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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-26

has charge of the prisoners. Madigan
locked Walton in cell No. 2 with several
other prisoners and went about his duties
until Detective Peck appeared and request
ed permission to get a telegraph frank
book which Walton had stolen rom
newspaper correspondent. Walton gave
up the book and was then returned to
his cell. Madisan pulled the hasp down
over the staple. but did not stop TO insert
the ring Of the paddock. as his attention
was called to other prisoners that had to
be taken TO the prison van for transpoi-
tation to che workhouse and Jail.
When Eadigan returned to the cell in
which he had placed Walton he found the
hasp IN place over the staple, but Walton
was gone. The youth had reached through
and after getting into the corridor, closed
the door and replaced the hasp. Walton
then lost little time In mounting the
rear stairs of the courthouse and rushing
to the Jury room. which looks out on the
roof of a small building adjoining. He
jumped onto that and from there into the
rear yard Of 419 Sixth Street. He lost his
hat IN the jump. and while running
through the Sixth Street house asked the
woman whom he encountered 20 supply
him with one. The woman refused and
the street where he jumped in a passing
cab giving the driver instructions TO go
to the home of the young woman who had
once before befriended him. He met her
en- route and his arrest followed.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-26
BESIEGED BY APPLICANTS
A Great Rush for Appointments in
the Census Bureau.
Last of the Competitive Examine
tions Held Yesterdny-Hent Com
the Task Before Thcm-WOrk of
Enumerators Progressing Rapidly.

Seventy-eight men and women, candi-
were examined yesterday, the last day on
which examinations will be held. No other
opportunity will be given to those who
fail to stand test on this occasion. This
was the largest number OF applicants who
have taken the examinations in one day,
and the rooms where the examinations
were held were crowded. Owing to the
heat several OF the women were compelled
to abandon the competition, which Was
held from o'clock IN the morning until
late in the afternoon.
The appointment division of the Census
Bureau yesterday was besieged by an army
of anxious candidates who expect to get
places. appointment Clerk Langley was
compelled to have the doors closed and a
Waterman stationed to hold back the
throng before he was enabled to transact
business. On the completion Of the work
Of the appointment division the clerks will
be transferred to other divisions. Direc-
tor Merriam said yesterday:
THE taking OF the census OF the United
States is working along very smoothly and
very nicely. The work is being done as
eNlNNltlOusiy as eOulu De expected, Dut
none Of it has been completed to such an
extent as to enable US to issue bulletins
showing the population Of any of the cities
as yet. No complete reports have been
received from any one city, and l do not
expect to be able to issue any bulletin on
the subject before the middle Of July.
"A number Of reports have been receiv-
ed from Chicago. Cincinnati. New York.
and st. Louis. but Not one of them is com
ple,e. All OF the reports will have to be
gone over carefully in this office. and fire.
Quently they have TO be returned to the
supervisors for some corrections which OF
necessity delays the matter. ] am unable
to state the approximate population of any
city or district. and will be unable to do
so until l have received the complete re-
ports"
The leca! census is getting along swim
mingly." said Supervisor DingmaH yester-
day. We are hurrying the matter and expect
TO have Il completed in q very short while
But few Of the districts remain incomplete.
The work of the enuunerators is exception
ally good and but few corrections are
needed in the blanks as filled out by the
men. The reports are being forwarded to
the Director of the Census as fast as they
can be gotten into shape"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-26
HARVARD CREW CHANGES.
Captain HiEginson's Injury Lessons
the CPimsOn's Chances.

