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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-22
RURAL MAIL DELIVERY.
New Route for Service In Hartford
County.


Hayre de Graca Nd Jan. 21.-The ar
rangements necessary for the establish
ment OF free rural delivery of mail about
the country adjacent to Havre de Grace
have practically been completed.
NJ. s. Plummer, special agent of the
Postoftlce Department has been here at
intervals for the past ten days looking
over the surrounding country, laying out
the proposed route, etc. He stated this
morning that all now lacking was the Sc
curing of a competent carrier for the dis
tribution and collection of the mail over
the route, comprising 90 miles. MIR. Plum
! mer states that within the route as laid
out 800 families would be served with their
mail from three to five hours carrier thah
at present, beginning February 10
The route laid out is as follows: Leav-
/ ing Havre de Grace by way OF the Belair
! Road, to Lapidum Road, distance Two
| miles thence out ,Lapidum Road to Lapl-
| dun postcffice. three miles; thence out
! Darlington Road to Rock Run Mills, one
| mile; thence out Rock Run Road to Us
/ born's blacksmith shop. one mile; thence
| by Rock Road run to Stevenson Road, one
mile; thence out Hopewell Road to Gar
| land postoffice, one and one-half miles;
thence to Wilkinson's store. one mile:
| thence out Aldino Road to Havre de Grace
| Road. one-fourth mile; thence down Havre
! de Grace Road to Christian Walker
place, one and onehalf miles; thence on
Aberdeen Road to Wesley Chapel, one and
onehalf miles; thence to Havre de Grace,
four and one-half miles, via Baltimore
| and Ohio Railroad station.
The establishment OF this service is due
to the efforts of Congressman William B.
Baker, who has also established the Pow
| haitian. Baltimore county, route and an
| extension of the route at Ellcott City.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-22
NEW GERMAN MEAT LAWS.
Measures That VIII NOt he Ncxn-
tious to Amcricn.

Paris, Jan. 21.-The European edition of
the Herald publishes the following from
Berlin:
\ question of great interest TO the Unit
ed States is coming up in the proposed ex-
animation OF American meat arriving here.
A scheme for the settlement of the qucs-
tiOn is being drawn up. but is kept care
fully secret. / have been able TO draw
from prominent member of the foreign
office that. contrary TO what is imagined in
the United States. the new law will be less
vexatious than the one it replaces In
place Of the triple examination one inspec-
ton at the frontier only will be deemed
sufficient
This opinion is confirmed by the words of
a minister of the crown, who. in con-
versation about the United States, re-
marked:
Il can tell you that the Americans will
find the new law will make it easier for
their meat trade, not more difficult, as they
appear TO imagine
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acids In THE ARMY BEEF
Testimony Of an Expert Gov
ernment Chemist.
CANNED NEAT IN EVIDENCE
Contents of Purchased Cans Eaten
bN the iIEer Relief Commission
GIarISe-Thc Amazing Deductions
Made hy HEAVIER for the Defence.

