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The Washington times., 1902-03-13
FIRE DANGER EXTENSIVE.
Underwriters Increase Insurance Rates
in Parts of Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA. March 12.-The Phil
adelphia Fire Underwriters Association
has adopted resolution declaring that
the situation in this city is remarkable
in its danger from great contiagration.
This condition." they say, has been
made possible by the inefficiency of the
building laws, which permit the erection
in the heart of the city Of mercantile
establishments of enormous area and
height and of very inferior construction
as regards their fire-resisting qualities.
In consequence of these conditions they
will, after today, increase the rates on
buildings situated between Seventh and
Tenth Streets and Cherry and Sansom
Streets so cents per 500. and on struc-
lures between Tenth and Juniper Streets
and Cherry and SAMSON Streets % cents
per Sl0O
The Washington times., 1902-03-13
IN ANSWER TO ENGLAND.
German Sensibilities Should Also Be
Spared, Newspaper Says.

BERLIN, March 12.-The Cologne Ga
zette," in a long inspired article deal
ing with Prince Henry's tour and the mo-
tives which prompted it, rebuts what it
calls the attempts of the British press to
cast suspicious on the show of friendli-
ness toward the United States by Ger
many.
It says that Baron Won Richthofen, Min
lister of Foreign Affairs. gave very sound
advice in his speech in the Prussian Diet
yesterday TO make allowances for Brit
ish senstiveness provoked by General
Methuen's misfortune, and 1t adds:
"In return we are entitled to demand
like forbearance regarding our own ma
tionai feelings where they are warranted,
as in the case of the rapprocbement be-
tween Germany and America
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Resolution Passed.

Resolved, That the President be. and
is hereby. authorized and requested to
extend to the Government and people of
France and the family of Count de Roch-
ambeau, commander in chief of the
French forces in America during the war
OF independence. and to the family of
Marquis de Lafayette cordial invita-
tion to unite with the Government and
people of the United States in a ft and
appropriate dedication OF the monument
of Count de Rochambeau, to be unveiled
in the city OF Washington on the 24th day
OF May, 1902, and for the purpose Of
carrying out the provisions of this reso-
luton a sum not to exceed $4,000 is
hereby appropriated. to be expended un-
der the direction OF the Secretary of
State"
The Washington times., 1902-03-13
TRANSFER OF FRIAR LANDS.
No Conclusion Reached Regarding the
Appointment of Commission.

President Roosevelt has come to no con-
clusion in regard to the suggestion from
the Vatican that he appoint commission
to negotiate with the Roman Catholic
Church for the transfer of the friar lands
in the Philippines to the United States
Government.
Governor Taft has been so busy with
testimony before the insular committees
at the Capitol that he has had no time to
talk this subject over with the President.
Bishop O'Gorman has been mentioned as
a possible member of the commission and
Governor Taft as another, but, OF course,
the personnel has not been much thought
of so long as the commission itself is not
a possibility.
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new PRESIDENT FOR
The WESTERN UNION
General ECkert Succeeded by
Col. R. c. ChoWry.
Former Will Become Chairman of the
Executive Committee-Action Taken
to Give Him Needed Rest.

NEW YORK, March 12-Gen. Thomas
T. Eckert retired today as president Of
the Western Union Telegraph Company,
of directors His newly created office also
carries with it the Craftsmanship of the
executive committee. a place heretofore
held by the president.
The New President.
Col Robert C. Clowry, who has been
vice president and general superintendent
of the company's Western division, with
headquarters at Chicago, was elected
president and general manager, thus be-
coming the operating head of the great
telegraph system.
The changes were made at the regular
quarterly meeting.
The directors present were George J.
Gould. Edwin Gould, Russell Sage, Will
lam D. Bishop. Sam Sloan, and Jacob II.
Schif
a number of addresses laudatory Of
President Eckert were made, and George
]. Gould, among others, spoke very highly
of him.
old and since the death of his wife, which
occurred not long ago, his friends say his
health has not been so strong as before.
Entitled to Rest.
Russell Sage, who is one of the oldest
directors of the Western Union and is
eighty-fve years old himself, said tonight:
General Eckerts friends have talked
over the matter with him and have ex-
pressed the opinion that he was entitled
TO some rest. AS chairman he will still
be in a place to supervise the company's
affairs, but he will not have SO much tc
do.
While i will not say that Colonel
Clowry, who takes his place as president.
is equal to him, he is a good and ca
pable man and we'll qualified as an assist
ant to General Eckert. He is thoroughly
familiar with and in accord with the pol
icy of the Western Union Telegraph Com
pany.'
The Washington times., 1902-03-13
MISS ROOSEVELT IN CUBA.
Politicians Ask Her to Intercede for a
Murderer

