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The times., 1897-04-10
A PER1LoUs HUNTING TRIP.
Patent Attorney Underwood's Mar.
row Escape From Death.

Patent Attorney Underwood's Mar
row Escape From Death.
1t was fortunate for Edward j. Under
wood that a passing .boatman heard his
feeble cry Tor aid as he lay helpless upon
the deserted shores of AnaloStan Island
yesterday morning, or he would probably
have died from ex haustion and exposure
Mr.. Under wood IS patent lawyer and
resides at No. 427 Ii street northwest
Thursday morning he went cunning and
fishing up the Potomac. He started for
home late at night, but instead of coming
down the main channel branched off into
the little river on the opposite side of
AnaloStan Island. 1t had rained heavily
during the night and Mr.. Underwood had
become thoroughly drenched and was con-
siderably exhausted. In the darkness his
sailboat ran aground and he could not free
her. @
Several times during the early morning h e
shouted for help, butit was notuntIl about
6 O'Clock yesterday morning that r. w.
Henderson, while rowing in the vicinity.
Underwood lying unconscious upon the
bank
Underwood was brought TO the city and
taken To the Emergency Hospital 1t took
the doctors an hour to bring him around.
For SOME time his condition was critical,
but he revived to a considerable extent
during the afternoon and was last night
removed to his home.
lie is now in q fair way toward recov-
The times., 1897-04-10
Teresa Cnrreno,s Piano Concert.

The fourth of the series of Metropolitan
concerts, at the Columbia, under the tiiree-
ton of Mr. Ed F. Guzman, was given
yesterday afternoon and an enthusiastic
audience that filled both galleries
and nearly all the lower seats sat for two
hours spellbound at the work of pianiste
whose equal among her sex has never
been heard here Madame Teresa Carreno
is not unknown here, and when she came
upon the stage yesterday she was greeted
by a Storm OF applause that was nothing
short of an ovation when she had finished
the first number Of the program, Bachs
"Fantasie" tChromatiqne and Fueue) the
applause was long and hearty. This
difficult work, with it's grand possibilit es,
In the hands of as an accomplished artist
as the dark Venezuelan, whose fire and
dash and marvellous technique, were shown
to their best advantage, proved q revela-
ton to her hearers and called forth
perfect storm of applause. In the Chopin
numbers she was heard with marked pleas
ure, especially in the Prelude in G flat,
which she was compelled to complete The
feature of the afternoon was probably
tEtudel La Campaneia, by Paganini Liszt,
which She rendered with a spirit and
finish which ran the gamut of the players
art, and showed her wonderful touch
to marked and highly satisfactory de-
gree.
The closing number, that wonderful crea-
tion of the great master Liszt (Rhapsodic
Hongroise, g. with it's marvellous harmon
les and stirring technique, was inter
preted by Carreno with deXtenty and
faithfuness that was received with a
perfect ovation, especially from the many
well-known local musicians present who
pronounced it one of the most gratifying
INTERPRETATIONS that had been heard here
in years, and certainly never played by
pianiste with such power and expression.
AT the conclusion of the concert many of
the ladies in the audience begged to be
presented to the lovely South American
on whom they showered expressions Of
their delight and amazement- Among those
notable in the audience were Mrs.
Andenreid, Mrs. Mckee, Mrs. Brice, Mr.
4. Sanford Beatty, Mr.. Leo Wheat, Mrs.
Cushman Davis, and party Of ladies': Miss
Young, Miss Gertrude Ravenburg, Frau
lein Won Koeler, Mr.. Arthur d. Mays. Mr..
Edward Dreop, Mrs. Hurst, Miss Hurst,
Rev Howard Wilbur Eanis, Mrs. Ennis, and
others
The times., 1897-04-10
OPENING GRANTS TOMB.
It VIII Take Until Monday Night to
Open 1t.

