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BLOWN TO BITS BY
NITROGLYCERINE

and slipped and fell with It. The three
story building In which the explosion oc-
Cured was completely demolished, and
Mr.. Martins body was blown to pieces.
The largest part found was a piece of the
spine. which had been blown a distance
of several hundred yards.
Experienced With Explosives.
Mr.. Martin had been in the business of
manufacturing high explosives for six
teen years. year and a half ago he
was engaged by the Cerberite Company
for the purpose of experimenting the
manufacture of their product.
For the thirteen years previous to that
he had been foreman of the Ditman Pow
der Factory, at Farmingdale, n. J. He
was regarded as one of the most eau
tious of men in the handling of dangerous
explosives.
The Cerberite Manufacturing Company
was organized two years ago, with a cap
ital stock OF 81 600. GOO 1t was formed to
carry on work under patents granted on
certain inventions of the late Count Sergey
de Smolianinoff. Cerberite is a high ex-
plosive, formed by the mixing of nitro
glycerine with certain oils which make it
insensible to concussion.
1t cannot be exploded by a jar, by con-
tact with fire, as is gunpowder, nor will
it freeze in cold weather. as dynamite
does. The only means of exploding it is
by contact with another chemical, much
on the same principle of the so-called
safety matches.
Cerberitc stood Test.
Were the inventor alive he would, with
out doubt, be well satisfied with the DEM
onstraticn of the justness of his claims
for the explosive. A large twelve by
twelve beam, six feet long which formed
one OF the timbers of the nitro o-glycerine
plant, was blown over 600 feet into the
storehouse, and struck among
the boxes of the material. The cerberite
was tossed in every direction, but no ex-
plosion followed the concussion.
The buildings of the Cerberite Company
are eight in number, and are scattered
over sixty acres of ground. AS the use
Of nitroglyoerine is essential to the
manufacture Of cerberite, the company
made its own. To guard against the
wreck of the entire plant by the acciden-
tai explosion of nitroglycerine, the build
ing in which il was made was located
some distance from the buildings which
formed the rest of the plant
The Washington times., 1902-02-05
KERR HELD FOR ASSAULT
Alleged to Have struck Dancing
School Ticket TRkcr.

After lively chase and considerable
excitement James S. Kerr, a young man
twenty years of age, was arrested last
night by Sergeant Williams and Polico-
men Mellen and Berman. of the First pre-
circt, on charge OF assault. The police
refused to accept less than s1OO collateral
for Kerr's release.
Kerr, It was said, with young lady,
visited an Street dancing school, and
upon arriving there he was refused ad
mission by William Willis, who was act
ing in the capacity OF ticket taker. Kerr.
1t is said, became angry and struck Willis
a stunning blos in the face. knocking
him down and breaking his nose. Kerr
was finally captured. He will be ar
raigned in court this morning.
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| De let down easy on arriving at their OWE
| fireside at the wee sma''
Amid Music and Jest.
The members, as usual, proved most
generous entertainers, so much so that
the company was loath to leave the hall
in which music and jest and song were
literally supplied.
Later in the evening a delightful COLA
tion was served. after which there was
dancing by the young and old folks, send
ing all away more than pleased with an
entertainment whose enjoyment will live
long in memory.
Among those who contributed to the
pleasure of the evening were Malini the
wizard of the cards, and generally the
most wonderful of entertainers, whose
tricks rival those OF better known, though
not more capable. performers.
Those Who Entertained.
Miss Daisy Golden sang delightfully."-
and Mr.. Julian Christianson and Mr.. Will
liam Golden also sang. Mr.. Will Conley
of the Lafayette stock company, and Mr.
Weston were good in their jests and
stories. and Master Edward Escher earned
a recall for his very clever recitations.
The Reception Committee.
The reception committee, which also
proved very capable entertainment COM
mittee, consisted of Messrs. NJ. G. Nc
Gormick, chairman; f. Fl. Geyer. H V.
Lansdale. DR.. William F. Walter, and
Andrew GleeSon.
Among those present were:
The Company Present.
DR.. and Mrs. William F. Walter, Mr.
Andrew Gleeson and Miss Ella Gleason.
Capt. and Mrs. Z. S. Randall, Miss Lowe
Randall Mr.. and Mrs. II. V. Lansdale.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. J. Mullen, Mr.. p. ]. Bres-
nahan Misses Nora and Ida Bresnahan,
Miss Mamie Berry, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred H.
Geyer and Mrs. Glover, Mr.. ]. NJ. Becker,
Mrs. Becker, Misses Lula and May Becker.
Mrs. Wright Mr.. ]. NJ. Wright. MIR. and
Mrs, Charles p. Stohlman and Mrs. Ap-
pier Mr.. George E. Escher and family,
Mr. and Mrs. T. O'Brien. Mr.. and Mrs.
J. II. Liphard. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Balder-
son, Misses Harlow and Donohoe. Mrs.
Charles Coones, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Davis,
Mr.. and Mrs. Golden and Miss Golden. Miss
Perr-. Mr. and Mrs. John A Knapp. Mr.
and Mrs. J. ]. Spaulding and Miss Annie
Spaulding. Mr.. and Mrs. George W
Coldenstroth, Mr. and Mrs. l.. Gray, Miss
The Washington times., 1902-02-05
Judgment for $4,000 for a Life.

