ Booths intentions He has received i
humber of invitations TO conduct evan
I gclical meetings aud very probably VIII
| engage in some such work.
Mr.. Glen also said that he published re-
I ports that large sums OF money had been
promised TO Mr. ard Mrs BaMHgton Booth
TO carry on any work they might desire
We're 10 a measure true He said that a
committee OF prominent citizens had made
such offers. but who they were he would
not say
Officers OF the army have little fear
/ that Iianington Booth will not turn over
the funds Of the army in this country.
I which are al deposited in his name in
| various banks.
He has already signed checks for the
| current expenses Of the organization An
| other account has been started in the name
/ Of Eva Booth, TO which all available funds
| are added. but many OF the contributions
| stin come in the form OF checks TO the
I order of BaHinslOn BOuth," which must
I be- deposited in the accounts IN his name.
The morning times., 1896-02-27
Alive ON 1 nORGUE SLAB
Henry Smith Moved After He
Was Laid Out.
WAS STRUCK BY A TRAIN
Attendant Saw Him Move and a Quick
Run Was Made for the Hospital
After Several Hours of Agony He
Finally Succumbed TO His Injuries
Coroner 70 Invest igatc the a accident

Henry Smith, Colored, died at Elmer
gency Hospital yesterday afternoon from
injuries received by being struck by a
Baltimore and Ohio train at the North
Capitol street crossing.
The peculiar, feature of the case is that
Smith practically died twice.
Smith was taken, to the morgue before
he was dead, and when he explained that
he was not dead, he was removed TO the
hospital.
When Smith was struck he lay notion
less at the side of the railroad tracks a
crowd gathered round the man and the
patrol wagon Of station No. g, with Driver
Fitzgerald on the box ana Policeman Oliver
in charge, rolled up.
a man in the crowd, representing hinI-
self as physician, pronounced Smith dead.
The police lifted the mangled body into
the patrol wagon, and drove to the morgue.
There they backed the wagon against the
entrance, lifted out the unconscious man
and placed him on a slab
SHEET WAS DISARRANGED.
Policeman Oliver looked at the man as be
was arranging him on the slab and said
aloud: Poor fellow, he met an awful
death" Fitzgerald left to unbitch patrol
horse Jim, and Oliver proceeded TO the
| locker TO secure winding sheet With which
TO cover the supposed corpse.
All was gloomy and still in the dismal
morgue and Oliver proceeded with bis
grewsome work. He covered the man
with the sheet and turned to go. AT the
door he turned again TO look at the ghastly
sight once more. The sheet had become
| somewhat disarranged.
Oliver walked back to the body and
Strengthened out the white sheet. Then
he started to leave. Sometbi prompted
him TO look again at the corpse. The head
of the man was partly uncovered. Oliver
could not understand it. He had been
| particularly careful to cover the face and
head. This time, that no mistake might
be made, he spent a long time in carefully
| fixing that sheet.
But as he was about to go he thought he
perceived Il slight movement of thes heet
perceived slight movement of the sheet
TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL.
| BY this time Oliver was pulling Off the
! sheet TO see what was the matter, wher
| he saw the lips OF the man move family
and placing his ear close to those lips
heard these words softly whispered to him
| mo. boss, ain dead
| Oliver struck the gong and the patro
rolled into action. The run to Emergency
| Hospital was made as old Jim horse
has seldom made it and Smith placed or
| the operating table.
Smiths left leg was almost crushed Off
at the knee and was amputated by the
Emergency surgeons. His right leg was
| crushed at the ankle.
| Smith dieG at O'Clock. The coroner
will hold an inquest today.
! The dead man was forty-nine years old
and lived al No. 720. Balls court northwest
The morning times., 1896-02-27
SCOTT JACKsoN's confession.
Admits He Had Improper Relations
With Pearl Bryan

