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The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-27
SHE RAISED THE WHOLE BLOCK,
Annie Acker's Cries Bring Many to
Her Assistance.

The quiet neighborhood of Sixth and NJ
Streets northwest was given rather an
animated appearance shortly after 10
o'clock last night when Annie Ackers. a
coIored woman thirty-five years of age,
stood in the middle of the street scream
ing murder at the top of her voice,
while citizens responded to her cries for
assistance.
Annie is rNssessed of such lung power
that her cries were heard some distance
away, and several citizens. alarmed by
the womans appeal for help, ran into the
Second precinct station and summoned
Policemen Tompkins and Montgomery 10
the scene. When they arrived Annie
who was under the influence of liquor,
was engaged in executing a wild dance
surrounded by several hundred curious
citizens
Tompkins and Montgomery placed the
woman under arrest, and were en- rotte
to the station with her when she baked
and proceeded to fight both Lluecoats
Despite the efforts of the two policemen.
the woman refused TO move, and X was
not until several citizens volunteered
their assistance that she was finally land
cd in the Fifth Street station house
Once inside there she was charged with
having acted in 4 disorderly manner, was
she continued to make life miserable for
her unfortunate companions in the cells
by crying at the top of her voice all
through the night
The woman will be given Il hearing in
court this morning.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-27
INJURED LOADING COAL.
Iron Bucket Falls on Two Men Mt
Navy Yard.

Charles Sims. living at al L Street
southeast, and William H. Ford. who re-
sides near the corner of Third Street and
South Carolina Avenue southeast. colored
laborers at the navy yard. were painfully
injured at that place shortly after 3
o'clock yesterday afternoon while engaged
in loading coal into the hold of the United
States steamer Collier now lying at an
Choir off that point.
Sims and Ford, it seems. according to a
report received by the Fifth precinct po-
lice last night, were engaged in dumping
the coal from heavy iron bucket operat-
ed by steam windlass when one of the
guy ropes attached to the machine broke
and let the immense iron bucket contain
ing a load of coal descend upon them
The iron bucket knocked both men from
their positions on the deck of the vessel
down into the hold. where they lay until
several of the navy yard attaches raised
them to the deck and brought them
ashore.
A naval surgeon was summoned and
treated the injured men. Sims suffered
intense pain from a dislocated shoulder
blaze. besides numerous cuts about his
face and hands. while Ford was only
slightly injured. Both men Were convey
cd to their respective homes in the Naval
Hospital ambulance.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-27
AGAINST THE STEEL TRUST.
Labor Organizations Preparing q
Petition TO the Attorney General.

An executive meeting of the joint COM
mittee representing the local District
Assembly of the American Federation
of Labor the National Antitrust
League, and kindred interests advocat-
ing the movement to arraign the Steel
Trust before the courts. was held last
night in the rooms of the Antitrust
League. l229 Pennsylvania Avenue north
west. The petition which the committee
is preparing for presentation to Attorney
General Knox. requesting him to take
action against the Steel Trust, was under
discussion. and some progress was made
toward the completion Of the document
The committee anticipate that the petit
ton will be completed within a few days.
Confidence is expressed that with the
evidence of violations of the Sherman
Antitrust act by the Steel Trust. which
of the Attorney General with the petit
ton, he will be impelled to act.
The evidence in the possession of the
Joint committee they consider as most
conclusive. Only such instances of Vio-
lation of law as will be thought neceS-
sary to induce the Attorney General to
act will be submitted to him, and other
evidence will be held in reserve in case
of his failure to proceed against the
Steel Trust or for use in the courts at
such times as the Steel Trust may be
arraigned.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-27
THE CHINESE EXCLUSION ACT.
Local Labor Leaders Ask Reenact-
ment of the Geary Law.

