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The Washington times., 1901-07-04
NEW OFFICIAL IN CHARGE.
Lieutenant Burnes Addresses Police
men on TakfnR Command.

Command Of the Second precinct was
assumed yesterday morning by Lieut..
Michael Burnes. recently promoted to that
rank, who briefly addressed his men at
the several roll calls and requested their
thorough cooperation in the effective dis
charge of their police duties in that pre-
cinct. He asked their hearty support in
the enforcement of order and the protec-
tion Of life and assured them that he
would always do all that was in his pow
er to advance their individual interests.
Precinct Detective Hartigan and Ser
geants Sprinkle. LYDIA, and Duvan con-
stitute the personal staff of Lieutenant
Burnes. Lieutenant Jordan, the other
new lieutenant. viii remain on duty as
night Inspector until the Tenth precinct
is in service, when he will be assigned to
the command of one Of the precincts and
Acting Lieutenant and Night Inspector
Matthews will succeed him in the posi-
ton which he has heretofore occupied.
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ROAD HELD RESPONSIBLE.
Smiths Awful Death Charged
Against the Electric Company.
The District Commissioners Censur-
ed by the COroner's Jury for Per
hitting Large Cars to BE Used on
Present Trackage-The TESTIMONY.

The Coroner's jury which yesterday en-
quired into the killing Of Peter A Smith,
of Fort Rcno. who met his death Monday
night at tie corner of Thirty-second
Street and Prospect Avenue, while a pas
senger on q ear of the Georgetown and
Tenns-> t...-n Railroad. returned verdict
yesterday afternoon generating the
motornaan and conductor Of the car OF
all blame, but severely censurins the
railroad company for maintaining their
road in a dangerous condition, and the
District authorities for permitting the
road TO be operated in that condition.
After recfting the circumstances attend
ing the death of the unfortunate man. the
crushing Of his skull between the two
cars, the dragging of the body out of the
seat on which he was riding and the
throwing of il upon the ground between
the tracks, the verdict read:
I'VE in nc way hold the motormsn or
conductor IN any way responsible. but
hereby hold said electric road responsible.
We furthern.o ore censure the District au-
thorities for allowing such cars TO be
used on such tracks"
The evidence showed that, although the
tracks were straight at the point where
the accident occurred, there was, only i
clear space of three inches between the
guard rails Of the two cars in passing.
The inner rails Of the tracks are only
three feet seven inches apart and the
company had posted warnings in the cars
for passengers not to allow their heads
or limbs TO protrude beyond the line OF
the car. Questions directed to one of the
railroad employees by Thomas C. Taylor,
who represented the District Attorne-
ELECTED the fact that the railroad peopl-
recognized the proximity Of the cars pass
ing as source Of great danger. and had
SO regarded for two years ever since the
large open cars had been III use.
The tracks above p Street had been
placed further apart when the road was
reconstructed, after the syndicate took
hold Of the property. but nothing had been
done at the city end Of the line and the
tracks were particularly close between
Prospect and Dumbarton Avenues.
Many witnesses were examined, but the
only eyewitness Of t'e accident was
Charles Dixon, colored Of 1920 Thirty
seventh Street northwest. lie testified
that he boarded the car front OF Smith
on the north side Of NJ Street. He was look
ing at Smith as the southbound car struck
the latter and knocked his elbow from the
ISll, throwing ms head out OF the WIN: W.
The fourth upright Of the -south-L5uLd
car caught his head between the cars ard
dragged him out of the window.
The inquest was held at the New Jer-
sey Avenue station house and was pre-
sided over by Or. Glazebrook. the assis-
tant to the Coroner. George Hoover an
attorney. and J. J. Darlington appeared
in the interests of the railroad company,
which was also represented by Mr.. Lack
ey. Secretary of the Washington Trac-
tion and Electric Company, while Messrs.
Damman & Archer were the attorneys
who looked after the interests Of the
family Of the deceased.
The Washington times., 1901-07-04

A few days ago a. r, Lamb, Inspector
Of Hacks. requested that the Commis-
sioners direct the Superintendent of 'he
Street Cleaning Department to supply
brooms to be used by the drivers of cabs
and hacks TO keep the stands clean.
Warner Stutler. Superintendent of Street
Cleaning. has reported 10 the Commission
ers that his department will furnish the
brooms as requested, upon an order from
the Hack Inspector.
The Washington times., 1901-07-04
sNowDEN's CASE CONTINUED.
Judge scott Fixes His Bail at the
sum of $4,000.

