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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-27
POWDER MILL EXPLORES.
Five People Hurt and Many Win
doys Wrecked in Scranton.

SCRANTON. p. Dec. 27-The barre
mill of the MoGstc Powder Company, at
its Jermyn Works. exploded this morn
ing. blowing the mill and some of the ad-
joining buildings TO pieces and creating
havoc TO windows fer miles around.
The shock was feIt plainly in this city,
fourteen miles away.
Jacob Miller was in the engine room
adjoining and was burned beyond recog-
milton. and cannot survive John Gibbs,
George Gcbhardt and George ForkeI, who
were entering the mill yard. were caught
By flying debris, and badly Injured
Glass blown from windows in Albert
Carey's house. caught his daughter. and
cut her on the neck so seriously that she
may not live.
\ Delaware ard Hudson passenger
train, passing quarter of a mile away,
was swayed by the force of the explosion.
and the passengers screamed with terror
as it gave a sudden lureh.
The cause Of the explosion is unknown.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-27
THE ROOSEVELT RIVER TRIP
Outing Down the Potomac May BE
Prolonged Several DAYS

Outing Down the Potomac May Be
Prolonged Several Days.
The President was much gatifed this
morning when the sun came out from
behind the clouds of yesterdays heavy
rain The trip of Mrs. Roosevelt and
the Roosevelt children and some friends
down the Potomac on the Dolphin began
yesterday in a pouring rainstornl, and
the President was rather afraid that the
weather would be disagreeable. and that
they would be obliged to return sooner
than they had expected
Now that the weather has made a
turn 10 pieasanter conditions. it IS prob
able that the party will stay down the
river for several days. It vas planned
TO land along the Maryland or Virginia
shore some time this morning, and 10
make an expedition after wild turkeys
The clubhouse at QuaRtico, Va. which
was used by President Roosevelt about
a month ago when he went down the
river on the Sylph, viii he the head
quarters Of the party while ashore.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-27

SettIed IN Camden.
He settled in Camden. y J., finding New
York City Overcrowded. and Dreferrfng to
grow Up with municipality. Ten years
later he was a prosperous merchant. From
sweeping floors he had risen 10 a position
in which he weekly paid the salaries of
nearly q hundred men. He was a snrewd
advertiser. and the name Of SeweI grew
10 be po7Fer in New Jersey. He dabbled
in municipal politics, and received the
training which later made his name
synonymous with power and position in
his State.
When the civil war broke out William
joyce Sewell was chosen captain by ac-
clamation in the Fifth New Jersey VoIun-
teers- Here began his brilliant military
career.
The Fifth New Jersey was stationed in
prominent position at ChanceIIorsviIIe
aid here the captain of Company G dis
tinguished himself He led charge after
charge, and vas never repuIsed. and
finally fell seriously wounded He was
nuTsed back 10 health. and doggedIv
stated that he would tight while the war
lasted
Aade Brigadier General
His services were duly noted. and he
was brcvetted a brigadier general. He
faced the Confederate forces at Gettys-
burg, and his men still tell OF his actions
during that battle.
At Gettysburg he received another dan
serous wound He arose from his cot a
major general. and served through the
balance OF the war
Returning to his home State he found
his business in a wrecked condition He
became connected with the West Jersey
Railroad and put his savings into the
i'm 10
yestment. The Pennsylvania Railroad
Company soon espied the value of the line
and purchased it. General SewCH was
made = director.
From 1872 TO 1878 ne held prominent
position in the State Senate and vas
then made President OF that body.
He retained this Office until 1880 when
he was elected to the United States Sen
ate TO succeed Senator Randolph. He was
he Senate until the close of
ell was a power in the Re
in the East. He was made
New Jersey delegation to
national conventions of
lSSS. 1892. and 1900
Fair Commissioner.
ionaI commissioner from
lie Worlds Fair at Chi
eago, and for years held the position OF
vice president Of the board of managers
OF the National Home for Disabled VoIun-
teeF Soldiers
For more than ten years he had been
IN command of the National Guard of New
Jersey. and practically built that body up.
His name appeared upon the list of Of.
hcers in nearly every large enterprise in
New York and New Jersey. He had been
known 10 state laughingly that he was I'M
abie te count the number OF corporations
IN which he Was Interested
In 1897 he WIS again elected to the
United States Senate to succeed Senator
Acfherson- He grew in power, ard when
The Spanish war broke out he was ap-
pointed major general of volunteers by
president Mckinley When the news of
the appointment reached the Senate. the
Republican members OF that body signed !
q unanimous request asking that he re-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-27
Board Of Eauea.son slcctS romorrou

