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The Washington times., 1902-08-30
SPANISH BANK TO BUY
UP ISABELLA COINS
Letter From Charge d'Affaires to Cuban
Cabinet-Terry's Resig-
nation Accepted.

HAVANA. Aug 29.---At a meeting of
the cabinet today 2 letter was read
from the Spanish charge d'affaires about
the money question. He said that he
had received no answer from Madrid TO
his letter in regard to calling in the
Isabella silver coins in Cuba, but that
the Spanish bank would buy the same
UP to September % at a discount OF 3
per cent. 1t is stated that there are
from two 10 three million dollars in
Cuba of this silver money.
The resignation Of Emilio Terry as
secretary Of agriculture has been ac-
cepted. Senor Manuel Diaz, the secre-
tary CT the department of public works.
will act in Scnor Terry's place for the
time being.
The revenues collected up to date
during the month of August amount to
$1.013,217. Adding the balance carried
forward in July the total amount is
S2,074.473. The disbursements during
August were s1,240,446, which leaves 4
balance of SS34,027. The house. at the
request of the executive, empowered
the latter to continue making disburse-
ments until the budget is ready.
The Washington times., 1902-08-30
MONEY AND NOTES
FOUND IN BANK SAFE
Belief That Missing Banker, Pleasant
Durham, of Elrora, Ind, Commit
ted Suicide.

WASHINGTON, Ind, Aug. 29.-The
safe in the Elnora I nix has been opened
by Sheriff Morgan and, to the surprise
of everyone, S551 was found in addition
to $500 worth of good notes. The dis
covery has convinced many that Pleas
ant Durham, the missing owner of the
private bank. has committed suicide, and
White River may be dragged for the
body.
Those that believed that he killed
himself urged that Durham had his all
invested in the bank, in which never
more than $1,000 was deposited. He
was at great expense in establishing
the bank, boarding in Elnora, and main
tanning a home in Chicago for his wife,
and IL is said when he saw the de-
posits dwindle until failure was inovi-
table, he became desperate and sought
death.
Many dcpositors will not accept this
Il cory and have offered $500 reward for
his capture.
The safe combination was received
from Frederick Kingsland. the wealthy
Chicago attorney. who denies that he
was Durham's hacker.
The Washington times., 1902-08-30
NAPHTHA LAMPS WILL
BE PLACED In STORAGE
Contractor for Coming Year
Must Furnish Globes
Electrical Engineer Recommends Re.
moval of Those Owned and Used
by the. District.

The District Commissioners have re-
ceived from Mr.. W. C. Allen. the Elcc-
trical Engineer. statement relative to
naphtha lighting for the present fiscal
year. He says the District has in serv-
ice in the streets 1,l63 naphtha Ian
terms, purchased from the Pennsylvania
Globe Gas Light Company in July, 1899,
at $3.50 each.
These lanterns had been in service at
the time Of their purchase by the Dis
trict about three years, and have been
used continuously since then. In addi-
tion to these lanterns, there are now
being supplied by the American Devel-
opment Company, under their contract
for the last fiscal year, 800 additional
lanterns.
The specifications for naphtha street
lighting for the present fiscal year re-
quire that all lanterns for that service
shall be furnished by the contractor.
Store Those Now in Use.
Il would recommend. therefore" says
the Electrical Engineer, that such of
the 1.163 lanterns in service as may be
found to be in good condition be re-
moved from the posts as soon as the
new contractor enters into his contract
and be stored in the property yards;
that those found to be unfit for service
be condemned and turned over to the
property clerk for sale. / would also
recommend that the 500 lanterns to be
The Washington times., 1902-08-30
DISAGREEMENT MAY
SAVE JOHN c.. NELSON

said that his first intimation of the fire
was when he arrived at Alexandria and
saw the glare of the fire reflected in the
sky. This was about 10:45 p. IN. at a
point six miles from the fire.
James Mcfarland. of Alexandria. a
motorman on the trolley line. was on the
same train with Mr.. Haywood. His tes-
timony was substantially the same as
that of Mr.. Haywood
The Commonwealth then announced
that its evidence in rebuttal was all in.
and that its case was closed. The de-
fense stated that they had no evidence
to offer in surrebuttal. The jury was
then retired from the room and the
arguments were begun on the instruc-
tons
The Washington times., 1902-08-30
GOODIES REMAINS ARE
TAKEN TO STAUNT0N
Removal Made by James b. Wehr, .
Relative, Who Arrived From
Virginia.

