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The Washington times., 1902-01-26
OLYMPIA IN COMMISSION.
Cruiser OvcrhauIed and Repaired,
Ready for Sea.

BOSTON, Jan. 25.-The Olympia the
flagship of Admiral Dewey at the battle
of Manila, was again placed in commits
sion this morning, after having been out
of service since November s. 1899.
She has been completely overhauled.
and is now the finest ship of her class
ailoat.
Every inch of the ship has been gone
over. and today the olympia is as spick
and spar as s400, 600 in repairs can make
Il ship.
A feature of the Olympia in her new
dress is the new igurehead which now
adorns her bow. The figurehead is life
size and represents "A heroic young woman
in howing drapery holding above her head
an American eagle about to take flight
From the pedestal to the eagles head.
the figure measures about seven feet
The figure is a reproduction in part of
the classic statue, THE Winged Vic
tory. and thirty thousand pounds of
bronze were required in its making.
memento plate bearing the Inscription;
Manila Bay. May, 1885, has been pIaced
on the after bridge. and extends clear
across the width of the ship.
ON the forward turret is a memorial
tablet placed by the laddies of Olvmnio
with al inscription which reads: Grid
ley, you may fire when ready"
The Washington times., 1902-01-26
CHURCH DIFFERENCES
CAUSE OF TROUBLE
Why Mr.. Cornwell's Child Is
Withheld From Him.
REGARDS AUNT As HER MOTHER

The main cause OF the trouble between
him and his dead wife's mother and sister
concerning the care of his daughter. Mr..
Burt F. Cornwell states. is because of the
differences of their religious beliefs. He
Is Protestant he says, while his sister,
in-law, Miss Mamie A. Morrissey and his
mother n-law. Mrs. Elizabeth j. Norris
sey. who now have the child In custody,
are Catholics
After the death of his wife, who was
Miss Katie A. Morrissey. of Richmond.
Va, Mr.. Cornwell allowed the child to be
taken to the home of his sister -in-law
and mother law, in that city. Some
time ago, however, he decided to- take
the little one under his personal care, and
asked that she be returned to him. Mr..
Cornwell states that mis- relatives refused
to give up the child. and he instituted
legal proceedings in the Richmond courts
to regain possession of the child The
court, however. decided to let the child
remain temporarily in the custody of its
aunt and grandmother.
A few days ago Miss Morrissey and her
mother went to Baltimore to attend the
marriage of a relative and took the child
with them. 1t is said that it was their
intention when returning from Baltimore
to visit relatives in this city.
When they arrived at the Sixth Street
Station, Miss Morrissey and her mother
were served with an order issued by JUS
tice Bradley, of the Supreme Court Of the
District, on the petition of Mr.. Cornwell.
requiring them to produce the child in
court on Thursday morning last and show
cause why 1t should not be released to Mr..
Cornwell, its father.
The latter now states that Mrs. and
Miss Morrssey, having been notified OF
the issuance of the order by the court.
left the city for Richmond. Va. on the
first train, taking the child with them
They thus removed the little one outside
the jurisdiction Of the local court, but
Mr.. Cornwei says that proceedings are
now going on to bring the matter before
Richmond tribunal, with the end in
view of returning the child to this city
by legal process.
The Washington times., 1902-01-26
LEXINGTON STREET LIGHTS.
A Change From Electricity to Gas
Is Suggested.

