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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-06
B. & 0. GIVES ESTIMATE
OF TERMINAL COST
Figures Not to Be Made Pub
lie Just at Present.
Commissioner Biodle Expects His Report
on the Details Of the Plans to Be
Ready Soon.

Col. John Blddle. the Engineer Com
missioner. stated today that ne had re-
ceived from the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road Company ID statement OF the esti-
mated cost o. the Improvements proposed
IN connection with The projected terminal
and union station.
He said that he was not at liberty TO
announce the figures Of the estimates al
present. but this would be the last item
considered by the Commissioners before
making mp their repoH upon the revised
terminal and union station bill
Colonel Biddle expects that his depart
ment viii be able within the next few
days to compile the details of the re-
port, and he hopes that the report may
be sent to Congress not later than next
Tuesday.
il is understood that the District end
Of the work was completed several DAYS
ago. so far as amendments to the bill
and suggestions as 70 the change or
streets and grades are concerned. It IS
also understood that these amendments
are not many or radical
The cost OF the proposed terminal TO
the District is understood 70 be a large
item. and Be- has been 10 the Iessening
OF this as much as possible that the at
tentIoH OF the District engineers has been
directed
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-06
dies IN AMBULANCE
ON WAY TO HOSPITAL
Mrs. Kate Philips Victim of
Heart Disease.
PHYSICIAN WAS SUMMONED
Doctor Suggested That She Be Sent to
Hospital, But Death Anticipated Sur
geOn's SkiIl-COTOner Notified and
viii Institute an Investigation.

While walking 10 the vicinity Of Seventh
and x Streets northwest this morning
Mrs Kate Philips. thirty-fve years OF
age, residing at p y Street northwest
Eas taken suddenly i'll
Citizens upon seing her condition. car
ried her TO a drug store on the corner
Of Ninth and New York Avenue northwest.
where she was attended by DR.. C. c. Bur
ton Of s24 New York Avenue northwest.
Owing to the seriousness Of her condi-
rion. it was deemed best to send her to
a hospital. and the ambulance from the
Emergency Hospital was summoned.
Before arriving there however. the sick
woman died
The surgeons at the hospital made a
borough examination Of the body. and
gave fl as their opinion that her death
was due TO heart failure.
Coroner hewitt has been notified. and
The police have also notified the dead
wcman's relatives.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-06
TO CONSTRUCT TUNNEL
UNDER THE DELAWARE
Company Chartered to Garry
Through the Work.
INCORPORATED IN JERSEY
Project Backed by Chicago and Philadel-
Phia capitalists-Said to Be Link in
Big Pan fOr Trolley Connection Be
tween Philadelphia and Jersey Towns.

PHILADELPHIA. March "a tunnel
under the Delaware River. to connect
Philadelphia with Camden. is proposed
by Philadelphia and Chicago capitalists.
The Philadelphia and Camden Tunnel
Company filed articles Of incorporation
fl the Camden county clerks Office today
According 70 the statement filed the com
pany IS capitalized al 81 0O0. coo. with SO
to0 paid in.
Mr. French. in speaking OF the company
said il was backed by Chicago capitalists
and that he represents money interests
in this section that has about one-hfth
Of the capital stock. he said that work on
The tunnel may be- started in a short
time.
il is reported that the proposed tunnel
Is nothing more or less than link in
big plan for an uninterrupted trolley
connection between this city and other
New Jersey towns. The intention u.s. il
"a said. TO run ears from the proposed
subway in this city through the tunnel
This would mean an enormous increase
10 traffic for the local trolley lines.
The fact that the company will have
only GOO shares Of stock of a practically
PrOhibitiye value OF $1,000 each strength
ems the belief that big interests are back
fng the company.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-06
MR. PATTERSON REVIEWS
HIS CROSS,EXAMINAPION
Question as to Motive of
General OTIS Order.