The remains of Owen Morris Goodc,
the tobacco drummer who died in
local hotel of apoplexy Thursday after
noon, were last night removed to his
home in Staurton, Va, by James II.
Wehr, relative. The body was taken
from the rnorgue to Lees undertaking
establishment, where it was prepared
for shipment to Virginia. Coroner
hewitt had already viewed the remains
and given certificate of death, due TO
apoplexy
The Washington times., 1902-08-30

furnished by the American Development
Company be also placed in the store
room anu Snut for emergency purposes.
This would mean that the new naph-
tina contractor for the present fiscal
year would be required to furnish ap-
proximately 1,200 lanterns for the pres
ent service and for such extensions as
the Commissioners may order during the
year. AS mentioned in former recon-
mendations of mine to the Commission
ers. am strongly of the opinion that
the contractor should furnish and own
all the lanterns. tanks. burners. and
other appliances, except the posts. to
be used for naphtha lighting. l am
convinced that a more satisfactory and
cheaper service will be secured to the
District thereby"
The Washington times., 1902-08-30
REFUND is REFUSED.
Louis Steerman's Application Is De-
ried by District Commissioners.

MIR. Louis Sherman recently wrote to
the District Commissioners requesting
them TO refund the liquor license paid
by him enormously for the year 1893
Tho Commissioners referred the applica-
tion to the Auditor, who yesterday re-
Ported as follows:
"Tbe record of the Excise Board shows
that the applications Of Louis Sherman
for both wholesale and retail licenses
to sell liquor at 1917 Fourteenth Street
northwest. were made after March 3.
1893. As the terms OF the act OF April
10, 1902, cited by the claimant, limit its
benefits to liquor dealers who were en-
gagged in business on March 3. 1893. 1t Is
clear that he is not entitled to relief.
He applied for and obtained license un-
der the act of March 3, 1898. and is,
therefore. properly subject to its re-
quirements.
Il have the honor t. recommend that
the claim be not allowed"
Under the law referred to in the re-
port Of the Auditor as the act OF April
10. 1892, the Commissioners were direct
cd to refund to wholesale and retail
liquor dealers who were engaged in busi-
ress on March 3, 1898, moneys erroneous
ly collected as license taxes for the Ii
cense year ending October 81. 1888 In
executing the law the Commissioners
were empowered to adjust the amounts
found to be equitably due by the ac-
counting officers of the District and to
pay the game out of the fund provided
for the erroneous payment of taxes.
The application for refund was made
Under this act By Mr.. Sherman. but the
Auditor takes the ground that nothing
was due him because he took out his
license that year under the law OF
March 3, 1895. which was the act regu-
lating the sale OF intoxicating liquors in
the District of Columbia.
The Washington times., 1902-08-30
New Lean and Real Estate Company.

Articles of incorporation were fled
with the Recorder of Deeds yesterday
afternoon by company to be known
as Howell & Boyd. Incorporated. TIA
company will conduct general mort
gage. loan. real estate, and insurance
business in Washington The capital
stock OF the corporation is given at
g.. zoo. end the organization is to con-
,inre for term of twenty-five years
Jay C. Howell. OF Laurel. Md, and
william Fl. Boyd and George FRANCIS
Williams comprise the first board oil di-
rectcrs-
The Washington times., 1902-08-30
Caught Foot in Wagon Brake.

