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The times., 1899-12-22
DEATH OF POLICEMAN voss.
The wntehmun of the seventh Pre-

The Waterman of the Seventh Pre-
cinct station Expires Suddenly.
August H. Voss, OF 1903 Twenty ninth
Street. died suddenly in the kitchen at his
home shortly before Z o'clock yesterday
morning Heart disease is supposed to
have been the immediate cause Of death
Voss WAS the night wRtchman at No. po-
lice station, and one Of the Oldest men in
the municipal service, having been first
appointed to the force on July IS, 1862
He was on duty at the station on We'd
nesday night as usual, and upon leaving
for his home about o'clock, seemed TO
be in his usual health. At the house he
attended 10 a few customary domestic du-
ties. and was in the act of filing a pail
at the spigot in the kitchen when he was
stricken.
Upon reaching the kitchen, his wife dis
covered the dead body of her husband
lying on the floor Dr. Clinton Mayfeld
was called. but pronounced life extinct,
and said that death had been instanta-
neOus.
August VOss was born in Hanover Ger
many, December 19 1880. He came to
America in 1888, and has since that time
resided almost continuously in the District
Of Columbia He leaves a widow and two
sens, Charles H. and William H., both
married and residents Of this city.
The times., 1899-12-22
OPPOSED TO MR.. BYNUM.
Democrats VIII Protest Agninst His
CONFIRMATION rs Apprniser.

Senator Jones Of Arkansas, a member Of
the Committee on Finance and Chairman Of
the Democratic National Committee, at the
last meeting Of the Finance Committee
notified the Republicans that the Democrats
could not permit the nomination of ". D.
Bynum OF Indiana TO be a member OF the
board Of general appraisers at New York
TO be confirmed without serious protest
from them. They will probably organize
the opposition IN the Senate and solidity all
parties against Bynum with the exception
of the Administration Senator'S.
Chairman Jones says Bynum is no longer
a Democrat and his selection as such is a
violation Of the law which requires that the
appointees shall not be men of the same
political party. In addition 70 having been
Chairman OF the Gold Democratic National
Committee in the Presidential campaign
three years ago. Senator Jones declares that
Bynum during the last Congressional cam
paign took the stump for the Republican
ticket. Judging from the discussion in the
Senate committee. which so far has been
informal. the fight against MIR. Bynum will
be bitter and energetic.
Mr. Bynum has been here for week
looking over the field. He denies the ac-
curacy of the statements made by the
free silver Democrats. He says he never
took the stump for the Republicans, in any
campaign, and that, with the exception OF
his views on the money question, he is as
good a Democrat as any member of the
committee.
The times., 1899-12-22
PROMINENT IN NEW YORK.
Mr. Taylor an oHIciaI of the WagueT
Palace Car Company.

Mr. Taylor an Official of the Wagner
Palace Car Company.
NEW YORK. Dec. 2I-James y. Tay-
l0r who committed suicide in Washing
ton today. was Secretary and Treasurer Of
the Wagner Palace Car Company, and lived
~ 80 Madison Avenue. -Four weeks ego
he became I'D from gastritis, and although
lie recovered 10 a great extent under the
care CE DR.. John C. Perry. he did not
entirely regain his health and strength.
snd on Saturday last be left for Wash
layton 80 take rest, on the advice 5f Dr.
Perry. lie Was accompanied by his Oldest
son. ). Duane TAYLOR. and his brother jay
Taylor Today his wife received . Je.e-
gram from her son telling her thai Mr..
Tayior had died suddenly.
James D. Taylor was born in T0nawauia,
on Nay 8. 1897. went 10 Carlisle Academy.
al Carlisle. \. T., and the Fiat Creek
School in Montgomery county. In 1851 he
began 10 business as salesman for Arkeil
d smith manufacturers Of -four sacks at
Cauajoharie In 1865 he married the
daughter OF Senator Webster Wagner and
when the palace car company was organ
lied he became secretary and treasurer
coming 10 this city IN 1856 TO assume the
dual Office. His daughter Clara T.. is The
wife of United States Commissioner ". H
Van SteCnberg who has Offices at 10 Wall
Street He leaves three other children.
II c. Duyai said tonight that Air. Taylor
had been dOwncast ever since the cons0Ii-
da-iou OF the Wagner and Pullman com
uanies had been broached
The idea that the old Wagner com
pauy, with which he had been associated
since lt was founded, was 10 be wiped out
Of existence" said M Duval. was mex
pressibly painful 10 him He brooded over
the matter until he became positively NOR
bid On the subject. He would undoubtedly
have been chosen on the first Of the year
10 6l the same of1ce In the consolidated
company that he flled IA the Wagner com
pany. He had beautiful summer place
on Paladne Bridge. in the Mohawk Valley.
q hne town house. and the haputast OF
family relations. Commissioner Van Stezu-
berg nss iu my Office this morning talking
90 NE about the way Mr Taylor was brood
ing over the dissolution Of the company
his father-iE-lau had founded. and / wrote
Ir Taylor a long letter telling him 10
cheer uD and that The Wagner cars would
never be forgotten as long as there were
railroads He was one Of the most pleas
ant wholesouied men that ever lived.
Everybody that knew Jim Taylor knew
Ihat be vas what IS called white T sn
tneEp-essibly shocked 10 hear OF his
death.
The times., 1899-12-22
s. KAHN, SONS C CO.
a substation of Santa Claus Head.
quarters.