Cincinnati, O., Feb 26--ScOtt Jackson.
in an exciting interview with a reporter
at the Jail this morning, confessed he had
had improper relations with Pearl Bryan
This is the most important confession OF
the prisoner since his Imprisonment.
Ever since his arrest, Jackson has held
out against overwhelming facts that his
relations with Pearl Bryan were absolutely
honorable and that his sole purpose in
having her come to Cincinnati and undergo
a criminal operation. was TO protect his
friend. W. \. Wood He now charges that
Wood was equally guilty with him
Wood. when seen after the Jackson in
terview. unconsciouSly cOrrobOrated Jack
sons story, except in the matter OF bis
Wood eonfeSsing 90 having improper re-
latiOns with his second cousin Tomorrow
is the date set for the hearing in police cOurt
of the eases OF Jackson and Walhng.
The morning times., 1896-02-27
FITz RoAsTs CoRBETT.
Cham pIOn Says the PugilIst Must
Fight Some Good Man

u
Fight Some Good Man.
Atlanta. Feb. 26.-Bob FitzsimmORs and
party passed through here today on their
way TO New York.
Fitz roasted Corbett in an interview.
saying that the latter must fight some good
man before challenging him.
Il am the champion now" said he. land
the challengers have 10 come to me. shall
lead Corbett merry dance and when ] am
through with him he will go back To his
old position in a bank"
1t was in Atlanta that FitZsimmOns made
the remark which lead to Corbett's mem
orable attack on him in philadelphia.
Fitzsimmons says that a day of reckoning
for that assault will come and he intends 10
even up. He expects to reach New YORK
at 1 O'Clock tomorrow.
The morning times., 1896-02-27
Assaulted an Old Man.

Benjamin Grimes. coloFed, sixteen years
years of age. assaulted John 7. Morris,
an aged white man. near street alley
northwest several nights ago, and yesterday
evening young Ben tamin was arrested on a
warrant by Policeman Light DOT and
locked up at the Second precinct station
The morning times., 1896-02-27
CREWS ROUGH EXPERIENCE
Tookto Open Boats From mtheSchoaner
H L. Stacht.

IOohtOO open Boats 4 rom mtheScnu2ner
H. L. Stacht.
Boston, Feb. 26.-The steam collier San
Tut which arrived today brought Captain
Taylor and crew of the two mastedschooner
II. L. Staoht from Newport News last Thurs
day for Philadelphia withcordwoOd. Heavy
weather and ice rendered the schooner un-
manageable.
She sprung leak, became waterlOgged
and the crew was forced to abandon her
forty miles east of Hog Island. They took to
the yawl Friday with some provisions, and
on Saturday hailed d steamer which Captain
Taylor says was the British boat Paruassus
and which passed close by them, but the
steamers people Offered no assistance. At
4:30 p. m. on the 23d they were picked up
by the San Tut, suffering severely from
eXuOsure.
The morning times., 1896-02-27
ON THE TARSNEY CASE.
House Put in the Day Discussing the
Contest

Yesterday all but the first hour of
long days session in the House was de-
voted TO the discussion of the Van Horn
Tarsney contested election case. 1t was
announced by Mr.. Johnson, in charge,
that a vote would be taken tomorrow.
Mr.. Tarsney made the opening speech
in his own behalf, advocating the adoption
of the recommendation of the minority, that
the case be reopened and the ballots in
certain disputed precincts OF Kansas City
recounted. Messrs. Parker, Rep, New
Jersey, and Powers. Rep, Vermont, also
supported the minority report.
The morning times., 1896-02-27
AGAINST MISS BARTLETT.
Famous Breach of Contract Case In
voIving S20O,OOO