GALES FERRY, Conn, June 25.-The
Harvard varsity eight thie morning went
out on the river under new captain.
while Pete" Higginson. the best man in
the shell, languished in q cot on the porch
at Red Top. suffering from badly broken
leg, as a result OF the accident sustained
by him while playing ball yesterday. 1t
has been found that the fbular bone, the
second small bone from the heel on the
inside, is clearly broken. and the oars
man Is out Of the boat permanently. AS
the captains injury would incapacitate
him, the young men consulted with Coach
Storrow and made the necessary changes
in the boat. 1sa
Charles N. Sheafe, No. Z, was appointed
captain; Harding was removed from No.
to stroke; Bullard went from No. 2 in
the varsity four 20 No. 2 in varsity eight:
Guy Bancroft will row No. in the varsity
four. and Tiiden will strobe the four.
F. L. Higginson. father Of Captain Hig-
ginsOn. reached New London from Bos-
ton at 8 O'Clock this morning. At first
Mr.. Higginson wished TO remove his con
TO his country residence. near Boston. but
the young man pleaded strongly and be
was allowed to stay and witness the race
The freshmen were the first on the water
today. Just before they went out 1t was
announced that Captain Roberts will stroke
the crew from now on They rowed up the
river to Yales quarters and were given q
lecture by Coach Goodrich. They have
been rowing poorly OF late. but showed i'm
provement today.
At 1915 the varsity eight left the float,
followed in the launch by Coach Storrow
and Goodrich. They rowed In one stretch
up the river for mile. Mr.. Storrow
watched the men on this row. The she'll
travelled only fairly. and plainly showed the
loss of Higginson. Billiard seemed to fit
we'll in his new position. but hts ability to
last for four miles apparently troubled the
coach. The eight. upon turning. pulled
back down the river for two miles. AID
were sharply coached by Mr.. Storrow.
They were out about an hour.
The crimson oarsmsn have settled down
to business in very sportsmsnlike man
ner. They are free to express their feel
ings of chagrin and disappointment, but
when asked to prophecy. they merely say:
Before Higginsou was hurt We thought
we had fighting chance at least, but now
we are determined to do or die"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-26
BOLD BREAK FOR LIBERTY
Edgar Walton Makes His Escape
From the Police Court.
Opportunity Afforded by an Unlocked
Cell Door-Prfsoner Leaps From
Second Story Window-surreh-
dered Later by n Former Friend
Sentenced to the Penftentiary.

Edgar j. Walton, the nineteen-year-oid
youth who he's figured so extensively re-
Gently as the defendant to charges oil oo-
tanning money under false pretences,
made a sensational escape from the Poiice
Court Building about noon yesterday. He
liberated himself from cell IN which he
was locked with other prisoners, ran up
the stairs from the basement to the sec
oud or TOP floor Of the building, ana
jumped from rear window. Walton s
-liberty was short lived, however, as he
was surrendered to Policemen Sanders and
Galpin. Of the Sixth precinct, at the corner
of Fourth and Z Streets northwest by a
Young woman who had previously be-
friended him. The police had been notified
of the escape. and were surprised when
called TO take charge Of the man they were
in search OF.
Walton had engaged hack Immediately
after his escape, and, seeing the young
woman. asked her assistance to get out of
the city. She intended taking Walton to
Police Headquarters. but. meeting the po-
lice turned the fugitive over TO them.
Walton came here from Newark, n. J.. a
few months ego. and shortly after his ar
rival secured employment In department
store While at work there he was de-
tected stealing and discharged. Being OF
prepossessing appearance, Walton was not
long unemployed. He shifted from place TO
place being detected. It Ks said. in wrong
doing everywhere. until finally he left the
city and went to Chicago. where Inspector
a 4. sx. Tlnf<
Lacy brought Walton from the Windy City
and prosecuted him before Justice "a
baugh on two cases of grand larceny, In
which we!l-known local merchants ap-
peared as compliments. Friends inter-
posed In behalf of the Maynard youth. and
Justice Ciabaugh consented TO q suspers o.
OF sentence. The court stated at the time.
however, that he believed Walton was in
ately bad. and, further, that the seton was
contrary TO good judgment. In concluding.
Justice Clsbaugh SAID II Walton was gin
brought before him the maximum penalty
would be imposed
The promise made by Walton TO Justice
Clabaugh was OF little moment TO the
youth. He proceeded TO rob friends and
benefactors to Say nothing OF forging the
name of a man who bad given him employ
ment. The reeuit was that he was again
arrested Saturday.
Immediately STEER the arrest yesterday
after his escape, Justice Clabaugh ordered
that Walton be brought before him and
imposed sentence Of ten years in the
penitentiary at Eoundsvfile. w. Va.
Walton effected his escape shortly after
he had been held by Judge Kimball In
$500 bond for the action Of the grand
Jury. The charge against the prisoner was
grand larceny. TIE property involved in
cluded diamond ring valued at $50 and
IL
boarded
He entered q plea Of not guilty and
waived a preliminary examination.
When the court proceedings were coz
cluded Walton was taken from the dock
10 the cell corridor IN the basement and
turned over to Policeman Madigan, who
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-26
CLEhENCY FOR CULPRIfS
The President Acts in Cases of Men
Convicted Of Crime.
The Sentence of Arthur LandOn. Who
Killed Henry Bradley, Changed
From Death to Twenty Years. Inn
prisOnment-Henry Clerk, Serving
for HOusebrssking, PardOned.

