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The Washington times., 1901-11-27
CURED AT QUEBEC SHRINE.
Crippled Sister Said to Have Thrown
Aside Her Clutches.

5PITTSBURG, Nov. 26.-"In the name
of God, and through the intercession Of
st. Anne de Baupre, I command you. Sis
ter Mary Aldegonda. of the Convent of
Mercy, of Pittsburg TO lay down your
cTutches and walk
After the Very Rev Father Therieleir.
of the Chaped of St. Anne le Baupre, OF
Quebec. Canada, issued this command,
Sister Mary Aldegonda. VINO had been IN
able TO walk without the aid OF crutches
for thirteen years, laid them before the
shrine and. placing her crippled foot on
the floor. walked with a firm tread from
the chapel.
Such is the remarkable story told by
the sisters at the Convent Of Mercy, this
city. About five weeks ago Sister Aide
gonda spoke Of her case to the mother
superior of the convent.
Her friends had heard Of the shrine
at the chapel Of st. Anne de Baupre in
Quetec. With three companions, she went
to the chapel After six days OF praying,
Father Therieleir asked her if she
thought she would be able to walk without
the aid Of her crutches. She replied that
she might be able to throw aside one Cf
them
No" replied Father Therieleir. you
can walk without using either Of them"
She then placed the crutches at the foot
OF the shrine and walked away.
The Washington times., 1901-11-27
M'KINLEY MEMORIAL FUNDS.
Results of the Collections SO Far in
New York.

NEW YORK, Nov. 26.-The executive
committee of the Mckinley Memorial
Association of the State of New York
announced today that since its last meet
ing additional subscriptions to the amount
OF S16,3S6 had been received. The total
sum so far collected in this city by the
committee is $iO,356.
Cornelius n. Bliss presided over a meet
ing of the committee this afternoon at the
office of the association, 100 Broadway.
Mr. Bliss said that plans had been COM
pleted for the forming Of ub-committees
in the various trades and professions. By
systematic work OF this kind it is expect
cd that larger sums Of money will be OBJ
tanned than by the making of general ap-
peals.
Mr.. Bliss read a letter from the Buffalo
association which pledges itself to con-
tribute at least 1000 and hopes tc raise
$4,000.
A scheme has been adopted for the dis
tributing OF small collection boxes
through the city. Ten thousand have been
ordered and 1000 have been placed. 1t Is
estimated that from 81 TO 81 month
viii come in from each box.
Among the subscriptions already sent
in are several from school children, one
of whom gave cent on the same day that
a contribution of 5000 was received from
a millionaire.
Tie organization of country branches of
the associ. ion is being pushed. and by
the time IL. committee meets again il IS
expected tie branches will have been
formed in every county of the State.
The Washington times., 1901-11-27
TREE ENJOYING GOOD HEALTH.
District officials Will Not Remove
Sycamore Complained OF.

Aaron Baldwin, residing at 1905 Elev-
enth Street northwest. has called the at
tention of the Commissioners to the con-
dition Of a tree planted last year II front
Of 1908 Eleventh Street. He states that
the tree has not grown as the others in
the row, that it presents a sickly appear
anoe, and he asks that it be removed and
a new one put in its place. 4s4a
Trueman Lanham, Superintendent Of
Parking, has reported that he has made a
personal examination of the tree. He says
it is a healthy sycamore. and that there
is nothing unusual in its condition. He
says that it has not grown like some Of
those planted at the same time. thing
which frequently happens elsewhere. The
roughn,ss of the bark is no sign, he
thinks. that the tree is not a good speci-
men Mr. Lanham recommends that no
action be taken in the matter.
The Washington times., 1901-11-27
CLOTHING MEMS
CREDIT BUREAU.
MERCHANTS WILL COOPERATE.
Handed Together for Protection
Against Discounts and the
SwindIers who Rob
Jobbcrs.