Judge Scott, in the United States
branch of the Police Court, yesterday
continued until next Tuesday the prelimi-
nary hearing of William Snowden, col
ored, charged with the murder of Flor
ence Marshall, nine years old, also
coIored. in O Briens Court last Sunday
night. BAN was fixed at $4,000 and the
prisoner was sent back TO Jail.
Snowden was acquitted on Tuesday by
a coroner's jury of the Intentional killing
of the Marshall child, but before he left
the New Jersey Avenue police station,
where the inquest was held, he re-
arrested on warrant charging him with
murder
The Washington times., 1901-07-04
Caused by the Heat.

To alleviate their suffering from heat Tues
day night, John and Thomas Prindeyille. brothers.
INDUCED in a large amount OF cool beer. and on
their way home became hilarious They whooped
and sang, and policeman piloted them To the
New Jersey Avenue stationhOuse. Yesterday they
were in the Police Court chatced with being
diSordery, and Judge Kimball fined them -
each. They will put in fifteen days at the
workhouse if they do not pay.
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Porter Service on CoHches of Penn
sNINnnia RniIrOnd Trains.

The extension Of porter service to the coaches
on the principal trains Of the Pennsylvania Rail
road was begun several years ago, on account OF
the increasing popularity OF the Pcnnsy vania
Railroad standard coach with the American public
such PENNSYLVANIA Railroad pOrters in addition
to the Pullman porters, have been in service be-
tween New York and Pittsburg on Western trains
leaving New York az 9;25 q. m, ] 30 y. m 5:5j
p m, daily and Philadelphia at $40 a. m. and
I2:25 D. m. 80 p. M, and $50 p. m. daily
and leaving Pitt~burg az a. m, 5;3O a. and
5 a m daily; also train leaving New York
At 1910 a. m week days for Washington and
train leaving MHsliugtun at 10 a. III. week DAYS
for New York.
Recently they have also been placed in service
between Pittsburg and indianapolis and Chicago
via the Pan Handle Route, on trains leaving New
York 1855 D. m. Philadelphia 80 .. m daily.
and leaving Chicago 1905 Il. m, and indianapolis
2:55 p. ia. daily
PENNSYLVANIA Railroad porteFs have just been
assil ned on the Washington and Buffalo lay Ex-
press, leaving Washington so a. m. daily and
ielying Buffalo q. m. daily. Pennsylvania
Railroad standard wiGe-Vcstibule coaches con-
tainine ws-ltstaud has also been added to the
fduipn.cnt of these trains
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THE APPRAISERS SUSTAINED.
Justice Hagner's Decision Ia the Six
teenth street Case.

In the matter of the extension and wild
ening of Columbia Road and old Sixteenth
Street, Justice Hagner yesterday an
nounced his decision confirming the report
of the jury of appraisers.
When the jury filed its report, assessing
damages and benefits. large number of
the owners of property along the prOpos-
I'd line of improvements filed exceptions
TO the report Upon the consideration of
this phase of the matter the court over
ruled the executions.
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Pensions for Local Residents.

Announcement Of pensions issued to persons in
Washington aud vicinity were made yesterday As
follows: Issue of June Is, 1901 District OF Co
lufnba-original- F. Duling, 50; John
G.. Vial SO. Increase-HeRry Hamilton =.
Original widows, etc. Especial account, june 20)-
Mary Z, Simmons, Takcma Park s. War with
Spain (originaD-Albert }. Hawkins, S.
The Washington times., 1901-07-04
ChiId Bitten by a Dog.

WhHs playing with dog on Second Street
northwest Yesterday afternoon, Fclecie Nicholas,
seyen-year-eld girl, was badly bitten in the face
by the animal The cri-s of the injured child
attracted the attention of passing citizens, who
carried her the otce@of Dr. hazzi, where her
wound was cauterzcd, after which she ssturned
to her home. The dog during the excitement
managed % make his escape.
The Washington times., 1901-07-04
Reports the Loss of $3.50.

Max Stein, of 532 Four-and-a-hal Street
southwest, last night reported TO the po-
lice that some time yesterday. while on
his way up town, he lost package con-
tanning $3.50. Mr.. Stein stated that he
thought he had dropped the money on
Four-a nd-a-haf Street, between g and II
Streets southwest. The money, he stated,
was in the denomination Of one hundred,
five and une-dollar bills. The package
also contained q Treasury check for Si2
Captain BCardman detailed Detective
Sergeant Peck upon the case last night
The Washington times., 1901-07-04
Looking out for n Fugitive.

