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The Washington times., 1901-12-31
EUREKA SOCIETY FIoURIsHING
Members Worried ny Erroneous
Report Given Out by the Police.


W. L. Raines. the local superintendent
of the Eureka Mutual Aid Society Of Bal
timore. was much exercised yesterday by
a report that his society was no longer in
existence and called upon Captain Board
man to explain TO him that an error had
zen made by the police in reporting
otherwise.
To add to the difficulties Of the local
agent his Office has just been moved from
els f Street northwest, TO the Stewart
Building. 402 sixth Street northwest. and
a FER rent sign appears upon the old Of
fees The society has been in existence
twenty years. and people who heard that
IL had ceased TO exist were worried to
find their fears apparently confirmed when
they called at the old address.
Among the effects Of John Washington
Davis. the negro who committed suicide
several days ago because his sweetheart
refused to see him. was an Identification
tag Of the Eureka Society. Arthur Kemp
Chief Clerk Of the Police Department.
telephoned to Baltimore in an effort to
reach the society. and was informed that
they no longer had a phone, and that 1T
was believed the society was no longer in
cXiStcnt q.
When the result Of Mr. Kemp's inyesti-
cation W2s published, many of the mem
bers Of the society in this city hurried to
the old Offices to enquire into the matter.
When this fact reached the ears OF
Local Agent Raincs he hurried to Police
Headquarters TO correct the erroneous
impression, and to assure the officials
that his society is not only still in busi-
ness. but is in most hourishing condi-
tipn
The Washington times., 1901-12-31
TWO sw1NDLERs AT WORK.
Secured s6i in CiEar store and $50
From Mrs. PhcInu.

The police are looking for two neatly
dressed young men who are suspected OF
having swindled several persons of con-
siderable sum of money. One represents
himself as a water Inspector in order to
gain admission 10 the premises.
One OF their victims is Andrew II.
Stockman, a cigar dealer Of s29 Ninth
Street northwest. The money was taken
Friday, and the detectives are still with
out a clue to the swindler.
The men called at the store, and while
one Of them bought some cigars and en-
gagged the attention OF the proprietor, the
other is said to have taken a pocketbook
containing s6i.
The following day man. supposed TO be
the one who robbed Stockman, called at
the drygoods store Of Mrs. Mary Phelan.
Third and East Capitol Streets. He in
duced Mrs. Phelan to go to the front door
that he might show her where TO send a
small purchase. He claimed to be a
stranger. While she was outside. some
person, believed to be the mans confed-
crate, entered through a side door and
secured a pocketbook containing $50.
The Washington times., 1901-12-31
pREssMAN FR1ERY's FUNERAL.
Man Killed on Railroad sunday VIII
lie Hurled by His Fellows.

A certificate OF death from hemorrhage
resulting from fracture Of the skull was
issued yesterday by Acting Coroner Glaze
brook in the case Of :Iichael Friery who
was struck by tra'u on the Washington.
Alexandria and Mount Vernon Electric
Railroad Sunday night and iied shortly
after being removed to the Emergency
Hospital.
The body was removed from the Emer-
gency Hospital yesterday by direction o,
the Prcssmen's Unicl, of which he was a
member. The unisn will have charge OF
The funeral arrangements.
Friory who was about fifty years old.
came from Brooklyn ~. Y. For many
years he had been employed in the Gov
ernment Printing Office and recently had
been assigned to the Navy Department
brf nch.
The Washington times., 1901-12-31
In MEMDRIANI.

