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The Washington times., 1902-04-17
TEMPORARY BUILDING
FOR EXECUTIVE CLERKS
Plans to Be Submitted by
Architect R. L. MCKim.
Leaves the White House for Exclusive
Use of Presidents Family
and His Guests.

Mr.. R. L. McKim, of the Park Commits
sion, will soon elaborate plans for the
construction of a temporary building in
the White House Grounds, to be used as
an office by President Roosevelt and the
clerical force of the White House. Ac
cording to a plan suggested. which. it is
believed, will meet, when definitely out
lined. with the approval of the President
and Secretary Cortelyou, structure will
be erected at cost of between $4,000
and $4,000 This building, it is stated,
will be sufficiently large for all of the
offices, and a suitable amount OF room
will be provided for the storage of Off
cial papers.
The White House will then be used sole
" as a residence.
Mr.. McKim talked over the matter with
the President at luncheon on Monday.
Mr. Roosevelt is adverse to any enlarg-
ment of the White House. He believes its
traditional form should be preserved.
He finds the living apartments cramped
and realizes that the Offices are in SINH
lar condition. When Mr.. McKim returns
from New York he will probably elaborate
his plan. =,
During the coming summer $4,000 will
be expended by Col. Theodore A. Bing-
ham. Superintendent of Public Buildings
and Grounds, in reftting the White
House. new stairway will be built,
large quantity of new furniture Will be
purchased, and filtering plant Will be
installed.
The Washington times., 1902-04-17
STREET IMPROVEMENT
CAUSES CONTROVERSY
Computing Engineer Hunt
Replies to Mr.. Donohoe.
Difference of Opinion Arises Out of Ger
tain Work Done on K Street
Southeast.

MIR. John F. Donohoe, of 30S East Capt.
tol Street, mas addressed the District
Commissioners for third time relative TO
the cancellation CT assessment for i'm
provements en- X Street, between South
Capitol and Second Streets southeast Mr..
Donohoe, in his letter, takes the Com
putting Engineer of the District severely
to task for his former reports upon the
application.
Mr. Donohoe declares that Mr.. Hunt
has not only done a great injustice to the
taxpayers interested. but also acted un-
justly in bringing into the discussion the
name of the former Secretary of the
Treasury. Hon. J3nn G. Carlisle. Mr.. Dom
oboe wrote to Mr.. Carlisle and in reply
the ex-Secretary says:
'Of course l never had authority to or
der X Street or any other street in Wash
ington to be improved and never attempt
ed TO do so. ! was never in that part of
X Street mentioned by you and know
nothing about it,
Mr.. Hunts Statement.
Mr.. C. B. Hunt. the Computing En-
gineer, has submitted a statement upon
the letter of Mr.. Donohoe stating the
facts in the case as follows:
THE macadamizing of X Street south
east. between South Capitol and Second
Streets. was an item on the schedule for
improvement in the southeast section as
far back December. 1896. and when
this item was reached in 1900 the work
was executed AS a necessary portion of
the work curb was set ON the street after
legal advertisement, although objections
were received from property owners on
the street at the formal hearing provided
by law. The setting of the curb was,
nevertheless, ordered after careful con-
sideration for the reason that it was the
only proper procedure in the case.
Reference to Mr. Carlisle.
THE reference to Mr. Carlisle to which
the writer directs attention is explained
by the fact that in previous report the
statement was made that Secretary Car
Isle had transmitted the estimates for
appropriations in December, 1886, the in
tention of the Office being simply to call
attention to the date at which this work
was under formal consideration, and that
as result of such action the funds for
the work were provided.
There is no legal way known to this
Office by which the assessments can be
cancelled"
Colonel Biddle. the Engineer Commits
sioner has approved the report OF his
subordinate. and recommends that the ap-
plicant be informed in accordance there
with.
The Washington times., 1902-04-17
ENJOYABLE MUSICALE.
Local Artists Heard to Advantage at St
Agnes School Benefit.

