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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-19
Discrimination Against
Their Appointment
Alleged.
MRS. J. ELLEN FOSTERS CALL
She Asks the Commission 20 Institute an
Enquiry and Grant Such Redress as
the Facts May Require-Men Row Ia
vo-ed by Officials.

Numerous complaints have been re-
ceived by the Civil Service Commission
that there is a disposition en- the part Of
the heads Of many Of the departments TO
select men instead Of women from the
eligible list when clerks are required, and
an investigation will be made
Mrs. j. Ellen Foster, d prominent at
torney Of this city. yesterday called on
the Commissioners and asked for an en-
quiry into the matter. She said that il
many instances men had been chosen for
places where women stood higher on the
eligible list. both in the length Of time
their names had been listed for position
and the percentage acquired at their ex-
aminations.
While admitting that there were many
reasons Justihably actuating heads OF the
departments in their selection Of clerical
help, she insisted that prejudice against
her sex existed TO such an extent that
women were at a decided disadvantage
with men in securing appointments after
passing the civil service examination No
specific charges were made but the com
plant covered the entire ground Of gov
ernmental service.
In the Treasury Department. although
the women employees constitute two-1fths
OF The entire force, these are not Of re-
cent appointment, but have been there.
for the most part. for many years. and all
Of the new appointments have been con
fined to the male sex. This is not the
first complaint Of it's kind, and the Com
mission has for some time been accumu-
lating evidence that will enable it to con-
duct its investigation On an intelligent
plan 1t is now announced that every ef-
fort viii be made to ascertain If there is
the gross injustice pract. ced in appoint
meH;s that is alleged.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-19
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
Physicians Win Over the Osteopaths and
Christian Scientists.

RICHMOND. Va. March I9.-The physi-
clans have won an easy victory over the
osteopaths and Christian Scientists Tho
Senate committee on general laws yes
bill providing for a special board for tho
examination OF those who desire to prac-
tice the sciences.
This kills the measure. The doctors
Of this city and State made a powerfui
fight against this one. They got mem
bers Of the profession and friends from
all over the State TO telegraph the Seua
tors 10 oppose the osJeepath bill
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-19
ATE NINETy-sEvEN PANCAKES.
Champion Of HarmonyvaIe Beat a Dozen
WOuld-Be Champions.

GOSHEN. March ia buckwheat pan
cake eating contest took place last niP:.;
over in Harmonyvale. in which twelve
men gorged themselves with the product
Of the griddle ia an effort TO win the prize
OF a silver cup and the title OF champion
eater Of the neighborhoOd.
The conditions we're that each contest
ant must eat not less than twenty Ave
pancakes. and the person eating the great
est number over that to be declared win
neT. The contest was held at Squire
Hulls house. The way the pancakes dis
appeared was a caution until each hal
eaten twenty-five. and then some Of them
began to weaken. and one By one they
quit until only one, Morris Flynn re-
manned, and he ate ninety-seven-
The three next highest had eaten s.. Al,
and g.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-19
MERGER REPORT CONFIRMED.
Chicago and Northwestern Combines
With Rock Island.

CHICAGO, March 1e.-The CON bi nation
Of the Chicago, Rock Island, and Pacific
and the Chicago and Northwestern Rail
ways is reported on good authority.
Giving weight 10 the report was the
phenomenal rise in the stocks Of the
two roads in the past ten days and des-
patch from South Bend, Ind. stating that
the Moore syndicate. headed by ". II.
and J. II. Moore. is in negotiation with
the divers Of South Bend, 70 take over
the latter's holdings in the Northu estern.
The MOOres control the Rock Island.
President Leeds Of the Rock Is9sud, is
reported to be the choice for president
Of the consolidated roads Next to the
Vanderbilts the divers are the leading
holders Of the Northwestern Railway is
sues
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-19
RAN AWAY FOR FEAR
OF FAIR KBA4UCKIAN
Racine, Wis, Loses One Of
Its Officials.
Woman Grew Jealous Of Nelson's Atten-
lions to Another, and He Fled TO Es-
cape Her Wrath.

RACINE, Wis, March I9--Coroner
Henry Nelsnn has disappeared, and it is
thought he is in Chicago.
Nelson eft Racine stating that he had
aeeepf5d a lucrative position in Mime
apOlis but it was learned later that Mel
SCa had net a woman az Louisville, KY,
and had promised to marry her
He brought her 10 this city, but tired
Of her and paid marked attention 70 an
other woman
The Kentucky woman, learning Of this
on Saturday. threatened TO shoot the eOrO-
Ier unless he married her within TWEEN
ty- Jour hours
Nelson became greatly alarmed. and
fearing he would be killed made many
promises 70 the woman
The Eext day he disappeared
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Both Treated foE Mad 80 Bite.