Boston. Feb. 26.-The jury in the famous
Bartlett -BfgeIow case this morning render
ed a verdict for the defendant Miss Mary
o. Bartlett sued the executors of the late
DIR. Henry T. BigeIow for S2OO,OOOO for
alleged breach of contract.
Miss Bartlett claimed that she was
engaged TO marry DIR. Bigeiow and he
promised in the event of his dying before
the ceremony was performed. to leave her
$50, 600 in his will DR.. Bigelow died
in 1890. and Miss Bart!ett's name did
not appear in his will
The morning times., 1896-02-27
OFFERS ST, 600 FOR HIS WIFE.
Chicago Man VIII Give This Reward
for Her Return Alive

chicago NAN w III Give MS Reward
for Her Return Alive.
Chicago, Feb. 26.-ArthHr b. Cody today
offered reward of 81 600 to any one lind
ing and restoring to him alive. his wife,
Grace Goodrich Cody. before May 1 next.
Mrs. Cody disappeared from her mothers
home in Tacoma. Wash, a month ago, while
suffering with mental alteration, and has
not been seen or heard of since. A suita-
BILE reward is also offered TO any person
finding Mrs cody's body or furnishing any
information leading TO it's recovery.
Mr.. Cody is a member OF the law firm
of Hiram II. Cody s Sons. and for financial
responsibility. gives as security the Mer-
chants National Bank. OF this city.
The morning times., 1896-02-27
LABOR LEADERS JEERED.
Officers of Glass Workers Associa
tion Given Hostile Reception.


tion Given Hostile Reception.
jeanette, Pa, Feb 26.-President Pro
TEN Winters. Of the Window Glass Workers
Association, and Secretary Campbell, of
that body, spent two anxious hours here
this afternoon.
Theloeal adoptedresolutions
last night in favor of Simon Burns, the
depoSed president but the new officers
came here today to persuade the
men to recognize their authority.
When Winters presented himself at the
Chambers Mckee Glass Factory, the men
quit-work. The acting president, seeing
that the best of feeling did not exist, left
the works. About 200 men and boys fol-
lowed, jeeriIg and blowing horns. Winters
and Campbell stepped into Squire Bethunes
office, where they remained until train
time, leaving at 4:50 O'Clock. There was
10 attempted violence.
The morning times., 1896-02-27
TO COMMAND IN AFRICA
Gen BaldisSera Given the Post In
stead OF PeIIoux

stead Of PeIlOux.
Rome, Feb. 26.-For some reason not
clearly explained. Lieutenant General Bal
dissera, commanding the military division
OF Novara. has been appointed at the last
moment to the chief command of the Ital-
ian forces in Africa. instead OF Lieutenant
General Pclloux, whose appointment was
announced on Monday.
The government has received information
that the Abyssinia army, after passing
March. returned to Adua, where they went
into camp
King Humbert will so to Naples on Febru-
ary 2Sth, and remain there over February
2eth for the purpose of saluting the troops
which are about TO start for Africa to
reinforce the Italiun army there.
The morning times., 1896-02-27
EDIsoN's FATHER DEAD.
At SorwaIk. Ohio, at the Advanced
Age of Ninety-two.

Norwalk, O., Feb. 26.-SamUeI Edison.
the father of Thomas Edison, the in
vcntor, died here today, aged ninety-twO
years.
Samuel Edison was born in Nova Scotia,
August IL, 1904. and has lived at Milan.
Ohio, and Port Huron, Mich, greater
part of his life. 1t was at Milan tia t
his son, Thomas. was born. Mr.. Edison
stopped here for visit with his niece,
Mrs W. A. POyer, while en- route to Fort
Meyers, Fla, the winter home Of his son.
The burial VIII probably occur at Pert
Huron, Mich. Thomas A. Edison is ex-
pected here tomorrow, and until his ar
rival no definite arrangements viii be
made.
The morning times., 1896-02-27
Railroad Contractor Insane.