AT meeting of the Central Labor
Union. held last night at Typographical
iempIe. 1t was reported by delegates
from the different affiliated organiza-
tons that the trades unionists in the Dis
trict will contribute literally in aid OF
the steel strikers. 1t was stated that the
matter has been taken under considera-
ton by the members of Columbia 'rvpo-
graphical Union. No. loi. and that a fund
is being raised for the benefit OF the
strikers.
In this connection II was said that at
the next meeting of Columbia Union 1t
is probable that an assessment Will be
levied on its members for the purpose
named.
Delegates from local union No. Is.
Brotherhood OF Electrical Workers, re-
ported that their organization had levied
an assessment OF 20 cents week on each
of its members for the benefit OF the
steel workers.
1t is expected when the central body
meets after Labor Day that all of the
affiliated unions will have reported their
action on the suggestion of contributing
to the strike fund.
Delegates from Engineers Union No. IA
reported that at the last meeting of that
fine of 81 on any member proven to have
purchased goods from non-union clerk.
Half of this fine is to be paid to the
union and the remainder to the person re-
porting the matter. In this connection it
should be stated that the Electrical
Workers Union has adopted a resolution
imposing a fine of s. on any of its men,
bers found patronizing a business house
which does not comply with the early
closing regulations established by the Re-
tail Clerks Union: that is, business
house which does not close on each day
of the week, except Saturday, at 6 p. m.
1t was stated that Bobinger Bros. have
settled their differences with the Central
Labor Union and their names have been
stricken from the unfair list.
The following preamble and resolution
in reference to Chinese and Japanese
labor were adopted
the Geary law. viii expire in 1902. and
statistics show the alarming increase of
Chinese and Japanese in this country;
and
Whereas it is a wel1-known fact that
the above mentioned act has been almost
openly violated in spirit and letter, many
Chinese have been allowed to enter this
country in violation of law.
Whereas Chinese and Japanese labor
is a menace to our labor organizations
generally; be 1t
Resolved. That this body call upon The
American Federation of Labor to call
session of its executive council, and that
il, in turn, appeal to all bodies subordi-
nate thereto. to draw up a petition to their
various Congressman and Senators re-
questing that this act be again put upon
the statute books to include both Chinese
and japanese. and be ii further
Resolved, That all honorable means be
used to have these resolutions embodied
into law at the expiration Of the present
Geary act: and be il further
Resolved, That all Cinnamon ad Japan
csc in this country in business. be COM
PEELED to take out citizenship papers or
be deported."
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-27
CAPTAIN FoRsYTH'S VIEWS.
Called Upon to Explain His samp-
son-SrhIey Interview.

The Navy Department late yesterday
afternoon decided to cali the attention of
Capt. James Mcqueen Forsyth, u. ).
N, to the alleged interview printed yes
terday morning in which he was quoted
as making certain remarks in regard to
the Sampson-Schley controversy. He Is
reported to have said that the dispute
which has waged for three years had its
inception in the fact that Sampson was
advanced over the heads Of other Of
ficers. Schley included, and placed In
command of the North Atlantic Squad
ron.
Yesterday morning there was a dispo-
stion on the part of the department to
allow the matter to go by unnoticed,
notwithstanding the fact that the state
ments attributed to him in a measure
criticise both the President and Secretary
Long, and are in direct violation of the
iatter's order enjoining officers and others
of the navy from making public utter
ances Upon the subject.
The department was inclined to the
view that perhaps Captain Forsyth had
not intended his remarks for publication
and also that he might not have been
correctly reported. Hence, as the matter
had not been reported to the department.
there was disposition not to see 1t Of
Totally.
This condition Of affairs did not con-
tinue throughout the day, however. Tor
ii is said Admiral CrowninShield read the
alleged interview and straightway Of
iicially brought it to the attention OF
acting Secretary Hackctt Admiral
rawri1shield is said to have deemed
tnft ne bad Eaen criticised by the state
b lit iiasis.G- go he WAS responsible
lng m sdtaH .cnas.4l II Sampson over
ScAifT ans hFs3 Is ls ssff ~ asked to
Pave the mattfr invest ~ tet
Accordingly aIg ilaeb+.r has t.rif=4
upon Captain Ecssy u 81 state vfaa. -
or not he gave be iutcrFtsn fluu'h1efi.
u II 50 q explaia r5s- "a T.ia ~ -
ooig- - IL possible that - ,a.s e.
unable 70 FERRY slse interc5eu iErf Hss .r,s4-
A- -Lc.lI.---Ll.l Lef- US -lla--. ~. :.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-27

ed the marchers. and subsequently retired
to his room. where he changed his habit
ments, and then proceeded to the sanctu-
airy of the Cathedral Here he held
short service.
The Cardinal this evening went into re-
treat. the annual retreat of the secu-
lar Catholic clergy of the archdiocese be-
gan at st. Marys Seminary. on North
Paca Street. at O'Clock. 1t will con-
tinue until next Saturday morning at s
o'clock.
The retreat will be conducted by the
Rev. James Kent Stone of the Passionist
Order, known in religion as Father t'idel-
is. He Is convert from the Prott slant
Episcopal Church. Bishop John Mona
CHAN of Wilmington. Del, will also take
part in the exercises.
About $50 ciergymen will assemble in
the retreat. The religious orders DO not
take part. as they have their own time
for this period of sec,usion from the
world, and while the seculars are thus
occupied they assume in some Instances,
the parish duties of visiting the sick etc.
The exercises of a retreat consist of pray
err. meditation. the hearing of sermons
and daily attendance at mass.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-27
BopY STILL IN TIE E1vEn.
tlssaeeesfsl EHoris 50 Find tie av-
..s.i4s Of Hrz. Psiea.