HAVANA. March 12.-Miss Alice Roose-
welt arrived here today. She was met by
Governor General Wood, who escorted
her to the Palace.
a number of politicians, including Sem
ator- elect DR.. Betancourt, of Matanzas,
sent telegram to her, asking her to in
tercede with General Wood TO obtain the
pardon of murderer who is condemned
to die by the garrote.
Senator Platt OF New York arrived on
the same steamer with Miss Roosevelt.
He refused to be interviewed. He will
start on his return Friday.
The Washington times., 1902-03-13
INvITED TO ALEXANDRIA.
President Obliged to Decline to Attend
Masonic Banquet.

An invitation to the President to at
tend n banquet of the Jackson Lodge of
Masons in Alexandria was extended by
a committee which called at the White
House yesterday.
On account of the stress of public bust
ness the President was obliged to decline
The committee, which was introduced
by Representative Rixey of Virginia, con-
sisted of Messrs. ID. f. DOwnham, c. L.
Marshal, and X. Lee Field.
The Washington times., 1902-03-13
WALDECK- ROUSSEAU OUT.
Entirely Recovered From Shock to His
Nervous System.

PARIS, March 12.-Prime Minister Wal
deck-Rousseau, who was lately injured in
a collision between his carriage and a
tram car, has SO far recovered as to be
able to leave his house.
The bandages on his head have been re-
moved, but he wears a skull cap.
He seems to have entirely recovered
from the shock to his nervous system.
The Washington times., 1902-03-13
Identified With Politics.


Mr.. Glenn was born at DansvilIe. N. T.,
and received his education at the public
schools. After his graduation he Earned
the printers trade, and on becoming OF
age purchased the Cuba Patriot hus-
tling country newspaper.
Upon entering the journalistic field he
naturally became more or less identified
with State politics. The policy Of his
paper soon made it one Of the strongest
Republican organs in his district.
In this way Mr.. Glenn became more
closely associated with the political lead
ers in his Congressional district, and in
1890 was appointed a member of the New
York State Republican committee. He
served in this capacity continuously for
FIVE years, when he was placed on the
advisory committee, of which he was still
a member at the time of his death.
Action h the House.
At the conclusion of the session of the
House yesterday Representative Payne OF
New York offered a resolution to the ef-
feet that the House had heard. with pro-
found sorrow. of the death Of Mr. Glenn,
and that, as further mark of respect,
that the House adjourn. The Speaker ap-
pointed as a committee to attend the
funeral upon behalf Of the House Messrs.
Vreeland, Sherman, Gillet, Alexander,
and Ryan of New York Loudenslager Of
New Jersey. and Wilson of New York.
The news of the death of Mr.. Glenn
came as great surprise to members OF
the House, with whom he had been as
sociated during the last two sessions OF
Congress and by whom he was held in
very high esteem. 1t was known among
some of the members that he was slightly
indisposed, but there was no thought Of g
fatal termination
Arrangements have been made to send
Mr. Glenn's remains to Cuba, n. Y. this
evening at o'clock. The Congressional
committee will leave tomorrow evening.
Funeral services will be held Sunday aft
ernoon at 8 o'clock.
BOLIVAR, ". Y, March ia despatch
from Washington telling of the death this
afternoon of the Hon. W. J. Glenn caused
great surprise in political circles in Al
legany County. Mr.. Glenn has been tine
recognized leader of the Republican party
in this county since 1880, position gained
and held through many a hard-fought
battle.
Mr. Glenn was the best loved an1 the
most cordially hated politician in the
county His friends worshipped him; he
stood by them and they stood by him He
perfected an organization proof against
all assaults, and he was supreme in his
control of the affairs of the party in the
county.
Mr.. Glenn leaves his mother, wife and
two sons One son is q student in the
Buffalo Dental College, the other stu
dent in the Cuba High School.
Mr. Glenn was Free Mason, member
OF the Commandery. and Mystic Shriner
The body will arrive in Cuba from Wash
ington on Friday morning.
The Washington times., 1902-03-13
MIR. ROOT ON CONSOLIDATION.
Secretary Tells Senate Committee of
Army Changes Proposed.