hTWFTI-In loving remembrance OF my dear
wifi, JOSEPHINE +. ArNELL. nee Kraft, who
died one year ago today. December 81. 1900:
With rs one little year ago,
The chill weight Of the winter snow
For months upon her grave has lain.
q heart sore tried, thou hast the best
That Heaven itself could give thce-rest,
Rest from all bitter thoughts ard pah.-
MI BY HER III lsBAND.
CAENER-In loving remembrance OF our pre-
,iott, RAYMOND LEROY, who passed away one
year ago today. December 50, 1900.
The midnight stars are cleaning
Upon his silent grave.
Now sleepeth without dreaming
The one we couldn't save.
Our grief for him is keeping
The shadow on cur brow.
Oh blame Us not for weeping
We have no Raymond now.
BY his devoted Father, Mother, Sister, and
Brothers. el
QUICLEN-In loving remembrance OF my dear
husband who died six years ago yesterday. De-
eemher % 1891.
We miss thee from our home dear father;
We miss thee from thy place.
A shadow Ger our life ia cast,
We miss the sunshine Of thy face.
el BY his Wife and Chidren.
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WANTED TO GO 10 ASYLUM.
Woman Asks Commitment TO BE Pre-
vented From Suicide.

NEW ORLEANS. Dec 30. A neatly
dressed and well-to-do young woman of
twenty-five years applied to Coroner Rich
ard today. gave her name as Mrs. Blanche
spurgeon. and asked to be committed to
the Louisiana State insane asylum as the
only way in which she could be prevented
from committing suicide.
The woman when questioned spoke CO.
herently, and the coroner could not find
the slightest evidence of insanity. but she
explained thai she was subject to frequent
spells during which an Irresistible desire
TO commit suicide assailed her.
She had attempted suicide in this condi-
tlon several times. and knew no way OF
protection against herself save by con-
fnement in an asylum.
Mrs. Spurgeon could not be admitted to
the State insane asylum.
The Washington times., 1901-12-31
CONGREGATION WHIPS POLICE
Barred Ont Minister and Defeated
His Rc-cnforccm

EDINBURGH, Dec. 3O.-Residents Of TIE
Isle of Lewis. who objected to the uni IN
OF the Free and United Churches of SCOT
land, barred out their minister On Sunday
because he had agreed to the union.
The minister appealed TO the sheriff and
he drafted a number of men as police Of
ficers When the police appeared the
riotous people defet them and then show
cred stones.
The officers sought refuge in the church.
parley in Gaelic followed and resulted
in the police leaving the island.
No other course was open. as the leaders
could not control their excited followers,
ard could not. therefore. guarantee the
safety Of the officers. All OF. the police
men were more or less injured in the
fracas.
The Washington times., 1901-12-31
FEARS OF FLOOD ALLAYED.
Water on Blnden,burE Roads Disap
pears With the Rain.

The anticipations of food at Bladens-
burg we're allayed when the rain stopT ed
yesterday morning
Sunday afternoon and evening the
streams we're very much swollen. All foot
traffic was stopped. the roads being en-
tirely flooded. Water was rapidly rising.
This morning. however. It is reported
that the water has all gone from the roads
and there is nothing now left but mud.
The Weather Bu this afternoon re-
ports that fBrrs is rise in the river
OF Harrer- Far-r OF 1873 foot, and that
before guidnieht II nkely to reach p
fa4r There no serious trouble antici-
Drsed however.
The poto-1a- at Georgetown this mo'G-
.nF at q IS o'clock was about two feet
above normal. No anxiety about any
damage to Washington Is felt
The Washington times., 1901-12-31
YOSEMITE'S M0NEYED
MEN GAIN POINT.
MEDAL AWARD REPORT HELD UP.
Detroit's Millionaire Nnvni Reserves
Denied Honors by the Board
Interesting Experiences
In the War.

