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The Washington times., 1902-12-22
More Than S3OO,OOO,OOO to
Be Expended in Transfer
and Transit Facilities and
10 Beautify the City.
Magnitude of the Work Un-
paralleled in the History OF
the World-Pennsylvania
Road toSpendS5O,OOO 900

NEW YORK. Dec. 22-In the history
Of the world never have such s-upcn-
dous plans for public Improvement been
undertaken as have been definitely pro-
jected or are already i'm various stages
of completion in New York city.
In sixteen great projects for the inn
provemcut OF transit and traffic facili-
ties alone the vast sum Of 2o.000.0oo IS
to be spent. and this does not represent
by many millions the total outlay which
is being made or is about to De made for
this purpose.
I'm all the tremendous scheme Of
transit Improvement which De- eventually
to bird the toroughs together the Penn
sylvaria tunnel is the central point. In
deed. many Of the lesser plans are
wholly dependent upon this enormous
work. which Of itself exceeds in magni-
tude any single public improvement ever
before dreamed or
Pennsylvania Railway Tunnel.
This tunnel will open the way directly
from the heart Of the city i'm the center
Of Manhattan 90 Queens. Long Island,
New England. end the North on one side.
and to New Jersey. the South and West
on the other 10 viii be about five miles
long
Crossing 10 at right angles. the Rapid
Transit subway viii connect the Bronx
and the upper end of Manhattan with the
Battery and Brooklyn. The intersection
OF these two great systeT5 viii be the
hub OF the city
Another great irsl rovement viii be
the extension Of Riverside Drive from
the Manhattan viaduct to the Boulevard
lafayette. plans tor which have just
been finished. tt viii make the finest
drive in the world.
This has been the great dream OF the
people OF this city. and especially Of the
,Srs, Side. FOR many years. and 10 is fully
expected that the necessary appropria-
tion will be made to complete this work.
The plans provide not only for a con-
tinuous driveway along the Hudson
River. but also for viaducts. terraces.
bridges and a beautiful public park. with
innumerable artistic features.
With this Improvement completed an
opportunity will be afforded pedestrians
drivers and riders-either Of horses OF
OF bicycles-for a continuous trip from
Seventy-second Street to Two Hundredth
street. a distance OF ne9rly seven miles
on the river front. with the natural
scenery and attractions as well as the
artificial ones TO be constructed.
Riverside Drive.
Riverside Drive. which. by common
usage OF the term, includes the beautiful
park which slopes westerly to the river
begins at Seventy-second Street and
The Washington times., 1902-12-22
MUCH DECORATED SOUTH
AFRICAN WARRIOR HERE
Henry McGee, Winner Of Kings,
Queens, and Colonial Medals, Az
rives on St. Louis.

NEW YORK. Dec. 22.-On board the
American Line steamer. St. Louis. which
arrived this morning from Southampton
and Cherbourg. was Henry McGee. who
has seen much service in the late South
African war. He served I'm Lord Strath-
coma s contingent. and later in the South
Africa colonial c0nstahulary. and has
won the Kings. Queens. and colonial
medals for gallantry In war.
Other passengers were +. G. Bartlett
Nine Bauvlet. j. T. Coolidge. jr.. Coun-
tess Spottiswood Mackin. Alfred Par
sons. A. P. A.. and Baronue 3. DIVE
stein.
The Washington times., 1902-12-22

"a man who knew his business. while
the young woman had only a superficial
knowledge OF the workings Of the rural
free delivery system.
There has also been much comment
upon the fact that barrels OF oysters
have come to officials OF one Of the de-
partments. and c0inCidently the posrmas-
ter az Norfolk has been allowed what
soeyer he desired in the matter Of extra
clerk hire and expenses.
There are many other cases where the
doctrine OF reciprocity has seemed TO
operate. There IS still much feeling In
the department over the fact that the
salaries Of Superintendent Macheu. %
the delivery service. and Superintendent
Beavers. Of the salaries and allowances
division. were each increased $500 in tho
new legislative bill without a recon-
meudation frcm the Postmaster General,
while the requests which he did make
were either ignored or only ln part COM
piled with.
The Washington times., 1902-12-22
NEGRO SEEKS TO BE
CHAPLAIN OF SENATE


CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Dec. 22.-Edi-
tor William McGill. cOlored. Of the Hot
Shots" weekly newspaper published
here and al Birmingham, for the negroes.
left this city last night for Washington.
in the interests OF his candidacy for
chaplain OF the Senate OF the Fifty
eighth Congress, for which he made ap-
plication a few days ago.
McGill is one Of the leading negroes Of
this section and probably ranks next to
Booker Washington. He has been one Of
The leaders against the Lily White"
movement.
He believes that, inasmuch as Presi-
dent Roosevelt has shown that he favors
recognition Of the negroes. he can se-
The Washington times., 1902-12-22
MAY ASK
AN EXPLANATION

lC0ltuued from First PageD
son why it should be established came
up. and he was informed that he could
expect nothing more In the matter of
rural free delivery routes
Instances Of this sort. where these de-
mands have been made, are common, and
usually the member Of Congress has
found that in order to get his deserts he
is obliged 20 do the bidding OF the
Postoflce Department trust. Another in
cident Is pointed out to show the man
ner in which ada.rs are conducted in
the department. ard which are carefully
kept from the knowledge OF the POST
master General
a young woman Who had been In the
service for a year as a clerk desired an
opportunity Of paying a visit TO Indian
apOlis. She was made an inspector and
sent out to make an inquiry into tho
conduct In Office OF man who had held
his position for five years. AID against
whom there had never been complaint
The Washington times., 1902-12-22
NEW YORK'S STUPENDOUS
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
IMPROVEMENTS IN NEW
YORK AND THEIR COST

psnnsvlvapia Railroad
tunnel from New Jer-
sew to Long Island. with
giant terminal I'm the
heart Of Manhattan. oO0o. 900.
Pennsylvania Railroad
belt line around Brook
lyn. with a bridge to
tho Bronx. and immense
docks at Bay Ridge and
GrecuviIe. n J........ 10000. 600
Rapid Transit subway. 46.50O, 600
New York Central ter
minal ......-....... ...- -o'oeo,Voo
Three new East River
bridges ---.--------- 800 52.OOo,oOO
other transit improve
mcnts ........ ......... 3A5OJ,J0O
Extension Of Riverside
Drive .............. o.. $500, 900
0C''1,' .,. 80 ooo ooo
boule'ara .''''''.'',..' c '''''''''
"''''','' va " q mn ooo
'' '''-
rome Park reservoir. 5000 coo
The Washington times., 1902-12-22
NATIONAL NAVAL RESERVE
FAVORED BY OFFICIALS
Heartily IndOrsed by President Roosevelt and the
Secretary Of the Navy Mr. Moody

President Roosevelt and Secretary
Moody. whose belief I'm the urgent need
OF more officers and men for the navy is
well known. have called attention 90 the
necessity Of organizing az once O ma
tionaI naval reserve as an important
auxiliary 10 the navy. 10 is believed thar
now is The time TO urge strongly the
passage by Congress of the national
naval reserve biz. introduced az the last
Congress by Senator Hale. entitled "a
bin 20 provide for the enrolment and
organization Of a United States naval
reserve" This bin is the result OF ten
years careful study Of the various plans
Sdvanced. and IS the one approved by
the Navy Department.
President Roosevelt called the atten-
tion OF Congress 90 the fact that the
naval militia forces are state organiza-
tions. But. in addition. be said. we
should provide at once for a national
naval reserve. He believes that f.
should be a real auxiliary TO the naval
seagoinC peace establishment.
After calling attention 10 the pressing
need OF q naval reserve Secretary
Moody. IA his recent report said that
the results Of the spanish-American war
assured everyone having knowledge OF
naval matters that steps should at once
be taken 20 meet the one certain and
positive requirement which viii face the
nation on an outbreak Of war-the im-
mediate necessity of large Increase IN
the men OF the rayy from - existing
reserve. an increase which must in the
main be made from the seafarilg class.
The Naval Academy Alumni Associa-
tion. the Naval order and the Naval Re
serve Association have passed unani-
The Washington times., 1902-12-22

