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The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-25
ThE BRITISH FOR SCHLBY.
Depew Says the Naval Controversy
Hurts Our Prestige.
The senator Also Discusses the Com
merciaI Jealousy Of Europc-in-
tercst in the Yacht Race Abroad
EXPERTS Look for an Even Contest.

NEW YORK. Aug. 24.-"The Schley-
Sampson controversy is not doing US any
good abroad: ii is arousing contempt and
derision toward the American Navy. SAID
United States Senator Chauncey NJ. De
pew. who. with his son and niece Miss
Pauldipg. returned from abroad today on
the steamship st. Paul. The tugboat
named after him took the Senator party
aboard after the baggage had been ex-
aniined.
"A great deal of interest is taken in the
controversy" said the Senator. The fact
that Schley's daughter is married to Mr..
Wadley. an Engiishman, and the brother
of Stuart Wad!ey, British Military At
tache at Paris. is the reason that people
i'll England are interested in the contro-
versy, and 1t is owing to Admiral Schleys
English connections that there is a IA
vorable feeling for him over there"
Talking of the commercial feeling in
Europe. Mr.. Depew said:
THE nations, 1 have observed, are con-
sideraby scared by our manufactures.
They are trying to make combinations
against us. but am in no fear that they
will be able to do it, although they may
act individually. The one thing that they
go up against are treaties and favored
nation clauses. They can't agree among
themselves. 1t is like combinations OF
railroads. One railroad may say we want
ID per cent, another railroad So per cent,
another 60 per cent. when there
is only 100 per cent to divide up.
The manufacturers of each nation were
clamoring for a protection law for some
time to keep out foreign productions. but
chiefly those of the United States.
Germany. a short time ago. had every
thing in the hands of syndicates; that
Government was only paying per cent
and the trusts were paying the same.
tell you, they had the trust question down
finer than We ever dreamed Of The out
look for America and her goods, on the
other side. is bright, and we are, as we
have been for some time, making rapid
Roadway"
OF the yacht races the Senator said:
There has never been a race which has
aroused such keen interest in England
as the coming race. The papers are full
of it and everywhere ii is a subject of
discussion The feeling there is that the
-acht race is going to be a pretty even
affair. The yachts have been talked
about and their relative merits gone over
again and again The feeling seems to
ne that it is pretty scary race, for 1t is
hard to decide. so even do the chances
seem. which of the yachts will win. If
Sir Thomas wins the cup he will. know.
De given a grand farewell here and mag
lificent reception when he brings the
trophy back to the old country. Every
where the spirit of fairness is shown and
an equal belief Of fairness will prevail on
this side.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-25
INSTRUCTIONS TO POLICEMEN.
Major Sylvester Issues Orders Re-
gardinG Sidewalk Vaults.

Major Sylvester has directed the lieu
tenants of the police precincts to instruct
new members of the force, and the old
ones who need it, as to the proper manner
of enforcing the regulations, especially
that one pertaining to open vaults in the
sidewalks
The Commissioners order" says Major
Sylvester, "effectually closes those EN-
ployed merely for ventilation. but with
respect to those utilized by merchants in
taking in and bringing out their goods, II
is intended that they shall possess such
openings for all practical purposes, and
In enforcing the regulations IT is not in
tended that the police should make that
enforcement technical.
'rhey should be reasonable In every re
spect and not operate so as to cause
merchant "A loss of profits or AN interior
ence with his trade during the hours of
business. ,
"They should see that precaution Is
taken to prevent accident when such
vaults are temporarily in use
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-25
A MINOR SUES THE DISTRICT.
Lizzie Davis Seeking to Obtain
$4,000 in Damages

Suit was filed in the Supreme Court of
the District yesterday by Lizzie Davis. a
minor. against the District of Columbia
and Thomas w. Smith TO recover $25 600
claimed as damages for personal inju-
RES.
The suit is brought on behalf of the
minor by her next friend. George A. Da-
Wis II is stated in the declaration tina.
Lizzie Davis was injured by the falling of
a heavy piece of timber at Smiths lumber
yard on July % last.
II is alleged that on the date mentioned
the defendant District of Columbia al
lowed the defendant Smith to place and
maintain large piles of lumber and heavy
timber on the west side of Fourth Street,
near Georgia Avenue. 1t Is also alleged
that the lumber was negligently and I'M
skiilfuIly stacked II is finally alleged
that on the day mentioned q heavy piece
of timber fell from one of these stacks
of lumber and struck the plaintiff. caus-
ing her TO lose the sight OF her left eye
and suffer severe decorations about her
head and body. Cuttings & Shields are
named as counsel for the plaintiff.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-25
FIGHTING ON THE STREET.
Smith and Lucns Arrested Charge,
with DisOrderIy Conduct.