Secretary of War Root and Colonel Car
ter, of the Adjutant Generals Office. were
yesterday before the Senate Committee on
Military Affairs. lf
The Secretary explained in detail the
objects and purposes OF the bill he has
prepared to increase the efficiency of the
army through the reorganization and con-
solidation of the various staff depart
mputg A-
The Washington times., 1902-03-13
PREPARING FOR A STRIKE.
Motormen Being Hired in Terre Haute
for the East,

TERRE HAUTE. Ind, March 12.-W. l..
Blackburn was here today advertising for
2,s0C experienced motormen and conduc-
tors to go East to fill places in a coming
strike in city of more than 500, 900 in
habitants.
He came here because OF the strike in
this city, and went TO st. Louis, where
many street car men lost their places in a
strike. and will return here next Monday.
He does not tell what city the men will
be taken 10.
The Washington times., 1902-03-13
WOMEN PETITION FOR
new CUSTOMS RULES
Society Ladies Protest to the
President.
Well-Known People in Philadelphia and
Chicago Ask for Modification of
Present Laws.

PHILADELPHIA. March 12.-Mrs A. ].
Cassatt. Mrs. John Cadwalader, Mrs.
John Markee, Miss Meredith Miss Nc
Murtrie Mrs. Edward Coles, Mrs Edward
willing, Mrs. Thomas Balch, Mrs Edward
Toland, Mrs. Tilghman, Mrs. Casper
Wister. Mrs. George C. Thomas, and a
score of others well known in society
circles, have united in the preparation of
a petition to President Roosevelt, asking
for notifications of the customs laws re-
lating to the inspection of baggage of
returning European tourists.
Intolerable Treatment.
Their petition recites that they are not
ure they, from time to time; go abroad
They say that they ere acquainted with
the tariff laws and have no desire to
evade them. st zeti 4s d.
They say the customs officials pay no
attention to their statements as to the
value OF articles purchased abroad; that
they frequently impose duty on old cloth
ing; that they dump trunks upside down
on the wharf and make remarks in re-
gard to their contents that are at times
intolerable.
These proceedings, they say, lead TO
falsehoOd in self defence, and they
''humbly beg that such measures be taken
in regard to the administration of the
law as will cause their return to their
native land to cease to be source of
dread to truthful, self-respecting women"
Chicago Also Protests.
fond OF doing their shopping abroad and
who resent the annoying methods of the
employees of the New York custom house
held a meeting today at Mrs. Potter Pal
mer's residence on the Lake Shore Drive
to protest against the obnoxious system
Resolutions of protest were adopted to
ba iaI IN ho
The Washington times., 1902-03-13
Knocked Down by Street Car.

William Moore, aged sixty years. an
inmate Of the Soldiers Home. was
knocked down on Richmond Avenue, Pet
worth, D. c.. last evening by car No. %
of the Brightwood Railway. He received
a few slight cuts and several bruises. He
was removed to the Home hospital.
The Washington times., 1902-03-13
Thief Secures Small Sum.

