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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-26
DISTRICT DAY AT BUFFALO.
Commissioners to select Date for
Special Exercises.

The Commissioners have received from
William j. Buchanan. Director General of
the Pan-American Exposition. TO be held
in Buffalo this year. an invitation to des-
ignate a date which may be placed on the
programme as District of Columbia
Day Director Buchanan states that he
has been instructed by the executive COM
mittee to make the request, which is SINH
lar to those made of the several States.
The letter, which is addressed to Com
missioner Macfarland, reads:
Il am instructed by the Executive Com
mittee of the Exposition TO express TO you
the qualification it would afford the man
agoment to be able TO designate, as a
compliment to your District, some day
during the period of the Exposition which
would be known as District of Columbia
Day. on that day special exercises
would be held and We should endeavor
not only to make it memorable event
in the life of the Exposition. but that we
might have the pleasure of the Attendance
at that time of your Commission and as
many of the people OF your District as
possible.
''WiIl you be good enough to bring this
subject to the attention of your Commits
sion and let me know at the earliest pos
sible date of the selection you might care
to make for such a day. A similar letter
is being sent to all of the States, and
hence it will be necessary to find some
general scheme of dates that will cover
all Of the requirements.
Possibly you have some one day which
historically. or, for other reasons, would
be most agreeable to you, and if it is
practicable for the exposition to desig-
nate that day ] need not add that it
would afford US great pleasure TO do SO,
hence my desire to be informed with re-
gard to your wishes in the premises at
the earliest practicable moment"
Speaking Of the matter yesterday, Com
missioner Macfarland said that the Com
missioners discussed the matter on Satur-
day, and had determined that they would
ask such suggestions as the people of The
District might have to make in regard
to a date for the proposed District Day
at the Buffalo Exposition. He said that
the Commissioners thought that before
naming the day the views of those who
might attend and OF others who might
have day TO suggest should be obtained.
The Board, therefore, asks for such sug
gestions. and Mr.. mcfarland indicated
that II would be best for all concerned if
the suggestions to be offered were made
In writing and sent to the President of
the Board of Commissioners.
Mr.. mcfarland said he and his col
leagues were gratified at receiving the in
Vitation. and that 1t was their intention
10 respond to it, and II possible to have
a District Day at Buffalo. which would
be creditable to the District as the Capt.
tai of the Nation He said that If Wash
ington was to appear only as a city, ii
would be of small consequence. but to go
to Buffalo in the same class as the SOW
ereigr States Of the Union was to his
MIND placing the District where it ought
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-26
PROTEST AGAINST DISCHARGES.
Union Employees Accuse Traction
Company of Discriminating.

At a meeting of the Central Labor
Union held last night the secretary was
instructed to communicate by letter with
the officers of the Washington Traction
and Electric Company and protest agaius;
the discharge of members of the Anal
gamated Association of Railway EN-
ployes of America by the company
The letter, IT is said. will state tiat the
union is aware that the members of the
railway employees union are being dis
eliminated against by the management
of the company and that this action will
be met by the union with discrimination
against the syndicate lines by members
of organized labor. 1t was also stated
that the fight for the members of the
Street Railway Union will be carried into
the Congressional district in New Jersey
represented by Mr.. McDermott the Presi-
dent of the Washington Traction and
Electric Company
Since the organization of the Anal
gamated Association of Railway En-
ployes of America, it is said that about
100 of its members have been discharged
by the management of the Washington
Traction and Electric Company.
The special committee which was ap-
pointed at the last meeting to investi-
gate the report concerning the violation
of the eight-hour law in work being done
at the Treasury building by a local con-
idctoF, stated tnat while II believed the
law was violated evidence could not be
procured upon which to base a prosecu-
ton.
The secretary was also instructed to
communicate with the District Commits
sloneIs and enter a protest against the
working OF the chain gang upon the pub
ne streets. to the detriment of honest
iaborers, who are in want of employm ant.
r. w. Oyster, formerly an active mem
Der OF Columbia Typographical Union, No.
lGl, addressed the meeting on the ones.
IONS OF suffrage ana taxation in the
District He also requested the union 10
make a protest against the proposed So
V1VU bond issue for the extension of
streets The subjects of Mr.. OYSTERS re-
MARKS was made special order. and will
be considered at the next meeting.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-26
THREE NEW SMALLPOX CASES.
CoIOred People Suffering From the
Disease Taken to the Hospital