tIF.aeee Eforfs SO Ffnd TIE av-
.-s@iss Of Brz. Pyies.
The body of Sita e arev Pv.ss viz.
Of DR.. Pyles, OF Provioetf4 Hospital, hed
not been recovered late last ulEh from
the river near Marshall Hall. Hmser
master Sutton went down the river on
the Manchester last night and did not re-
turn to the city. A number of men are
at work dragging the river FOR the re-
mains
Owing to the fact that the police boat
Figilant is undergoing repairs, Harbor-
master Sutton is greatly hampered in the
work of finding the body of Mrs Pyles
1t has been customary heretofore, in such
cases of emergency. to make use of the
LOWE Randall as a substitute for the
Vigiiant. on this occasion, however. the
LOWE Randall is otherwise engaged and
10 steamer is at the disposal of the po-
lice. Notwithstanding this, the river ad-
jacent to the Marshall Hall pier, from
which Mrs. Pyles plunged to her death
late Sunday night, has been dragged time
and again without result. No trace of the
body has been found.
After spending Sunday at Marshall Hall
in company with her husband, Mrs. Pyles
vas drowned while on the point of reach
ing across the gang plank of the steamer
Manchester She fell between the steamer
and the pier and disappeared nj once in
the river. Her husband. father, and
mother were present when the tragedy
took place. Mrs. Pyles was twenty-five
wears old
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-27

t,dsar eiaat tt5r-~ years old. was ar
sast !! ftEf riEE' rs Jlceman Cornwell,
OF IT, lstr It station, charged
lTlth 7tes lit on Alice Scott,
sit es ne assault is said to
have been Fan It night in Southwest
N@aiiE .st3f y the home of the girl,
%hoas coE-it'o8 is not reported as Sc
rsous Complaint of the affair led to an
invf=flgffiar and Hunt was arrested at
hs hDnf raHr First and n Streets south
vest 30 A-lies knowledge of the as
saGit. no % lnthS or more ago, the po-
lice say. sitIa was suspected of n similar
crime, but IL some way ESCAPED prose-
cution. The prisoner says he is a huckS-
ter
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-27
ATTACKED AT THE STATION.
An Aged CoIored Woman Dies OF
Heart Failure.

Hannah Hudson. colored. aged eighty
two years. died last night at the Emer-
sency Hospital from heart failure. She
arrived in the city an hour prior to her
death and was shortly removed to the
hospital in the ambulance from the Penn
sylvania depot.
Mrs. Hudson is n native OF Boston,
Mass. She going to Dun Loring,
Va, twenty-five miles from this city. to
look out for certain property interests
there. While waiting for n train at the
depot. she was suddenly attacked by the
fatal malady.
The police summoned the ambulance
and "a hurry run was made to the hos
pital. Little could be done for the pa
tient and she died within short time.
Friends in Boston were notified of her
death by the police at a late hour.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-27

Detective Ned Horne returned last
night from Philadelphia with gold
watch and several diamonds. taken from
KID" Farrell, now under arrest there
for the local authorities. Farrell will be
brought here for trial within a few days
by deputy United States marshal. He
is charged with robbing a negro Jockey
while in this city about two weeks ago
The police are holding the jewelry recov-
cred from the prisoner as evidence against
him
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-27
EDUCATIONAL,
Law DEPARTMENT
National University,

Practical two-year course leading to degre,
Of LII. b. Postgraduate course of one additi0na
year lea.,:ng TO degree of Ii. NJ
SIth annual opening of all classes October l.
1901. At $50 O'Clock p. III. Evening sessions ex-
Clusively.
For Catalogue apply to EUGENE D. CARUSI,
Secretary anu Treasurer. Columbian Building.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-27

j. A. Phelps. aged sixty years, OF 239
Four-anda-half Street southwest, was
sent to the Emergency Hospital last night
from Maryland Avenue aSd Four-and-a-
half Street. He was suffering from n
scalp wound. caused by fall on the
sidewalk. After treatment Phelps was
able to go home.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-27
SPECIAL NOTICES.

