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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-17
THE BUILDING REGULATIONS.
Mr.. Ashford InterPTets Them to a D
Street Property Owner.

street property owner.
Tie question Of the right 20 open a. rear
door to premises 1900 Pennsylvania Ave
nue. and TO build steps down into D Street
has been raised By application By NJ
Samuel D. Minister through a request for
a permit to make such Improvement in
his building.
Mr. SnoWden Ashford, the INSPECTOR OF
Buildings, has reported TO the effect that
search Of the records from 1883 TO Igqg
falls to show any record O. a permit 70
locate the steps in question AS u Street
q business street less than 100 feet
wide, he says that no step projection
could be allowed under the regulations
Mr. Ashford saws there IS no need OF a
permit 10 make use Of the door alluded
70, but as the door sill Is three OF four
Feet above the pavement a bar ought 10
be erected TO prevent accident from with
IN he says that barrels, cases. etc.
could be raised or lowered from the door
way on slrids or an inclined plane 10 ha
removed Immediately after using.
M Ashford states that the use Of such
temporary expedients for unloading would
come under the police regulations. and he
recommends reference OF the matter to
that department.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-17

The first part OF the ship subsidy bill
which is being voted upon and viii prob
ably be passed in the Senate this after
noon, amends the present law relating to
postal subsidies by Increasing the rates 20
be paid for mail service, except under ex-
listing contracts, and so extends the pol
icy that 1t is expected. after the bill be-
comes a law. It will establish on the Pa
cifc a weekly mail service in American
vessels to Hawaii, the Philippines. ia
pan, China, and Hongkong. and a fort
nightly service to Pago Page. New Yea
land. and Australia
On the Atlantic the bill contemplates
semi-weelly mail services to Havana. ia
once in ten days TO Venezuela, and fort
nightly to Brazil
The Pacific service Will cost at the max
imum s., 335 Oe0. and that on the Atlantic
s.. SIS. 900 year
VIII Cause Much ShipbuiIding.
Because much shiDbulding is involved
it Will be several years before this com
pIete American ocean mail service is es-
tahlished. It win give the United States
fcrty-two auxiliary merchant cruisers.
compared with Great Britain's fifty
The second part Of the bill proposes
general subsidy OF 10 cents per ton for
each hundred miles sailed by American
vessels Il is payable only on condition
that the owners hold themselves in readi-
ness to perform. when required, specific
services for the Government.
Services Required Of Owners.
These services are. First. the employ
ment and training OF a certain percent
age. the minimum being . per cent, Of
seamen under allegiance to the Urited
States; second the transportation OF ocean
mails Of the United States. when required.
free Of charge. third. the training Of
American boys IN seamanship; fourth. the
use Of the vessel for the national defence
or for any public purpose at any time at
a value to be hxed by arbitration; and
fifth, the perpetual incorporation OF the
vessel In tae American merchant ieet
Based on actual navigation OF American
vessels in foreign trade in 1900, the sub
sides proposed would amount TO S1,072,-
coo, OF which steamers would get $3.50 900.
and sailing ships $4,000 Fun compli-
ance with all requirement OF the bill
would fix the initial expenditures at be-
tween 100000 and 5000 600 Increase in
expenditure depends on increase in ship
building
The last part OF the bill provides for a
bounty to vessels engaged in the deep
sea fisheries tie annual expenditure being
estimated at S175. 600.
Co-,a D-o-o-,1 A--.-F-.-Le
Many important amendments have been
offered Among them are the following:
BY Mr. Allison-Liniting the operation
Of the bin to eight years. providing that
no contract should extend beyond July 1.
1902; that to earn the full subsidy a yes
sci must clear from a United States port
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-17