Granville White and Charles Davis, both
colored. twenty and seventeen years old
respect rely, were removed to the small
pox hospital yesterday from Freedmen's
Hospital They contracted the disease
from Frank Rails, "a patient, who was
taken from the hospital about ten days
ago. White and Davis were unde- treat
ment at the hospital for diseases other
than smallpox, and were confined in the
same ward with Rails when he first dis
played symptoms of the disease.
They were closely watched for any
symptoms of the disease since that time
and were promptly taken to the small
pox hospital yesterday when the erup-
tions first made their appearance.
Archie Campbell. another colored man.
about forty-five years old who lives at
1903 Kings Court southeast, was taken
to the smallpox hospital last night. Sew
en- other members of the family, three
adults and four children. who had suf-
fered exposure from him, were sent to
the Detention Camp.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-26
REMEMBERED BY FRIENDS.
entertainment rendered Soldiers
Returned From the PbiIipnipes

The return from the Philippines of
Thomas w. Jones, corporal of the Elev-
enth United States Cavalry, and Louis
Rickel. private of the same regiment,
was marked last night by banquet Civ
en- TO the troopers by friends in rooms
over the Lincoln National Bank, Seventh
and ID Street northwest. a programme
including music, Rotations, etc, occu-
pied the evening.
Between and Y o'clock the rooms
were crowded with guests and all made
merry. jeremiah Horrigan made an ad-
dress OF welcome to the soldier boys,
Johnnie Jones sang, and Reuben
Fearns delivered n recitation IN good
irish brogue. The Elite quartette, the
Lloyd brothers. dancers; J. X. james, and
James Harriss, also contributed to the
programme. Refreshments were served
at late hour
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-26
The Dose Proved FatnI.

Harry Baldwin, the nineteen-months-
old son of Henry II. Baldwin, machinist
at the navy yard. and who drank small
quantity of hydrocholoric acid Sunday
evening. at the home of its parents, 1910
e Street northeast. died at an early hour
yesterday morning from the effects of the
poison. Coroner hewitt made a thorough
Investigation and deciding that no in
quest was necessary issued a certificate
Of accidental death.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-26

The following deaths for forty-eight hours
were reported at the Health Department up TO
noon yesterday; Malinda Underwood, 90 years;
Elizabeth Able. 50 years; Sophia Broilers. 81
years, Tillery Davis, q years; George ;. King.
50 years; Benjamin Shields, IS years; Sarah Jane
Douglass 81 years: Ella V. c. Browning. 81
wears; William Bladen, 50 years; Amanda smith
az wears; Georgiana Washington. a years; Clar-
ence f. Brainard 80 years; Alexander Campbell,
80 years; Sarah j. Short, 20 years; Eanora Cas-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-26
Says n Stranger Robbed Him.

Lesley Kincaid. a negro. twenty years
old, is under arrest at the Sixth precinct
station charged with stealing 81 from
James Wright. also oolored, a stranger
from West Virginia. 1t appears from
statements made by Wright that Kin
caid, after making his acquaintance in
the Pennsylvania Railroad station last
night. proceeded to rob him. Wright
sought Detective Hewlett when he dis
covered his loss and secured the arrest
of the prisoner. Kincaid denies his guilt
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-26

Owing TO the prevalence OF colds and grip.
there have been many cases of pneumonia dur
ing the past few months. IL has been oh
served however. that the grip never results in
pneumonia when Chamberlain's Cough Remedy IS
used Among the tens OF thousands who used
that remedy during the prevalence of grip in
the past ten years not one case has been re-
ported that did not recover. which shows that
remedy to be a certain preventive of pneumonia
For sale by Henry Evans. wholesale and retail,
and all druggists.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-26

