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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-07
BREAKING IN" FOR SEA DUTY
Navy Department Hopes to Enlarge
Training Facilities.

Plans have been completed by the NAVY
Department for important changes in the
system OF training men for the enlisted
service.
II carried out the new policy will give
the navy an aggregate force Of 50.Ce0 sea
men in the next nine years. It is pro-
posed to add 5000 men annually. begin
ming this year and continuing until 1910
in order 10 secure a force sufficient 70
man tie ships There are now nearly
1900 men in the SERVED. including np-
preutices. and with the increase that is
expected to be authorized this session the
may between now and July I. 1903 must
prepare 6,iS8 new men. This problem Is
the more difficult on account Of lack Of
training ships and OF the means OF GUAR
terins and instructing the novices.
The withdrawal OF the battIeship In
cIana from the service, May ], for the an
nual practice cruise Of he naval cadets
viii add to the embarrs ssment. and the
old Lancaster is in su,h bad condition
that she can cruIsS only in good weather.
To relieve this EJiti IN somew hat the
department proposes Utting out the
Yankee with a capacity .or 450 men. the
Panther for PC. Tie Rein. Mercedes for
$50, the Texas for $50. and til, old Adams
for 150. The Reina Mer-e,l,y has been
at the Portsmouth N. b nav yard for
TWO years and requires extensive over
hauling before she can be OF services
She has never been 10 sea since she was
tOwed from Norfolk shortly after being
brought from the Cuban coast Six receiy-
ing ships are now in use. capable Of ac-
commodating $50 lands.nen- TIE eight
training ships carry 1850 men.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-07
TOO DBFT OF HAND
FOR MAGICIAN KELLAR
Prestidigitator Despoiled Of
His 5000 Gift Watch.
Friends Loath to Believe His Story,
Thinking 1t Rehearsal of a
New Stage Trick.

NEW YORK, April Tive lost my
watch" exclaimed Harry Kellar late Sat
urday night. as he suddenly leaped from
his seat in a New York Central train.
That's KelIar. the magician" said a
little man who sat in the corner chewing
at the end Of cigar which was stronger
than seemed good for him Must be
hard worked 10 be thinking Of his stage
business in his sleep"
Say, professor" remarked a Yonkers
man; don't you take any watch away
from me. Hal hal'
Look out" said the conductor. If
the professor gets to searching you he
Will find grand pianos in your pockets and
rabbits in your hat"
ITS a case OF being caught with the
goods On US. eh?" asked the little man.
I've lost my watch" persisted the ma
gIciau.
'Isn t he create" said Mr.. cellars
Yonkers neighJor. professor, you're a
good actor all right. You know your
business"
Mr.. Kellar was not acting. His emotion
was only too real. as was shown by the
fact that yesterday, IN sheer desperation.
he visited police headquarters to report
his loss The man who had taken from
the pockets Of other men watches which
they never owned has been robbed, ne
says. in all earnestness. OF his own 5000
timepiece. Or, 10 use the vernacular. he
was despoiIed by a dip" who was pur-
suing his vocation Of jumping the rat
tiers" The professor thinks two pick
pockets who were following him in a
Madison Avenue car are responsible for
his loss.
He had been appearing in Brooklyn. and
late Saturday night was on his way to
his home in YOukers. He may have been
thinking too much OF the manner in
which his def fingers had been extract
ing strange objects from the pockets Of
other persons TO notice the activities OF
the light-hngcrod gentry who ply their
trade on the ''rattlers." as the thieves.
in their iorcetul Jargon, call the trolley
cars
Mr. Kellar recolIects that as the car
ngaTed FOTty-secOnd Street two men who
had been standing near him iOstled him
in their haste to get out Of the convey
ance. II was then that he thinks his
watch was taken The timepiece was pre-
scented 10 him by his friends. and his name
Is engraved upon IT, A gold medal also
was taken. The magician did not know
that he was robbed until he boarded the
train for Yonkers.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-07
MAYOR HARRISON WANTS
TO SLEEP A WHOLE MONTH
Tired Of Office and Says He Is Going
to Get Out, Sure.