men lifted their hats and stood with their
heads uncovered until the solemn process
sion started on its way. There was
scarcely a dry eye in the immense throng
as the band sweiled out the notes Of the
grand old hymn, and the silent lifting Of
hats Bespoke better than any words could
tell the reverence with which it was re-
garded by the citizens Of the NatiOn's
Capital
Touching Scene at the Home.
At the home the old soldiers were
drawn up in review. The scene vas touch
ing in the extreme as the veterans stood
watching the remains Of the man. who
had for many years been their governor
and friend, pass on their way to the
grave.
As the casket was lowered into its
final resting place a major generals
salute Was fired, and a yolley by the
cavalry. Taps we're sounded by a trum-
peter
The death Of General Stanley closed the
career Of one of the most noted officers
in the United States Army. There were
&c" So41icI9 hAO DoAN 81 Luz AS~oA "a
as General Stanley. nor were there may
men On tho retired list who were SO we'll
known throughout the entire country.
He graduated from the United States
Military Academy in 1859, and was a.
once commissioned Il brCvet second lieu
tenant in the regular army, serving on
the frontier until the outbreak Of the
great civil war threw the nation into a
state Of chaos. In September. 1851, he
was appointed a brigadier general IN the
volunteer army, and in This position he
served with great credit in many Of the
most desperate and stirring engagements
OF the war.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-17
GENERAL OTIS TO SENATORS.
Former Commander at Manila Begins His
Testimony.

Gen. ElweII 5. Otis. VINO was the first
American military governor Of the Phil
ippines. and under whose regime the in
sUrrection Of the FiliDinOs against the
American army occurred. was the witness
this morning before the Senate Commit
tee on the Philippines.
He gave a general. outline Of his mill
tary service there. stating when he hrst
went TO Manila and when he left. and
was proceeding TO give a more detailed
account Of events during his stay there.
when on account Of the early hour Of
the meeting Of the Senate the committee
adjourned until tomorrow at 1870 o'clock
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-17
SAGASTA'S LIST READY.

VIII Submit Proposed Cabinet to Queen
Today.
MADRID. March 17.-Premier Sagasta
at ? O'Clock today wiz take to the Queen
Regent the new Cabinet list
II the names are sanctioned BY the
Queen. the new ministry viii be sworn in
Immediately
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-17
THIRD SUICIDAL ATTEMPT.
ColoTed Woman Rescued by Policeman at
Bathing Beach.


After having made two futile attempts
10 end her life, Annie Brooks, colored. an
inmate Of 1923 d Street northwest, late
yesterday afternoon made a third attempt
at self-destruction at the bathing beach.
The woman came within the gates Of the
bathing beach CnnOticed and before Po-
hceman Kenney could prevent her she
succeeded in jumping overheard. The
bluecoat without a moments hesitation
plunged in after her and assisted by a
citizen, Mr.. Charles Sanford, succeeded
ia pulling her out in an unconscious con-
dition-
The Emergency Hospital ambulance
WIS summoned and the woman was car
ried to that Institution. where she was
revived After promising that she would
not attempt 10 take her life again. she
was this morning released
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-17
Compartment Cars on Midnight Trains
Between Washington and New York
Via Pennsylvania Railroad.

beginning Monday night, March II. the Penn
Eylvania Railroad VIII place in service on train
leaving Washington az 1910 q. m. daily FOR
Ae~ York and on train leaving New York az
L-l0 g. M daily for Baltimore and Washing
ton. improved and luUUr0usly equipped Pullman
Compartment CATS. The compartments IN these
oars are unusually c0mmodiOUz, containing only
one berth. and provided with al toilet CON
Neniences- Each compartment Is intended fc-
the EXCLUSIVE USE OF ONE PERSON. who
VIII be required 70 surrender, IN addition 20
the necessity Pullman fare. one and one-huif
Passage tickets.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-17
Declared Clayton Blameless.
DENIED BY POWELL CLAYTON.
Ambassador Saws Charges Against Him
Are Absolutely False.

Ambassador Clayton. in a telegram re-
ceived this morning at the State Depart
ment says:
The charge that I am interested in
Mexican mines Is absolutely false"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-17
THE PRESIDENT INVITED.

