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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-21

the nurse She left the bedside of Can't
ner to answer the summons and remained
away several minutes attending to the
wants of another patient. When she re-
turned to Ward Cantner had gone.
The nurse made a hasty search for the
missing patient. The little window al
most adjoining his bed was open. Moth
ing could be seen of Cantner, but so evil
dent was the method Of his escape that
the nurse at once notified DR.. Riggles. of
the resident staff of the hospital. The
physician visited the ward and several
patients were questioned, but none had
seen the departure of Cantner.
Meanwhile the patient had made his
way down four stories to the ground,
scantily attired and in the rain. The
street was deserted, and he hurried down
Fourteenth Street toward pennsylvania
Avenue northwest. Several persons passed
him by Cantner finally walked into an
Avenue drug store.
ported to have said. Il need sleep, ana
badly, too, so give me the drug, II you
please" The clerk on duty noted the
emaciated appearance of the stranger ana
his scanty attire and refused to sell the
poisonous drug asked for. Cantner then
left the store, muttering, 1t is said, and
started up Thirteenth Street.
Policeman Oriani met Cantner, and, be-
cause of his condition. took the patient
TO the station. At first Cantner seemed
unable TO give a clear idea of his identity,
or from where he came. He was closely
questioned, and it finally developed that
he was Il patient 1T Columbian University
Hospital. A telephone message was sent
TO the institution, and a reply received
that Cantner had escaped from the insti-
tuition Shortly afterward DR.. Riggles
reached the station in a carriage, and
Cantner was turned over to him and re-
turned TO the hospital.
DR.. Riggles said last night that Cant,
ner was not making the progress desired
toyya I'd recovery. His mental affection.
said the physician, lis most obstinate, and
does not seem to respond to treatment.
The police made no report of the escape
of Cantner, although he was held at the
station for over an hour. 1t is understood
the patient is from Virginia. He is TWEEN
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IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.

Lamps lii today. .-.....'...'.''....''i: - L
Lamps out tomorrow. ....................i:23 A.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT CHANGES.
Promotions and Details Announced
by Major Sylvester.

Major Sylvester yesterday forwarded TO
the District Commissioners his recon-
mendations for the following changes,
promotions, and appointments in the Po-
lice Department:
]. A. Springmann, telephone operator at
headquarters, to be stationkeeper at No.
2 stationhouse. vice George =. Butler, de-
ceased; f. j. Hewston, clerk at the House
of Detention. to I'LL the position vacated
by Springmann; w. b. Edmonstoh, van
dryer Of the HOUSE Of Detentiop, TO be
ciisefTn, in place OF revision promoted, and
John Sweettney, colored, TO be van driver
Clifford f. Grant, who for two years
has been street crossing policeman AT the
corner OF Pennsylvania Avenue and Ninth
Street, Is recommended for appointment
as "A member of the police force, vice
Charles w Skinner resigned. Grant was
formerly member of the regular police
force.
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Are veterinary Surgeons.

The annual commencement Of the United States
College of Veterinary Surgeons was held in the
lecture hall of the college 800 Street north
west, Thursday night The degree Of doctor OF
veterinary science conferred the following
graduates; Samuel II. Saul Alabama; John c.
Hcde. Washington. ID. C.; Loxla Edwards, Ala
hama; Robert ". Summers, Buffalo, y. Y;
James r. Covert Nebraska. The dean OF tho
faculty. Dr. C. Is. Robinson. presented the
diplomas and made few remarks to the grad
yates lie was followed by Profs. Acheson,
Turner and Hedrck. The va.edictory was de
liyered by Samuel II. Saul. Dr. John G. Heide
also made a few remarks.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-21
Sons and Daughters of Maine.

