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The Washington times., 1902-07-16
GENERAL WOOD GOING
TO SYCAMORE HILL
Knows Nothing of Selection
for Panama Commission.
Will Visit President Just Prior to Sail
ing for Europe to Witness Ger
man Army Maneuvers.

The report sent out from Oyster Bay
Monday night that General Wood Is to
be placed at the head of the new com
mission authorized by Congress to su-
pervise the construction of an isthmian
canal attracted much attention ycster-
day in this city. especially among the
numerous Government officials and
prominent citizens who know General
Wood personally.
No official statement has been made
In the matter, and none is expected for
some time TO come. but General Woods
prospective visit to Oyster Bay lends
additional interest to the report.
General Wood expects to leave Wash
ington this week. possibly today. for
New York, to make arrangements for
Gen. S. B. NJ. Young and Adjutant Cen
eral Corbin he will represent this coun-
try at the annual field maneuvers of the
German army. and expects to sail from
New York between August 3 and 7.
Prior to the date of sailing the ex-
bONtEuOT RtutIdl Will NlSlI MS SlSltT
at Shinnecock Hills, l.. l., for a few
days. and will then go on to oyster
Bay.
In response to an inquiry last night.
General Wood stated that he knew moth
ing of the story in circulation except
what had appeared in the newspapers.
The invitation to visit oyster Bay was
extended by President Roosevelt when
the latter left town for his Pittsburg
trip. which terminated at oyster Bay
on July 8. No date was fixed for the
visit, as General Wood wished to ar
range 1t just previous to his sailing
for Europe. and this was. of course, sat
isfactory to Mr.. Roosevelt.
The selection of General Wood 20 take
charge of the isthmian canal construc-
tion would undoubtedly be most popu-
lar. His success in withstanding the
enervating effect of a tropical climate
in Cuba has doubtless been considered
by the President as a very material ad-
iunct to his proven ability as an ad-
ministrator. II is quite generally ex-
pected. therefore, that General Woods
qualifications for the arduous work in
volvcd may result in his selection as
The directing head of the great national
enterprise.
The Washington times., 1902-07-16
MRS. ROOSEVELT TAKES
A FARHY YACHTING
Twenty Ladies of St. Hilda
Society Her Guests.
Secretary Moody Expected at Sycamore
Hill Tomorrow-Mr. McKelway
Dimes With President.

OYSTER BAY. July 15.-Secretsry
Cortelyou took his departure for Wash
ington at noon today.
Secretary Moody is expected here
Thursday TO consult with the President
Other visitors who are 10 come this week
are Mayor Low and ex-District Attorney
Philb,n, Of New York. The mayor will
run over on his yacht and Police Com
missioner Partridge may come with him
Colonel Partridge, 1t is reported, would
like to PROFOUND from the crest of Saga
more Hill this question:
Why doesn't the Citizens Union let
go?"
Mrs. Rooseyelt's party aboard the May
flower today was the social event OF the
day. Two hours before the hour ap-
Sound, and thunder and lightning seemed
to threaten disappointment. But the sky
cleared just in time, and Mrs. Roosevelt
and about twenty women of the St. Hilda
Society. of Christ Episcopal Church had
q pleasant swing up the sound. Miss
Alice Roosevelt was not present.
Gossip OF the probable appointment OF
General Wood to supervise the building
of the Panama Canal continues to be re-
ceived here with great Interest. lie is
not only the Presidents choice for this
responsibility, but is being heavily sup
ported from Washington.
st. Clair McKeiway, whose Brooklyn
Eagle is now the accepted chronicler OF
the thoughts and pastimes OF Representa-
tive Charles f. Littlefield, dined with the
President tonight
There was brilliant electric storm
over Oyster Bay this evening.
The Washington times., 1902-07-16
REPORTS ON RIVER
And HARB0R WORK
Improvement in New York
Dumping Arrangements.
New Patrol Boats Needed-Estimate
for Work on the Mississippi River
and Elsewhere.