George w. Rabbit. living at 1910
Twenty eighth Street northwest, en-
ployed as a driver for the Fairfax dairy,
in attempting to jump on the step of his
wagon while il was in motion yester-
day slipped and caught his foot in
the brake Before he could stop the
horses he was dragged some distance,
sustaining painful injuries to his right
arm. He was removed to the Garfield
Hospital, where his injuries were
dressed, after which he went home.
The Washington times., 1902-08-30
GOT SIGNALS MIXED
IN RACE FOR OFFICE
Former Football Player Decides That
He Could Not Go Through With
Rush.

PORTLAND. Conn, Aug. 29.-Perry
Hale. the old Yale plunging fullback.
says that he got his signals mixed when
he agreed to run for sheriff of Middlesex
county. Instead of going through with
rush he today withdrew from the race
and signed a contract to coach the Ohio
State University eleven this fall.
He will leave here Monday, not to re-
turn till December.
The Washington times., 1902-08-30
Paid $3.50 a Ton Yesterday.
.Colored Woman III in the Street.

Mary Cox. colored. thirty-scven years
of age, living at 3i6 F Street southwest.
was taken suddenly Ill about o'clock
yesterday at the corner of Sixth and
L Streets southwest. She was removed
10 the Emergency Hospital in an ambu-
lance and afterward taken home by
friends
The Washington times., 1902-08-30
Hurt by Fall From Street Car.

Maggie Carter. colored, thirty nine
years old living at 3G9 C Street south
west, who fell from a Capital Traction
car Thursday night near the corner of
Nineteenth and F Streets northwest and
was badly cut up about the body. was
resting easily yesterday at the Emer
gency Hospital.
The Washington times., 1902-08-30
FELDSMIHH In DANGER
OF BLOOD POISONING
Feared He VIII Again Try to
Kill Himself.
Consequently the Young Man Will Be
Kept at Hospital Awaiting
Developments.

The condition of Joseph II. Feldsmith.
the young lumberman from Norfolk. who
made two unsuccessful attempts at self
destruction yesterday morning while
aboard the steamer Norfolk. en- route
TO this city, was reported last night by
the surgeons of the Emergency Hospital
to be much improved. The wound in
a penknife causes him considerable
pain, and blood poisoning is feared.
DR.. Stuart received telegram yes
terday from Mr.. Feldsmith's relatives
at Norfolk asking that everything pos
sible be done for the young man and
adding that all expenses would be paid
by the family. The telegram did not
state whether friends would come 20
take him home.
Hospital authorities say Feldsmith is
suffering from acute melancholia. with
homicidal tendencies, and that If re
leased there is danger that he will again
attempt to kill himself. Consequently
they will not let him go, until some
responsible person is sent for him.
Feldsmith is said to have come from
good family in Virginia, and is en-
gagged in the wholesale lumber business.
He claims to have but recently returned
from a trip to North Carolina. where
he bought several hundred acres of
forest land
Being fatigued by hard work he
thought pleasure trip TO Washington
would prove beneficial to his health.
Consequently he boarded the steamer
yesterday morning at Norfolk. and when
about two hours out OF that port at
tempted to hurl himself over the side
of the vessel. He was prevented from
doing so by one of the deck hands.
Made Second Attempt.
After being Gained down Feldsmith
walked away and within half an hour
attempted to end his life by slashing
his throat with penknife. He was
found lying on the ships deck by n
member of the crew. who promptly pick
ed him up and carried him to a cabin.
where his wound was temporarily dress
ed Upon the arrival of the boat in
Washington Feidsmith was taken to the
Emergency Hospital
Captain Boardman received a tele-
gram yesterday afternoon from the
chief of police of Norfolk stating that
Feldsmith was only known at IS York
Street. the address he gave as his home,
as a boarder. A telegram was also re-
ceiyed from L. B. Henderson. of Nor
folk, asking that Feldsmith be given
the best possible attention.
The Washington times., 1902-08-30
JOHNSON'S FOLLOWERS
MAKE CLEAN sweep
They Promise to Make Ohio
Lively Politically.
HOME RULE FOR BIG CITIES
Reported That Platform Has Been
Drafted Indorsing Kansas City Plat
form and William Jennings Bryan
Mayors Friends Elated.