Miss r. NJ. Parker, residing at 56 R
Street northeast, has reported to the po-
lice an alleged theft of 1915 from her
purse, which was left on table in the
dining room at the above number. The
money was missed about o'clock yester-
day morning.
The Washington times., 1902-03-13
MERGENTHALER LINOTYPE COMPANY

New York, March IL.
At meeting of the Board OF Directors, held
this day. a regular quarterly dividend of TWO
AND HALF PER CENT declared payable
on and after MARCH 81, 1902. to the stoekheld-
ers of record on Saturday. March 10. 1872, at L
O'Clock .. m.
The transfer books will close on Saturday.
March l5 1902, at l O'Clock p. m, and reopen
on Tuesday April l, 1892, at 10 o'clock a. m
MI FREDK j. WARBURroN. Treasurer
WANTED-The address of the colored man who
saw the trouble occur the lie Droit car Mon
day morning at o'clock slI Florida ave. ell
SPECIAL NoTICE-To owners of property on
Florida ave NV: The bill prepared by Citizens
Associations places railroad tracks your street.
They would reduce value Of your property 80
per cent. THOMAS W. GilAfh-
ell
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Please take no.
tice that the law Arm of DICK * VAUGHAN is,
by mutual consent. hereby dissolved Mr.. Dick
succeeds all pending cases (with the excep-
tion OF matters Of which the clients have been
personally advised and to the good VIII of the
firm to date of this dissolution. Mr.. Dick has
opened offices at i9i Louisiana ave. lLevis Build
ing), and MIR. Vaughan continues At the present
Offices
Witness our hands, at Washington. D. c.. this
5th day OF March, 1902.
ROBT. A. L. DICK,
e1 W. II. VAUGHAN.
The Washington times., 1902-03-13
DENIAL NOT ACCEPTED.

Morgan Believed to Be After the White
Star Line.
LIVERPOOL, March 12.-The officials of
the White Star Line deny the oft-recur-
ring rumor that the line is passing under
the control of ]. p. Morgan and his asso-
ciates. Prominent shippers here, how
ever. believe that the rumor is true.
The Washington times., 1902-03-13
Mrs. Annie Reah Dead.

Mrs Annie Reah died yesterday after
noon at the Providence Hospital. MIS-.
Reah had been patient of Providence but
two days, being taken there for an opera
tion.
The Washington times., 1902-03-13
SPECIAL NOTICES.

ALL MEMBERS OF Mt. Vernon Assembly. No.
I7QS. X. OF L.. attend special meeting FRIDAY
NIGHT MARCH Il, AT O'CLOCK, and then go
to Coetelo's Hall. 9Th and G sts. NV Annual
smoker twentieth anniversary of our order. THE
COMMITTEE. mlo-z
The Washington times., 1902-03-13
Nav Get Same Salary.

Mr.. Sage did not care to state what sal
airy Colonel Clowry will get. General Eek
ert's salary is an amount between $4,000
and $4,000, and it was reported today
that he will have the same salary as
chairman of the board. The executive
committee, OF which he will be chairman,
meets once a week. He will also be
chairman ex officio of all such commit
The Washington times., 1902-03-13
InGuest This Morning.

Coroner Nevitt will at 10 O'Clock this
morning hold an inquest over the remains
of the baby in the Sixth precinct police
station. Those selected to serve upon the
Jury are all well-known business men in
the northwest section of the city.
The Washington times., 1902-03-13
THE PRIVATIONS OF
MAJOR |. w. WALLER

that his trial will reflect discredt upon
his hitherto excellent record.
The Marine Corps is a unit in applaud
ing the gallantry OF Major Waller.
In speaking of the work of Major wal
Ter and the report that there has been
conspiracy back of his court-martial,
one of the most prominent officers in the
service, whose disinterestedness is ac-
knowledged by all. said:
The whole Marine Corps is proud OF
the excellent services rendered by Major
Waller and his detachment in the Philip
pines. 1t is perfectly preposterous to say
that anyone has conspired to bring about
Waller's court martial to prevent his be-
coming commandant of the corps. In the
first place General Haywood. the present
able commandant, does not retire for
nineteen months, and II is far too. early
to even think of his successor. Neither
Colonel Read. who, by the way. is one of
the most highly respected officers in the
Marine Corps, nor Colonel Denny, who is
now en- route to the Philippines, know
anything about Major Walters court-mar-
tial beyond what has been published from
Manila.
Order by General Chaffee.
"The court was ordered by General
Chaffee, and the two officers will be tried
by army officers, who know little and care
less about who will be the next command
ant of the corps
Recent reports received at the War and
Navy Departments call attention to the
excellent character of the work done in
the Philippines by the marines.
The Washington times., 1902-03-13
DEATH OF ". ]. GLENN,
THE HOUSE DOORKBEPER
A Prominent Politician and
Journalist.
Resolution Of Sorrow Passed by the
House-Interment at Cuba,
New York.