The Sons and Daughters of Maine held their
regular meeting last night at their rooms, 40
Tenth Street northwest. Alter the business was
transacted Mr.. Alonz0 Lewis gave talk on
Cuba and Her People interspersed with songs
and recitations. r. \. Dnsmore and |. NJ. Bond
entertained the society with discourses on Lives
of Great Men," and Wild Western Life" The
next meeting will be held Saturday, May 1.
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The Baltimore and OHIO Railroad company was
made the defendant in suit filed yesterday by
Edward ]. Histon. who claims $4,000 as damages
for personal injuries. Hston states that on De
cember ) last he was employed by the defendant
company and while at work at Trinidad @as in
jured in a collision between a locomotive and
car He states that he was knocked down, and
one of his hands crushed to inCapactate
him for manual labor. Iliston is represented by
v. II. SOhon as counsel.
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Sun rose......5:l7 AN. Sun sets. .6:42 7. VI
Moon rises............ Moon sets. 1913 7. NJ
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William II. Wambold, thrty-hve years of age,
fell at the corner Of Twentieth and Streets
northwest last night about o'clock and s'is-
tanned a cut across the face. A passing citizen
rendered assistance and the Third precinct police
later sent Wambold 10 the Emergency Hospital
il the patrol wagon.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-21
One Marriage License Issued.

marriage license was issued yesterday 70
Frank D. Babcock and Mamie t. Babcock, both
OF Providence r. ].
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Mr. George ". Driver invites his patrons ant
friends To the dailv business mons luncheon II :3
to 2. to Q, aud Saturday nights to IL.
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Toilet Sacrifice.
AIINLM FACED ALWAYS KEEP CLEAN soc GRADE w
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Chr aRssn OillafS
SUNDAY, APRIL 81, 1901.

Continued cloudy weather today; probabl,
rain; colder; tomorrow fair; warmer; winds shift
ing to high northwesterly.
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Veteran Campaigns of the 6Sh Ohio.
Veteran Campaigns of the 6Sth Ohio.
By M. B. LOOP.

tain speaks as follows: "At o'clock in
the afternoon we observed signs of a
great commotion in the fort, which told
us of the approach of Hazen's assaultine
columns. The sun was sinking, and |
was getting impatient. Another signal
came from Hazen. and l replied, Go
ahead as friendly steamer was ap-
preaching from below. The officers on
the steamers had seen us and signaled,
Who are your The reply was signaled
back, Gen Sherman Again the signal
came, Is Fort McAllister takenE The
reply was, No, not yet; but will be in q
minute Just at that moment the boys
in blue came out of the wood that en-
veloped the fort with colors flying and
steady pace. The fort belched forth with
heavy guns, and for a moment Hazen's
assaulting column We're hid from view in
the sulphurous smoke of battle.
"As the smoke lifted the parapets Of
the fort could be seen lined with the blue.
We signaled the glad event to our friends
on the gunboat, whose view of the fort
was obstructed by a point of timber,
Fort McAllister is taken! Hurrahr
Gen. Sherman now made a demand for
the surrender of the city of Savannah,
but Hardee stubbornly refused to comply.
We therefore began to thoroughly intrench
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Michael and His Honor.
~, ., -.

BE was rather the worst for speakeasy
liquor when he faced the. Magistrate in the
Central Police Court yesterday morning
and it didn't require rich brogue to in
dicate his ancestry. The remnants of /,
fighting Sunday jag had left him very
loquaciOus.
what is your nameF' asked the Magis
trate.
Michael O'HallOran," was the reply.
what is your Occupationr'
"Phwat's that?"
"What is your occupation? What worl
do you do?"
"Oi'm a sailor"
The Magistrate looked incredulous 81
don't believe you ever saw a ship," he
said.
''Didn't Oh, thin said the prisoner
can phwat do viz t'ink Oi cum over in, q
hackT'
After that it went hard with Michael
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MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK, MD.
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.