President Mckinley yesterday COM
muted the sentence Of Arthur Landon
coiored, who was to have been hanged at
the District Jail on July next, to i'm
prisonment In the psnitentiary for twenty
years. Landon was convicted in the Su-
preme Court Of the District in February
last Of the murder of Henry Bradley, also
colored. He was sentenced by Justice
Clabaugh to be hanged on the date men
toned.
Another District offender to receive the
benefit of Mr.. McKinley's clemeDcy was
housebreakiDS. and nor serving four
teen-year sentence in the Moundsville
(W. Va penitentis1y. Clark is dying of
consumption. and he has been pardonsd
outright by the President.
William II. White. who is serving a five
year term of Imprisonment for embezzle-
ment from the Chicago National Bank, has
had his sentence committed 20 two and a
half years, which means his immediate
discharge.
a number of applications for pardons
for Southern offenders connected with
Illicit distillng and mail robbery were
favorably acted upon.
One of the most remarkable petitions for
mercy that has ever been filed has Just
been received by the Department Of
Justice. 1t comes from Cyrus Breeder.
who embezzled some $1,000 from bank at
bethlehem. Pa. He admits the crime. and
says that ne did not think the bank was
paying him enough. 50 he took the money.
He is now serving his sentence in the
Moyamensing (Pa.) penitentiary. and is
applying for pardon. His physical condi-
ton, says Breeder is very serious, and he
is IN danger OF going blind unless re-
leased With the application comes
communication from the prison doctor,
setting forth that the only thing wrong
with Breeder is q chronic inflammation
CT the tear duct. which causes him to
weep copiously
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-26
THE CENTRAL LABOR UNION.
Gompers' Efforts TO Settle the st
Louis Strike Prove Fruitless.->

Louis Strike Prove Fruitless.-~
pers. President of the American Fedora
ton Of Labor, at a meeting Of the Central
Labor Union held last night, in which he
stated that he had Just returned from St.
Louis, where he had gone to ende5vor TO
settle the differences between the street
railway men and their employers. He
stated that he had been unsuccessful IN
his attempt TO bring about an agreement
between the strikers and the railway COM
panies.
1t was reported that at a meeting Of the
Labor Day excursion committee held last
Wednesday night the following were named
chair1nen Of special committees: Arrange
ments, J. NJ. Heisley; entertainment, C. j.
Heuter: tickets. Z. J. Ra;igan: printing
Z. W. Patton.
communication was also received from
the special strike committee of St Louis
street railway men setting forth their
grievances and also announcing the fact
that the representatives OF the railway
companies had refused 20 arbitrate the
differences. BY q unanimous vote of the
union II was decided TO lend both moral
and financial assistance 70 the strikers.
The special committee appointed 70 see
Public Printer Palmer in references 20 the
introduction OF automatic press feeders at
the Government Printing Office. reported
that they had waited upon ME. Palmer
II was reported that Mr.. Palmer stated
that he was friendly 30 organized labor
but that the Government had bought the
machines referred to outright and they
would be kept and operated IL they proved
q success.
committee was appointed to act with
a similar one from the Building Trades
Council TO secure a room in the business
part OF the city for the purpose OF estab-
fishing headquarters for the consideration
OF ell business relating 10 trade matters.
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At Glen Echo.