Change From Electricity to Gas
Is Suggested.
Mr.. Walter C. Allen. the Electrical En-
gineer. yesterday submitted to the Dis
trict Commissioners report upon the
lighting service in the subdivision of Eek
ington. suggesting an important change
over the existing conditions.
He states that for number Of years
prior to July /. 1897, lexington was
lighted by about 100 incandescent lamps,
erected at private expense. From that
date the District assumed maintenance,
but it was soon discovered that the serv-
ice was unsatisfactory, the lamps often
burning low and going out.
Mr.. Allen says that, acting upon his
Recommendation. the Commissioners, in
August. 1897, ordered that these lamps be
changed to gas lamps. Before the work
was undertaken, he says a protest was
filed by the North Capitol and lexington
Citizens Association against the proposed
change, resulting in withdrawal of the
order. Mr.. Allen says the service is very
unsatisfactory still. He therefore renews
his recommendation that the service be
changed TO gas lighting. giving a list Of
nights during the past calendar year when
the lights were out. This list shows from
twenty-seven to 109 lights out on twen-
ty-seven nights during the year.
The Washington times., 1902-01-26
NEW TURBINE YACHT.
Boat Intended for 4. l.. Barber to
lie I.4OO Tons Burden.

LONDON. Jan. z5.-The turbine yacht
which the Hon. c. Parsons is building for
Mr. A. l.. Barber will be about l,+O0 tons
burden. Her length is designed to be
26O feet inches. and her maximum
breadth 80 feet 3 inches.
A comparison of the fuel consumption
of the turbine steamer King Edward and
the paddle wheeler Duchess Of Hamilton,
both of the same class, made by TIE same
builders, and plying on the clyde. shows
that the turbine boat does not suffer
when one considers her higher speed. The
figures for the season show that the King
Edward burned ,i29 tons 10 cwt oil coal,
and covered total mileage OF iZ,ll6,
meaning S.47 miles per ton of coal used,
and an average speed of lSl2 miles per
hour
The Duchess of Hamilton consumed
l,I5S tons 13 cwt of coal, covered lo,6Oi
miles, being SS1 miles per ton, ana an
average speed of 1612 miles per hour.
The Washington times., 1902-01-26
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY SMOKER

Plan Adopted by Scientists to Unif,
and Further Work of Bureau.
The members Of the United States Geo
logical Survey assembled at Carroll Insti
tute Hall Friday evening. and engaged in
the second OF the series Of smokers" ar
ranged to bring the members of this bu-
reau together socially.
The Geological Survey is the logical re-
suit of the several smaller surveys that
were started in the early seventies. II
has grown from mere exploring party to
one Of the most important bureaus of the
Federal Government.
In 1878, Congress abolished all Of the
existing surveys. and referred the matter
to the National Academy of Sciences for
Its consideration, and recommendations
The Academy appointed committee
which was composed of the following emf
nent men: o. c. Marsh, James d. Dana,
William b. Rodgers, ]. s. Newberry, w.
b. Trowbridge. Simon Newcomb. and Alex
Agassiz. This committee made a careful
Investigation of the subject, and its rec
concentrations were adopted by the Ma
'ional Academy. The report was trans
dent of the Academy. Prof o. c. Marsh.
on November %. 1873. Congress created
and defined the work of the Survey. and
the President appointed the late Clarence
King its director.
Originally planned for the preparation
of topographic and geologic map of the
United States. the Geological Survey has
grown into bureau of information, es-
peciaily relating to the resources of the
country. The economic value of the work
OF this bureau is tremendous
Vast amounts of money have been ex-
pended upon ill-considered enterprises.
which. with the knowledge which can now
be furnished by the Survey. would have
been saved. In the matter of railroad
building alone, the work of the topogra-
phic corps is inestimable.
The scope of the work has been en-
larged from year to year, until it now in
cludes the preparation of a topographic
base Nap of the entire United States; the
study and mapping of the areaI geology
upon this base; the examination OF the
geologic structure and mineral resources
of the national domain: the gathering of
the statistics of mineral production; the
study of artesian and surface water sup
ply of the United States; the mineral
and agricultural classification of the pub
lie lands under survey and cooperating
with the Bureau OF Forestry of the De-
partment of Agriculture.
The Geological Survey is a bureau of re-
search. Its work, to large extent, is
the discovery of unknown facts and prin-
ciples, and the scientific coordination of
these and all known facts and inductions,
within the scope of its work, in such a
form that they shall subserve the use of
both the Government and the people; the
latter to include not only the farmer.
prospector, miner, owner of lands, inves-
tor. and mining and civil engineer. but
also the most highly trained students,
teachers, and specialists.
The present organization of the Sur
vey, is perfect. and the corps OF men that
met socially last night are doing work
that is placing the United States among
the foremost as promoter of civiiiza-
tion and culture.
The Washington times., 1902-01-26
BIG FIGHT DETAILS STILL SECRET.