Count Cassini Wants Him to Witness
Fencing Bouts.
Count Cassini. the president Of the
Washington Fencing Club. has extended
an invitation to President Roosevelt 10
attend at the assault at arms on March
p when three cadets from the United
States Naval Academy will measure
blades with as many members Of the
fencing club.
President Roosevelt may find it possible
10 attend.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-17
MANY CASES OF SMALLPOX.
Total Number in the United States Over
Twenty-Five Thousand.

The weekly bulletin Of the Marine Hos
Dital service. shows that 22.263 cases Of
smallpox have been reported during the
past week throughout the United States.
OF which SCI proved fatal
The total number Of cases for the same
period last year war S.406. Of which 1876
were fatal
The Marine Hospital Service also an
nounCes the fact that a fatal case Of
plague was reported February % from
Berkeley, Cal, a suburb OF San Francisco.
This is the first case Of this disease that
has occurred in the United States outside
o. San Francisco
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-17
NEWSPAPER MEN CALL.
Hamilton, of Des MOines, and Kellogg, Of
Kansas City, at White House.

Secretary Shaw called at the White
House today and presented to the Presi-
dent Mr. J. J. Hamilton. proprietor OF the
''Des Mclnes Daily News" Mr.. F. W. Kel-
logg. OF the Kansas City World" and
Florence ScripDs Kellogg.
Mr. Hamilton was the first newspaper
man with the business nerve and fore
sight TO see that a 1-cent paper could be
published with success in Iowa. Admin
istered with enterprising newspaper ideas
the Daily News has grown to be the
largest paper in the Hawkeye State.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-17
BLUDGEON AND BLADE.
George FOlkeurach Sent to Jail for Being
Too Heavily Armed.

LUO AtaNIIY EIIeu-
George FOlkenFaeh. about thirty years
OF age, was charged in the Police Court
today with carrying a concealed weapon.
A policeman testified that the man was
disorderly on Third Street. last night. and
that when arrested he found a blackjack
and knife in his possession.
FOikenrach pleaded guilty but declined
to make any explanation as to why he he'd
the bludgeon and blade He was sent to
jail 20 serve six months ia default Of a
fine OF SIOO
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-17
TROUBLE FOR ARKANSAS.
President to Put New Men N Important
Federal Offices.

eQeIdl OulCeS-
President Roosevelt viii turn down the
regular Republican organization in Ar
kansas when he fills some Federal places
there soon Mr. Powell Clayton. United
States Minister to Mexico, is the head Of
the organization.
Mr. H. L. Remmel, the State chairman,
will not be reappointed United States
marshal at Little Rock. and Mr. H. NJ
Cooper. il is said, viii not be retained as
marshal.
The successors OF these oaicers have
been decided upon h T Auten. of Ar
kansas. talked over the political situa-
ton with the President today He is q
prominent member Of the anti-organiza-
ton party.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-17
NOT YET OUT OF DANGER.
Condition Of the Young Man Stabbed By
a Negro.

Negro.
Mr.. William H. Reamer. the young man
who was seriously stabbed Saturday night
during an ARRAY ia Harrison's saloon. at
the corner Of Thirty-fourth and NJ Streets.
is not yet out Of danger His assailGnt,
James n. Eskidge, coIored, twenty-eight
years Old is still al large.
Detective Frank Burrows, with several
officers. went TO Eskldge'5 home near the
Chain Bridge late last night with the no pc
OF capturing him, but were unsuccessful.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-17
DIED.

sCHUREMAN-On saturday. March Is, 1904.
JAMES H. A. SCHUREMAN.
Funeral from his late residence. 10 Patter-
son street northeast Friends and relatives IN
vited 70 attend
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-17
ST. PATRIGK'S DAY
DULY CELEBRATED
Church Services Mark the
Patron Saints Festival.
TWO BIG BANQUETS TONIGHT
Ancient Order of Hibernians and the
Friendly Sons to Mark With Speech
and Song the Emerald Isles History
and Hopes, Its Deeds and Aspirations.