The police were last night notified BY the sur
geons at the Washington Asylum Hospital 10
look out for William McGrath, thirty-fve years Of
age. who was committed to that institution
July ,. and who succeeded in making his escape
shortly after 10 O'Clock last night by jumping
nom one Of the windows OF the institution
good description OF McGrath given the po-
lice which was later sent to all the police
stations in hopes of locating him.
The Washington times., 1901-07-04
struck With an Ice Pick.

James Lear, about eighteen years old, and
Walter Steele, about twenty-five years old.
both colorcd. got into 4 difficulty at the Central
Union Mission yesterday, when Steele struck
Lear the head with ice pick, inhictins
serious wound that necessitated Lear being
sent to the Emergency Hospital Both men
were dishWashers in the kitchen at the mission
and had been there about two weeks. Steele
escaped
The Washington times., 1901-07-04
Two BROTHERS DisorderIy.

Charles and John Buckncr, brothers, colored,
were fined SO and s., respectively in the Police
Court yesterday for being dsorderly In default
they will serve at the rate Of three days for a
dollar in the workhouse. Charles Buckner got
bosterous and profsne in Willow Tree Alley
Tuesday night and when u policeman advised
him TO be quiet he wanted to fight John who
was near also took hand and the pair were
arrested
The Washington times., 1901-07-04
A Fire which Did No Damage.

An alarm was sounded about S: 30 o'clock yes
terday morning from box 5ls for a fire which
did no damage in a stable in the rear of 533
Eighth Street southeast Th7 property is owned
by 5. E. Martin, OF 7Os G Street southeast, and
occupied by Louis SchnedIe.
The Washington times., 1901-07-04
An Artery severed by Glass.

While working in Scheuthler's bottling works
at 1901 Fifth Street northwest, John Hawk, a
colored man. accidentally cut his wrist with
piece of broken glass. The radial artery was sew
cred and he lost considerable blood while he
was being taken to Frcedmau's Hospital in the
police ambulance. The artery was scwed up
and after the wound was dressed Hawk returned
to his home at 1926 New Jersey Avenue.
The Washington times., 1901-07-04
Instantly Killed hy "A Trnln.

Robert Harrison, colored, twenty wears o'd.
was struck by train 526. which left Washington
at $50 the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
yesterday morning, and instantly killed near
Relay Station. Md. lie Is said TO have been
deaf and dumb and had in his pocket a paper
directed 10 Col H. G. Harrison Washington.
d. C. Tie lived in Baltimore, but was coming TO
this citv % 90 70 school.
The Washington times., 1901-07-04
sent to the Reform schooI.

Rosetta Brown sixteen years old, was sent to
the Reform School by Judge Kimball yesterday.
there to remain until she is twenty-one Rosetta
Brown is a colored girl. She was arrested sunday
night last for being disorderly Navy Place.
Proceedings against her in that case set
aside and yesterday charge Of incOuigibility
was entered against her.
The Washington times., 1901-07-04
Austin's Dog Bread
senrch for a Missing Girl.
is used in kennels everywhere.

MlllrI F. Peyton. who resides nj loT Fayette
street. Alexandria last night requested the To-
cal police authorities to keep lookout for his
,eventeen-y year-old daughter who LETT her home
il, Alexandria some time last night taking with
her all her belongings. The father also in
formed the police chat it his belief that
his daughter had come TO this city to meet 4
Young uan TO whom She was engaged To be
married. y description Of the giyl was sent 20
all the various police stations
The Washington times., 1901-07-04
Case NoIIe Pressed.

The suit against Mrs. Mary DAILY, who tried
to cut her throat after she was arrestts on
charge OF shoplifting a few days ago, nolle
pressed yesterday. 1t was stated that the firm
from which Mrs. DAILY was alleged to have taken
goods to a small amount had decided not to
push the case against her.
The Washington times., 1901-07-04
No More Loud Voiced Hucksters.

Where hucksters CRY their wares so to be
heard for a block and halt they are violating
the police regulations relating to the same, and
the judges of the Police Court recently handed
down a decision To that effect Acting upon this
ground. Major sylvester has instructed the police
to be vigilant in arresting al offenders.
The Washington times., 1901-07-04
bitten by a Dog.

Anthony o'Brien, The three-year-old son of
Patrick O'Brien, of IlI2 Street northeast, was
bitten in the face Tuesday evening by dog said
to belong TO Charles Shampaugh, of HOS X
Street northeast. The wounds were cauterized
and the animal turned over to the Health
Department, which will investigate the animais
condition.
The Washington times., 1901-07-04
sixty Days for Crap shooting.