Joseph Smith and William Lucas. col
ured men. engaged in a fight over 2-cent
cigar on l. Street northwest last night,
during which Lucas is alleged to have
received a severe beating 1T his oppo-
nent 5 hands.
The vanquished then retired from the
scene, but rcappeared shortly with an
immense iron hammer Catching sight of
his opponent. Lucas started toward him
and was about to break the h ;nliner over
Smiths head when Bicycle Policeman
Nebb put in an appearance. arrested both
men. and took them to the statonhouse,
where he charged them with having acted
IN "a diSIrucrlN manner on the street
Smith managed to secure s.. which he
put up as collateral while Lucas was
locked in cell until tomorrow morning.
when he will be given hearing in court
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-25
EXCURSIONS.
Attractions ut Marshall Hall.

A good place to spend today is at Mar
shall Hall, where cool river breezes al
ways blow and shade is to be found in
abundance. Prof Schroeder and mis- band
give concerts both on the boat and
grounds Table d'hote dinner is served in
the dining hall on the arrival of the boat.
Steamer Charles Manchester will leave for
Marshall Han today at II a. m, 2:30 and
$50 p. m, returning leave the Hall at l,
and o'clock p. m. Indian Head trips
will be run every evening this week ex-
cept Sunday and tournament day, August
%. Week day trips are made to Marshall
Hall at 10 a. m, 80 and $50 p. m. Music
and dancing all day and evening.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-25

the judge advocate of the court, and he
will not state what further action, If any,
will be taken upon the subject matter OF
the communication.
CAPTAIN Lemly was at his office in the
department yesterday, ana devoted the
greater portion of his time to the prep
aration OF the case for the Schiey Court
OF Enquiry and the compilation OF list
of witnesses This will be furnished TO
counsel for Admiral Schiey at an early
date. / he list VIII not be complete, but
il will contain names of a ajor1ty OF the
Witnesses who via be called to testify to
the charges made against Admiral Schiey.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-25
Party.


(From the Detroit Journal)
some OF the women thought their party was
conplcte with the nomination Of candidates.
Others Thought otherwise.
.f',ncv a party without princpes!' argued
these latter.
"0r without rcireshments"' exclaimed several,
whose native woman.ineSs had hitherto kept
them from joining in the debate.
IL went without saying, OF course, that
party without irappe. at least, is not party
Mt all hut mercy an informal il indeed it were
more than an at home.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-25
To Keep Food Crisp.

A novel way of opening package of
food is shown on the Grapc-Nuts pack
age, whore a line indicates that n slit
should be made with a knife. and the
package squeezed. which makes it gap
enough to pour out what is needed for
a meal, then the package automatically
closes preserving the contents from the
moisture of the air. 90
not kept on hand very long in any
family, but II is well to know how to
keep the contents of the package in
prime condition. Grape-Nuts Food is
ready cooked. very crisp, and can be
served Immediately with little good
cream or milk. This feature is OF great
Advantage to those who appreciate ease
end convenience in preparing breakfast.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-25
BANANA PEELs ON SIDEWALKS.
The Police Directed to Enforce the
Garbage Regulations.

Hereafter the regulations with reference
to the throwing of banana peels and other
refuse upon the streets and sidewalks will
be strictly enforced by the police. as will
also all Of the garbage regulations.
In recent communication to the lieu
tenants of the precincts Major Sylvester
has advised them that he has observed
that banana peels. torn paper, etc, are
thrown around tree boxes and in the
streets In front of fruit stands. bootblack
stands. chairs, etc.
Continuing. Major Sylvester says: II
have to direct that all persons having
stands, bootblack stands and chairs where
such practice is observable be required to
keep the same clean. or suffer a revoca-
ton OF permit.
In this connection the attention of the
officers of your command Is called to the
fact that the law requires them to see
that the garbage regulations are COM
piled with and they should therefore
make frequent tours Of the alley ways"
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-25
HIS VISIT CUT SHORT.
baltimore Boy Arrested md Held
for His Father.