quarters.
stroll during these days Of holiday
shopping. through the busy thoroughfares
where Santa Claus has stocked his pretty
and useful things for the little children and
the big ones. too. would not be complete
il it omitted one of the busiest and pret-
tiest scenes of all-that at Kann's great
warehouse, on Market Space and Eighth
Street Here the old grey bearded elf
seems to have sent a special cargo OF pres
ents for delivery by his reindeer sleign
next Sunday night
There are toys and dolls for the babies:
there are mountains of candy; there is
china for mamma and jewels for sister. OF
books there is brain food galore, and such
silks and dainty mouchoirs and fascinat-
ing games that one wants to anticipate
Jolly old Kris and carry them all off be-
forehand.
And the happy. laughing. throngs of vis-
itorS with staring eyes who seem bound to
miss none of this rare opportunity to make
their dear ones happy at this festaltide are
not the least OF the pleasant experiences of
the journey there.
The amount of good things in return for
the money invested seems almost incredi-
Bile. and it must be that this is the reason
why this popular house is doing the banner
business of its career and at the same time
bringing happiness to countless homes by
virtue of such rare bargains
Judging from the crowds during the past
week. the real Christmas shopping will be
a record breaker, and it will be interesting
to watch 1t, though more so to join it and
get share of the good things that are TO
be had al such astonishing figures that the
most modest pocketbook may command
them, and which are at the same time such
genuine bargains that the lady with her
coach and pair touches elbows with her
lowlier sister in the common run toward
this fountain of plenty.
The times., 1899-12-22

The remains Of James Duane Taylor,
Secretary and Treasurer of the Wagner
Talsrc Car Company. who committed sui
eide in his apartments at the Graf on
Hotel. iB Connecticut Avenue northwest
yesterday afternoon. were sent TO Ncs York
last night DR.. Leo who attended Mr.
Taylor. accompanied the remains
About four weeks ago Mt Taylor became
ill from gastrltis. and be never recov-
cred his Iuil strength His physician. Dr
John q. Perry. OF New York advised 81
change and a complete rest Accordingly
Mr. Taylor accompanied by his eldest
son. J. Duane TsyloT. and br. Leo, came
20 Washington and ug2ged apartments at
The Grafton Hotel. The condition u ar
Tas Tor did not improve as was expected
however. and he WAS seldom left aione-
Yesterday morning be- appeared more &C.
zqor5eut than usual and. in the hope o'
inzprcrilu his condition of mind. visit
90 the Capitol was decided upon. Mr.. Taylor
appeared 10 enjoy - Trip bu, when the
parry returned 10 the ho5el shortly after
noon Ec sEatn became depressed.
For some time after returning TO the
hotel Dr. Leo attempted TO cheer his
patient but met with little success. The
tWo men went 10 the apartments Of Mr.
Taylor and spent most OF the afternoon in
GUuheIsllS on q variety OF SUBJECTS
Although Mr.. TAYLOR appeared more de
spondent than usual, there was nothing TO
indicate any intention 10 end his life He
talked freely, replying 10 questions of his
physician intelligently. and always meet
ing suggestions about his health in hope
Lul rather than Indifferent manner.
During the afternoon Dr. Leo found il
necessary to leave the room for an instant
Ii would seem that Taylor had been walt
ing for thls opportunity 50 quickly did re
take advantage Of the monetary absence
uf his physician. When Dr. Leo stepped
oEt into tne bathroom Taylor rose and
seized razor from the bureau nsar by.
just rs The doctor was about 10 Te-euter
The room he made a single stroke across
the threat severing the jugu,ar vein. Tire
physician rushed iuto the loom and iifei
tho dying man from the floor where he
had fallen
Er. Mii.s, the proprietor OF the hotel. ana
the roCss physician were hastily called.
bur despite the measures adopted the pa
tieur died without Tesaililg consciousness.
During the evening Coroner Carr yisWed
the remains and Issued the necessary per
mii for The removal Of the body 10 New
York City. Mr. Taylor was sixty years Of
age He leaves wife and family. wGc re-
side az 352 Madison Avenue New York.
The times., 1899-12-22
ARMY AND NAVY NEWS.
Army Orders.

