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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-16
YERKES GIVES UP.
KENTUCKY REPUBLICAN RE
TURNS TO FEDERAL OFFICE.

IT b fete:.rat,i,- tc strrtrtar-t'
Washington. Nov. 15.-Late this aft
ernoon John w. Yerkes. late Republ-
can candidate for Governor. of Ken
lucky, was appointed Collector of In
ternal Revenue for the Eighth district.
He will resume his duties November
20.
Mr.. Yerkes. who resigned the office
to which he has been re-appointed to
make his campaign of Kentucky for
the Governorship, called upon the
Commissioners of Internal Revenue to-
day. He said he had abandoned all
idea of contesting Gov. Beckhams
election.
Leslie Combs, chairman of the Re-
publican State Committee of Ken
lucky. accompanied Mr.. Yerkes. He
resigned his position as pension agent
at Louisville to conduct the State
campaign. 1t is understood that he.
too. will be appointed to the Office he
formerly held.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-16

tBy Teiegraph to Vuginian- Pilot)
Washinelon Nov. li.-The Navy De-
partment has been advised that the big
naval dry dock al Port Royal S. c..
has SUFFERED further damage by the
bulGing AMI swelling of the timber
10 repair Aside from the immediate
loss naval officials say the bullying
involves some possibility OF q collapse
of the structure under adverse circum-
stances. although II is expected that
rerairs viii make it serviceable FOR all
ordinary needs.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-16
p,. w.A7ro IS cAs=


y L y t.
TIE INDICTMENTS
Freehold. n Nov Is Frank p
McDermott ami " II Apgar attor-
neys Tor the Rev pr Henry Wharton
Of Baltimore made motion before
Judge Hsisisy to-day - quash the
three Indictments found against the
evangelist The frs Indictment taken
UP was the one charging raise pre-
lenses IN gett.n.' a dwellna Tor an or
rhanage in fee simple whereas ne IS
alleged to have relvassn'ed the deed
was TO him in trfst. The deed was
dated Aueust u. ISIS ana Judge ticis-
ley quashe1 tie ini!ctment. as II was
outside the twoyeAr iitait and our
lawel The other TWO indictments
charge the Doctor with putttng TWO
mortgages on this property. one foi.
IS 000 and another for 5000 and appro-
priating the money To his own uses
The motion TO quash these two indict :
ments Will be argued later.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-16
HUMTERSVlLLE.

Mr.. William Perkins, of Kingston. n.
j., has been spending the past week
with his cousin, Mr.. J. S. Seeley. on
Tuesday night Mr.. Perkins took some
of the leading parts in an entertain
ment at Odd Fellows Hall for the ben
eft of the Huntersville NJ. e. Church.
He rendered several solos and recitcd
some OF his humorous readings. which
were very interesting, and caused n
great deal of applause. The ladies who
got up the entertainment wish TO use
this means OF thanking Mr.. Perkins
for his services.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-16
a Mammoth Steamship.

By Telegraph to Virginian Pilot.)
New London, Conn.,, Nov. 15.-Actual
work began this week on the laying of
the keel TO the mammoth iron steam
ship to be built at the works of the
Eastern Shipbuilding Company, oppo-
site New London. The ship will be
larger than any vessel In the world
now building or planned. The new YES
sci will be of 10000 tons register and
$4,000 tons displacement, or just 10. 900
tons more displacement than the new
Atlantic greyhound Deutschland. They
will be used in Oriental trade.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-16
RED CROSS WORK.
FINISHED At GALvESTON-WuAT ia
NOW NEEDED

By Telegraph to Virginian- Plot)
New Orleans, Nov. 15.--AIIss Clara Bar
tons National Red Cross special car ar
rived from Galveston to-day and left to-
night for Washington. Miss Barton i,
travelling under the care of a physician
or Salveston. In the party are her
brother ;. h: Barton. and wife; her Sec
rotary. Miss NJ. a. Combs. OF New York.
and Mrs. Fannie 3. Ward. q newspaner.
correspondent OF Washington. and Tho
clerical force. ''S
She says the Galveston storm sufferers
nave everything they need but shelter
and this must be given them before win.
ter comes on. All Red Cross work at
Galveston is finished.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-16
Rey. c. w. Duke.