CLEVELAND. Ohio. Aug 29.-The de-
feat OF John r. McLean's ticket in HAM
ilton county by Mayor Johnson's fol-
lowers there sweeps the control of the
Democratic party entirely out of NC
Leans hands and into Mr.. johnson S
control.
The mayors friends here are elated
at this victory, and they now promise
to make Ohio lively political State as
long as Mr.. johnson is interested po-
liticaIly here. Ohio has long been dead
politically. The Republicans have swept
the State and have won by large ma
jorities. The Democrats have not even
tried to fight.
Concerning his victory in Cincinnati.
Mayor Johnson says:
Does Not Want to Crow.
81 don't want to crow. I trust,
though, that this is the first OF series
OF victories that will put the affairs of
Cincinnati in the hands of its own peo-
pie, and that Hamilton county will join
Cuyahoga county in sending to the next
Legislature delegations pledged to
equaliZe taxes and give home rule
Mayor Johnson had nothing to say in
regard to the platform which would be
discussed at the coming Democratic
convention 1t was reported that y
platform had been drafted that would
indorse the Kansas City platform and
william Jennings Bryan, denounce the
attitude of the Republicans on the trust
question ard the recent ripper legis-
lation, and declare for home rule in the
cities.
No Statement for the Public.
Whatever Mayor Johnson's personal
views on this question may be he has
nothing to say on them publicly.
ANY statements that have been made
along those lines are entirely without
my authority" he said last night
Il shall have nothing to say on that
point until the committee Of resolutions
meets, and perhaps not then. unless |
am made a member of the committee" ="
Mayor johnson will not go before the
people of Ohio this fall on a platform OF
old issues. Taxation and home rule will
be the Democratic keynote in Ohio this
fall. q
The Washington times., 1902-08-30
DISTRICT PICKS Up
COAL HERE and THERE
Effort Made to Get Supply
for Use in Schools.
Purchases Being Made in the Open
Market-sS.5o Ton Was
Paid Yesterday.

The effects of the strike in the anthra-
cite coal regions are being seriously felt
by The authorities of the District of
Columbia. In their anxiety to supply
the school houses. charitable irstitu-
with fuel, they are casting about to OBJ
tain supply in the open market TO last
until the strike may be settled.
Generally the years supply of coal is
contracted for in the month of July. and
the greater part of it is delivered to the
school houses before the opening of the
fall term.
This year, however, Commissioner
Macfarland, who has charge CO the pub
lie schools, has been waiting from week
TO week in the hope that an agreement
would be reached between the striking
miners and their employers, so that
contracts with the local dealers could
he made at better figures.
Proposals for furnishing coal were
asked for in the month of July, but as
the lowest price bid was $50 ton
about 50 a ton in advance of the prices
paid last year-the bids were rejected
During the last fiscal year the District
paid from $40 to $3.50 a ton for an
aggregate of 13, i20 tons of coal used in
the schools.
The best price obtainable now is
$3.50 per ton, and one dealer stated
$40 a ton, the offer to hold good fo-
only an hour.
Urgent Calls Received.
Commissioner Macfarland stated yes-
terday that he was receiving
urgent calls for small guam
tity of coal for each of the
school buildings in the District, and that
ii would be necessary to buy a supply
sufficient to meet the requirements of
the buildings during the next two
months. He said the Commissioners
we're driven to buying the fuel in the
open market, and they accordingly have
directed the Property Clerk to address
letters to the principal coal dealers Of
the District asking for prices on an
thracite in amounts to make up an ag
gregate OF 1000 tons, to be delivered at
the various school buildings In the Dis
trict
The dealers are asked to quote sepa-
rate prices for the coal and for storage.
one-half OF the amounts bid to be de-
livered on or before September 80 and
the balance between that time and No
vember 80.
The Commissioner asks proposals on
] 1876 tors OF white ash egg. $40 tons of
white ash furnace, and 81 tons of white
ash stove. and 80 tons of Lykens Valley
stove, the latter 10 be delivered on or
before September 20.
The Commissioners specify that the
coal shall be of Inerchantable quality
and subject to inspection.
Paid $3.50 Ton Yesterday.
Mr.. Marion c. Hargrove, acting prop
erty clerk, yesterday purchased twenty
five tons of white ash at $3.50 a ton, to
meet the necessities of the situation at
the Washington Asylum, and he statel
that he had been paying as high as 81
ton for Lyaens Valley coal TO be used in
the engines of the Fire Department.
Mr.. Hargroye stated that if the Com
missioners could secure the supply for
which they have asked proposals, 1t
would carry the school buildings along
TO about Thanksgiving. and he hoped by
that time the strike situation would
clear up so that better prices could be
-,
The Washington times., 1902-08-30
Waived the Reading.