CHICAGO. Nov. 26.-Wholesale clothing
merchants OF Chicago have combined with
those of New York and other Eastern
cities in the formation of a National
Credit Bureau The scheme as promul-
gated at q meeting in Chicago last May
has been consummated and the office of a
so-called actuary will be opened in this
city on December /.
Many Millions Represented.
Fully Sl5O. Gee, 600 and possibly 5000, Geo.
600 capital is represented in this com
bination. There are thirty-three whole
sale clothing houses in Chicago and TWEEN
ty-eight have Joined. Associated with
them are the houses of New York, Roch-
ester, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Syracuse,
Utica. and Buffalo. This leaves in the
wholesale clothing market OF the United
States only Cincinnati and St. Louis. and
both Of these cities. The promoters say,
will be brought into the combine within
the next six months.
Not 10 Be a Trust.
Rumor that the combine was in the ma
ture of a trust to dictate prices is denied.
1t is admitted that a plan to prevent dis
counts has been under consideration. In
this manner an indirect method OF main
tanning prices may be achieved. The
wholesalers. however. claim that this
could have little or nc effect On the cost
of clothing to the consume-.
For the present, the association claims
that it Will limit itself to the regulation
of credits. 4 scheme has been devised TO
ferret out thousands Of swindlers who,
the trade asserts. have been systematical-
ly robbing the jobbers year after year.
The Washington times., 1901-11-27
ALLEGED THIEF ExTRADITED.
Gravntt, Charged With RobbinG His
Employer. Taken to Chicago.

After having spent twentyfour hours
in the Twelfth Street police station, Jesse
Gravatt, a member of an old and wealthy
family in Virginia, was again taken in
charge last night by Detective John Gala
CHER, OF Chicago. and the two departed
on their journey to that city. They were
accompanied by a brother. V. Gravatt,
and Attorney Wineburg who came from
Richmond, where the young man was ar
rested. with the party.
Jesse was formerly employed in Chi
cago, and It is alleged, made away with
several hundred dollars of his employers
money. He then disappeared from the
Western city, 1t is said, and was only
recently located at his home.
The brothers were well dressed, and dia-
monds adorned their shirt fronts.
The Washington times., 1901-11-27
cHIcAGo's CASH DEFICIT.
Financial Situation Cleared I'd by
ComptrOIIer's Report.

CHICAGO, Nov. 2G.-'My forthcoming
annual report will show that the cash
deficit now existing in the city's accounts
is between 81 100000 and s., GOO, coo" said
Comptroller McGann today.
Heretofore the comptrollers reports
have not been correct. They have shown
surpluses when there were deficits.
Last years report shows a surplus
of 1920. GOO No account was made OF
the $ii500.00G the city owed il unpaid
bills. There will be more unpaid bills on
December 81 The comptroller's reports
have shown the amount due on the city's
share for paving street intersections.
opening OF new streets. etc, as 1888, COO
The fact Is, the amount due is 81 500, 0OG
There is due the sinking funds 81 coo 600
My report will show ali these liabilities
in their proper places. and it will be the
first correct report published in many
years"
The Washington times., 1901-11-27
VANDERBILT
IN NO HURRY.
Not to Form a Proprietary
Company Yet.
DEVELOPMENTS TO Be AWAITED.
viii See the Outcome of the At
tacks on the Northern Securities
Concern-The Directors Of Three
Railroads in Session.