The hlser Relief Commission concluded
yesterday a stern test of the honor Of the
War Administration. and particularly Of
the Commissary Department. To crafty
its curiosity it vent out into the open
market and purchased with its
own money several tins Of that
delamed diet known as canned roast beef.
These same tins. purchased without preju-
dice Of retail dealers in canned goods and
other deItcatessen supplies. were produced
in session under the auspices Of Chief In
terlocu,or Beaver and spread out on a ta-
bIe before the eyes of the Alger Relief
workers The Algcr Relief Commission
drew near. smelled tasted, and still lived,
whereat there was immense relief and the
Commissary Department was vindicated,
whereat there Is exceeding great JOY.
The temerity OF the Alger Relief Com
mission in doing this thing and its resolve
10 take this chance for the honor of the
army are highly commended in military
circles, and the Commission rested early
from its iabOrs yesterday. not wholly on
account Of the canned beef it had eaten
but because an expert Government chemist
declared that his analysis Of the residuum
of tea made from the embalmed beef sent
10 foIlo hlco proved Jhat the meat had
contained bCric and salicylic acids
The Government expert was Prof F. W
Clarke. chemist Of the United States Geo
logical Survey.
While giving his unwelcome testimony
before the Alger Relief Commission last
Friday, DR.. Daily, late Of General Miles
stan in Porto Rico. produced small bit Of
powder, which was the residuum of tea he
had prepared from a chunk OF the en-
balmed beef sent to Porto Rico by the
Commissary Department. This tea was
brewed by the doctor while en- route from
Porto Rico north. and upon reaching his
home in Piusburg he subjected the fluid
10 "A chemical test, which proved the exist
ence of boric and salicylic acids
The residuum of the tea was preserved
and this was the powder produced by the
witness Friday in support of his testi-
mony. II was suggested that the residuum
be analyzed by Government chemist, and
Professor Clarke was agreed upon to mako
the analysis.
Shortly before noon yesterday Professor
Clarke reported to the Alger Relief Com
mission with the results OF his investiga-
tion, and, being sworn, went on the stand
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He testified that he had submitted the
powder to various tests, the first for boric
acids and another for salicylic acid, both
OF which were found to exist in the resi-
dunn OF The embalmed army beef.
Mr.. Beaver took the witness in hand and
engaged him in a scientific discussion of
the properties of the acids found and
gained the information that both acids
were odorless and tasteless Mr.. Beaver
deduced from this that the beef sent 10
Porto Rico did not taste and smell like
embalmed dead bodies and the following
dialogue occurred between him and the
witness:
Mr.. Beaver-Then if man said that
certain beef tasted like decomposed boric
acid you would say that he had no scien-
titic knowledge Of the subject?
Professor Clarke would not like 10
say that
Mr.. Beayer-Oh, DO not name anybody.
The question is purely Hypothetical DO
you believe that any man ever tasted de-
composed boric ,acd?
Professor Clarke think it doubtful
Mr. Beaver then read to the witness the
extract from Major Days report to Cen
eral Miles in which it was declared that
the beef smelied disgustingly like dead
human body. had a sickening odor when
being cooked. and finally had to be con-
Mr.. Beaver-Now if there is no taste
that is perceptible in these acids. would
the use OF them in any quantity impart to
the meat any such odor as described?
Professor Clarke-I should say not.
Mr.. Beaver daying down his papersl -
Then we have disposed of that subject
Professor Clarke was fervently thanked
for finding acids in the residuum of the
beef tea and then proving that these acids
could not have made meat smell like en-
balmcd bodies.
The defense agreed that il had been sus-
tanned in its position that no embalmed
beef was furnished the troops.
The Alger Relief Commission then pro-
duced the canned roast beef. several cans
Of it, and spread the contents thereof on u
table. Those present were invited to step
up and partake, which they did declaring
it to be toothsome, even delicious. With
this the relief workers concluded their la
bors for the day
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-22
JEFFRIEs CHALLENGES F1Tz.
The Champions Forfeit of $500
Covered in New York

The champions Forfeit of $1,000
Covered in New York.
New York, Jan. 21.-There was more
animated conversation by several of the
heavyweight pugilists yesterday Jeffries.
through his manager. W A. Brady, COW
cred the $500 forfeit posted by Bob Fitz-
simmons here some time ago with a certi-
fled check. AS Fitzsimmons, in signed
statement sent out from Toledo. declared
that he would meet Jefrries if Sharkey did
not make a match within two weeks
Brady thought it best TO clinch matters
by getting his money up. Jeffries will
agree to any terms that the champion may
name. time place. side bets and purse
providing the largest one offered is ac-
cepted
As Sharkey cannot make a match under
the terms dictated by Fitzsimmons who
bars the Lenox Club. it seems reasonable
10 look for a fight between Bob and the
big Californian. Corbett also broke into
the game again by covering Fitzsimmons'
deposit. at the same time declaring that
he wanted a fight under any terms But
as Jetfries got to the line first he has first
call on Fitzsimmons. The Lenox Club
has decided 10 bar out Maher in future
because he has refused 20 meet Jeffries
except for a $4,000 purse
Toledo. Ohio. Jan. 21.-Fitzsimmons
learned yesterday that Jeffries had chal-
lenged him. He said:
/ have posted moncy in New York Civ. am
the champion and am not supposed TO issue chal-
lengeS 10 ANYBODY. hut wish to 20 on record as
atiug that I will accept challenge from any
body who has got nerve enough to put up his
money with which to back up his challenge.
Detroit. Mich, Jan 21-Bob Fitzsim-
mons show rs booked for this city
next week. Yesterday Advance Agent
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-22
JUST DROPPED IN.
Man Who Deserted His Family Years
Ago Returns to Ask Questions.

