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The Washington times., 1902-03-13
SPEED OF TABULATORS
In THE CENSUS OFFICE
Mr.. William Jenifer, of Texas,
Holds Quality Record.
Robert Pelham, Jr., of Michigan, Breaks
Ali Former Records With But
Per Cent Errors.

One of the sections in the manufac-
lures division of the Census Office has
for the past two months been engaged in
parative statement of the figures of the
industries started during the census year,
during the decade from 1890 to 1888, and
prior thereto.
Some thirty or more clerks were en-
gagged in the tabulation and the average
number of schedules tabulated daily for
each clerk ranged from 300 to 600, and the
greatest number tabulated by any one
clerk was by Mr.. w. A. Bolinger, of Kan
sas. who. up to February 1. held the rec
ord Of sos schedules tabulated in six and
one-half hours time.
About this time, however, Mr.. Robert
Pelham, jr., of Michigan, set the mark
considerably higher by tabulating 1,150
schedules in one day, or not quite twice
the average, which for that day was 591
schedules. Mr.. Pelham tabuIated $50 Of
the 1,150 schedules in a little less than
four hours time, and upon the examina-
tion of his work by the comparers 1t was
found that he had not sacrificed accuracy
for speed. but had maintained his quality
record By doing the work with trifle
more than l per cent of errors.
When his work was commented on he
said he did not start in to break the rec
ord until after II o'clock, and that IL he
had started at 8 o'clock, when he was
fresh, he could have tabulated at least
1,50O schedules that day. and was willing
to wager that he could do it.
Failed to Break the Record.
One day last week another clerk. count
ed as one of the most rapid workers in
the entire department undertook to break
the record and proved that the schedules
could be handled about as Mr.. Pelham had
claimed. He succeeded in tabulating 1,i36
schedules (about twice the average clerks
work for the day. in about five hours
time. but his errors, both in number and
proportion, SO far exceeded the errors
made by Mr.. Pelham that the Iatter-who
was not engaged on the work at the time
and therefore not in competitiSn-still
holds the record for that class of work.
While in the agricultural division last
year Mr.. Pelham also demonstrated that
his early training in the mailing depart
ment of a Detroit newspaper still serves
him in good stead by successfully treat
ing and arranging several thousand farm
schedules that had been looked over"
three times by other clerks. counted
among the most efficient in that division,
but who had failed to get them in the
shape desired by the department, for the
crop editing.
To Mr William Jenifer of Teyas ha
longs the quality record for the tabula-
tion mentioned above, he having tabu-
lated 600 schedules in one day without an
error,
The Washington times., 1902-03-13
JURY Saves COLE
FROM THE GALLONS
Guilty as Indicted Without
Capital Punishment.
WILL GO TO PRISON FOR LIFE.
Negro Accused of Fatally Stabbing Al
bert Hawkins at Deanwood Park Last
August, While in Attendance at Col
ored BARRIERS Picnic.

Guilty as indicted, without capital
punishment was the finding of the jury
in the case Of MarceIlus Cole, colored.
whose trial for the murder Of Albert
Hawkins. also colored, ended yesterday.
The verdict was returned at 10 O'Clock
last night. after the jurors had deliber-
ated several hours. The finding means. in
effect, life Imprisonment for the con-
victed negro.
Story of the Crime.
Tho crime of which Cole was con-
victed was committed at Deanwood Park.
on the night of August is last, between
10 and IL o'clock. On that date the local
colored BARRIERS gave a picnic at that
place. Among those who attended were
Cole and Albert Hawkins, who. up to that
time. were considered good friends. Dur
ing the night Cole visited a refreshment
table, which was in charge of Mrs. Hat
tie Daley, also colered.; There he ate
part of piece of watermelon with a
friend. In doing this Cole used his pocket
knife, which. it is said, had a blade about
three inches in length.
While Cole was at the table some
dishes were broken. After he walked
away from the table Mrs. Daley followed
him and demanded that he should pay for
the broken crockery. One word led to
another. and finally. it is said, Cole
struck Mrs. Daley in the face with his
hat, and later with his fist. The woman's
husband. who was present, demonstrated
with Cole, and friends of both parties in
terfered to prevent a personal difficulty.
In the struggle Hawkins took hold of
Cole, throwing his arms around him and
pinioning his Coles arms to his sides.
During all this time Cole held his knife,
which was open, in his left hand.
Hawkins Exclaimed He Was Stabbed.
Later Hawkins released his hold upon
Cole, but as he did so he sank to the
ground and exclaimed that he was
stabbed. 1t was not until then that any
one realized what had happened. An ex-
animation showed that Hawkins was
stabbed in the left thigh. AS soon as
relaxed his hold upon Cole the
latter ran away. He was pursued by
some people who heard that Hawkins was
assaulted and soon overtaken. Hawkins
was hurried to the city, but died before
be could be taken to hospital for treat
ment.
The trial was begun on Monday, Cole |
being represented by Attorney John w.
and the Government by Dis
trict Attorney Gould. Several witnesses
were called to testify on behalf of the
defence. Cole did not go on the witness
stand The case was submitted to the jury
yesterday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock. at
which hour Judge Anderson finished his |
charge.
The Washington times., 1902-03-13
DAUGHTERS GUESTS
OF DISTRICT REGENT
Mrs. Croissant EntertainS
Columbia Chapter.
Mrs c. w. Fairbanks, the President Cen
eral, Makes a Forcible and
Patriotic Address.

