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The Washington times., 1902-05-05
ACCUSED OF KILLING
FRIEND WITH POISON
Man Drops Dead After Taking
Drink of Beer.
Cyanide of Potassium Found in Glass.
Victim Had Won Companions
Money at Dice.

NEW YORK. May 4.-Emil Deickler. a
German cigarmaker, forty-two years old.
who lived with mis- wife and three children
in fat at 235 Central Avenue. Williams
burg. was killed early this morning in the
saloon of John Busch. at "a Ce0ar Street
by cyanide OF potassium. which had been
put into a glass Of beer. Henry Fassnacht.
who was with Dieckler at the time. was
arrested and held on the charge OF homi-
eide.
Had Won at Dice. O.
Deickler was employed In Manhattan,
He came here with his family about FIVE
years ago from Binghamton, ". Y. During
the evening Deickler had visited several
saloons in company with Fassnacht and
two other men. They threw dice and
Deickler won continually. When Fassnacht
me. for I'm broke"
After this the four went into Busch's
place, where they sat down at a table.
Doickier ordered the first round of beer.
After 1t had been served one OF Fass.
nacht's friends called for another drink.
Busch stated later that while Deickler's
face was turned from the table for n
moment he saw Fassnacht take something
from his waistcoat and drop II into the
half filled glass of beer which was on the
table in front Of the cigarmaker.
Poison in Glass.
Presently Deickler drank the rest OF
his beer. He had scarcely replaced the
glass on the table, when he fell from the
chair to the floor.
DR.. Wildberger. Of the German Hos
pital. who was called. found him dead
Busch showed lump he had taken from
Deickler's glass. and DR.. Wildberger said
II was the poison named. When arrested.
Fassnacht denied knowing Of the poison.
The police say that Fassnacht has fre-
quently been arrested for theft.
The Washington times., 1902-05-05
ROBBED OF HIS PURSE.
William T. Lawrence Relieved of Ninety
five Dollars at Cabin John Bridge

William 7. Lawrence. who lives near
Second and B Streets southeast. went out
to Cabin John Bridge yesterday and while
there was robbed of his pocketbook con-
tanning s95 and valuable papers. The
purse was taken so easily that Lawrence
was not aware of the theft until he had
boarded car for this city. Last night
he reported the matter to the local po-
lice.
AS in the case of Mr.. Rene Andre. the
French landscape gardener who was rob-
bed at the Mount Vernon Railway station
last week, Lawrence was relieved Of his
purse while standing in a crowd waiting
for car to bring him back to Washing
ton. No particular person excited his
suspicious. and Lawrence can give no clue
to the thief.
In the opinion Of the police a clever
pickpocket is now operating In this city
and vicinity. Two detectives have been
assigned to watch all the local hotels,
and other precautions will be taken to
bring about the arrest Of the thief.
The Washington times., 1902-05-05
AN HONEST FRIEND.
Cleared Away the Family Troubles.

There is not one thing on earth that
honest good and bring as much happiness
as in certain cases where coffee drinking
is left off and Postum Food Coffee used
in its place.
family in Iowa Park, Texas, furnishes
n good illustration. The mother says, ~
want to tell you what happened in our
family when we left of coffee and took
up Postum. About eight months ago we
made the change. | had been. for quite
while. troubled with rheumatism in my
right hip and shoulder. swimming of the
head. and tiuttering of the heart, SO D!
thought had heart trouble.
Sometimes in walking my head would
swim so that would be obliged to sit
down. l had other disagreeable feelings
| cannot describe, but they will be read
lily understood by coffee drinkers If they
will confess II.
My family were also more or less i'll.
and were all coffee Or mixers. Well, we
gave up the coffee and started in on Pos
tum Food Coffee; husband, myself and
four children Even the two-year- old
baby tshe had been puny since having
the grip had her coffee along with the
rest of the family. When we made the
change to Postum she began to fctten,
and now is perfectly healthy and lat MS
pig.
my boys, ten and twelve years Of age,
are so stout and muscular that people re-
mark about them, and ask what makes
them so. | do not have any more trouble
with rheumatism or with my head. neith-
er does my husband, who was troubled
much in the same way. We are all in
better health every way than we have
been before in years. and we are always
Cad of an opportunity to recommend Pos
tum. hope what have said will lead
others to make the change" Name given
by Postum Co.. Battle Creek, Mich.
The Washington times., 1902-05-05
WANTS TO REFUND MONEY.
Proposal to Repay Government to Be
Raised at Conference.