ago heturns 10 ASK QUESTIONS.
NIiddletown, n. Y, Jan. 2I.-A man
went TO Mrs. Cornelius Grams house
Thursday morning.
Where's Neil Crans?" he asked.
''Dead. long ago. answered the widow
| sharply eyeing her visitor.
Don't you know me?" he said; Il used
to live near you. here
Not unless you're Jesse Decker" said
she.
That's who 1 am replied the man in
differently. Where's my wife?"
Dead"
'Indeed'-quite unmoved. Where are
my children"
The four girls are well married. no
thanks to you retorted Mrs. Grams. vex-
ed by DeCker's coolness. THE three boys
have trades and are doing Well"
Really"
Jesse Decker walked out of his home one
morning twenty-four years ago. when his
Oldest child was eleven years of age That
was the last seen of him here until last
night. His family gave him up for dead His
wife had a hard struggle to maintain their
children whose success in life rewarded
her. Decker docs not look prosperous; he
is putting up at cheap hotel.
Where have you been these many
years." Mrs. Grams curious. asked him.
Il started for the Rocky Mountains, but
| didn't get there" answered Decker
eyasively. and he added as he sauntered
away:
Il guess I'll go to see my children. /
want to say good-by TO 'em; I'm going
away again"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-22
WRECKED BY AN OPEN SWITCH.
Fatal Accident to the sunset Limited
Ncnr San Antonio.

San Antonio. Texas. Jan. 21.-The sun
set Limited. one OF the finest and fastest
trains in America. was wrecked at day
light yesterday morning near Lacoste
Station twenty-five miles west Of San An
tonic
The wreck was caused by a misplaced
switch. The Limited engine with its
train Of Pullman cars dashed into the
siding and crashed into light engine ard
train. Both engines were almost to.ally
destroyed.
The three forward coaches of the Linz
tied left the track and one OF them vas
turned over.
Engineer McCulloch was killed and the
firemen on both engines were so badly
scalded that they will die. Several PAS
sengers were injured but none serioIs.y y.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-22
POPULAR GOVERNMENT.
rhan&es Suggested for ElectinG
Members of Congress.

Ellicott City, Nd, Jan. 21.-In a circu-
lar letter sent throughout the State OF
Maryland Mr.. Charles r. Darby, of Sell
man. Md. invites the Democratic party to
take "an affirmative position in the higher
development OF popular government" as
embodied in some novel and striking
ideas Among these are the following:
THE division of the State of Mary. land
into two Congressional districts. one con-
ssting Of the city of Baltimore. the other
consisting of the remainder of the State,
with three Congressman from each, and
every elector entitled to vote for but one
Congressman in his district.
ITO apportion the representatives in
the State legislature in the city of Ba til
more upon the same basis of popu alton
as in the counties of the State.
TO introduce the system of cumulative
voting for members of the lower house in
all legislative districts in the State where
by an elector may vote once for each Rep
resentative of his district or may 'cumu-
late his votes upon one or more repre-
atives of his district. For example. II
a legislative district is entitled to three
representatives an elector could cast one
vote each for all three, or one and one
half votes each for two, or three votes
for one, thereby giving proportional rep
resentation for minority parties.
Making s percentum the legal rate ci
interest, exempting mortgages from taxa
ton. and providing for State income
| tax.
The election of United States Senators
by the popular vote, instead of by State
| legislatures"
! The circular also recites some of the
traditional differences between the Demo
cratic and Republican ideas of govern
| ment, such as that democracy means 6
wider distribution OF power among tbs
| people in antithesis TO the eentralizing
| tendencies of federalism and republican
| ism and oilgarchy and Imperialism"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-22
FOR HIS WIFE'S SAKE.
Confidential Clerk Arrested on the
CharYe of lnrgerY.

New York Jan. 2l.-With his wife ly-
ing at the point of death. Louis ]. Snure
was yesterday arrested as he was leaving
his home. Forgery which netted about
500, GOO is charged and the crime dates
back several years, although the discov-
cry was only made last March Snure is
said to have taken the money in order TO
keep OFF consumption's clutches from his
wife
AS confidential clerk for Mandel, Pursch
& Weiner. clothers, of this city, Snure
is said to have secured the money by fors-
ing checks. With the proceeds he ok
his sick wife to all parts of Europe in a
vain attempt to WOO her back TO health.
The effort was in vain and Snure retu ned
to New York in order to have her die at
home
Yesterday the physicians said Nj s.
Snure could not live over today and the
devoted husband left the house for a walk
when he was arrested.
His only plea was that his dying wife
should not know of her husbands dis
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-22
Proposed short Lin. Railroad

Charlottesville, Va, Jan. 2l.-At a meet
ing of citizens of this city and Albermarle
steps were taken in the matter Of railroad
connection between this city and the town
of Albcrenc. which has grown up about the
soarstule works. This line would be about
fifteen miles long Addresses were made
by A. u. Payne, r. II. Fife ]. Edwin
Wood John 5. Patton. John b. Moon, and
George w. Morris. a general committee
was appointed This general committee
met and appointed subcommittee. who are
TO imvosti,atc the subject and make spec
ial reports at "A meeting of the whole com
mittCe to be held on the 2Sth.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-22
METHODIST ACTION
Resolution GpposinG Roberts. the
Utah Pol. Yamist.