A musicale and sale, for the benefit OF
St. Agnes Industrial School. given last
night at st. Johns Parish Hall, proved a
great success, artistically and financially.
The ladies in charge were kept busy dur
ing the entire evening serving the guests
with tempting ices and dainty CONNECTIONS
The musical numbers were contributed
by well known local musicians, among
them Miss Ethel Sigsbee, who gave a
group of charming songs written by Rob-
ert Louis Stephenson and set to music
by prominent American composers. One
of the most enjoyable features of the
entertainment was the rendition of sew
eral coon" songs by Mr.. George Fl.
OConnor. Mr.. Pierce was enthusastical-
ly received in Dudley Bucks when Love
Is Young" Other numbers were Mr..
Sellers, Nevins Rosary" Miss Henney
in contralto solo, and the Columbian Man
dolin Quartet in a potpourri of selections
from "FlorOdOra. :"
The Washington times., 1902-04-17
Marriage Licenses ISSUED.

Edward ]. Shedding. Covington, Va. and
Lucy ". Johnson, of Ollie, Va.
Joseph A. Vass, Richmond, Va. and
Catherine E. Acree. Gordonsville. Va.
William H. Achterkircher and Annie
Hohmann.
James +. Roch and Mary A. Smith.
John T. Kelly and Alice Kerper.
Isaac 4. johnson and Margaret NJ.
Kearney.
Arthur C. Hurley. District Of Columbia.
and Cora b. Albin, Charlottesville, Va.
Howard T. Atley, Cumberland, Nd, and
Josephine c. Koru, New Haven. Conn.
Henry Scott and Elizabeth Cheek, both
of Benning. D. c.
Charles w. Carver, Fairfax county. Va,
and Annie K. Legg. Fauquier county. Va.
Eugene Hawkins and Mary Cole.
John a. Mack and Blanche E. Davis.
Edward c. Wells and Emma c. HinkeI.
Eugene a. Jones and Anna NJ. Young.
Luke Adams and Lille Upshur.
William Hamilton Smith and Elizabeth
Steele Smith.
Eldred Pendleton Dickinson and Emily
Grace Given.
Charles Bowie and Elizabeth Brawner
Joseph A. Smith and Ida B. Cray.
Marshall johnson and Emma Harvey.
George d. Rust and Alma Brown. both
OF Richmond, Va.
Thomas Steward and Patsie Gilchrist.
William H. Berry and Bette G. Powell,
both Of Richmond. Va.
James E. Frye and Martha a. Nelson.
William c. Miller, Boston, Mass, and
Justina A. Gfeller, District of Columbia.
Landon J. Bowles. Richmond, Va, and
Nora L. Miller, Amherst, Va.
Charles a. Blumer. District OF Colum-
bia, and Cora Evans. Rockville, Nd.
Robert l.. Carroll Newark. n. j., and
Sophie o. Davis, Baltimore.
Thomas c. Turner and Elizabeth Thorn
son.
Harvey NJ. Friend and Julia Maude
Pfeiffer.
John Edward Smith and Josephine Page.
Dwight N. Shuman and Lotta +. Nc
Nahon, both of Richmond, Va.
Clarence Parsley and Florence NJ. Toll
bolt.
Louis Getz and Annie Elizabeth More
land.
Edward L. King and Cora ]. Chlsm.
Charles p. Arnold, ir., Merryville, Va,
and Nellie s. Leonard. West Falls Church,
Va.
The Washington times., 1902-04-17
WEEKLY DEATH RECORD.
Mortality From Consumption Increased
as Well as From Heart Affections.

