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The times., 1899-10-26
DIED az HIs coUNTRY HONE.
The Body of DIR. William r. Maddox
Found at Glen EIIer.

The Body of DIR. William r. Maddox
Found at Glen EIIer.
DR.. William R. Maddox, for a number
of years practicing physician Of this
city, was found dead at Glen Eller, MS
country residence above Georgetown, yes
terday afternoon. Death is said to have
resulted from hemorrhage OF the lungs,
superuduced by a severe cold. The cor
oner was notified of the case, and after
viewing the remains at the morgue gave
a certificate of death from natural causes.
Undertaken Joseph BuTch then took Charge
of the body, removing il to the former
home of the deceased, 2159 Pennsylvania
Avenue northwest.
1t was learned last night that d. NAL
dox went out TO his country place ye5ter-
day morning intending to remain day
or two He was seen several times du--
ing the day. Later a neighbOT, John Da 9,
called at the residence. Almost Immedi-
ateIy after his entrance he came upon
the body of DIT. Maddox. who, apparently,
had been dead but short time. Dale
at once notified the police OF the Seventh
precinct, and the remains were removed
10 the station, and later to the morgUe
There the remains were viewed by Cor
oner Carr. who directed their removal 10
the former home Of the deceased At the
house last night relatives Of the decea= ed
stated that nothing was Known CT the cir
cumstauces surrounding the death OF Dr..
Maddox His friends appear satisfied that
death resulted from hemOrThage.
The times., 1899-10-26
TESTIMONY IN REBUTTAL.
4 Number OF witnesses in the 'sPost''
Libel Suit Henrh

Libel Suit Heard.
The hearing Of testimony in rebuttal
and surrebuttaI in the suit OF Herman
Friedlander against the Washington Post
Company occupied the attention of the Cir
cult Court No. / yesterday. After the re-
cess hour brief period was taken up in
the reading Of the requests for Instructions
to the jury submitted 10 Chief Justice
Bingham by counsel on either side.
The testimony offered was to show that
the plaintiff had always borne a good repu-
tation. especially in Alexandria Va The
most important witness called 10 testify on
this subject was D. r. Stansbury, clerk OF
the common council Of Alexandria He said
that he was a member Of the order of Odd
Fellows. and that Friedlander was also a
member. 1t was the law of the order, Mr..
Stansbury said, when an application for
membership was received. that commit
tee was appointed TO make enquiry as to
the reputation OF the applicant. Il was
after the fire had occurred in the cellar OF
Friedlauder's store. the witness said. that
the plaintiff made application for member
ship in the order Of Odd Fellows, and that
the committee appointed to make investi-
cation into his character reported favor
ably. FriedIander was duly elected mem
Der of the order.
During the afternoon Mrs. Christy. who
resided Just opposite FriedIanders store
in Alexandria, was called by the defence
She stated that the night upon which the
store was discovered to be on fire she had,
a short while before, returned 10 her home
from visit 10 her sister. IL was then.
she said. about 1850 p m. As # was her
intention 10 return to her sisters home
she did not make any preparations to re-
tire, but was waiting up for her nephew,
who was TO call for and accompany her
to her sisters house. About 12:15 a. m,
she stated, she saw FTiedIaIder come down
the street and enter his store: that he
remained inside about fifteen minutes.
when he came out and went up the street
toward the hotel at which he stayed.
Friedlander had not gone more than a
square, Mrs. Christy said, when she saw a
blaze flare UP in his store. It caused her
to believe that he had set fire to some
paper in the stove which was in the store.
All the previous testimony in the case
in reference to the FIRE showed that it was
discovered in the cellar Of the store.
It is probable that this testimony VIII
be followed this morning by more along
the same line, and that the plaintiff viii
call other witnesses in rebuttaI.
The times., 1899-10-26
A HANDs-oFF POLICY.
The Position of This Government in
the TrnnsvaaI Trouble.

