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The Savannah morning news., 1902-03-16
COMMITTED SUICIDE TOGETHER.
Woman Was Dead and Man Dying
of Asphyxiation.

New York, March ia man and a
woman who registered last night as
William Thompson and wife at the
Bridge Hotel. on Third avenue, were
found in bed to-day, the woman dead
and the man dying of gas asphyxia-
ton. The couple were poorly dressed.
The man had the appearance of a lab
orer, and the woman was. known in the
neighborhood as Bella Thornton. The
police say that she tried to commit
suicide some time ago by taking car
bolic acid
The Savannah morning news., 1902-03-16
John Lawson. Wilwnukee.

Milwaukee, Wis. March 15.-John
Lawson, the Terrible Swede." a we'll
known bicycle rider, died last night
at St. Joseph's Hospital in this city,
after five days illness of pneumonia.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-03-16
POWDER MILLS EXPLODED.

One Man Killed and His Body Scat
tered over a Radius of 300 Yards.
Columbus, Kan. March 1.-THE glaz-
ing mill and one Of the barrel mills
of the Latin and Rand Powder Works,
four miles north of this city, exploded
at noon to-day. Seventeen thousand
five hundred pounds of powder were
iglited at once. The shock of the ex-
plosion was felt at Joplin and Galena.
Most Of the men had gone to nner,
leaving Walter Reid cleaning a large
rotary barrel. His body was blown
70 fragments and scattered over a ra-
ulus OF 300 yards. The loss from the
powder.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-03-16
HOSIERY AND KNIT GOODS.
Census Bureau Reports Upon n
FIOurishing Industry.

Washington, March 15.-The census
bureau has issued the following report
regarding the manufacture of hosiery
and knit goods in the United States
in 1900, with percentages of increase
since 1890:
Number of establishments, 921; in
crease, Is per cent; capital, $S1, S60,60
increase, 81 per cent; wage earners,
average number, S3,3S7; increase of 40
per cent; total wages, $24,35S. 627; in
crease, AZ per cent. miscellaneous ex-
penses, $685., 1866; increase 50 per cent;
cost of materials used, $51, 1859; in
crease, AZ per cent; value of products,
$95, 482, 566; increase AZ per cent.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-03-16
Mrs. white, Ware County.

waycross. Ca, March 15.-Mrs.
White. about 60 years of age, died yes
tSrday at her home near Elsie in this
county. She had Bright's disease, and
leaves \ large family.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-03-16
EARTHQUAKES AT BAYoNNE, n. j.
vibrations Recorded on SeismO-
graphs, But Slightly Perceptible
IN Residents

New York, March 15.-William A.
Eddy, a weather observer of Bayonne,
n. J.. reported that slight earthquake
shock was noticeable in Bayonne early
to-day The vibrations We're recorded
on his seismographs, but were only
slightly perceptible to residents.
The tremor was the fourth this
month
The Savannah morning news., 1902-03-16

Lowell, Mass, March 15.-At a recent
meeting of the Lowell Textile Commit
tee it was voted to demand an increase
of 10 per cent. for all textile workers
in Lowell mills, this move coming as a
result of the action of the Fall River
oneratiVes.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-03-16
CONGRESSMAN HOWARD OF ALABAMA.

and advised me. after he had treated me
about six months, to get a leave of absence
from my business and go into the country.
did so and got temporary relief. I went
back to work again, but was taken with
very distressing pains in my stomach.
81 seldom had a passage of the bowels
naturally. l consulted another physician
with no better results The disease kent
growing on me until had exhausted the
ability of sixteen of Rochester's best phys
lie ans The last physician advised me to
The Savannah morning news., 1902-03-16
Root nnd HAY Return to Capital.

Washington, March 15.-The United
states ship Sylph, having on board
Secretaries Root and Hay. arrived at
the navy yard late this afternoon.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-03-16
OPERATORS WOULD NOT CONFER

NO Trouble WIN Miners In Anthra-
cite Region Anticipated.
Philadelphia, Pa, March 15.-George
F. Baer, president of the Philadelphia
and Reading Railway Company. said
tonight that he did not anticipate any
trouble with the miners in the anthra-
cite coal region. The conference
which President John Mitchell of the
United Mine Workers Of America, had
attempted to arrange at Scranton. Pa,
had not taken place, Mr.. Baer said,
because the operators declined to meet
the officials of the Miners Union in
conference.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-03-16
sasastn win Form New Cabinet. {

Madrid, March 15.-The Queen Re-
gent has commissioned Senior Sagasta
10 form a new cabinet
The Savannah morning news., 1902-03-16

Vicksburg, Miss, March 15.-The
bodies of nineteen of the twenty vic
Tins of the steamer Providence dis
aster have been recovered from the
waters of Lake Palmyra. The body
missing is that of DR.. N. A. Lancas-
ter
The Savannah morning news., 1902-03-16

highly. have told several people that II
they would take a bottle of Peruna, and
could then candidly say that it had not
benefited Thorn. L would pay for the medi-
cine-" A. g. LOCKHART
Send for a free catarrh book. Address
The Peruna Medicine Co, Columbus, O.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-03-16
WILL NOT LEAVE ID. & o.
Oscar G. Murray VIII Not Accept
Presidency of Big Four.