The deaths in the District during the
,,oclz ended Saturday last, numbered 12S
as against rs the week previous and los
during the corresponding period OF last
yea- Sixty-two were white, and 81 col
ored. the death rate for the whites being
ls9 per thousand, and 35.3 for the color
cd
The total rate was 21S. as compared
with 222 last week, and 1921 last year.
The mortality from consumption in
creased from 16 to 23 and that from af-
.e-.i3ns OF the heart from 10 13, while
cca.hs from pneumonia declined from y
70 g. There were three fatal cases OF
typhoid fever.
Three deaths occurred by violence, Of
which were accidental; l being by burns
hy fire, and / inhalation OF illuminating
gas, the third being case of suicide by
runghot in the head
The births reported numbered So Of
which 81 were white. and 29 colored;
males AZ and females 3S.
There were Al cases Of typhoid fever
under medical supervision at the close OF
the last report. During the week, new
cases occurred, and being discharged,
left 80 cases under treatment.
OF scarlet fever there were 20 cases in
quarantine at the close Of last report.
During the week. new c1ses were re-
ported, and being discharged left IS
cases with warning cards in II premises.
There were IS cases of diphtheria in
quarantine the previous week. During
this week 3 new cases occurred, and 5
having been discharged left 16 cases in
isolation in 16 premises.
During the week three new cases of
smallpox developed. which, added to the
two cases in the hospital, increased the
number of those patients to 8, which, be-
ing reduced by l discharged, left 4 cases
In hospital at the close Of this report.
The causes OF death were as follows:
ApoPlexy, 4; bronchitis, 5; consumption,
%; diarrheal disease, /: diseases of
brain. !; diseases of heart, 13; diseases of
kidneys, 6; malignant growths Z; pneu
monia. 10: typhoid fever, 8; miscellane-
Gus, IL; total, 123.
The Washington times., 1902-04-17
HEALTH OFFICE RECORD.
Deaths.

The following deaths for twentyfour
hours were reported at the Health De-
partment up to noon yesterday:
Thomas De Witt Talmage, 20 years.
Matilda MeKnee, Go years.
Madison Hyde. 90 years.
Mary Z. Murray, 81 years.
John Woodruff 81 years.
Annie Hawse, 5S years.
James Harvey, 50 years.
Mary Radcliff, so years.
Frank Lee, 45 years.
Arthur B. Cole, 81 years.
Blanche E. Wrenn, 26 years.
Mary Taylor, . months.
Helen x. Reitz. months.
Wiltberger Russell, l month.
The Washington times., 1902-04-17
WIFE ALLEGES CRUELTY.
Mrs. Laura v. Harvey Applies for Linn
tied Divorce.

Mrs. Laura V. Harvey through her at
torney, Charles S. Wilson, yesterday filed
suit against Joseph Oscar Harvey for
limited divorce on the grounds Of cruel
treatment and desertion.
1t is stated that the parties were mar
ried in this city in September. 1896, and
lived together until March 80. last, when
Mrs. Harvey declares her husband drove
her from the house in which they were re-
siding. Since then, she says, he has not
contributed to the support of either her
self or her child. two years old. Her hus-
band, she says, receives a salary of $50
a month.
The Washington times., 1902-04-17
lhe Commissioners Hear
those Interested in
Company.
OTHER PLANTS OPERATED
New Method Of Making Gas Not to Be
Used for Illumination offered Wash
Ingtonians by New Scheme-Benfits tc
Be Derived.

The District Commissioners yesterday
gave public hearing to a number of per-
sons interested in the organization of a
neat ana power company in this city to
manufacture gas for heating purposes.
new method, the Commissioners were
informed, has been devised by which gas
can be produced at small cost. and il is
proposed to distribute this product
throughout the District for hea ting fur
naces, boilers, cooking ranges, ETC., but
not for Illuminating purposes.
The fact developed at the hearing that
a series Of plants similar TO those to be
established in the District were recently
placed in operation in the city of Louis
Vile, Ky, where the failure of the supply
of natural gas left the city dependent en-
trely upon coal for it's fuel In Louis
Vliie the manufactured gas is also used
for Illuminating purposes by the employ
ment of incandescent burners.
Washingtonians interested.
There were present at the hearing
Messrs. T. w. Tyrer, Cotter T. Bride, S.
G. Cornwell, C. w. Slater, and S. S Yoder,
who are among the Washingtonians in
terested in the proposed company. These
gentlemen called upon the Commissioners
to recommend favorable action on the bill
introduced in the House several days ago
by Representative Jenkins, the purpose Of
which is TO incorporate the Columbia
Heat and Power Company of the District
OF Columbia. and to manufacture gas for
heat and power purposes, to construct
maintain. and operate manufacturing
plants, and to lay necessary street mains
and connections for the distribution of
gas for heat and power purposes in and
throughout the District of Columbia
The IncoTporators.
The incorporators named in the bill are
S. B. Rinehart, of Waynesboro, Pa; JUL
ian J. McShane and A. Y. Dolied, of Bal
timore: Josiah Marvel, of Wilmington,
Del; w. s. Bowen, George A. Schmels,
and W. V. Livzey, of Newport News, Va;
s. G. Cornwell, W. H. Moses, Daniel
Shockey, Cotter T. Bride, and T. w. Tyrer,
of the District of Columbia, and James ".
Whitney. of Rochester, y. Y.
The capital stock of the company will
he 81 ,0G0 600, to consist of 10000 shares
of $50 each par value The company
is authorized TO issue bonds in an amount
equal to the capital stock outstanding
1t is provided that the company shall :
pay an annual tax equal to 1.5 per cent
of its gross receipts in lieu of all tax
upon personal property.
Commissioner Macfarland asked the
gentlemen to send the Commissioners re-
ports from Louisville concerning the op
Grafton of the plant there, and the sue
cess OF the system
The Washington times., 1902-04-17
SUIT AGAINST RAILROAD.
Personal Injury to His Son Claimed by
Mr. Daniel E. Self.