MEXICO. No, May 4.-Dr. John Ander-
son. presiding elder of the Mexico. dis
trict. and a delegate to the general con-
ference Of the Methodist Episcopal Church
South. which meets Wednesday at Dallas.
Texas, states for publication here that
an effort will be made at the coming ses-
sion to refund to the United States Gov
ernment the s2ss.0OO war claim that was
obtained by the agents OF this church in
what some allege to be a questionable
manner.
This is expected to develop serious
agitation. The claim grew out of the &C.
cupation OF the building Of the Meth
odist Book Concern in Nashville, Tenn.
by the Union army during the civil war.
1t has always been considered by sCme
that the claim was excessive. and the
main ground on which 1t was attacked
was that the attorney who prosecuted the
claim received an exorbitant fee OF $780,
0l0
The Washington times., 1902-05-05
BLOODHOUND NOT F0ILED.
Kerosene Oil Useless in Throwing Pur-
suers OF the Scent.

SUFFOLK, Va, May 4.-That well-train-
ed bloodhounds cannot be baffied by the
application of kerosene oil to the quarry S
feet, was shown conclusively this after
noon, when Raymond Farley, a young
white man charged with forgery, was run
down by bloodhounds and arrested by
Police Chief Brinkley.
Farley is accused of forging the name
Of W. V. Keller. a local merchant, to an
order on T. J. Thompson. When Chief
Brinkley went to the Farley home he was
told Raymond was having dinner and the
officer. not suspecting strategy, consented
to wait. Shortly afterward the officer
learned his man had fed.
Finding the fugitive's tracks near the
suburbs. Brinkley sent for Deputy Sheriff
Norfleets bloodhounds. With no garment
from which to take scent the dogs took
up the trail and followed it by a circuit
Gus route to Pleasant Hill, where Farley,
when the dogs were perilously near. took
refuge in an unoccupied outhouse. There
he was arrested
Farley acknowledged having poured oil
on his feet and said also he had climbed
the high fence surrounding the race
course. He had expected to be followed by
the dogs.
The Washington times., 1902-05-05
RoosEvELrs SEEKING A COTTAGE
Presidents Wife Advised to Spend Sum-
mer Near Oakland, Md.

1t is stated at the White House that
Mrs. Roosevelt's visit to Oakland, Md.
is to inspect several cottages and to select
summer home. The doctors have recon-
mended mountain air for young Theodore.
and also advise Mrs. Roosevelt to spend
part of the heated term in the pure air
o. tiss: region.
1t is not expected that the Presidential
family will go to Oakland until some time
in July They will carry out their first
plans of passing the early summer at Oys-
ter Bay.
The Washington times., 1902-05-05
LOCAL FISHERMEN ON
BANKS OF POTOMAC

anglers themselves, and make cooler feed
ing grounds for the fishes. The water
under this bank runs deeper and is swift
er. More expert fishing is required. Sew
eral anglers fished from the Virginia shore
yeste.day. but the professionals are not
yet ready TO make the change.
The catches OF bass yesterday were ex-
cellent. number OF good strings of yell
low perch were also taken, while the fa-
vorite CT the plantation negro-the cat
fish-persisted in being caught with great
regularity. The catfish of the upper river
differs from the same fish found lower
down the stream. and while both are of
the same family, environment has wrought
its effect.
Cats" found in the Eastern Branch
and along the wharvcs are scarcely ht
for food 1t is tradition that the catfish
found in these localities go up in the big
sewers in search of food. 1t is true that
they have a Shiny appearance not seen
in the inhabitants of the colder and
clearer stream above the Aqueduct Bridge.
Catfish taken here are excellent food
fish, and many were carried away yester-
day destined for the frying pan.
A unique sport being indulged in now,
which lasts only for a limited time. is
"sna gging" herring. The river fairly
teens with this fish. which are coming
up in hordes to spawn. The fish are not
taken with bait. but "snagged" with a
sharp hook The hook fastens into any
part of the body, not necessarily the
mouth, and the fisherman is kept busy.
Hundreds of fish can be taken in day
in this manner. and the supply is mex
haustible while the fish remain in these
waters.
Snagging Shad and Herring.
number of shad are "snagged" also,
and many OF this variety were taken yes
terday by the hundreds of fishermen out
for the sport In certain parts Of the
upper river the shad and herring are
so thick that II is almost Impossible to
cast line without ''snagging' fish.
Lareers Well Filled.
The timer scorns anything which
smacks so of unprofessionalism,. but the
darkey has no such scruples, and as
consequence the larder is well supplied
in many humble homes.
Among the expert fishermen In WASH
ington are many Senator's and Representa-
tives Senator Proctor is an enthusias-
tic angler. So are Senators Heitfeld,
Dubois, Quay, Vest. and Representatives
Sulzer Maynard, Patterson of Pennsylva-
mia, Green of Pennsylvania. Cooper OF
Texas, Blackburn of North Carolina, and
others.
All of these Legislators may be seen
at the favorite fishing grounds,
in the vicinity of Great Falls.
Major Richard Sylvester. Chief OF Police,
is an expert angler. and often enjoys the
sport.
The Washington times., 1902-05-05
ROOT MAY LEAVE WASHINGTON
Secretary of War Gives Up the Lease
of His House. ~