New York, Feb. &C. William Tyatte,
who said he was a railroad contractor of
No. GIL Karr avenue, Columbus, Ohio,
walked into the Union Market police sta
tion tonight and asked for protection,
saying that he was being pursued.H He was
taken to Bellevue Hospital and placed in
the insane ward.
The morning times., 1896-02-27
FACTIoNAL QUARREL IN OHIO.
Two Sets of Delegates Willie Selected
LII GAINESVILLE

III LhfItsVIIIe.
Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 26.vA special to
the press from GAINESVILLE Ohio. says a
McKinley-F oraker factional quarrel has
broken out there, which will result in two
sets Of delegates to the State convention.
The county central committee has been
called to meet to select the county dele
gates. This committee is controlled by
the AicKinley-yan Voorhis faction.
Today there was meeting of fifty lead
ing Foraker Republicans of the district, by
which, a call for the county to select the
delegates was issued. It is also said to
indicate The defeat OF Van Voorhis for re-
nomination for Congress.
The morning times., 1896-02-27
CharIot,esviIle Prtncess nj

Richmond, Va, Feb. 26.- A special from
Charlottesville to the Dispatch says the
Princess Trohetzkoi is stiu quite sick
at Castle HILL, but is in no danger. De-
EhacEelford is In attendance.
The morning times., 1896-02-27
oxereoot was Recovered

Dennis Hawkins. oo!ored, was arrested
yesterday by Detectives Carter and Gall
agher for the theft of an oyercoat from
Ferdinand Won Gruder of Anacostia
The morning times., 1896-02-27
NEW ROSTER OF OFFICERS
Department of the Potomac
Completes Its Election.
JOHN M'ELROY, COMMANDER

He Was Chosen on the First Vote
Other Depa TT nIcnt Officers Named
Reports of Committees Received
and Acted Upon-AnotIIer Session
to BE Held Tonight
The morning times., 1896-02-27
HIS FALL MAY BE FATAL.

SOhn & Anderson Injured by
Tumbiing Down Stairs.
John G.. Anderson, of No. 1908 II street
northwest, viii probably die from in
Jurics received 10y falling down the stairs
OF his home.
He was removed 10 Emergency Hospital
I'm the patrol wagon OF the First precincs
He remained unconscious up to late
hour last night He is a member OF Litt-
ographic Union and the Hon.e Club.
The morning times., 1896-02-27
FUN FOR THE DEMOCRATS
Silver Republicans Arraigned the
Party in the Senate.
CARRIERS PROPHETIC SPEECH

Entirely Out of the Race-with
Senator Teller He Appealed to the
Party to Await the Decision of the
St. Louis Convention.
The morning times., 1896-02-27
Badness
Falling Hair, DandrufF,

Facial Blemishes and Skin Diseases promptly
and permanently cured Dir J. SEMMES,
I04 14th St, near G.
0ffico and residence.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-04-17
CITY COUNCIL. Nj EETING.
Mollie Thompson Must Pay License
Other Business.

Mollie Thompson Must Pay License
Other Business.
The city council met in adjourned
meeting Monday evening, all aldermen
being present and Mayor Webster pre-
siding.
A remonstrance against building the
garbage retaining wall across the road
way to the river, north of First avenue
north, was presented, the signers claim
ing that the entrance should be left in
order that teamsters might wash their
wagons in the river. Some of the alder
men thought that an open space might
be left below the present roadway, and
the matter was referred to committee,
Dunn, Fletcher and Williams.
The mayor stated that Mollie Thomp-
son had paid her fine and was doing
business ut the same old stand. He
wanted to know what the council was
going to do about it. Aid. Young said
that he understood that Mollie had con
tracted for 20 girls and was going to sell
soft" drinks. Young asked for the ad-
vice OF the city engineer in the matter.
The mayor suggested that it be referred
to the sanitary policeman. The city at
torney stated that he did not believe
that Mollle would dare to employ girls;
he recommended that the city and
county proceed to collect licenses from
her, and said that, if that was done, eho
would soon be broke, whether she sold
''softn drinks or not.
The treasurer and attorney were unan-
imously instructed to proceed to collect
all licenses due from Mollie Thompson.
The council canvassed the returns of
the city election and found them to be
as published in THE TRIBUNE Of April Z.
The council then adjourned until next
Monday evening.