NEW YORK. Nov. 26.-w. X. Wander
bilt attended meetings CT the boards Of
directors of three Vanderbilt railroads in
the Grand Central Station today, and,
with President w. H Newman Chair
man Chauncey NJ Depew. and J. Pierpont
Morgan, discussed New York Central mat
ters in a meeting of the executive com
mittee.
"Only routine matters were considered -
a member OF the board said after the
meeting of this committee. Some small
contracts were approved and others were
ordered.
Mr. Vanderbilt said nothing about any
plan to form proprietary company to
hold junior Vanderbilt stocks. and I dc
not believe such proposition will come
before our board for some time
Subject Not Broached.
At a meeting of the directors OF the
New York, Chicago and st. Louis Rail-
road CNickel Plate), President William II.
Commit and the other executive officers
were re elected. The announcement Of a
financial policy that would take the Nick
el Plate stocks out of the treasury OF the
Lake Shore Railroad Company and put
them in the control OF a new proprietary
company in such manner that the New
York Central stockholders (who own the
Lake Shore) could realize the profit that
their equity justiies, was not made
Mr.. Vanderbilt declined to make any
statement regarding his plans or his pur-
poses. a man who should know, said:
There is no possibility of any Wander
bilt plan of re2diustment OF junior securi-
ties being made at this time. The condi-
tions are not propitions. SO long as any
uncertainty attaches to the floating of the
$4O0, ,OO0, eco of stock of the Northern Sc
curities Company. there VIII be no
launching of a new Vanderbilt scheme.
1T is true that the Vanderbilts own
many millions OF railroad stocks which
are wor,a two and three times their cost,
hut until these stocks can be marketed
in a way that will meet the approval Of
the public, there is not likely to be any
attempt at establishing Vanderbilt pro-
prietary company.
Hr. Vanderbilt SeIf-ContnIneG.
1T is not possible for any associate or
subordinate OF W X. Vanderbilt 10 tell
what is going on in his mird. He keeps
his own counsel very closely. and he never
declares his plans until they are ready for
immediate fulfllment. He has not yet sug-
gested any departure from present condi-
tions-"
The Lake Shore directors reelected
nothing else of public interest so far as
is known. There was no meeting of the
Michigan Central directors today, but
there viii be in the latter part of next
month, when the rate or dividend viii lie
considered.
The Washington times., 1901-11-27
Test Cnse Likely.
WANTS PAY FOR CLOTHES.
Chicago Automobiiisfs Claim Flied
with city Council.

CHICAGO. Nov. 26.--William L. Shep-
ard, jr., insurance broker, wants the city
to pay him $1O5. He put IN his bill at the
city council meeting last evening. The
bill was itemized as follows:
To one overcoat, $gG; to one pair OF
trousers, SIS; total. sos.
The claimant explains that, in company
with a chauffeur, h@ was riding in an au-
tomobile along East Avenue. The ma
chine came in contact with the tramway
built by the city there as an aid TO the
construction of sewer, throwing him to
the pavement and destroying his clothes.
The Washington times., 1901-11-27
TO GUARD WEDDING PRESENTS.
Chicago Brides Father Asks for po-
lice Protection.

CHICAGO. Nov. 25.-Georga r. Peck,
general counsel for the Chicago, Mllwau-
kee and st Paul Railway. alarmed by the
reign OF crime in Chicago, last night Sc
cured police guard for q pile of valuable
wedding presents at his home, II Deia-
ware Place.
Presents valued at nearly s., 900 and In
bel, and George Neal Wilson, whose mar
riage viii be solemnized at the Peck resi-
dence today, are arranged in an upper
room Of the house.
The Washington times., 1901-11-27
Power for the Columbia Halfway.

Col. John Biddle, the Engineer Commis-
sioner. has forwarded to his associates
for their action a request of the United
States Electric Lighting Company for per-
mission to connect their conduit on Four
teenth Street northwest with manhole
on the line OF the Columbia Railway Com
pany 10 furnish power to that road from
the plant on Fourteenth and B Streets
southwest.
The Washington times., 1901-11-27
DIDN'T BELIEVE BE HOW'LL D.
Prisoner Discrcdits Policeman
story as to His Conduct.