Columbia Chapter, Daughters of the
American Revolution, was entertained
last evening by the regent. Mrs. ]. d.
Croissant, at her home, 1717 @ Street
northwest The exercises began with a
solo by Miss Grace DeRiemer entitled
Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean," the
chapter joining in the chorus. Mrs. Mary
Pritchard and Mrs. Thomas A. Broadus
were chosen members of the council, and
the following were elected to membership:
Mrs. Mary F. Cristie, Mrs. NJ. F. Walter,
Mrs. Caroline F. B. Greegor. The name
of Mrs. V. Y. Brown was presented as
candidate for membership.
Mrs. Mary S. ingalls, then gave a recl-
tation and Miss Irene Smith, of Milwau-
kee, sang solo, THE Chase" and as an
encore, Largo by Handel. Mrs. Apple
ton P. Clark, 1r., read two original short
stories. "A Mans Way" and "The Great
est Effort of Her Life" Mr.. St. John
Hartsock sang a solo. accompanied by
Miss May Ingraham Bell, entitled Sailor,
Take Care,'' also "a Son of the Desert"
Miss E. B. johnson read an original dia-
lect sketch and was followed by an Italian
as an encore Dearest Heart"
Address by Mrs. Fairbanks.
Mrs. c. W. Fairbanks, president gen.
eral, captured all hearts in a forcible and
patriotic address. which was frequently
interrupted by applause. Mrs. Mary S.
Lockwood. the State regent for the Dis
trict of Columbia; Mrs. Herold Main.
deputy State regent and Mrs. Miranda
Tullock. vice president general in charge
of organizations, all made brief ad-
dresses. The literary part of the pro-
gramme was concluded with a solo by
Jennette Greegor. Refreshments were
served by the genial hostess. and most
agreeable social hour followed.
Among those present were Mrs. c. W.
Fairbanks, Mrs. Mary s. Lockwood. Miss
Lillian Lockwood. Mrs. Miranda Tullock,
Mrs. Hershal Main. Mrs. E. B. Johnson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Appleton P. Clark. tr., Mrs.
II. s. Hartsock Miss Mary Hartsock. Miss
Bell Pettigrew, Mrs Ernest Smith, of
Wis, and her daughter. Miss
Irene Smith; Mr.. st. John Hartsock. Mr..
Victor G. Croissant of Seattle. Wash;
Mr.. Harry F. Pierce, Mrs. Collins, Mrs.
Jessie Bailey. Mrs. Root, Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. F. Walters, Mrs. Caroline F, E. B.
Greegor. Miss Jennette Greegor, Mrs. "
Y. Brown, Miss Brown. Mrs. Roger. Mrs.
Edwin Fowler. Mrs. George Beach. Mr..
and Mrs. Mary S. ingalls,. DR.. and Mrs.
Laws, Mrs. Thomas p. Cleves, Mr.. and
Mrs. Nathen Prentess, DR.. and Mrs. Davis.
Of New York; Mr.. and Mrs. 5. |. Bes-
selivre and their daughters, Miss Nellie
and Miss Jessie; Mrs. E. L. Pierce. Miss
Florence Pierce. Mr.. and Mrs. Ingraham
Bell, Mr.. ]. d. Croissant. Mrs. Mary Pat
rick, Mrs. Sallie ]. Broadis, Mrs. NJ. z.
s Davis, Mrs. De Riemer, and Miss Grace
De Riemer.
The Washington times., 1902-03-13
ADVERSE TO ToRRENS SYSTEM
But Till Companies Assert 1t Would
Not Affect Their Business