ROADSTOWN, \. J., March 1s--B. S.
Dixon. who was bitten by "a mad DOG.
returned with Dr. E. s. -Fogg from the
Pasteur Institute, New York DR.. Fogg
accidentally goc some Of the blood from
Mr. DiNon's hand in a cut on his own
hand, and 10 was necessary for him 60
take the treatment at the PasteUr In
stiJute.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-19
NEW FLOUR RATES MADE.
Important Freight Meeting Held at St
Paul

ST. PAUL. March 1S.-One OF the most
important freight meetings. from a north
western standpoint. this season. was held
yesterday, when lake and rail rates on ex-
port and Domestic flour and products in
.cidental thereto we're determined upon.
The -four rate was cut cents from the
tariff in effect wheE the season Of 1901
opened.
This season the lake and rail rate on
domestic -four viii be % cents TO the
seaboard, and 1919 cents on the export
business.
These rates are 8 cents under the
agreed all-raH rate. the recognized differ
entail allowed the lake carriers.
These new tariffs viii take effect on
April l.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-19
DEATHwATcH ON CONDEMNED MAN
Vanstavern, Who Is to Hang Next
Month, Is Penitent.

PHILADELPHIA. March I9.-Sherin
Sell, Of Camden. has set the deathwatch
on Samuel Vanstavern. the wife murderer,
who IS to be executed in the Camden eoun-
" Jail April s.
The condemned murderer has become
penitent under the direction Of Father
Caulfeld. a young priest connected with
the Church Of the Immaculate Conception.
Vanstavern's counsel do not contemplate
making any further effort in his behalf
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-19
TO SURVEY FOR NEW ROAD.
Route the Queen Anne's Extension VIII
Probably Take.

DENTON. Nd, March l9.-Mr. William
d. Uhler and a corps of assistants will
soon begin the survey Of the proposed
southern branch Of the Queen Anne's
Railroad. He viii start at a point De
tween Denton and Hobbs. touch Federals-
burg thus traversing about fourteen or
fifteen miles OF Caroline territory. From
fredericksburg the route will likely be to
Sharptown, and then a direct line TO
Salisbury and Snow Hill. This branch
viii about double the mileage Of the
Queen Anne's Railroad Company, and, il
IL believed Will double It's business.
Seventy leading taxpayers OF DentOn
have petitiOned the town commissioners
to build WaterwOrks this year. and IL is
likely that action viii be taken promptly
II viii be unnecessary 70 have additional
legislative authority, as d law passed
some years ago authorizes bond issue.
Il is thought that a plant sufficient for
the town can be constructed for less than
$4,000.
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IIreconcilable element reported de-
termined to embarrass the majority
on floor Of the House. General tariff
revision and change of State political
platforms involved
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-19
RAN AGAINST HUSBAND AND WIFE.
Was Beaten by the Man and Defeated
Woman by One Vote.

HAMMONTON. n. j.. March I9.-In the
election for school directors yesterday
Mrs. Jennie Price Ryan was defeated by
one vote by Thomas H. COggey Mrs.
Ryan Is the wife OF Rev. James B. Ryan.
pastor OF the Rosedale Methodist EpisCo-
pal Church, who was recently elected JUS
tico OF the Peace over Thomas II. COggey
by los majority.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-19
BISPHAM'S VOICE SNAPS.
The Famous Singer Has to Stop in
Concert

WORCESTER, Mass. March Is--David
Bishop, while singing before a crowded
hall last night, under the auspices OF the
Friday Morning Club. was forced TO retro
and may be compelled TO give up his en-
gsgements for some time.
Bisphall gave a dramatic reading Of
'Enoch Arden" for an hour. and then
sang twice. While singing a third song.
and when half through, his voice snapped
had he had TO leave the stage
Dr. A c. Getehell. a throat specialist.
was called He refused % permit Bis
Pham TO continue the performance and ad-
vised him 10 give up all engagements
scheduled for next week Later. after
treatment by Dr. CeteheII. Bisphaulrs
voice was slightly improved in strength.
but the artist could speak only with dir
fculty and could not utter a musical note
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-19
SILVER DOLLARS
DAUGHTER IS Sad
Inspector Investigating Her
ElOpement With Policeman.
Madden, the Groom, Is Said to Have An
other Wife-Mystery Succeeds Ro-
nance IN the Affair.