nous resolutions indorsing the pressing
need Of a United states naval reserve.
The bin TO provide for the enrolment
and organization OF a United States ma
val reserve states that 90 shall con-
sist OF cI-0flcors and h0uorably dis
charged petty officers and men Of the
United States Navy. and the United
States naval auxiliary force. officers.
petty officers. and men Who have served
at least three years in the organized
naval militia of any State. and received
honorable discharges thercfrom. togeth-
or with those of the officers and crews
OF seagoing and coastwlse steamers.
sailing vessels and fishing vessels and
yachts, and others found qualified for
the service who are citizens or the Unit
ed states by birth or naturalization.
Members OF the United States Naval
Reserve are not 10 De called into active
service in time OF peace unless they so
elect, but they are 20 perform such duty
iE the form of drills, exercises. or
courses Of study as the Secretary Of the
Navy may determine.
The bin also provides that any vessel.
not Government vessel. commanded by
q commissioned officer OF the United
states Naval Reserve. which shall have
in her complement at least five other
officers and men or the reserve. shall be
known as a United States Naval Re
serve ship
The sum Of 100000 or so much there
OF as may be required. is asked for az
an appropriation for the purpose OF pay
ing expenses. r. is intended that this
amount shall constitute continuous an
uual appropriation.
The Washington times., 1902-12-22

cure the influence Of the Administration
for this appointment. He is understood
% have strong backing
The Rev ". II. Milburn. former chap
lain Of the Senate. rendered his rcsig-
nation. which was accepted December J.,
on the opening Of Congress. on account
of in health
Mr. Muburn was born I'm Philadelphia
in 1923. He lost the sight Of one Of his
eyes at the age Of FIVE. and finally be-
came totally blind. He was elected
chaplain Of Congress first iu 1888 and
again I'm 1853. In 1850 he was chosen
chaplain Of the House Of Representa-
tives and OF the Senate in 1893, serving
until his resignation.
The Washington times., 1902-12-22
GERMAN CROWN PRINCE
Anglers LIBERAL PRESS
Told to Go Back to School and Keep
Out of Politics-His Anti
Socialistic Speech.

BERLIN. Dec. 22.-Crown Prince Fred
erick William is the object OF attacks
by the Liberal and Socialist press.
The crown prince, speaking TO labor
crs az Oels recently. referred to the So
cialists as a miserable element. The
newspapers are advising his highuess 90
remain a student and TO keep out of pol
turItv.
The Washington times., 1902-12-22
ABNER M'KlNLEY AT HEAD
OF BIG COAL ENTERPRISE
Ten Thousand Acres Of Land in Penn
sylyania Purchased by Company.

CUMBERLAND, Nd. Dec. 22.-Abnep
Mckinley. brother Of the late President.
is az the head ~ company just formed
for the purchase OF 10000 acres of coal
land near stoyestown. Somerset county.
Pa The land is just over the Maryland
line, and underlaid with a continuation
of the Maryland Big Vein seam.
Engineers have gone over the tract
and preparations have been begun for
active development In the spring.
The Washington times., 1902-12-22
FURTHER IMPROVEMENT IN
VANDERBlLT'S CONDITION
Physicians Now More Hopeful That He
VIII Rec0ver-Temperature
Falling.

NEW YORK. Dec. 22-A sdll further
Improvement was reported in the CON
dition Of Cornelius Vanderbilt this
morning. His physicians appeared to
be more hopeful that he viii recover
than they have been for the past week
Although no bulletin was ISSUED So
was said that the patients temperature
had been falling gradually.
The Washington times., 1902-12-22
CHRISTMAS TREE
FAMINE IN BUFFALO
Prices Advance to Nearly Double Those
Paid Last Year.