In view OF the protests against the rec
concentrations of the Naval Board oi
Awards that no Spanish war medals be
conferred on officers and men OF the
United States auxiliary cruiser Yosemite
Secretary Long has referred hack the
boards report with directions to give a
hearing to the parties making the protest.
Manned by MiIlionnires.
An interesting story lies behind the pro-
tests. The Yosemite was manned princi-
pally by members of the Detroit naval
militia, composed of some of the wealth
lest young men of that city, and 1t was
said that the combined wealth of the
members amounted to nearly twenty mil
lion dollars.
Considerable amusement was caused at
the beginning of the war through propos-
ais Of members of the organization to pay
men TO do the work of swabbing down
decks and other drudgery for them, but
they had to do it themselves.
Charges Against Commanders.
After the war the Detroit men who
served on the Yosemite filed charges
against Captain Emory and the executive
officer of the vessel. Lieutenant Com
E,auder Nathan Sargent. now aide to Ad-
miral Dewey. alleging that these officers
Gid not treat them properly and that Cap
tain Emory declined to follow Spanish
armed vessel which passed out 81 Kings
ton. Jamaica, harbor as the Yosemite was
entering.
Captain Emory's explanation was that
IN accordance with international law he
could not leave a neutral harbor until
twenty-four hours after an enemy's ship
had departed thence.
The Detroit men who served on the
ship have formed an association and have
determined to fight for what they believe
to be their rights, without the aid Of their
late commander.
The Washington times., 1901-12-31
DIED.

sHEPHERD-On Monday. December 90. 1901
at p. m, JOHN \. SHEPHERD. the beloved
husband Of Elizabeth Shepherd. and of the
late William and May Z. shepherd, in the ffty-
seventh year OF his age.
Funeral f-nm his late residence, 100 Georgia
Avenue southeast. Wednesday, January l. 1902,
al D. III. Relatives and friends invited to at
tend. al
BARKER-on Saturday. December IS, 1901. at
IO:35 p. m. JAMES ". BARKER, in the eighty
first wear Of his age.
Funeral from his late residence. 1l05 II Street
northwest. on Wednesday, January l, 1902 at
/ o'clock y. m. Friends and elItives are in
vited 10 attend. Interment private. E50-s
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terson has a grown daughter. and Mrs
| watterson declares that he informed her
that he and his daughter could live on
10 cents day"
He is employed at the Census Office ai
salary of 81 200 a year, Mrs. Wattersou
| asserts. and asks the court TO grant her
suitable alimony She also states that
Mr.. Wauerson owns valuable real estate
in the State OF Iowa.
II. /. May is named as counsel for The
petitioner.
After Years of Life Together.
After more than quarter of a century
of married life. Sarah VI. Gates also filed
suit for divorce against John c. Gates.
Both are alleged to be known by the
name Of Sullivan. The bill states they
were married in this city in 1874, and
have II children living, ranging in age
from four TO twenty-five years.
On the first day OF the present month
Mrs. Gates alleges her husband threatened
her life, and through fear she left him.
Hufty & Hufty are named as counsel
for the petitioner.
Alleges Mental DcrnnEcmcut.
Mrs. lisa Naylor states that Immediately
after her marriage she was astonished by
the conduct of her husband William Il.
Nayior. and upon Closer observation con
cluded that he labored under delusiCns as
the result Of his mental condition.
They were married in June, 1900, and
during the month of September following
she asserts he attacked her without the
slightest provocation. Soon after this.
Mrs. Naylor says. she learned that her
husband was at one time an inmate of
the asylum for the insane at Staunton,
Va. Since then she AYERS she has not oc-
cupied the same room with her husband.
Mrs. Naylor further states she had no
idea of the defendants mental condition
when she married him. Because of his
alleged arrangement of mind she asks for
a divorce from him.
Burgess q Bailey are named as counsel
for Mrs. Taylor
Says Wife Has Another Husband.
Isaac Dozier asks to have his marriage
contract with Sarah Dozier annulled on
the ground that she had a husband living
at the time ne married her.
He states that on March 10, 1855, when
he married the defendant, her husband.
George Roy. from whom she was not di-
vorced. was living and is now alive
Turner & Mitchell are named as coun-
sci for the petitioner.
Driven From Home. She Declares.
Mrs. Bessie Rosenthal was married to
David Rosenthal on February IL. 1900. and
on April Is following she states that her
husband beat her and knocked her down
with blow of his fist
On August l2 1900, Mrs. Rosenthal says
her husband threatened to strike her and
drove her from his home. She asks the
court to allow her suitable alimony dur
ing the pendency OF the proceedings. J. j
II. Alwoods is named as her counsel.
Marriage Was Kept Secret.
Mrs. Grace Hayes. who. on January 81
1898. married John W Hayes at Rockville
Md, has filed suit against him for divorce
on the ground of desertion.
Mrs. Hayes alleges in her petition that
for several months she and her husband
did not live together and the fact of their
marriage was kept secret from their
friends and acqurintancss. In September,
1898. she says they went TO housekeeping,
and in December. 1893. her husband de-
serted ner without Just cause
Wolf & Rosenberg are counsel for the
compla inant.
The Washington times., 1901-12-31
TO PAY scHLEY's EXPENSES.
Friends to Ask Congress to Shoulder
Cost of Defence.