CHICAGO. April New blood g.
needed IN the mayors chair. l am s;'cf
OF the constant strife and crushed by the
inability 90 further improvement because
the city cannot get the money it needs
for permanent improvements. ! am weary
OF the mayors office. and would fain get
a rest" This is the plant Of Mayor
Harrison.
What viii you do when you quit2" he
was asked.
4 think I'll 20 way of somewhere
and sleep for about a month solid"
Ever 90 back into the newspaper busi-
ness2"
Not on your life. I have had enough
- me streouous life 10 this job and 1
don't want 20 get into anything worse. ~
He WAS reminded that hts declaration
10 quit the ONCE was not a new one.
There is a good deal Of influence
brought 20 bear 20 keep a man from
quitting" he said. The last time thew
came after me on such a hot foot that
] had to run; but ! am going 10 get out
sure this time.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-07
POOR BOY ON A FARM,
DRAWS $4,000 A YEAR
Rapid Rise of State Senator
Stranahan.
HoR New YOrk's New Collector Has
Profted by a Few Gears IN
Politics

ALBANY, April State Senator Ne
yada y. Stranahan, whom President
Roosevelt has appointed Collector Of Gus
toms in New York city. is a remarkable
instance OF what a few years in politics
win do for a man.
In 1880 he had not yet held public ONCE.
In 1902 he is selected for $4,000 year
positiOn-One Of the most lucrative in the
State.
Once a poor boy on an Oswego farm.
he has in twelve years Of political life
captured a rich prize
Mr. Stranahan has been a commanding
figure in the senate for seven years.
During this time he has been chairman
Of the cities committee. and some OF the
most important pieces Of legislation have
been nodded TO sult his way Of thinking
His Influence has never manifested itself
in a conspicuous way, but has shown it
self very decidedly in results. It is con-
coded thatEo other man in the Legislature
put in as much real hard work in con-
sideriHg the New York charter as strana-
han did
Collector Stranahau is slst forty-one
years old His friends are fond Of Dc
claring that he resembles Napoleon
strongly. both in feature and ability
The Stranahan cast Of countenauce does
contain q Napoleonic touch, although the
new collector pOoh-poohs the recem-
blance. he is Of very serious turn Of
mind and apparently has very little time
for the humorous side Of life.
NJ. Straushau was member OF the
assembly three terms, and later served
as district attorney Of OsweEo county.
He is graduate o. the Columbia COLLEGE
Law school He has pTacticed his pro
fession since 1854 in Fulton. n. Y.
The appointment OF Stranahan TO a Iu-
craJre Office IS said 20 b. part OF a DO
htlcal arrangement between President
Roosevelt. Governor OdeH and Colonel
Joan T. Nett the Republican leader Of
Ds|ego county. The influence Of Colonel
Aott. IS fll-powerful about the CAPITOL
lie mas tmed Two excise commissioner.
and IS the power hat has nushed Senator
Strahauau forward so rapidly.
an the past Colonel Mott has been a
stanch Plstt man, but since the break be-
tween Governor OdeI and the Easy
BOSS Mott has rather sided with tho
Governor For this reason The selection
OF S-fanahan was made comparatively
easy Piatt is said TO have recommended
tie neT collector in hope that Mott would
feel grateful. and Governor CdeI is said
10 nave recommended Strauahan's an
polntment In order that he might retain
the support Of the Oswego county leader.
Another reason given for the Strana
han appointment is that vlan President
Roosevelt was Governor Senator Strana-
nan greatly aided the former on the floor
or the Senate. In fact Governor Roose-
welt came 20 regard Mr.. Stranahan as his
rlght-hand man in guiding legislation TO
which he was committed
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-07
HER OLD MOTHER Ill,
DAUGHTER GOES INSANE
Both Taken to Bellevue Within Short
Time Of Each Other.


NEW YORK. April Feeling ILL
health overtak.ug her and worrying over
the fact that her old mother would be
LETT destitute when she was no longer
able to work Ella Lamb. a silk weaver.
became insane and late Saturday night
was placed in the insane pavilion at
Belloveu- Catherine Lamb. her mother,
was taken to Bellevue two hours later.
suffering from senility. The daughter is
forty years old, while her mother is
eighty-ive-
Ella Lambs hours in the silk mill were
long and her duties arduous. Her health
failed. and neighbors remarked that her
actions were becoming erratic. The wom-
an said often that her mother would
starve 10 death if she was not able 70
take care Of her, as they had no friends.
Worry seemed TO affect her mind. and she
became subject TO decisions, which
frightened persons living on the same
hoor. Carl Krupfner, the janitor. became
alarmed at the wOman's condition on
Saturday night and called in a policeman.
Old Mrs. Lamb. when left alone in the
poorly furnished rooms. did nothing but
rock herself in a chair and cry. She re-
fused to be comfoTted by the neighbors
and would not touch anything TO eat.
Fearing 10 leave the old woman alone
and helpless. word OF her condition was
sent to Roosevelt Hospital DIT. RUSSELL
transferred the mother to Bellevue. She
is being well cared for in ward No. 20.
but continues TO cry ana beg to be per-
mitted 10 see her daughter
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-07
THEY WOULDN'T TALK.
Policeman EOn-Plussed by a Deaf Mute
Family Quarrel.