st. PatricKs Day came in this morn
ing as a raw March day, better adapted
to indoor Observances than to outdoor
celebrations. AS no parade was planned
in this city. however, the state Of the
weather did not mar the enjoyment OF
the occasion in the minds and hearts Of
any patriotic Irishman- Religious services
marked the early part of the day and two
banquets this evening will end il in right
royal fashion.
The day was duly celebrated this morn
ing at ST. Patriek's church in the pres
ence OF a large congregation. The serv-
ices IN honor OF the patron saint of the
Emerald Isle consisted Of high mass. at
which the Rt. Rev. Mgr. Rocker, secre-
tary OF the Apostolic Delegation. ofiiciat-
ed. He was assisted by Father Charles
N. Bart. pastor Of ST. Theresa's Church.
AnacOstia. as deacon, and the Rev. George
DOugherty, Of St Augustine's Church,
subdeacOn- The Rev. DR.. Fletcher. rector
OF the Cathedral OF Baltimore. preached
an eloquent and impressive sermon on the
life OF the saint. Mr.. William Shreye was
master Of ceremonies.
The choir under the direction of Pro-
GUmprecht, assisted by a full orchestra.
rendered the following programme: Pre-
lude. march. Rostetter; mass. .Messe
SOlennelle.'' entire, GoUnod; omertory.
''Tu Es Petrus,' Lavallee; (soprano and
bass solos); soprano solo and quartette
''Neni Creator, Wiegand. uosrlude
Hail. Glorious APOSTLE Traditional At
the gospel, prayer for the Pope. At the
communion. prayer for the Republic. So
pranO sOloist, Mrs Annie Grant Fugitt.
alIC sOlOist. Miss Mamie Grant: tenor
soloist, Mr.. Melville HeEsey: bass solois;.
Mr.. Charles GOodchild: leader of orches-
ira, Mr.. Sol Minister; first violin. Mr.. Her
man Rakemann; Organist. DR.. Anton
Gloetzner
After the services the clergy OF the
city we're the guests Of DR.. Stafford at
the rectory.
At Other Churches.
A high mass was celebrated in honor OF
St Patrick at ST. Dominic's Church this
morning at o'csloek and at St. AIoysius
Church solemn military mass was sung
al 10 O'Clock in the presence Of number
OF Irish societies who attended in a body
Two Celebrations Tonight.
The day Will be celebrated by the vsri-
Gus Irish societies and Irishuen this
evening at Carroll Institute and Rausch-
er's. at both Of which places there viii be
banquets, accompanied by music and
speechmaking.
The Ancient Order Of Hiberniaus has
made elaborate preparations to make tho
ahair at Carroll Institute a great sucrasz
MI Rosa z. Downing. the State president
OF the order for the District Of Columbia
VIII preside and act as toastnazter
The Friendly Sons Of St Patrick will
hold their third annual BANQUET at
Rauscher's- Commiss Toner Mcfarland
and Corporal Tanner aIs among those who
are expected to attend and make ad-
dresses.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-17
SPECIAL NOTICES.

LADIES-AIl purchasers Of two CD i0-ceut pat
terms Viii BE- presented with our large spring
catalogue FIShE, COZ 9Th 81. NV. niles
BEST QUALITY GALVANIZED CHICKEN WIRE,
soc q hundred feet best two and three ply felt
roofing less than factory price. S. BENSINGER
& CO.. 18th and B. We buy iron machinery
aid paper stock AcClelland saddles $40
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-17
Some Proposed Amendments.

Many important amendments have been
offered Among them are the following:
By Mr. Allison-Limiung the operation
Of the bill to eight years, providing that
no contract should extend beyond July 1,
1902; that TO earn the full subsidy a YES
sci must clear from a United States port
with at least 50 per cent Of her cargo ca
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-18
nARnR ANp PoL1TIcs.