The War Department has issued the following
orders Second Lieut. John ". Norwood. Twenty
third Infantry, viii be relieved from duty at
Columbus Barracks, Ohio, and proceed to Fort
Slocum, New York and win accompany recruits
TO be sent on about January lj. 1860, TO the
Philippine Islands, where he will Join his
regiment.
First Lieut. Frederick c. Knabershue, Fifteenth
Infantry. is transferred nom Company l to
Company Of that regiment
First Lieut. Thomas NJ. Anderson. jT, Thir-
teenth Infantry. is relieved from duty aidede-
camp to Brig, Gen. Thomas NJ Anderson, and
will proceed TO New York City on or before Jan
uary Is, 1900. He win later sail the Summer
to Join his regiment ia the Philippines
Acting Assistant Surgeon John ". Thomas is
relieved from further duty at Key West Barracks,
Florida. and VIII proceed to Fort Mcpherson,
Georgis.
Capt Edward L. MuRson, assistant surgeon, in
addition to his present duties at Washington Bar
racks District Of Columbia, is assigned to duty
az commanding officer oi the Hospital Corps COM
pany OF instruction at that post
The extension of leave OF absence ON surgeons
certificate Of disability granted Capt. Harry D..
Humphrey, TwStieth Infantry, is further extend
ed two m0nths~on account Of sickness.
The times., 1899-12-22
DIED.

WOODWARD On Thursday. December o. lSa9,
suddenly. MARION NJ, beloved wife OF sanford
B. WoedW ard.
Notice Of funeral hereafter. Il
EENNEY-On Thursday. December o. lsa9, at
lJ:l5 p. m. ar his late residence. DDS Virginia
Avenue, FRANCIS. beloved husband OF Mary Ken
ucy.
Notice OF funeral hereafter. It
KLEINER-At Columbia University Hospital,
December 2l 1899. RANDOLPH bLhfNEH aged
twenty three. Randolph was the youngest son OF
Hon John and Helen r. Eirluer. GOV ot Hyatts-
VILE Nd lie was about to graduate in medicine.
after a most brilliant career la the Columbian
University. His loss is depiored by the heully
and class.
Relatives and friends aye requested 10 attend the
funeral from the chapel OF Che Columbian lEiyer-
sjtv. 18th and II SIS. NV, ou saturday. It ,
o'clock p. IN. Tie remain, vii. be at tae chapel
Saturday morning. l.cm
KFITHLEY- Suddenly. in Baltimore. Nd. On
December ~, lssA ARTHUR kEIUILEl. ,i aa5r-
disease, aged tVeuty-Ulue wears.
Funeral, Thursday December q, al b. timure
Nd il. em
The times., 1899-12-22
THE CoRLIsS BILL.
Influence Behind the Measure to
Raise LIKE Erie's Level.

