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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-21
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BRITISH PRISONER
IN S0uI.Ill.....lA1.E.ILlL.C,.IA....
Alr. aiendalI-miIIer. Of Petersburg'
Arrested as Boer Alder
AND ExIEED TO cEyiou..
Congressman Lassitcr Secured Nilier's Re-
lease through the sta!e Departnent-'s
Had h.any Thrilling Experiences, but
Says lie VAS Treated Well
AND ExIEED TO cEYloN.::
Says lie VAS Treated Well

Says lie Mas Treated We'll,
special dispatch TO The Tineso
PETERSBURG, VA, Jan. 1o.-Nir-
Mcndau Miller, for sixteen months +"
British prisoner. in South Africa, returned
70 his home in Petersburg yesterday
morning,
1Ir. Miller left America two years ago
to engage in business with ms b-otLei-
irI-iay Mr. NJ. Levin, in South -A1rlci.'
They had been there but q short times
when they We're suspected OF giving aldi
70 tili, Beers. and when the general mer-5
chandise store which they kept was
searched and q gun found, this was con,
sidered conclusive proof, and Miller,
Levin and I4evn's son were taken prs
cners by the British and later sent TO
Ceyicn. IteCe they remained Tor more
than year.
LOST no HIS WIFE.
During this time Mrs. Miller heard
nothing from her husband, there being:
some JIsca rris.go in The nails ana AL let
ters 70 her being returned@of sent TO tho
dead letter office. One letter, containing
ten pounds was returned 10 London, and,
though the money was sent 10 Mrs. NIL
Ter by her husband III 1900; it was late
- 0@L 49,. ~ s,,er,i7,
,t-...l.y 75.,,,,I +i7an th3i
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~ l.al.,',...i 7TiIia,e ,I.1.asa
10 i,z,,I ,y7,,7,, tI,,.illi,3.e experiences
to relate, buc viii say nothing about the
treat ypgIt he received. While Q. prisoner
of Get FTft7fn.
WAS TREATED WE'LL
TIN, nanars no signed with that Gov
a-nr-ent pvavcn+s his making any at
sre All +bat Miller will say in this
rnifrc5.tiop is that he was treated very
vol.
AIRS. Miller has been carrying on n
dry goods business on Harding Street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-21
..Iy.E CURED WITHOUT THE

;,Iyla CURED WITHOUT THE
KNIFE.
itching, Blind. Bleeding or Protruding
Piles Your druggist viii refund your
rfse,stssy. If iTo:sZg OINTMENT fails to cure
w eitoVesS signature is on each box.
s5e.
ONLY ONE NIGHT TO NEW OR
LEANS MOBILE OR PENSACOLA
via Southern Railway, through Atlanta
anti Mont GoItiefys Which is the only route
Offering tilissa1iick time
iss.,Fhe through car line. one fare for the.
round trip. Richmond TO New orleans,
$500; to Mobile sseei.5a; to Pensacola Ssiso
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-21
Funrrai Services.

The remains OF Mrs. S. A Bailey. who
died at the residence OF her husband,
No. 6G6 Graham Street, Friday morning
We taken Sunday to Jarret'&. sussex
county, for interment. The internent
was in the old family burying-Sround.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-21

All street-car lines in Richmond lead TO
,ha newt, & o. Main-Street Station
rghere ali c. Sc o. Railway trains may
be taken. passing over the new steel via
duct en- route to Lynchburs, OiG Point.
Norfoltl Portsmouth. etc. ISL 5ags
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-21

The Street Committee viii meet to-
night in the Council Chamber. Business
or much Importance is before the body,
The examination of the books OF the
School Board. kept by T. II. Fitzgerald
Is vet in progress. The committee VIII
make a full report To The beard, wnlcn
meets on Thursday night
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-21

Norfolk and Western-Leave Byrd
Street Station-9:O0 a. NJ. Norfolk Limit
ed Stops only at Petersburg: Waverly
and Suffolk. 9:oo A. NJ, the Chicago Elk
press for Lync1lburg. Roanoke. Columbus
&c. 800 P NJ. Ocean-Shors Limited.
Stops only at Petersburg. Waverly and
Suffolk. { % P IL, for Suffolk. Norfolk
ana 'ediate stations. 3:l0 P. NJ. for
Lynchburg and Roanoke
Arrive Rchmoud-From Lynchburg and
the West daily at 7:25. and 1856 F. NJ,
from Norfolk and the East at ii:1o A NJ;
11:t2 4 N, and $50 2. NJ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-21

seaboard Air Line--(Leave Main-Strees
Station).--o:30 A. VI. daily for Petersburg;
Henderson, etc. and all points South and
Southwest; $40 P. NJ. daily for Peters
burg. Raleigh. Columbia, Savannah and
all Florida points: 1870 P. NJ. daily Zoe
points South and Southwest; $40 a NJ.
and $40 ?. NJ. for Washington. New York
and the East.
Arrive S. A. Z. Main-street Station
go P. NJ, daily from Washington and
thu, North: 10:2o P NJ. daily from Wash.
ington and the North: 5:32 a. NJ. ana
3:3t r NJ. from points South: 5:4S Z. NJ
from Petersburg and local points
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-21