Pittsburg, March 15.-Oscar G. Muir
ray, first vice president of the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad Company,
in the persistent rumors that he is
going to accept the presidency of the
Big Four.
Il have no intention, at the present
time" he said, "of leaving the Balti-
more and Ohio"
The Savannah morning news., 1902-03-16

be dropped: and, in short, he is gone
through the Schweninger treatIie.lt3,
and is promised in return the slim an
alert figure which, in his first !ou'Ii,
made him so ideal a horsemah'
gallant looking a sabreur.
Discoveries of great scientihc ="
terest have just been made by u
Egyptian Geological Survey IN 'ii'
Favum. A party of experts was ie
Gently sent there from Cairo, ana ha7
found remains of enormous vertebrate
animals. dating from the lower Miocen55
age. These primeval forms are st Ia
to be of such scientific Importance NJ Nc
a representative of the Geological rs
oartment Of the British Museum i -.
gone out to Cairo to examine anu ~
port on them.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-03-16
Dr. Won HolIehen at Mhite House.

Washington, March 15-Dr. Won
Holleben, the German ambassador,
dined with the President tonight.
The Washington times., 1902-07-03
Glen Echo-aAt Freedoms Gate.p

One of the attractions OF the Fourth
Of July VIII be the opening of Glen Echo
and the production OF a romantic opera
written by Prof Emil Mori of this city.
The title of the work is 'At Freedom s.
Gate"
1t is a story of the struggle of the
Cuhans for libery and furnishes an op-
portunity for some pleasant love Incl
derts and some stirring climaxes.
the libretto is said to have been set to
music by Prof Mori in 4 thoroughly
musicianly manner. and those who have
attended the rehearsals speak in high
terms of the quality OF the solos and
Of the concert work and choruses.
Special scenery has been painted for
the production and the costumes have
been prepared from designs of the au-
thor. There will be a full chorus under
the direction of Prof. Mori himself.
The full cast will be as follows:
Mercedes, Ivy Herriot Shade; Pedro,
Eva WhitforG; Jose, Harry Stevens;
Bartolo. Clyde Shade; Gonzales, Alfred
Terry; Jackson, X. Emmett Lewis;
Amelia, Ophelia Hart; Sofia, Evelyn
Forsythe; Turnkey, E. B. Duffhries;
Turkeys wife, Earle Dickinson: first
insurgent, r. L. wilkins; second in
surgent. G. T. jenkins; 4 scout, c. R.
Ogden; a Spanish captain, F. William
Ernst; a Spanish colonel. NJ. F. Keyes;
an American ensign, ]. w. Painter.
Stage director. Mr.. de Ford; assistant
director, Mr.. SALESMAN.
The performances will be given under
the auspices of the U. " u. and al
The Washington times., 1902-07-03
At River View.

Tomorrow. independence Day. prom
ises to be gala day at River View, and
the managers of this pretty resort are
making every preparation to take care
Of large crowds. The steamer Samuel
]. Pentz will be in service, and trips
will be made from this city at 10 a. M,
2:15. and 6:45 p. m. No more pleasant
place can be found about Washington
to spend a day. especially hot day. for
there cooling breezes from over the
river can always be found, and the Lit
tie River. the Tom Thumb railway, the
electric launch. and the fun-making wa
ter-chute will be ready to g:ve pleasure.
The River View orchestra. Chris Arth,
ir., leader, will furnish music all day
in the big dancing pavilion, and be-
tween dances the visitors can shoot
the chute or amuse Themselves with
the other attractions of the resort.
Four trips homeward will be made, SO
that all can go and return with comfort.
The Washington times., 1902-07-03
TIMES NEWOBOYS BAND
AT GEORGETOWN FITG
Youthful Musicians Play
Again Tonight.
Boys Have Many Invitations, But Are
Not Allowed to 0yertax
Themselves.