In the case of Mr.. Crandal Mackey. ad-
ministTator of the estate of Timothy
O'Connor, deceased, against Messrs. John
A. and Charles F. Schneider, builders and
contractors, for $4,000 damages, the jury
awarded the plaintiff $500. 0'Connor was
an iron worker, and was employed by the
defendants in the construction Of the new
Government Printing Office building On
September 81. 1900, while assisting in
hosting a heavy iron beam, one of the
pulley ropes broke, and the beam fell and
struck O'Connor. He died on the fol-
lowing day froIn his injuries.
The Washington times., 1902-02-05
Cubans Appeal to President.

The appeals from Cuba for tariff con-
cessions continue to be received by both
the President and the Secretary Of War.
delegation Of three prominent Cubans
called upon Secretary Root yesterday af-
ternoon in reference to the matter, but
Mr. Root was unable to give them any
definite information on the subject. The
President has recently received several
kilograms from the island appealing for
reduction OF tariff on sugars.
The Washington times., 1902-02-05
A SCIENTIFIC BREAKFAST.

Rightly selected food will cure more
than half the diseases. Try a scientific
and healthy breakfast:-Fruit of some
kind, preferably cooked: a dish of
Grape Nuts, with cream; two soft boiled
eggs. Put two eggs in a tin pint cup of
boiling water. cover and set off for nine
minutes Whites will then be the con-
sistrn of cream and most easily di-
sest-r )ne slice of bread with butter;
son Of p STUN Cereal Food Coffee.
lg t'L breakfast you can work like a
-ureo ana be perfectly nourished until
noon Your nervous troubles, heart
ntlp-t- ar. stomach aad bowel troubles,
Idnr mulaints, an various other dis
The Washington times., 1902-02-05
NEW SHIPYARD FOR NORFOLK,
Philadelphia Capitalists Interested
I'm Projected Plant.

NORFOLK, Va, Feb New York and
Philadelphia capitalists today offered the
Water Front Investment Company $3.50. 900
in per cent bonds for six acres of land
adjoining the Southern Railways ter
minals at Primers Point. across the Eliz-
abeth River from Norfolk.
Ihey declared their purpose to be to
build big shipbuilding plant and dry
dock upon the land. The land company,
OF which r. C. Hoffman, of Baltimore.
formerly president of the Seaboard Air
Line Railway, is, a considerable stock
holder, has capital stock of So, 900.
he otter is under consideration.
That large and substantial enterprise
is on foot is not doubted by those who
know the interests involved in it.
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FUNERAL OF MR.. BERRYMAN
II VIII Take Place Tomorrow After
noon at Linden. Va.