SPECIAL NoTIcE-on and after Sunday, Sep
TENDER /, 1901 the Brightwood Railway Com
pany will be operated from Florida Avenue and
Street to the District line. Free transfers
between the BrightwoOd Railway Company and
the Metropolitan Railroad and Anacostia and
Potomac River Railroad companies will be abol-
isked Coupon tickets--four for y ccnts-scod
the lines Of the BriShtwoOd Metropolitan
and Capital Traction companies, may De pur-
chased of conductors the Brishtwood cars IN
accordance with the terms of the company 5
charter. II. W. FULLER, General Manager
Brightwood Railway Company.
SPECIAL NoTICE-The issue OF communication
books over the lines OF the Washington. Wood
side and Forest Glen and Brghtwood Railway
companies is suspended from this date until fur
ther notice. II. ". FULLER. General Manager
August q. 1901.
KNIGHTS OF ST. JOHN AND MALTA-The reg
uiar annual cOnvocaton OF the Chapter General
OF America, Knights OF ST. John and Malta,
for the election OF directors and other officers
for the ensuing year, and for the consideration
OF such other business may properly come
before the meeting. will be held al Odd Fell
lows Hall, +2S Seventh Street northwest in tbs
city of Washington, d. c.. on TUESDAY 81
DAY OF SEPTEMBER, \. D., 1901. A. @. S5S, 1t
10 O'CLOCK IN THE FORENOON. and will con-
tinue from day to day until the business which
may be brought before it has been completed
Dated July 10, 1901. FRANCIS HOUGIiTAI.ING,
Grand Chancellor (Secretary). Sc and IS Pins
Street, New York City, y. y.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-27
Paul Horizons sudden Death.

The police Of the Second precinct were
yesterday notified tina. Paul C. Horton.
oolored, fifty years of age died suddenly
at his home, AZ o Street northwest with
out medical attention. Coroner hewitt has
been notified and will probably issue the
niece ssary death certificate this morning.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-27
In MENlORIAM.

HAHN-In loving remembrance OF EDWIN j.
HAHN who died two years ago today. 1899.
oh. but those whose hearts have mourned
The loved of happier years:
And TO the dear memory turned
With grief too deep for tears.
Whose eyes have looked into the grave
Where Law their treasure low:
The good. the beautiful. the brave;
None none but they know
The chilling sense OF hopelessness.
OF light and gladness fed
That brushes down the aching heart
With that one sad word dead.
BY THE FAMILY
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-27
DIED.

HENSON-Departed this life on Sunday even
ing, August %. 1901, at $50 O'Clock MRS
ALICE HENSON.
Funeral will be held at Israel Church, We'd
nesday at O'Clock p. m.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-27
Sons OF Jonadnb Excursion.

Pioneer Council. No I. Sons of Jonadab,
hold their annual excursion today to
Marshall Hall. Boats leave at 10 a. m
and at go and $50 p. III. ->-
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-27
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Established 1876. Day or Night
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The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-27
ST. Johns College.

VERMONT AVE. AND THOMAS CIRCLE
A Select Day School for Young Men and Boys
English, Science, and Business Courses.
Apply for Catalogue to BROTHER ABDAS
president.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-27
ST. MARY'S ACADEMY,
Alexandria Va.

Boarding and Day School for Young Ladies and
Children. The sd year begins Tuesday, Sept 8.
Terms moderate. For catalogue address SISTER
SUPERIOR.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-27
ROCKVILLE. MARYLAND.

Academy for boys. Home life and individual
Instruction. Terms moderate. Address
W. p MASON L. s n A.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-27

J. WILLIAM LEE,
Undertaken and Livery.
ss2 Penn. Ave. n. W.. Washington, D. c.
The National tribune., 1901-01-31

and stragglers. That isn't square deal,
by any means. We don't deserve it at
all, and I'll tell you so, right to your face
Gen. Sherman, you can't be so unfair
as to do that" said 81, earnestly.
Look here, General, that's low-down
play to make to such men as US, added
Shorty.
The General turned his stern glance
from Shad's set face to Sis seriously re-
proachful countenance, and Shorty's, blaz-
ing with ill-concealed anger. His rugged
countenance changed, and softer light
came into his piercing, steel-blue eyes.
Yes, yes; l remember you now" he said.
''You were under Col. Bonesteel on that
boat. You certainly are entitled to con-
sideration and a hearing. Dayton, III
let Mai. Mccoy do what I'd intended for
you. Look into this matter carefully, and
do the right thing. Don't let any injus-
tice be done. I'm too busy, men, to at
tend to it myself"
Thank you, General" said Shad and
81, saluting.
What's the matter with Uncle Billy
Sherman?" yelled Shorty. 'Nothing's the
matter with him. H-e-'s-a-tl-r-i-g- hit
Three cheers for. Gen. Sherman"
They were given with will by every
body. The rain stopped, the clouds cleared
away, and the sun came out.
Col Dayton listened to Shads story
and accepted every word of it.
Certainly. Certainly. Plain as day,
he said. Il knew you were all right. as
soon as l got you placed as the Sergeant
The National tribune., 1901-01-31
THE ELL REPORTED.