DIR. j. b. Nichols, of 1881 Street north
west has submitted to the Commissioners plans
for hospital laboratory and morgue, showing
first floor basement for storage purposes. ana
an attic or second story for Photographic or
other purposes which may present themselves
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-26
unve You catarrh Tnint.-Here's

strong evidence of the quickness and sureness OF
that wonderful remedy. DR.. Agnews Catarrhal
Powder 'For years | was 4 victim Of Chronic
Catarrh-tried many remedies. but cure was
news Catarrhal Powder First application gave
me instant relief, and in incredibly short
while | was absolutely cured. James Headey.
Dundee n Y Fifty cents. Sold by F. $. Will
lams Ninth and Streets Edmonds & Williams.
Third street and Pennsy lyana Ayenue.-Is.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-26
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
In the Smallpox Service.

Acting upon the recommendation OF the Health
Officer the Commissioners have appointed Annie
Thomas laborer in the smallpox service with COM
pcnsation at $50 per day. The appointment
takes effect from March 20.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-26

National-Anuie Russell in "A Royal Family, "
evening.
Columbia-"The BuTgomaster," evening.
Chase's New Grand-Polite vaudeville, after
noon and evening.
Lafavette-''The Only Way" evening.
Academy-Terry McGosern in The Bowery
After Dark" afternoon and evening
Kernan's-''Miss New York. DR., Burlesquers,
afternoon and evening.
Bijou-"Fads and Follies Burlesquers," after
noon and evening.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-26

sell. % years. Eleanor May Shipman. 3 years;
Alfred L.. Zimmerman years; Elanora Jett,
years; Maria Washington, years; Willie Shall
lenburg II months; Ruth Talbert, months;
Thena jackson. months; Victoria Caaveehio,
l3 days. and infant OF George and Annie Carter,
10 hours.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-26

Acting the Recommendation OF Z. g. DAVIS
Collector OF Taxes. the Commissioners have voted
to grant the request of S. C. Raub. of Sl6 Eighth
Street northwest for refund of the duplicate
payment on the part of lot ), square 5s2, for
th, wear 1897
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-26
A District Boy Going to West Point.

The President mas appointed Burns Ma
gruder a son of DIR. G.. l.. Magruder. of
this city, as a cadet at West Point from
the District of Columbia. He is to re-
port on June 10.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-26

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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-26
A PREVENTIVE of PNEUMONIA.

Two per cent paid all deposits subject to check
at will. Union Trust & Storage Co, 1il4 F St
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-26
THE ST,

Highest temperature, p. m......-.-..-......-.o,
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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-26


John c. Haley, of 90l East Capitol
Street, recently wrote 10 the Commission
ers asking to be informed under what
retrictions he might be permitted to erect
ard operate an acetylene searchlight at
the above address during a part of the
coming summer.
Walter c. Allen, the Electrical En-
gineer, in reporting upon the communica-
ton of Mr. Haley, states that in a per-
soaal interview 1t was explained to him
that ii was intended to operate the search
light on the bay window projection
throwing the light westward on East Cap
itol Street approximately as far as Sew
enth Street. 1t was explained that the
light would be stationary, and would be
used to attract the attention of people
In the cars and others in the street. 1t
is intended, also, or. Allen said, to place
an advertisement IN the cars. calling at
tention to the light. so that those who
might desire TO do so could get off and
patronize Mr.. Haley's soda fountain.
The Electrical Engineer informed the
Commissioners that in his opinion it
would not be desirable TO have the bright
rays of scarchlisht thrown upon the
street in the manner suggested. He
thought ii might frghten horses, as well
as annoy the motormen on the cars, even
binding them so that they could not see
to operate their cars properly. Mr.. Allen
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-26