Fields minsi.els will be at the Academy
tonight. The organization appeared here
early in the season and made 4 great hit,
The Spectacular features were. ackpoYt~.
edged 10 be the most eiabocate ever pre-
ScGtcd here by q minstrel company. ihe
aiio OF specialtics Sv8s !especi2ilst coed.
Only one performance viii titsl lis3fs . 2Ga
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
ACCIDENTAL DEATH
BY ESCAPING GAS
John I. Harville AsphyXiated
in Local Hostelry.
Coroner Views the Remains and Believes
Death Was Accidental-Came From
Danville, Va.

John T. Harville was found dead in bed
at William T. Coxen's restaurant and
lodging house. i6S Pennsylvania Avenue.
a. shortly after 10 o'clock yesterday
morning. Gas fumes permeated the
room he had occupied. and plainly indi
Gated the cause Of his death. The Cor
oner expresses the belief that Harville's
death was purely accidental.
Haryille was about thrty-fvc years of
age. His home vas in Danville. Va. He
had recently been employed as a train
man hy the Norfolk and Western Rail
way Company at Spencer, y. c. He leaves
wife at Danville.
Harville is supposed to have come to
Washington frcm DanviIle with an ex
cursiOn party that arrived here about 6
o'clcck Saturday evening He made his
appearance at Ccxens place about 10
o'clock that night with two other men,
and was assigned to a frcnt room en- the
third floor CT the house. He retired
shortly afterward. and nothing mere was
seoE or heard Of him until his dead body
was discovered Yesterday morning. He is
supposed to have turned off the gas be-
fore going to bed and then accidentally
turned il on again.
The body was removed to the n1orgue
and information OF his death telegraphed
by the Police Department TO Danville and
Spencer.
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HELPED BY HEBREWS.
Charity Organization Aided Mr. Rosen-
fields Family.

To the Editor of The Times:
In your morning issue of Saturday.
March %, noticed a reference to the
disease and poverty OF Louis Rosenfell,
/. Polish Jew. The statement as to Rosen-
fields physical condition, with the excep-
tion that he had but one leg. instead of
both, amputated Cle having lost in The
same manner the other leg some years
ago., is correct, but ! am at a less how
to account for that part of the story
where it says that only through the aid
of the neighbors was the family. consist
ing of wife and three children, enabled
to sustain life, etc.
The Rosenfeld family has been under
the immediate care Of the United Hebrew
Charities since December 3. 1896, when
in a crippled condition Chaving but one
leg), Rosenfeld kept a grocery store in
the northwestern section OF the city
On the above date he applied TO the char
tiles for aid, and after a personal in
vestigation into his condition a check
for S25 was rendered him for the purpose
of replenishing his stock, ,.etc. Since that
time the family has been furnished with
conditions required il. Nearly six months
ago the one still useful leg OF Mr. Rosen-
field became affected and | advised his
wife to have him removed to some hos
pital. where at least he could receive such
care and attention as he could not OBJ
tain at his home. This Mrs. Rosenfeld
persistently refused to do, and asked that
the charity association furnish the ser
vices of a physician, which request was
complied with. and DR.. NJ. Bruchheim was
directed to the aid OF the patient until
circumstances prevented him from con-
tinuing his visits. after which DR.. w. A.
Frankland. at the expense of the chari-
ties. was engaged to attend Mr.. Rosen-
field. The condition of Mr.. Rosenfield be
coming more serious Mrs. Rosenfield was
finally persuaded to have her husband re-
moved 10 some hospital, and this was
done. At the Homeopathic Hospital al
operation was deemed necessary In order
to save life, and the amputatiOn of the
limb was performed. After but 4 short
period Rosenfield, at his urgent request,
and against the advice of the charities.
was removed to his home where in the
morning of March 23, he was relieved OF
his sufferings by death. During all this
time. whether at home or at the hospital,
his family was cared for by the charities
in every detail. Their rent was paid
regularly. provisions, fuel, wearing ap-
parel, bedding, linens sufficient to ensure
comfort. together with fair sized check
tcash), were sent every two weeks; besides.
articles of food. considered as luxuries
and as rule not furnished, such as eggs.
butter, crackers. etc, We're not omitted,
TIE Rosenfield family has been under my
personal supervision and l am posi-
tive that nothing has been neglected
which would have a tendency to COM
fort, etc. j. l.. BLOUT.
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
Argument Of Counsel on
Points of Law to Be
Made Today.
THE EXTENT OF TIE ESTATE
Testimony Submitted to Show That
George w. UteTmehle and His Grand
son Were Ignorant OF the Law-Claims
Of the Attorney.