Through his attorney O'Brien waived
the reading of the indictment and en-
tered a plea of not guilty, reserving the
right TO withdraw the plea and file de-
murrer il SO advised within two weeks
of trial.
District Attorney Gould then in
formed the court that O'Brien was
ready to furnish bail in the sum Of
$1,000, and assured his honor that this
sum was satisfactory.
On the Indictment which was brough.
in by the grand jury Fred Mcdonald.
Frank A. Cook and Charles S. Riley are
named as witnesses. Mcdonald was cap
tain of Company NJ, Twenty sixth Unit
ed States Volunteers, in which company
O'Brien served as a corporal in the
Philippines, while Cook was a major in
the regiment, and Riley quartermaster
of the company.
1t is alleged that O'Brien falsely
swore before the Senate Investigating
Committee of which Senator Lodge was
chairman. thai these officers and others
had administered the water cure" and
that they were guilty of other acts
which brought discredit on the army.
Attorney Ashe and O'Brien both de-
elined TO discuss the case. or to give
any intimation of the line OF defens.
TO be adopted District Attorney Gouli
will call the case as soon after the
commencement of the October term as
possible.
Tho case will probably not be heard
Until November.
The Washington times., 1902-08-30

The funeral of Andrew ]. Roles, who
died last Monday night at the residence
of his son-in-law. Mr.. Albert H. Meeks.
1128 Duke Street, was held yesterday
re rHcn at his late residence.
The Washington times., 1902-08-30
ALEXANDRIA ITEMS
OF GENERAL INTEREST
New Hunting Club Will
Open About October 1.

ALEXANDRIA, Aug 29.-The Gamer
on Run Hunt and Country Club has
about perfected arrangements for the
coming season. which is its initial one.
The farm OF Mr. Samuel II. Lunt, in AL
exandria County will open for the men,
bers about October /. Among the spe-
cial features the members of the club
pigeon shooting. etc.
Mr.. Thomas W. Robinson. city treas
urer, this morning received the new city
bonds to the amount of $50 900 from the
Baltimore engravers. The bonds bear
the likeness of the late Mayor John B.
Smoot.
Mr.. James Duncan, yardmaster of the
Southern Railway Company in this city.
will tomorrow evening be presented
with a handsome watch chain and Ma
sonic Jewel by the employees of she
Southern Railway Company as a token
of their esteem for him. Mr. Duncan
has accepted n position at Bloomington,
Ill. and will leave for his new post
Sunday morning.
Daniel Craig and William Lee. colored
youths. were this afternoon arrested by
Policeman James Griffith on suspicion
of having robbed the cash drawer of the
store of Mr.. J. Fred Birrell on King
Street, and securing sl2 or s13.
Robinette Johnson. colored. of 1910
Wythe Street. was yesterday pronounced
insane. and she viii be sent to the
asylum for colored people at Petersburg.
She was formerly an inmate of that in
stitution.
The funeral of Andrew ]. Roles, who
died last Monday night at the residence
of his son-in-law. Mr.. Albert H. Meeks.
1128 Duke Street, was held yesterday
The Washington times., 1902-08-30
O'BRIBN PLEADS NOT
GUILTY, SECURES BOND
Former Corporal of U. S
Volunteers IS Arraigned.
Trial Will Probably Not Be Until No
vember-Guarsnty Company Bond
as Security.