Lamps lit today. $3.50 r. NJ
Lamps out tomorrow............--... An
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Sun rose. $50 AN. Sun sets. ..6:lI p.
Moon rose. ............ Moon sets. .l2'Zo A.
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suggested that the matter be referred to
the Police Department for its consdera-
ton, and this action was taken by the
Commissioners yesterday.
The Commissioners have had under con-
sideration the application of Bond &
Davidson for a projection beyond the
building line for the purpose of construct
ing a vault under the sidewalk at the
southwest corner of Fourteenth Street
and New York Avenue northwest.
The Inspector of Buildings. in referring
the application to the Commissioners, in
| formed them that the proposed vault will
interfere with several trees, an electric
conduit, and possibly affect the line Of a
proposed sewer.
d. K. McComb. the Superintendent of
Sewers. in considering the matter, rec
commended to the Commissioners that the
floor of the vault be limited to the depth
of nine and one-half feet below the ad-
jacent curb grade. This, Mr.. McComb
thinks, will afford proper depth for the
sewer, the construction of which has been
ordered
Therefore il has been determined that a
permit shall be issued to the applicants
to construct the vaults described subject
to the right of way through the same on
the part of the District of any water
pipes, gas pipes, sewers, conduts, or
other pipes which 1t shall be deemed nee
essary to construct for the District. The
TO understand tnat tDeN
must conform their occupation of the
vault space to the needs of the District
in this respect
T. a. Rover, residing at the corner of
North Capitol and II Streets northeast
few days ago applied to the Commits
sioners for the refund of the amount paid
by him for the repair of water pipes at
s0i North Capitol Street, alleged to have
been damaged by worikmen of the Dis
trict of Columbia.
The Superintendent of Sewers. in re-
porting upon the request. informed the
Commissioners that in making excavation
at the point mention a defective water
pipe was found badly decayed and vast
ing large quantities of water. II was
temporarily fixed by the use of a piece of
rubber hose and the matter referred to
the Water Department and the owner
was notified to repair the pipe
The Superintendent of Sewers states
that in his opinion the charge is not a
proper one against the sewer division.
The Commissioners have approved the
above report.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-26
TUESDAY, MARCH &c. 1901.
TEMPERATURE

Rain today; fresh TO brisk southeriy WINDS, De-
coming westerly. Fair tomorrow.
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suggested that the matter be referred to
the Police Department for its considera-
ton, and this action was taken by the
Commissioners yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-26
AFFAIRS OF THE DISTRICT
The Third Assistant Chief Engineer
Enters Upon His Duties.

Foreman Frank Wagner Rises
Notch in the Fire Department-The
Tax Sale Book Criticised - New
Poles Needed on Congress Heights.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29

TURKEYS D1LAToRY TACTICS.
French Ambassador Compelled to r,

French Ambassador Compelled to Put
More Pressure the Porte.
Constantinople, Aug. 27.-M. Con-
STAINS, the French ambassador, after
making farewell calls on his col
leagues, left here yesterday on board
the Nautour for Stamboul, where he
will take the train.
Paris. Aug. 27.-Sultan Abdul Ham
ids persistence in procrastinating
methods continue to disturb the
Turkish relations with France. His
trade giving satisfaction in the quays
question was taken as indicating that
he would accept the entire French
claims, but NJ. Constans telegraphed
yesterday that the sultan was still
holding out against the claims pay.
ment of the three Frenchmen, dating
back many years and amounting to
several million francs, for which NJ.
Constans demanded a settlement and
declared he would leave Constantine
pie yesterday unless the matter was
settled. This action, however, will
only be manifestation of dissatis-
faction, and not a rupture of rela-
tions, as the councillor of the French
embassy will take over the affairs of
the embassy and continue the nego-
tions. M. Constans ostensibly will
leave on vacation. No word has
been received from him yet regarding
yesterdays developments.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29
FRENCH PRESSURE WINS
Turkey Yields at Last to the De-
nands Upon Her.

