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The times., 1901-03-30
WEST VIRGINIA MINERS.
Organizers Plan to Increase the
Strength of the Union.

CHARLESTON, W. Va, March 29.-The
eleventh annual St2rte- Convention of the
United Mine Workers of America, Dis
trict No. L, met here yesterday. with a
full representation from all the unions iu
the State. The convention was called TO
order by President s. c. HarIiss, of De
go. Auditing and resolutions committees
were appointed and the convention ad-
iourned until today to give the commit
tees time to prepare reports.
National organizers here arc Samuel
BOskiil, of Brazil, Ind; William Warner,
Of Pittsburg; J. n. Coleman and G. ".
Crawford, of Nelsonville, Ohio, and Al
bert Manl1ie, of Clarksburg, w Va
The principal business will be to formu-
late plans to bring in the miners in the
Norfolk and Western, New River and
Kanawha territory, and with the assist
ance of the national organization and
District No. u. says National Organizers
Boskill and Coleman, there will be at
the miners in West Virginia in less than
three months.
It is reported that the 500 striking min
ers in the Thacker region, in the Norfolk
and Western fields, are being employed by
the Ohio members Of the organization.
Mr.. Coleman says the miners now at
work in the Norfolk and Western terri
tory Will come out if the strikers are not
given what they demand
These organizers have been working in
the Hanawha and Thacker districts for
several weeks, instituting new unions or
increasing the membership OF the old
ones.
The times., 1901-03-30
ADJOURNMENT IN MARYLAND.
The Legislature Passes the Much
Disputed Baltimore Sewage Bill.

ANNAPOLIS. March 29.-The Maryland
Legislature, which convened In extra
ordinary session in Annapolis on March
6. finally adjourned yesterday afternoon.
The Baltimore city sewage bill, which had
given trouble TO both houses of assem-
bly,, passed the House by the final vote
of 81 to 81, and, therefore, becomes a
law, with the approval of the Governor.
The primary election bill. submitted by
Senator Bryan. was killed III the House
of Delegates having received only %
votes, II members voting against it.
y heated discussion took place over a
resolution of congratulation to General
Funston for capturing Aguinaldo. pre-
sented in the Senate by Senator Dick.
Republican from western Maryland. The
Democrats were of the opinion that this
meant an endorsement of the policy of
the Mckinley Administration. and Sena-
tor Bouic vigorously opposed the meas
ure The Republicans voted for it.
Prayer was offered IN the House Of
Delegates by Chaplain Maloy for the
newspaper men at the beginning of the
session Yesterday. He prayed that
their record might be spotless on the
book of life
The times., 1901-03-30
A WEST VIRGINIA ELoPEMENT.
Young Couple Married After Driving
Eighty-seyen Miles.

WINCHESTER, Va, March 2s.-Roland
r. Heck and Miss Frances E. Zcpp, of
Martinsburg, w. Va, were married here
Wednesday night under romantic cir
cumstances They had previously tried
in West Virginia and in Maryland to Sc
cure a marriage license, but had failed.
owing to the opposition of the groom 8
father, j. NJ Heck.
The couple left Martinsburg Wednes-
day, in a buggy. accompanied by the
brides sister. Miss Lottie Zepp, for Ha-
gerstown, Md, where they hoped to Sc
cure a license. The srooms father, how
ever, had telegraphed to Clerk of the
Court Oswold not TO issue it, and the
couple were promptly refused. Then
they drove back to Martinsburg, and
thence to Winchester. n distance in all
of eighty-seven miles. reaching here We'd
nesday night. Deputy Clerk f. c.. Hol-
lis, of the County Court, was found. the
license was secured. and the ceremony
was performed by Rev. j. S. Sibley. of
the Presbyterian Church. Mr. and Mrs
Heck then returned to Martinsburg. The
bride Is a daughter of George w. Zepp.
The groom is connected with the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad Company at
MaTtinsburg. He is about twenty-four
wears OF aEP
The times., 1901-03-30
FIRES IN MARYLAND.
4 Dwelling and Contents Hurned
and "A Barn DESTROYED