''Ie has been drunk half dozen times
in the last month" said a policeman to
Judge Kimball yesterday when Michael
OLeary was called to answer to charge
of vagrancy And last night he was on
Pennsylvania Avenue in that state,
screeching like an Indian"
OLeary was in court yesterday charged
with disorderly conduct. "A friend paid
me out" said Michael to his honor, and
then gave me drink. | took an over
DOSE but was not seriously affected
This tale that was bowling on the street
is a stiff one. l don't believe It,"
In default of a fine OF so OLeary went
to the workhouse for thirty days.
The Washington times., 1901-11-27
DECLINES TO BE a BISHOP.
Rev. DIR. David Greer. of New York,
Refuses Office.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Nov 2G.-The
Rev. Or. John Cotton Brooks, chairman
OF the committee Of the Episcopal dio-
cese of western Massachusetts, who noti-
fed Rev. DR.. David Greer, Of New York
City, of his election as Bishop, today
said that he had just received DR.. Greer's
letter declining the Office.
Rev. DR.. Brooks at once communica
ted with the other members of the COM
mittee appointed at the convention to
notify DR.. Greer of his election He
said there would lie no haste in calling
the convention to make another selec-
tion, ard that the call must be issued
thirty days before the convention.
Dr.. Brooks seems the logical caadi-
date for the position, as his church is
the largest in the diocese.
The Washington times., 1901-11-27
TRIED TO USE TICKET
SOLD BY i SCALPER.
RAILROAD REFUSES TO HONOR IT
New Jersey Man Stranded in the
City in Consequence of Pur-
chasing Alleged Worthless
Pnstebonrd-Test Case
Probable.

Because Of the alleged wortblessness
of a ticket scalper's guarantee Emil Eb-
ert, a German, whose home is in Newark,
y. J., is stranded in this city. The ticket
was taken up by the Baltimore and Ohio
gateman in this city, who notified Ebert
that he could not travel on It,
The broker from whom he bought the
ticket has temporarily refused to refund
the money unless Ebert should return
the ticket.
Recent Similar Cases.
Captain Boardman states that he has
had several similar complaints of late in
regard to the manner in which the ticket
scalpers are doing business.
The ticket was q through one from
Chicago to New York, with the privilege
OF ten-day atopover in this city by de-
posting the ticket. Ebert bought the
ticket yesterday from f. S. Cole, a
clerk in the Office Of Wright & Co, All
Pennsylvania Avenue, paying So for it,
The original holder Of the ticket accom-
panied Mr.. Ebert to the Baltimore and
Ohio depot, where he identified himself
and after securing the ticket gave it to
Ebert. 1t was promptly taken up by the
railroad officials when presented at the
gate.
Test Casc Likely.
!. T. Wright who says he is a member
Of the Consolidated Ticket Brokers As
sociation. stated this afternoon that he
would eventually reimburse Mr.. Ebert,
bat that he wished to keep him here
as a witness.
The railroad people had no right to
;ake up the ticket" said Mr.. Wright,
and we propose to make test case of
tits. l shall take legal action against
ne persons involved. and want Ebert to
'ify that the ticket was taken from
! IL"
Ebert cannot leave the city because he
is without means He has been stopping
at 225 = Street northwest.
The Washington times., 1901-11-27
POLICE INSPECTION DELAYED.
Deficiency of-Uniforms and Equip
ments Causes Postponemcnt.

The regular inspection of stations. uni
forms and equipments Of the Police De-
partment has been postponed until Mon
day. owing to the failure of the contractor
to properly equip the men on time. The
inspection occupies three days, and was
to have commenced yesterday.
Immediately following the inspection
arrangements will be undertaken for the
annual parade of the Police and Fire De-
partments. which is scheduled for Thurs
day December u.
The Washington times., 1901-11-27
NO OBJECTIONS FILED.
Fifth street Condemnation Awards
May lie Paid.

The Attorney Tor the District has noti-
fed the Commissioners that the time in
which to file objections against the find
ings of the jury of condemnation in the
extension of Fifth Street has expired. and
that no objections have been made. Ac-
cordingly he says that the payment of the
award and assessment may be Immediate
ly made.
The Engineer Commissioner has offered
a motion that the notification be for
warded to the Auditor for his informa-
tion and action.
The Washington times., 1901-11-27
W. C. M'MILLAN ADVANCED.
Senator's Son to Head n Big EayI-
cation Company.