NEW YORK, March 1S.-lIystery has
succeeded TO romance in the eIopment of
Silver Dollar Smiths youngest daughter.
which followed the celebration Of her sis
ter's wedding last Tuesday
All the neighbors were astonished yes
terday when they heard that Inspector
Cross had ordered an investigation Of the
elopement. They were more astonished
wnen they heard the rumor that young
Policeman Joseph Madden. the pride Of
the Bowery squad. had not reported for
duty. and that he had another wife Iiv-
Ing.
All the east side knows Silver Dollars
pretty daughter Gussie and the smooth
faced boyish policeman. II has been talk
ing since Wednesday about the romantic
eIopement. and yesterdays news was a
big surprise
Captain Richard Walsh. of the EIdrIdge
Street station. found himself distinctly
up against it as soon as he began the
investigation under orders from InsDec-
tor Cross Though crushed. il was said
by her grief. the plucky young bride. il
was said, by her attitude completely
baiiied the experienced policemen and re-
fused 10 give them any satisfaction. By
taking this position she has made il i'm
possible TO prove any charge OF bigamy
against Madden, II such should be
brought.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-19
CHURCH PREVENTS A LAWSUIT.
Decl1red That Warning Ministers Were
Violating It's Ruling.

YORK. Pa. March IA York county
jury will not have the opportunity TO de-
eide whether Rev Jacob Aldinger, a mem
Der Of the old order Of German Baptists.
slandered Rev. Jacob Kurtz when he de-
clared in his parlor that Kurt did not
possess the Holy Spirit.
The German Baptist Church has Just
decided that it is contrary 20 the rules
Of the Church for brethren 10 20 TO law.
and Rev Mr. Kurtz thereupOn withdrew
his suit for So. 900 damages. He first
attempted 10 make Rev Mr.. AIdinger re-
tract his language but this the latter
refused 10 do
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-19
Lost Life Trying to Save Money.

BRIDGEFILLE. Del. March 1S-8rs.
James SalmOns. Of Cambridge. lost her
life yesterday while trying 10 recover 500
from her home, which was in flames. She
went back for a tin box containing the
money. and turned 20 leave the building.
when she was overcome by the fire
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-19
TWO FINE SPECIMENS
OF Physical Manhood.

No form Of athletic exercise demands such per
feet physical condition as prize fighting Every
muscle In the body must be- fully developed and
supple and the heart, lungs and stomach must
act Go perfection
Whether endorse prize fighting not. II
Is nevertheless interesting TO know the manner
by which men arrive a. such physical perfection.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-19
Died While Looking for Bail.

BRIDGEVILLE, Del. March 19--The
wife Of Levin McGlOtten, of near FederaIs-
burg had a warrant sworn out for his
arrest yesterday, and McGlOtten was go
ing 10 Cambride 70 secure bail when he
died Of paralysis
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-19
Salt Sir snoils His Lenses

BRIDGETON. n j.. March 19--F Z
Barker, photographer. has found it nee
essary 20 suspend business and send his
lenses to Germany for treatment. the salt
air having injuriOUsly affected them.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-19
CRUSADE AGAINST RATE POOLS.
Interstate Commerce Commission Asks
for Injunctions.


CHICAGO. III. March 19.-The Inter
state Commerce Commission has disclosed
its plans for its crusade to prevent vio-
lations Of the Sherman antitrust law BY
railroads. The Commission has seized
upon the railroads - weapon.
the injunction, anC zRthose
Copies Of petitions f5f inju1Stiofs in
suits which will be begun today we're
served yesterday upon the general Off
GERS Of all railroads centring in Chicago
This WIS the immediate result OF the visit
Of W. A. Day. attorney for the Interstate
Commerce Commission who arrived yes
terday from Washington.
The bill declares there have been re-
peated violations OF the Sherman anti
trust law by pooling. rate cutting 10 fav-
ored patterns and other Determinations.
and il is alleged that further violations
are threatened.
The testimony of Hill and Hartman
as well as other railroad kings before
the Interstate Commerce Commission Is
said TO have furnished the basis for these
injunction suits.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-19
Brother Keeps Mum, Too

Madden left the Smith home Monday
morning, il was said yesterday. directly
after il became know that Inspector
Cross had begun an Investigation. A
few minutes after he left he teiegraphed
20 his bride 20 meet him on West
Broadway. near Ciahin's store She
hurried there. ard il is said that he told
her he was going 10 Philadelphia 10
see some friends until the matter blew
over Her brother. Tony Smith. was de-
spatched 70 Philadelphia 10 bring Mad
den back so that he would not lose his
place on the force.
At Madden's home it was denied that
he had left town. His mother declared
that he was stiU in the city and that he
was at his home yesterday morning The
idea of his ever having been married az
all was scofed at
Captain Walsh said that he had inves-
tigated the case as far as he could, but
that the statement of the Smiths that no
marriage had occurred bafiled him. If
they stick 10 that" said he. why. that
ends it. II takes two wives to make a
bigamist" He said Madden had been a
splendid policeman According 10 one re-
port Madden was married three or four
years ago. but never lived with his wife.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-19

TalITOads. The Cor
upon the railroads
the injunction, anC
giant cO-poratiou@.
Ha-Fa= - -.fF4F,--,
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Bride Is Only Eighteen.