The hearing in the contest over the es-
tate Of the late George W. Utermehle,
which has been in progress FOR two weeks
before Justice Barnard, in Probate Court,
will be resumed this morning. The estate
is valued at about $2.000, coo. and the will
of Mr. Utermehle is being contested by
his grandson, Mr.. Charles II. Utermchle.
When the court convenes this morning
argument of counsel on points OF law rel
ative to the exclusion of certain evidence
offered on behalf of the contestant will
be continued.
So far Attorneys r. Ross Perry and Lam
bert & Baker, counsel for the contestant,
have submitted testimony to saow that at
the time of the death CT George ". Uter
mehle, in 1889, his grandson was both ig
norant of the law affecting his rights and
without knowledge of the alleged inca
pacity of his grandfather to make will
and also Of undue influence. which, it is
alleged. was practiced upon him.
1t was also testified that Mr.. Charles
II. Utermehle was induced not to inquire
into the circumstances under which his
grandfather made his will on account OF
an alleged promise made him by his aunt
3nd his grandmother. that they would
squalize his share of the estate with that
of other bcneiciaries. This Mr.. Uter-
mehle declares was not done.
Testimony Submitted to Jury.
Testimony has also been submitted to
the jury to show that as soon as Mr..
Utermehle became aware Of the circum-
stances under which the will OF his grand
father was made he offered to return all
that he had uD to that time received from
the estate. This amounted to about s20.
$50 in all, but the offer was declined.
When this offer was refused, Mr.. Uter-
mehle instituted proceedings TO test the
validity of his grandfather's will.
The greater part Of the estate consists
of realty, which, il is said, returns a rev.
enue of about S60.00G year.
1t is expected that the argument on the
questions of law before the court will
not be concluded until tomorrow Mess-s
Worthington. Head & Fraiiey and Mr.
Thomas W. Woodward appear as counsel
for the caveatees.
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
TYPICAL GERMAN EASTER.
Celebration by Washington Saengerbund
Last Night.

The members Of The Washington saen-
serbund, their families and friends and
number of invited guests celebrated Eas-
ter ct the naiI last night in typical Ger
man manner. There was no sc pro-
gramme, the president Of the bun !, Mr.
Frank Claudy, calling upon the members
and guests for their contribution toward
the entertainment of the evening. There
were many songs, speeches. anc musical
renditions
Among those who added t. the pleasure
OF the evening were Mr.. Frank Claudy.
MIR. Altrup. Mr.. Lutz Mr.. Minister. Mr.
Carl Mr.. Hutterly, Mr.. Kimmel. Mr. Levy,
Mr.. Hoffman and others.
The Ladies' Club OF the buni VIII cele-
brate Easter Monday this evening at the
hall with a dance. These Easte- dances
have always been counted among the most
pleasant features of the programme ot en-
tertainments and 1t is thought that the
attendance this evening will exceed ex-
pectations.
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
BUREAU TO IDENTIFY
CRIMINAL CLASSES
Major Sylvester IS Anxious
About Pending Bill.
Fears Delay hay Erdanger Passage of
Measure at the Present Session
of Congress.

Major Sylvester, Chief of Police, gave
out statement last night relative to the
situation in regard to the proposed legis-
lation by Congress, especially in connec-
ticn with the bill to establish the Ma
tional Bureau of Criminal Identification,
with headquarters at Washington. From
present reports, says the Police Superin-
tendent, delay may endanger the passage
of the measure at the present session.
Major Sylvester said:
There exists some anxiety among those
interested in the bill for the establish
ment CT National Bureau of Criminal
Identification lest the measure may net
receive the early attention from Congress
which was indicated at the time of its
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
Bates to Be Sentenced.

Harry W. Bates, who was some time
ago convicted Of perjury in Cr!mina: Court
No. 2, will be called before Justice Bar
nard today for sentence. The offence that
Bates was found guilty OF committing was
submitting false afidavits before the Civil
Service Commission for the purpose OF Sc
curing employment AT the Bureau Of En-
craving and Printing.
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
TO RESUME HEARINGS
IN UTERMEHLE CASE
SOUSA'S SUNDAY CONCERT.
The Bandmaster's Forces Entertain
Crowded National Audience.