Ellicoit City. Md. Jan. 2l-A commit
tee of the Methodist Episcopal Church. of
Ellicott City, composed OF the pastor, Rev
William Rogers. and Mr.. V. Grant Mer-
cier. and Or. James E. Shreeve. submitted
to the official board of the church resolu-
tions protesting against seating Congress-
man elect Roberts as an alleged poyamist
member from Utah. The resolutions were
adopted. They recite that III by any tech
nicality or political maneuvering whatev-
er such a thing should be accomplished
and the sacred rights Of the people be so
outrageously insultsd. ii should be resisted
by the unsparing and unflinching condem-
nation Of the people from one end OF the
country to the other and in the most eff
fectiVe way"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-22
MIR. ALTGELD REPLIES.
A Singing Arraignmcnt of Carte
II. Harrison and Mr.. Croker.

Singing Arraignmcnt of Carter
II. Harrison and Mr.. Croker.
Chicago, Jan. 2i.-Former Governor Alt
State Senator Shumway and gives his rea-
sons for fighting Mayor Harrison and the
city hall machine. OF his reasons for run
ming for mayor. he says:
Only an overwhelming sense Of duty could
have forced to consider IL for a moment.
Three questions arose in connection with the sit
uaton in Chicago-tiat OF political decency and
sef-preservation; the betrayal and utter destruc-
tion Of that mighty reform movement, for which
the Democratic party now stands and whether
the people OF Chicago shall he prevented from
even making effort to improve the condition
OF themselves and their children with reference
to street car service
He accuses Mayor Harrison of using
city payrolIs to control conventions. To
the outrageous abuse of power he ascribes
the loss OF recent elections in Chicago 10
Democrats. He recalls how he he ped @
elect Mayor Harrison on the promise that
the Chicago national platform would be
preserved. This promise. he says. NJ
Harrison betrayed and appointed god
Democrats and Republicans to the best
positions. Concerning Mr.. Harrison 6
Presidential aspirations, he says:
Henry Wltterson, of Louisville, Ky, a gold
Democrat without any following, nominated tha
mayor for President. 1t was a joke. but the shot
went home. The enemies Of the Chicago plat
form here at once gathered around the mayor
and assured him that this was his destiny. The
New York men who had bolted the Chicago con
vention took the matter mp and encouraged it.
There 4 Irritation and correspondence. The
tiger saw chance TO have the Western Democ-
sacy again led into his yard. and Mr. Croker
said: God bless you, my children"
Then came the New York mayOralty campaign.
In IS's Henry George had stumpcd this and other
States for tie Democracy, ard he was now a can
ddatc for mayor OF New York tity on the Chi
caso platform. These men invited our mayor to
come down and help them. His Chicago friends
urged that by going he would pave the way 10
yeutiOn, ard he went-went to fight the men
who stood by our platform, and help the men
who rcpudilted it,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-22
HooLEY GUILTY OF FRAUD.
A Dismal Report on the Affairs of
the English Promoter.

the
London, Jan. 2.-The report OF the Off
cial receiver who had charge of winding
up the affairs OF Ernest T. Hooley. the
bankrupt promoter. indicates that the es-
tate will probably pay about four shiiiings
in the pound The net result OF the trans
actions of twenty-six companies, in which
Mr.. Hooley had been interested, with a
total nominal capital of Gls,61c,OOO, ap-
pears to be a loss of GS9.312.
The receiver declares that the bankrupt
was guilty of fraud in connection with the
Beeston Tire share deal, and was gener-
ally guilty of misconduct which largely
contributed to his insolvency. He specifies
his omission to keep proper accounts in
dulgence in rash and hazardous specula-
tions. unJustifiable extravaganza in living
giving undue preference to certain credit
ors and making secret payments 10 direc-
tors and others for the purpose of induc-
ing them to accept office in the companies.
The acts constituting fraud in the Bees
ton Tire deal were preventing the produc-
tion of the ledger and mutilating check
books for the purpose of hiding acts rela-
tive to the deal.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-22
CAPTURE OF A WILD MAN.
Found CrOucIiinG on All Fours in n
Village Church.