In his denomination OF General
Hughes before the Senate Committee on
the PHILIPPINES, this morning. Mr. Patter-
Eon, one Of the minority members. took up
the line Of his enquiries yesterday. with
The purpose Of establishing the fact that
the Filipino army had e1ectuaIIy held the
Spanish army within the lines Of Manila
before the Americans had interfered. and
he spoke Of the surrender Of 2 600 Spanish
troops 10 the insurrectos in July. 1885.
That would only make me believe" was
the generals explanation. that the Fill
pinos had cut % the supplies from the
interior"
Mr.. Patterson read an extract from a
magazine article written BY General Mer-
Titt. 10 the effect that Aguinaldo mad cap
tHTed 1900 Spaaiards. and he asked the
general whether that fact would modify
bis opinion as 20 the military incaparitv
Of the Filipinos.
Not at all" ne rrIlied.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-06
LADRONBS ROUTED BY
TEE CONNPABULARY
Gov. Taft Receives Telegram
From Gen. Wright.
Says Situation Was Never So Good as
Now, Persistent Reports to the Con
trary Notwithstanding.

Governor Taft this morning before the
House Committee on InsuIsr Affairs. read
a telegram from General Wright. acting
Governor OF the Philippines in regard to
an alleged outbreak recently near Ha-
nIla.
The matter was brought up by Repre-
sentative Jones Dem. Va, who called
Governor Tafts attention TO press de-
spatcbes concerning me trouble in Luzon.
Governor Taft then read cabIegram.
stating that General Bell. operating in
Laguna, had driven a band of ladrones
twenty-five miles from Mania. II con
duues.
small band Of laJ-oDes driven from
Cayite by the constaDuIarIy. who Joined
them there. twenty-five Of the constab-
ulary pursued them, but. having only df-
teen rounds Of ammGnlton. they had TO
retire
The constabulariv were REINFORCED
and drove the band OF Iadrones into Ma
Mia provincel. General Flores tpresi-
dente Of the provincei Joined in the pur-
suit with the municipal police
There are not 900 arms in the hands Of
the ladrones, and the constabuIary have
been routing bands which have been IN
existence for many years.
All other orgenized provinces are
quiet. The situation was never so good
as now. persistent reports TO the con
trary notwithstandiug."
Governor Taft concIuded his testimony
this morning. and viii leave FOR Gin
cinnat this evening. He stated in con
cluslon that the Government was doing
what 10 could 10 encourage the Federal
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-06

BOSTON. March 6.-Prince Henry reach
ed Boston al $40 this morning
As the train hearing his Royal Highness
came 70 a step in the south station here
this morning Mr. Collins. accompanied by
Secretary Curran, Chairman Doyle. OF the
board Of aldermen, and President DOlan.
Of the common council entered the
Princes car. and greeted the royal visitor.
When the Prince and party walked up
the platform To the Midway" where car
Tiages were in waiting, the naval brigade
band played the crowds cheered. and the
Prince smiled
The distinguished visitor seemed TO
show no sign Of his long trip. He was
dressed in his admiraTs uniform.
Streets ThrOnged With People.
The party entered carriages and, escort
cd by strong detachment Of mounted po-
lice. and bv the First Battalion Of Cav
Salry, were driven TO the Hotel Somerset
wher7 magnificent suite OF rooms had
been prepared for the Prince and his en-
tOUrage.
Notwithstanding the bad state Of the
streets. an immense throng lined the route
TO the aristocratc Back Bay hostelry The
business houses along the route were pro
fusely decorated. and many residences in
the Back Bay district were handsomely
draped in honor Of the Prince.
The German and American coIors and
the portrait Of the Prince were much in
evidence. The Prince continually acknowl-
edged the ringing cheers which greeted
him along the route 20 the hotel. the jour
ney 10 which was ms-,a without unusual
incident
Worcester Indignant.
The people of Worcester are indignant.
They telegraphed the train last night that
Mayor Fletcher and a committee would
meet the Prince at Springfield and come
on 10 Worcester with him Wher :he .rs.a,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-06
NORFOLK SITUATION
REMAINS UNCHANGED
Few Cars Running, But Are
Not ParOniZed.