Solaret achieved another triumph Mt
Glen Echo Park last night. and electrified
the largest audience the amphitheatre has
accommodated this season. The young
woman presented some nj the most beau
tiful pictures, now wreathed apparently In
fire; again envsloped in clouds of iri-
descent light, she made an impression on
all her behoidess that will be lasting.
Solaret's act closed an altogether cred
liable vaudeville bill OF six acts. Rice
Brothers, as a Chinanan and a country
Rube. gave one of the most amusing. gro
tesQue, and shillful exhibitions on the
horizontal bars even seen in this vicinity.
They are excellent comedians and gym
nasts of a high order.
The wonderful whistlins and mimfery OF
All Holt was fine number. and the
singing comedians, Norel and Evans, made
immediate friends of the thsong. John
DAILY was a modern servant who domi-
neered over her mistress. impersOnated
by Annie DeveYe, and sang couple OF
Irish songs in a trave.ty 'Bridgets Word
Goes"
Amelia Browns darby dialect would
have been better received II her selection
had been more wisely chosen. Previous
to the amphithsatre show Haley's Band
gave O concert Of we'll selected numbers.
closing with an effective. original arrange
ment by the leader. "A Tour to Europe"
was depicted. starting ct Berlin. with ap-
propriate music, and carrying the theme
through Hungary, France. Switzerland.
italy, Spain. E.giond. and the return to
America, which was heyaided by the
Star Spangled Banner" . great mass
Of Stars and Stripes being uEfurled above
the musicians as the last patriotic air was
played. Altogether Glen Echo Park opened
the week most auspiciously and fhe
patronage will certainly be great as such
an abundance Of good things assures.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-26
CANDIDATES FORC CORONER
Applications for the Office Filed at
the District Building.
A Spirited Contest Promfsed-CharIes
v. Petteys, John E. Walsh. WILLIAMS
c. Fowler, and Charles d. Purvis
Would Like to Succeed DIR. Capp-
Position of the Present Incumbent.

Commissioner mcfarland yesterday re-
1922 Twelfth Street northwest. an apptica-
ton for the position OF coroner. to succeed
Dr. william P. Carr, whose term Of ONE
expires on August Z. DR.. Petteys states in
his application that he served In the army
during the civil war; that he is a graduate
Of Georgetown University. aid that he has
practiced medicine for the past twenty
seven years.
1t is expected that there will be spirited
contest over the office Of coroner. Several
applicants are already in the fed. and it is
reported there will be more. Il may be
stated that Coroner Carr is q candidate for
reappointment although he has said that
he is not anxious for the office another
term. as the time required to perform the
duties Is Q serious drayback to Eis private
practice. But if The GfIce is ter dered TO
him the probabilities are that he VIII ac-
cept.
DR.. John Z. Walsh. the present Medical
Sanitary Inspector If the ealth Depart
meut, is a candidate for the position. and
it is said has strong backing Behind his Gp-
plication. DR.. Walsh is a Matte OF re
District. was educated at Ceo-getown Uni
versity. and has praeticed medicine III the
city for several years.
DR.. William C. Fowler. the presen, su-
perintendent OF the sanitary inspectors Of
the Health Department. is another appii-
cant. His application was one of the first
to be submitted. and DR.. Fowler has the
endorsements of a number of Senators,
Representatives, physicians, and private
citizens Of the District. Dr. Fowler is a
native of the city. was educated at George
town University. and has been a p:aeticing
physician for some years.
A candidate for the position who is said
to have strong following. including ttat
of DR.. Carr himself. If he should conclude
not to be a candidate, is DR.. William F. R.
Phillips. II is understood that DR.. Phillips
application has not yet been handed in.
DIR. Charles b. Purvis is also candidate.
his application having been filed with Com
missioner Mcfarland. a
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-26
sHARKEY THE FAvoRTrE.
No Surprise, However. If He Fails
to Whip Rubin.