"Arain / desire 10 refer to the question
Of labor organizations and politics the
part that the members Of organized labor
sbonld take at every election that rs held
IN their respective localities At Waco 7
WAS determined 10 say something ABOUT
tbis great question, even against the, al
yieo ~ some OF my friends but ! have been
believer IA the idea that tho only way
Tor the lahoring man To- accomplish any
hing In the way Of relief by legislation
h IN flo ballot box. that ] could not longer
refrain from mentioning that fact 20 the
deieenteg nc Waco; and the manner IN
within those utterances were received,
nromptg me in continuing them here.
fi.JVp often hear the old union man, and
sbo rev, ono make the statement TO keep
ont u politics. do not let your organism
Ian ret 10 talking politics. n you want 10
ss.te a success % L. Who eyer heard Of
good and faithful labor union man thst
y-sa not some Find OF a politician2 Who
ever saw the rich man, the corporation or
,be railroads accomplishing what they de-
ere Nv keeping out Of roiitlceg No, my
Syisnds. they ARE the parties IN the front
rarEs at the lobby, when every Legislature
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-18
SERIES OF HARNESS RACES
To Be Held at the Harrisburg Road
Track Friday aud Saturday.
TO BE THREE EvfNTsEAcH AFTERNOON.
They VIII Be Trotted and Paced in
Heats on a Hall Mile cirele--May
Preeede Regular Meet Each Fall,

There is 10 be series Of harness races
Friday aud Saturday at the race track ON
the Harrisburg road. Just inside the city
limits. A grapdstand Is being constructed
and every attention possible Will he given
those who attend. Tho racers are to be
local horses, roadstcrs. and there will be
three races each day, TO be decided Ia
heats Tho purses will consist of SOME
cash and cups, harness and ribbons. They
win be valuable enough 10 get the best Of
the local horses out and some loug stand.
ing controversies as to the merits of differ
ent speedy mays which are driven IN aud
about the city viii be decided
There Is considerable Interest IN the mat
ter and It Is also in the nature Of an ex-
pertinent IL 1t pans ont well, aud 1t Is
quite likely to do so, there may be n regu-
lar race meet here every fan with harness
events given the precedence.
The track IS half a mile, circular, and Is
now being put in condition. II Is used IRE
quently to decide the merits OF different
nags and Is as fast as II majority OF the
half mile tracks Of the country.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-18

Chicago November 17.--Jordan, the even
money favorlte in the fourth race, the
chief event at Lakeside today, failed to
get any part Of the money. The race
went to Dr. Stephens. Weather cloudy
and cold; track muddy.
Five furlongs-Dr. Worth, Marco, Cor
ners. Time 1904.
six furlongs- Charlie Thompson. Mayor
Johnson, Corinnc Uulnhd. Time III As.
Mile and seventy yGrds-Raselas, Moa-
bina. Inspector Shea Time 1:J1 I-5.
Seven furongs Or, Stephens, Hoodwink,
Andes Time :32.
rive and a half furlongs-Tom Mabin,
sarah Maxim, our Cora. Time iii 80
Mile and an cghthId ", Danish, Sill
yer Five. Time 202.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-18
ODDS ON the RoPERs,
MoGonniule and Gardner Are the Favo
AL.