| the Chicago and Alton road, terming it
! a subsistence company.
Mr. Hartman under pressure. finally
recollected that he was chairman of the
| executive committee. Relations between
| the old and new companies were gone
/ over
An amazing bit of testimony wedged
! its way in when Mr. Prouty asked Mr..
! Hartman if he frequently indulged in
$50, 000 600 transactions on general talk"
Frequently answered Hartman.
promptly.
Quite frequently
Yes, sir
To Protect Union Pacific.
Clements, Mr.. Hartman explained that at
the instance of Mr.. Morgan the Bur-
lington property was secured, as it was
thought such purchase would protect the
Union Pacific.
AS to the Northern Securities Company
and its members, Mr.. Hartman said he
hoped, and was confident, that the lines
merged would get so close together as to
dissipate the prevailing distrust of pub
lished tariffs, and to prevent unjust and
illegal discrimination, thereby favoring
the general shipper.
The roads. he stated, In the combine
were for a common purpose TO make busi
ness by common interest growing out
of the natural avenues of traffic. 1t is
not necessary, he declared, to organize 4
securities company to do something il
legal.
That the company called the Northern
Securities Company could overcome the
natural condition and kill competition he
denied He insisted that the merged
roads are today entirely independent.
Mr.. Prouty-1sn't the thing the public
is interested in the rate?
A.-No.
Mr. Prouty-shouldn't the public have
a voice in the matter?
A.-Not necessarily.
No Traffic Pool.
| He denied any agreement to divide
| transcontinental traffic, and told Judge
Day no pool for diverting traffic was
/ known to him. The traffic is not di-
vided he declared.
Mr. Knapp-What was the purpose of
! the Union Pacific foreclosing the South
ern Pacific?
A-To prevent its falling into hands
antasonistic to the Union Pacific.
Mr.. knapp-That is TO say, the sole in
! ducement was for the future welfare of
the Union Pacific?
A.-Yes, sir; and also the Southern Pa
cifc.
Rates Not Changed.
! Mr.. Prouty-How about maintenance of
transcontinental rates?
Al know of no change.
MIR. Hartman was then excused, and he
hurried away TO catch a train.
Commissioner Knapp announced that
Mr.. Hill would not be recalled. and the
latter has started back 20 New York.
The {. b. d q. Deal.
George B. Harris. President of the Chi
cago. Burlington, and Quincy Railroad.
gave a statement Of the manner in which
that concern changed hards, and how the
property was leased from the Chicago
Burlington. and Quincy Company. In or,
der to complete this deal. J. p. Morgan
agreed to raise some $50 00G, coo. which
was given 10 the shareholders who wished
to dispose of their interests for cash.
Mr. MeIIen Called.
President Mellen. of the Northern Pa
cifIc. was called, and his testimony closed
the Investigation. The commission ad-
iourned. and left for Washington tonight
where the grain rate question will have a
further hearing.
The Washington times., 1902-01-26
LADY COOKS NEW CRUSADE.
Relatives Anxious to Restrain u.r
From Wasting Mouey.