The funeral of Policeman Eppie Henry
Bergman, who committed suicide Monday
night by shooting himself with his pis-
tol. Will take place tomorrow afternoon.
a. o'clock, from the former home of the
deceased. at Linden, Warrenton County.
Va.
The services will be held in the Meth
odist Church, and the interment will be
at Oak Shade Cemetery. Policeman Berry,
man lived at i56 X Street southwest with
his parents, ami leaves a brother who is
also policeman, connected with the
Georgetown precinct.
The Washington times., 1902-02-05
EVENTS IN THE WORLD OF SPORT

Carlovignian (Creamer). s to 1, won :
Erne Boyd, 8 to /, second: Strangest
DEAN. even, third. Time. 2:15A.
Fourth race-Three-year- -olds and up
ward; one mile and tweny yards Noble
man doudon), 3 to /, won: Choice
DEAN, to 1, second: Silver Coin (Dale),
to 2 third. Time, 1:i7H.
Fifth race-FOur-year- -olds and upward;
selling; one mile. Pirates Queen (Otis).
to 3. won; Elsie Bramble (Coburn),
to 2. second Masterful (Gormley), 10 to
l, third. Time, 1:46
Sixth race-Three-year-o -olds; selling;
six furlongs. Carl Kahler DEAN. . to 3.
won; Weideman tDade), 2 to l. second.
IL You Dare tCoburn), . to 2. third. Time,
1:16h
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PATRICK CASE JUROR
NOT YET RECOVERED
Trial May Be Resumed To-
morrow or Friday.
Defence Determines Upon It's Con.
Natural and VIII Genuine.

NEW YORK, Feb. 4-There was no
is not likely there will be one tomor-
row, as Juror John D. Campbell is laid
UP with a cold. His physician reports
that two days in bed will pull him
through and that he will be able to re-
sumo his place in the jury box On Thurs
day or Friday.
Conferred With PEysicinn
After adjournment today Patrick's
lawyer went to the Offices of Mr. House
where they had long conference with
a physician who Is to testify as a medi-
cal expert for the defence He will swear
that the late W. ~ Rice was not Killed
by chloroform, as alleged by the prose-
cution, and other medical experts. It is
said. will corrOborate him in the witness
stand
In defending Patrick the lawyers will
incidentally defend the valet. Charles F.
Jones, who has confessed that he killed
Rice at the instigation of Patrick. The
defence will try to show that Rice died
from natural causes, either pneumonia or
HedIl u!SedSe. VI potH' INT iact lhat tHat
line Of defence had been actually adopted
was admitted today by Mr.. Moore.
To Prove viii Genuine.
Mr.. Moore also made this statement:
We can prove that the will of 1900
is genuine without calling single hand
writing expert"
Two young women of Chicago will be
in town in a few days to testify that
Patrick was in his boarding house on Sun
day afternoon, September 20, 1900. the
day of Mr.. Rice's death, at the hour
when Jones says in his confession that he
met Patrick outside the Rice house and
received his final instructions for the
murder
The Washington times., 1902-02-05
New Orleans Selections.

First race-Prince Real, Swordsman,
Rebel Jack.
Second race-Merry Day, Barney Saal,
L. Pilot, jr.
Third race-Coley. Dagmar, King Elk
wood
Fourth race-Malay. Henry of Frants-
mar Digby Bell.
Fifth race-Strangest, Pay the Fiddler,
Ell Ghor.
Sixth race-Rose of May, Menace. Gar
ter Ban.
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THE RACING CALENDAR.
New Orleans Results.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 4-Results of
today's races. Track heavy:
First race-Three-year- -olds and up
ward selling; six furlongs. Fickle Saint
DEAN, even, won; Aberdale slack,
to !, second; Frank Jones tMeade), 6 to
!, third. Time. 1:171a.
Second race-Two- year -olds; three and
one-half furlongs Navasota LANDRY, s
to 5. won; Sweet Nell tCoburn). 6 to 3.
second: Computation tBlake), to l,
third. Time. 0:44.
Third race-Three- year-olds and up
ward; selling; one and ore-quarter miles.
The Washington times., 1902-02-05
Transport Crook ut Manila.