New York, April 8. -Four men began the
work of opening the steel case in which
is inclosed Gen. Grants coffin this Morn
ing. II was slow and hard work, and at
quitting time tonight less than score OF
the 126 heavy riyets were loosened from
twelve years ago. 1t viii be Monday night
before all are taken out as the MEN VIII
not work Sunday.
An estimate made at the military head
quarters from data at hand places the
number that will march in the parade at
about $4,000, divided as follows:
Regulars, 5000: militia from New York,
$4,000: New Jersey, 1900; Pennsylvania.
1,0o6: militia and military organizations
from OTHER States, 5000 to 10000; vet
Grams organization, 5000 to 10000. and
civic organizatio 5000 to 10000
Propcrty-owners on the River side Drive
along the line OF march are receiving
large offers for desirable places TO view
the procession.
The owner of the plot at the northeast
corner of One Hundred and Seventh street,
with 4 frontage of only 100 feet, has de
clincd an offer of 500 for the day For
the use of the vacant new house az the
northeast corner of Eighty-second street
an offer of 5000 has been declined, as
well as the offer of $3.50 for the southeast
corner OF One Hundred and Twenty-second
street, size 25X100.
The times., 1897-04-10
INSURANCE. oF INFANTS,
\ Pennsylvania Judge Decides That
1t Is Illegal.

Harrisburg, Pa, April 9.-In Pennsyl-
vania there are thousands OF life in
surance policies issued by New York and
New Jersey mutual companies on infants,
and this practice has been carried on for
years, Recently a mutual company III
York, Pa, has been issuing the same Kind
Of policies, and the State brought suit To
compel the company to show what right
ii had to insure minors.
The case was argued, and yesterday
Judge Mcpherson handed down Il decision
in which he denies the right of infant
insurance.
Judge Mcpherson reCites the bylaws and
the method Of applying for and being re-
ceived into membership into the associa-
ton, and says: Considering the obi cations
thus intended to be laid upon the applicant
and member, we think there can be little
question about the illegality Of the infants
brauch OF defendants business. It is ab-
surd to permit a child Of tender ears TO
go through the unmea1ing form of making
the contract required by the defendant. and
1t is a mere pretense for a parent or
guardian to sign theinfant' snamc, when the
child has not mental power even 20 know
the nature of that simple act
Judgment of custer is entered against the
association, which is prohibited from is
suing policies of insurance upon infants
or persons below the age of twency-one
years. The association must pay the COTS
If this decision applies TO New York and
New Jersey companies, thousands OF in
fant policies are rendered invalid.
The times., 1897-04-10
THE CALL FOR A QUORUM.
Republicans Annoyed by Mr.. Simp-
sens Obstructive Tactics.

The Republicans, who were spoken to
last night on the subject, were disposed
TO regard Mr.. Simpsons threat TO block
Republican legislation in the House un-
less Mr. Reed would consent to appoint the
committees is u very unimportant menace.
Two of them said that the only effect OF
Mr. Simpsons scheme would be the per-
sonal annoyance of Republicans by re-
curing them to report from day to day
instead OF every three days. So far as
preventing legislation was concerned they
said that, perhaps, that was game the
Democrats would not like 10 have played
on them in that way If they returned TO
power. Besides, said one of them, the
Republicans have absolute control OF the
House and will find means to legislate,
even if they have TO make laws and rules
for any emergency.
Speaker Reed was called on and asked II
he had anything to say about Mr.. Simp-
sons proposed obstruction tactics. The
Speaker declined to discuss the matter
at all.
AIr. simpson, however, as plainly eX-
pressed In his interview yesterdayin The
Times, proposes to prosecute the campaign
of obstruction as far as he can. He has
strong support and sympathy among the
Populists.
The times., 1897-04-10
SANITARY COMPANY FORMED.
Incorporated Under yirginia's Law
With a Half Million CapitaI.