LONDON. Jan. 25.-The relatives of
Lady Cook, formerly Tennessee Claain.
are celebrating how to prevent her from
making ducks and brakes of her money
she is now staying at Claridge's Hotel
mere. engaged in an endeavor to persuade
eiersymen, bishops. and others to helm
her IN a new purity crusade
Up till now she has met with only
severe refusals. but her proceedings
hitherto are understood TO have been
merely preliminary skirmishes. If her
relatives do not succeed in restraining
her big battles will follow. for. like
carrie Nation. Lady Cook believes that
she has divine mission to upset the
conventonalties of life.
AS FAR as is known her ladyship's in
come is about $50, 900. The popular
idea that she is millionaire is quite
mistaken. The bulk of Sir Francis
Cooks estate was hers only to the ex
tent of life interest.
The Washington times., 1902-01-26
4 Coice From
the People.

To the Editor OF The Times
The mutations of time cause us
poor fellow -mortals to assume
many positions on the checkerboard
of life. Certainly this has been the
case with your correspondent,
who, during a somewhat eventful
career, has held many positions
thereon, both elective and ap-
pointive, and finds himself in his
declining years in the double corner
of the board, moving backward
and forward in a monotonous. un-
eventful way, working for and re-
ceiving small pittance from his
Uncle Sam"
Sunday, therefore, is looked for
ward to with eager anticipation,
for on that sacred day of rest. with
The Sunday Times, filled, as it was
on Sunday last. with the latest and
most interesting news and litera
ture of the highest order, even one
eircumstanced as is your humble
servant can pass at least one day
of unalloyed pleasure
Permit me, in my own behalf and
in behalf of thousands of others
situated as myself, to thank you foi'
The Sunday Times. and to wish you
continued success and prosperity
for your energy and enterprise in
giving us such a paper.
s. NJ L.
The Washington times., 1902-01-26
Fund for Prof. Leo wheat.

An appeal is being made to musicians,
the music-loying people, churches. and
temperance organizations. to contribute
TO a fund being raised TO support Prof
Leo p. Wheat during his remaining years
Prof. Wheat is son of the late Rev. DR..
Thomas Wheat. prominent Episcopaiian
clergyman. and a communicant at the
Church of the Epiphany. He was edu-
Gated in Europe, and graduated from the
Conservatory of Music at Leipsc He
has always responded generously to calls
for his art but is now unable to work.
Droop & Son are named as the custodians
of the fund
The Washington times., 1902-01-26
LOE D R0SSLYN DIVORCED.
Court Grants the Separation Asked
for From Countess.

EDINBURGH. Jan. 25.-The suit of
Lord Rosslyn fo.' divorce from the count
ess on the ground of desertion came up in
court today. The court room Was dense
ly crowded
The earl, who wore a heavy overcoat.
with astrachan trimmings, appeared to
be very weary of the whole affair. lie
testified in tiresome way that his wife
had refused to live with him constantly
since 1896. He had repeatedly prayed her
to return to him, and had also sought
the Intervention of friends but without
avail.
The earl said that in the past five years
he had earned 6 600 year from his the
atrical and literary engagements, and had
an additional allowance from a friend OF
{ 500 wear.
After hearing all the evidence In the
case the court granted the divorce.
The Washington times., 1902-01-26
WAR ON THE SMOKE NUISANCE.
ComInisrion~rs vigorously Prosccut-
ing the Producers of SCOT

ing the Producers of SCOT
The District Commissioners, through the
Health Department. are continuing their
efforts to enforce the anti-smoke law
few days ago the officials of the Wash
ington Traction and Electric Company
were fined $50 in the Police Court for vio-
lation of the law. their offender being
the smoke stack on Thirt cen and a ha II
Street.
Last Monday letters were sent to the
chiefs of the United States Government
bureaus where the stacks have been emit
ting black smoke. Friday the Com
missioners received letters from the
Public Printer and the Director of the
Bureau OF Engraving and Printing in ref
erence TO the matter. The Public Printer
said in effect that it was impossible with
the present plant to avoid the smoke at
times
The Director OF the Bureau of Engrav-
ing and Printing said that the plant was
being overhauled and that when the re-
pairs now under way were finished IT
would be in position to conform with the
law
Friday cases were brought up in the
Police Court against Messrs Frank H.
Hight, the manager of the New Willard
Hotel, and Charles F. and John A.
Schneider, proprietors of the Union Iron
Works, and Thomas 7. Cloward, the fore
man in charge OF the roundhouse of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company Each
forfeited his collateral. $40.
Jury trial was demanded by Mr. Charles
f. Hood, in charge of the Pacific Build
ing
The Washington times., 1902-01-26
study of Federal Law.