This delightful resort, high up in the
Allegheny Mountains, ON the broad
plateau known as the Glades, on the MaiI
Line of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
opened on June 1st, and excursion tick
cts are on sale at all ticket offices at Very
Low Rates. The special attractions this
year will be the West Virginia State
Teachers Meeting, on July I'd to 4th; the
Inter Denominational Camp Meeting
July 9th to 18th; Woman's Home Mis-,
sionary Society, July Goth; Woman's
Foreign Missionary Society, July
9th; Chautauqua Summer Schools,
August LIST to 10Th, and the An
nual Session of the Mountain Chautau-
qua, August 1st to 2Sth. There will be
special excursions from New York, Phila-
delphia. Baltimore, Washington and in
termediate stations on July 10 and Aug
ust 7th, for which special low rates will
be named.
For detailed information, call on or ad-
dress Ticket Agents Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad.
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The Weather Service of the Philippines

The Jesuit fathers of Manila have main
tanned a meteorological observatory fol
many years. Since 1894 Father Algue has
made a special study of the typhoons OF
the region. His extensive report on the
subject is now in course of publication as
a Congressional document Senate Docu-
ment No. 13S, Fifty-sixth Congress. First
SESSION.. Early in 1900 Philippine
Weather Service independent of the
United States Weather Bureau for the
present) was organized and it is now in
operation. Some 20 telegraphic stations
are equipped and in correspondence with
the central office at Manila. The storm
warnings already issued have been very
valuable to merchant shipping and to the
vessels of our navy.
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Monument Unvailed at Battle Creek.

beautiful soldiers monument erected
in memory of the dead soldiers of the civil
war was unvailed at Battle Creek, Mich,
Memorial Day, in the presence of large
gathering. The occasion was made auspi-
cious by the presence of Senator Julius G.
Burrows and Gen. Elwell S. Otis, who
made brief addresses. The oration dedi-
eating the monument was made by State
Auditor General Powers
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This VIII Intarest Many

F. w. Parkhurst, the Boston publisher. saws
that if any one WHO'S afflicted With rheumatism
In any form. or neuralgia, will send their ad-
dress to him ut box i5ui, Boston, Mass. he viii
direct them to perfect cure. He has nothing
10 sell or give, only tells you how he was cured
Hundreds have tested 1t with success
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Those Dear Girls.
(.Judge.

ID UuRt.T
Mabel-Did you know that Lucy has a
frame of iron?
Lena-No; but 1 noticed that her last
dress fitted better.
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20,G00. Its buildings were of brick ana
wood; its streets regular, crossing each
other at right angles, and at many cross
ings were located small public parks, Of
which there were "a. Many of the parks
were lined with beautiful trees, while 9th
ers contained large marble shafts, erected
to the memory of noted men of American
history.
We visited the place known in Amer
lean history as Jasper Spring" or stood
under the shadow of monuments erected
to the memory of noted men of former
ages-Warren, Oglethorp, Pulaski, and
many others. But the most interesting
to us was a still, quiet place called Bon
aventure,' where quaint marble slabs
overgrown with moss stood like lone sem
tinels over the tombs of men of former
times. The gray moss hanging ghOstlike
from the highest trees to the ground gave
to the place truly weird appearance.
On Dec. 81 we heard of the battle be-
tween Gems. Thomas and Hood at Nash
vile. and that Hood had been whipped
and his broken columns driven in con-
fusion across the Tennessee River.
Saturday, Dec. 24. some of the boys
made an effort to find something in the
city for breakfast on Christmas morn
ing. But becoming disgusted at the high
prices, they returned TO camp and con-
tented themselves with hardtack, coffee
and bacon.
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Fame and fortune await the man who
will invent an alarm clock that will not
only wake US up. but make US feel like
getting up.-Puck.
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PERSONAL
MAGNETISM.
nPF Would you develop within
yourself that wonderful mag.
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nettc power that charms and
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tionf Would you secure II good paving posi-.
tion increase your present salary; or add 10
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that subtle power that banishes all diseases
and bad habits without the aid of drugs or
medicines; that cures the sick and afflicted
when everything else failsf If inter ested,
write for copy OF our profuselY iIIu strated
book on Personal Magnetism, Hypn otism.
Magnetic Healing, etc, by DR.. X. LaMotte
Sage. II will positively prove a revelation to
you Itis new book, differentfrom a m other
books and best of all it's absolutely fre,. II
will give you the key to business and sociai
success; enable you TO crafty your highest
ambitions and get out of life the pleasure and
happiness which God intended you should
enjoy, We guarantee you success or forfeit
81 coo 90 in gold Hundreds write: It's the
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worth hundreds of dollars to me-" Send for
a copy of this wonderful book to-day. Re-
member it's free. Address, New York Irstf-
tute OF Science, Dept ND. II. Rochester, N. Y.
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WANTED Henry ]. LYDIA 9Os N 18th ST., ST. Louis,
w Mo, wants the address OF Capt. Chas. Cunning
ham, Co. ID, 2ith U. 5. Inf, any comrade of said
company.
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Soldiers DeclaratOrieS.