The Washington Sanitary Improvement
Company was organized last evening with
the following board of officers: President,
Gen. George NJ. Sternberg; vice president,
S. w. Woodward; secretary, DR.. George H.
kober, and treasurer, John JOY Edison.
meeting of the stockholders of the
company was held at the residence of
DR.. Kober, No. 1919 street. There was
fair attendance the stock of nearly one
hundred of the subscri bers to the canital
stock being represented either in person
by the holder or by proxy The meeting
was organized by the selection of Judge
c. c. Cole as chairman and DR.. kober as
secretary. A sufficiency of stock being
represented, an election of directors was
determined on and resulted as follows:
Directors-Justice Brewer, Judge c. c.
Cole, Senator James Mcmillan, Hon. John
w. Foster, Charles j. Bell, s. w. Wood
ward, Col George Truesdell, John Joy
Edison, Hon Gardiner G Hubbard, Anthony
Pollock. Col. II + Blount, DR.. Walter Wy
man, George Westinghouse, Crosby Noyes,
Major George H. Harries, W c. Whittemore,
w. T. Boardman, Gen. George NJ. sternberg,
DR.. w. C. Woodward, a. s WorthlDgton,
Bishop Satterlee, DR.. George II Kober Col.
George L. Andrews, Prof. b. T. Janney,
Charles e. Foster, Miss Kate Hosmer, DR.
George l.. MagTuder, Gen. Joseph c. Breck-
enridge, Mrs. Clara G. Addison and Mar
Gus Baker
The directors then went in to an cleo
ton OF officers, which resulted as stated
above.
The following gentlemen were then chos-
en- a committee to draw up the articles OF
incorporation: Judge Cole, Nathaniel Will
son, a. S. Worthington, S ". Wood ward,
John Joy Edison, Gen. Sternberg, George
L. Andrews, B. T. Janney and DR.. Kober.
The company will be Incorporated un'ler
the laws of Virginia, with a capital stock
of $500 900
The times., 1897-04-10
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.
A Number of New Candidates for
Local Offices.

Alexandria, Va, April 9.-Mr. J. II.
Raines has announced himself a candidate
for the office of clerk OF gas.
Lieut. Atkinson. of the Alexandria Light
Infantry, returned from Richmond today.
He passed a successful examination and
will soon receive his commission.
A meeting Of the Presbytery of the
Chesapeake viii be held in the Second
Presbyterian Church, on Tuesday night.
William Coleman, colored, viii be a CAN
didate for mayor at the general election,
and T W. Watson, colored, is a candi
date for the council in the Fourth ward.
Mr A Dean, at his yard at the foot of
wilkes street, has laid the keel for new
steamer To be used by the Washington
harbor police.
William Langley, a small boy, fell over
board at Shoots wharf today. He was
rescued by his brother
The will of the late Mrs. Mary Geary
was admitted to probatein the corporation
court today, and her son, D. ]. Geary, to
whom she left her estate, qualified as
executor.
Water mains are being extended on
Washington street, between Oronoco and
Madison, and three new fire-plugs are be
ing put in.
The funeral Of Clen Dorsey, the suicide,
took place this afternoon at 4 O'Clock.
The condition of Mrs. Dorsey, who was
assaulted by her husband with an axe. is
improving.
Lieut. Smith found dog near the inter
section of Lee and Princess streets with
the skeleton Of human arm and hand in
its mouth.
Mrs. Lucy Corse. wife of Mr. ]. Doug
lass Corse, died at her home at Tacoma, this
morning. Her remains will be brought here
for interment.
The times., 1897-04-10
The Newport Rnces.

Cincinnati, April 9.-Lizzetta. backed
from to to to ., and Lillian Rus
sell. at even, were the only favorites win
ming at Newport today. Margaret Lyon, at
% to 1. won the first event easily from
Adelaide.
First race-Six furiOngs. Mar garet
Lyon. 81. knight, 20 to 1. won; Ade-
lalde. 81. Chenault, to 1. second; Tidi-
ness. 90, Shepard, 10 to 1. third. Time,
lei.
Second race-Four and half furlongs.
Lillian Russell, 90, BeauChamp, even.
won: Lady of the West, 1O4. Reiff. 1 to
1, second; Mary Cavalier. SO, Shepard. z
to 1, third Time, LOO.
Third raee-One and one-eighth miles,
Rewarder, 1O6. Hill, 70 1. won Ranquo,
SO, Huston, even, second; SWordsman. 81,
Shepard, IL to 1, third. Time, 2:O6
Fourth race-Six fUrlOngs. Lizzetta, 1O7, +,
Beauchamp, 8 to 8, won: The Sculptor,
103, Jackson, 20 to 1, second; Miss RoweI.
1O6. Scherrer, to 1. third Time. 1:21.
Fifth race-One mile Chicot. 10, Hill,
to 5, won: Dave Pulsifer, 10, Milburn.
TO ., second: Loyalty, 1O2, Sweges. so
to 1, third. Time, 1:49 ia.
The times., 1897-04-10
FOUND DANGLING BY THE NECK.
Mrs. Ball, of Fairfax County, Hangs
Herself in a Barn.