The War Department was advised Of
the arrival OF the transport Crook at
Manila yesterday; also the sailing of the
transport Hancock from the same port,
with Gen. Joseph C. Breckenridge, in
spector general T. S. A, headquarters;
First and Third Battalions. Twentysec-
ond Regiment United States Infantry, %
sick, 10 insane, 450 short term discharged
enlisted men, and AZ general prisoners.
The Washington times., 1902-02-05

orders will gradually disappear. and firm
solid health will set in.
Why? You have probably been living
on poorly selected food; that is. food that
does not contain the required elements
the body needs. That sort of food, and
coffee. Is the direct or indirect cause of
more than half the ills the human body
acquires.
Grape Nuts is a perfectly cooked food
and both that and the Postum Food Coffee
contain fine microscopic particles of phos-
phate of potash obtained in a natural way
from the grains of the field, and by scien-
tific food experts incorporated into food
and drink. That element joins with the
The Washington times., 1902-02-05

Taylor, Mr.. and Mrs ]. H. Buscher. Miss
Ida Buseher, Miss Anna Buscher, Miss
Sarah May. Miss Ella Mulcare. Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Sillers, Miss Minnie Flaherty, Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. L. Smith. Miss Lulu Merry,
Mr.. F. p. Hall. Mrs. Rudd. Messrs. NJ. G.
Mccormick. d. E. Rickenbacher John
Fitzmorris. C. w. Hastings, DR.. G. T.
Greenlaw. John T. Scott. NJ. B. Flynn, j.
Householder, and J. W. Frye
The Washington times., 1902-02-05
GENERAL MILLS NEW PROPERTY
Will Erect Large Office Building on
Pennsylvania Avenue

Gen. Anson Mills, u. S. A., retired, who
purchased property at Pennsylvania Ave-
nue. and Seventeenth Street a few days
ago for s10S,500. intends erecting large
Office building thereon. The building will
cost 100000. The plans are not yet COM
pleted for the building
General Mills sail yesterday that it was
expected the building would De finished
before next fall. The work of clearing
away the structures which now occupy
the site will be commenced March l.
The property fronts both on Pennsyl-
vania Avenue and Seventeen Street Brick
buildings now stand on all the lots.
The Washington times., 1902-02-05
PLATE PRINTERS LEAGUE.
st. Louis Wins Two Bowling Game y
From BOAtOn Team.

The championship schedule of the Plate
Printers Bowling League was continued
last night upon the alleys of the Golden
Eagle Club with a set of games between
the st. Louis and Boston teams.
st. Louis handily won the first two
games, leaving Boston with the consola-
tion.
The scores made were not of high
order, but they showed decided improve
ment over former sets, and were for the
most part Of the steady order
Helmerichs, of the st. Louis, led the
evening with an average of 166, with 191
as best high score. Land, of the same
team. came next with an average of
160.
Following are the scores:
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YOUNG TO HEAD WAR COLLEGE.
The Unofficial announcement Has
Been Made at Navy Department.

It has been unoffcially announced at
the War Department that Maj. Gen. s. b.
NJ. Young has been selected by the Secre-
tary of War to be the first president of
the Army War College, to be established
at Washington Barracks. General Young
is now in this city. having been a member
OF the board of general army officers to
determine camp sites. The new college
is planned to exercise the same functions
for the army as the War College at New
port does for the navy, probably in
broader manner '
General Young is at present in COM
mand of the Department of California.
The Washington times., 1902-02-05

martial that the materials were inferior.
Nine other engineers testified against him.
Captain Gillette was corroborated only
by subordinates, one of whom admitted
to the defendant that he would testify
TO almost ANYTHING 70 save his Job"
The Washington times., 1902-02-05
WESLEYAN MALE QUARTETTE.
Members VIII Give Concert Tonight
at Hamline VI. T.. Church

This evening the Wesleyan Male Quar-.
tette will give concert at the HamIine
NJ. E. Church, corner of Ninth and p
Streets northwest. The quartette con-
sists of Mr.. G. J. Ireland. tenor and
whistler; Mr.. F. w. Farmer. tenor: Mr..
w. E. Rose, baritone, and Mr. d. G.
Truesdale, bass
MIR. William T. Houston who ac-
companies the quartette. presents n dis
tinct musical novelty.
The Washington times., 1902-02-05
senator. Amused by n Resolution.