DETROIT, Mich, Nov. 26.-Wnliam c.
Mcmillan has been chosen to succeed the
late David Carter as general manager Of
the Detroit and Cleveland Navigation
Company.
Mr.. Mcmillan, who is a son Of the
United States Senator, has been treasurer
Of the line for number of years
The Washington times., 1901-11-27
Rheumatism Cured in n Day

Mystic Cure for rheumatism and neuralgia
radically cures In l TO days. Its action upon the
system Is remarkable and mysterious. II re-
moves at the cause and the disease imme-
diately disappears The drst 1ose greatly benefits.
rs cents and 81. Sold by Stevens Pharmacy,
Pennsylvania Avenue and Ninth Street.
The Washington times., 1901-11-27
Children Inherit in Equal shares.

Elizabeth Sewell Barton, by her will,
dated April 3, 1897, leaves her estate to
her children. Charlotte Elizabeth Barton
de Bodisco. Alice Scweu Barton Cowel.
Joseph VII lam Barton, and Harry Thall
Barton, in equal shares.
The Washington times., 1901-11-27

Eminent nose and throat specialists in daily
practice highly recommend Dr.. Agnew's Catarrhal
Powder as safe, sure, permanent, painless and
harmless, in all eases Of Cold in the Head Ton
filitis. Hoarscness, and Catafrh. 1t gives RELIEF
IN 10 minutes and banishes the disease like
magic Sold. by F. s. Williams. Ninth and
Streets; Edmonds Williams Third Street and
Pennsylvania Ayenue.-lG.
The Washington times., 1901-11-27
CLAIMS A CANADIAN CITY.
Wisconsin Mnn Higgins Suit Against
Dominion Government.

WEST SUPERIOR, Wis, Nov. 26.-John
z. ConnoT, a blacksmith, of this city, has
begun suit in tha Canadian courts against
the Canadian Government TO recover an
estate valued at over 100000
The estate comprises the site OF the
town Of Guelph in Ontario. city OF over
5000 people, which is regarded rs one
OF the handsomest in Canada.
The Washington times., 1901-11-27

The Best Prescription for hainria
Chills and fever is a b-ttle OF Groves lastflesS
Chill Tonic. 1t is simp,y iron and quihhae III i
tasteiess form. No curt no pay. fFiee Soc'
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-22
REMOVED TO ANOTHER JAIL.
st. Clair County Judges Held by
Federal Officials.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Kansas City. Mo. Oct. 2l-Thomas hewitt.
one of the St. Clair County Judges sent to
Jail for refusing to take the necessary steps
to pay the bonds issued by the county for
a railroad that was never built. was in Kan
sas City to-day. He is still prisoner in the
hands of the United States Marshal and is
on his way from Warrensburg, where he
has been confined. to Marysville, Mo.
Judge s. X. Peden. who has been in Jail
at Bethany. Mo-. will also be taken to
Maryyille The change Is due to the fact
that the prisoners have been enjoying too
many privileges to suit the wishes of the
Federal officers. all Of which is not calcu-
Termination to pay the bonds 1t reached
the courts ears that they were allowed to
walk the streets and had every opportunity
to take to the woods II they liked At
Maryville they will be kept within the walls
Of the jail.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-22

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Louisiana, Mo-. Oct. 2l.-The nineteenth
annual convention of the Missouri Women's
Christian Temperance Union will be held in
this city. beginning Tuesday, October %. 1t
was held last time at Kansas City, and 1877
delegates were present. A larger number
of delegates is expected to be here, for this
promises to be the most important conven-
ton ever held in the State by the organiZa-
tion.
Already the city is beginning to fill Be
sides the delegates. a great many visitors
are expected. and it is certain that Louisi-
anas Hospitality will be taxed to the utmost.
The seasons of the convention will be held
in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
The Executive Committee will meet Tues
day evening at 7:30. The convention proper
will begin and will continue with three ses-
sions each day over Friday.
The total membership of the w. c. I. u.
in the State IS S6i6. The total membership
in the nation. reported at Washington. D. c.
convention in 1900. was 15I,0e9. The next ma
tional convention will be held at Fort Worth,
Tex. November 15-eo. and the Louis!-
ana gathering will select delegates to that
body.
At the head of the local committees are
the following: Reception. Mrs. Ellen Pearson:
Entertainment, Mrs. E. L. Roosa; Decora'
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-22
ANNUAL INDIAN SCARE.
Indians in Colorado Said to Be Vic.
lating Game Laws.