officers in charge Of river and harhor
work are making their annual reports
to General Gillespie, chief of engineers
OF the army.
Commander E. F. Qualtrough. OF the
navy. supervisor of New York Harbor
Major C. Med. Townsend, in charge OF
improvements of the Mississippi River
between the mouth OF the Missouri and
st. Paul. Mimi. Major Thomas l.. Casey.
In charge of improvements in the Mis-
sissippi. between the Ohio and Missouri
Rivers; Major T. W. Symons, who di-
rects the Improvements in the district
OF Buffalo. n. Y. and Lieut.. Col. NJ. b.
Adams. who supervlses the work In the
Nashville. Tenn district, have filed
statements OF the work under their
charge.
Commander Qualtrough reports mark
ed Improvement over the previous year
In the care exercised in the matter o,
dumping by the scows which carry the
refuse from the city. He urges appro-
priations for the construction of vessels
saying that vigilant patrol is necessary
when ~, 900 900 cubic yards of waste ma
terial are annually moved upon the
waters OF the harbor and deposited
either in the ocean or behind bulkheads.
Commander Qualtrough finds satisfac-
tory results from making the dumping
place beyond Sandy Hook lightship. and
also says that much OF the material for
merly disposed OF at the mouth OF the
harbor Is being utilized for filling In and
reclaiming land. This Is especially so
In regard to the Jersey fats. where the
Pennsylvania Railroad and the Central
Railroad of New Jersey are making ex
tensive improvements.
In the Nashville. Tenn. district Lieu
tenant Colonel Adams submits the follow
ing estimates for the year 1904: Cum
berland River, Tennessee and Kentucky,
below Nashville. to complete existing
project. 81 .534 500: for the fiscal year.
S772 $50. Cumberland River above Nash
vile, to complete existing project,
So, COS, 900; no estimate for fiscal year,
except 81, 900 to maintain improvement.
Major Townsend In his report shows
from 1873 to date. 1907 .622; estimated
for the fiscal year 1904. sl.0300OO.
Improvement of the Mississippi River
between the Ohio and Missouri Rivers.
Major Casey reports. owing to the lack
OF available funds, has been confined to
care OF and repair of the plant, etc. The
original estimate for Improvement as re-
vised in 1883 was $l6,397. 800; amount ex-
pended upon the project, Ss,54l 1868:
amount required for existing project.
$G.122, 500: estimate for the fiscal year
1904. 81 100000.
Major Symons submits estimates for
the fiscal year 1904 as follows: Erie
Harbor. Pennsylvania. 1927 900; Dunkirk
Harbor, New York. $4,000; Buffalo Har-
Dor. New York, for the maintenance OF
Improvement; $4,000: Niagara River
from Tonawanda to Port Day. $4,000:
harbor at Little Sodus Bay New YORK,
SOS, 900; Oswego Harbor. New York, 500,
900: Cape Vincent Harbor. New YORK.
s1Q2 900; Improvement OF the shoals OF
the st. Lawrence River between Ogdens-
burg. N. Y. and the foot CT Lake On
tario. $4,000.
The Washington times., 1902-07-16
CENS(JS DIRECTORS
WIFE BRINGS SUIT
SECRETARY MOODY'S PLANS.
Goes to Massachusetts, and Later Will
Inin North American Squadron.

Secretary Moody. who will leave
Washington in the last week of July,
to attend celebrations of home week at
Salem and Beverly and the 250th ami
versary of the founding of Byfeld. the
place where the pioneer Moodys set
tied, will remain in Massachusetts until
August s. He will join the North At
lantic Squadron in the dispatch boat
Dolphin.
Mr.. Moody will witness the maneuvers
of the squadron along the New England
coast until August Is. He will have with
him on the Dolphin Postmaster General
Payne and probably some OF his former
on the House Committee on
Appropriations, including Chairman
Cannon.
These maneuvers will be preliminary
to the war game in Long Island Sound.
which will begin on August 30.
The Washington times., 1902-07-16
WOMAN HURLED TO DEATH.
Struck by Train at a Croton- on Hud-
son Crossing.