Senator Penrose has introduced SEN
ate resolution. providing that all maps
and other similar documents intended for
frequent use, which are sent out by the
Senate, shall be mounted in a serviceable
manner to aid in their preservation re.
resolution caused some amusen on b.
Senate side Of the Capitol Fs-'.-aa' tf.
suggestion was mad" -s' -lo-
vision should .H Mr-. ~ the
h, 10
The Washington times., 1902-02-05
Charleston Entries.

CHARLESTON. Feb. 4.-Entries for to-
morrow's races:
First race-For four-year- and up
ward; selling; six furlongs.-Lady Ain
tree. 10S; Juniper, los; Ellis. Celia,
Chinook, Gratia, Katie Gibbons, 102
Second race-For three-year- olds; FIVE
furlongs.-Dr. Worth, 107; Laracor
Deadly Night Shade, Tambourine II, I02;
Swan Dance. Palms, 81
Third race-For four-year- and up
ward; selling; one mile and seventy
yards.-Dominis, 1Os; Collette, 106: In
candescent. Salome II. 1O1; Jim Winn 100;
Laura's First, Elsie Venner. Lizzie
Tello. 9S.
Fourth race-For four-year-olds and
upward; handicap; six and one-half fur
longs.-Also Ran ii, 110; Tom Curl. 107;
Samivel, 106; Incandescent, Potasi. 101:
Lady Hayman 100; Eva's Darling, 90,
Ducassa. 96; Je , Y, 95; Clifton Boy, 90.
Fifth race-For beaten horses: ali ages:
four and one-half furlongs.-Dewey D.,
104; Sadie Southwell. Capitolia, Ruby
Riley. Randolph, Jr.. LAURA, 102; Ohio
King, Claris, Botina. %; jamie Seay, 90.
The Washington times., 1902-02-05
LADIES' NIGHT
At THE CLUB
Jolly Fat Men Prove to Be
Generous Hosts.
ANNUAL AFFAIR A GREAT SUCCESS
A Full List of Members and Their
Wives and Swcethearts, for Whom
Delightful Programme of Music
and n banquet Were Pro. .ded.

The members of the Jolly Fat Men s
Club held their third annual reception
last night, and rightly termed the pleas
ant affair ladies night
1t was the annual occasion upon which
the wives, sisters, and sweethearts OF
these Jolly Men held full possession of at
least two floors of the cozy clubhouse,
and they and their escorts were present
In large numbers.
They had absolute control of every
1t was the one night in the year that
they had all the say in the banquet hall
and in the reading and council rooms.
and right royalty did they hold sway.
time their privilege cards gave them the
right and not once was a privilege
abused.
Know Secrets of Club Now.
1t gave the visitors a splendid oppor-
tunity of seeing what their jolly hus-
bands, brothers and so on do at a club
and for one night not one of the sterner
sex was questioned as TO why he stayed
out so late" nor were they asked What
do you do at the club to keep you so
late?" nor any of one OF the many quer-
ries usually tossed at fellow vhen he
comes home a bit late.
They saw for themselv, y hF' IS DONE
and for while. at leasJ members will
The Washington times., 1902-02-05

albumen in food to make gray matter,
which is the fiilino nf tho h-~'~ ~~''- -
boo
A usu er ~.u.l due -e. st.4,-
ally fe1 s' ".r - .fsss .-.
vita rlrs ggJ... 1f aaufl lzt-
ing s--.esa'.- -'T -."isa .- 20
pro -rv -..E money
ma.
right kind of food. and the expert food
specialist knows how to make it. That
is Grape Nuts and Postum Cereal Food
Coffee, produced at the pure food fac
tories of the Postum Cereal Co., Ltd, at
Battle Creek. Mich.
The Washington times., 1902-02-05
SIOUX INDIANS ARE
ON THE WARPATH
The Red Men Want Scalps of
Officials Only.
Misunderstanding In Regard to
Grazing Lands on the stand
ing Rock Reservation,