NEW YORK. April Mrs. Hannah
Roberts, deaf mute, married 20 a deaf
mute. ran out Of 241 West Sixty-sIxth
street last night with a scalp wound.
Policeman Gardner called an ambulance
and looked on while DR.. McKelvay. who
came with the ambulance. talked 10 the
woman on his fingers. The policeman
asked the doctor what was the matter.
ASK her husband" said the doctor.
Il tried him." said the cop. Al last he
persuaded the doctor to tell him. so
can make my report" that the woman ga y
her husband was Jealous OF another deaf
mute and had thrown an oil can at her
She wouldn't make a complaint.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-07
STOPPED RUNAWAY
In THRILLING STYLE
Daring of New York Mounted
Policeman.
Overtakes and Throws Frightened Ami
NAL on the Speedway Before the
Eyes OF Thousands.

NEW YORK. April Isaac H. Werner,
a mounted policeman OF the High Bridge
squad. on the Speedway yesterday at noon
thrilled the several thousand spectators
lined up on both sides Of the driveway by
his chase and capture Of a runaway horse
attached 70 a light road wagon, which
caused almost a stampede there. AT the
finish the policeman was hurled over the
head Of his horse. while the latter and
the runaway animal were thrown TO the
ground People FASTENED 20 the spot, be-
lieving the policeman had been hilled, but
it proved that be was Uninjured.
George Crawford, Of 80. 209 West End
Avenue. was the owner Of the runaway
horse. II is a spirited animal and made a
coed showing With the crack roadsters- Of
the Speedway before it ran away. Mr.
Crawford was accompanied by friend
and for more than an hour the horse was
Kept busy speeding up and down the
course.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-07
Both Horses Thrown.

His efforts TO lift the horse from It's
feet while checking its speed materially
did not stop the runaway. Suddenly the
horse turned sharply toward the curD. and
in doing so the carriage behind IL swung
around. striking the poiicemans horse
and throwing il to the ground. As the
horse went down Werner was tossed over
its head. He struck on his right shout
der and head. Before he was dismourted
he gave last mighty pull on the bride
OF the runaway. which lifted Il of its
feet. and il stumbled and fell.
Werner was then between both animals
and it was feared he would be kicked by
them. as both horses made a desperate
effort 20 recover their feet. When Werner
got up and II was found that he was prac-
tiCally unhurt the crowd united Ia cheer
ing him. he Will be recommended by the
Road Drivers Association for a special
medal IN recognition OF his brave act.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-07
Scotch Suiting,
SOC for Sl.25 value.

So inches wide. all wool. several pretty
mixtures, combinations Of blue an tan.
brown and green, white and tan. and
otners- Now remember. We dOa-t claim
this material 20 Be the very latest stvIe.
nut what we 90 claim is il is staple. il IS
always used more or less. and. further.
Tor me price We offer it TO you the raw
material could not De purchased. and II it
doesn't wear and give perfect satisfaction
We viii refund your money Actual value,
SIS Special prise. 5sc per yard
Our guarantee gees with every yard
scid.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-07
GIFT OF $4,000 PULPIT.
Presented by John A. Mccall to the Al
bany Cathedral.

ALBANY. April John A. Mccall. Of
New York. has presented a $4,000 pulpit
10 the Roman Catholic Cathedral OF the
Immaculate Conception in this city. Mr..
Mccall is native Albanian. On a re-
cent trip he visited the Cathedral as
the guest of Bishop Burke.
There is room for new pulpit here.
as this old one Is hardly in keeping with
the architecture OF the rest OF TIE
church said the bishop with a sigh.
Let me beg your reverence TO order
the very best pulpit that money viii buy. 20
said Mr.. Mccall. and send the bill 10
me. do not desire 10 figure as the donor.
however"
The new pulpit will be completed within
4 few weeks.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-07
NO NEWS OF NAVARIN0.
Boston Steamer and Crew Believed to
Be Lost.