BUFFALO. Dec 22--What amounts
virtually to a Christmas tree famine pre-
walls in Buffalo. according TO reports by
local trades people
For some reason. not explained. rev
trees gre being sent 20 the Buffalo mar
ket In consequence in the past rev
days the prices Of the trees now on SAFE
have Toen advanced exactly 100 per cent
over the prices chat prevailed at this
ume last yCar
The Washington times., 1902-12-22
Pinehurst Sleeper, Also Parlor Car on
Seaboard Air Lines

Through Florida trains. Tourist tickets per
hitting stop overs now on sale at ticket Of
hce. 1921 Pennsylvania Avenue. W. Z. Conklyn.
General Agent
The Washington times., 1902-12-22
OCEAN STEAMSHIP MOVEMENTS.

NEW YORK. Dec. 22--Arrived; St
Louis. from Southampton; Madiana. from
Barbados
The Washington times., 1902-12-22
In "Florodora" Seztet.

Marie Wilson's stage career began
through private thoatricals I'm Washing
ton. Her beauty Of face and form at
tracted New York manager. and 1t was
not long before she accepted an offer OF
"a minor part i'm THE Belle Of New
York Beauty rather than genius won
for her a place In the "Florodora sex
tet."
Capital was made out of her Wall
Street success. and local society paper
used a story. which though interesting
to read, was not appreciated by her hus-
band OF her brother. Together they
went TO the Office Of the paper. the hus-
band TO demand a rotraction. While they
were discussing The affair with the editor
the brother gave force 10 his remarks
by a generous use of his muscle The
result was that the editor remained in
doors a few days. and The relatives Of
the actress forfeited collateral I'm police
court
Miss Wilson affects automobile. jew
elry, and sometimes horses. She attracts
attention wherever she goes She likes
stage life. and says that sometime she
may go back TO it. Few friends are re-
CCiyed 81 her home. though she has been
known 10 entertain lavishiy i'm New
York.
The Washington times., 1902-12-22
.FLORODORA BEAUTY
GIVEN HER FREEDOM
Marie Wilson Granted an
Absolute Divorce.

Marie Wilson is no longer bound by
matrimonial ties, and may now spend
her money in her characteristic lavish
way. An interIocutory decree Of absolute
divorce was granted her from her hus-
band. r. Henry Wimsatt. fin New York.
on Saturday. by Judge MacLean.
Washington people are familiar with
the history Of Marie Wilson. Il has
been dished up by the press in varying
forms for several years. AS a member
OF the "Florodora sextet." she was
spoken Of as a Washington girl When
she made an acquaintance with a sue
cessfuI Wall Street operator, which
enabled her TO make modest fortune
Of $3.50 coo. she was called a lucky Wash
irgton sicL when in her numerous sep
arations from her husband and contro-
versies over their child she was given
a local address. because the sensational
character Of the news story made it
worth while
A Washington Girl
So when Marie Wilson obtains a di-
vorce from her husband. r. Henry Vim
satt naturally she is called a Washing
ton girl. and. in fact. is more so now
than ever before. for she has built near
the Chain Bridge. close 20 the District
line. a home suitable to the wealth she
possesses. She is living quietly. now
that her separation has taken place. with
her father as her only companion.
Mr Wimsatt could not be seen yester-
day. but a friend Of his who had men
toned the subject OF the divorce TO him
reports that the husband would not dis
cuss the question even With his boon
companions
Marie Wilson's father was FOR many
years a grocer at the corner Of Thir-
teenth and VI Streets northwest. but
sold his place Of business after the
death Of his wife a year ago. He is now
employed at the store. though it is said
that his daughter mas urged him to givp
up the work. The former actress is
now twenty-four years old. When she
was sixteen she eloped with and married
the man frcm whom she has just been
divorced.
Three years ago, while they were tenn
porarily living apart. the husband. who
was employed IN the Government Print
/ ing Office in this city. took their child
| then two years old. TO New York. and
placed 10 iu the keeping Of friends az the
| Parker House. His wife followed. and
| upon learning the location Of the 1oom
| where the child was kept visited tho
room. picked UP the sleeping baby and
/ reached the main corridor OF the hotel
+ before she was overtakeu. There q fight
. followed for the possession OF the infant
/ As usual I'm such instances. sympathy
/ was with the mother and she won. Later
the child was accidentally burned tC
/ death I'm this city. but that was after an,
. husband and wife were again reconciIed
In "FloTodora" Sextet.
] Marie KE4T=rrs- -ra-r ar---- rr--rr
The Washington times., 1902-12-22