Daniel E. Self, through his attorneys,
Burke & Bendhem, yesterday filed suit
against the Washington, Alexandria and
Mount Vernon Railway Company to re-
cover $1,000. claimed as damages for per-
sonal injuries.
1t is stated by the plaintiff that on De-
cember II, 1860, his son, Harry d. Self,
was passenger on one # the cars of
the defendant company, which was de-
rallied near Four Mile Run, Va. The boy 6
leg was injured to such an extent, so 1t
is said, that he has been lamed for life
The Washington times., 1902-04-17
PETITION IN BANKRUPTCY.
Frank N. Carver Desires His Affairs
Straightened Out.

Frank N Carver, who states his occu-
patton to be that of a builder and car
penter. yesterday filed petition in vol
untary bankruptcy He lists his liabili-
ties at $50, 1896, and his assets at s33,-
os0.22. The latter consists of horses, s1OO;
vehicles, s25; tools, $1,000 personal prop
erty, $50; real estate, Sl25oo; biils ana
notes sl2. .922 O7; cash, 81; open accounts,
s5.35 Is; property exempt Sll25.
His liabilities consist Of secured claims,
s14 400: unsecured claims. $l3,303.yS6;
notes and bills, s2,oo0, and accommodation
paner $500.
The Washington times., 1902-04-17
Six Years for Larceny.

Mary Marshall, alias Henrietta Mar
shall. colored. convicted in Criminal Court
No. ] of larceny from the person, was
yesterday sentenced by Justice Anderson
to imprisonment in the penitentiary at
Moundsviile. w. Va, for 4 period OF six
years.
The Washington times., 1902-04-17
Columbia Hospital Repairs.

The District Commissioners yesterday,
through the Secretary of the Treasury,
transmitted to the House a supplemental
estimate of $4,000 for needed repairs TO
the Columbia Hospital for Women, and
asked that this amount be included in the
District appropriation bill The letter
was referred to the Appropriations Com
mittee
The Washington times., 1902-04-17
w. H. M'KNEW'S WILL.
instrument Filed With Probate Court
Yesterday.

Yesterday.
William H. McKnew, the Pennsylvania
Avenue dry goods merchant, by his will
dated November u, 1901, filed yesterday,
left City shares of capital stock of the
Union Trust and Storage Company, to his
sister. Susan McKnew. To his wife, Mrs.
Ida H. McKncw. ss hers absolutely, all
hi, furniture, books, plate, pictures and
other houshold effects.
The remainder OF his estate. consisting
OF valuable real estate. his dry goods bus
incss and securities. is left to his wife
for life. Upon her death it is directed
that the property be divided among the
testator's children, Edna Isabel McKnew,
Richard Taylor Mchnew, and Donal Nc
Knew, in equal shares.
Mrs. McKnew is named as executrix of
the estate. She is authorized and re-
lUested to close out the local business of
her husband and ell out OF town property
and invest the proceeds in local real
estate and such securities as she deems
best.
The Washington times., 1902-04-17
Several Witnesses Called.