BOSTON, April mo news has yet been
received from the crew OF the Boston
81 c'aer .Saysrino. which is long overdue
on a passage from G5naives. Haiti, to
New YORK.
It is feared that all hands may have
persisted, although there is a remote pos
sibilty uhat they might have been res
cucd by some vessel bound 20 a distant
port.
John S. Emory & Co. of this city. the
managing officers of the vessel, have just
received from the shipping commissioner
Of jacksonville, the names CT the crew
OF the vessel
BESIDES Capt W. A. Sawyer. who was in
command, the steamer carried six men.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-07
Rainy Day Skirtings,
soc for SL49 value.

56-inch all wool. good weights no Hoing
required Embrace this opportunity 70
secure that aIi-rOund skirt. even though
you have no immediate use for one. Il
viii pay yesI 10 buy and lay away for
future use. COlors are blue. brown. Cam
nr1~oe anc Oxford greys. and black POSI-
lively for tomorrow's ceiling only. Ac-
tual value. $I-4e- Special at Sgc per I'd.
We won't ask you 10 buy
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-07
HANNA TO GIVE 100000
BAIL FOR RATHBONE
Ohio Senator VIII Use His influence and
Sign Certified Chack-

Senator Hanna has. f. is said. made ar
rangcments for furnishing the bail nee
essary 20 secure the temporary release
from prison Of Major r. c.. RathbOne.
former Director Of Posts Of Cuba. who
was convicted OF completely in the Cuban
postal frauds. The Senator has been ad-
vised by Rathbonc's counsel that the
court has fixed the bail az SIC0. GG9.
Mr.. Hanna regards this amount as ex-
cesive, and viii ascertain whether IL is
possible to have it reduced. He intends
10 obtain BathbOne's release nevertheless
from prison. pending the consideration OF
an appeal for a new trial before the
Cuban supreme Court.
The Senator intends 20 guarantee per
sonally RathbOle's appearance in court
at the proper time. In other words, he
viii vouch for the prisoners reliability
and dependence 10 the extent o. 500, 000-
A certified check for that amount Will
probably be sent TO Havana. and every
safeguard against its being diverted from
its proper uses viii be taken
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-07
Black and COIOred BrOadCIOth,
83C for SI.25 value.

52-iuch twilled back. pretty finished
8roadcloths- We stand behind the wear.
Steamed free: beautiful collection Of
spring and staple cOlorinrs and t~n
good. lustrous blacks Remember. to
morrow is your only chance, as We shall
not offer again az this price. Actual
value, S1-2j- Special az S3c per yard.
Costs you nothing TO look
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-07
OPERATION FATAL.
Two Doctors Get Blood Poisoning and
One of Them Is Dead.

DAVENPORT, Iowa, April 7-Dr. ".
D. Middleton, chief surgeon for the Chi
CagO. Rock Island and Pacific Railway
system and dean Of the medical depart
ment Of the State University Of Iowa. died
here on Saturday OF blood poisoning, fol-
lowing an operation he performed for ap-
pendicitis.
The patient was 10 a gaagrcuous con-
dition, and both DR.. Middleton and DR..
Braunlick. who assisted him. were pois-
oned. the latter by puncturing his hand
and DIT. Middleton by cutting himself with
a igature. DR.. Braunlich Is in a critical
condition.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-07
Roadster Makes a Bolt.

After a brush Mr. Crawford drew up
underneath Washington Bridge and had
started 10 turn around. with the intention
OF returning 70 the beginning Of the
course. when the shriH blast Of a whistle
startled his horse. II boltsd forward.
throwing the TWO occupants Of the WAGON
from their seats into the road In falling
they saved themselves from receiving Sc
rious injuries. Both men were badly
shaken up and received Commissions Of the
hands besides having their clothes torn.
Swinging fun around, the horse proceed
ed at fun speed toward the head Of the
smooth stretch where uG0st OF the Speed
way brushes are started
Policeman Werner was in the saddle
about one hundred and fifty yards I'D the
Speedway, and as the horse came toward
him he prepared 70 stop its flight. At
first the crowd thought 10 had lost the
runaway. which seemed TO draw away
from the policeman aud 20 be still full
Of yiSor. Werner rode desperately. Dig
girg his spurs into his Steed he at last
reached the runaway, overtakiag it op-
posite the half-mile pos. where he leaned
far over and caught the bride OF the
madiened animal on it's left side. In
able 10 shake of the hold OF the police
man, the runaway began 70 crowd him
into the west curb imperilling the man s.
safety and that Of his horse, out Werner
held on.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-07
LanSburgh &Bro
TAILOR
CLOTHS

These are special, and Just the sort
women viii be wanting for taiIor-made
gowns.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-07
BRITISH TRADE SHOWS
A NOTABLE DECLINE
During March Imports ard Exports Fall
Of Heavily.