Louis P. Primeau, Thunder Hawk, Mad
Bear, George Stiaka, Walcott Wakutemaui.
Standing Soldier, for themselves and the
other members of the Sioux tribe residing
on Standing Rock Reservation, Yesterday
filed petition in the Supreme Court of
the District asking that the Secretary of
the Interior and the Commissioner of
-la.an Affair H- .l.H .-1. lv5n leasing
thei- Land fer grazing 9argoses. except
according 10 th- terms a- O. -ont-act en-
tered .a;e Between roem md .l- rn-
- explained tr-. lle cou7ia'-auts
oc, =. certain Iauds W 9ar.a and sa-.-
Dakota under treaty with the United
States Government. Some time ago, it is
stated, the Indians, through their repre-
sentative. agreed to lease the west half
of their lands, about one-half million
acres, to grazers at the rate of 81 per
annum for the cattle grazed Instead of
advertising for lands for lease, accord
ing to the terms of this contract, Ii is
alleged the Secretary of the Interior and
the Commissioner of Indian Affairs adver-
tised the lands for lease at the rate of
81 per acre, and 81 per head for the cattle
put upon it to Craze.
Mr.. William NJ. Springer is named as
counsel for the plaintiffs.
The Washington times., 1902-02-05
Charleston Selections.

First race-Katie Gibbons. Lady Ain
tree. Gratia.
Second race - Laracor, DR.. Worth,
Palms.
Third race-Dominis, Jim Winn, Salome
ii.
Fourth race-samivel, Also Ran II,
Ducassa.
Fifth raee-Ruby Riley. jamie seay,
Dewey ID.
The Washington times., 1902-02-05
mid Music and Jest.

De let down easy on arriving at their own
fireside at the wee sma'"
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-05-29
WORLDS NEWS SUMMARY
:ULLED FROM DISPATCHES.
Review Of happcnin1s In Both
Eastern aud Western Hemispheres
During the Past WeeR-National.
Historical. Political and Personal
Events T~rsely Expounaed.

Erwin Miller, aged 10 years. is miss
ing from mis- home at Spokane.
w. D. Dfessler, one of the veteran
newspaper men of the Pacific coast
lied in San Francisco recently.
Norman {. Hewes died at his home
1t Lebanon. N, H.. recently. aged "a
ie had Masonic record said to be un,
'aralleled.
At Amir Billy Armstrong of Spokane
defeated Danny Dean Of Phoenix in a con.
test for the lightweight championship Of
British Columbia. and purse Of $500.
Al Ogden. Utah. Lorenzo Faulkner
railroad man. about 80 years Of age
shot and killed his wife. Rose Duke
Faulkner. and then blew out his
brains.
Five hundred union teamsters EN-
oloyed in the delivery of meat by the
packers have gone on strike at Chica.
60 for a substantial increase in wages
and for shorter hours.
All Of the cotton manufacturers In
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-05-29

The body of Burt Batty. young
man. was found in Mollala river re.
Gently with bullet hole In his breast
He disappeared from his home at Can
by. The ccroners jury returned a YER
dict OF suicide. for which no cause ia
assigned. The young mans father, a
railroad man. Is at present in Chicago.
The Boer delegates are still at Pre-
toria. Nothing definite as to the re-
suit Is known. but II is believed the ne
gotiations are proceeding favorably.
At the celebration Of Victoria day Sat.
urday a large crowd gathered In the
square here, expecting to hear proc
lamation Of peace There were no dis.
turbances.
William II. Rothwell. better known
to the sporting world as Young Cor
lett gained the decision over Kid
Broad Of Cleveland, Ohio. at the end OF
fast and furious fight at Denver re.
Gently. Broad put up very good
fight and in the 10th round had Cor.
hett groggy. but the Denver lad came
back strong and finished the round.
At no time was either man unable to
do hard lighting.
statement Of the resources and II.
abilities Of 4426 national banks in the
United States. compiled from reports
to the comptroller Of the currency OF
condition April 30 last, follows: Capt.
tai stock. $67l.1763lc: individual de-
posits, $3.1lt, 690.195: outstanding
bank notes. $309.7s1. 739: loans and
discounts, $3.172.767.4s5; total re.
sources. $5.962. 136451: average ratio
OF reserve held. 27.2O per cent.