osSINING. y. Y. July l5.-Mrs. Mel
son LeFevre, a widow, aged ffty-fve,
Of Sparta. in this town. was instantly
killed on the tracks OF the Central Hud-
son Railroad at Croton- on Hudson while
driving at l o'clock this afternoon.
Mrs. LeFevre was one of a party who
were enjoying n picnic at Croton Point.
She left there TO drive to the Croton
railroad station. AT the railroad cross
ing she halted her horse to allow a
north bound freight train to pass. and
started the horse again as soon as the
caboose of the freight dashed by.
The south bound Troy special came
laundering down the tracks. and the
noise of the freight drew Mrs LcFevre's
attention from the approaching special
which struck the wagon and hurled its
occupant seventy-fve feet in the air.
killing her instantly.
The horse was not injured but the
wagon was demolished.
The Washington times., 1902-07-16
IN MEMORY OF PAUNCEFOTE.
Services at the Chapel Royal Attended
by Dignitaries Yesterday.

LONDON. July 15.-Memorial services
for Lord Pauncefote. the late. British
Ambassador to the United States.
whose body was brought home by the
American cruiser Brooklyn yesterday.
were held in the Chapel Royal at St
James Palace today. The sevices were
conducted by the sub-dean. Among
those present were Ambassador Choate
and his wife; Lord Churchill. represent
ing the King: the Marquis and Marquise
oil Lansdowne, the Prince of Wales, and
the Duke OF CoDnaught.
The Washington times., 1902-07-16
Gambling Joints Destroy
ed by Fire Not to
Be Rebuilt.
NEW CONDUIT ROAD RESORT
Exact Location Hot Yet Determined
Upon - Responsibility for Holocaust
to Be Placed-Sensational Develop
ments Anticipated.

According to report circulated last
night, Jackson City has ceased to be a
resort for gamblers There is but tho
remotest likelihood that the gambling
houses destroyed by fire Monday night
will ever be reconstructed.
The lovers OF games of chance, II IL
authoritatively announced. will find a
new mecca en- the Conduit Road. where.
within few days, it is stated, resorts
will be opened. The exact location has
not yet been determined upon.
Sensational developments are expected
within twenty four hours in regard to
the burning of the four gaming houses
in Jackson City shortly after IL o'clock
Monday night. All day yesterday the
Virginia authorities were engaged in in
vestigating the matter and arrests. 1t 10
thought. will follow in few days.
Man Under Suspicion.
Mystery. however, does not surround
the identity of the person who was, it is
alleged. responsible for the destruction
of the four buildings. The person under
suspicion has. it is said. informed va
rious persons in Washington that X was
he who did the deed. The culprit. it Is
alleged, was interested in the concern,
and has made no attempt to conceal his
part in firing the buildings.
The damage to the property by fire
is estimated at about $4,000, none OF it
covered by insurance.
Yesterday Charles Sanderson and
Frank Foster, two of the parties whose
places of business were entirely de-
stroyed by Mondag nights fire. were in
this city and held several conferences
with their attorney What action will be
taken is not known. although it Is said
that the person who fired the building
has made threats against both Sander
son and Foster.
Serious Trouble Anticipated.
The affair has created considerable at
tention among the sporting element Of
Washington and serious trouble is antic-
ipated. Those who are interested in the
gambling houses are much exercised over
the work of last Monday night. and the
outcome of the matter is awaited with
interest.
Nothing has as yet been heard from
the Pennsylvania Railroad regarding the
fire. 1t is thought that the officials of the
road will prosecute the guilty party or
parties because Of the narrow escape
from destruction of the railway signal
tower. which is located at the south end
of the Long Bridge. Had such thing oc-
CURED the entire road would have been
badly tied uD.
The Washington times., 1902-07-16
CHARGES AGAINST CHINESE
CONSUL NOT SUSTAINED
Minister WI Finds That Six Companies,
of San Francisco, Did Not File
Forged Complaint.