1t seems to matter but little how often
Scusa's band comes to Washington or
where it appears. couple of months
ago the organization was heard at the
Columbia Theatre. and the house was
found too small to accommodate all who
wanted to hear the stirring marches Of
the former leader of the Marine Band and
note the peculiarities in his poses as he
directed the men under his command
Last night the Sousa band came to the
National Theatre. ard cnce more the
crowd was too large to find enough seats
to so around. even after there had been
chairs placed in the space usually occu-
pied by the orchestra.
The audience was most cordial one,
and showered its applause impartially
praising alike the Interpretation of List.
Massenet. Sousa. Pryor-the trombonist
of the band who was represented en- the
programme by The Patriot" played by
himself, and THE Coon Band Contest"
used by the band as an encore-LoTraine.
Leslie Stuart. and the composers of a
number of cocn melodies Indeed after
playing Sousa's arrangement OF a number
of hymns, the assemblage was so enthu-
siastic that such classic airs as The
Honeysuckle and the Bee" Annie
Moore" and the ''Florodora" sextette had
to be played before the gathering would
permit the programme to proceed
Eurlng the evening a number of Sousa' S
marches were played, to the evident
pleasure of the people in the theatre The
list included Hands Across the Sea-"
he Man Behind the Gun "El CAPTAIN"
while the latest Scusa product. The In
vincible Eagle" had to be rendered sew
eral times with the trumpets and from
bcres and piccolos lined up in front Of
the footlights
Arthur Pryor's trombone sclo. The
Patriot, won him many new admirers
and enabled him to demonstrate anew that
he is the peer of any other musician en-
plcying the same instrument His tone
is as pure and as meiliiuous as the hu-
man voice, and his execution absolutely
fauitless. Maude Reese-Daves sung Ar
diti's Love in Springtimc" in z pleasing
light soprano, ard Miss Dorothy Hoyle's
violin solo, a Wieniawski number. was so
much enjoyed that she was compelled to
respond to an encore
The programme was as follows:
The Washington times., 1902-03-31

The bandstand then becomes a princi
pal source OF attraction to the dense null
titude that now swarms in every part of
the extensive grounds. Certainly groups
are still to be seen at the fountain, which
seems 10 have an Irresistible fascination
TO those who perhaps are OF more retir-
ing dispositions. Nevertheless, the great
majority of the crowd now gather in the
immediate neighborhood Of the Mansion.
There IS a continual watching, moreover,
of the windows and balcony. for the Pres
ident and members Of his family often
enjoy the fun by contemplating it from
these points of vantage.
Finally. as the mellow sun, sinking to
rest, casts golden light and shadow on the
lawns and bathos in radiant splepdor the
great white obelisk that marks the men,
Sry Of Washington, the band strikes up
Hail. Columbia" and the carnival is at
an end
The Washington times., 1902-03-31

National-"David Harum'' evening.
ColumDa-"Thc BLrgomaster," evening.
Chases - Polite vaudeville; afternoon
and evening.
Academy--"The Convict's Daughter,
evening
Kernans-Irwin's Majestics, afternoon
and evening.
Empire - Polite vaudeville. afternoon
and evening.
ing.
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
ALLEGED to Have Used Knife.

Chapman, it is said, became angry and
began TO quarrel with the woman. She
left him and went into another room in
the house and remained there for some
time. When she re-entered the room in
which Chapman was it is stated that he
took a knife from his pocket and stabbed
her to. death.
1t The trial the Government will be
represented by Assistant District Attor-
ney Thoras C. Taylor.
The Washington times., 1902-03-31

Highest temperature, p m........... 53
Lowest temperature. 5 a. m............ 43
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
EGG ROLLING DAY
ON THE WEITE LOT
Children to Exercise Ancient
and Annual Right.
Marine Band TO Perform in the After
roon-Gates Open at O'clock in
the Morning.

The Mecca toward which will turn to-
day the footsteps OF the juvenile denizens
OF Washington will be the White Lot
back of the White House, where will be
exercised by the children their ancient
and annual privilege Of egg rolling''-a
custom at the National Capital which is
told of all over the country.
The White Lot egg rolling" is to the
little folk of the city. more even than the
tales of the rabbit, the thought most
closely connected with the Eastertide. For
weeks the little ones look forward to
Easter Monday and the glad times on the
beautiful green, which is turned over to
sport
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
Charged With Conducting Unlicensed Bar.