WESTMINSTER, Md, March 29-Fire
destroyed the dwelling of Thomas Hare
near Roller, in Manchester district, Car
roll county. several days ago. The up-
per part of the dwelling was a mass of
flames when ii was discovered by Mrs.
Hare she stepped out Of the house. 1t
was impossible TO save anything. The
building was Il frame structure formerly
used by the Granger Society, but later
converted into a dwelling by Mr. Hare
His furniture had been packed prcpara-
tory to moving and was destroyed The
loss is about $500 with insurance of
$500 on the building and $3.50 on the ftrni-
ture. The cause OF the fire Is unknown.
The large barn on the farm of the late
Peter Magin, near Bloom, Carroll county
was destroyed by fire yesterday The
IRE was discovered by Mrs. Catharine
Magn. who lives on the farm with her
son, Henry Magin, but the flames had al
ready made considerable headway and
very little was saved. Two mules. two
COWS. farming implements. hay and straw
were burned with the building. The origin
OF the fire Is unknown. The total loss is
between $3.50 and 81 800 with an insur-
ance on the stock Of 500
The times., 1901-03-30
SUPERIOR 10 THE COLUMBIA.
a sniImnker Talks of the New Bris-
f0I Yacht.

BRISTOL. r. T.. March 29.-That the
new Belmont defender viii be far superior
to the Columbia is not questioned by old
timN-s in the yards who have worked on
all the defence fleet designed by the
Hcrrcshoffs one of the sailmakers said
today:
THE new yacht will carry more sail
than the Coiumbia-how much more | am
not at liberty TO state, but you may safely
print it that the Lawson boat will not
have much advantage in sail carrying
Capacity or actual sail spread. Moreover,
Captain Nat has calculated that H-ith Il
higher centre ~ effort ralsed weight in
the steel spars and =. slar easier form to
drive, "A ten-minute gain over the Column
ha in thirty miles Of sailing should be
easy.
Compared with the Independence, the
fitting out of the Columbia to act as a
trial horse should gige Captain Mats
yacht at least five minutes advantage,
and there is no doubt that w. Butler Dun
can Intends that she shall have the most
thorough trying out ever given to Cup
defender since the days Of the Nigilant
Colonia. Jubilee, and Pilgrim
The Columbia is to be brought here
from City Island early next month
The times., 1901-03-30

expression. it is the general opinion in
Administration and army circles.
The majority believe that he should
either be exiled to Guam or imprisoned
elsewhere in a strong fortress. Much
depends upon what rc"ommendation
the military authorities in the Philip
pines make as to his punishment If
AEuinaldo is exiled or imprisoned, the
question then arises as to whether under
the rules ct war he ought not to be re-
leased when il has been decided that
the islands have been pacified and the
Wa. at an end However. as the Fill
pinos are without constitutional rights.
and are under the absolute dictatorship
OF the President. il is thought that he
may be held indefinitely. All Of these
questions have arisen, but as yet no So
luton has been reached
After seeing the President Senator
Burton said:
We want Funston advanced just as
soon as possible And there is not a
person in Kansas who is not behind US
in our endcavor TO get for him tie
proper reward for his brilliant. dash
ing. and courageous work. Funston is
the typical Kansas man. He has the
quality Of ability that gets there 1t
does not make any difference how he
does it. but he gets there, whether it is
by beating the FilipinOs at their own
trick. or swimming streams, or just
plain hard hand-to-kand fighting. We
expect to have him made brigadier gen.
eraI in the Regular Army. That is GER
tainly not too much to ask a reward
for such an exploit. and the reward
cannot be given too soon.''
The times., 1901-03-30
FOUGHT OVER A CAT AND DOG.
4 philadelphia Woman May Die
From Injuries Received.