Rodney ID. Brown, sfxteen-year-old
runaway boy from Lansdown, Baltimore
County, Md. came to Washington alone
about 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon and
departed some five hours later in the So
ciety of his male parent after having
spent all but an hour of his visit to the
Capital in the custody of the police
The boy was arrested at the Baltimore
and Ohio station. in accordance with a
telegram from his father and was held
at the House of Detention until the latter
came for him. The boy said he was on
his way to Cumberland.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-25

Prof Breton, the only person who has
ever accomplished a unicycle ride down
Pixies Peak and the Capitol steps, will ride
across the stone coping of Cabin John
Bridge today. After this thrilling per
Torrance he will return to the grounds,
where he will make descent of 800 feet
down a fight of steps at an incline of IS
degrees Nine Marguerite koontz Hol-
land. assisted by Dana c. Holland, Will
render solos in the afternoon and even
ing accompanied by Prof. Immich's
Concert Band There will be other
amusements as usual.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-25
STOCK BROKERS TO COMBINE.
BIoOmer & Co. and Ffoulxe d Co
Soon to Become One firm.


The stock brokerage firms of Boomer
G. Co. and Ffoulke & Co. will combine on
next Saturday. August 81, forming the
new firm of Bloomer G. Ffoulke. The
membership of the firms will all be in
Guided in the new concern. George c.
Bloomer and Charles p. Williams repre-
senting the present Bloomer & Co. and
Horace c. FfouIke representing Ffoulke
& Co.
The new concern will occupy the offices
now occupied by Boomer & Co. on F
Street. giving up the Ffoulke & Co. offices,
in the Bond Building. The correspondents
of the concern in New York Will be sweet
& Co. at present the correspondents of
Efoulke & Co.
Bloomer e. Ffoulke will be well repre-
scented on the exchanges both of this city
and of New York. Messrs. Bloomer and
Ffoulke are both members of the New
York Stock Exchange. and Messrs. VIII
liams and Ffoulke are both members OF
the Washington Exchange. In addition
Mr.. FfouIke is a member of the New
York Cotton Exchange.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-25
Parties to COhen-kessler Damage
Case Tire of Litigation.

The suit brought by Miss Ida Cohen to
recover damages in the sum of $500 from
Louis Kessler. to cover expenses of cele-
brating an alleged engagement to marry
her, has, it is said. been settled out of
court. 1t is not known just how much
money Miss Cohen is to receive, but it
outlay of $50 for viands for the celebra-
ton feast. 81 for the hire of a carriage
to bring her father to ratify the engage
ment and 81 to reimburse her for the
loss incurred on railroad ticket to West
Virginia that she did not use because of
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-25

Walter Dorsey. merchant, was arrest
ed yesterday afternoon on n warrant
sworn out by the District Chemist, Mr..
Hird charging him with selling impure
milk to the public. He was taken to the
station by Precinct Detective Barnes, of
the Eighth precinct, and was later re-
leased upon depositing SIS collateral for
his appearance in court Monday morning.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-25

Robert Cans and Richard Scott, nine
teen and twenty years Old colored boys.
were arrested yesterday on complaint OF
Humane Ofticer Rabbit. for mistreatins
two mules owned by j. +. Bomar. of lO2l
Third street northeast. The arrest was
made at the Seventeenth Street dump.
Eoth of the animals are alleged to have
been badly cut 10y a long blacksnake whip.
The mules are valued at 500. The youths
will be tried on Monday on a charge of
cruelty to animals.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-25

