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The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-15
INCREASED SALARY
FOR CENSUS CHIEF

BY an overwhelming vote yesterday
the Senate decided to increase the
salary of the Director of Census to
$500. This action is regarded as
certain to bring about the establish
ment of permanent bureau, a bill
for which is now pending before Con-
gress.
The civil service end of the ques-
tion was but lightly touched upon,
and the length of the directors term
of office was not fixed. An amendment
to this end will be introduced later.
The salary is higher than that paid
any chief of bureau, members of
Congress, or United States Senators.
Among those who voted for the bill
we're Senators Hanna and Depew.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-15
SEVEN MEN KILLED BY
A FALLING BOWLDER.
Rock Plunges Into Caboose
of a Repair Train.
Crew Caught in n Dcgth-Trnp-Nca
~ II Score Injured in Strange
ChoctaNv 1tn ihosd Acciucnt.

LITTLE ROCK. Ark, Feb. 1i.-As the
result OF an accident this morning on the
Choctaw Railroad. twenty miles above
Little Rock. seven men were killed out
right and nearly score seriously
wounded.
Rock Falls on Car.
As work train of six cars and a ca
boose. in charge of J. r. Gamble, con-
ductor, was passing under the high bluffs
bordering the river heavy rock plunged
down the decliyity and struck the track.
The caboose was at the head of the train,
and was shivered into splinters.
Most of the men who were killed and
injured we're in the caboose. The men
on the cars were crew of fifty-four white
and colored men going up the road to
clear a slight wreck. Just back Of the ca
boose were three ears of sand, and many
OF the men were buried under the sand
Conductors Close Call.
Engineer Nazer and Fireman Evans
we're not injured. Gamble had close
call, and escaped death only by the mar
rowest margin. Two trucks passed over
him but he stooped down and the first
did not touch him. The second passed
over his foot, crushing it SO that it may
have to be amDutated.
The men were caught in the caboose as
If in n trap. 1t is estimated that the
rock weighed about fifteen tons. Three
negroes and four whites were killed.
TO CURE GRIP IN TWO DAYS.
Laxative Bromo- Quinine removes the CAUSE T.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-15
TO CONSOLIDATE
ARHY DEPARTMENTS
Measure Prepared by Secre-
tary Root.
MANY IMPORTANT PROVISIONS
Guartermnstcr's, Subsistence. and
Pay Departments TO lie Single
supply observation-disclosures of Of
fccrs Government Property.

Representative Hull, the chairman Of
the Committee on Military Affairs, yes
terday introduced Secretary Roots bill
for the consolidation of the quartermas-
ter's, subsistence. and pay departments
into a single department to be known as
the supply department.
Consolidated in One Department.
The bill provides for the consolidation
of the quartermaster's subsistence and
pay departments into department of
supply. The new department is to have
four divisions, to be known as the supply.
and construction division, the commissary
division, the finance division, and the
transportation division. The new depart
ment is to consist of chief with the rank
of a major general. the quartermaster
general, paymaster general, and chief of
transportation, all with the rank OF briga-
dier generals; twelve colonies, seventeen
lieutenant colonies, forty-nine majors, and
1I2 captains. The bill also provides for
general staff corps. to be composed of Of
ficers detailed by the President at large.
Practically Abolished.
The inspector general department Is
practically abolished by the bill, which
also provides for the granting of Ameri-
can register to army transports when they
are sold.
An important provision says that all
patentabie inventions possessing a mill
tary value hereafter made by army officers
in active service shall be the property OF
the United States
Senator Hawley, chairman of the Com
mittee on Military Affairs, also introduced
the bill in the Senate.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-15
RAILWAY TO MT. 0LIVET.

BILL Introduced Directing Extension
of Columbia Railway.
It IS proposed that the Columbia Rail-
way shall build an extension on the Bia-
densburg Turnpike as far as Mount Oil
vet Cemetery.
A bill was introduced in the Senate yes
terday by Mr.. Mcmillan, chairman OF tho
Senate District Committee. authorizing and
directing the company to make the ex
tension.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-15

Mr.. John Sutton, the harbormaster,
has reported to the District Commission
ers that the ice on the Potomac River,
within the District. is now about inches
in thickness. He says that if the channel
is not opened to prevent the ice from
gorging at the forks of the river and at
Long Bridge there is danger that the
lower section OF the city up to Pennsyi-
vania Avenue will be flooded.
MIR. Sutton has requested, in view Of
these facts, that an appropriation of
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-15
WA SHINGTON TIHREA TENED
WITH AN INJLNDATTON
Rarboasier Sutton Asks for Appropriation for Breaking
Up the Ice in the Potomac.