Minister WI Ting-fang has just COM
pleted an investigation Of charges
against Ho-Yow, the Chinese consul
general at San Francisco. who is Mr..
Wus brother-in-law.
The investigation brought to light that
the petition containing the charges. pur-
porting to have emanated from the pow
erful Six Companies of San Francisco.
was a forgery.
Mr. WI sent Shen Tung. first secrs-
tary. and Chung Mun-yew. secretary in
terpreter OF the Chinese legation. to San
Francisco to investigate the charges.
They ascertained from the Six Com
panies that this organization had not
had anything to do with the petition.
The matter has been dropped.
The Washington times., 1902-07-16
Mr.. CUTHBERT'S FUNERAL.
Body of Correspondent Laid at Rest at
Richmond.

RICHMOND, July ia large crowd
OF sorrowing friends attended the fu
reral OF E. Cuthbert this afternoon.
among whom were newspaper men OF
this city, city officials and statesmen.
Each OF the four papers here sent
floral designs. the most costly OF which
came from editors and reporters OF the
Dispatch" and News
Most OF the pallbearers were newspa-
per men. they being A. b. Williams. of
the News" W. d. Chesterman, J. /.
McRee. John Stamper. G. Watson James.
of the Dispatch Peyton r. Noel. of
the Times" and W. s. Copeland. OF the
Leader" The body was laid TO rest in
Hollywood.
The Washington times., 1902-07-16
Wants Receiver Appoint
ed to Take Charge of
Certain Securities.
SAYS HUSBAND WAS AGENT
Mrs. Merriam Wants Some of Defend
ants Restrained From Proceeding
Against A S. Herd to Recover on
Notes Claimed by Her as Collateral.

Mrs. Lavina E. Merriam. wife of
Hon. William r. Merriam, Director of
the Census. yesterday instituted pro-
ceedings against Mr.. Anderson 7. Herd,
OF New York, and others for the appoint
ment of receiver TO take charge of
certain stock and securities and also to
bring suit on several notes held by her
as collateral security for claim
against the defendant Herd.
The others who are named as defend
ants are Messrs John W. Langley. who
is appointment clerk of the census;
William r. Merriam. William H. Mer-
riam, and David J. Peffero who recent
ly resigned his position as secretary to
the director.
Owns Large Personal Estate.
Mrs. Merriam, who is represented by
Attorneys Lambert and Baker, states
that she owns a large personal estate
in her own right, and that on several
occasions her husband has acted as her
agent Acting as such few months
ago, her husband, she says. sold 10 An
derson T. Herd certain stock Of Empire
Consolidated Quicksilver Mining Com
pany for $1,000. payable on April 10 last.
When Herd gave his promissory note
for this amount, 1t is stated, he also
also gave as collateral security 1000
shares of the Empire Consolidated
Quicksilver MiningsCompany. note of
Mr.. Stilson Hutchins for s3,SOO. and two
notes OF Mr.. NJ C. Butler for 50. 500 each.
Attached to the last notes were 500
shares Of Empire stock with dividends.
No Payments Made.
None of the above notes. Mrs. Merriam
says, has been paid. while the note for
50, 600 is overdue and still unpaid.
Three Of the defendants, it is alleged,
have aled suits against the defendant
Herd to collect money claimed to be
due, and the litigations are pending.
Mrs. Merriam asks the court to restrain
these defendants from further prosecut-
ing these suits, to pass an order de-
creeing William R. Merriam to be mere
ly her agent, and to, name a receiver to
prosecute her claim against the defend
ant Herd on his promissory note
The Washington times., 1902-07-16
TO WED AT ROCKVILLE.
Marriage Licenses Issued to Two Wash
ington Couples.

ROCKVILLE, Nd. July ia mar
riage license was issued here today TO
Mr.. Walter b. Crow. aged twenty-three.
and Miss Lettie NJ. Tate. aged eighteen,
both OF Washington city. A license was
also issued on yesterday to Mr.. William
II. Beuchllng. aged twenty-one. and Miss
Catherine W Wannell aged eighteen.
both of the same city.
The Washington times., 1902-07-16
FATHER AND SON DROWN.
Parent Goes to Lads Rescue and Both
Meet Death.