PHILADELPHIA, March 29.-John De
roude Of 4772 Ridge Avenue, a bartender
employed in a saloon at the Fails of
Schuyikill, was yesterday held under $500
bail for II further hearing by Magistrate
Ackerman. on the chnrge of aggravated
assault and battery upon Mrs. Elizabeth
Durllin. of Ridge Avenue and Queen
Street. A certificate furnished by Dr
Charles Rowe stated that the woman was
IN a critical condition and likely to die
from having been kicked in the abdomen.
From the evidence fuIui he'd at the
bearing il appears that Mrs. Durkin
owns "A dog. while Derou3C has a pei. cat.
Mrs. Duukins dog chased the eat uD an
alley and then into the entry of the sa-
loon, and while general scriIGma gt
was on Mrs puritn entered to get her
dog An alteration followed. Deroude
became euraged and gave the woman a
beating, and, it is claimed, kicked her in
the abdomen.
The times., 1901-03-30
POLICE SHELTER A VETERAN.
An ola Confederate From Alexandria
at Philadelphia

PTHLADELPHIA. Pa, March es-Har-
ry I-y man. scventy-eight years veteran
of the Mexican war, who also fought in
the Confederate Army under General Lee,
was lodged in the Frankford Police Sta
tiou last night. He had come from Al
ea4ndria, Va, and WIS seeking the home
OF his cousin, Philip Lyman who he says
is a trucker somewhere near Frankford
Lyman sa"s he WAS educated at West
Point. and he joined the Second United
States Dragoons prior to the war with
Mexico. Jefferson Davis, President Of the
Coufederacy, was his superior officer. as
major Tho old man says he was present
81 the surrender Of General Santa Ana.
Wnen Virginia seeded he joined the col
ors OF his State, and served in the Third
Virginia Infantry. Longstreet ) corps. He
served till the surrender OF Lee ana did
not receive a scratch The cousin he is
So king fought in the Union Army under
Grant His only son served in the late
war with Spain. and was killed at the
battle Of San Juan Hill
The times., 1901-03-30
NEW YORK TEAM COMPLETE.
sixteen Ball Players VIII Report for
Duty Monday.

NEW YORK, March 29-With the ar
rival of George Van Haltren's contract.
received yesterday by the New York
Club, the local team is complete for the
season unless Manager Davis succeeds In
signing Pink Uawley. Davis it to see
the fashion-platc pitcher today at his
home IN Beaver Dam, Wis. and he may
persuade Hawley to sign with New York
The pitcher has announced that he wants
a 81, 100 increase in salary and bonus
for good work done last year.
The New York team as completed for
the season comprises the following play
ers: Catchers, Warner and Bowerman;
pitchers Taylor, AIathewson, Doheny
Fisher, and Phyle; infielders, Davis, Can
zel, Murphy, Euelow, and Strang out
fielders. Selbach, Van Haltern. Hickman.
and Bernard.
The players will report at the Polo
Grounds at 10 o clock next Monday morn
ing for practice Several games have been
scheduled for the preliminary season:
Secretary Knowles, of the New YORK
Club expresses himself as wen SatSHed
with the team. Notwithstanding the de-
fection of Carrick. Mercer, and Hawiey'
Knowles thinks the team is stronger thah
that of last year
A despatch from Philadelphia an, an
League. Gleason has an offer from the
Detroit Club and Grady will probably
sign with Milwaukee.
Manager Ned Hanlon, of the Brooklyn
Club, was in Charlotte, n. c., yesterday
to engage quarters for the Brooklyn
team. Fhe players viii report TO Han
Ion in Baltimore next Monday. 1t is ex-
pected that fifteen players will start
South with Hanlon.
John l. Rogers and John G. Johnson.
counsel for the Philadelphia Ball Club.
Limited. yesterday filed bills in equity in
a Philadelphia court against Second
Baseman Napoleon Lajoie and Pitchers
Bernhard and Fraser asking that the
players mentioned be restrained from
playing baseball with any other club or
Organization during the season of 1901.
it is alleged that the players, notwith-
standing they had signed contracts con-
tanning a renewal clause which reserved
them to the Philadelphia National League
Club for this year. have recently con-
tracted Ia give their services exclusively
to the Philadelphia American League
Club.
The times., 1901-03-30
TO MAKE THE TRUST PAY.
The steel combination May he
MuIcted 100000 by Illinois.