The attitude of the various title COM
panies in this city is adverse to the pro-
posed Torrens title system. although they
state emphatically that it could in no
way reduce their business.
Members of several of the title COM
panies were seen yesterday relative to the
bill now pending in Congress in relation
to the recording of titles to land. They
were unanimous in the assertion that
should the measure be adopted, it would
not affect their own interests In the least.
They hold that the people would be slow
to adopt the system. and that 1t would re-
''uire more time in the transaction Of
IL business than is at present consumed
by the title companies. Various other
technicalities are bound to arise, it is
claimed, that would hinder the success
full execution of the work by the Govern
ment. and throw the bulk Of the title busi-
ness back into the hands of the COM
panies now controlling it.
The Washington times., 1902-03-13
PUBLIC CAREER OF
JOHN PETER ALTGELD
RECEIVER GETS DIVIDENDS.
Order In the Suit Over Ex-Captain Car
ter's Property.

NEW YORK, March 12.-The United
States, seeking to recover moneys which
Oberln NJ. Carter. now in Jail, misap-
propriated, brought suit against Carter.
J. H. Paul. and others, in which F. w.
Hubby. jr, was made receiver of Car
ter's assets.
Hubby alleges that among these assets
are 800 shares o. Baltimore and Ohio pre-
ferred stock and 100 shares of Hooking
Valley preferred, which Carter had
turned over to Paul, and which the re-
ceiver has been unable to get possession
of.
Hubby got an order today from United
States Judge Lacomb, directed to the two
railroad companies, commanding them to
pay to the receiver. pending the litiga-
ton, all dividends on the stocks.
The Washington times., 1902-03-13
LOAN FOR KRETOL COMPANY.
Security for Money Advanced Now the
Only Drawback.

Capt. Richard F. Knox. the receiver of
the Kretol Chemical Company. has en-
tered into possession of the property and
has about completed negotiations for a
loan with which to commence the opera
tion of the company's plant. The only
question as yet unsettled is the matter
Of security for the money advanced.
An effort is being made to induce the
person advancing the money to accept
the receivers certificates, but should that
fail it is likely that a general mortgage
will be placed upon the property. AS soon
as this matter is out of the way Captain
Knox will commence the examination of
the books and the preparation of his re-
port as to the condition of the company.
Under the ruling of the court this pre-
liminary statement will have to be sub
mitted within thirty days from the day
of his appointment as receiver.
The Washington times., 1902-03-13
RELIEF OR ANNEXATION.
Opinion on Cuban Situation by Illinois
Central Vice President

MEMPHIS. Tenn, March IL. T. Har-
ahan, SECOND vice president of the Illi-
nois Central, passed through Memphis.
Tenn, today en- route for Chicago from
Cuban, where he has been for some time.
Asked about legislation regarding that is
land, he said:
at will be a great injustice to the peo
pie of that country if Congress falls to
afford them any relief through a reduc
tion OF the tariff on their products as
specified in the Dingley bill. a reduction
of 20 per cent would afford them some re-
lief. but they should have at least so. The
latter reduction would build up the sugar
and tobacco interests of the island won
derfully.
IF no reduction is made / believe that
the conditions there are such that the
people will apply to the United States for
annexation"
The Washington times., 1902-03-13
WANTED FOR MURDER.
Richmond Detective Searches for Fugi.
tives in Washington.

Richmond arrived in this city yesterday
morning. They are looking for Sam Mil
Ter. alias "Pittsburg Eddie" and James
Allen, alias Sand House." two colored
mer. who are charged in the Virginia
capital with being implicated in mur-
der committed Saturday night.
All of the downtown alleys were
searched, and a trip was made to Jack
son City. where. it is said, the two men
we're seen, but without success.
The Richmond sleuth was accompanied
by Detective Sergeants Baur and Lacy, OF
this city.
The Washington times., 1902-03-13
FULL AUTHORITY TO BUILD.
Railroad Companies in Cuba Secured Re-
vocable Permits to Erect Lines.

Secretary Root yesterday. in reply to
resolution, transmitted to the Senate a
communication from Governor General
Wood and Minister Villalon. of the Cuban
public works. as to what railroads were
being built in Cuba. and the authority
under which they were being constructed.
1t shows that thirty-eight revocable per-
mits have been issued by the military
government of Cuba for steam and cleo
tric roads. With five exceptions they
were all built on private property, for
the use Of plantation or industry, each
within its own right of way entirely. ex-
cept at the places where public highways
are crossed. ~t.= 4sz -
With regard TO the right of way over
the latter, revocable permits have been
issued by the military government, the
corporation or individual being bound to
remove the road from the crossing upon
demand of the authorities.
The Minister says that all the require
ments Of law had been complied with in
each case, and the revocable permits had
been granted only after the several mu
nicipal, provincial, and State officials had
been heard in the matter.
The Washington times., 1902-03-13
BIG DROP IN PRICE OF EGGS.
Now Retailing for Fifteen Cents a Dozen
and Are Plentiful.