II. Y. Boyntcn. President OF the Board
of Education, mas issued 4 call for meet
ing which Will be held tomorrow at the
Franklin School Building. Al y IN. 1t will
be the last meeting OF the BOARD during
the current year, and it is expected that
a general statement of The work OF the
past school year viii be made.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-27
LAUNCHING OF THE MISSOURI
Daughter of Senator CocE1reII to
Christen BattIeshiP Tomorrow.

The Missouri. a hrst-eIass battIeship,
and sister TO the Maine and the Ohio.
viii be launched at Newport News. Va.
tomorrow.
Miss Marion CockrelI, daughter OF Sen
ator CockrelI of Missouri. viii break the
bottle of champagne on the new boats
PROV, in the presence OF the spectators
invited by the builders. the Newport News
ShiPbuildiRg and Dry Dock Company.
a large party of Missourians will go
down the Potomac tonight Lieutenant
Governor Lee. with a party of excursion
lists, are coming from the West. Governor
Doekery eannot attend.
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He consented to re-
ain elected to the Senate

He consented to re-
ain elected to the Senate
in the Senate.
he was chairman OF the
,nrolled Bills, but was
really the H. of the Committee on
Military Affairs. The falling health OF
Senator Hawley caused him to give way
to Mr. Sewell. and the latter managed all
military matters during the Spanish war
and the subsequent trouble in the Philip
pines.
He was not exactly a popular man in
congress, as he was extremely reserved
and had lew words. But those who really
knew him valued his friendship. His
other committee affiliations were with the
Committees on Appropriations. Terri
tories. immigration, and Interoceanie
Canals
For the past ten years he had been a
director of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company, and enc CT the strongest nea il
the eounsels of that corporation For
twelve years he had been president OF the
West Jersey and Seashore Railway
Had No Enemies.
He had many warm friends in this city.
and had helped many men to position and
influence. He had no enemies. because
he was enc of the few. wlo knew when to
talk, and when 10 be silent
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-27
RUssIANITALIAN TREATY,
Draft of Commercial Pact sISaea by
Ministers To-day.

ROME. Dec. 27.-Count Nora di Lay
Tiano. the Italian Ambassador at st.
Petersburg, AID Count Lamsdorf, the
Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs, have
signed the draft OF commercial treaty
between Italy AID Russia.
The treaty must be ratified by the It&l-
ian Chamber before it can be enforced
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-27
OFFICE OF TIE
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL, co.

Annapolis, Nd, Dec ), 1901
In pursuance of the power in nc vested BY and
under the charter Of THE CHESA PEAKE ANb
OHIO CANA. COMPANY, I hereby appoint and
cali general meeting Of the stockholders of
said Company. to he held in the Executive
Chamber, in the City OF Annapolis. Nd on
WEDNESDAY. THE 18TH DAY OF January.
1892, AT 1880 O'CLOCK 4. NJ, the said ap-
PORTED date being in the interval between fhe
last meeting Of said stockholders and the next
annual meeting thereof.
dee,lS.sO ,27-ias.lO ''e.'''
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-27

William Joyce SeweH was d se1f-made
man He arrived at Castle Garden. New
York, che bright May day in 1851 as a
poor immigrant. Born in Castlebar, ire
land. december g. 1885. he had for sixteen
Years experienced the poverty and hard
ships of the son of a poor Irish tenant
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-27
HE LINES COABAA y
lTJTF nF Fl FT-FfRN NF TRUSTEES