aht AFnubAR.
The officials of the Government put little
credence in the report that European
powers are arranging to make a joint offer
Of settlement between Great Britain and
the South African Republic. While it is
not doubted that some Of the nations of
Europe are more than willing to see the
war stopped the belief is prevalent in
Administration circles based. doubtless, on
information from abroad that no such
combination as that rumored will be
effected unless Great Britain is previously
sounded as to the manner in which she
Will receive the offer. As for the United
States Government, there is no probability
that it will be drawn into movement Of
that character. The officials do not hesi-
tate to express themselves frankly on the
subject
In the absence of any serious eonsidera-
tion of the course of action to be pursued
by the United States. il overtures were
made to the President to commit the cove
nant to an endorsement of mediation. it
may be accepted as true that the European
nations would meet with no encouragement
in Washington. The policy of this Gov
ernment is to keep hands of the trouble
in the Transvaal and there is no reason
10 believe that despite heavy pressure
from abroad there will be any change in
that policy.
That this is known in Europe is uuQues-
tionably the case and the Administration
has, therefore, no fear that it will be
called upon to refuse to enter a coalition
movement designed TO stop the South
African war. This confident feeling is not
based on any belief that European nations
assume that the sympathy of the Ameri-
can Government is with Great Britain
on account of the attitude of Great Britain
in the Spanish American war or for other
reasons. The Administration has not hesi-
tated to let it be known throughout the
world that the present war is an affair
that concerns England and the Transvaal
alone. American interests are too remote
for that conflict to justify any interference
with the course of events, according to
The position assumed here.
The times., 1899-10-26
A PASTOR MAKES COMPLAINT.
Caused by Refusal of Permit for an
Entertainment.

Caused by Refusal of Permit for an
Entertainment.
The Commissioners received a letter re-
Gently signed by J. H. Daily, pastor Of the
Peoples Congregation Church, complain
ing of the action OF the permit clerk of
the Police Department in refusing the
representative Of his church a free per-
NIT for an entertainment which was TO be
given at a private residence for the benefit
OF the church The writer states that
when application Was made il was stated
that orders had been issued by the Com
missioners TO refuse TO issue free permits
for such an entertainment. The reasons
given for the refusal were that such per-
mits we're applied for under the pretence
OF charity and the proceeds OF the enter
tsinments were used Tor private benefits
Continuing. the writer states:
While not assuming to eriticise this
action. in the least. the condition Of our
church. We think, justihes US in requesting
that an exception to this rule be granted
10 our behalf"
The Commissioners made an investiga-
tion OF the case and IL was found that
q free permit was refused in this case be-
cause the entertainment 10 be given was
for the benefit of the church, and was not
in the opinion of the police authorities for
a charitable purpose.
The times., 1899-10-26
FREIGHT RATES DISCUSSED.
The Interstate Commerce Commits
sion Hears Testimony.

For the past two days arguments have
been heard by the Interstate Commerce
Commission in the case involving the
freight rates on railroads running into
Wilmington, n. c.. and Charleston, S. C.,
as compared with the rates on the same
lines to Norfolk. The roads involved are
the Norfolk and Western, the Chesapeake
and Ohio the Atlantic Coast Line, and the
Southern, which comprise ali the lines
from the West to the Southwestern sea-
board.
The long rate war has been bitterly con-
tested by each party to it, to the presum-
able satisfaction of the extensive array OF
legal counsel that has been engaged in the
battle. It was not until Monday that the
beginning of the end came in sight. This
was brought about by the announcement
that all the testimony required had been
taken, and the lawyers would begin their
argument. All day Monday and Tuesday
were devoted TO a review of the case by
the lawyers, and yesterday the final sum-
ming up began. The argument was opened
by J. p X Bryan of Charleston. who ap-
peared as attorney for the city of Charles
ton. He was answered by Edward Baxter
of Nashville. the attorney for the rail
roads. and when Mr. Bryan later obtained
the floor again he closed the case. 1t will
state Commerce Commissioners announce
their decision in this important case
The lawyers representing Wilmington
and Charleston based their pleas upon the
general charge that the rates from the
West TO Wilmington and Charleston were
undoubtedly higher than those to Norfolk
Richmond, and other Virginia cities re-
ceVing the Norfolk rate. 1t was shown
by the testimony taken that the class
freight rate to Norfolk was 72 cents per
100 pounds, and that to Wilmington and
Charleston it was 81 cents per hundred.
In behalf of the railroads, the lawyers
contended that the rates were not unrea-
sonable nor unduly preferential but they
did not deny the difference in them. The
lawyers claimed that the rates to Norfolk
were controlled by the rates made by the
trunk lines to Baltimore, Philadelphia, and
bring business TO the Southern seaboard,
and that this condition did not control in
the case Of Wilmington and Charleston.
1t was also shown by the testimony that
the freight rate objected to enables Norfolk
and Newport News to do business in the
Carolinas at a less rate than it can be done
from Wilmington and Charleston.
The decision of the Interstate Commerce
Commission will, it is thought, be merely
the determination as to whether the rate
objected to is unduly preferential.
The case of Danville, Va, against the
same railroads for unjust discrimination in
freight rates will be taken up by the Com
mission Friday.
The times., 1899-10-26
TROOPS WANTED AT NACo.
Governor Disturbed Over
the Outbreak on the Border.