NORFOLK. Va. March 6.-The traction
strike situation here has changed but lit
tie since yesterday. A few more cars
were running This morning, guarded by
troops. but very few people patronized
them.
The only disorder reported up to l1:45
O'Clock occurred al Lambert's Point, about
three miles from the business part Of the
city. The tracks were obstructed there.
and the military went out to relieve the
situation.
In the city proper an is quiet All Of
the military organizations here are on
duty,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-06
THE WEATHER BUREAU
OPINION OF THE TVEATH

The following bulletin given Weather
The Of
n ne liant and NevE
IS in he lantc Will
the
The reached a is
of
the past toght hours be accurately
southern tributaries of the Ohio but probably enough
check upper river.
The the
South Gulf
including in the
and Friday
W be fresh
becoming fresh
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-06
OF THE MAINE HAVE
NO REDRESS AGAINST SPAIN
THE TWO SIDES AS PRESENTED

~ seaman injured 10y the explosion which destroyed baeshp
Maine the arbor of Havana, February
dividua claim against Spain responsible
for the explosion: an
Spanish Treaty
Extract opinion O
In released
Spain Of all liability for injuries which,
Ponsibe part adudicate all
every indemnity in citizens
Chambers dissenting opinion.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-06
G. A. R. HEADQUARTERS OPEN.
Citizens Executive Committee Installed
in It's Public Offices.

The citizens executive committee OF the
thirty-siEth annual encampment Of the
Grand Army Of the Republic threw out
It's banners this morning, when il took
possession Of its quarters in the building
al l4o5 New York Avenue. Here will be
provided accommodation for the com
mittee on public comfort, the information
committee, the finance committee, all the
su5committees connected with the en-
eampment work. and Tor the various Of
hcers of the executive committee.
new COMMITTEES on printing was ap-
pointed this morning. OF which Mr.. VIII
Ham hahn was made chairman.
Ar- ?. j. Afieek = member Of the sub
committee on hnan$, today reported the
following additional subscriptions r. G.
Calian. for the Mutual District Messenger
Company f25. and ( G. Rowzee. s..
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-06
FRIENDSHIP OF THE SHAH.
Message OF Good VIII to the President
Borne by General Khan.

A message OF good VIII and an expires
sion Of friendship from the shah Of Per
sia was today transmitted to President
Roosevelt by General Khan. the Persian
Minister He called at the White House
AZ 1890 o'clock and was received by the
President in the Red Room
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-06
@iil Of Mrs. Ida N. Perry.

The VIII or Ida A. Perry, dated Feb
rusry l3. 1902 was filed for probate to
day To her husband. Willie Perry. Is be-
que2thed Oue-half Of her estate and prop
erty. 10 LOttie Tibbs one-quarter. and
TO sister and four nieces one-quarter.
divided equally among them. The prop
erty is known as 2l3 2r5. and ZI7 Tenth
Street northwest Willie Perry is named
as executor
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-06
Federal Banking Affairs.

The affairs Of the Federal Banking and
Trust Company are practically unchanged
today. The doors of the bank are open
knowledge that they are not receiving
deposits they refuse to either affirm or
deny the statement that checks are rot
being honored. Depositors are most Sc
we're in their criticism and are positive
in the cssertion that they are denied the
use Of their money. One lady. who re-
fuses 10 have her name made public.
stated that although she had 81 .250 in
the institution the officials failed 70 honor
a check for $50 but offered to cash one for
a quarter OF that amount
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-06
HENRY OF PRUSSIA
REACHES THE HUB

Prince Henry's advent into Bos-
ton this morning was charaCteriz-
ed by the enthusiasm that has
marked his appearance in the va
rious other cities ne has visited.
lie was met at the depot 10y mu-
nicipal officials and escorted to the
Hotel Somerset, and was chcered
along the route by thousands who
had gathered despite the inclem-
cnt weather.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-06
ASSESSOR ASKS FOR
MORE CLERICAL HELP
Additional Work Caused by
New Tax Arrears Law.
Thousands Of Bills TO Be Written, Inter
est Compiled, and Corresponding
Number Of Items Posted