, W0mcn's Flr-trimmed
\ Juliets, felt or quilted;
: high or low 0EC
n ucCIs....
The Washington times., 1902-12-22
Sensible Christmas Presents,

y Girls Rcd Fur-trim-
2 med Felt Julicts: leather
y soIos. sizes Se &C
The Washington times., 1902-12-22

= Girlsf Fm-trimmed
y Plush Julicts- leather
y solcs. Sizes So 09C
. 90 1...--.----.-----< -
The Washington times., 1902-12-22

, The = Is Shoe g S0
for l. dies ...- NV
= Twenty five lil.r'n'
y STYLES. iu any heel 0r toe
= stvIa thlt fashion demands
y An the lalthar--us-aat
Z calf skin. ii. viCi kid.
\ ani box CALI. It's o. shoe
= that's worth seeing
The Washington times., 1902-12-22
S1tO 50

Thc els shoe C E0
for VI n .. DosCO
All the newest lasts and
loJiHcrs are combined In
these Shoes Lace and hut-
ton STYLES. q Shoe that is
equal 90 any So and 500
kind
The Washington times., 1902-12-22

y Womcns Felt Slippers,
\ with leather or felt soies
y and embroij-'ed Il &c
n N1mn-. -...-r--------
The Washington times., 1902-12-22

Mems and Womcn's
Warmlined lace Shoes.
with leather solcs; Just the
thing for motormcn and
market women. Prices
frUW
The Washington times., 1902-12-22

Riverside Drive. which. by common
usage OF the term, includes the beautiful
park which slopes westerly to the river.
begins at Seventy Street and
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1902-11-21
iun EUd~ Tragedy.

Nnturihy morning. - little after seven
"'ciuCH. when the force uf ulght switch.
me" were gp.mG uT duty, tNn Of their
number. Dick winters and q II Ora
ham, engaged III friendly sruill.
rev lvcr in the puss"s>5i"n IF Vim
t"rs wils acctdcnily discharged during
the iussl', the bail passing through
Graham's body about an inch below the
heart The unfortunate man wns taken
tn his room Nevada House anne :, where
hr expired
Graham WAS little kuO"n here. hnv-
ing entered the employ Of the cumpany
at this place only frw days ago. From
papers III hI- pu,srssIpn il was learned
That he was a me mbcr Of the Brother-
hood Of Locomotive Engineers. but not
III gODi st mdiug lie formerly resided ~
Nebraska, and has "A wife in Wyoming
and II son III Montreal, Canada.
Coroner Peers held an inquest ycstcr-
day the jury finding that icrensrd came
tn his death 10y shot from pistol III
the hands uf one Richard Winters The
jury believed there was no criminal in
tent, but that II Was gross carelessnes;s
on the part II said Winters. WHds.
worth Dispatch
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1902-11-21
L." fdltor In TroubIs.