LANCASTER, Pa. July Is - While
Ralph Sweeney. his ten-year old son
Harold and Joseph Seibert and Walter
Desher. all OF Columbia, were fishing in
the Susquchanna River at Chickies this
afternoon the rowboat was dashed to
pieces against the rocks below the falls.
Seibert and Desher swan to rock
and Sweeney could have saved himself
too. but he went to his sons assist
ance. and they were drowned together,
locked In each others arms.
The Washington times., 1902-07-16
WASHINGTON GAS MAY
DOUBLE ITS DIVIDEND
Company Books for Transfer of Stock
Closed Until Payment, on
August L.

A report is current in local financial
circles that the Washington Gas Light
Company will declare an extra dividend
at the time of the next payment on the
lst OF next month. The regular divi-
dend Is 80 cents share, and 1t is ex-
pected that this amount will be dou-
bled, although this cannot be definite
ly learned.
l. was announced yesterday on the
Washington Stock Exchange that the
books for the transfer of the stock of
the Washington Gas Light Company
have been closed until the payment CT
the dividend. which is to be made on
August !.
The Washington times., 1902-07-16
KRONACHER'S BODY FOUND.
Drowned Man Was Paymaster's Clerk
on the Franklin.

NORFOLK, Va, July l5.-The body Of
d. F. Kronacher was recovered from
Chesapeake Bay this morning,
Kronacher, who was paymaster'D
clerk aboard the United States receiving
ship Franklin, was accidentally drowned
by the upsetting of dingy off Ocean
View last Saturday night. Crabs disfz-
ured the face OF the drowned man coz
siderably
The Washington times., 1902-07-16
PROMOTION FOR Mr.. BEALl.
Appointed Chief of Division of Trans
lation and Compilation.

The President. through the Secretary
of War. has appointed Mr.. NJ. E. Beall
chief of the Division of Translation and
Compilation of the new Bureau OF In
sular Affairs of the War Department.
Mr. Beall is regarded as a most ef
fcient clerk, and has been connected
with the War Department for severpl
years. His appointment was based sole
ly upon his merit.
The Washington times., 1902-07-16
Overcome by the Heat.

About 2 i'clock yesterday afternoon
Maria Williams, colored, thirty-two
years OF age. of 1872 Balls Alley north
west, was overcome by the heat on Third
Street northwest. Citizens assisted her
to nearby drug store. and later an
ambulance conveyed her TO the Casualty
Hospital.
The Washington times., 1902-07-16
Mrs. Rathbone Home.

NEW YORK. July 15-Among the pas
sengers who arrived this morning on the
Ward Line steamship Mexico from Ha-
vana was Mrs. Z. G. Rathbone. wife OF
the recently released postal official.
The Washington times., 1902-07-16
HOME FROM CUBA.
Legation Secretary Rivero, Mrs. E. q
Rathbone and Lieut.. Schulz Arrive.

NEW YORK. July 15-Among the pas
sengers who arrived on the Ward Line
steamship Mexico, from Havana. were
Antonio Martin Rivero, first secretary OF
the Cuban legation at Washington; Mrs
E. G.. Rathbone. wife of the recently re-
leased postal officer, and Lieut.. a.
Schulz.
Sixty-one of the passengers were sent
TO HOFFMAN Island for observation
The Washington times., 1902-07-16
NOTICE.

On and after July Is. 1902, will occupy
our new and commodious quarters located At
r. F. HARvEy'S SONS,
ivq1m Funeral DirectorA
The Washington times., 1902-07-16
LAKE GUNBOAT INJURED.
The Michigan Suffers $4,000 Damage
in a Collision.