Washington. Oct. Ex-Governor Orman, Of
Colorado. to-day telegraphed the Secretary
of the Interior as follows:
Bands of about go Indians are in Colo
RADIO from the White Rocks. Utah. Agency.
destroying game in direct violation of the
law of the state. Immediate provision
must be made by you to remove them.
otherwise there will be serious trouble. l
am satisfied that the government agent at
White Rocks is not using proper efforts to
keep them at the agency"
The agent referred. aIr. Myton. of the
White Rocks Agency. already is in Colo
rado. investigating the reports that his In
dians We're uespassing on Colorado lands.
but has not reported the result of his fu-
vestigation to the department. 1t is said
at the bureau that there may be a few In
dians there as reported. but that the same
report Is started every year.
Last year, according to the officials. In
vestigation proved that several state game
wardens We're hunting with the Indians. No
response has been wired to the governor as
yet.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-22
ANNUAL SHOW OF
FANCY live STOCK,
Display of Thoroughbreds at Kan
sas City-Some of the Prize
Winners.

Kansas City. Mo-. Oct. 21.-Kansas Citys
big annual fancy stock show opened at the
stock yards pavilion to-day with a great
array Of prize-winning shorthorns. Here
fords and Galloways from various parts of
the country. There are close to a thousand
entries. and the show is easily one of the
best ever held in the West Among the
exhibitors are John S. Parks. Reno, New
T. W. Ryan g. Son. Irwin, Ia; G. w.
Lindsay. Red Cloud. Neb.: F. W. Wild,
Ovid. Mo-; George KEENAN, Richland. Kas.,
and c. W. Curtice, Eminence, NY.
1t is expected that the show will develop
into society function that will rival the
annual Horse Show. which opened in Con-
vention Hall tonight with over 6DO pedi-
greed animals on exhibition
The second annual show OF the American
Angora Goat Association will also be in
progress during the week. Already several
carloads Of goats have arrived from New
Mexico. Texas, Iowa and other States
The first class shown in the shorthorn
The first prize was awarded to Lavender
Fiscount 5-year-old 2.30o-pound bull
owned by c. E. Leonard of Bellair, Mo.
In the shorthorn class for bulls 2 years
old and under 3, Golden Victor. owned by
George Harding & Son. Waukesha, Wis,
was AWARDED IrSt prize.
In the shorthorn yearling class first prize
was awarded to Nonpareil of Clover
blossom. owned by George Boutwell, of Net
Teton Mo.
In the shorthorn class for bulls above
months but under l year. first prize went
to Prince LObo Lawn. owned by G. NJ. Ca
sey Of Shawnee Mound, Mo.
Shorthorn bull calf under months, first
prize given to Cremoncius Arthur, owned
by George Harding & Son, Waukesha,
Wis.
Shorthorn COW 3 years old and over first
prize awarded to Rose Princess, owned by
George Harding & Son, Waukesha, Wis.
The Hereford show opened with the class
for bulls 8 years old or over.
Dandy Rex. owned by Gudgeli e. Simpson,
Independence. Mo-, secured first prize.
In the Hereford class for bulls over 2
years old and under 3. Checkmate, owned
the first prize.
In the yearling bull class the Hereford
first prize went to Martinez. owned by Gud-
CELL & Simpson, Independence Mo.
Herefords 6 months old and under year,
first prize awarded to Goodenough, owned
by o. F. Harris of Harris. Mo.
Hereford bull calf under months. first
prize awarded to Move On. owned by Stew
ard & Hutcheon. Greenwood. Mo.
Galloway bulls year olds and over. first
prize given to imp. MuscOsus, owned by E.
H White, Estherville. Ia.
Galloway bull 2 years old and under 3,
first prize. imp. Governor, owned by o. II.
Swiger of Champaign. Ill.
Galloway bull. 1 year old and under z.
Brownie OF Wavertree, owned by y. II.
Swiger, Champaign. Ill.