Mr.. William ]. Glenn, Doorkeeper of
the House of Representatives. died yes
terday afternoon at his apartments at
the Dewey. Mr.. Glenn was one of the
best known and liked among the en-
ployes of the House. and his sudden
death is deeply regretted by all who had
the pleasure of knowing him.
He was native of New York State.
and had not yet reached his fortieth
year. Mr.. Glenn married early in life
He leaves widow and two sons. who are
at present at Cuba, N. Y, where Mr.
Glenn has made his home since a young
man
The Washington times., 1902-03-13
LEGAL NOTICES.


IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
OF CoLUMBIA.-JoHN +. DoNOHoE, Com
pIainant vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW,
bEvIsEES AND ALIENEEs OF ALEXANDER
COCHRAN. JR.. Deceased. Of JOHN F., other
wise FREDERICK NEIMAN, Deceased and of
PENTON DENNISON. Deceased, Defendants.
No $1,000. In Equity.
The object of this suit is to establish as perfect
the t:te OF complainant to the noIth seventeen 90
feet and six (G) inches front, by the full depth OF
original lot twenty three (2S) in square nine hun
dred and four 600, situate in the City OF WASH
ington, District of Columbia
On motion OF the complainant, by George
Francis Williams, ESD. his solicitor. it Is this
18th day of February. \. d. 1902 ordered that
the defendants cause their appearance 10 be en-
tered herein on before the first rule day oc-
curing three months after the day OF the first
publication OF this order; otherwise the cause viii
be proceeded with as in case OF default.
(SeaD A. b. HAGNER, AssO. Justice.
J. l. YOUNG. Clerk.
BY VI. 4. CLANCY. Asst. Clerk.
telS,27 mills, ,27-apI2,26
II THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA-BESSIE VI. MCNAMARA,
COMPLAINANT. vs. WILLIAM J. MeNAM-
ARA. DEFENDANT. In - 9992s.
The object OF this suit Is
from the bond of marriage
the defendant is habitu
On motion of the
Thompson x Laskey, her
Goth da~ Of February. \.
the defendant, liam j.
appearance TO be entered herein
the fortieth day, exclusive of sundays and le-
gal holidays occurring alter the day OF the first
publication of this order; otherwise the cause
will be proceeded with as in case OF default:
Provided. 4 copy OF this orGer be published once
a week for three successive weeks in the WASH
ingt0n Law Reporter and The Evening Times.
(Seal) A. c. BRADLEY, Justice.
by J. W. LATIMER. Assistant Clerk
mho, o,l3,so-e
The Washington times., 1902-03-13
Marines Proud of Waller.

II IS believed by officers in the Marine
Corps stationed in this city that the
charges preferred against Major Littleton
". T. Waller resulted from the temporary
.,ent.l alteration of that officer through
the hardships he experienced in leading
his uen across sarnar. No one believes
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-02
News of Barton Heights.