Richard T. O'Brien, the former cor
poral in the United States volunteers
who gave much evidence before the Sen
ate committee relative to conditions in
the Philippines. was arraigned before
Justice Anderson iE Criminal Court
yesterday afternoon and pleaded not
guilty to ihe charge OF perjury. He
was then released on $1,000 bond, fur
nished by the Citizens Trust and
Guaranty Company of West Virginia, for
lis appearance when the case is called.
Corporal O'Brien was brought to the
City Hall from the Jail. where he has
been confined for the past ten days
shortly after noon by Bailiff Turner, and
was met by his counsel, Mr.. P. ]. Ashe.
of North Adams. Mass. The latter had
been in conference yesterday morning
with District Attorney Gould and ar
ranged for the calling of the case be-
iore Justice Anderson.
The Washington times., 1902-08-30
Park r, Bridget & Co.
Parker, Bridget & Co.
Price ClinCheS
The Argument.

All yearround we've kept telling of the quality side OF this
Now we're talking price because we're forced extraord
reductions by the necessities of rebuilding This sale wouldn't
be nearly the goods offers not good
You've learned by what we've told you and that
Bridget goods something and better than ether
goods And when opportunity to these goods
bargain figures that opportunity appreciated to the limit We
know for this has accomplished than expected
and be expected enough
The Washington times., 1902-08-30

The court ovcTruled the objection and
the question was asked again as TO
whether there was any fire when he
passed at 1920 ?. m, July II.
y saw nc fire, SIR said the wit
ness.
Was your train stopped in crossing
the BRIDGE"
mo. sir
On cress-examina,ion the witness
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1902-01-31
Glen Echo Items.

Mrs. Nettie F. Wohllarth, wife of George
H Wohllarth, of this vicinity, died on Jan
uarY 9Th, 1909. She is survived by hus-
band and two children. Her loss will be
deeply felt by those who had known her dur.
ing life. Her sorrowing husband and chill
dren have the heartfelt sympathy of the
entire community.
The resignation Of Mr.. Charles Waters as
copied by the trustees Miss Cornela E
Jarboe has been appointed to the place.
Captain II d Houghton, who has been
quite i'll at his home, is slowly recovering.
The work Of the missionaries of this vi.
cinity il extremely gratifying. Their ser
vices are attended very largely, and the good
work that is being done is highly commend
able Sunday afternoon service at the hall
despite the inclemency Of the weather, was
very largely attended, and the service, TO-
gether with the music aad singing Of the
choir, was very good.
Mr.. Bernard +. Duke was the guest Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles YOst on Sunday last.
Mrs Walter G. Carroll has returned to her
home from an extended tour through the
Southern States. She was greatly pleased
with her trip.
Mrs. Riley J Jones is visiting her friends
at Tenallytown.
Mr.. William IL. Bobinger, of the firm Of
b Jbinger Brothers, who has been confined
to his bed for several weeks past, is rapidly
recovering.
jan. 81, 1902 CORRESPONDENT.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1902-01-31
Attention, Ex-Confederates.

Remember the entertainment, Saturday.
the lst day of February, at Rockville. The
exercises will commence promptly at 10
o'clock, A. NJ, and continue until A p. NJ,
with an intermission for dinner. We hope
all Southern sympathizers will come and
bring their families. The public generally
are cordially invited 10 be present and take
part In the xercIses-addresses Rotations
and music. BY order Of the Executive
nommiltae