After much earnest discussion, extend
ing over several sessions, the House Com
mittre on Invalid Pensions finally, on Fri
day last, by a vote of Z to 4, agreed to
report the bill favorably, and recommend
its passage at this session. Past Com
mander-in-Chief Shaw, now Representa-
tive from New York and member of
the Committee, made n resoIute fight for
the bill, and said to the Committee:
This Pension Court of Appeals Bill is
one that | recommended to the Grand
Army of the Republic when Commander
in-Chief last year. 1t was drawn up I'M
der the special direction of Mai. Gen. Dan
iel L. Sickles, George ii. Patrick and my
self, rs q subcommittee appointed by the
Pension Committee Of the q. A. X. This
bill has been carefully drawn, fully and
widely criticised by the ablest jurists Of
this country, and has received the indorse-
ment of representatives of the As Depart
meHt Encampments OF the Grand Army
of the Republic. 1t was specially com
mended to the comrades of the Nation at
the last National Encampment, at Chica-
go, in my annual report as COmmander-in-
Chief, and the National Encampment
unanimously Endorsed this bill and com
mended it to the favorable consideration
OF Congress. The bill in question was
framed after the Court of Claims Act, in
large measure, and it was so drawn as to
enable the Court to work off large mum
Der of cases each month.
1.-THE Grand Army of the Republic is
Overwhelmingly in favor of this bill, and
no other one act has been rs widely in
dorsed and commended as has this Pen
sion Court of Appeals Bill.
"Commander-in-C Chief Leo Rassieur and
the Pension Committee of the Grand Army
of the Republic appeared before this Com
mittee few days ago and strongly rec
commended it TO their favorable attention.
st is the one bill comrades of the
Grand Army desire in order that the long
and fast accommodating pension appeal
cases may be adjudicated. l unhesitat-
ingly state that the rejection of this bill
by this committee will cause great irrita
ton and disappointment among all com
rades of the Grand Army of the Republic.
who have set their hearts on this worthy
and just measure for securing Justice in
their pension appeal cases. / earnestly
present these facts in the hope that this
Committee will grant the wishes of the
The National tribune., 1901-01-31

ROASTED grasshoppers and baked moths
are great Filipino delicacics. They take
the place of peanuts and sailed almonds
in this country. The roasting takes off
the wings, legs and heads of the insects
and leaves a crisp, toothsome morsel
There is some sort of satisfaction in know
ing that somewhere the voracious eaters
are vOraciously eaten. 1t might be good
thing to import some FilipinOs to Kansas
and let them board awhile on the grass
hoppers there. The danger would be that
after they got taste of Kansas bread
and meat they would not eat anything
else
The National tribune., 1901-01-31
ROUGH RIDING ON THE PLAINS.
A Troopers Story of Fifty Years Ago

In the issue of Feb. II we shall be-
gin the publication of n serial under the
above title The author is Robert Morris
Peck. late Co. II, 4th L. s. Cav, and the
story covers five years of the most cx-
citing service just prior to the war Of the
rebellion His command was engaged in
protecting the great trails across the
plains to Pixies Peak and to Santa Fe,
and also the frontier settlements. The au-
thor was also i'll the Kansas troubles. He
knew Kit Carson, Jim Bridger, Wild Bill
and other famous scouts and Indian fight
ers. His company and regimental officers
were all men who afterward became Cen
erals in the war of the rebellion, and his
narrative abounds in stories about them
in their younger days.
1t is impossible in brief notice to give
a proper idea of the scope of the MARIA
tive, but suffice it to say that wild adj
ventures, daring enterprises and thrilling
episodes race after each other in every
chapter. There is no time to stop for
breath, so intense is the interest. Through
it all runs likewise a vein of humor that
lightens the dark sides OF the story and
makes altogether the most charming as
well as most exciting serial we have had
the good fortune to secure for our read
ers.
Wait for it, and you will not miss a
copy of the paper for the next six months
for the price of years subscription.