Yesterdays RELIGIOUS Herald. pub
lishcd at Richmond. says:
we hear that Rev. G. w. Duke has
been called TO the pastorate of the
church at Elizabeth city. n. c. If he
goes that church will have most Wig
orous and aggressive young pastor, and
another impol tant church in Baltimore
Will be nnStOrlass.N
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-16
Before You Naval

North or West. call upon the undo,
signed for lowest rates to all nnInt i
VIA Baltimore and Ohio railroad tR,v1l
Blue Line). Bay Line. Washiagton
steamers and Chesapeake Line. fines
fastest and safes; trains in the wor!d
ARTHUR G.. LEWIS.
S, p. a. Baltimore e Ohio Il. r
(Under Atlantic Hotel)
fei7-eod.tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-16
For the Protestant Homo.

There will be a concert OF old-time
ballads at The Y NJ. 9. y. on the even
ing Of the ESD instant for the benefit of
the Norfolk Protestant IIosp ital. Some
OF Norfolll's sweetest singers will par
ticipate. Dr. BnEr will recite.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-16
"omaha. Neb.. nov. IL. 1oOo.
Want Mr.. Bryan for Attorney.

Ky TeIeVIaph to VlTgnian- PiIot)
New York Nov. l5.-The Martin Engel
Association. the Tammany Hall organi-
zation OF the Eighth Assembly district.
has formally voted TO offer William j.
Bryan a handsome fee to come to New
York and take charge of the legal de-
tense of the district captains OF the
Eighth Assembly district indicted FOR al
legged violations of the election laws.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-16
condllion of the car

(By Telegraph 70 vtrginian- Plot)
Washington Nov. l5.-Ainbassador
Tower. at ST, Petersburg. Informed the
State Department that the Car Is I'll
from typhoid fever, but that his condi-
ton is not regarded as critical.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-16
Eyes Examined Free.

DR.. A. Week manager of the optica
department OF the Gale Jewelry Com
nany. will examine your eyes free. De
sective vision and complicated case.
specially Invited to call. ie2s-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-16

Dyspepsia is difficult digestion, due
to the absence OF natural digestive fluids
Hoods Sarsaparila restores the dlges-
tive powers
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-16
CHINESE SITUATION.
Propositions Of Ministers Will Be
Submitted in Ten Days.
Ministers Ask for Instructions on Certain
Points Germany Fixes Salaries of Gsn-
erals In China One Regiment of U. S.
Troops to Remain There.

tBy Telegraph to Virginian- Pilot.)
Pekin. Nov. 15.-The note of the
Powers for the Chinese plenipotentia-
RES VIII probably be ready 10 submit
within the next ten days. This an
nouncement was made ut the con-
ciusion OF meeting of the Ministers.
IL Is understood that all points under
discussion have been practically agreed
upon except minor phases vi seN erai
of the most important questions. Con-
cefninS these points tile Ministers have
capieu Tor instructions. which they eN-
pect 10 receive before November ". the
date OF the next NEE ling.
A WINTER RESORT.
Pekin. Nov. l3.-Brigadier- General
Charles Humphrey. of General Chat
Zee stan, has gone ~ Shan Hal Euan,
on the Gulf OF LAO Tung, To inspect
that place regarding its availability as
a winter resort.
SALARIES OF OFFICERS.
Berlin. Nov l5.-Thc Reichstag bill
providing for third supplementary
credit on account of the China expo
dition. fixes the salary OF Field Mar
shall Count Won Waidersee at 900
marks annually. with large extras. The
division commanders will receive $4,000
marks and extras. and lower officers
VIII be paid proportionately.
The above are five Qmes the rates
of the salaries paid at home.
U. S. TROOPS.
Washington. Nov. l5.--Gencral Chat
fee has cablcd the War Department
the following from Taku. under date
OF November IA:
Sixth regiment, u. S. Cavalry, will
remain in China under command of
Lieutenant Colonel Wint, with troops
i. *, l. and NJ.
"CHAFFEE."
ANOTHER REBELLION
Shanghai. Nov. 1i.-There are con
tinued rumors of the projected trans
fer OF the Chinese Court To Cheng Tu,
but IL is said that the Viceroy Of the
provinces OF SEE Chuen objects TO such
an agreement.
1t is also rumored that a rebellion
has broken out in the province of Kan
Su. Chang Chi Tung, the WI Chang
Ficeroy. Is said TO be raising 1000
troops. and to have proposed to the
Nan Kin Viceroy that they should
combine forces to oppose the allies.
making the Yang Use their base OF
operations against Shen ST.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-16
Republicans Claim nebraska.