The rise of the thermometer has had
an opposite effect upon the price of eggs.
At the present time they are retailing at
10 cents per dozen. Owing to the large
demand for them. however. dealers say
they do not expect "A further decline.
During the severe winter weather
short time ago the price rose to 45 cents.
and even when the traffic was resumed
the prices remained high. Last Friday
eggs were retailing for So cents but since
that time they have fallen to 10 cents.
The quantity of eggs received in this
city last Saturday, it is stated, broke all
previous records in Washington.
The Washington times., 1902-03-13
Dr.. SHA DE,
EXPERT
SPECIALIST.

No matter what our trouble may be, have
''free talk with DR.. Shade.
Thirty years practice. Located in Washing
ton over ten years. His acknowledged ability is
second to in the successful treatment OF all
complicated diseases. He has the finest equipped
electric parlors and Offices outside % New York
city. His appliances are Of the latest and the
uest now in by scientific physicians in
America and Europe, which he in conjunc-
tion with his celebrated Eclectic Home Remedies.
SAMPLE OF WHICH Is BEING PLACED At
THIS TINE IN EVERY HOME IN THE DIS
TRiCT. II you fail to receive free box of
DR.. SHADES CELEBRATED ECLECTIC LIVER
and STOMACH CURE, call or send 10 the Office,
corner Thirteenth and G Streets. The lady in
charge will wait on YOU at once. eGtf.tu th. sat
The Washington times., 1902-03-13
GEN. STANLEY'S CONDITION.
All Hope of His Recovery Has Been Aban-
doned

There was practically no change last
night in the condition of Gen. D. S.
Stanley. United States Army, retired, who
has remained in an unconscious condition
at his home, 2ll9 o Street northwest,
since Monday. DR.. Edwin C. Carter. United
States Army, his attending physician,
stated at a late hour that he thought
tha: General Stanley would survive the
night. but intimated that all hope of his
recovery had been abandoned.
General Stanley has been a sufferer from
Bright's disease for nearly two years,
but 1t was not until last Saturday that
the disease took an alarming turn. Two
OF his daughters arc with the general
ana kilograms have been sent notifying
the other two daughters and the only son
OF his serious condition. Mrs. Stanley
died about six years ago.
The Washington times., 1902-03-13

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Mrs Mary E. Lewis. of Tanner. Cilmer Co,
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Discovery and Pleasant Pellets for they cured
me when doctors and other medicines failed
For fifteen years J suffered untold misery
When commenced taking Dr. Pierce's med:-
cines, had given up all hope of ever getting
we'll, I could not lie down to sleep. and every
thing I ate would almost cramp me to death.
Was very nervous and could hardly walk across
the room. I only weighed ninety pounds when
7 commenced taking thea medicines six years
ago; now weigh one hundred and forty pounds
and am having better health than ever before.
My friends all say they can hardly believe thatI
am the same person after being sick so long
have changed to be robust and rosy checked"
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets invigorate
stomach, liver and bowels.
The Washington times., 1902-03-13
SUES FOR PERSONAL INJURY.
Trial of Case of Miss Mason Against
Thomas R. Marshall

Hearing in the suit of Miss Maud NJ.
Mason against Mr.. Thomas r. Marshall,
to recover $4,000. claimed as damages
for personal injuries. was begun yester-
day before Chief Justice Bingham, in Cir
cult Court No. 1.
Miss Mason alleges that on the after
noon of September Is. 1897. she was run
over by a horse and wagon owned by the
defendant. and under the charge OF one
Of his employees. AS a result Of the acci-
dent Miss Marshalrs skull was frac-
tured.
On the date of the accident she was
just returning from a bicycle ride. and
was near the corner of Thirteenth and H
Streets northwest when the accident oc
Cured. Messrs. ]. w. Kinsley and Clay
ton E. Emig are named as counsel for
the plaintiff.
The Washington times., 1902-03-13
MAN AND MONEY TAKE FLIGHT,
He Was to Procure Change, But Miss
Wallace is Still Waiting.