ERIE. Pa, July 15.-The United States
steamer Michigan sustained $4,000
damage at her docks here this morning
by being struck by the carrier VI.
d. Grover. OF Cleveland.
The Grover was trying to make the
fuel dock. next to where the Michigan
lay. and when 1t approached the naval
vessel. the signal 10 back up was given.
The order seems to have been confused
in the engine room. for the boat went
ahead and crashed into the Michigan.
The bowsprit and all the forward bull
warks were carried away, and the gun
toat was torn from her moorings and
carried along 200 yards while her side
was badly scraped.
Two six-pound rifles near the stern
were bent and ruined. The Michigan
was able TO get back to the dock under
her own steam.
The Michigan came into her home port
Saturday to take aboard the members
of the commission appointed by Con-
gress to select site for a naval train
ing station on the lakes.
The Bureau of Navigation was in
formed Yesterday OF the accident to
the Michigan. but not Of the extent
of the damage. The Michigan is the
only vessel OF war of the United States
en- the Great Lakes under the treaty
with Great Britain.
The Washington times., 1902-07-16
UNDERTAKES.

]. WILLIAM LEE,
UNDERTAKEN AND LIVERY.
lsa Penn. Ave. n W. Washington. d. @
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-01-03

CHARLES r. CUTLER,
WILLARD W. CUTLER
FREDERIC CROMWELL
SAMUEL FREEMAN.
PATRICK FARRELLY.
AURELIUs B. HULL.
GUSTAV Il. KIssEL.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-01-03
UNDERTAKINGS AND FUNERAL
FURNISHING.

james Cook Of Hanover, makes the
following announcement. that dis
count Of is to 20 per cent. win be al
lowed on all funeral goods furnished BY
him from undertakers regular prices.
The very best service guaranteed in
Guiding free telephone service to 5b.
Hanover. rubber-tired vehicles, also
casket lowering device. Chairs furnish
at weddings and parties.
No extra charge for distance 1854
JAMES COOK.
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AuRELIuus 9. HuLL,vIee-pres,aea
JNo. II. 9. coRIELL. sse'y q Treas
!, Asst see'y d Treas
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Railroad Notes

Trainmaster Sickles announces that
he is well satisfied with the progress
the men have made in LEARNING the
standard rules which go into effect
next month. Schools of instruction
have been held at Port Morris. South
Orange, Morristown, Hoboken and
elsewhere along the line, and at pres
emit class is being daily instructed
in the headquarters of the Lackawan-
ma z. NJ. O. A. at Hoboken.
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Judge vreeland Gained.

Judge vreeland was surprised on
Monday night when small party of his
friends dropped in to extend their best
wishes upon the occasion of his birth
day. During the evening ex-Alderman
Byram in a brief speech presented MIR.
vreeiand with cane. professor Haven
adding few supplementary remarks.
Games and refreshments, added to the
evenings pleasure.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-01-03
r. n. Hoffman & Son


While on the way to their home in
New Vernon on New Years Day
about l.so p. M. Jacob Ogden, aged
sixty years and his son, Charles aged
thirty years were struck by Port
Morris wildcat at the third cros-
sing this side of Chatham and both
instantlylkilled. The bodies were
taken to the Madison freight house
and Coroner Leonard was Immediate
ly notified.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-01-03
!. ;. Plaut ( Co. ) important Notice

Guy annual Special Sale will begin
Monday, January 8, at which time we
present az Important Reductions the
most worthy collection of reliable wear
ing apparei Tor men. women and children
ever onered TO the people OF New jersey.
We cannot 60 into itemized details. but
let our word stand for ii that the saw
ings MADE possible will repay q Journey
o. even hundred miles. Price list viii
10licw postal card request L. IS
Plaut e. Co.. 707 to 72i Broad sfreat
Newark. N. J. (
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-01-03
OBITUARY.


Mrs R. B. Downing. of Oneida, N. Y,
a daughter OF the late Oswald J. Burnet
of this city and the wife of Roswell B.
Downing, died at her home on New
Years from diphtheria. after an illness of
ten days. Besides her husband one son
and three daughters survives.
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Fl. J. Heinz g. Co., whose 81 vane-
ties are the output OF the largest,
the cleanest and best equipped plant
OF its kind and recognized as the
standard" throughout the Civilized
world purpose holding worlds
convention of their statesmen at the
home o.. the ''57' Pittbsurg, Pa. They
employ at times upwards Of twenty
thousand people and are represented
by about 500 statesmen in different
parts Of the world. Jan. . to Jan. 10,
1901 321E