There is much speculation because the
Secretary of War has given up the lease
CT the Bates house. which he. has occu-
pied for the last year. 1t was understood
that the Roots had taken this mansion for
the next two years. 'i
Some of the social augurs' discern in
this change Of plans grave possibilities.
Some even go SO far as TO presage that
the Roots intend to leave Washington be-
fore the beginning of the next social sea-
son. The climate of Washington has
proved very deleterious to the health OF
Mrs. Root. 80,
The health OF Edward Root, the
youngest child of the Secretary. is not
good, and on the advice of physicians he
will be taken to Europe, where experts
will be consulted in regard to his condi-
tion. Mrs. and Miss Root and young Ed
ward will sail on June /, and will remain
abroad all summer.
The Washington times., 1902-05-05
EXPERTS WORK over
BARROWS ACCOUNTS
Friends of Census Official
May Come to His Aid.
No Word of Prosecution From American
Surety Company-Shortage in
Neighborhood of $500.

Expert accountants from the Treasur,
Department will today resume the exami-
nation of the books and accounts of Mr.
| Fl. A. Barrows, disbursing clerk of the
| Census Office. who on Thursday last ac-
| knowledged a shortage OF 81, 500 in his ac-
counts.
1t is not Just certain when their exami-
nation will be completed. 1t may last
several days longer, and perhaps only two
or three days will pass before they rem
der their report to Comptroller Tracewell,
OF the Treasury Department
Sympathy for Barrows.
Throughout the working force IN the
Census Office there exists the kindliest
sympathy for Barrows. than whom there
was no employe in the entire bureau more
popular.
To the American Surety Company, which
gave his bond to the Government for
$50, 900. he has turned over his entire real
and personal property.
Every cent he owned. and which had
been saved from the wreck of his for
tunes, brought on by playing the races,
Barrows has already or will soon turn
over to the company.
Cannot Meet Shortage.
But the amount falls quite a sum short
Of the amount the Surety Company will
have to make over to the Government
even IL the amount of the shortage is no
more than $500, as estimated by Bar
rows himself
Whether the American Surety Company
will prosecute him is not known. His
friends are fast rallying to his support.
and undoubtedly he will be taken care OF
by them. The paying Of the amount he
is short will be a Herculean task, and
even when 1t is completed Barrows and
his wife and children will be practically
penniless.
1t appears. however, that many of his
friends are of the through thick and
thin order, and not disposed to desert
him in his present troubles. Indications
are that the raatter will be settled with
cut legal procedure, but this is not GER
tain. Major Loud. the Washington agent
of the American Surety Company, de-
clines to talk about the matter, stating
that until the Government has taken def
mite action the Surety Company will make
no move.
The friendly feeling that the clerks of
the Census Office have for Mr.. Barrows
was indicated in very substantial man
ner Saturday when movement was
started to secure a fund for the assist
lnce of his family.
No sooner was the plan broached than
of Ia very generous sort COM
nenced to pour In to those who had
barge of the fund. and by the end OF the |
afternoon II became apparent that fully
2 COO would be raised without the least |
Throughout the Census Office |
here was the greatest sympathy express |
ID for the ex-disbursing clerk.
The Washington times., 1902-05-05