A speedy automobilist, who gave his
name at No 3 police station as Charles
II. Peck and his occupation as mer-
chant, was arrested in the White Lot
yesterday afternoon for exceeding the
limit of speed allowed by law.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-25

the alleged influence Kessler exercised to
keep her from making the trip. This set
Element is said TO have been agreed upon
at a meeting of the parties on Friday
night.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-25

washington, D. c.. Aug p, 1901.
Sir: !. / have TO acknowledge the
receipt of the department letter of
this date in reply to my communica-
ton of the 18th instant.
- While it is true that one of
my counsel, Captain Parker, in reply
TO an enquiry made to him. did give
mis- personal opinion OF the several rear
admirals on the active and retired
lists, among whom was Rear Ad-
miral Howison, / am assured by him
that he believes the Secretary misun-
derstood him that any one of the Off
GERS named would be perfectly salts
factory to me. Captain Parkers con-
versation was had at a time when
nothing was known of the alleged in
teryiew as published in the Record
g. In my letter of the 18th instant
/ expressly stated my opinion of the
high personal character of Rear Ad-
miral Howison, and ! avoided any ex-
preston of opinion as to the truth of
the statements made in the newspa-
per clipping which ] enclosed.
"a. 1t was with the desire to avoid
the necessity of making a formal
challenge that ! requested the depart
ment TO lay before Admiral Howison
the statements that he is alleged to
have made, and thus give him the OPP
portunity to take such action as his
sense of the propriety of the occasion
might suggest.
'5 therefore respectfully state that
the department mas uON lIlt
proper construction upon my letter
when it treated 1t In the nature of
preliminary challenge for cause. /
could not challenge for cause until /
discovered there was a cause. and the
object of my communication. as is
evident upon its face, was to ascertain
II Rear Admiral Howison had made
this statement You will observe in
this connection that in his original
statement he says. L have made no
public utterance relating to this sub
3ect.' ] submit that his private utter
ances would affect his qualification as
much as his public utterances and my
request was only to have this alleged
Interview submitted for his considera-
lion. Very respectfully.
wv. S. SCHLEY.'
Rear Admiral, u. S. Navy.
1.-The Secretary of the Navy. Navy
Department, Washington, ID. c"
Mr.. Hackett yesterday made the fol
lowing reply to Admiral Schley:
Navy Department.
washington, August a. 1901
Sir: The receipt of your letter of
the 21st instant, explanatory of what
was designed by your former letter of
the 18th. upon the subject of the COM
Sit as a member of the Court of En-
uuiry, convened at your instance, Is
acknowledged. Very respe ctfully.
IF w HACKETT,
acting Secretary.
Rear Admiral Winfield S. Schley
The Arlington Hotel. Washington, d.
c.
The Acting Secretary has referred Ad
miral SchIey's letter to Captain Demly
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-25
At the Bonrding House.
(From Tit-Bi,s.)

(from Tit-B,s.)
MAN wants but little here below remarked
the landlady.
..And here is the place to get it," continued
the facctious boarder.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-25
scHLEY EXPLAINS A LETTER.
The Department Places Wrong In
terpretation on It's Contents.

F. W. Hackett. Acting Secretary of the
Navy, yesterday made public the latest
letter written by Rear Admiral Schley to
the Navy Department, touching upon the
matter of the alleged interview with Rear
Admiral Howison IN the Boston Record"
In his letter Admiral Schley makes it
clear that he did not in his former COM
munication challenge Admiral Howison
for cause, but Simply called the attention
of the department TO the alleged inter
view and asked that il be referred to Ad-
miral Howison. Admiral schley's letter
is as follows:
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-25
Wash Fabric sweep"

FIRST LOT-A great variety of pretty Wash Fabrics
that really worth about price charged
for Monday. Dainty, neat and attractive
ings in light dark 50 n r
pieces of Kimona Cord DinIities in ~
significant price a yard.
SECOND LoT-Including Wash Fabrics that sold
u 12c loo yard. in which Lawns
tiles Batises and Dotted Swiss, lovely patterns
of both light and dark coorings Only deter pc
mnation to make Clean Sweep" would prompt ~
quote Mondays price, yard Observation-Disclosures. -
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-25
l5e, zoe, and Csc Quality of Qbc Nj
midnight Fast Black" Innings, o2e 1 "

We large retailers of these Innings and especially
bargain offer for Monday consists Mill Ends of from
MIDNIGHT FAST BLACK Innings name stamped
IA PRICE AND LESS
The lot made of 36nch eeed Percane fine Mercer
akedo Spun Glass and plain Pecnes sufficient for
bargain right just before buy fall
p S-The sale will $50 a. m.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-25
Embroidery Sweep"