The Times Newsboys Band, whici
proved such a feature Of the law
party at Georgetown. Tuesday evening
will play again tonight. A special mu-
steal program has been arranged and il
is expected the little fellows will again
be the center Of attraction. The band
VIII be formally presented with set
of pennants By the committee in charge
OF the entertainment.
On the Fourth of July the boys will
go to Laurel to participate n the IN
dependence Day celebration, and will
be the guests OF honor OF the cItizcns
committee.
Since their first public appearance,
which occurred the opening night Of the
Masonic Fair, the boys have been con-
stantly in demand. and it has been i'm
possible to respond 10 the many invi-
tations they have received. Everywhere
they play they attract unusual atten-
tion and are cordially apDlauded for
their excellent work. Despite the fact
that the band has only been organized
since the middle Of January, the boys
have steadily improved until now they
play with all the grace, ease. and ac-
curacy Of veteran musicians
We're it not for the fatigue occa-
stoned by their duties in selling the
papers through the day 'hey would
be in a position to accept many more
of the invitations extended them. but
the little fellows are pretty well tired
out when night comes and they are not
permitted TO overtax themselves.
The Washington times., 1902-07-03
First Trip to Chapel Point.

The first of the seasons trips to Chap
el Point. the delightful resort en- the
Potomac. in Charles county, Nd. will
tomorrow. and will be most enjoyable
one. Chapel Point is about fifty miles
down the river. on salt water, and there
excellent bathing, crabbinr and fishing
can be had. The steamer will leave her
hours will be given at the Point to en-
joy the bathing. etc. and to get dinner
DIT the Hotel Belleview. which has just
been reopened under new management.
The start for home will be made SO that
the steamer will reach her wharf here
by 10 p. m. Stops will be made at Al
exandria both going and returning.
The Washington times., 1902-07-03
Chase's-"The Mikado."

THE Mikado" will next week close
the supplementary season of comic
opera at Chase's Theater. 1t was intend
cd originally that the season should
last only four weeks, but the success
achieved induced an extension of two
weeks.
The production Of THE, Mikado" is
likely to close the engagement in a
triumphant way. as the cast is one of the
best ever presented in the opera at the
prices.
William Broderick will sing Pooh
Bah" Nicholas Burnham, who created
the part, of the Mikado in the first
American production, will appear in the
role here for the first time. William
Schuster will he Pish Tush and Fred
Frcar will play Koho. Anna LIGHTER will
be seen as Yum Yum. and Norma Kopp
will be Pitt Sing. May Lutz will be
Peep BO, and Hattie Arnold, katisha
The Washington times., 1902-07-03
BARON SHIBUSAWA DEPARTS.
Labor-Saving Machinery Impressed the
Japanese Financier.

NEW YORK, July 2.-The Baron shi-
busawa. the most prominent fnancier of
Japan, sailed for England today on the
steamship Majestic of the White Star
Line. He was accompanied by his wife.
A number Of prominent japanese were
on the pier to say good by. including the
japanese consul and several japanese la
dies, friends OF the baroness. The dresses
and brightly colored ribbons OF the Japan
ese ladies we're the object of much at
tention Oh tie part of the other women
passengers.
The baron said that he was sorry his
visit here had come to an end, and that
he would return some day. He said that
he had been greatly struck with the way
Americans had Of substituting machinery
for hand labor.
Your means of transportation are also
wonderful" he said. "and the growth OF
your commerce has been marvellous"
The Washington times., 1902-07-03
PERSONNEL OF TIE
WAR COLLEGE BOARD
Major General Young Designated as the
Presiding Oficer-General Service
and STAFF College at Leaven-
worth.

Secretary Root has issued general
order naming The officers who viii con
stitute the War College board. The order
also states that the General staff Col
lege viii open September !, 1902.
The order follows:
4. The General Service and staff Col
lege at Fort Loavenworth. Kan, will be
opened September l. 1902. The course
of instruction will be arranged under
the supervision Of the War College
Board and announced in general orders
Brig. Gen. J. franklin Bell is de-
tailed as cOmmandant OF The college and
post at Fort Leavanw0rth. He VIII be
elievCd from duty in the Division OF The
Philippines on July 4, 1892, and will as
sumo his duties under the foregoing de-
tail AT Fort Lcavenworth at mis- con-
veniCnge.
'2 The following officers were detailed
as memlers of the War College Board:
Major Gen. Samuel D. NJ. Young, Brig.
Gen. William II. Carter, Brig. Gen. Tas
ker II. Bliss, Major Henry a. Greene,
United States Infantry. assistant adju-
tant general and Major William ID.
Beach, Terth United States Cavalry.
The board composed OF the above
named officers and Brig. Gen. George l..
Gillespie chief OF engineers; Brig. Gen.
J. Franklin Bell. commanlant Of the
general service and staff college; Col.
Wallace +. Randolph, chief of artillery,
and Col. Albert l.. Mills. superintendent
of the Military Academy. eX-ofiicio mem
hers, will convene in this city on the
21st dag Of July. 1902.
''TEe board viii be governed by tho
Adju.ant Generals Once. Washington
November p. 1901. and such other in
structlons as may from time to time be
communicated to It."
The Washington times., 1902-07-03
To Colonial Beach en- the Harry Randall