MeGonniue and Gardner Are the Favor
ties in the Betting.
Following is the book made by the Turf
Exchange on the roping contest in the free
for all for $500 purse. The prices laid
are against the chances of the entry
named, doe Gardner of san Angelo being
the equal favorite with McGonnigle;
Odds
20 S. NJ. Craig of Burton
10 Charles Wilkeaing of Burton,
. G. McGouulglc OF Layaca county.
6 Jim Hopkins of Lavaca county
10 u. u Scott Of Fort Bend county.
10. Bassett Blakely Of Fort Bend county
IL. s. NJ, Allen Of Harris county.
10. Lee Wooten Of Lockhart
10. Phil Niece OF Harris county.
30. Robert Mundine OF Lexington
1o. Frank Davis Of Wharton county.
10. o, j Sheenan OF Wharton county.
10. Jim Lubbock Of Kendall county.
10. George Cox of Houston.
Is. Oscar Scott Of Fort Bend
6. Frank Skidmore, Victoria.
=. Joe Gardner Of Sau Angelo,
10. Tom Davis Of Fort Bend county.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-18
lie | atnnia Traok.

Cincinnati. November 1.-Two favorites,
two second choices and two long shots won
at Latonia today over a sloppy track. The
last race was run in a heavy fog,
Mile and seventy yards-St Bun, secun'
dus Locust Blossom Time 1854,
One mile Antagonist, Orpheum, Tom
Hall Time las
Mile aud n sixteenth, selling -FHcade'
Zonne. Rose Of May. Time l:5ih,
Steepleohase. short course Sauber, Branb
b., Craven Time 3.10.
Six furlongs- Kilmere, Doc Wood MICH
longWorth Time 1877
Milo and seventy yards-Neorest, Flop
Chorus Boy. Time l.52
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-18
The Renninne Track.

Washington. November l7,-outsder'
took I'VE events at the race course today.
Seven furlongs-syrlin, Unmasked. llyrla
Time ;2S 10.
Five and n half furlongs-- Saccharometer
Glennevis, Mount Risco Time lO' ~.
Mile and seventy yards-Irue Blue
Benckar, Mosketo. Time ZAP 20.
Mile and siXteeuth-Great American
Early Eve. Ray. Time l;47 80;
Earl Of warwick Time "a rs.
Mile aud forty yards-April shower, Cam
eron, Young Henry. Time 1;42 %.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-18

Correspondents and Race Horse owners cap.
itnl $4,000 whose auccosst1l daily forecast
OF winuers os the horse rucss has torwca
the turf sensatfon OF 1901 and soo2. invite
OF thelr plan for making money during tia
coming race meeting at New Orleans. cotns
mencing November ~ The Maxim a. (36S
II numbers among IT'S stockholders and NC.
lyons 70 per cent OF the countly's noted
horsemeu, including men fgT-fameJ Ia
Wnl street and Ia Industrial delds az we'll
as on the turf systematic play Of tic
horses at New Orleans this fall and Avintea
n pianned on the same basis as made there
6cr fhe conpany'a auspices. A rigid M
onirv into the Maxim & Cay methods viii
reveal an excentloral opportunity Tor r1oney
making ror full particulars eNdrcep biaxin
Z cav 90 13Of8f stewart Guiding. 20
broadway. New York City.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-18
THE AMERICAN FEDERATION o
LABOR

"Another matter will be brought to your
attention at this convention that is Of no
little Importance TO us. as to whether we
will again take out our afflliation win
the American Federation Of Labor. This IS
matter that should he left with tue dele.
gates, and l believe they are amply aoie
10 deal with the subject Az the last con
yention at Waco, we deemed it-adYisahle 20
surrender orr charter Of afillation 10 NJ
parcnt body, for one reason only inc
railroad organizations OF The state were op.
posed to coming into the State iederatl9h
50 long az we were chartered under tAt
American Federation ~ Labor we loon
lie Initiative surrendered our charter with
HE understanding only that the railroad
organizations would join. with US ~ rms
state federation and assist us iu secuflh4
the passage Of such laws as Will be ptht
nciai to the labor organizations in TINS
state
Those u rs who we're ln attendance y
that convention know the reason or ON
snrrendering the charter know full wei
that n was OF no fault We had with thl
| American Federation Of Labor, but that y
| was Tor the sole purpose of securing closer
/ aGiliation with the railroad organization
\ that we did 50. Since thar time, | under
staud from tue seeretary-treas9fer tha