The Corliss bill which provides for the
construction of dam across the Niagara
River for the purpose Of raising and con
trolling the level of Lake Erie, the De
troit River, Lake ST. Clair. the ST. Clair
River. ana 10 a limited extent Lake HUI
ron, is one OF those behind which are pow
Griui influences, which will be exerted in
securing the passage of the measure
The bin is based upon the findings and
recommendations Of the board of distin-
guished engineers appointed by the Prosi-
dent in 1897 10 investigate the prospect
Of constructing a deep waterway from the
Great Lakes to tide water The Commis-
sion was also instructed 10 investigate the
matter OF lake levels and to suggest a rem
edy for the occasional periods Of low water
IL Cue was to be found.
The operations of the board have been
extensive. How extensive may be mag
med when it is stated that they have al
ready expended nearly S395 600 and will
have to have 500 G00 additional before they
can complete a full report on the whole
topic committed TO them. But on this mat
Ter of lake levels they have prepared d
preliminary report which has been sub
mjtted 10 the Secretary Of War
The times., 1899-12-22
By DCACANs0N BROS, Auc,loaccrs.

TRUSTEES SALE OF DESIRABLE lot
FRONTING rs FEET on A STREET NORTH
EAST, BETN EEN SIXTEENTH AND SEVEN
TENTH STREETS.
By virtue oil a certSiu deed Of trust, dated the
twenty eighth t2sth) day OF October. a. D. 1891.
aud recorded among the land records oT the Dis
ttict OF Columbia lsber No. 225o folio 49, ct
seq and at the request of the holder OF the note
secured thereby will offer at public auction, in
front Of the premises. ou FRIDAY. TIE 22D
DAY OF DECEMBER. A u. 1899, AT 4:4j
O'CLOCK r. NJ, the following described property
situate ia the city OF Washington, District of
Columbia. and known and distinguished as and
being lot numbered four li) in square numbered
ten hundred and eghtythree (iOS5l, together
with the improvements thereon.
TERMS or SALF-One third Of the purchase
money 10 be paid III cash, and the balance 10
be paid in one and twC years, secured 10y deed
OF trust upon The property sold, with interest.
payable semi annually AT the rate Of per cent
per auuum. or all cash, at the option Of the
purchaser \ deposit Of 500 will be required at
time OF sale. otherwise the property will be re-
sold at the risk and cost OF dctaultiug purchaser
after five days advertisement in some newspaper
published in Washington. j. G.. Convey
and revenue stamps at cost Of purchaser.
JOHN B. LARNER.
1885 st. NV,
HENRY X. WILLARD.
lilG 4 ST. NV.
dels-dEds Trustees
The times., 1899-12-22
Famous wheeIman KILLED.

HARRISBURG. Pa, Dec. 2l.-There is
very general regret in this city over the
death Of Luther Lady, the famous young
wheelman who won scores Of medals and
prizes in the wheel meets in central Penn
sylvania during the last few years. Last
night he fell between the cars of q train
at Conewago and was Instantly killed.
He had been a brakeman on the Philadel-
phia division Of the Pennsylvania Railroad
about a year 1t appears that Lady tried
to jump from a moving draft of cars to
the main section OF the train and fell to
the tracks. He was nineteen years old
and it is said was soon to have been mar
rid to Joung woman of this city.
The times., 1899-12-22
LEGAL NOTICE,
Filed Dee 2, 1895, j. r. YOUNG. Clerk.
~ THE SUPREME. COURT OF TIE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA, HOLDING AN EQUITY
L--L LLL LnE s ALL MLAnHLL y