Lot I-Cambric and Swiss Embroderes and Insertings
to match in and varied assortment;
among the lot and attractive patterns 4 7f
four inches wide; regular Sc and 1Oc values Is
~
Lot 2-Includes Embroideries in Cambria. Swiss.
Nainsook also a full line of insertions. These
sirabe widths suitable for skirts and pur- -
poses Regular 10c and u lie embroidery for ~
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-12-13
merican Federation of. Labor "a

American Federation OF. Labor to-
night, he expressed great surprise at
the news.
In answer to what the Federation
would do Mr.. Gompers said: IF Mr..
Iglesias' conviction is on the charge
that he has been guilty of conspiracy
to raise the wages Of Porto Rican
workmen we shall leave no effort un-
tried to secure his honorable release
and also the necessary change in the
law of the island to conform to the
American standard.
ut is an honorable ambition to Sc
cure better returns in the shape of
wages for labor. The Porto Rican
law is evidently a relic Of SPANS
brutal code and the regime of the
American will not tolerate so gross
a violation of their rights"
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-12-13
REM0RSE CAUSES SUICIDE
SON DETECTED IN ROBBERY
KILLS HIS MOTHER.

Upper Sandusky. O., Dec. 12.-Mrs.
Valentine Baker was found dying in
a pool of blood at her home today and
beside her was a bloody stove poker.
Mrs. Bakers skull was crushed, and
her body badly bruised. She was un-
conscious and can't recover. Her son
Jacob, who lives with his wife and
family in another part of the town was
seen to leave the house at an early
hour this morning. A search result
ed in his dead body being found in
the hay NOV at Longs livery stable,
with a bullet wound in his temple. A
revolver which he had bought an hour
before was also found. Mrs. Baker
received her pension money yester-
day, and it is supposed the sons visit
to the house was for, the purpose of
robbery. Being detected he assaulted
his mother and remorse for his action
prompted him to take his own life.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-12-13
NATIONAL LEAGUE MEETING
BASEBALL MAGNATEs TALK TO
NO PURPOSE.

New York, Dec. IAN absolute
deadlock exists over the selection of
a president of the National League
to succeed N. E. Young, and the mag
mates of the National League only
argued the day away at the Fifth
Avenue hotel. AS announced by Pres
ident Young at the conclusion of the
days session: mo baseball history
was made as the outcome of the war
of words"
The sessions, each of several hours
duration, were held as usual today.
The first was called at 3 o'clock and
lasted until 6. The evening session be-
gan at 8 o'clock and was not over until
late tonight. Merely a Renaissance
meeting" was the way one of the men
referred to the heated debate of the
members which occurred in
the afternoon. It was said,
however, that the Syndicate
baseball scheme which was defeated
yesterday was brought up again today,
and that over this the magnates argu-
ed pro and con. John T. Brush led in
the debate. Strenuously opposed to
this measure were the Brooklyn, Phil
adelphia. Pittsburg and Chicago mag
mates. Behind Brush were arrayed
the men from Boston, New York and
St. Louis. The chances that Brush
will win a victory are said to be very
small. It is believed that some kind
of a compromise is all that Brush can
expect.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-12-13
WILL VOTE ON CANAL TREATY
TIME FIXED FOR TAKING FINAL
ACTION.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE senate
agreed today to take a vote before ad-
journment on Monday, on the new
Hay-Pauncefote treaty for the abroga-
ton of the Clayton-Bulwer treaty and
opening the way for the construction
of a canal across the Isthmus of Pan
anna by the United States.
Senator Spooner, who was one of
the principal speakers of the day, had
just concluded when Senator Lodge
made an effort to secure a vote. 1t
developed there were other senators
who desired to be heard, the result be-
ing that the date for the vote was post
poned until Monday.
The agreement provides for an adj
journment of the senate form today
until Monday and for a meeting at II
o'clock of that day, n hour in a d
vance of the usual time. The under
standing is that as soon as practica-
BILE after the senate convenes Senator
Lodge shall move an executive ses-
sion, and that the treaty shall have
the entire attention Of the senate until
a final vote is reached.