Arizona's Governor Disturbed Over
the Outbreak on the Border.
Gov n. o. Murphy, of Arizona. has tele-
graphed Secretary Root regarding an out
break on the border between Arizona and
Mexico between American cowboys and
Mexican officials. He says:
"Advices from the Territory are to the
effect that considerable trouble has oc-
Cured on the border between Arizona and
Mexico at Naco, between American cow
boys and Mexican officials. 1 recommend
that company Of troops be ordered to
Naco from Fort Huachuaca, and stationed
there temporarily, until the trouble has
entirely subsided. The civil authorities viii
do everything possible to maintain order,
but may not be able to do So"
Governor Murphy is now in New York and
his telegram is evidently based upon pri-
vate advices received there. The matter
was brought TO the attention Of the War
Department officials yesterday afternoon
and the commanding officer at Fort Hua
chuaca has been notified to send company
to the scene of the trouble.
The times., 1899-10-26
THE TORPEDO BOAT HOLLAND.
Trial Tests VIII he Made in the
Rnfnnnnr.

Trial Tests VIII BE Made In the
Potomac.
The submarine torpedo boat Holland will
visit Washington some time early in No
vember, to allow the members of the Naval
Committee of the Senate and House of
Representatives, as we'll as the naval Of
fcials to witness its workings. A one mile
course will be laid out between Washington
and Alexandria, Va In this space the little
boat will dive, discharge a service White
head torpedo, and rise again. She viii also
give a practical exhibition of her powers
in following a certain prescribed course
while almost at the bottom Of the Poto-
mac channel.
The naval board OF inspection and sur
vey several months ago notified the Holland
Company to have a crew trained to the
workings of the vessel before a test was
given before the board. The test viii be
held at Peconic, L. I. The programme Will
consist of a start and dive. The boat viii
come up for observation. II will then
dive and travel another mile submerged.
At the end of the second mile the craft
viii rise to the. surface and discharge a
Whitehead torpedo at a target. 1t VIII
then dive Immediately and proceed under
water for half a mile or more. The board
will be present at these tests. This board
is composed OF Admiral Frederick Rogers,
President; Lieut.. Richard Henderson,
Capt. r 3. Evans, Commander VIII
liam H. Emory, Chief Engineer Rocker,
and Naval Constructor Capps.
The times., 1899-10-26
THE GIFT OF NEW JERSEY.
4 JeveIed sword Presented Ncster-
dnN 10 Admiral Snmpson.