NEW YORK. June 25.-If Tom Sharhey
falls to whip Gus Rubin, the Akron
Giant at COney Island, tomorrow night,
followers of the ring will be very much
surprised. If the sailor has not trained
as hard as usual for this battle he may
find his hands full for Rubin has pre-
pared himself with great care, and Is in
magnificent trim. On form Sharkey looks
to be the better pugilist in many ways.
Two years ago Sharkey knocked Rubin
out in a punch. Gus did not expect such
a quick ending and was slowly getting
down to work after the first bell rang.
when Thomas dashed in with a wallop on
the chin that put Rubin on his back in
jig time. But since then Rubin has i'm
proved and today he is regarded as for
mieable enough to give the sailor hard
tussle. ~, ..
Ruhlin's best performance after his
knockout at the hands of Sharhey was a
fierce twenty-round draw with Peter Ma
her. Huhiins work with Corbett was also
believed TO have been beneficial In fact
Corbett himself said that Gus learned
enough to make him a most dangerous
opponent. Rubin has never been promi-
nent as knockerout. He failed with
Mccoy and Dunkhorst. He has the honor
of fighting twenty round draw with JET
fries, but that fight occurred when both
men were greenhorns.
The only man who ever succeeded in
knocking Sharkey out was Ftzsimmons.
when he was declared a loser in San Fran
cisco by Referee carp. Sharkey was So
vereiy punished in that battle, more so
than in any other during his career. JET
fries could not stop him in twenty-five
rounds, and for that reason it is hard to
figure out how Rubin can do the trick
in simiiav period
This fight IS not for the heavyweight
championship. but 1t is Of particular in
terest because the winner will probably
be matched against Fitzsimmons or posei-
bly, Jeffries. sharkey is an odds on favor
lite in the betting. to l being the pre-
vailing price. Much money will be wager
ed on the length of the fight. even money
being obtainabIe DOW that Rubin Go1O
not 60 more than ten rounds.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-26
TO WIDEN COLUMBIA ROAD.
A Petition to Have Land in Columbia
Heights Condemned

The Commissioners Of the District yes
terday filed petition in the Supreme Court
Of the District asking that certain lands in
block 90, Columbia Heights. be condemae d,
in order to allow the extension OF Co
lumbia Road to width Of sixty feet. from
Thirteenth Street to Eleventh Street.
The proposed widening and extension Il
Columbia Road will provide for o clear
roadway through block %. through to St.u-
ben Street. The court is asked to appoint
seven persons to appraise the damages and
benefits 20 adjoining lands In connection
with the proposed extension
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-26
A barber sued tor D.mar...

LONG ISLAND CITY. L. l.. June 25.-
F. W. Bosworth head musician In the
New Amsterdam Hotel. New York. has
brought snt before Magistrate kadien
against 1ohn Hazenthal. proprietor Of the
hotel barber shop for $500 damages. Bes-
worth. In his complaint alleges that he
was shaved In the shop on Friday and that
the barber cut mole from his cheek, in
ficting lifelong Disagreement. The case
came up this morning and was set down
for trial on Friday.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-26
ALL DOUBT REMOVED.
Lea don Suicide Proves to he Edward
L. ClaHin.

The State Department yeceived q tele-
gram yesterday from Coneul General Os-
borne, in London. reporting that the eui-
eide. whose body was found In London
hotel on Friday. had been identified as
Edward e. Ciaflin. Of this city. Mr.. Claim
was the son Of Price C. Clafiin the f
Street optician. He wss q nephew OF Prof.
Powers of Cornell University. who Is now
in Europe. When last beard from by his
father, the young man was in New York,
and his father did not know that he had
gone TO London.
Mr.. Osborne said In his despatch that
the BODY would be embalmed and sent to
the United States.
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vaudevill. At wildwood.

The largest crowd Of the season gathered
at Wildwood last night. the beginning Of
the sixth week Of polite vaudeville. The
bill opened with ]. X. Wilson in negro
melodies, followed by Harry Hanisa In
Hebrew 1estinss. the Lowman sisters in
rag time songs and dances. Gesl and Fran
els in acrobatic club Juggling. and DAILY
and Marion in brother act OF tumbling.
That the programme was enjoyed was
evidenced by the close attention and favor
able comments. Many ladies were present.
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DEALING WITH F1REMEN.
The commissioners Reprimand an
Fine Rccnicitrnnts.

Fine Rccnicitrnnts.
At the instance of the Chief Engineer
Of the Fire Department the Commissioners
have informed ]. H. Reich. member Of
Truck Company d. that he must perform
any work required Of him by his foreman
or be summarily dealt with.
They have also ordered that A. d.
Evans, q member Of Engine Company No.
4. for being absent without leave. be
fined g.