SPRINGFIELD, III, March 29-Mr.
Rose, Secretary Of State has a
rod in pickle for the United States Steel
Company OF New Jersey. II his ideas are
correct it viii cost Mr.. Morgans billion
dollar Steel Trust a little matter of Si00, 0OJ
and perhaps more for the privilege of
doing business in the State of Illinois.
The Illinois law with reference TO for
cign corporations has "A provision that be-
fore obtaining a license to 10 business
i'm the state such corporations shall
pay to the Secretary OF State for
the State treasury SO for the first
s. 600 and 81 for each $1,000 OF capital stock
i'm excess of 5j.D00 represented by property
i'm the State of Illinois Secretary Rose
Siid:
lust as soon as the United States Steel
Company gets settled, and the final deals
are closed. [ shall can upon its officers to
nav the license 10 the State of Illinois re-
duired by law Such license is abso-
lutely necessary before the corporation
can do business IN the State
without sdch n license it would be inn
possible for them. for instance. to sue
anybody in Illinois courts. | anticipate
no trouble.
The times., 1901-03-30
BLOCKED BY MR.. YERKEs.
The Ganz system Not likely 10 BE
Used in London.

LONDON, March 29.-It is learned
that Charles T. Yerkcs has obtained
control of enough of the stock of the
Metropolitan district underground rail-
way to prevent the installation of the
CAM high voltage alternating current
CBritish) system.
Mr. Yerltes arrived IN London after the
directors had adopted the GanZ system.
subject to the approval Of the Board OF
Trade. The representatives appointed 10
interview the Board Of Trade were inter
dicted by the influence OF Mr.. Yerkes. The
matter is now in statu quo.
The technical experts appointed by the
London directors having pronounced in
favor of the GanZ system, the matter will
become a question Of financial negotia-
tions between MIR Yerlles and the London
board. There is little doubt that Mr.
Yerkes will succeed in defeating CAM, his
object being to establish uniform Amer
lean continuous current system on the
Metropolitan line In connection with Lon
don's "Tuppenuy tubes.
Mr. Yerkes and the London roads are
now working for a compromise which it
is thought will result from the daily con-
ferences which are now being held.
The times., 1901-03-30
A BLAZE IN PATERSON.
Property Loss of 100000 and Two
Flremen Badly Hurt.

PATTERSON, n. J.. March 29.-The block
of four-story buildings running from No.
So to No. 30 Broadway was burned early
this morning. The loss will amount to
close to 100000. Two fremen were hurt
and may die.
Frank Shane. driver for Assistant Chief
Shane was overcome by the smoke and
fell from a ladder, breaking several bones.
Captain Sweeney. of engine No 4. was
knocked from a ladder by flying block
of wood. Both his legs were broken and
he received internal injuries which may
cause his death.
The Guardian Publishing Company,
publishers of the Daily Guardian" lost
its entire plant. George Stinson. crock
cry dealer; Beadle & Sutton. dealers in
automobiles; the A. J. Rogers Plumbing
Company. and Burke Brothers. butchers
were others whose stocks Were destroyed.
The buildings were owned by the Guar
dian" Company, Dr. Benjamin F. Ducey,
and Mrs John F. Kerr The latter is a
sister-in-law of George ]. Kerr, recently
convicted as one of the Bosschieter as
sailants
The times., 1901-03-30
Baptized Beside n Coffin.

NEW YORK, March -. Two children
were baptized 10y the side 1f the coffin
which contained the body or their mother
at the close iof a funorai service in der
sey City on "Wednesday n;slC Eyv. c. r.
neIms Brett ofiiciated TIC dead woman
was Mrs. Lillian VI. Brewer, uf No 60
Tuers Avenue. Or. Brett mar" cd her
eight eight years ago. Mrs. BroWtr l"ft
wo daughters, aged respectively 81, ard
four years. who hal not been baptized.
and il was hor d%inS rcgucat chat the
christening be nu loogcr neglected, aud
i'm difference 90 her " shes her husband
arranged for the baptism ,ctCr Jhc >..-
nices for The dead.
The times., 1901-03-30
Contribution Tor a Hospital.