Judge Kimball yesterday fined Henry Brant, col
ored, $50 Tor shooting crap and sent him to the
workhouse for sixty days in default of payment.
policeman testified that he caught Brant in a
game in an alley back of Seventh Street north
west. Brant said he saw the game but took no
part in il. The policeman swore he saw the
negro shoot and pass the bones
The Washington times., 1901-07-04
Fined for Vagraucy.

George Fidara. locksmi,h fined so by
Judge Kimhan in the Police Court yesterday on
a charge OF vagrancy, and in default Will serve
thirty days in the workhouSe. II was said
Fldara worked az his trade now and then but
spent nearly all OF his earnings for liquor.
The Washington times., 1901-07-04
Gasoline Causes a s25 Fire.

The FIRE department was called to the tailoring
establishment Of Duehring Bros, 1247 Seventh
Street northwest about o'clock yesterday morn
ing for fire caused 10y the explosion OF i
gasoline stove. Tie police estimate the loss t.
be about S25
The Washington times., 1901-07-04
Fined for stenIinc a Neusnaner.

August Chase, eoIored, fourteen years old,
accused in the United States branch Of the
Police Court yesterday with stealing a newspaper
worth cents from the doorway of house 1859
Ninth Street northwest. Judge Scott fined tn.
lad .. He had Sl-I5, aud friends contributed
the needed balance and he was released
The Washington times., 1901-07-04
Crazed by the Heat.

Alphonzo Wells the seventeen-year-old colored
youth who was crazed BY the heat Tuesday and
removed to the Washington Asylum Hospital
Tuesday night, viii remain at that Institution
until he has recovered or the authorities have
determined whether il is Necessary to commit
him TO the Government Hospital for the In
sane.
The Washington times., 1901-07-04
A Dead Infant Found.

Henry Davis, Of the Sewer Department, found
dead infant in a catohbasin at the northeast
corner OF Fourth and Streets northwest about
10 O'Clock yesterday morning. The body was sent
TO the mOrgue.
The Washington times., 1901-07-04
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
ro toniit a MonthIr Meeting.

The monthly meeting of the Womans League OF
the NationBl Junior Republic which falls on
July will be omitted, as most of the officers
and members are out Of the city.
The Washington times., 1901-07-04
Hurt by a Toy Cannon ExpIosion.

John Mahoney. colored, twelve years old. of
20l2 Kalorama Avenue northwest. was injured
about II O'Clock yesterday morning by the ex-
plOsion OF toy cannon. He was taken 10 the
Emergency Hospital, where it is said that his
condition is not serious.
The Washington times., 1901-07-04
WIDOW APPOINTED GUARDIAN.
Named Also as Executrix of Her Late
Husband's Estate.

Justice Hagner yesterday appointed
Mrs Genev!eve Winklcr guardian of her
infant son, Joseph Homer Winkler, whose
father died on April Y last. Edward q.
Niles, who represented Mrs WinfIcr
stated TO the court that the child is but
FIVE months Of age, and the mother wa
accordingly the natural guardian Of the
child.
Upon motion Of Mr.. Niles, who repre-
sented the petitioner, the court also ap-
pointed Mrs. WinllIer executrix under the
viii Of Theodore J. Winkler her husband
and required her 10 file a bond in the
sum Of $500. The bond required shows
the estate TO be valued at about s.. go
The Washington times., 1901-07-04
BieyeIist Fen From His wheel.

Louis schnihe fell from his bicycle in front
Of 81 Eighth Street southwest and was stunned.
He was carried by some friends TO his home at
5S3 Eighth Street southeast in an unconscious
condition. Ills injuries proved 10 be of a slight
nature
The Washington times., 1901-07-04

JIafayette-'6aptain Lettarblar. evening.
i Chases New Grand--Polite vaudeville, after
noon and evening
Motor races at Coliseum.
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Vp< sssss Olf1lfs
THURSDAY. JULY 4, 1901.
weatber Indication.,
TEMPERATURE.

Warm this morning; probably local thunder
storms in afternoon; tomorrow fair and warm;
variable winds.
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THE Sun AND MOON,

Highest temperature, p.m.................... .
Lowest temperature, 2 a-m..................-- q
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STREET LIGHTING.

low tide. e..,..............3:47 AN. and 4:20 7. "
High tide. ..............g:5O A. NJ. and 1906 z VI
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The Board OF Equalization and Review
consisting Of the Assessor and the Board
Of Assistant Assessors. has been in ses-
sion daily since Monday. From a pro
yisiOnal estimate madt by the board. II
appears that the assessahl property on
new improvements in the District for the
present fiscal year Will amount TO up
ward of So 600 900. The boards attention
has been taken up so far with the re-
movai from the lists of improvements
that have been renewed or destroyed.
As yet no complaints relative to assess
ment have been presented.
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TINE TAHF

sun rose. 81 474fl AN. sun sets. P. NJ
Moon rises--. 800 pm. Moon sets.............-
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r. w. Dutton, Chief Engineer Of the
Fire Department. yesterday forwarded TO
the Commissioners recommendation that
Assistant Tnlerman George II. Reynolds
be promoted TO tillerman, vice James e
Hooper, promoted To be foreman, to take
effect July ], 1901, subject TO twelve
months probation.
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AMCSEMENTS.