$500 be obtained from Congress by the
such boa S as may be necessary to break
up the ice in the river within the Dis
trict. and In such adjacent territory as
may be found desirable or necessary. so
that damage may be avoided.
The appropriation, Mr.. Sutton says.
should be made Immediately available,
and with the understanding that no por
ton of i. shall be used to open up navi-
cation on the river.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-15
MEMORIAL SERVICES.

Senate Hears EuloGies of Late Rep
representative Marriott Brosius.
The Senate set aside the first hour yes
terday to eulogies in honor of the men,
DRY of the late Representative Marriott
Brosius Of Pennsylvania.
Tributes were delivered by Senators
Penrose' Of Pennsylvania, Mason. McCo-
mas. Gallinger, and S2ooner.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-15
TO CONSIDER WAR TAX,

Vote on Repeal to BE Taken next
--a Tuesday.
The Committee on Rules of the House
yesterday brought in an ironclad rule for
the consideration of the war revenue re-
peal bill next Monday. 1t provides frr =
vote Tuesday afternoon.
In committee of the whole no amend
ment will be allowed, except those coming
from the Committee on Ways and Means
In the House there shall be a vote i'm
mediately, no amendments except those
of the Committee of the Whole to be con-
Sidered
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-15
SENATE CLERICAL
FORCE TOOLARGE

A lively tilt occurred yesterday In
the Senate. Senator Clay took the
floor in opposition to appropriations
for the employment Of clerks and mes
sengers for unimportant committees
bodies which. he said, had not held
meetings in years. Argument waxed
somewhat warm.
An amendment was finally intro
duced to allow all Senators not mem
bers of a committee to have the ap-
pointment Of one messenger each. at
a salary OF s1.440. 1t was promptly
referred to committee.
All propositions looking to an in
crease in the number of positions were
opposed by Senator Allison.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-15
WASHINGTON BAR
HONORS JUDGE COX
For Twenty-eight Years Dean
of Columbian University.
FRAMED PRESENT DISTRICT CODE
Judges and Prominent Legal Lights
Gatherto Pay Him HonInge-Hand-
some Silver Pitcher to BE Pre-
scented by board of Trustees.

Washington's foremost members of The
bar, representing the legal intellect OF the
country. last night at Columbian UNIVERSE
ty paid homage to Judge Walter Smith
Cox, presiding judge at the Guiteau trial
Trainer of the present District code. and
for twenty-eight years connected with
that institution as professor and dean
of the law faculty.
Judge Cox, on account of Illness. was
not present. At noon today a committee
Will informally present to him a hand
some silver pitcher. a gift of the board of
trustees, which would have been rendered
last night.
Tribute to Judge Cox.
Upon the platform before the assembled
body of students and guests were many
prominent men, but whose tributes to
Judge Cox were paid almost with hunlfl-
ity. The occasion was to commemorate
the retirement of Judge Cox from the fac
ulty of the university. which occurred
about six weeks ago.
President Green presided. addresses be-
ing delivered by Dean Charlss w Need
ham, successor TO Judge Cox and other
distinguished men. including Judge ". A.
Maury, of the Spanish Treaty Claims
Commission.
Rev. Alexander Mackay- Smith offered
the invocation, after which President
Green was introduced and said:
President Green's Remarks.
I'VE are here TO honor one who for
twenty-eight years has been conspicuous
in the legal service, both as professor
and Gean OF Columbian University Be-
ginning with the school in its infancy he
brought to its service ability, character,
and enthusiasm, which has contributed
no small share to the remarkable growth
and reputation now enjoyed.
In his long and honorable service in
connection with the law school of Co
lumbar University. Judge Cox has won
our admiration. and it gives me pleasure
on behalf of the governing board, and the
faculties of its several schools, to make
this public acknowledgment. Into the
future we shall carry his name and his
memory as sacred and inspiring trust"
Prof. William f. Mattingly. of the uni
versity, in behalf of the board of trustees,
delivered an address, in which he paid a
glowing tribute to Judge Cox, and traced
his eventful life, step by step. upward
through his connection with the institu-
ton.
Judge Maury, professor at Columbian
University. spoke on behalf of the fac
ulty. Chaplin Brown delivered an address
In behalf of the alumni, and George b.
Nelson, of the third year class, in behalf
of the students of the law school.
Gathered on Platform.
Dean Charles W. Needham, speaking
for the schools OF Jurisprudence and di-
plomacy, said that Judge Cox's service of
twenty eight years meant knowledge, in
tegrity. and perseverance.
Those on the platform We're Mr.. Justice
Brewer, Hon. Henry b. +. mcfarland,
Justice Anderson. DIR. w. c. Woodward
Dean Hodgkins, Justice Mott. and Justice
Peelle, Of the Court of Claims.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-15
POLICY HOLDERS INCENSED.
Charge Commercial Insurance Agent
G. w. Taylor With EmbezzIemcnt.