Henry Davis and his wife, Annie Davis,
and Roy Carter, all colored, were arrested
last night On the charge of conducting
unlicensed bars. The prisoners live IA
Armory Court.
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
An Ancient Custom.

presented in the White House grounds on
Easter Monday. There are few born Wash
ingtonians whose memories do not carry
them back to the days when they took an
active part in the proceedings. Many an
old inhabitant may be seen tomorrow
watching, half smilingly and half tear
fully, the gambols OF the children.
An hour or so before the gates of the
grounds are opened the crowds assemble.
Indeed, from o'clock in the morning un-
iii 5 in the afternoon. there is an inces-
cant stream OF humanity coming and 60
ting. OF course, children. at least during
the earlier part of the day, form the
greater part Of the thousands who gather
q. tne lawns
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
WEATHER INDICATIONS.
TEMPER AZURE.

Fair today; fresh to brisk northwest
erly winds. Tomorrow. fair.
The Washington times., 1902-03-31

word to the wise II you want an afternoon
Of interest and amusement, 20 TO the races at
Benning on Monday. Take this advice and you
won't be sorry.
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
THE TIDE TABLE

Sun rises. SAG AN. Sun sets. o. :2l p NJ.
Moon rises 1929 AM Moon sets.
The Washington times., 1902-03-31

Lamps lit today. I:O1 p. NJ
Lamps out tomorrow. 4:54 a. NJ.
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
STREET LIGHTING.

High tide...... 12:2S A. NJ. and 1859 P. NJ.
Low tide....... 6:56 A. VI. and I:44 Z. ".
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
Norfolk & Washington Steamboat Co.

Delightful trips daily at $50 p. m. from foot
sth St to Old Point Comfort. Norfolk, Virginia
Beach, and Newport News. see al. page "
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
CHAPMAN TO ANSWER
CHARGE OF MURDER
VIII Be Put on Trial in Grim
inal Court Today.
Claimed That He Became Angry With
Ida Simms and Stabbed Her
to Death.
pman. colored, will be put

Elijah Chapman colored, will be put
ON trial to-day in Criminal Court No. /,
Justice Anderson presiding, to answer
for the murder of Ida Simms on the
night of January l last. The alleged
crime was committed on premises 457
Armory Place.
Chapman and the woman lived on the
promises mentioned. They were good
friends, but it is said that he became
suspicious of her and jealous OF the at
tenticns she received from other men. On
the date mentioned there were several
people at the house.
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
Dr.. KiImer's sWAMP.ROoT

Il not recommended for everything; but II you
have kidney, liver or bladder trouble it will be
found Just the remedy you need. Sold by drug
gi.ts everywhere In fifty cent and dollar sizea.
You may have a sample bottle o, this grea. kid
ney remedy sent free by mail. also a pamphle.
telling all about Swamp Root and its great >ureA
Address Or. Kilmer s Co.. pinghamton. n. Z.
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
Furniture Stored in Tireproof Warehouse

OF Union Trust and Storage Company at lowest
rates for best service Main office, lilI Street.
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
Proposition Thoroughly Canvassed.

The proposition was thoroughly can
vassed by the Committee on Judiciary in
the House of Representatives, and full
hearings were accorded the National As
sociation of Police Chiefs. the Chief of
the Secret Service, Chief of the Postoffice
Inspectors, and prison wardens, and pro-
found interest was manifested in the
measure by the gentlemen composing the
House committee.
I'm fact, so thoroughly is that body in
accord with the authorities in this admir-
able endeavOr to reach the criminal and
anarchist that favorable report was or
dered to be made by Representative Jen-
kins. The bill was carefully drawn, with
view OF aiding the authorities general
ly throughout the country, and in the
public interest. No benefits would ac-
crue TO anyone individually. 1t meets
with the approval of the press generally,
and the cost would be insignificant
The Washington times., 1902-03-31
Arguments of Police Officials.

"The police and secret agents argue
that they should be afforded every means
for informing themselves as to anarchist
and criminal, and that Congress should
not hesitate to assist at this Insignificant
expense. The delay seems to be with re-
spect TO the appropriation. That such a
division should be attached 10 the Depart
ment of Justice is not necessary; it could
be placed under the Director OF the Cen
aus. and. in fact, such course has been
suggested.
'It is now receiving attention OF the
members of the Appropriations Commit
tee, and no delay is anticipated when its
import Is thoroughly understood. The As
sociation of Police Chiefs convenes in
May, and they desire to know if their cl-
forts to control institutions for good gcv-
ernment will receive the support Of Con-
gress."
The Washington times., 1902-03-31

THE sun AND THE MOON.