! il makes the scientist and the philoso-
pher; let il appeal 10 the conscience and
| IL makes the martyr to country and II
makes the patriot
Life a Success.
Printer. soldier, newspaper man, and
Congressman. Amos J. Cummings was
eminent in all, he carried all to success.
How else could he have succeeded except
by this determination? He won the re-
spect and admiration of those opposed to
him in public policies: a party man in
the high sense, but who always put his
conscience, always put his country above
all parties and above all other considera-
tions, and withal there was gentleness
and sweetness CT character about him that
one could not but love.
''One hundred million persons" he said
stop today TO mark and note the death
of Amos J. Cummings. What greater
tribute could there be? man OF large
heart. God give us men Of large hearts:
a man Of high ideals in public life. God
give us men Of high ideals in public life;
n man of answering determination, OF
boundless love and loyalty to his country.
God give us such men in public life.
All Can Profit.
And let us in this historic hall cherish
his example; let us pray God that we
may profit by his life. The man who seeks
nothing but wealth, the man Of mere
utility, ultimately falls. but the man who
lives for ideals never fails. Such man."
he said, was Mr.. Cummings. He was such
a man as of him might be said:
The elements were SO mixed in him
that Nature might rise up and say to all
the world, here was man
At the conclusion of DR.. Stafford's eulo-
gy the quartet sang Nearer, My God. to
Thee" after which the benediction was
pronounced by the blind chaplain of the
Senate, Dr. Milburn.
Remains in Speakers Lobby.
After the memorial exercises the coffin
was placed in the Speakers lobby. where
the remains lay in state until . o'clock.
when the body was taken to the Penn
sylvania depot and placed aboard the
train for New York. The remains were
viewed by a very large number OF mem
bers and their families.
The floral tributes were the handsomest
tie florists. They were. indeed, MASTER
pieces. The piece presented by the mem
bers OF the House Naval Committee was
a large sized anchor. made OF white car
nations, with long violet chain. The
anchor rested in background OF palm
leaves. At the base of the anchor was a
bunch Of orchids.
Columbia Typographical Union. No. 1O1,
contributed mammoth horseshoe, made
If Golden Gate and American Beauty
roses. In the center of the horseshoe was
large floral composing stick In white
and blue immorteNes.
The floral tribute from the Joint Lii
Jrary Committee was = beautiful wreath
If American Beauties and lilies of the
'alley. A wreath of lilies of the valley
md orchids from the New York delcga-
ion covered a portion of the coffin, as
Ilso did a wreath from Mrs. Charles II. |
cummings.
A very large wreath, composed OF Eas
er lilies, lilies of the valley, white roses, |
md ferns. resting on an easel. was con-
ributed by members of the House.
Wreath From Letter Carriers.
The Baltimore letter carriers sent a |
wreath, made of American 1
Gala lilies. and lilies of the |
ALLEY. Mr.. Nathaniel Mckay. OF this |
The Washington times., 1902-05-05
MAKING ROOSEVELT A TOOL?
President Dragged Into Fight Over
Senator Spooner's Seat.

Thomas H. Gile, OF Madison. has been
announced as a candidate to succeed Sem
ator Spooner. Two years ago Mr. Spooner
announced that he would not seek re-
that position.
The "Stalwart" Republicans. headed by
Postmaster General Payne and Charles
Ffster. of Milwaukee. are making another
bitter fight against Lafollette for COVER
nor, and to gain favor with the people
represent that he is after Spooners
scalp.
The Stalwart papers have printed inter-
views with President Roosevelt, intimat-
Ing that he is against Lafollette and de-
mands Spooner's reelection. Lafollette
men say the President is unknowingly
allowing himself to be used, and that II
Spooner will declare his candidacy there
will be no opposition to him.
The Washington times., 1902-05-05
STATE FUNERAL FOR AMOS j. CUMMINGS

city, a personal friend of the deceased
statesman. sent lovely wreath OF La
France roses and ferns. The fragrance OF
the flowers permeated every nook and
corner Of the House.
All the floral pieces we're sent to New
York with the body.
The Joint committee appointed by the
Speaker OF the House and the President
Of the Senate to attend the funeral Of
the deceased statesman will leave here
this afternoon at o'clock in a special
over the Pennsylvania Railroad. They
will return Tuesday evening. The train
will be in charge OF Sergeant
Casson, of the House of Representatives.
The Washington times., 1902-05-05
Catches Made Best Since
Local Fishing Season
Opened.
SPORT CREATES GOOD FEELING
Water Clear and Just Right for Ex-
cellent Catches-Bass and Perch in
Goodly Numbers-Best Places TO Fish
Snagging Shad and Herring.