Half a hundred policy holders in the
Commercial Insurance Company of Will
mington, Del, are incensed against
George ". Taylor. aged sixty-six years.
whom they charge with embezzlement.
Detectives Muller. Baur, and Tyser ar
rested Taylor last night. on complaint o;
Mr.. Edward NJ. Hodghin. local agent Of
the insurance company. Bond in the sum
of $500 was furnished at a late hour, and
he was released, pending a preliminary
hearing this morning.
The sum figured on as that which Tay-
lor is short is about $500. and he is said
to admit being behind IN his accounts.
although he makes no statement as to
the exact shortage. He is an old resident
of Washington. and has lived in the
Southeast section for many years.
\ number of the policy holders have
been notified to appear in court against
the prisoner today.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-15
DIED.

sALMoN-on Friday. February II. 1902. at
$50 p. m, MARY CORNING SALMON. wife OF
Dr. ID. Z. Salmon.
Funeral arrangements will DC announced later.
nj
KEAR0N-At his residence GA NJ Street north
west. on Wednesday, February u. 1902. at 500
O'Clock p. M, ROBERT kEARoN, aged seventy
Eeven years.
Relatives and friends respectfully invited to
attend the funeral services at 10 a.. M Saturday,
February 10, at the Church of the Immaculate
Conception, corner Eighth and N Streets north
west. lnterment private. ell
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-15
A Fourth Texas Judicial District.

The House Committee on Judiciary yes
terday ordered favorable report on the
bill TO create another judicial district in
the State of Texas, thus giving the State
4 northern, southern, eastern, and west
ern district. 4 favorable report was also
ordered on the bill providing for the dis
tribution of copies of the report of the
United States Supreme Court TO all United
States district courts, and to the COM
Inittees of the House.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-15
JUDGMENT AGAINST KINGS SON.
Prince Eiu~ha, of Korea, Aclsnoyyl-
edges Debt to Gotham Bankers.

tHstH DtDt 10 bUfH.II III bdHk
Judgment for $4,000 was entered yes
terday against Prince Eiuwha, of Korea.
in the Supreme Court OF the District The
prince is the second son or the King OF
Korea and made no defence to the suit
TO recover the amount brought against
him by Wolf Bros. e Co.. bankers and
brokers. of New York. The money was
loaned the prince by the plaintiffs on 4
yromissory note made September 20 last
and run for ninety days.
Prince Eiuwha, after the filing OF the
Emit. acknowledged the debt. At the Kor-
can Legation It was stated that If the
debt is just one II viii be paid.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-15
EDUCATIONAL.
National University Law Department

SCHOOL OF FEDERAL ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
(Spriny tern) Eugene Carusi L. D., Dean.
COURSE I-Government Contracts and Claims.
Prof. George A. King. LII. VI.
COURSE Military Law and Courts-martial.
Prof. George b. Davis, Judge Adv. Gen. U.S.A
COURSE INSTRUMENTATION, Jurisdiction OF In
terror Department and General Land Office
Prot Frank L. Campbell Asst. Secretary Dept
Interior. Asst. Prof. Samuel V. ProudI
(First Asst. Attorney.
COURSE N-organization. Jurisdiction, Practice,
U. S Dept of Treasury. Prof. Milton L.
Allies asst. Secretary of treasury.
OPENS MARCH lST. 1902, COLLEGE BUILD
ING, sic 18TH ST. n. W.
School Of Practice and Summer Law Course
(For supplement and review.)
OPENS JUNE %. 1902.
For catalogue. etc, apply to
AS 9TH st. NV. Washington. D. c.
CHAS. +. CARUSI
fe15-lSt General Secretary
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-15
IN MEAIORIAM,

BEACH-In sad but loving remembrance of our
dear wife and mother, MARY V. BEACH. who
departed this life year ago today, February
IA, 1901.
1t is one long year, oh, mother, dear,
Since you have passed away;
But still we love you Just the same
As on that sad and solemn day.
el By Loving Husband and Daughter Eleanor.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-15
For New Statue of Washington.