Filed Dec. 2, 1893, j. K. YOUNG. Clerk
~ THE SUPREME COUKT OF TIE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA, HOLDING AN EQUITY
COURT FOR SAID DISTRICT
Charles f. oster, complainant " the uu-
known heirs Of Luke Wheeler, John Cooper.
Thomas Truxton, William Plume John Cowpcr
sos,s Meyer, William fsEnock, r. Wilcox John
Ko=s. j. Parker, j. Tayaor ir.. Z. Armistyad j.
CRANBERRY. Alex MacCurc, +. s.. Taylor. L. *
Read, Robert Taylor, and the successors and IS
signs of Alex. Wilson Co., defendants. In
Equity No 2O92S.
ON motion OF Davis and Tucker. solicitors, t.r
he complainant, il Is by the court this 1th day
Of December, 1899. ordered that the aboYe-uarned
def ndaHJs, namely the unknown heirs. deyisees
and alienees respectively OF Luke Wheeler, John
Cooper, Thomas TruXtOH William Plume John
Cowper, Moses Meyer. william Peuuocl. T. vii
lock, John Ross, j. Parker. }. Taylor, ir
T. Arlnls,,ad. .. CRANBERRY Alex MacCure f.
) Taylor. j. X. Read. Robert Taylor. and the un-
EuWn successors and assigns OF Alex Wilson &
Co. and each Of them cause their appearance to
tn,crCd b rein, or before the first rule
day occurring forty days after this date other
wise this cause Will be proceeded with as ia case
II de!au T. crowded, copy OF this order be
published in the Washington Law Reporter and
IN the Washington Times, once a week for three
successive before said rule day
The object Of this suit is to quiet the title of
The complainant TO lot numbered @. In square
numbered l99 in the city OF Washington, District
arnbia. and to e. l"in the above-nsmed de
PENDANTS, and each Of them their heirs, assigns
-., -..l,tssUrs a. IN .ng up, claiming, OF as
s.rtiBg any titie thereto.
tSa.) 4 B HAGNER, Associate Justice
A true Copy: Test
J. r. YOUNG. Clerk.
BY NJ. A CLANCY, Assistant.
dcs.l5,22
The times., 1899-12-22
COLLEGE BUILDING BURNED.
4 Valuable Collection of authorities
Lost in the Flames.

AKRON. Ohio. Dec. 21-The main build
ing of Buchtel College, 400 feet long, sixty
wide and five stories high was burned to
the ground last evening.
The library of 1900 volumes was saved
but the natural history museum, valued at
$50, GOO, and the chemical laboratory, valued
al $40, 600, were ruined. The total loss viii
figure up to full $200, coo, while the insur-
ance is only sos, coo
BuchteI College was under the control OF
the Universalists and has about 225 stu
dents, mostly from Ohio. It was founded
in 1871, Horace Greeley delivering the ora
ton at that time
The times., 1899-12-22
PURCHASED THEIR coFF1Ns.
Grewsome sequel to Couples Col
den wedding Party.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec. 21.-Calvin
Mcpherson and wife, living near English,
Crawford county, celebrated their fiftieth
wedding anniversary at the residence Of
their daughter at English at which were
present many CT their children and grand
children.
Later in the afternoon Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Pherson went TO an undertaker's and Sc
lected their collins and had them placed
in their wagon to be taken home. They
are both past seventy. In explanation Of
the purchase Of coffins. Mr.. Mcpherson
said: I'VE just thought we'd have EN-
ready as it won't be long till Wen need
EN-"
The times., 1899-12-22
STRUCK WITH AN AXE.
Ernest CIark Seriously Injured by
Lily Gray.

During a fight in Springmann's Alley
southwest, last night. Ernest Clark, col
ored twenty years of age, was struck
in the head with an axe by Lily Gray, also
colored sustaining a fracture of the skull.
The Gray woman was arrested by Police
man Dierkoff
It appears that Clark had been with the
woman most Of the evening. and was on
the point Of leaving the alley when a dis
pute arose. The woman insisted he should
not leave and when Clark attempted to
do so it is said that she struck him with
the axe. The police removed the injured
man to the Emergency Hospital where
his condition was reported as serious at
a late hour
The times., 1899-12-22
THE GUATEMALAN OUTBREAK.
Revolutionary Troubles Relieved to
De ut an End.

In a telegram received at the State De-
partment yesterday w G. Hunter. the
United States Minister to Guatemala. says
that the Guatemala Government announces
a revolutionary outbreak on December IA
on the Mexican border The rebels cap
tured the town OF Tacoma. which was sub
sequently retaken by the Government
forces The rebels were put to flight.
They attempted to escape across the from
tier. but were prevented by the Mexican
authorities.
This cutting off of their retreat resulted
in the capture Of nearly all the insurgents.
Minister Hunter says that the impression
prevails that this is the end of the cut
break
The times., 1899-12-22
Charged Win Arson.