Those who wish to spend the Fourth
trip to Colonial Beach on the steamer
Harry Randall tomorrow. enjoy a re-
freshing saltwater bath, go grabbing
and fishing, and return home after a
delightful sail on the Potomac in the
cool of the evening refreshed and rest
ed. The steamer will leave her wharf
here at S:45 a. m, and will stop at Al
exandria both going and returning. Five
hours will be given to enjoy the pleas
ures of the resort, and the steamer will
reach home On her return trip about
10 D. m.
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TO VIEW KAISER'S ARMY.
Generals Young, Corbin, and Wood
Leave in August.

Secretary Root. Maj. Gen S. B. NJ
Young, Maj. Gen. Corbin and Brig Gen.
Wood have arranged to leave New York
early in August for Europe. Secretary
Root is going abroad to meet Mrs. Root
and accompany her back to this country.
He Is very much interested In the
proposed army and navy maneuvers to
take place in September off Long Island,
and has planned to return from Europe
IN time to witness these operations
He will not. therefore, attend the
German maneuyers, TO which Generals
Young. Corbiu and Wood have been in
vited These maneuvers begin about the
same time as those in this country and
Will last for several weeks. Upon the
return of General Young he will resume
the direction of the War College board
OF which he is president No assignment
has teen determined upon as yet for
General Wood
The Washington times., 1902-07-03
EXCURSIONS.
Down the Lower Potomac.

Those who wish to spend the Inde-
pendence Day holidays at the down-riv-
er resorts can take the steamer T. V
Arrowsmith this evening at 5:45 and &c
to Colonial Beach. Colton's. Piney Point
or St. Georges Island. The steamer will
lay six hours at St. Georges. leaving
there at noon July 4 for home. reaching
here about 10 p. IN. Stops will be made
at Alexandria going and returning.
This is a delightful cutting and affords
a splendid opportunity to see the points
OF interest along the lower Potomac.
The Washington times., 1902-07-03
FRANCE TO SHIFT DIPLOMATS
NJ. Cambon May Be Transferred to Ber
lin-0ther Changes.

PARIS. July 2--The appointment OF
N. Beau. the French minister at Pekin,
as governor OF Indo-China. VIII hasten
the rearrangement Of the diplomatic
representatives Of France for which N.
Delcasse, the foreign minister, Is max
ing preparations. Several ambassadors
will be changed. NJ. Constans. the
French ambassador to Turkey. who left
Constantinople during the trouble about
the concessions to French citizens.
wishes to retire. VI. Jules Cambon. the
French ambassador at Washington, may
be transferred to Berlin
The Washington times., 1902-07-03
COMING TO THE TREATERS.
Columbia-eThe Butterflies"

Edwin Arden and company will pre-
sent at the Columbia next week Henry
Guy Cartoons THE Butterflies" which
was first played by John Drew and
Maude Adams at the Empire Theater.
New York. and was one of the first
pieces that Mr.. Drew used after he be-
came star.
It was also one of the most successful
OF the many plays that this actor has
presented. and did much to set a high
standard for him as a star
The parts presented by Mr. Drew and
Miss Adams are to be essayed by Mr..
Arden and Miss Hall
Mr.. Arden's supporting company has
complied with most of the demands that
have been made upon it and it is cid has
teen most happily cast in next week s
bill, and as a summer entertainment
THE Butterflies" should prove to be
splendid bill
The Washington times., 1902-07-03
U. S. CONSUL INDICATED.
Charges Made by Secretary Found
Without Basis in Fact.

arainst william B. Dickey, formerly
United States consul at Callao, Peru.
has resulted in a vindlcation. Richard
r. Neill, secretary OF legation at Lima
brought the complaint that Dickey had
inisspent the money OF the Government
II is admitted by the former consul that
he was careles1 in keeping his accounts
hut the department. finds no evidence of
dishonesty.
1t is understood that as a result Of
the Investigation Mr.. Dickey will be re
tanned in the service, a4Hd possibly sent
back TO his station. This, however, can
he done only through action by the
President
The Washington times., 1902-07-03
ARMY RETIRING BOARD.
Detail Eaned and Ordered to Convene
at Omaha.