NEWPORT NEWS. Va. March 29-It
is reported on good authority that large
contribution Of money has just been made
to the Newport News General Hospital
Association which proposes to build
large hospital in the city The amount
is said to be s5, 900. and it was given Joint
~ by two gentlemen whose names are not
mentioned. Both are said to be prorni-
nent New Workers who were in the city
recently and satisfied themselves that
such donation would be TO a worthy
cause. The association has asked the
council for an appropriation of s.. 900 to
be given IN 1880 annual installments
Bids for building the hospital will be
opened Saturday
The times., 1901-03-30
A ROMANTIC MARRIAGE.
Twenty Years of Absence Makes Two
Hearts Grow Fonder

POTTSTOWN, March 29.-WHiiam Fe-
gely. wealthy citizen, returned here last
evening from Harrisburg, accompanied by
his bride. Twenty years ago Mr.. Fege-
ly lived in Cedar Rapids, Mich, where he
boarded with Mr.. and Mrs. John String
Afterward he returned TO his home here.
A few years ago his wife. died Last
December he learned through mutual
friends that his former boarding house
mistress had become a widow
A brief correspondence resulted in
proposal and acceptance of marriage. 1t
was agreed that they meet al Harrisburg
yesterday and the agreement was carried
out. Two hours after their meeting after
q separation of twenty years they were
married by the Mayor OF Harrisburg The
bridegroom is SiXty-fiVe years OF age and
a veteran of the civil war. The bride is
SiXtN-f1ur EEarS Old.
The times., 1901-03-30
Died Returning From Church.

MOSTCLATR, n. J., March 20 Thomas
Gilmartin, tifty-fiye years old, an anployc
Of the f.ackawauua Railroad while re-
turning from church yesterday morning
dropped dead in Glen Ridge Avenue near
Blondeu's coal yard. County Physician
Washington said that death was due to
heart disease a widow two daughters,
and one son survive him.
The times., 1901-03-30
DIED.

LARDNER Entered into rest Friday. March
% 1901, MRS. MARY LARDNER.
Services at ST. Ai0ysius Church Sunday at Ia
D. m Intcrment at Mount Oliyet Cemetery from
G2 Dcirees Street northwest. mi
SNTTH-Died March - at 1910 p. m. Mrs.
ELIZABETH SMITH after Il short illness.
Funeral To take place from residence OF her
son-in-aw. J.. f. Rabbit 1880 Hall Street
southeast at 10 O'Clock a. IN. Monday, April |.
Friends and relatives invited t0 attend q
C3IFFNt%-On Thursday March -. at 3
n M PRESLEY CAUFFMAN. in his 23d year
Funeral from hiS-ate residence. i529 Street
southeast Saturday afternoon at o'clock.
Friends and relative invited to attend ell
The times., 1901-03-30
Running Fisht with Burglars.

PRINCETON, \. J., March pa night
y.atchlnan named Adams caught four
men In the act of entering the Pennsyl-
vania Railway station here At clock
Yesterday morning and q shooting aTray
followed. AS soon as the four unknown
n,cl saw Adams one Of them opened dTe
On him The night watchman Grew his
revolver. and IN" men started - run,
Oux Of lhc men gave a cry Of u:.ia. but
he others heuicti n1sn aud al escaped.
TO PREVENT PNEUMONIA AND GRIP
Laxative Bromo- -Quinine removes the cause.
The times., 1901-03-30

SPECIAL NOTICE-A meeting OF the stoekhold-
ers OF the Washington Safe Deposit Company
viii he held APRIL 2sTH, 1901, for election OF
dr ectors. Polls open at u M, close at 1
o'clock p. m. SAM'Ie CROSS,
Secretary and Treasurer.
The times., 1901-03-30
SPECIAL NOTICES.

MILO b. STEVENS & 60. attorneys. have re-
moved from old Globe Building. 33g-3n Pa ave,
to southwest corner Of 18th and G sts over.
Barber & Ross. Entrance on 1Ith st. Take
elevator
The times., 1901-03-30

STATEMENT Of the condition OF the CIR&RD
FIRE AND MARINE TNSIR NICE COMPANY. OF
Philadelphia, State ot Pennsy lyaua, the 3lst
day OF Decemher 1890. as required by act OF
(ongres- anrrnYed .InIv % Isg2
The times., 1901-03-30
JAS. b. ALVORD. V