Mr.. r. II. Darneiile. the District As
SCISSOR. has forwarded 10 the Commis-
sioners the draft Of a joint resolution 10
he reported 70 Congress with a request
for its enactment for additional clerical
help in his Office incident 20 the coIIec-
uon Of arrears Of taxes.
Mr. DarueiIle states that his present
force is entirely employed on routine
business. and that he has no clerks 10
assign 10 the work entaiIed by the act Of
February -. Istz. permitting the pay
menI or arrears or taxes. for the wears
prior TO 1850. al per cent. in lieu OF
the usual rate Of interest and penalties.
Now Fully Employed.
Ar this time. writes Mp. DarneilIe.
The regular force Is worEicE 20 It's fun
capacity in the routine duties o. the Of
6ce. in addition TO which we have On hand
The annual tax sale and the rewriting cf
ai tax ledsers fo- the 1893 tax. into
which Viii have TO De Incorporated the
Iicnnial changes in assessed values.
The privilege OF paying arrears of
taxes al g per cent results in bringing 10
this office daily hundreds ot persons en-
quirius concerning taxes on their prop
erty and securing bills for payment when
taxes are m arrears These people must
bc waited upon. their questions answered.
their accounts looked into. and. in most
cases. bills must be posted 10 the appro-
PIRATE pages OF the ledgers.
Thousands Of Bills.
1T is estimated that there viii bc col
lected under this act about $3.50. 900. paid
in small amounts and entaiIing the writ
ing OF and computing Of interest on thous-
ands OF bills, and the posting Of a CORE
spending number OF items.
1T VIII be impossible FOR the regular
force TO properly perform the business al
ready in hand. and az the same time prom
erly attend TO the wants OF the public ard
execute in "a bUsiness-Iike manner yhe
large volume OF work incident 20 this
temporary change in the rate OF interest.
Asks for Two More Clerks.
In view Of this fact am constrained
to ask for assistance in this work. Sly
request is for 81 900 which viii be suf-
fcient to pay two clerks at a moderate
rate per diem until December 81 Of the
present year. at which time expires the
period during which payment OF arrears
at the reduced rate Of interest may De
made.
Considering the large amount OF rev
enue which viii be covered into the
Treasury of the United States this ex-
pendlture IS comparatively small. and I
have the honor 10 request that the Com
missioners VIII recommend the early
enactment Of the proposed resolution
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-06
SENATOR ELECT CALLS.
Mr.. DebOe's Successor Pays His Respects
TO the President.

Senator-eleet MeCreary Of Kentucky.
who viii succeed Senator Deboe. called on
President Roosevelt at the White House
today
DR.. A. H. Doty. health officer OF The
port Of New York. was a guest OF Presi-
dent Roosevelt al luncheon today.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-06
Passenger Dies at Sea.

NEW YORK March 6.-The steamer
Archoria, which arrived today. reports
that on February 23. John & Wilkes.
hfty-siX years old. Of san Francisco. GiS,i
OF heart disease. The body was landed
al Moyille.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-06

reached Springfield. Mayor Fletcher and
the committee were there, ready with a
handsome souvenir and welcoming smiles.
Much to their disgust they were not al
lowed 10 come aboard When the train
reached Worcester il went through. max
ing no stop
Met at Hotel by Elite.
The Princes party reached the Hotel
Somerset at 1920 The corridors Of the
hotel were crowded with the elite of the
Hub as his Highncss passed to the parIor
on the first floor.
a murmur echoed from the fashionable
gathering as they greeted the Prince. and
few minutes later Governor Crane and
Mayor Collins made their official calls
The Prince said, How do you do" ana
again the escort was formed. and the
party entered carriages. and al 1920
drove on TO che State House to return the
Governors call.
Prince at State House.
The Prince was somewhat ahead Of his
schedule in reaching the State House As
the open barouche with four Eorses. foot
1880 N.--H- AA-NtilAANA pAA4 ttlels. uItW UP 10
the cuTbing the Naval Brigade Band play
cd America"
Through the file OF marines the Prince
and his suite passed up the marble stair
case 10 the executive chamber where the
Governor. his STAFF, Lieutenant Governor.
and the heads Of departments were wait
ing
Here there was a short reception
The sergeant-at-a arms soon arrived and
the party proceeded to the House Of Rep-
resentative where the Senate and House
were IN Joint convention.
Failed to Make Speech.
The Prince was formally presented IN
the members and :hen occurred q some
what embarrassing situation. He arose
mace formal bow. and in place Of the
usual IcU words cb9t were expected calm
y turned around and sat down.
Immediately the sergeant nt-at-arms Dre-
sented himself. the party fell into line and
left tie chamber amid vigorous haudclan-
ping
The Prince then visited Memorial Han
where he seemed TO be especially, i,+.-
ested in the battle flags returned ~, ~,
Massachusetts regiments from the ci-fI
and Spanish wars. e''il
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-06
Prince Entertained at the
Centre of Civilization.
IS CHBBRED BY BOSTON CROWDS
Escorted From DepOttO Hotel
by Officials and Troops,
TOWN PR0FUSELY DECORATED