NOTICE OF ELECT:oN OF TRUSTEES
Notice is hereby given that meeting OF the
stockholders Of The Times Company viii be held
at the Office of the company in the Hutchin5
Building. corner Of 10Th and d SITS. NV. Wash
ington. Z c. on the 18th DAY OF JANUARY
zoe, at O'CLOCK p NJ. for the purpose OF
eIectjug e.. trustees for the ensuing year, and
for the transaction CT such other business as may
properly come before such meeting
Dated Washington, D. c., December u 1901.
2ae- W J. DANTE
deI2-Im Secretary.
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sPECfAE. NOTICE. meeting Of the stookhSl4-
ers OF the National Metropolitan Fire Insurance
Company Of the District OF Columbia ,siH ba
he'd at tie Office OF the company DECEMBER -
y and closc at ! O'clock p H.
eos SAN CROSS. Secretary.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-27
Hoods Pills De Do not ss.. con:

OF calomel- Tssey are purely vegetable. perfect.
~ safe for the most delicate organism. Mid.
efficient. thorough. Sold by al druggists. a5c.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-27

WHO C Women IS well as men are
- made miserable By kidney and
~ bladder trouble DR.. KiImer's
RI NE swamp Root, the great kidney
LSH~<1!FAL remedy, promptly cures. At
druggists IN a!ts cent and dollar sizes. You rrsr
have sample bottle by mail free; also pamphlet
telling al about It and its wonderful cures.
address Dr.. kilmeT & Co.. Bingha.Iiton \. Y,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-27
SENATOR MASON CONFIDENT.
Predicts His Reelection to Con.
SrcsS on the First Ballot.

Sress on TIC FIRST Ball0f.
Senator Mason, who has Just been on
a TisH TO Illinois. where he went to look
after his political fences, has come back
full OF confidence in his Own reelection.
I shall be nominated on the first bal
lot, said he, this morning, and I want
you to remember that have made this
prediction
The situation as I found it. was very
encouraging to me. received some in
formation from Cook county which makes
me absolutely confident Of my success.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-27
SPECIAL anrIcrs

->->-~-~~-~------>-----~-~-
PAINTERS Special meeting OF Local No. 1888
n. OF l.. on FRIDAY, DECEMBER - AT 30
GCIQCk.- Business of Importance. By orders
GEO. ". SEIBEN- Master Workman HUGH D.
D4GNEN Recording Secretary rn26-2
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-27
NOTICE IS HERERY- CIvEN ID III 81

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that viii sell ut
public auction at the wsrerocals Of James "
Radcliffe $50 Pennsylvania ave. NV, on THE
9GTH DAY or DECEMBER, 1901 AT 10 O'CLOCK
\ NJ. a lot OF lost, stolen and abandoned prop
erty returned 10 nc by the metropolitan police
OF the District of Columbia, and not called for
BIZ the ovne-s as contemplated by law This
property consists OF bicycles clothing sjegelry
old coins and miscellaneous goods. JAMES \
KEMP Chief, also Property Clerk Metropolitan
Police District OF Columbia. Approved BY Com
nlissioEcTs, D. e dec27- . ~
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-27
VOLUME ONE,
CENSUS REPORT
Issued Three and 0ne-half
Years Earlier than Usual.
CREDIT DUE TO TIE SqAHSTICIkES
FIRST Part of Population Records
Covers 1929 Pages Completed
Within Eighteen Months of
End of Fie q Work.

The Director OF the Census announces
the completion and Publication Of Part
I OF the report OF population, being
Volume 1 Of the Census Reports
This volume contains 1929 pages and
comprises statistics on population of the
States and Territories by minor civil df-
visions; centre of population AID its me-
dian point; population OF Incorporated
places. urban aud rural population; popu-
lation by sex, general nativity, country of
birth, foreign parentage, citizens and
years in the United states, and an ap-
pendix giving q statement OF territorial
acquisitions,
An Unparalleled Feat.
1t has been possible to issue this first
report about three and one-haIf years ear
ier than IN previous decades, owing to
the fact that the legislation of 1899 gave
mich better opportunity to those in
charge Of the Census Office to expedite
its labors.
The completion OF this report on popu-
laticn within period of eighteen months
from the termination of the legal date for
the completion OF tina actual field work
required a force OF two thousand people
during The latter part OF 1900 and more
than Loco during the greater part OF this
year This force was practically an IN
trained one at the start. and great credit
is due Sir W. c Hunt. chief statfstician
for population. and his principal assist
ants, Aessrs Lord. Jarvis, Koch. Craig.
Ellis and ~ rs. fer their efficient and
untiTing la rs in attempting to carry
out the mandate OF Congress under such
adverse circumstances within such com
parativeIy short time
Credit 20 tl,e Employees.
The Director # Census makes ars-nev-i-
edsemeRt to all the employees Of the Cen
sGs Office fer their fidelity and devotion
TO the task imposed upon them. All those
connected with ;he work seemed 10 have
realized that the value of the informa-
tion lies n its early and prompt pu5lica-
tiGn.
The Public Printer and his associates
have done all in their power 10 facilitate
this Important governmental enterprise.
The Director also expresses his apprecia-
ticn Of the eferts Of the printing Office IN
aiding the completion Of the first volume
OF The census reports
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RENcYAL NOTICE.
The Washington Office