AS a SEQUEL to the fire at Landover
Nd, on Wednesday night, George Payne
living at that place, was arrested at tht
Pennsylvania depot in this city yesterday
afternoon charged with arson He is helt
at the Sixth precinct station. Payne is al
legged 10 have set fire TO shed OF the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company Deputy Sheriff
Vincent. of Hyattsville, Md, VIII arrive ii
the city this morning for the prisoner.
The times., 1899-12-22
Ju-tiee Brudbury WIN Rctire.

COLUMBUS. Ohio. Dec 2I.-Chief Justice
f. J. Bradbury, Of The Ohio Supreme Court
today announced his intention Of rztirine
flom -L- bench OF January 2 the beginning
ot tle I-Nt term. Ills term would have
expired Cl February g. His reason fOr re-
trLEg is 10 accept the artCrneyzhip of The
National sal. Company and defend g.
against the proceedings in custer pending
in the supreme Court under the Antitrust
.-E- Governor Bushnell viii probably APP
point Supreme Judgs-e.ect vs.. q Davis 10
di out Judge Bradbury unexpired term
The times., 1899-12-22
Rate War stiII On.

CHICAGO, Dec 21.-No progress toward
a settlement OF the transconunental rate
war was made here yesterday at the meet
ing OF passenger officials west OF Chicago.
No satisfactory report was received of the
meetings in New York Tuesday OF the
New England Passenger Association and
the heads Of the passenger department of
the Vanderbilt roads. In consequence the
meeting here was brief and an adjourn
mNnf WIS fakpn-
The times., 1899-12-22
Arrle-a chanee. His Enltl,.

NEW HAVEN. Conn. Dec. 2l-Rev.
Marco E1zzuca, formerly priest OF S.
Nlchae's Italian Catholic Church OF this
city. has resigned, and has been ordained
as q clergyman OF the Bap,st faith He is
about forty years old and has been ia
America only four years His ordination
was II charge Of Rev George b. Cutten
and Rev. J. u. Hanna, OF Waterbury. Rev.
Mr. MazzUca VIII engage in missionary
WORK among the Italians
The times., 1899-12-22
Robbed of n Ltfe,s Savings.

MOUNT CARMEL. Pa, Dec. 2l-Masked
robbers visited the cabin OF Andrew Lock
wood in Bells Tunnel, an abardoned min
Ing hamlst near here, bound Lockwood ana
his wife. both of whom are over seventy
years old, and searched the house They
found $500 in gold, the savings of life
time, and after smashing everything in the
place. departed. No clew to the identity Of
the robbers has been secured.
The times., 1899-12-22
Feu From a Car.

Romeo Lewis, a Watchman, fell from a
car of the Columbia line near the corner
of Fifteenth Street and New York Avenue
last night. His left leg was fractured be
low the knee and he was taken to the
Emergency Hospital in the ambulance.
Lewis lives at S25 Seventh Street south
west lie is forty-fye years old.
The times., 1899-12-22
SELECTING CoMMITTEE ROOMS.
Speaker Henderson and Represents
tive pnNne ut The CnnItnI-

H.
tive Payne at the Capitol.
Speaker Henderson and Mr.. Payne Of
New York spent an hour or two at the
Capitol yesterday inspecting the committee
rooms for the purpose Of selecting one for
the use Of thc Committee on Insular At
fairs They finally decided on the room
now occupied by the Committee on Claims
t. Is q large room, situated on the first
floor Of the Capitol building, under the
south corridor OF the House
Just where the Claims Committee will
be given quarters was not determined. but
il is not unlikely that the committee viii
be assigned 10 one OF the rooms under the
terrace. The committee room occupied dur
ing the las session OF Congress by the Com
mittee on Territories viii be turned over
10 the Committee on the Library, and the
room used by the stenOgraphers TO the
Speaker Wiz be given TO the Committee on
Tarrif 0rias
The times., 1899-12-22
South Carolina Militia Disbanded

COLUMBIA. S. C.. Dec. 21.-Today thir-
ty-four military companies have been dis
banded in this State for failure to come up
to regulations Twelve of these were cav
airy companies, which pulls South Carolina
from the head Of the cavalry States New
Mexico heretofore having been a close
second Four of the dfsbanded infantry
companies are composed Of negroes.