NEW YORK, Dec. s0.-Capt. James
Parker, of Perth Amboy, who was one Of
Admiral schley's counsel at the recent
trial in Washington. was seen in Chancery
Chambers. Jersey City. today. Talking
about the Schley case, Captain Parker
said that Admiral SchIey regards the con-
troversy closed. but that friends of the
admiral win ask Congress to vindicate
him by retiring him on full pay. and by
reimbursing him for the expense of his
trial.
The Washington times., 1901-12-31
Funer,i of MIR. mincnergcr.

The funeral Of Mr.. J. 7. Wineberger.
eighty eight years and seven months old,
who died Sunday afternoon at his son 5
residence, 35i6 Brightwood Avenue. viii
take place this afternoon at o'clock. The
inSermont will be at Rock Creek Church
Cemetery. where service VIII also be held
in the chapel. Mr.. winebcrger was one OF
the Oldest residents of Washington.
The Washington times., 1901-12-31
How to Prevent Pneumonia.

It is well established fact that pneumonia
can be prevented. This disease always results
from a cold or from an attack Of influenza.
Among the tens Of thousands who have Used
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for these diseases.
YOU will not find single case that has ever re-
suited in pneumonia. which shows eonciusiyely
that Il il certain preventive Of that dread dis
ease The fact j. it eounteracts any tendency OF
4 cold or attack Of the grip toward pneumonia
II Is famous for is quick cures OF colds and grip.
Try 1t. Henry Evans, wholesale and fetail, and
al dIuggists sell II.
The Washington times., 1901-12-31
CELEBRATED ARTIST STARVES.
John Daley. the Scottish Painter,
Found DcHd.

BELFAST. Dec. 3O.--John Daley, the
famous Scottish painter and designer,
was found dead here today.
Death resulted from starvation
The artists paintings we're exhibited
at the Royal Scottish academies and he
also won three first prizes for designs at
the Paris exhibition.
The Washington times., 1901-12-31
THE TIMES COMPANY.
NOTICE OF ELECTION OF TRUsTF

NOTICE Or ELEGliON Of IhOSIkES
Notice is hereby given that a meeting Of the
stockholders OF The Times Company will be held
al the Office Of Ii, company in the Hutchin5
Building. corner Of 10th and D sts. NV. WASH
ington, y. C.. the 18TH DAY OF JANUARY,
IQg9 at z O'CLOCK p. NJ. for the purpose OF
electing f~s trustees for the ensuing year, and
for the transaction Of such other business as may
properly come before such meeting.
Dated Washington, d. C.. December Z, l9oi
W. ]. DANTE.
deI2-im Secretary.
The Washington times., 1901-12-31
To Call on Roosevelt and Miles.

The Union Veteran Legion. Eneampment
No 90, has arranged to assemble tomor-
row al the north corridor Of the War De
partment at 4s Il. m. to cali on Lieuten-
ant General Niles at 10 a. m, and to meet
at the same place afterward 10 call on the
President. at 12:15. Enc9mpments Nc
% and Ill were invited to JON with No.
90
The Washington times., 1901-12-31
The Readings Affairs.
SPECIAL NOTICES.