TRENTON, y. j.. oct. 25.-New Jersey 5
token of appreciation of the services Of
Rear Admiral William T. Sampson in the
American Spanish war, a beautiful jeweled
sword costing 2.0C0 was given to that Of
icer this afternoon. the ceremonies taking
place in the assembly chamber at the State
house at o'clock. The scene was eSpe-
cially interesting and impressive The
sword lay in the folds of a silk admiral S
flag. presented to Admiral Sampson early
in the day by the young women pupils OF
the State Normal School Admiral Samp-
son. with his wife by his side, was sitting
near by. surrounded by all the officers of the
feet which he recently commanded, except
only Admiral Schley, Admiral Higginson,
and Captain Evans. Before the speech
making began il was announced that many
letters Of regret had been received, but only
a few would be read.
President Mckinley wrote: 1T seems
most fitting that this testimonial of honor
should have been arranged by your State,
the home Of Admiral Sampson, in recognl-
tion Of the valuable and conspicuous service
he rendered the country in the war with
Spain. Permit me to express. with my best
wishes for the complete success Of the cere-
monies. my hearty congratulations to Ad-
miral Sampson.
Admiral Dewey sent a brief telegram, an
noUncing regret for his absence. A tremen-
dous cheer broke cut when the despatch
from him was read.
Senator Ketcham. Chairman of the leg
islative committee, made an address Gov
ernor Voorhees, then made the speech Of
presentation. Admiral Sampson was yislbly
affected by the Governors address and his
response was delivered in low tones. The
whole assembly applauded loudly at the
close and joined in three cheers, proposed
by Admiral Philip Admiral Sampson said
in part:
If I mistake not, you make me today
the representative of many who fought well
at Santiago. Courage and valOr in one man
may be fine, but unless courage and Valor
had been multiplied a thousaudfold and IN
a thousand hearts that day, there might
have been a different tale TO tell l am
proud Of my confreres and in their name
jointly with my own, I accept your gift
You have honored me because 1 was their
commander. and though 10 have been their
commander was honor enough, you ac-
acknowledgement Of this here and in this man
ner is precious to me.
Following the presentation a reception
was held in the executive chamber, where
Admiral Sampson shook hands with hun
dreds of people The sword is Of regulation
size. The handle is of sharkskin, and is
beautifully studded with diamonds and
mounted in silver The scabbard is Of
oxidized silver, handsomely chased. On one
side of the blade is a handsomely-worked
sketch, a reproduction of the famous hght
outside Santiago Harbor, and on the reverse
is an inscription setting forth that the
sword is presented TO Rear Admiral Samp-
son, of the United States Navy, in recog-
milton and appreciation Of the conduct OF
the campaign against the Spanish feet.
The times., 1899-10-26
SPEED FOR BA37LHSHIPS
The New Vessels Are Expected to
Make Nineteen Knots.
They VIII Have n Displacement OF
$4,000 Tons and n Large COaI ca
pncify-SuperimpOs Turrets and
n Formidable Armament-Plnns for
Armored Cruisers Decided Upon.

Nineteen knot vessels are contemplated
in the general designs which are being
arranged for by the Naval Board of Con-
struction for the three new battIeships
authorized by the Naval Appropriation act
for the current fiscal year There was a
great deal of opposition to the action OF
the board last year in designing sixteen
knot ships, and the design was subsequent
ly changed SO as to provide that the
vessels then in contemplation should have
a speed of eighteen knots an hour. The
board has already determined that the
new vessels shall have a displacement OF
about 200 tons each, and coal capacity
of 1000 tons.
AS already stated in The Times the
board has decided by a majority OF four to
ore that the three big armor clads shall
have superimposed turrets. Each turret,
and there will be two on every vessel, will
contain two 12-inch rifles in its first
story, and two 8-inch rifles in its second
story. In addition each vessel will have
four 8-tnch rifles mounted in two turrets
amidships, enc on each side. The second
ary battery will consist of twelve 6-inch
guns. over the vitals of each ship viii
be armor of nine inches tapering TO four
and One-half toward the bow and the
stern.
The three armored cruisers provided
by the appropriation act for the current
year are each to have a displacement Of
about 1850 tons, a coal capacity of 1900
tons, draft of twenty y-1iye feet six inches,
and engines of $4,000 horse power, capable
of driving the cruisers twenty-five knots
an hour. A turret forward and another
turret aft will accommodate two S-inch
guns each, and there will be dozen 6-inch
rapid fire rifles in the easements. The
armor of the cruisers will consist of a
protective deck sloping over the vitals
which will be three inches in thickness
on the top and four inches in thickness
m tho eidac
The times., 1899-10-26
SPECIAL NOTICES.

OFFICE OF THE MUTUAL FIRE INSUR-
ANCE COMPANY Of the District OF
Columbia. 9o2 Pennsylvania Avenue north
west. Washington. Oct IS. 1899
Policy-hOldeTs are notified that on and
after NOVEMBER 1. 1888. the managers
VIII pay a return OF savings in proportion
to the surrender value OF each policy. out
OF the savings OF 1898.
One per centum premium charge for IN
sUranee the coming year, IS payable 10 the
company at same time. INSURANCE POL
ICIES MUST BE PRESENTED. that pay
ments may be stamped thereon
This company insures brick dwellings az
from 81 to $1-25 per 81 600 Of insurance.
and frame dwellings. without shingle roof.
at from $3.50 70 $3.50 per 81 900.
Please present your policies early and
avoid the crowd
BY order OF Board OF Managers
L. PIERCE BOTELER
s. II. WALKER Secretary.
President oc15-tf
The times., 1899-10-26
BETTING ON THE FIGHT.
The Odds on JeGries sharLey's
Growing Popularity