(By Telegraph to Virgirian- Pilot3
Washington, n. c., Nov 15-Assist-
ant Secretary of War Meiklejohn to-
night wired the Associated Press as
follows:
Omaha Neb.. Nov. TO- 1900.
Official count OF Omaha and Doug
las county has just closed. showing one
Republican Senator and seven Repre-
seniatives elected. This gives us the
organization of the House and Senate
20 votes on Joint ballot. a constitutional
majority OF D."
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-16
The Schooner Frank mocullough

Vineyard Haven. Mass, Nov. Is
The tug Mercury left here to-day to go
TO the assistance of the schooner
Frank w. Mccullough, from Whining
'on. n. c.. hound 10 Fall River. an
chored off Nantucket with jibs blown
away.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-16

CHE REAL ESTATE AND RENTAL
COMPANY gives energetic attention
G, J. OLD. Manager. Officc Room ?.
Martin Building. se3o-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-16
RERKLeY apuTs

yDANIl or BERI.LEY. sou N1'FY
, trade sNccialty. Convenient hours
interest on deposits. fell-tf
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-13
Hecht & Company, 5l5=5l5 Seventh St. Co.,: s.:
RUBENS TALKS OF CUBA.
The Postal Frauds and the Coming
Municinni Elections

Horatio Rubens, one OF the three COM
missioners sent to Cuba to reform the
Cuban code. called at the War Department
yesterday TO report to Secretary Root on
a temporary leave of absence from Ha
vana. Mr. Rubens has been assisting in
the investigation Of the postal frauds
there. and while he did not feel at liberty
to discuss the matter. he spoke of the
attitude assumed by Cuban newspapers
and Cubans generally. He said that no
criticism adverse to the Americans had yet
appeared in print, ard that in converse
ton leading Cubans courteously refrained
from touching upon it.
Preparations for the approaching NUM-
cipal elections are now going on all over
the island. The date on which they are
to be held is June L. and no disturbances
are feared. There will be between 100. 900
and 900 voters registered. Blanks have
already been distributed to the alcaldes
in the various districts
Tine registration boards are. and the
election boards will be, composed entirely
Of Cubans and Americans and American
troops will not interfere in any manner
Mr.. Rubens feels sure that results will
justify steps toward the autonomy of the
island
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-13
THE LATE JUDGE ORD.
His Remains TO Be Taken 10 Balti-
more Crcmutory Tomorrow.

more NfemutOTy lOmOTrOW.
The funeral service over the remains of
Judge Pacifcus Ord. who died at his home,
1927 l Street. Friday, will take place from
his late residence tomorrow morning at
10 o'clock The remains will be taken to
a crematory In Baltimore.
Judge Ord was born in this city on
October 1S. 1916. and was In the eighty
fourth year of his age at the time of
his death. He was the oldest of twelve
children OF James Ord, who was a mid
shipman in the United States Navy, and
who afterward enlisted in the Regular
Army
Pacificus Ord commenced his career in
this city as a miniature painter. Later
he studied law and was admitted TO prac-
tice in New Orleans. He went to Cali
fornia in 1919. He practiced law in Cali
fornia and afterward was chosen a mem
Der of the Supreme Court of that State.
He was also a member of the convention
which framed the constitution of Cali
fornia. In 1862 Judge Ord went abroad
travelling in Europe and other countries
for several years In 1870 he returned to
Washington where he has since resided
Judge Ord was married three times, and
leaves two children. p. Ord. of Sche-
nectady, y. Y. Vice President of the
General Electric Company. and Mrs. Pres
ton. the widow of Colonel Preston. United
States Army, whose home is at Edgewood,
n j.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-13