HDoRs. RICHARD ]. HARDEN COMMAND.
NO 5. CORPS d. c. s. W. NETS.-Comrades
win assemble promptis at II = ". JANUARY l.
1902 at s W " Hall Gle st. NV, TO proceed
to White House and pay their respects to the
President Uniform or dark clothing and whits
gloves.
By order Of d. V. CHISHOLM. Captain.
mi f. L. COGAN, Adjutsnt.
o STREET MARRET will he open TUESDAY.
December 81. all day; WEDNESDAY, January l.
until IL o'clock a. m. MI
BRIDGE AND STRUCTURAL IRON WORKERS
OF this city will held their meetings az 922 Pa
ave. every FRIDAY EVENING. mSl-S
THE GENERAL PUBLIC are hereby notified by
the IiveryTlaIa Association OF Washington. D. c.,
that ON and after JANUARY l, 1902, the prices
for carriages for funerals to the Arlington.
National and Hebrew Cemeteries viii be five
dollars Cs5) for each carriage, and that ior
funerals to all other cemeteries in the District Of
Columbia and for funerals TO from steam
boats or depots. will be four dollars 50 each.
w W. CHAMBERS. President
GEORGE 2. ZURHoRST. Secretary
m2s-l5
The Washington times., 1901-12-31
CHANCE FOR
PANAMA OFFER.
Nicaragua Canal Bill Will
Be Sent Back.
PRESENT PLAN OF SENATE LEADERS
Changes in Committee to Be Made
Ground for Resubmission to Body
That Reported Project Favorably
Little Opposition to MIR. Hep
burns Measure in the House.

The Nicaragua Canal bill, reported IA
vorably to the Senate by the Committee
on Interoceanic Canal. is to be sent back
to the committee for further considera-
tion. This programme has been outlined
by the leaders Of the Senate, who are not
in the least disturbed by the popular de-
mand for the construction OF Nicaragua
The Washington times., 1901-12-31
TO CURE a COLD IL ONE DAY

Take Laxative BTomo Quinine Tablets All drug
gists refund the money il it fails TO clHe. T. W.
Groves signature Is on each box. Zoe.
The Washington times., 1901-12-31

~ vne over the lNicaraguan route
The consideration of the Nicaraguan
canal bill, which is 10 be the continuing
order in the House Of Representatives
until disposed of beginning next Tues
day Will be marked by an unusual fea-
ture, in that the opposition to it Will be
practically nothing.
Mr. Hepburn, chairman OF the Commit
tee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.
whose name the bill bears. speaking of
the matter yesterday, said that no ar
rangement had been made for handling
the opposition to the bill.
The Washington times., 1901-12-31
Going to Baltimore Today.

Admiral schley will leave at 3 o'clock
this afternoon for Baltimore. where he
will spend the next few days with his
sister Mrs. Parks Fisher. This evening
he will be the guest Of honor at a dinner
to be given by Mr.. Charles Fisher, Of
Baltimore.
Tomorrow afternoon he will take
luncheon at the Arundel Club. the lunch
con to be followed by a reception.
The Washington times., 1901-12-31
Able Political writer.

While Mr.. Van Antwerp was chiefly
noted for his ability as a writer on polit-
ical events, he could, when the mood
seized him. write splendid special stories.
For three years he had suffered from
stomach trouble. but never relaxed his et-
forts in the profession he honored. To the
very last he vas iBdefatigable in per
forming rhe many and onerOus duties his
respective Tapers demanded and which
his friends say hastened his death.
During his residence IN Minneapolis he
became a Knight OF Pythias, at one lime
rising to the rank OF grand chancellor,
but he never affiliated with the local
lodges here.
Besides his wife he leaves a little girl
three years old and an adopted chiId.
The Washington times., 1901-12-31