RE1icV N. NOTICE
The Washington Office
of
The United States Fidelity and Guaranty Conpany
Has REMOVED To
No. 1928 Ne.e York Avenue Northwest
Ground -ioorA.
Where we are prepared to issue without uancces-
safyl delay
judicial Official Tidelity, and Contract Bonds.
Also Insurance Policies Covering Loss by
Burglary Theft
J. 8 SN0RMSTEDT,
Gene-sI Agent Tor the District Of Columbia.
Telephone Main 9I3.s e2G-3
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FOUR PROBABLY DEAD.
Engineer, Fireman, and Trainmcn
May Be Beneath Wreck

MIDDLEToWN, y. Y. Dec. ga bad
wreck occurred on the Scranton division
of the Ontario and Western Railroad early
this morning, when the engine and forty
cars were thrown down an embankment
The engineer, fireman and two train
men are missing. and they are believed TO
be under the wreck.
Details of the disaster are meagre.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-27
PHYSICIANS EXPLAIN
THEALGER OPERATION
COURSE HAD BEEN CRITICISED.
Declare Ii Was for the Purpose of
Removing Poison which Was
Gradually killing the
Patient.

DETROIT. Mich. Dee. 27.-sueh gen
eral condemnation has been made by the
physicians of Detroit OF the surgeons who
have General Ayers case in hand for
their operation for the removal of gan
stones that Dr. LoRgyear has made a
statement. telling just what was done.
II seems that the operation vas not OF
such character as the public had sup
tsssed
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Reasons for the Operation.

The primary reason for the operation. "
szys the doctor, was the opening and
draining o. aacs OF sePtis. or poisonous
matter in the gan bladder. II was the
Eoison that vas killing General AIger.
We decided before the operation that II
gall stones were found we would not at
tempt TO remove them. L would re too
dangerous However. gall STOKES had
been there. although We found none. The
object Of the operation vas fully accom-
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

MCKINLEY MEMORIAL CHURCH-Al interested
in its organization cordially invited 10 Sunday
morning service at II ard conference thereafter
Temporary quarters, the SCHMIDT HALLS. SIG
Qlh 81 nv el
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-27
Feeling Of Hope revived.

With this explanation there is more
general feeling thst General Alger may
recover He nov takes broth diet with
out apparent distress. His condition viii
continue to be critical. however. for a
couple Of weeks. although each day the
danger Of infection becomes more remote
His pulse this morning was S.: his tenn
perature normal
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-27
Settled in Camden

and finally made up his mind that there
were better things TO be had in the New
49,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-06-21

a delegate to the Episcopal con-
vention. He reports grand rains
and exceptionally fine prospects
for crops and advance in land
values. Mr.. Powell has built up a
heavy business in lands, loans and
insurance and is a great believer
Gin printers ink" He speaks in
high terms Of the Northwest
Mutual Savings and Loan associa-
ton of our city, and its efficient
management under Secretary
Loomis. This institution has
quite large line of gilt edged
loans on Devils Lake business and
dwelling properties. Mr.. Powell
devoted yesterday to business but
says he will try hard to settle down
and be good Saturday, Sunday
and Monday. and after a few rest
full days in the quiet village of
Fargo will soon return to the siren
nous life of rustler in the metro
polls of the state-Devils Lake.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-06-21
Piggers Pulled.