his system large quantities OF oxygen,
which would burn all the impurities in the
blood. AT this juncture an agreement was
reached between Weltmer's attorneys and
Mr.. Barrett TO postpone the test until
later in the day and continue with tie
evidence at hand.
Postal Inspector MeAfee, of Crawford
vile. Ind. was present With mailbag full
of letters addressed to the Institution as
evidence for the postal authorities
large number of complaints which had been
. received at the Postofficp Department were
taken up and discussed. The defence
claimed that their inability in effecting a
cure in most cases was due to the negli-
gence OF the patient in not following the
instructions Of the school.
During the examination of the witnesses.
which followed, it was brought TO light
that Weltmer started the enterprise in
Nevada. Mo- in 1897. in a one-story build
ing. He was soon Joined by j. IL Kelly.
who is one of the officers of the firm now
and who was present at the bearing. When
the character of the concern became known
the people of Nevada objected. but allowed
it to continue business when patients be-
gan to arrive and spend their money in the
town. The firm now has number of
buildings in Nevada, employs Office force
of sixty-fve clerks, carries on its books
the names of about $1,000 subscribers, and
has seventeen professors. each of whom is
a specialist in a certain line OF disease.
TIE monthly income of the firm is said to
aggregate $50. CC0. of which sum a large
amount is expended in advertising.
Late in the afternoon Prof. Weltmer
made his test to prove his claim as
magnetic healer. He failed, however. to
accomplish his task. saying in explanation
that the subject had set his will against
being Influenced.
Attorney Barrett withheld his decision
Attorney Dudley said that the case Is prac-
tically settled in favor OF Weitmer.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-13
HEARING ON wELTMERIsM.
The Healer Again Before POstofiicc
Department Officials.

Yesterday was the third day in the hear
ing of the officers and teachers Of tie
American School of Magnetic Healing of
Nevada. Mo-. before Attorney Harrison j.
Barrett OF the Postofiice Department The
school was represented by Prof. 5. A
Weltmer. the originator OF the absent
treatment" notion, called 'Weltmerism" I;
Prof. Taylor. his chief assistant; Frof
Brown. and eight teachers. accompanied
by ". w. Dudley of this city. and Mr.
Burton OF Kansas City. the two last named
the legal advisers of Prof. Weltmer ct al.
Weltmer had been summoned to appear
before the Attorney General for the Post
office Department to show cause why
fraud order should not he issued prohibit
ing the use of the mails in the propagation
of the doctrine known as ..Weltmerism.
During the proceedings Weltmer offered
to prove to the satisfaction OF the postal
authorities his magnetic and hypnotic
powers. Mr.. Barrett accepted the Offer
and Mr.. Morgan Of Attorney Barrett's Of
flee ard a reporter volunteered as sub
jeots." The reporter was introduced to
Prof. Weltmer, who confidentially ex-
planned that to ensure successful hyp-
motto experiment il would be necessary
for the reporter to obey all suggestions
and injunctions of the operator He said
that if person has a pain in his toe and
concentrates his mind on some other Oh
ject he is hound TO forget the pain which
will consequently cease. This Pref
Weltmer said, 'is practically the whole
secret OF the treatment. We can treat
bad sicknesses of the blood. but in such
cases we take entire charge OF the
patient" Being asked what treatment he
would apply. Prof. Weltmer said that the
patient would be required TO take deep
and long breaths. and thus introduce In
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-13
Mr.. GBIGGS INDIGNANT
Incensed by the Criticisms of a
Committee of Congress.
The Attorney General Declares That
His Application for More Money for
n Department Building Was Re-
jected ON Insufficient GrOunds-He
May Not Rendvcrtise for Bids.

The Attorney General is displeased with
the action of the House Committee on
Public Buildings and Grounds in declining
TO comply with his request for an appro-
Driation of 5000, 600 additional with which
to erect the proposed new building of the
Department of Justice. The Fifty fifth
Congress appropriated for new building
for the Department of Justice and the
Court of Claims, which was not TO exceed
in cost 81. coo, coo. This appropriation was
made on estimates furnished by the Treas
ury Department A few weeks ago the
Attorney General submitted to Congress a
request that the appropriation be increased
10 81 SOC. 900. This was referred to the
Committee on Public Buildings and
Grounds which. at its last meeting,
adopted the following resolution:
Whereas the Fifty.Rith Congress passed an act
authorizing the Attorney General, Hon. John
". criggs, TO erect building for the Depart
ment OF Justice and the Court Of Claims IN wash
ingtou, ID. G., at cost not Ia exceed sl.tpD.up1.
The Treasury Department: having informed tins
committee that a suitabir tireprooi building could
be erected at cost not exceeding SoVo'VVo vi
sl.OO0,0O0; and ,.,,
sixth Congress that a suitable building for the
Department of Justice. and the Court OF Claims
cannot be erected for less than Sl,ptlvOO Daseu
,nop bids responsive to individual requests 10
contractors and not by advertisement provided
by act of Congress under which the Attorney
General is called upon TO act; therefore be IT,
Resolved by the Committee on Public Build
ings and Grounds of the House OF Representatives,
That no action he taken upon the request of the
Attorney General for an increase IN present limit
of COS, of said building until the Attorney General
sdyertises for bids in public manner, allowing
all contractors an opportunity TO present BIDS
based upon plans and specifications which Will
authorize the erection OF building at cost
mont exceeding Sl,OJO,vS
In the matter of this resolution the At
torney General said yesterday: Il can
nut up a building within the appropriation
of 81 ,O0O. 600 originally granted by Con
gress. and shall proceed to do SO, but it
will not be of marble or stone. and the
inside finish will be like that Of any cheap
office building. will erect the building
of terra Gotta. That, with cheap finish
will enable me to keep within the money
in our hands. regret this necessity. as
il had been my hope to see a magnificent
building in Pennsylvania Avenue which
would be a credit to the Government for
years"
Mr.. Griggs said that the committee did
not state the facts when II charged him
with not having advertised for bids in the
manner prescribed by law, and that the
members OF the committee had been mis-
led by newspaper stun" He had not de-
termined whether he would readvertise
for bids.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-13
CORNERSTONE TO BE LAID.
The beginning OF ST. Matthew's Ger
man Lutheran ChnpcI