Constantinople, Aug. 26. - The.
Quays company question has been
settled, as expected, in accordance
with the desires of France.
An imperial trade has been issued:
ordering that the company shall be,
allowed to exercise rreely all the
rights granted by the concession.
Paris, Aug. 26.-Turkey has yield.
ed to French pressure, as was newt,
able, and full rupture of the rela-
lions between the two countries has
been averted. The official commun-
ique announcing the granting of the
French demands issued this morn
ing follows: Gin consequence of the
declaration made to the porte by
the French ambassador that he acts
under instructions of the minister
of foreign affairs, an imperial trade
has been issued directing that no
obstacle shall be placed in the way
of the free exercise by the Quays
company of the rights of using their
concession"
A firman for the settlement of the
matters in question WILL it is be-
lieved, be ssued shortly.
The foreign office officials do not
conceal their delight at the settle
ment of the Turkish difficulty. Dur
ing the last few days it was evident
that some anxiety was felt lest the
affair mar the festivities on the occa.
sion of the cars visit.
The correspondent of the Associ-
ated Press learns that M. Constants
dispatch was very brief, but it leaves
no doubt that the sultan has yielded
all that was wanted in the matter
of the quays, by issuing an trade rec
ognizing the full rights, claimed by
the French company, to extend it's
operations, buy land and start fer
ries, also removing the annoying re-
strictions hitherto imposed by the
custom and police officials. This not
only ended the disputes, but ends
also all questions of the repurchase
of the company's concession by the
porte at the present time.
Regarding the other French claims
as their amount has been admitted
by Turkey. the negotiations only
turn the matter of payment. This
will be arranged quickly.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29
SHERIFF wHIPs 4 MO q,
alabama Onicial with . Little Band Z
Deputies Protects a Prinoner

Deputies Protects a Prisoner.
Asheyille, Ala, Aug. "a. Sheriff
North, with a posse of stwenty-seven
men, fought and whipped a mob OF
400 armed citizens who were deter
mined to lynch Jim Brown, negro,
under sentence of death. In the bat
tie three members of the mob were
wounded, two of them fatally, and the
crowd dispersed, at least temporarily.
| Brown, the negro, was convicted at
> special term of court of an assault
upon a white woman, and sentenced
to hang September 20. The court di-
rected Sheriff North to take the oon-
demned man to Birmingham for safe
keeping until the date of his execu-
ton. When this became noised about
the neighbors of the woman, mostly
farmers and planters from Spring.
willie, organized for the purpose of
taking the negro from the sheriff ana
| lynching him.
| The court house was speedily sur
founded and the leaders of the mob
| demanded that the sheriff surrender
the negro. The plucky officer replied
that the prisoner had been committed
to his custody for safe-keeping and
that he would promptly shoot the
first man that set foot in the court
house. After hasty consultation a
member of the mob dashed up the
court house steps, firing revolver.
A general fusilade followed, over
100 shots being fired. The sheriff.
force fired through the windows and
doors and the mob retreated, firing
back as it went. Walter Blankenship
was shot through the head with a
Winchester ball. Arthur Blankenship
was shot in the head and shoulders
with buckshot. Both will die. A boy
named Handy was shot in the head.
A heavy rain came up and the mob
sought shelter in the nearby stores.
The officers took advantage of this
lull and spirited the negro away in
charge of two special deputies. He
was gotten safely aboard freight
train for birmingham.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-08-29
Leaves Wife to Nurse a Leper.

St. Louis. Aug. 21.-Dr. Louis
Knapp, aged 40, a practicing physi-
clan of this city, has forever seperat-
ed himself from his wife and four
children, and will become isolated
from the world, to nurse Dong Gong,
the Chinese leper, who was found
here two weeks ago. The doctor,
who is graduate of Detroit medi-
cal college, took final leave of his
family yesterday. With his patient
and prisoner as his only companion,
DR.. Knapp will live in three room
frame house at quarantine until the
necessity for his services are ended.
r. L. Godkin, formerly editor of the
New York Evening Post, concerning
whose health alarming statements
have recently been made. is in the
New Forest, Hampshire, England, in
better health than when he left New
York in May.
1t costs some thing to call man a
rooster in Abingdon, Ill. John j.
Rogers, of that town, painted pic
ture of a rooster wearing stovepipe
hat, and labeled with the initials of
an acquaintance. The aggrieved per-
son sued for $4,000. In defense,
Rogers swore that the plaintiff had
no means of support, and roasted at
the home of his parents. The jury
awarded one cent to the plaintiff.