Sheriff Rutten went on butch
ering expedition on Saturday after
noon at about 4:3O and in less than
fifteen minutes, with the assist
ance of about dozen assistant
butchers, managed in decpitating
an even half dozen of blind pigs.
The proceedings against the law
breakers are in the nature of an
injunction and were instituted by
the states attorney on the COM
plant of local members of the
state Enforcement League. Sher-
if Rutten made a speedy and COM
plete haul and deserves much
credit for the unbiased manner in
which he handled the law. It is
stated that a number OF piggers
we're doing business again the
same evening in new pigs.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-06-21
The LakOta Branch.

Cando Record.
A petition, asking that the La
kota branch of the Great Northern
be extended to the international
boundary line this summer, is
being circulated by Mr.. Andrew
Hepburn, one of the hustling
farmers of the north end. The
petition already contains the
names of about five hundred farm
ers who would be greatly benefited
by the extension and would give
it their entire patronage. The
prospect of bumper crop this
year makes a railroad up north a
necessity, and the demand for it is
becoming very pressing. The
signers of the petition have in all
about $4,000 acres under cultiva-
ton. This acreage, computed at
Is bushels per acre, makes a crop
of $4,000 bushels. There are
still a number of farmers, mostly
in range IS, who have not yet sign
ed; they will add no less than
1000 acres to the foregoing list,
which means so or go thousand
bushels more to be marketed. The
distances of the petitioners from
the market range from 18 to 30
miles. It was with difficulty that
the half crop of last year was hand
Leland this year, with increased
acreage and full crop, it will be
impossible to handle it under the
present conditions without a terri
BILE loss.
A mass meeting of the petition
ers and all others interested in the
new road is to be held at 2 o'clock
p. m. on Saturday, June 22nd, at
the farm of Fl. Heapy, Sec. 17-162
a, Cavalier county, for the pur-
pose of discussing this matter, and
to elect delegates who are to pre-
sent the petition to Mr.. Hill or his
representatives. The petition, as
arranged, shows up the riches of
resources of the "trackless region
better than could be done in any
other way and is the best argu-
ment that could be placed before
the railway officials.
Looking at the matter as pure
ly business proposition it seems to
us that both the farmers and the
Almighty-are offering Mr.. Hill a
very handsome thing.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-06-21
Boom in Greenwood Lots.

j. 0. Baughman reports the
sale of lake front lots in Green
wood, the most picturesque site on
beautiful Devils Lake, going at a
satisfactory rate. Five of the
leading citizens of Michigan City
have purchased lots within the
past week and will erect handsome
summer homes this season. They
are John O'Neill, merchant; j. n.
Terrett, banker; D. A. Dunlap,
member legislature; A. II. Smart,
banker; H. II. Healey, doctor.
These gentlemen have selected
lots %, "a, %, 20 and 80 and will
make jolly contingent who will
spend their summers at this
famous resort. DR.. j. w. Eede,
the leading physician of Harvey,
is another purchaser, he having
selected lot IL. The best people
in the state are buying Greenwood
lots.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-06-21
OLD SETTLERS.
They Will have Jolly Time at Chau.
tauqua July 2nd.

Last year an Old Settlers Asso-
citation was organized and attained
q membership of several hundred
old timers, the restrictions being
placed to those who arrived in
the Devils Lake region prior to the
running of trains over the Great
Northern railroad. Great interest
was manifested by those living in
the "cow counties" and a day was
set apart for the entertainment of
the members at the Chautauqua
grounds. An old fashioned bar
becue was one of the features last
year which is to be repeated this
year, and an entertainment is now
being prepared that will surprise
the Chautauqua management
itself. Hon. 81. F. Prosser, the
promoter of the organization, is a
host in himself and known to all
old timers since the opening of the
Devils Lake region. He reports
a renewed interest and large in
crease in membership. The date
of the association meeting has been
set for July End, thus giving those
who desire, an opportunity to re-
main over for the Fourth of July.
There will be a large number OF
special attractions on this day,
prominent among which will be
the baseball game, the two mines
being composed of old settlers,
DR.. 81. II. Ruger will captain one
nine, while opposed to him will be
Capt. David McCanna's team o1
old timers. There will be another
baseball game on that day between
league teams. It will be good
game-closely contested-but il
will not be marker for fun
alongside the Ruger-McCa
game.
After the experience" meeting
a new organization will be formed
and President Prosser will issu,
certificates of membership to al
eligibles. If you miss this meet
ing of the old settlers, you will re
gret it the rest of your life.