Local fishermen we're out in full force
yesterday in pursuit Of all members Of
the finny tribes inhabiting Potomac wa
tiers. and the banks of the river from
Lincoln Banks, in the Anacostia River
above the Jail. to Great Falls. were lined
with eager sportsmen. The catches were
the best made since the local fishing sea-
son opened.
From the true sportsman. with his ex-
pensive outfit of rod, lines, and reel. down
through the various grades to ;se ragged
negro pot hunter and his homemade
tackle, the disciples of izaak Walton were
brothers. and no questions Of caste were
allowed to interfere with such courtesies
as the loan of bait or honfr or an occa-
sional net, when good-sized catch was
made.
The principal Sunday crowd around
Washington is always to be found in the
neighborhood of the Chain Bridge. There
was no exception to the rule yestrday.
and scores Of anglers spotted the banks
of the upper river from early morning
until sundown.
Water Clear, Weather Right.
The river is now very clear. and the
weather just about right. old-timers say.
Bass and perch are running freely. the
former of good size, and a number of such
fish of respectable proportions were taken
yesterday. Perch also bit we'll. and the
catches of this variety were larger than
they have been since the season began.
De-
above Georgetown. and il is TO the rocks
which line both sides of the stream from
the beginning of the ''Carbcrry Meadows"
to Great Falls that most of the en-
thusiasts go.
After experience local anglers have dis
covered that at this time of the year the
fish bite best on the canal side of the
river. The shore here is lower than on
the Virginia side. and while the water
is much shallower, it is generally true,
probably owing TO the bend of the stream
and the consequent currents, that the fish
are found more plentifully during the
early part of the season on this side of
the river This applies only to the vi
cinity Of the Chain Bridge.
There is certain date. known only
to the old-timers. upon which with one
accord, the fishing grounds are changed
TO the Virginia side of the river. There
is no prearrangement among the sports
men. No date is decided upon, yet IL is
true that after a certain time but few
fishermen are found on the low. or Dis
trict side of the stream, and these are
mere amateurs, who know but little of
the ways and means of the sport. and
fish in blissful Ignorance of the code.
Changes With Weather.
The change is usually made with the
advent of very hot weather. This is due
to the fact that the high cliffs OF the
Virginia shore afford protection to the
The Washington times., 1902-05-05
RESOLUTIONS OF SORROW.
Death of Amos ]. Cummings Calls Forth
General Regret.

The following resolutions were offered
and unanimously adopted by the Lyceum
Of the Second Baptist Church:
Whereas It has pleased Almighty God
to remove from the living the Hon. Amos
J. Cummings, late Congressman from the
State Of New York; and
Whereas We recognized in Mr.. Cum
mings a true friend of labor. justice. and
humanity; therefore be 1t
Resolved, That We. the members and
friends Of the Lyccum of the Second Bap-
tist Church. in meeting assembled, ex-
press our deep sorrow and regret at his
demise. and tender to the bcreaved fam
lily our heartfelt sympathy
Resolved further, That a copy of these
resolutions be spread upon the minutes
Of the Lyceum, and a copy sent to the
family
The Washington times., 1902-05-05
GREATLY ALARMED.
By Persistent Cough, but Permanently
Cured by ChambeIlain's Cough
Remedy.

Mr.. II. p. Burbaee. student at law. in Green
vile, s. C., had been troubled for four or FIVE
ylars with a continuous cough. which he says
greatly alarmed me, causing to fear that
was in the first stage Of consumption" Mr..
Burbsge. having seen Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy advertised concluded to try it. Now read
what he says, Of it: Il soon felt remarkable
change. and after using two bottles Of the 25-
cent size. was permanently eured.'' Sold by
Henry Evans, Wholesale and Retail, and all
druggists
The Washington times., 1902-05-05

A large number of Roman Catholics
from this city today attended the lay
ing OF the cornerstone of St James Ro-
man Catholic Church at Falls CHURCH. The
members of Fitzgerald Council. knights
Of Columbus. Ancient Order of Hibernians,
and the Young Mems Sodality -Lyceum at
tended in body. Among the priests
who assisted in laying the cornerstone
was Rev. Father II. ]. Cutler, of this city.
The Washington times., 1902-05-05

c. Jesse Lawson. colored. of Washing
ton, will deliver an address at the COM
mencement exercises of the William Nc
kinley Normal and Industrial School.
colored, of this city. May IL next His
subject will be entitled The Passing
Needs of the Hour"
The Washington times., 1902-05-05

The following will be the pallbearers:
Judge J. X. NJ. Norton and-J.Iian T
Burke, of this city; w. Douglas Gordon. of
Richmond. and Messrs. Charles G. Keer.
Julian S. Carter, and Reverdy i DANGER
field, of Baltimore. u
The Washington times., 1902-05-05

Bishop Walter Selew, OF the Free
Methodist Church, will arrive in this city
next Thursday. and remain for several
days. During his stay in this city he will
conduct services at the Free Methodist
Church.
The Washington times., 1902-05-05

Mr.. Frank Campbell. formerly of this
city, but now Of Hartford, Conn, visited
his old friends in this city today