The Government called several wit
nesses, who testified that Edelin, struck
Ward in anger. This he denied when he
testified in his own defense. According
to Edelin's statement he met boy on
Seventh Street southwest who offered to
sell him a pair of shoes for % cents. He
agreed 20 purchase them, but, not having
the money, asked the boy to go to the
coal yard with Linn. This the boy did,
and while Edelin, went to the office to get
the money the boy sold the shoes 10 Ward
for 80 cents.
AS the result of this there were some
words between Ward and the defendant
during which the lie was passed. Ward
about this time, Edelin stated, picked up
a brick and threatened to strike him.
Edelin, then picked up stone, which he
held in his hand. He then swung his
hand around toward the old man. He
stated that he expected that Ward would
dodge the blow but he did not and was
struck on the side OF the head. He fell
TO the ground striking a hagstone. Ede-
lin brought bucket of water and 6athed
Wards head, and later went for physi-
clan. The physician advised that Ward
be taken to a hospital. This was dcne
and Ward died during the night.
Edelin, made a good impression by his
statement to the jury, and his manner
while testifying.
The Washington times., 1902-04-17
Motion for a New Trial.

In the case of George McGoines and
Llewellyn w. Pulies, convicted OF con-
spiracy on Saturday last in Criminal
Court No. 1 a motion for new trial was
Yesterday filed with Justice Anderson
who presided at the trial
The Washington times., 1902-04-17

NMU SEMENIS.
National-Heury Miller, in darcy Of
the Guards evening.
Columbia = 'FloroGora," afternoon and
evening.
Chases - Polite vaudeville, afternoon
and evening.
Lafayette "A Midsummer Nights
Dream" evening.
Academy-"Lost in the Desert" after
noon and evening.
Empire-Refned burlesque and vaude-
vile. afternoon and evening.
Kernan's-"Dewey Extravaganza Bur-
lesque Company" afternoon and evening.
The Washington times., 1902-04-17
THREE TO DIE ON JUNE 20.
Governor Smith Sets the Date for Three
Hangings.

Especial to The Washington Times.)
ANNAPOLIS, Md, April 16.-Governor
Smith today set Friday, June 20, as the
date for three executions. Frank James
and John Johnson, the murderers of Ra-
detsky, near Mount Airy in Carroll conn
ty, arc to be hanged that day, as will be
John Murphy, who killed Burke, in Allie
gany county
The Washington times., 1902-04-17
EDELIN, ACQUITTED
OF MANSLAUGHHRR
Not Responsible for Death of
John Ward.
Good Impression Made by Manner and
Testimony of the Prisoner
Before the jury.

Robert Edelin,, colored, was yesterday
acquitted in Criminal Court No. of the
charge of manslaughter.
The specific charge against him was
that on January IL he killed John Ward.
also colored, by striking him on the head
with a stone.
The trial was begun on Tuesday and
the case was submitted to the jury yes
terday about noon. A verdict was re-
turned at p. m. The defendant was rep
resented by Attorneys Sellhausen and Sui
livan.
Edelin and Ward were employed at
Simpsons wood and coal yard Accord
ing to the testimony they became in
volved in a quarrel about the purchase of
a pair of shoes. 1t appears that Edelin,
offered 25 cents for the shoes and Ward
raised the bid cents, and they were sold
10 him.
The Washington times., 1902-04-17
WEATHER INDICATIONS.
TEMPERATURE.

Showers. followed by fair, Thursday.
Friday fair; variable winds.
The Washington times., 1902-04-17
Norfolk & Washington Steamboat Co.

Delightful trips daily at $50 p. IN. from foot
7th 81. TO Old Pojat Comfort. Norfolk. Virginia
Beach, and Newport News. See ad. page 0.
The Washington times., 1902-04-17
THE Sun AND MOON.

Highest temperature, p. SO
Lowest temperature, a. m............3T
The Washington times., 1902-04-17
TIDE TABLE.

Sun rises. .5:23 AN. Sun sets. .6:3S Pm
Moon rises..... Noon sets. % \. NJ
The Washington times., 1902-04-17
STREET LIGHTING.
ADJUSTMENTS.