The cornerstone of the chapel to be
erected by st. Matthew's German Lutheran
Church, on d Street, between Tenth and
Eleventh Streets northwest, will be laid
this afternoon at o'clock with nppro-
pirate ceremonies. When completed this
chapel will be the church home of the con-
gregation which was first gathered six
years ago under the ministration Of Rev.
j. E. \. Doermann. pastor of Grace
Lutheran Church
Rev. w. II. Gohdes was the first pastor.
and the congregation has grown slowly.
until ii is now able numerically and finan-
cially to build and furnish permanent
place for worship.
The building fronting on d Street will
snow gerry picturesque elevation, with
the long sloping roof front laid up in
pressed brick. and the projecting porch
vestibule. the belvidere built to rise from
the apex OF the roof. The building will
be erected on terrace three feet above
the sidewalk and set back from the build
ing line eleven feet, thus affording fine
granolithic walk from the terrace to the
entrance steps and leading west to the
sacristy and east to the council room.
Entrance by stone steps on the west leads
to the furnace and fuel room and also TO
Entrance will be had through the en-
trance vestbule through fly doors to the
auditorium, which is to have a seating ca
pacity OF 900. and will be lighted by loaded
glass windows from the side, and from the
large window in the front, which will be a
memorial window and exceptionally fine
The roof of the auditorium will be an
open timbered roof. Sides and ceiling will
be finished in oak. The ceiling ventilators
between the trusses are to be of sawed
work in emblematic design. From the
sacristy
The chancel is to be recessed dOmed
and arranged to provide Cor the full liturgi-
cal services of the Lutheran Church. and
is to be separated from the auditorium by
a high chancel arch To the east of this
arch the organ and choir platform will be
placed.
The front of the chancel is elevated
above the auditorium floor. from which
level the pulpit to the west and the lectern
to the east is reached, as also the sacristy
and council room.
After passing the front part of the chan
eel, the communion kneeling step and rail
are reached. and the altar is one step
above. The chancel is lighted by q figure
memorial window.
The auditorium will be wainscoted, and
side. end, and chancel walls pIastered.
sandiinish. ornamental plaster finished in
white. and all ready for decoration. The
decorations. however. will be deferred
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-13
DROWNED IN THE POTOMAC.
Scyen-Ycnr-Old Frank Crawford
Loses His Life While Fishing.

Loses His Life While Fishing.
Frank Crawford. seven years OF age, the
son of Frank Crawford, clerk employed
at Hahn's shoe store. was drowned yes
terday afternoon about ) o'clock in the
river at the Eleventh Street wharf The
crew of the police harbor boat recovered
the remains last night and notified Cor
oner Carr. who directed that the body be
turned over TO friends for burial.
Accompanied by several companions, the
boy went TO the river yesterday to fish.
He got into rowboat. began to bail water
from the craft with bucket. lost his bal
ance and fell into the river. His com
panions became frightened and one hur-
ried off to call assistance. Several men
employed about the wharf went TO the
scene, but before their arrival young
Crawford had gone down. The parents OF
the unfortunate child live at 1904 Sixth
Street southwest
Just before the accident Arthur O'Con
nor, a relative of the dead boy, started
out to join the fishing party. He reached
the wharf while young Crawford was
struggling In the water. but was unable
to save him. The OConnor boy returned
to the Crawford home after the accident
with the news of his cousins death.