Word was received at Alexandria yester
day afternoon Of the suicide OF Mrs. Charles
Hall, the wife of a well-known and pros
porous Fairfax county farmer, at her home
near Lorton station, Thursday ait ternoOn.
The woman had shown no signs of de-
spondency,, and it is supposed that she
ended her life in "a fit OF insanity. She
was about the house attending TO her
domestic duties during the morning. and
i'll the course Of her work left the house,
saying to her three children, who were
playing in the yard that she was going
to the barnin search OF eggs. Nothing was
thought OF this, as she mad been in the
habit of doing the same thing every day;
but when she did not return after an hour
or more one of her little boys started out
to search for her, thinking that possibly
she had met with some accident in the
barn.
The little fellow was mortified at the
sight of his mothers body da nglinG from
rafter in the hay loft. Mrs. Hall had
evidently committed the deed shortly after
reaching the barn, as her body was neatly
cold when help arrived and she was cut
down She had procured a piece OF halter
and fastened 1T in slipping moose about
her neck Then she had securely tied the
other end TO a rafter and stepped off a
beam. Her neck was not broken and
death was due 10 strangulation.
Neighbors were advised OF the act and
a physician was summoned, but could
render no aid, as the wonlan'w as past help
when found. Mrs. Hall was about forty
gears ofage andleaves d huSbandand three
children. Her father. Mi Van Davis, com
mittcd suicide in much the same man
ner about five years ago, by hanging him
self to a tree upon his farm in Fairfax
county An inquest was held yesterday
by local justice OF thepeace and a verdict
OF suicide was rendered in accordance with
the above facts
The times., 1897-04-10
THE COMMITTEE QUESTION
Invite Republican Senators to
State Their Preferences.
SOME LOFTY ASPIRATIONS
New Senators Long for Important
Committee Assignments and Some
Want ChairmanshipS-- Senator Nc
MILAN Prepa ring Sehedules-rhe
Steering Committees Problem.

Senator Mcmillan, chairman OF the COM
mttee on onmittees OF the Republican
caucus, will send out letters today to all
the Republican Senators, asking them TO
designate the committees on which they
would prefer TO serve. This action was in
pursuance OF a resolution adopted by the
committee at its meeting yesterday, and
it is about the only positive progress that
has yet been made by the Republicans IN
their undertaking ofSenare reor ganization
OF course their is no expectation / hat the
steering Committee can by any possibility
MACE all the Senators just where they
would like to be, even granting that the
Democrats and Populists would offer no
obstacles whatever to the work of the
committee But it is believed that the
information will be exceedingly helpful
in aiding the committee on committees
TO approximate a realization of the de-
sires of the ambitious Senators The eX-
pectations OF some Of the new men are
amusing. Several OF them have already
expressed a desire to be placed on Finance,
Appropriations or Rules, and about all Of
them want cbairmanShips.
There remains the sane doubt as before
as to the power OF the Republicans TO do
any reorganizing at all. They certainly
cannot do it if the opposition persists
iD its present attitude. 1t can only be
done by the consent of the Democrats and
PopulistS and under these circumstances,
of course, the reorganization must neces-
sarily he SO arranged as To take care of
the opposition comfortably
Therefore, there is little importance in
the elaborate work the committee or COM
mittees nave undertaken The details Of
reorganization viii really be arranged by
what is known a the Senate family
and consists Of Senators Allison, AldriCh
and Goruian. Senator Allen is not a lneuI-
Der OF this domestic circle, but lie will be
freely consulted. and his views are inn
portant because he is the recognized leader
OF the strongest third party that has had
Representation in the Senate for many
years.
The schedule, which is being prepared
under the direction Of Chairman Mcmillan,
is OF value chiefly as an indication Of de
sires of individual Republican Senators.
After the reorganization is effected, lf
O continuation of the odd proportionate
representation by parties can be called
REORGANIZATION, it viii serve as a general
index to the cdisapDointnents of Senator's.
THERE'S noiik alihoOd thatthc Republicans
can win in their desire to wrest chairman
ships from Teller, Pettigrew and the
other silver Republicans
The times., 1897-04-10
THE STAMP ROBBERY CASE
Report Thereon in Possession of
Postmaster General.
Whispered in Postoffice Corridors
That 1t Effects Several Employees
and VIII Lead to DismissaIs.