Wewill send by mail blank form for fling
Soldiers DecIarafories on home
stead lands, with full instructions as to
necessary evidence, postpaid, for 25 cents.
Address THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
Washington, ID. G.
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CONFEDERATE PRICES,

| On turning to my diary l find the fol-
| lowing prices in Confederate money. CThe
Confederate dollar was then worth just 4
cents in gold:
One apple, 50 cents: one loaf of bread
81 40; eggs, per dozen, 50; ham, per pound,
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IyrANTED-The address of Cyrus Howard late Of Sd
w Mich Cav. Jerome Cady, Leslie. Mich.
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WANTED-To learn the whereabouts of James N.
W Warner, Who was a private in Co. b, l73d Ohio
Vol Inf Enlisted August 1854; discharged May. 1855.
Last heard of was in Washington Territory, now a
State Comrades will confer great favor by writing
F. 5. Dawson, 25o4 East 2ad ST. Kansas City, Mo- 3+5t
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NANTED-The address of John Judy. He belonged
w to an Ohio regiment The National Tribune,
Washington, D. c.
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WANTED-ADDRESSES.

w VANTED-The address of Ellen Stevens sister Of
w Ezra Griffith, Co. B, i7Oh Ohio N g., or of other
persons who knew Of said soldiers marriage Han
nah Clark. Sept. T. 1854, by Dagid Bowers. BY Mrs.
Amanda Griffith. Sasrada, Mo.
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UTANTED-Address of the Secretary of the Assocta-
w tiOn of Survivors of tho 10th Ill BY the Editor
National Tribune Washington, D. c.
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THE CITY OF SAVANNAH.

Savannah is an old city, and the most
beautiful place it had been our fortune to
visit during our entire service. The city
in its best days had a population of about
New-York tribune., 1901-04-21

makes up the park, this is one of the most
striking scenes of the exposition grounds
Crossing the Three Americas bridge,
cends the slight eminence at the foot of which
is the United States Life Saving Station where
daily exhibitions will be given 10y picked corps
of men from the life saving service. At this
point one passes from the bounds of Delaware
Park into the newly made park Of the expos-
tion site. This old park land has been under
cultivation for many years. and is a highly
cfeditabie product of the landscape architects
art; yet cieverIy has the new part been
grated into the old that the visitor is at a loss
IL determine the original boundary The most
noticeable difference between the old ami the
new park is the more formal landscape of the
part of the grounds where the larger expOsi-
ton buildings stand. No attempt has been
made 10 alter in any radical way the character
of Delaware Park 1t is ii natural garden the
beauties of which have heen disturbed by
the erection of the buildings. Highly coIsred
beds and formal designs eliminated from
the scheme for this part of the grounds by the
designers because il thought that they
would be out of place there: but as one passes
into the newly made park formal avenues take
the place of roads. the straight lines and angles
and more generally formal arrangement Of
the landscape suggesting the gardens of the
Orient and of Europe.
"A short distance to the right. along the hill
which overlooks the Park Lake. is the Art Build
ing, which was erected at a cost OF $sNttsS when
it was found that the Albright Gallery. the g.ft
of j. j. Albright could not he completed in time
for the opening OF the exposition The visitor
passes from the Art Building between two rows
OF ornamental columns into what ie called the
FOrecourt.
East of this are the State and foreign build
New-York tribune., 1901-04-21