Lamps lit today + >
Lamps out tomorrow w......................3;is A.
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Major Richard Sylvester has forwarded
70 the Commissioners recommendation
hat Lieut.. Michael Byrnes he assigned To
the command of the Second police pre-
-inct and that Lieut.. w W. Jordan be
assigned to a precinct as soon as the
The Washington times., 1901-07-04
AuStin'S Dog Bread
makes g1od-looking nrize-winners
.aShingtOn--Par ariS

Among the interesting exhibits
at the late Paris Exposition was a
fine display OF Rorick Air Cushion
TrusseS of all kinds, supporters,
and various appliances for men,
women. and children. from 1924
+ 81. y ", which took the high
est award over al competitors,
American and foreign The R0rick
Air Cushion Truss Company leads
the world. Two weeks trial. Two
years guarantee. Catalogue and
consultation free. 1924 F st. n.
W.
The Washington times., 1901-07-04

Commissioner Macfarland has sent to
his associates a recommendation that
James Walter Mitchell be appointed
watchman in the smallpox quarantine
service, and that he be commissioned a
special policeman for and during that
service only.
The Washington times., 1901-07-04

DR. D. Percy Hiclnlng, visiting physi-
clan at the Washington Asylum Hospital.
has recommended that the resignation of
Or NJ. J. McIntee resident physician at
the Asylum Hospital, be accepted and
that Or H. NJ. Manning be appointed to
fill the vacancy. 1t is understood that
he Commissioners viii approve the
rC commentator.
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Dr. ]. Ramsay hewitt. Coroner for the
District, has been allowed leave of alb
sence for one week from July 2, and the
Commissioners have authorized DR.. Glaze
brook. the Deputy Coroner, to act dur
ing the period OF leave.
The Washington times., 1901-07-04

Mr.. Mark Appointed an AsSayer.
The President yesterday appointed
George W. Mark assayer in charge at
the St Louis Assay Office
The Washington times., 1901-07-04

Tenth precinct station house shall have
been completed. The recommendation has
received the approval Of the Commission
erS
The Washington times., 1901-07-04

To spend - Glorious ftk"
% 10 Chevy Chase Lake. Cool. Dancing
The Washington times., 1901-07-04

The Commissioners have disposed Of the
petition sent to them some time ago by
residents of Southwest Washington rel
ative TO the switching and uncOCping Of
cars on y Street An investigation was
made by the Police Department, and it
was learned that the trouble complained
OF was Of a temporary character, being
caused by the king of the heavy cars.
which the railroad company were dispus-
ing of. for shipment The Commissioners
have directed the compainants to he in
formed in accordance with the facts above
stated.
The Washington times., 1901-07-04

spend To-day at chevy Chase Lake.
Dancing afternoon and evening. Fine music.
Evening journal., 1901-04-10
NUGGETS or NEWS.


Governor p. T. Woodin, Of the Ma
tional Soldiers Home at Hampton, Va,
is dying from Bright's disease.
A seat on New Ycrk's Stock Ex-
change sold yesterday for s5S 1000. The
highest price paid heretofore, $4,000.
President John p. Ashley, of Albion
(Mich) college, has resigned. Samuel
DiclSle is acting president of thecollege
Chased by a New York crowd, while
suffering from liquor Albert Jensen,
a mechanic, shot himself and will die.
Texas legislature. which adjourned
yesterday, passed bill which entirely
prohibits the sale of cigarettes in the
state.
In the Wisconsin legislature a joint
resolution for a constitutional amend
ment to enable women to vote was
killed.
Negotiations are now on for the con-
solidation of all the sewer pipe manu-
factories into one corporation, with a
capital Of about s12, ,2000 900.
The coal workers at Marseilles
France, decided to resume work yes
terday. and with this decision the pro-
longed strike came finally to an end.
New York, Pennsylvania, Massachu-
sets, Maine, New Hampshire, Ohio
California. Colorado, Florida. Georgia
Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Mime
sofa, Tennessee and Texas have been
invited by Governor VOORHEES, to send
teams to the interstate shoot at Sea
Girt, Aug. 30 10 Sept. Z.