Postmaster General Gary has in his pos
session the report rendered in the now
famous stamp robbery case, mude BY Post
office Inspectors John T. Cl1m, William B..
Smith, Charles f. Lewis and Charles L.
Morris. 1t will be reinempered that Colman
testified on the stand that he got the
stamps from Mrs. Munce, wife OF Chief
Munce, of the stamp division Of the Post
office Department..
There Is a ruinor along the corridors OF
the Postoffice building that several other
employees of the department whose names
nave not as yet appeared in print are inn
plicated. and that the report of the inspect
ors shows this so plainly that dismIssals
will follow.
The Postmaster General has been giving
the report careful consideration, and it Is
announced that the report will be re-
leased for publication within few days
The times., 1897-04-10
A SCANDAL IN HIGH LIFE.
A Libel Suit Involving the Char
acter of Countess D'Ivry.

n LtDel Sulb tbS NhhA
acter of Countess D'Ivry.
Toronto, April 9.-An interesting libel
suit against the World was begun here
today, which involves the character OF
the Countess d'Ivry. The countess is from
Belgium, and married Count dIvry five
years ago. He is gentleman of rank and
position, from old France. Their mar
ried life has been spent part of the time
in Canada and partly in Europe.
The couple visited Toronto and were
well received 10y a number of leading
families. They were stopping at hotel
here, and were visited one evening by
Reginald Thomas, a young bank clerk.
The two went into the wineroom and had
some whisky. The countess retirca 10 her
room. and shortly arterward knocked at
the door Of Thomas room and asked her
husband if he was coming TO bed The
watchman of the hotel saw her at the
door, and hurried OFF to the manager and
told him there was woman in the man S
room From this, it is said, story got
about town, Oh which the libel was
based
The times., 1897-04-10
THE CHICAGO BANK SCANDAL.
AvriIl and ChurchIll Furnish Bonds
for Their Appearance.

Ioi htiI <AIt'cSfahse.
Chicago, Aprn 9.-President Spalding, OF
the Globe Savings Bank, and treasurer
OF the Illinois State University, at Cham
paigu, who was custodian Of over half a
million dollars of the university funds, in
bonds and cash, that have disappeared, is
not in the city, but in a letter written to
a friend IN Chicago this morning he says
lie VIII be on hand Monday morning.
Ia the meantime DcJecCive S5lbie, OF the
central police station, is looking for him
Warrants were issued last night for the
arrest of Spalding, ~ ID. Avrill aud Charles
L. Churchill, president, vice president and
cashier, respectively, of the Globe Bank
The warrants charged the officers of the
bank with embeZZiement, and were sworn
out by Frank +. Stone, of the firm of Stone
x Francis The firm was depositor at
the Globe Bank, and the allegation is that
money was taken in after the officers
knew that the institution was insolvent
Mr. Churchill appeared before Justice Hall
this morning and furnished bonds for his
appearance on April 10. This afternoon
Vice resident Avrin also appeared and
furnished bonds for his appearance on the
same day.
President SpaIding is at present, it is
said, physically unable to leave his bed
but il is thought he VIII appear and give
bonds for his appearance Monday There
is gross carelessness charged to the uni
yersity officials during the latter part
of Spaldine' S term. 1t is said his accounts
have not been audited for over two years.
His term expired in March, but owing
to disagreement among the trustees,
us to his successor, no election for a new
treasurer has been held. Nothing definite
as TO Mr. Spalding's accounts xyith the
university can be ascertained until next
Tuesday.
The times., 1897-04-10
AUCTION SALES.
THOMAS BOWLING & Co, Auctioneers,
612 street northwest.