The National University of Law, of this
city, will make the study of Federal ad-
ministrative law one of the principal fea-
lures of its curriculum. Lectures will be
given on governmental contracts and
claims by Mr.. George 4. King. Col.
George P. Davis formerly of West Point.
will instruct in the subjects of mill
tary law and courts martial. Other lee
turers viii be Mr.. Frank l.. Campbell. AS
sistant Secretary of the Department of
the Interior. and Mr.. Samuel V. Proudft
and Assistant Secretary Milton f. Allies
The Washington times., 1902-01-26
A CARD
TO THE
PHYSICIANS S

Several reasons which Will JUS
! tify the Medical Fraternity In rec
/ ommending Hattie VI. Shnckiette's
Establishment for ShampOOins,
| scalp and Facial Treatment and
| Manicuring.
Hattie NJ. Shacklette has been
located in Washington for nearly
\ ten years.
She is thoroughly familiar with
every principle of the business in
t which she is engaged.
She possesses perfect chemical
knowledge of every preparation
used in connection with her treat
ment.
She manufactures her own
preparations.
She uses no 'steaming process
or knife of any description in con-
nection with her facial treatment.
Every comb. brush. and mani
curing implement used in hc!. es-
tablishment is thoroughly disin
fected after each treatment.
She has spared neither time,
trouble. nor expense in order to
familiarize herself with he meth
ods of the most eminent authOri-
ties on the highest development
of physical beauty, having spent
much of her time in Paris for this
purpose.
She is always ready and willing
to be interviewed in regard 10 the
purity and efficacy of her prepar;i-
tions, the advisability of l.er metn-
Ods. etc.
Her experience dates from two
years of hard labor ina large drug
store. While employed in that
capacity. she became convrrsant
with woman's demands for neri-
torious toilet articles--ihings
which were worthy of implicit
confidence. Not finding them. she
resolved to pursue Il course of
study which would enable her to
supply this demand in ii satisf;c-
tory manner.
After spending several months
in New York. she finally opened
offices in this city. manufacturing
Il complete line of toile, prepara-
tions, which by reason of their un-
rivaled purity and effectiveness
obtained immediate recognition
from the best people.
She has accomplished most
gratifying results in connection
with the hair and scalp, having
been eminently successful in her
treatment of typhoid heads" thin
"scraggy" hair. falling hair. white
flaky dandruff. and yellow, oily
dandruif. Hundreds of eases of
absolute badness have been
cured by her treatment.
Considering the nature OF the
treatment. her charges are very
reasonable.
Careful and artistic manicnring
(''LorenZ method J. .:5c
Shampooing. using torir and
massage mo ammonia or boIsiX),
JOc
Facial treatment, for pimp!cs,
blackheads, lines, or iiabbincss,
81.
Her offices will be found com
pletc in every detail.
The Washington times., 1902-01-26
"Grindcrsv Frightened Him.
Movements of Naval Vessels.

Leonidas. arrived at Culebra January
81; Alert. arrived at Mare Island January
%. sailed from San Francisco for Mare
Island; Hannibal, January %, sailed from
Lambert Point for Port Royal: Marietta
January "a. sailed from Culebra for Co
Ion; Dolphin, January "a. sailed from San
Juan, for survey duty; Kentucky. arrived
at Kobe January "a; Solace. January 20
sailed from Manila for San Francisco. via
Honolulu and Guam; Atlanta. January b.
sailed from MOntevideo. for Port Stanley
Falkland Islands; New Orleans. arrived at
Annoy. January %.
The Olympia was commissioned yester-
day at Boston.
The Washington times., 1902-01-26
Hon. Lnustin spnIding Dead.