JAS B. ALVoRD v President.
EDWIN T. MERRILL. Secretary.
City-ot Philadelphia, State OF Pennsylvania:
Subscribed aud sworn TO before me, this 81
day of March, 1891.
MI CEoRGE W. wLGUs Notary Public.
STATEMENT az the condition of the PENN
MUTUAL LIFE INSUR tNCE COMPANY, of Phiia-
delphia Pa. on the 2lst day OF December, 1909,
as required by act OF Congress approved July
%. 1892.
capital STOCK. .-.--.-..-----., None
Capital stock paid up...-........... None.
ASSETS.
Cash in banks. e.......,................ $772olo 90
Cash in company's offices and halts
of hustec>.-.-- ..---- ......-. 7,4l4 -
Stocks and bonds tmarket valuel Gee. It.122745 90
Mortgages thrst Eens) ......,....... l5,S>251o .
Real estate. 1,til'+ ~
Collateral loans bills receivable. etc 9-0sI i65 sS
Premiums urcoIectod and in hands
OF agents. I-o2>, ,htt -
'''o'''fs og necrnShrr 'll, 81 G23 20
st$s50. So 70
TItBnuIES
Reserve premium uud and reserve
for unpaid losses and ciaiuS.--. SO ,S53.J52 ~
All other claims against the COM
Dany includiag surplus dccuRlu-
lated on special forms pf poitgIe-. 2,sIo.JS9 %
Net surplus ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. J'2ii'i'i -
Slss5a.gs2 70 I
Statement of premium abatement and expenses
for six months ending December 81. 1910:
Premium ab1teIGeuts.. Sl"'tt a''
Current expenses. ...---.-.-...-. .-...--. i'-42fl' q"
GEn. IL JOHNSON. Vice President
H. H. HALLOWELL. Secretary and Treasurer. I.
Subscribed and affirmed Go before me this -
-"' j. H. JKFFERIES. Notary Public
WOLF Is COHEN, 226 L st. NV. und !. jan /
NEY BRO 1919 80. NV. General Agents.
NEY BROWN. 1870 / st. NV, General Agents. I
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The times., 1901-03-30

Regular Army OG;cc=s Opposed to
Has Being Made Il BriEndier Gen
eraI - Importance of AgUinnido's
Capture Being Greatly hinimizcd.
The times., 1901-03-30

EDWIN f. MERRILL. Secretary.
City of Philadelphia, State OF Pennsylvania:
Subscribed aud sworn to before me, this 81
day OF March, 1891
mi GEuRGE W. WnGUS- Notary Public
The times., 1901-03-30

-i'i-Ft.si'- az
Statement oi premium abatement and expenses
inr six months ending December 81. 1870;
Premium allfefrerIts -........... sos ft3 90
-Ll - !.
The times., 1901-03-30

City OF New York, state Of New York
Subscribed and sworn 70 before me. this 10Th
day OF February, 1891. EDW ARD HNGHF.
Notary Public Kings Co. y. y.
Certificate filed in New York Co. y. "
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-04-24

The women Of Brittany are re-
markable for their individuality, in
dustry and strength OF character.
In artistic Travel" the author says
that whilst the men slumber and
smoke, the women are building little
fortunes or propping up old ones.
Let us picture prominent person
age at the old Hotel du Lion dor
She has a beautiful name, Augustine,
pronounced with enviable accuracy
by all the household.
She hoyered about US like a fairy.
attending TO all our wants IN the
most delicate way; to outward SEEM
ing a min STEERING angel with pure
white wings, hut in truth, a drudge,
a methodical housewife, massive and
hard TO the touch.
She did the work Of three Parisian
garc0ns and walked upstairs, un-
aided, with pOrtmanteaus which
would require two men to lift. any
where out OF brittany She slept in
a box IN the kitchen, and dressed
somehow 10 five minutes. She ate
what was left, cOntenteuly, az the
end OF the day, and rose at sunrise 70
do the laborious work Of the house;
helping also az haryest-time In the
fields
She had the sweetest OF smiles.
when she liked, an unconquerable
habit OF taking snuff. and a murder
Gus way Of killing fowls Ia the early
morning which we shall not easily
forget
How IL comes to pass that this girl
Of l9 occupies such an important po-
sifion 10 the household is one OF those
things which are peculiar TO Brittany.
All through the lani. In the houses,
In the factories, and in the fields. the
strong, firm hand and arm Of wo-
man does the work