LONDON. April IA report issued TO-
day shows a marked decrease in British
imports and exports during March. as
compared with the same month last year
The decrease in imports was G55. 5gs Ig5.
and that in exports e2.S04 .055
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-07

be held every Sabbath at u A. m end
l.S0 p. m, conducted by Mr. Newton
Nauger. Sunday-schOoI at $50 a. m
Seats are free and all are welcome"
It would be dimcult indeed. to find a
more skilled expert. when il comes to
examining the results Of geniuses who
have evolved the typewriting ara limo
typing machine. that Mr.. Minor K Sulll-
van. head OF the division Of the Patent
Once. He is thoroughly familiar with
the typewriting machines from the earIi-
est models down 10 tho present time. he
is also an expert with many other forms
of highly complicated machines.
For the past eight years Mr.. Christian
II. Muller, faniliarly known as The
Judge" has had charge Of the messenger
and laborer forces at the General land
once Besides his regular duties. Mr.
Muller has mastered the details of many
Of the divisions OF the Land Office. and Is
frequently Of great assistance 10 the
chiefs OF the JisyisiOns. During his
career in he Government service ne has
formed the acquaintance Of many men
prominent in public life
Il was through the army route" that
Mr.. Joseph Klien. one Of the veteran en-
plOyes Of the headquarters Of the Army.
War Department. reached his present
position in the civil service. For many
years he was one Of the crack regulars in
the United States Army AMI was one Of
the late Gen. Phil Sheridan's most trust
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-07

The efficacy Of The sandwich to cover a
multitude Of sins was tested The old
sandwiches which have figured in the
production OF the moral show the Raines
law hotels have presented in the past
We're soon exhausted Then the propri-
etOrs had recourse TO various Eakeshifts.
a few served real sandwiches. In one
place where this was done a patron
was charged for the sandwich. Outraged
he refused TO pay and offered TO clean
out the saloon. The interpOsition Of n
vigilant policeman made a visit TO the
statiOEhouse necessary. In one Raines
law hotel the exhaustion z sandwiches
was followed by a hasty preparation of
wooden blocks. which were cut In proper
sizes These were reported 20 be more
palatable than the others
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-07
SOME INCIDENTS OLA
DRY SUNDAY IN GOTHAM

NEW YORK, April 7.-Manhattan was
a Sahara yesterday, but a Sahara made
passable by nearly 2,200 Raines law cases
Not since the Roosevelt regime has there
been such general closing OF the sa-
looms The situation IN a word was this
The liquor Dealers Association was
watching the saloOnkeepcr, the saloon
keeper was watching the patrOIman, the
parOlman was watching the captain. the
captain was watching the district at
toruey, and 10 one took any chances. Con
sci0us that the attention OF the entire
city was fixed upon them, the patrOlmen
made strenuous efforts 20 make good %
while the salOODkeepers determined 70
cut on any possible glory by keeping shut.
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But there we're a few saloons open also
Not open 20 the chance passer, not open
to the public gre. as OF old. but open
TO the time houored guest. The dingy
back room was turned into a barroom;
elevated on a couple OF chairs, a beer
key furnished a scanty cheer 20 the sad
" diminished number OF patrons. At
the doors OK these saloons their owners
stood. carefully scrutiniZing each thirsty.
oppressed soul that clam0red for admit
lance. and ST Peter himself could not
have exercised more discretion at the
peariy gates than did these guardians OF
the family entrance.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-07

An enterprising sign painter. whose
ability 10 paint signs exceeded his power
inscribing letters on a sign in froa5 OF a
saloon at SiXty-GrJE Street aud Third
Avenue. Policeman stephen BJre. who
was passing. was Mortified 20 read the
following outrageous sentence
Don't mind the police Come in the
back way and ger all you want" Justly
enraged, the indignant patrolman arrest
ed the offending painter. and testified
that. in addition 10 spreading seditious
sentiments. the man had insulted him and
called h.m offensive names. For lhis lat
ter offence Magistrate Pool Gned the
painter. who said he was Abraham Lip
man, OF 245 Eighty-th street, s.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-07

Magistrate Meade. who was sitting ia
the West side Court, described the situa-
tion tersely- Ex-AssembIyman Smith had
brought an excise case before him and
asked for an adjournment
Granted. said the magistrate. sharply.
"A man who sells liquor on sunday those
days must be q lunatic"