LoCkPoRT, n. Y, Jan. 25.-Hon.
Laustin Spalding. former Consul at AK
La ChaDelle under President Cleveland,
died this morning as result of pa ra
was seventy years old, and father of
Sheriff Gurney SpaIding and Deputy
Sheriff William spal1ing of Lockport, and
Lawyer Lyman A. spalding, of New York
The Washington times., 1902-01-26
DISTRICT REFUSES TO PAVE.
VnfayOrabie Report on MIR. Camp.
bells Request.

MIR. c. NJ. Campbell OF 1343 Harvard
etreet northwest. has addressed the Dis.
trict Commissioners with reference 10 the
pavement of the Sidewalk from the curb
te the building line, in froTt of the build
ing used by the Postofiice Department al
Mount Pleasant.
Mr.. @. b. Hunt. the Computing Engi-
peer. reports that the request of Mr.
Campbell cannot be granted. He says the
sharing OF the District in the paving OF
private property cannot be considered
He says the transaction referred TO by
the writer cannot row be entertained, as
the officer who made II is no longer in the
Cistrict employ.
The Washington times., 1902-01-26
SUCCEEDS Mr.. KELLER.
Mr. Morgan Recalled From the
Special Embassy to Russia.

Mr. Edwin V. Morgan, Second Secre-
tary of the United States Special En-
bassy to Russia. has been recalled TO
Washington to accept the position held
by the late Thomas T. Keller as chief
clerk to the Third Assistant Secretary of
State.
Mr. Morgan was associated with AS
sstant Secretary Peirce when the latter
was Secretary of the United States En-
bassy to Russia
The Washington times., 1902-01-26

ance with Mr.. Schoenborn's plans. Presi-
dent Millard Fillmore took great in
terest in Mr.. Schoenborns work, and
visited him frequently at Mr.. Walters
office.
1t was President Fillmore's desire that
the old Capitol should be kept intact. and
have the original structure touched by
the wings as slightly as possible.
The Washington times., 1902-01-26
CHARGED WITH ASSAULT.
Negro Frightened Woman and 9th
ers With Big Knife.

Negro Frightened Woman and 9th
ers With Big Knife.
Thomas Mead. a negro, employed at a
livery stable near Eighth and E Streets
northwest, was arrested yesterday by Po-
liceman Samson, charged with an assault
upon Mary Johnson. of 412 Temperance
Alley northwest. Mead went on ram
page with a big knife, it was said. after
he had imbibed freely of liquor in the
afternoon. He visited the Johnson wom-
an whom he did not know, according to
her statement to the police. Mead chased
the woman and others out of the house
into Temperance Alley. where there was
excitement for a few moments. He then
entered d nearby saloon broke glass,
and was about to leave the place when
Samson arrested him. The prisoner was
locked up at No. 1 station for a hearing
tomorrow
The Washington times., 1902-01-26
ICAPITOLsDOME
ii DESIGNER DEAD.
Mr.. August c. Schoenborn Was for Half a
Centuryia Leading Architect of
Washington.

Mr.. August G. Schoenborn. who for over
half century was one of the leading
architects of the city. and the designer of
the dome on the Capitol, died at an early
hour yesterday morning at his residence
1873 d Street northeast. Death was due to
the infirmities attendant upon old age.
Mr.. Schoenborn was born in Suble.
The Washington times., 1902-01-26
biological Society In Session

The 34Sth regular meeting of the Biolog-
ical Society of Washington was held last
night in the assembly hall OF the Cosmos
Club. After the business session. Prof
F. A. Lucas. of the National Museum
gave an address up"" "A Phase of the
Blue Fox Question" followed by an ad-
dress upor "A Seed Planter" by Prof
David Griffith. After lecture by Prof
Rodney Il. II. Trus>hpon The Physiology
of Sea Water" the meeting adjourned