Representative Cowherd yesterday in
PRODUCED bill TO provide for the placing
of a bronze statue of General Washington
in Statuary Hall, in the Capitol. or in
the Congressional Library.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-15
JOSEPH LETTER BETTER,

Denial That His Condition Has Be-
come Critical.
NEW YORK, Feb. 14.-Mrs. Levi z.
Letter said tonight that her son Joseph
Letter. who has been i'll at % West Thir-
ty-third Street. was much improved
She denied emphatically report cir
culated TO-DAY that he had taken turn
for the worse and that his condition was
critical.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-15
Hearings on Various Bills

The House Committee on Interstate
Commerce yesterday authorized Chair
man Hepburn to fix dates for hearing on
the pure food bills, the bills amending the
interstate commerce laws, and the Senate
bill for department of commerce.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-15
SPECIAL NOTICES,

A GENERAL MEETING OF the stockholders OF
the Columbia Pulverizing Company will he held
at the office of the Company. I23 South Royal
St.. Alexandria. Va, AT 1880 A. NJ, on WE'D
NESDAY. MARCH 5, 1902. BY order Of the
Board of Directors. constituting a majority OF
the stockholders X. e. DONALDSON
LOUIS BENER, JR. President.
Secretary. ia23-30t
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-15
MARRIED..

McTERREN-o'DEA- On Thursday, February IS,
1902 at the Cathedral Church, Baltimore, Md,
by the Rev. J. C. Gavan. WILLIAM d. METER
rem and MNRA ]. ODEA. mi
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-15
DIRECTORS GO TO JAIL.
Five Men Connected With Leipzig
Bank Scandal Punished.

BERLIN, Feb. 14-Five directors of the
Treborgertrocking Company, whose af-
fairs were connected with the failure Of
the Leipzig Bank. were sentenced by the
criminal court today.
One was sent to prison for seven months
and fined 1000 marks. another received a
five months sentence, another six months.
and two three months. all of these being
also fined 5000 marks.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-15
Private Pension Bill. Considered.

The Senate yesterday devoted the hour
between 3 and o'clock to the considera-
tion of private pension bills TO which
there were no objections.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-15
TO CURE GRIP IN TWO DAYS.

Laxative Bromo- Quinine removes the cause. Z
W. GROVES signature on every box.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11

action caused surprise in financial circles and vari
Gus rumors as 70 his real motive in circulation
on the street.
Mr.: Dolan himself has declined 70 offer anv rea-
contemplated withdrawing from street railway af-
tdlrS ana mad taken advantage of the proposed
6on S6onsondat6n as htttng time 10 resign, IL is,
however. the belief OF Mr. Doan's intinates that
MS action was based upon his conviction that the
RAPID transit Company was not an enterprise at
tractve 10 the investor and that underlying This
and his methods. -
When the National Asphalt COMPANY was or
sanized and consolidation effected with the
Nldener- Elktns Asphalt Company of America Nr
DoIan refused 70 go along with his business as
CLateS INTO The combination His friends said then
led TO the initiation of values, and which in the
aSphalt monopoly, proved disastrous. That com
plildtloh was toStered by the Mr.. Mack who
Is the promoter OF the street railways deal
Or capital. in this instance practically from SSS
OnOOO 10 SS!OOoOOo. When the Union Traction Com
panS was organized to lease the then existing svs
tsns OF street railways il did IL with a capitaIiza
or large dividends $50 100000 OF Philadeinhia
traction Company stock and SIS 600 OlA stocE ~
other underlying companies, the Peoples TraCtion
ai a.u Elecirlo traction Last year the Union TraC-
resented the dividends $S3 600 paid less than
s. per cent on its capital OF $50 00O 0O0 Tba
fhladelphla Rapid Transit Company is expected
uy tne sangulne TO pay not only the rental on tha
Ib TbslaaI underying companies. but per cent for
Ine nrst year, increasing annually thereafter on
Union fractions $50 600 900 of stock ana a jiS5OO9
on its own $50 900 600 N 9 N'Nl4e''u
F1nanciers and investors are asking Can Ma.,,
10 90 ~, ~ What effect Mr.. Dolsn's action will uI-
umately nave upon the rapid transit stock is
much discussed, for no vet knows Ubat has
oeen or what Is TO he the disposition ~ his Ia 80
holdings in Union Traction - MS TAI sc
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11