ments. We wish you happy and pros
porous New Year"
Admiral Schley in responding said:
Gentlemen OF the committee. beg to
thank you sincerely for this tribute OF
your esteem and consideration The serv-
ices which this beautiful emblem Is in
tended to commemorate we're those which
every loyal lover of home and country
would gladly perform for his people and
Tor their prestige.
1T was my good fortune to have partei-
pated in that eventful Sd day OF July in an
engagement that readjusted geographical
lines on this continent. and this testi-
monial from your organization is only an
other recognition of my fellow-country
men that these services have met your
approval.
In thanking you again for this kind
tribute to me | must ask your indulgence
because OF the fact that | am suffering
from bad cold that prevents me from
answering your kind remarks at more
length"
Following the presentation the mem
bers OF the committee left the hotel al
most Immediately to make their train for
baltimore
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is VAN ANTWERP
Has 5o55D AWAY.
LvnG A LbADikG CORRESPONDENT.
Health Broken by His Ardueus
Labor- for the Many Ncwspa-
pcrs He Represented ut
the Capitol.

J. s. Van Antwerp, one of the best
known newspaper correspondents OF this
city, died this morning at O'Clock. at
west
Mr.. Van Antwerp had not seen in good
health for some time, but within only the
last week was he confined TO his ed.
A year or so ago he. was one of the hard
est working correspondents in the Capt.
tai, and it ia thought that his physical
system was completely undermined by
the strain.
When attacked by the grip, last week
he had not the strength to withstand IT,
He had been unconscious for the last two
or three days.
Came OF knickerbocISer Family.
]. Stanton VanAntwerp came of an old
KnickerbOcker family in the city OF
New York. where he was born July %.
1860. His father was an officer in the
/ Regular Army, serving with distinction
through the civil war. His mother was
Miss Wade, OF an English family re-
lated to Robert Bonner, the famous pub.
Usher and horseman.
When quite a young man Ir. Van Ant
werp went West finally settling in Min
neapolis. where he became connected with
the journal" Of that city. a paper he
was associated with for sixteen years,
eight OF which as its corresponden.l at
| the National Capital. He also represent
| cd the San Francisco Examiner" here for
six years, and at the time OF his death
was the representative or the following
newspapers: Richmond Times" and
| Leader" Milwaukee Wisconsin. Seat
/ tie Times" philadelphia Bulletin"
"New York Telegraph" " and the "Cleve-
land Press"
| Nine years ago Mr.. Van Antwerp mar
ried Mrs. Carrie Jamison. the widow Of .
well-known newspaper man and the
! daughter of the late Judge Noa'l, at one
| time owner OF 'Noahs Messenger" and
the Sunday Times" published in New
| York City
The Washington times., 1901-12-31
The Opportunity Afforded.

!
mand for the construction OF Nicaragua
| canal.
The Opportunity Afforded.
An opportunity to block the canal bill
has been afforded to those who favor con-
seryative action by the haste displayed
by Senator Morgan in reporting his bill.
a meeting of his committee was held be-
fore the committees we're announced and
his bill was reported.
Since then three members have been
added to the committee, and it is argued
that even if he had a quorum of the old
committee present when the vote was
taken a quorum of the committee as it is
now constituted was not present and
therefore the reporting of the bill was not
done in proper manner. A motion will be
made in the Senate when it meets again
that the Nicaragua Canal bill be referred
back to the committee for further consid-
Grafton on the grounds stated. and there
is reason TO believe the motion will pre-
vail.
Chance Sor Panama Offer.
This action means that a fair oppor-
tunity will be given TO the Panama Canal
Company to present the rumoreG offer of
sale Of the canal property, with all con-
cessions. to the United States for the sum
of $4,000 900.
If it is possible TO construct the Pana-
ma Canal, the work done with the rights
and concessions, which are the indlsput-
able property of the company. would be
easily worth more than the price. which.
/ ii is said, the company is willing to ac-
cept.
The Senator's who favor the considera-
tion of the offer before a decision is made
against it, realize they are laying them
selves liable to a charge of being opposed
to the construction OF any canal. but pre-
fer to take such a stand rather than see
the United States pass such bargain by
without even looking at it.
Trenty Co ers Both Canals.
T lose who have talked with President
Roosevelt on this sph,ect believe he Is