Lamps lit today. y.................1:16 p. NJ.
Lamps cut tomorrow A. NJ.
The Washington times., 1902-04-17
S. KANN, SONS & co
1.-THE BUSY CORNER"
Always the Best of Everything for
the Least Money.
Optical Dept.

Continuation of this great sale
True and honest values the watch
word The balance of this entire
week these wonderful reductions.
They are the greatest ever seen in
print and the greatest ever sold over
the counters OF a legitimate estab-
lishment.
$500 10k solid gold spectacles and
eyeglasses, framed and frame 81 40
less. best quality lenses. ~I''J
$500 10 k gold filed spectacles. with
solid gold end pieces, framed or
m e s-best quality Sf 40
lenses .st.4J
$500 gold filled eyeglasses, guar
anteed for ten years, furnished TIC
with best lenses ..............fJ ID
s1.00 aluminium and steel spec
tacles and eyeglasses-good 1OC
quality lenses Observation-Disclosures JJ
SOC goldoin and steel spectacles 11t
and eyeglasses, clear lenses. 49,. IL
Take time by the forelock and avail
yourselves of this beautiful Offering
buy as many pairs as you please, be-
cause such prices will never exist
again after this week-first floor
section G, opposite the Soda Foun-
tain.
The Washington times., 1902-04-17
Yard Wide PercaleS.

One hundred pieces of new styles In
Percales, full yard wide, in the latest
stripes of blue, pink. and lavender.
Just what you want for chill 7Zc
dren's dresses and wrappers. 16l
FOR BARGAIN THURSDAY. 70
The Washington times., 1902-04-17
"A Surprise Package"

"a Surprise Package.
Hundreds Of these lots will be sold
today - for If you bought the ar
ticles separately the cost would be
three times as much. The lot con-
sists of.
] box Glass Head Pins,
l piece NonTrust White Tape,
/ spool good Black SILK,
/ Aluminium Thimble.
] piece of Ironing Wax,
1 spool Darnins Cotton,
l paper InvinCible Pins.
l paper Full Count Pins. Pc
Total worth II cents. ~
FOR BARGAIN THURSDAY. "
The Washington times., 1902-04-17
Children's Refers.

Children's Cloth Refers. spring
weight. made with box back, double
breasted style. with large pearl but
tons: collars are trimmed with white
braid. Colors include red, castor,
sage, blue, and gobelin. Sizes Onc
to ! years. FOR BARGAIN H1I
THURSDAY ...................O Wv
The Washington times., 1902-04-17
Csc and S3c Handkerchiefs.

The balance of those importers
seconds" of ladies' pure all-linen
embroidered Handkerchiefs, which are
worth 25c and 39c, will be closed out
today at this price. So-called sec
onds, because they have a pinhole or
dropped stitch; but you
would never know unless f01G
we told you. FOR BAR l/oS
GAIN THURSDAY..... w
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-25
Tue DEALINGS WERE SMALL
BUT THE PRICES WERE GOOD
The Operators More Interested in Having
Fun Thlny They Were in
Making Trades.

New York. December ~ Tho stock mar
ket closed firm today ut the top level Of
the day with net gains In few Of the
prominent railroad speciatics reaching
point OF more. The days movement was
not OF much significance and the dealings
were on small scale, except in the local
traction group, in which there was some
large buying without definite explanation.
The trndlns was quiet nearly to the point
Of stasnation ut times and the operators
gave more attention to playing FRANKS in
celebration Of the eve Of the holiday than
10 trnding speculative sentiment may
casiy have been tincturcd 10y the fcstiv!-
tics. The distribution Of Christmas gifts
wa' on liberal scale and helped che pre-
vailng cheerful sentiment There was APP
parently some outstanding short interest
which chose to cover for the holidays and
many brokers are preparing to leave town
for tho rest OF the week
The strength Of the local fractions had q
sentimental effect on the whole list the
rise In Brooklyn Transit extending to over
4 points. No definite explanation of tine
rise was forthcoming, but old rumors had
renewed circulation Of passing ~ coutrol
Ia the Pennsylvania Sugar was aigo we'll
sustained at recovery from ycstcvday s.
sharp decline The most active period Of
/ ~" trading, however. was during the de-
! cline Of the morning, The maintenance Of
| the call loan ratio at between o and 10 per