@ro"tnE Popularity.
NEW YORK. Oct 25.-Upon the advice
OF his trainers Tom sharkey has concluded
to ease up in his work He took but little
exercise today. save for a sprint and an
occasional tug at the wrist machines He
IS on edge now and could enter the ring
tomorrow II called upon. Sharkey takes
plenty Of rest and every afternoon has
a two hours nap. His weight stilI yacn-
lates between tS5 and 1S7 pounds Shar-
Keys supporters are growing more numer-
Gus as the date Of the fight approaches.
Those who figured Jeffries sure thing"
proposition few weeks ago are now on his
side, The odds remain stationary at 5 TO
8 on Jenries. George Cousidins made the
largest bet up TO date. The wager was
500 to $1,000 on Sharkey Considine, who
backed Jeffries to beat Fitzsimmons. thinks
1t is question OF gameness in the com
ing struggle. and that Sharkey Will win
out. He is ready to bet 800 to 81 600 four
times over
Bud" WoodthOrpe, who represented
Billy Brady in England when the latter ar
ranged several international contests for
the club at Coney Island, has returned
He says the English sports are deeply
interested in the coming contest and are all
backing Jeffries. They think he is a mar
vel over there" said Woodthorpe. and il
Sharkey defeats him pile Of money win
be lost"
The times., 1899-10-26
EXPERIMENTS ABANDONED.
The Army VIII Not Test WarcOnps
System at Present.

System at Present.
The proposed experiments by the Army
with the Marconi system of wireless teleg-
raphy has been abandoned for the present.
When Marcoui arrived in the United States
he communicated with the officials Of the
War Department with a view of having his
system tested under the auspices of the
Signal Corps, and Major James Allen en-
tered into correspondence with him on the
subject II was proposed TO have series
of tests at Fort Myer and at Sandy Hook,
and the arrangements had almost been
completed when MarCoai demanded what
the Department considered eXorbitant con-
cessiOns for the use Of his system. This
resulted in a delay of the proposed tests
and meanwhile the naval authorities took
the matter up with q view Of trying it at
sea.
Captain squires, Of the Army Signal
Corps has not given up the matter en-
tirely. however. and will go TO New York
tomorrow with a view Of having another
conference with Marconi. General Greely
explained yesterday that there was no
reason why the Army should put itself
under great obligations to MaTconi. and
that even though the funds of the depart
ment would allow the expenditures de-
manded there was a doubt as to the ad-
visibility OF making any enormous con
cessions because it is believed that there
will be trouble over the inventors patents
and the Government does not wish to be
involved in such controversies. 1t is not
prepared to abandon the investigation into
the subject Of wireless telegraphy as the
Signal Corps has already made a number
of experiments under the direction of
Captain Squires.
The present condition of the Signal
Torns is NOT such as to warrant the
detail Of men for the purpose of ex-
periments, as all the men in the
service are needed in the Philippines
and the bureau is devoting much tine to
drilling and training men for signal work
with the army under General Otis
The times., 1899-10-26
WALLACE SURRENDERED.
The Alleged PicI1pocket Taken to
New Jersey for Trial

The Alleged PickpOcI1et Taken to
New Jersey for Trial.
William Wallace, who was arrested here
during the Dewey celebration. left ysster-
day for Newark. n J.. in charge Of De-
tective Glori Of that city He is wanted
in Newark on q charge OF picking pockets.
and was surrendered to GIori.
After being arrested in Newark about
a month ago. Wallace furnished bail and
was released, pending hearing in the
case He Immediately left the city, coming
here. where he was arrested together with
several other suspicious characters and
charged with picking pockets The New
ark authorities learned OF the arrest OF
Wallace and Detective GIori came here 20
secure the prisoner. The local grand jury
failed to indict Wallace in the case pre-
ssnted against him in Washington. which
explains his surrender TO the Newark
authorities.