organizations and associations OF soldiers OF the
war Of 1861 from all parts OF the city.
While these bodies thus showing their preference
the convention, their action has been dictated by
the organization leaders 'feelers Of public
timent' The 'feelers'' seem to have done their
work, and the insurgents" are coming into line
Already the dictator of the practical politics of
the late union party in the city the ex-Secretary
Of the Commonwealth, David Martin, has declared
that Judge Pennypacker would suit him and his
friends Chairman Tustn, of the city executive
committee of the reform organizatio has
given in his adherence TO the Pennypacker move
ment. The newspaper organs of the "Insurgent'
Republicans have had nothing but kind words for
the judge, and before the campaign none
will be found in opposition at this end of the State
except the Wanamaker section of the anti-Quay
forces, which insists on making Senator Quay the
issue whoever may be the candidate whom he may
not oppose
Meantime. Senator Quay refrains from making
any public announcement OF his choice but is glad
the opposition comng-sradually, il is true,
but surely coming-back into the Organization -
Mayor Ashbridge's pronouncement OF Thursday
in favor Of Judge Pennypacker Is only conhrma-
tion OF the intention OF Mr. Durham hold
Philadelphia delegation intact for his candidate
Outside Of Philadelphia only two counties have
held conventions but by both Of them Lawrence
in the west and Montgomery in the east, delegates
have been instructed for Pennypa cker.
turning aside Mr.. EllSin from the goal of his am
biIion-that the general condemna tion of the most
prominent acts OF the Stone State administration
should be recognZed-has been followed by the
Philadelphia leaders in selecting the candidates for
the legislature who should receive their support AT
the forthcoming primaries. Included in the two
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11
PROPOSED LOCATION OF THE TEN MILE RIVER DAM.
pontth hokng Linz

the Ten Mile River project will probably he taken
spirit later or the Housatonic can be added with
the loss of nothing but tho Ten Mile River dam.
The Ten Mile River is mpid stream Of clear
water, which winds among the hills of Eastern
New-York. between banks which are studded with
townshlTo and flows parallel to the Connectcut
line until half way through the township of Dover
crosses into Connecticut, Joining the Housatonic
River a short distance beyond the boundary. The
valley of the river varies IN width from a few
yards TO more than mile and on every side the
hills are piled up generously. There SChaghti-
coke and Bald mountains. Fox and Dennis hills
heights, which are not hurdened with names. In
more lhan one place these mis- come together so
CLOSELY that dam construction is simple engi-
nee-ing problem.
There are several dam sites near the State line
which Mr.. Freeman examined. and one three
pressed him most favorably. Almost exactly on
cubic yards % of asonry SaP e99 M cost o % OF 81 900 SIX
hundred feet up the stream there is another pos
toward the neighboring State is the Webatuck
dam site. which is used in the report a basis of
calculation; The total masonry necessary to wall
up the valley at this point to height of $50 feet
is 24Go cubic yards and il is believed that the dam
could be built for about S1.6o0000.
The building of this dam would create an enor-
NOUS lhIaho Iake. extending from point little
beyond Wassaic to Pawling. Il would engulf the
Plains, Dover Furnace and Hurds Corners. II
the dam site near the Connecticut line is decided
list 1t would be necessary for the city to purchase
5l$ dwelling houses and other buildings all OF
acres of farm land and village acreage. As the sale
or this property. in many cases would have he
say engineers, % per cent more than the fair mar
ket value Allowing 800 for cultivated land
and $50 an . acre To- pasture land, this acreage
are small. old and out of repair. but. the other
be 81 lO9l.ooo "''''
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11
PHILADELPHIA AFFAIRS.
PENNYPACKER'S CHANCES FOR GOV
ERNORSHIP- QUESTION OF SCHOOL
NTROI-TRACTION INTERESTS.

Philadelphia, MAY 10 tSpecian-For week In
suranCe Commissioner Durham. PhiladeIphias Re
publican boss has had the whole PENNSYLVANIA
political field to himself and. with Judge s w.
Pennypackcr's candidacy for Governor as n
weapon. mas made the hooms Of Don Cameron and
'N-ideutenant Governor Watres look as IL they
would require heroic treatment survive until the
meeting Of the Stat" convention next month. In
face Of the fact that Senator Quay has heen pre-
serving toward tho Pcnnypacker candidacy the
same outward appearance Of neutrality with which
he treated the aspirations Of Attorney General
John 7 Elkin. Judge Pennypacker has had IT all
mis- own way. Mr.. Durham has refused 10 relent
in his opposition 10 Mr. Quays first choice ex-Sen-
atOr Cameron and in consequence Endorsements"
OF the judge have been pouring In from political
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11

Dennis Kearney. the old sand lot agitator.
came to the surface this week, when he was
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11

Hugh thus receives about 81 100000. which will
make him very wealthy by the time he reaches
his majority.