and other costly and handsome houses. On
the right hand side also the Twentieth Cen
tury Club. of the largest wcmens clubs in
the United States. and adjoining il is the Temple
Beth Zion ri which the Rev Dr. Israel Aaron
is the pastor.
The aveH1.r loads to the Parkway, which
branches the where it is known
Chaplin Parkway. a half mile drive takes one
to Soldiers Place. beautiful plaza, decorated
with. cannon and pyramids OF cannon balls
Here ALSO is the formal entrance to the exposi-
tien grounds, about four miles distant from the
business centre ot Buffalo. Another boulevard
called Bidwel Parkway. meets Chapin Park
way al this point and the two converge into
broad avenue, which is lined with stately
trees, forming a picturesque and imposing en-
trance to the grounds. At this point the eye
catches a glimpse of the dornes and towers of
the exposition buildings and the delicate tints.
t27moniously blended. answer the visitors ques
tion as why the collection of buildings has
lecn calied the Ranbow City.
THE ENTRANCE TO THE GROUNDS.
The broad carriageway. on either side of
which are cycle PATHS, bride paths and walks
for pedestrians, leads TO gentle slope descend
iar tu the park lake, which is spannci 10y The
Bridge nf the Three Americas, recently con
structcd by The city of Buffalo at cost Of
:4uOtW To the right is the Casino also built
e.; cI.aly for the exposition by the city at a
cost Of S.a,,tn. One gets Just = glimpse
tn, oueh the trees at this point OF the marble
building in classic style. hich stands upon
,rninente overlooking neck Of the park Lake
known as Gala Water. This is the New-fork
State building. constructed of Vermont marble
ct :. cost nf nearly S2n1O0 OF the amount aI-
rrouriated by the State of New-fork SfN,nH
vas set aside for this building, and the bal
aucc oc the required for its construction
was given 10y the city of Buffalo and by citizens
If that city. with the understanding that after
tbe ekUositiun closes the building viii he turned
nver 10 the Buffalo Historical Society. Sur
reminded by the trees of the park and over |
iookinC nne OF the most beautiful yistas in the |
whole stretch of forest and meade" which |
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No Actions on Loan Ordinances.

The various committees u City Coun
III met last night. The Law COMMITTEES
again took ~ action en- the ordinances
providing fat the loans for the parks
.tna streets and sewers. The Law amt
l5re COMMITTEES hnye not received any
word from the city solclfor III reference
70 the fire chief ordinance. Thomas sam
Worth ot The Twelfth ward, candidata
ior building Inspector, called it the Conn
~ chanller ana conferred with The Nom
lEnrS
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THE MANILA SCANDAL.
Inquiry Into Alleged Commissary
Frauds Progresses.
MORE ARRESTS TO BE MADE.
Several Important Witnesses HIVE
Left the City and Others. Includ-
Ing Some Prominent Merchants,
Are Detained Under Ball.

Manila, April 24.-The commissary
investigation is progressing, but sever
nj important witnesses In the Reed case
have left Manila.
Messrs. Barry Baldwin, Thomas Har-
ris, Fred Macondry and III. SCHNEIDER,
prominent merchants, who are suppos-
ed to possess information concerning
money paid to commissary officers, are
detained as witnesses under $4,000 bail.
Other arrests will be made.
The trial of Captain James G. Reed,
formerly depot commissary at Manila.
who, as announced April 10, was ar
rested on the charge of participating
in the commissary frauds, has been
temporarily postponed.
Major Noble. adjutant general of the
department of the Visayas, has receiv-
.. ed the surrender Of Quentin Salas and
three of his officers. All the insurgents
under Salas will surrender soon. 1t is
claimed this will terminate the insnr-
rection in the island of Panay.
plan to Isolate Lepcrs.
1t is estimated that there are 25.0M
lepers in the Philippines, and 1t is plan
ned to isolate all the lepers on one Is
| land.
Major Mans. the medical inspector
Captain Ahern of the Ninth infantry
| and Captain Quartermaster Horton com
posed the board of officers appointed te
select suitable island. They have Wis
itod Busanga, Cuillon, Cogayan. Dejol'
| and other islands and have made n re
port, but it has not vet been actet
upon.
One hundred and fifteen officers ant
2,15I bolomen have surrendered ant
sworn allegiance to the United States
mt Naryacan. province of South Ilocos
The Americans are active through
out the archipelago, accelerating sur
| renders.