Under instructions from the Presi-
dent, an army retiring board is appoint
ed by the Secretary Of War to meet at
Omaha, Neb., at the earliest date prac-
ticable. upon the call OF the president
OF the board for the examination OF such
officers as may be ordered before it,
Detail for the board Brig. Cen. John
c. Bates. United States Army; Lieut.,
Col John W. Pullman. deputy quarter
master general: Major Edward j. Nc
CIernand United States Cavalry. as
sistant adjutant general; Capt. Paul F.
Slraub, assistant surgeon; Contract Sur
geon Merton a. Probert. United States
Army; Capt. Robert W. Dowdy, Tweaty-
second Infantry, recorder.
Under instructions from the President,
Capt. John X. Seyburn, Twenty
Infantry. is directed to report to Brig
Gen. John c. Bates United States Army.
president o! the army retiring board ar
pointed TO meet at Omaha, Neb.. at such
time rs he may designate, for examila-
tiOn by the board
The Washington times., 1902-07-03
RESOLUTIONS OF coNDoLENcE.
Faculty of National University Eulogize
Late DR.. Winter.

Resolutions of coincidence with the
family of the late DR.. John T. Winter
were unanimously adopted at a recent
meeting of the faculty of the medical
and dental department of the National
University. in which he was 2 valued
instructor.
The resolutions set forth the many
admirable qualities of Dr. Winter, who
died Sunday, June %. and his untiring
efforts in behalf of the institution ana
give expression TO the profound be-
reavement of his fellow workers.
1t was further directed that a copy
of the resolutions should be suitably
eEgrossed and presented to the family
of their lamented associate.
The Washington times., 1902-07-03
PROVOST HARRISON CALLS.
Believed to Have Extended Invitation
to President to Visit Bar Harbor.

Provost Charles Custis Harrison. of
the University Of Pennsylvania was an
afternoon caller at the temporary ex-
ecutive Offices yesterday
Provost Harrison said he came to see
Mr.. Roosevelt on business of q private
nature. AS Mr.. Harrison is one of the
leading summer residents at Bar Har-
Dor, Ne. 1t is understood that his call
was TO invite the President to stop
there as his guest on the Maine trip
during August.
Prior to his conference with the Pres
ident however, Mr. Harrison would not
speak upon this point
The Washington times., 1902-07-03
General Bell Made Instructor.

Brig. Gen. J Franklin Bell. who
achieved such success in crushing the
insurrection in the provinces of Batan-
gas, Laghna, and Tayabas, has been or
dered home from the Philippines to take
charge Of the general service and staff
college at Fort Loavenworth, which will
open on September l.
The Washington times., 1902-07-03
PLACED ON RETIRED LIST.
Lieut.. Col. Charles K. Wynne Reaches
The Age Limit.

An order has been issued placing
Lieut.. Col Charles X Wynne, deputy
surgeon general Of the army. upon the
retired list on account Of age by opera
tion of the statute.
Colonel Wynne entered the army in
1861 from the State of New York He
served with great credit throughout the
civil war and was breveted three times
for gailant and meritcrious se-vice g.
The Washington times., 1902-07-03

ready a large number of tickets have
aeen sold. There will be two perform
fnces tomorrow, ore in the afternoon
and the other at night and the engage
ment will continue until the 18th in
slant, inclusive.
The Washington times., 1902-07-03

First-class rooms, = per month: 75c load
Pianos 5Oc. Trunks. 25c. Estimates furnished
Tor storing and hauling West End storage GO.
Down town office. northwest corner Iith ard @
,ts, Wareroou-. 22d and sts. Chas E.
Baaos, Presilent
The Washington times., 1902-07-03
LOCAL MENTION.

Celebrate the Fourth by ordering Reisinger's 5
ice cream, Il gallon. 25j G. Phone East SOP
The Washington times., 1902-07-03

Money to lend at 1, and per cent on real
estate. Frank I. Rawlings, 1905 Penna. Ave.
The Washington times., 1902-07-03

Tents, All Sizes, Cheap. Mosquito Nets. 25c
Chicken wire. zoe 100 feet: Blankets lightly
damaged, 25c; Tool Bags, worth So zoe; 200
-c.1s 90 = u-'- W. & CO. ~ nj =
The Washington times., 1902-07-03
Fireworks! ]. Jay Gould's.
Storage, Storage.

Two packs frecrackers Sc; Roman candles, &c;
rockets, wheels. ~ 9TH
The Washington times., 1902-07-03
Hot Tamalea and Chill Con Game

At the Ranch 5J7 ST. NV. Come round.