The editor "f monthly magazine re-.
Gently started q cookery pugc.' \ lew
days ago an athletic looking Somnn
Cravcd audience with him She was
seen to bc carefully courcnlng some.
thing under her apron. Are YOU the
man, she asked, "who published that
now way of making rnkc?" Tie adult.
ted that hc WIS. ~ u said. Mix wnsh
ing CODA with the Hour. and stir ~ lii
tie bran aud sweet oil ro give II rOu.is,
cncy.'" "Ic tcs. aiammcrcd the ed
tor. And you SAID, 'Add syrup and -
gill Of vinegar. aud two ounces 81 gum
arabic when the cake is half baked .
Tho gum nrHl'ir. You told us waa Ia give
the cake II rich appearance "n to,,.~ Il
believe ynu are night, said the ir"uh.
ling editor. "wcll. lakc ilrnl' ,hru.-
And the indignant Woman ilonrcd him
with n weapon TINT fcll like u rluh. hu,
which instinct told him wns u rhunk ~
the cake.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1902-11-21
SENSE OF THE BLIND.
Development OF n Latent Sixth sense
Which Helps {" Compensate
for Loss of Sight

IL is imr"sAihle for the most of usto
realize the nature of a ,ixrh sense ns
II j. to represent {" our im.-inatiuu,
th" r"ndiIi"n> of AN rxi>Irm,, -. fewer.
or more. irhu our familiar ilrrr iii.
men. ions. EuI the greatest n..Ih.mu.
iiclan> are -n,d t" attain to- ,unrrr.
ti"m "f Il fourth Gim"r. 20. and il i.
certain ,... som" urnIIu ,...,.s Fl
rudir,..r -., md my~,cr;.r, ,,.,,I,,
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1902-11-21
Wa wu,. Nam. EupIoinsdI

Mr.. WI Ting-FanR acquired his pun
gent English in London. says the
Chronicle. of that city. lie was stu
dent In the Middle Temple in 1876. and
was known hy his proper and unpro-
nounccablc name "f Ng Ch"y Subsc-
pucntly. nftcr he had entered the pub
lie service Of his country AT Ticntsin
and had been promoted ,n bc u man.
DARN. hc followed the custom Of ndopt
ing al official name. Ting Fang IL
said 1" ncnn hail fragrance" and is
intended I" indicate that the one SO
designated il 40 sweet md eminent a
lawgiv"r that the sweet savor of his
reputation fills the court" \ pcnny
weekly in search nf novelties might do
worse thnn offer prize for Official
names for our public men.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1902-11-21

y san tcrunr'Iino dispatch of the 18th
saHN; \ party nf pr"spcri"r- headed hy
/ hcnr! Arn"!> who IL we'll known all
over the desert mining disirIr'. ha- Al
rived here. hrIng mr MORT nf the iii .,nv-
"r! ~ Southern Nevada. II the r"mau,S
II several pcuprr -upp"srl :" nnvr been
part! "f pr"-rrct"r..
Arn"ri ana par, have hrru rrn-,~cI.
Imr ia Nevada ai,i we. nm IA. ~ ,iN "a
thus cay m:"md 80 =" r"n" t., Aa, II
Mormon Spr:up~. Wu-u near what
the! -urp"S-d Was Trmbrr Mnuuraiu.
they w"r" attracted '"h pr uv t.! the
luNuriani rrnNth "f vrgera,r.n. ar mud
II. winch roul Ice seen fur mrlr..
Upon m"ariu. the -prnr 'ir, wee
startled I" iIni Hr'i. Part II Il human
~h""t"n aud Il li'tIr further "n thr re-.
minus "f several other ai"Irtrus. show
mg that the entire PARTY hal peri-hrd
Although the Huu'ur ~ il human
skeleton on the desert IL not AN event
discovery 81 the r. mains 81 AN cntir"
Phr'! caused much wonder among the
prosPcctors mud especially when they
were r" near II water supply The cause
Of their deaths was soon revealed. how
ever. No su,nrr hal the membrr. of
the party drank nf the water from the
spring than they were seized with
cramps. som" ~ the men suffering III.
tcnscly.
Suspcctiug that the water contained
Il mineral poison. Arucil cautioned his
companions against drinking more Of II.
hnd after resting over night started Tor
thus city. bringing with him samples ut
the water.
The wnter WIS analyzcd 10y chemist
and proved t." hc heavily charged with
arsenic.