THO MAS BOWLING & CO, Auctioneers,
612 l. street northwest.
TRUSTEES SALE OF EALUA BILE UN-
IMPROVED PROPERTY, SITUATED
on SOUTH SID L OF L ST. ,BETM ZEN
Sd AND 4TH SIS, NJ.
By virtue OF a certain deed Of trust dated
December 3, $50. and duly recorded in
Hber No 2079, folio 149, ct seq, one
OI rne land records of the District Of Co
lumbia, and at the written request OF
the party secured thereby, we will sell
at public auction, in TTOnJ or the premises.
on Thursday, April l5, at o clock p ~.
the following described property. All OF
lots numbered twenty-five co, twenty K
t25l, tWenty-Seyen 60, twenty eight 2S).
twenty-nine (29j, thirty 800, and thirty
one (3lJ, OF the subdivision by K. u. Han,
tagent Tor Hiram y. Wads WORTH. OF suuare
numbered seven hundred and seyenty-TOur
(T14i, Us per plat recorded in LbeT W. F.,
folio, 160, of the records of the office
or the surveyor OF the DisJriCtOf Columbia.
Terms OF sale. One-thiTd casn, balance
In one and two years, at $ per cent per
senli-annUally, 10 be secured by deed Of
trust on property sold, or all cash, at option
OF the purchaser. A deposit of 500 re-
QUiTed ut the time OF sale, COnyeyanCing
and recording at purchasers cost. Terms
OF sale to be complied with in ten days
from day of sale, otherwise trustees re-
serve the right to resell the property at
aTter five days advertisement Of such
resale In some newspaper publ shed in
Washington, d. L.
JESSE V. ". HUYIK,
1905 Pa. ave, NV. , Trustee
JESSE H. VAN ALSTYNE,
1905 IA. ave. NV, TrUstee
ap3,5,6,1 ,S,9,1 l,l2,l3
The times., 1897-04-10

Passed "a Counterfeit Half Dollar.
Mary Coleman, an inmate Of disrepu-
table house on Thirteenth street. was ar
rested last night by Policeman Mellen, upon
complaint Of John Fugazzi, charging her
with passing counterfeit money. The
woman came to his stand last night and
purchased an orange for cents, giving
the vendor a 50-cent piece and receiving
the balance in change In the 6arkness
the Italian did not at first discover that
it was d bogus coin, and accepted it. The
piece was badly mutilated, but no Others
were found upon her when taken to the
station. She was locked up last night and
the secret service officials notified
The times., 1897-04-10
A COLORED CADET.
Congressman Shattuc VIII Appoint
R. c. Bundy TO Naval Academy.

SODBfeSSi1dii SEfatiuc VIII appoint
r. c. Bundy to Naval Academy.
Cincinnati, Ohio, April s.-Richard C.
Bundy, a colored youth, VIII be appointed
by Congressman W. B. Shattuc, of the
First Ohio district as a cadet at the United
States Naval Academy, Annapolis.
Several weeks ago Mr. Sbattuc was noti-
fled of the existence OF a vacancy in his
districts representation by reason of the
failure of Cadet ManniX to pass an ex-
animation. Mr.. Shattuc accordingly ar
ranged with Prof. F. B. Dyer, superin-
tendent OF the schools at Madisonville, to
arrange for competitive examination
This was held Saturday, March 27, and
when the examination was completed it
was found that of the seven appii ANTS
who presented themselves L. c. Bundy
and George Austin, both colored, led the
list.
Mr. Shattuc telegraphed to Prof Dyer
asking whether, in his opinion, Bundy
could pass the naval eXan1ina ton The
professor wired back yesterday that he
thought he could. Upon receipt Of this
Mr.. Shattuc announced that lie would
make the appointment.
Young Bundy is the eldest son OF Rev.
Charles Bundy, presiding elder Of the
African Methodist Episcopal Church