Kokomo, Ind, Jan. 21.-Constable El-
wood McCracken, of North Erwin town
ship, brought to Jail here Thursday a
queer specimen OF humanity captured in
a church at Poplar Grove The man. who
was practically nude when found is rar-
TALLY covered with thick. shaggy gro F., tn
of grizzly hair from one to four inches in
length, and was at first thought TO be
some wild animal. crouching and walking
on all fours between the benches of the
church.
Though evidtntiy past eighty years OF
age, he is Hersules in physique AMI
wild and vicious as a tiger. His presence
in the church created panic and he
fought like a demon on being captured
He can talk but little. He says his name
is Jacobson. anad that is all that could be
got out of him, 1t is not known whence
he came.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-22
NO REASONS GIVEN.
Movement of the Hospital ship 10
MnuiIa StiIi InexpInincd

From an admission made by Cabinet
officer yesterday afternoon it appears that
a conflict of greater or less degree of Sc
riousness may have taken place between
the American troops and some OF Agui-
naldo's followers in the Philippines.
He said news from the island continues
to be better and more reassuring; that
the troubles which have occurred were
nothing more than were TO be expected in
transition OF the kind which has taken
place" The Cabinet member added that
some friction was necessary in such a
transition, and there viii be more, but II
will be overcome"
Further, he declined to state. nor would
he discuss the reasons why the hospital
ship Relief has received orders to proceed
20 Manila at the earliest possible momen;
to be employed as an ambulance vessel TO
convey the sick and wounded to Naga
saki, Japan where an extensive hospital
is located.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-22
MAYOR GREEN DEAD.
The Executive of Annapolis Sue
cumbs to Paralysis.

Annapolis, Md, Jan. 21.-Dr. Richard
Harwood Green, mayor of Annapolis. who
was stricken with paralysis Monday morn
ing. died at 1870 a. m. aged 64 years
He was elected mayor two years ago.
He was graduated from St Johns Col
lege, Annapolis, in 1853, and from the
school OF medicine of the University of
Maryland in 1858. For many years he was
president OF the Anne Arundel school
board. and was secretary of the board of
visitors of St Johns College.
Under Clerks James S. Franklin and
Spencer C. Jones he served as collector of
the court of appeals. and was widely
known throughout the State. His father.
Nicholas Green, was for many years clerk
OF the circuit court for Anne Arundel
county. He leaves widow and four sons
and one daughter.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-22
STRUCK BY A MAIL TRAIN.
David II. Lcister's Team Wrecked al
Shiloh CrOssing. Md.

Westminster, Md, Jan. 21.-A team of
young mules driven by David II. Leister.
jr.. to farm wagon was run into yester-
day morning at Shiloh crossing. Hamp-
stead, Carroll county. by the mail train
OF the Western Maryland Railroad from
Baltimore. Mr.. Leistcr did not see the APP
proach of the train, and started to drive
over the crossing, and was nearly over
when he saw it. He endeavored to back
his team, but only partially succeeded.
The engine struck the mules and carried
them and the wagon about 80 feet killing
one of the mules. The wagon was broken
to pieces. Young Lester was hurt, but
escaped serious injury.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-22

Shenandoah. Pa. Jan. 2l.-Two fatal ac-
cidents occurred here yesterday. Anthony
Joyce. aged nineteen. IA driver at Turkey
Run Colliery, in trying to open Il gang
way door, slipped and fell in front of a
trip of cars and was so badly crushed
about the body that he died from his inju-
ries ON The way to his home. William
Kalayage. a single man. aged twenty six,
was caught in rush of coal in the Knick-
erbocker Cclliery ana buried beneath tons
of debris. II took six hours to recover
the body, which was found to be horribly
mangled.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-22
ENAMEL AND STAMP COMBINE.
Syndicate With $50. 100000 Capital
Organized in New Jersey.

Jersey City, y. J.. Jan. 21.-The National
Enameling and Stamping Company was
organized today in the office of the New
Jersey corporations agency. Hudson county
bank building. with a capital OF 100000.
600. of which $4,000. eco is per cent accu-
muiative preferred stock, and s1O,o00,Oo0
common stock. The new company has now
acquired the plants of the st. Louis Stamp
ing Company the Kieckhefer Brothers
Company. at Milwaukee; Matthai. Ingram
& Co., at Baltimore. and the Haberman
Manufacturing Company, at Brooklyn.
These four concerns will control the
bulk of the output of enamel ware and are
the largest manufacturers of tinware. The
iEcorpOrators are Charles Marchbank.
Charles y. King. and Albert s. King. all OF
JERSEY Citv.