Miss Annie Wallace. residing at 2253
Cleveland Street northwest, reported to
the police last night that a young man,
representing himself as an herb doctor,
called at her house about o'clock yester-
day evening. She says the man was very
persistent, and in order to get rid of him
she purchased n bottle OF herb medicine
for which she was to pay 81.
Miss Wallace gave him s., and, having
no change, he volunteered TO go to a near
by store and get the bill broken. Up to
an early hour this morning neither the
bill nor the doctor had been seen or heard
from. The police are investigating the
case.
The Washington times., 1902-03-13
COMPLAIN OF CZAR'S TARS.
Russia May be Asked to Explain Clash
at Nieuchwang.

Mail reports from Nietchwang. China.
on the conflicts which occurred in the be-
ginning of the year between the Ameri-
can sailors of the Vicksburg and Russian
soldiers. are beginning to arrive, and may
lead to further action on the part of this
Government with a view to obtaining a
satisfactory explanation from the Russian
authorities. 1t now appears that the
sailors of the Vicksburg were attacked
without reason in their own club room by
Russian soldiers, and would have been
cruelty handled had IL not been that they
managed to beat off their prosecutors.
Mr.. Henry E. Miller, the United States
Consul at Nieuchwang. lodged vigorous
protest with the Russian commander. On
the whole the State Department is in
clined to believe that the Americans were
unjustly attacked.
The Washington times., 1902-03-13
SCHLEY TURNED AWAY.
Philadelphia Policeman Refused Admiral
Admission TO Academy.

PHILADELPHIA, March 12.--AdmiraI
schley is here as the guest of Col. A. K.
Mcclure. after attending banquet last
night, accompanied by Mr. Mcclure. he
sought to enter the Academy OF Music.
'.ASre there was a meeting Of Irish pa
triots, to which he had been invited, by
means of the stage entrance.
He presented his invitation TO the keep
er at the door. who told him that the
stage was full and that there was no
room for him.
Colenel Mcclure then asked the police
man 10 call the sergeant in charge. but
he said: THE stage is full and you've
got TO get out Colonel Mcclure and his
guest left
The policeman said today that he did
not recognize either Admiral Schley or
Mr.. Mcclure
The Washington times., 1902-03-13
IN The AIR.
The Germs Of La Grippe Are Conveyed
Through the Atmosphere.

No one can escape the La Grippe germ because
yrhen an epidemic OF the disease is prevailing the
{ ir is laden with it.
The reason that everyone does not have the
disease at the same time is because the persons
who are enjoying perfect health are able TO
cessfully resist and throw off the infection, while
those who. for any reason, not in the best Of
health, fall ready victims.
The Washington times., 1902-03-13
new HIGH EXPLOSIVE
HANDLED WITH SAFETY
Public Tests of Joveite at
New York City.
Exerts No Force, 1t Is Asserted, Except
When Detonated-Hammered
and Set on Fire.

NEW YORK, March 12.-Joveite. a high
explosive, put forward as a safe substi-
tute for dynamite, was subjected to a
public test this afternoon in the basin of
Jerome Park reservoir. The test was con-
Quoted by p w. Pratt, president of the
company that makes the explosive, in the
presence OF Fire Chief Croker. a repre-
sentative of the bureau OF combustibles;
II. B. Reed, Subway Contractor McDon-
AIDS general superintendent, and a num-
Der of engineers. chemists, and mining
men.
Burns When Ignited.
The powder is a yellow, odorless sub
stance. resembling coarse corn meal 1t
burns vigorously but quietly with a white
smoke, like that from gunpowder, but
there is no perceptible smoke or odor
from its detonation. 1t is said that It
can only be exploded by illuminate deto-
nator.
1t was hammered and shot into today
and set on fire and man handled in every
way that those present could imagine the
most careless workman guilty of, but
nothing happened that was not according
to programme.
In one test a ffty-pound case was placed
on an anvil and 50-pound weight
dropped on it from height OF about for
ty feet. The impact set the joyeite on
fire, and when the flame shot from the
box, there was a great ducking of heads,
but it burned up harmlessly in cloud Of
smoke, scarcely charring the box.
Power When Detonated.
To show the power of the stuff when
detonated, ten grammes. about twice an
ordinary shotgun charge, were placed In
a mortar. under a sixty-two- pound weight.
The explosion hurled the projectile 800
feet in the air.
The final test was the touching off of a
stack of thirteen cases. each containing
fifty pounds of joyeite. The crowd unwill-
ing TO take too much on trust, scattered
TO a distance. There was pun of smoke
and fame, lasting several seconds, and
after it was all over the charred boxes
were seen to be still standing stacked.
In seven cases Of the thirteen the con-
tents remained intact.