Miss Hattie Ford. of Brookland Park.
who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. E..
w. Lawrence. Of denrico. for. the past
week will return home some time this
week
MI Fleming Christian has returned
home after a visit to friends and rela-
tives at Atlees.
Miss Rose Satterfield has returned
home. after a visit to friends In Phila-
delphia.
a iawn-p party will be given on Monday
evening. August the 4th. for the bene-
fit of the Parish Hall, and Organ Fund
Of Epiphany Church on the lot adjoining
Mr. James P. Winston. who has been
visiting Mr.. J. Jones. has returned to
Petersburg.
Mr.. Hugh Dabnay left Thursday to
spend the summer with friends in Oil
City. Pa.
Mrs Charles Stacy is quite sick at the
residence of Mr. C. E. Wilson.
Mrs. NJ. l.. Burton and little daugh-
ter Nettie of Brookland Park, and Miss
Nettie Norwood, of Richmond, will leave
Tuesday for Baltimore to visit friends
and relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Briggs left Thurs
day evening for Rappahannock and Mel
son counties to visit friends and rela.
tiveS
Mr. and Mrs Cans and daughter have,
left for a New York visit
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-02
REPORT is MADE
Authorities Now Know Who Escaped


Convicts Are.
At last the official report of the escaped
conyicts has been made to the peniten-
tiary authorities by Mr.. Joseph r. An
derson. of Goochland county. The negroes
escaped July 18th. and so far nothing has
been heard of them.
The names. terms. crimes and ages Of
the negroes are as follows:
Thomas Anderson. Lynchburg; steal
ing from the person.; one year term; four
months to serve; twentyfour years old.
John Archer Ferguson, Campbell coun-
IS. attempt to murder term four years;
fifteen months to- serve; eighteen years
clC
Frank White, Isle of Wight: malicious
Shooting: two year term; seven months
t. serve; twenty-five years old.
William Carter, Staunton, felony
three years term, two years and one
month to Serve. eighteen years old.
Neither Mr.. Anderson nor the peniten-
tiary people have any clue as to the prob
able whereabouts of the negroes. though
every effort is being made to apprehead
them.
The negro who made his escape from
the farm on the same day was Tobia
Smith. Richmond city, 'house- breaking. "
eight years term, five years to serve;
thirty-seven years Of age
The guard from whom this negro es-
caDed was named E. A. Owens. and for
the dereliction in duty, Mr.. Owens was
discharged from the service by Superin-
tendent Helms.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-02

SCHEDULE IN EFFECT JUNE ~, 1su..
TRAINS LEAVE AND ARRIVE FOURTEENTH
STREET STATION.
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND. Va.
Danvilie. and all local stations South connect
ing at RuIkeville with Norfolk and Wes1e't;
Railway for Farmvilie. Lyuchburg and all iocal
stations West; at Jefsreys for local stations on
Norfolk Division TO Dauville: at Oxford ior
Henderson,.
$50 P. H.. No 90. limited train daily for
Jacksonville anl all Florida points. Havana Mas
sau. etc. Connects at Moselcy with Farmvlile
and Powhntiu Railroad: ut Greensboro Tor our-
ham. Raleigh and Wins ton-Salem: at Charlotte
with No. 50. United States Fast Mall. solid train
daily for New Orleans and points South. which
Sleeper Richmond to Atlanta and Birmingham.
Through train with Sleeper Salisbury to Mem
phis. Dining Car service.
1:o5 2. NJ. No II, Southern Express daily
for Atlanta. Augusta. Jacksonville and points
South Sleeper FOR Danville, Greensboro, Sails
bury and Charlotte. open ut Richmond $3.50 r.
II. Connections with New York and Florida ES-
press and Southwestern Limited, which carries
through Sleepers to Augusta. Savannah, Jack
sonvflle. Tampa. Nashville. Memphis Atlanta.
New Orleans. etc. Complete Dining Car service.
Also Pullman Tourist Sleeper Mondays Wednes-
days and Fridays, Washington TO San Francisco.
without change. with connection for all points
In Texas. Mexico and California.
GEO P. NJ, Nc. Il. local daily. except Sunday,
for keysville and intermediate points
TRAINS ARRIVE IN RICHMOND.
700 A. N. and 43 2. NJ from Atlanta. Az
gusta. Jacksonville. Ashevile and all points
South
$50 A. NJ. from Keysvtle and local stations
1928 P. NJ, from Durham. Charlotte. Dan
Vile and intermediate stations
LOCAL FREIGHT TRAINS.
Ncs. 81 and O.. between Manchester and
Neapos.