German and American COlOrs and Por-
traits Of the Prince Everywhere in
Evidence, and Streets Thronged With
People.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-06
Portugal Expresses Sorrow.

The President 1ro tenn laid before the
senate I0day. resolutions expressing the
profound So-row cf the Portuguese Cham
beg Of DEPUTIES af rhe assassination OF tlf
ate President Mckinley.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-06
Another Suit Entered.

a further suit against the KretoI Com
pany has been fled before Justice G. S.
Bundy IN justice OF the peace court No. J..
1t is i'm the interest OF the CarT-LOwcry
Glass Company and the sum named is
Sl26O2. The company is said to be per
fectly solvent. and if not pressed 10 the
wall will be able 10 continue business
without difficult.
The present trouble is simply a panic
one of the officers stated this afternoon
started by some disgruntIed stockhoId-
ers. The total liabilities OF the company
win not exceed s.. 900. aside from the liza
bilities 10 the stockholders. The plant Of
the company in Alexandria is free from
encumbrauCe, and short time ago an
offer OF SIS 900 for the property was de-
cliued.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-06
HOLDS GEN. B0YEfON
IS FULLY QUALIFIED
Question Raised as to Presi-
dent Of School Board.
commissioner Macfarland Says the Mat
ter Was Settled Before the ADnoint
ment Was Made or Accepted.

One OF the interested readers os .t.-
statement made iu The Times ,.sta,l-..
relative 70 the eligibility Of Gen y V
Boynton 10 appointment upon the BOARD
OF Education was Commissioner p p y
Aactarland. Of the District Board He
expressed surprise that anyone gbouIJ
have raised such a question. He se.5
that the matter was gone into tborousb-
N when General Boynton was first co,-
sioered in connection with the position
and that no mistake had been made
Ar Mcfarland regretted the RAISING
OF the question for all concerned. He said
mat 10 ought 10 he obvious that the Com
missioners would not have appointed Cen
eral BOynton and that ne would not have
accepted the appointment as a member
OF the Board Of Education If he had NOT
been fully qualified
Record as a Taxpayer.
AS a matter Of fact" continued the
Commissioner. General Boynton read The
law creating the Board OF Education be
fore be was appointed. and was fully able
10 qualify under f.
General Boynton has not only paid The
taxes on his residence for much more
than the hve-yesr period required hy the
Board of Education law. but ne has long
paid personal taxes year by year includ-
ing the hrst half OF the present year not
Withstanding the doubt as 10 the validity
Of the personal tax law prevailing for
icHg lime and finally confirmed bv the
Supreme Court Of the Distric, .-
Answer to Mr.. Rite.
Commissioner MacfarIaud also gave out
the reply Of the auditor. Mr James r.
Petty. TO the letter Of Nj. j. p v. Ritter.
which WIS yesterday published iu The
Tlmgs- The letter under dat. OF March
reads.
'J- r. y. Ritter ESQ., -05 O Street. north
west Washington %. C..
Sir: ] referred 10 the Commissioners
your letter or the 5th instant euouirfpg
as 10 General Boyuton's eligibility 10
membership on the Board OF Education
and was instructed by ,he president Com
missioner MscfarIand. to inform Won that
General Boynton possesses the requisite
qualifications. aF "a taxpayer. and is en-
titled under the law 10 serve as mem
ber Of the Board OF Education Very re-
spccluly.
y 7. PETTY. Auditor. D. c."