Gussie Smith is only eighteen. She Is
pretty, well educated, and very popular.
She was graduated last year, and young
Madden was almost her hrst sweetheart
They have been keeping company for
over six months. Madden is a fine. manly
looking young fellow OF twenty-five.
smooth-shaven and sthIetic-Iooking. He
served through the Spanish-American war
in the Seventh Artillery. and did gallant
service at Santiago. He has distinguished
himself on the police force BY some bril-
liant captures Of thieves.
The home Of the Smiths was the scene
Of great festivity last Tuesday night. he
occasion being the welding of Miss Mary
Smith to Isaac Littenburg, a wealthy east
side merchant. The wedding celebration
lasted al night. Madden was there. and
he spent most Of he time in the company
Of the brides pretty young sister.
The following afternoon Madden and
Miss Smith walked into the parlOr and in
formed Mrs. Smith that they had been
over to New Jersey and had been mar
ried. According TO report they exhibited
a marriage certificate.
The first hint Of trouble came Monday.
That day the papers printed picturesque
accounts Of the wedding and following the
appearance OF the newspaper accounts.
Inspector Cross appeared at the Eldritge
Street station he had a talks with Cap
tain Walsh On the police records Mad
den hg-res as married man. Inspector
Cross instructed Captain Walsh to III
yestigate the report The brides mother
denied it.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-10-23

tainmeut ard enjoyment. Under the
P.uucefote regime reception 81 she
British embassy had ali the atatcilness
~ q court Junction and rarely occlsret
oftener than once during a winter.
SIR Michael Herbert although belong
irr % one az the eldest ard mos, diatin-
auishea families Of England is exeess-
inrIy Democratic ga his personal hatits
ana ideas u IS predicted thas be MI
achieve popularity ar oace because De -
aproochsble. witty. ard in sympathy With
the country
with these characteristics and with the
assistance 20 MS wife. diplomats here eH-
rcct "a see triurarhs even EreateT than
Joseph Chamberlain has predicted. it -
Ainted that the ambassador hss been
promised very Substantial rewards u he
discounts ihe hostility feis toward Eus-
land ga account 90 Tee oBcr war and The
AAsso modus vivsndi
Sir Michael VIII De- gfvea d place %
She Hizh Joint Commission shou'd that
spectacular tribunal az Diplomats - ths
two countries ever he revived lHkl!nsT
of q desire to rsivan,rc This body with
Sir Michael as ZEE leading spirit reach
Washington from london ard afs nQio'i
as siruilFins The creat t1rils to Del come
mittef to tae energies ~ this the ynune-
esq % the auitassadors beth ln point n
years ana service
sir Michael Herbert S. abe brother ~
the Ead ~ Pembroke aad MoateamerY
His ultrriar. 60 r1frr leila WIIsea ar-
cufred in the spring ~ isss lic has two
sons THE eldest slaney Henry Herbert,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-10-23
FIVE BODIES RECOVERED
Awful Results Of Chicago Fire Are
Beina UncoNercd

Chicago. oct. Pour Of the five bod
les taken to the morgue from the FIRE
in the plant Of the Glucose Rcfing com
pany last night have been ldeuuaeG- They
are:
otto Trap. Edward steinke. Andrew
Woselka. Jassrh Barry.
Il is almost certain that several morc
bodies are lying in The ruins. but the heat
OF the debris has prevented lremen from
making any search today. and the exact
number is not known. Seventeen checks
have not been returned 10 The supcrin-
tendent. but i've Of the men holding miss
ing checks were seen durlng Tire day. A
switchman declares that he saw four
men slide down water pipe. and il Is
known that one man Jumped into the
river ana made his escape. This dinin-
ishes the list 10 twelve, granting THAI ell
the holders OF the missing checks were
killed with the exception ~ the men who
have been seen today
The fact that there was but one fre
escape in the building has determined
several city officials 70 order an inresti-
cation 10 determine whether any blame
lies with the city building Inspector
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-10-23
TWO GRAINS
ARE LOWER
Wheat Down Giving to Fair
Weather and LiquiditiOn.
SHARP DROP IN CORN
Provisions Closed Steady and
Considerably Higher.

Chicago Oct Flower prices IN grains
ruled today on the board of trade. due
principally to excellent weather and gen
eral liquidation. December wheat closed
&c lower, Dec Inber corn was 3lq3se
lower. while oats closed &c higher. jan
nary provisions closed from 59i25zc
higher.
Early prices in wheat were lower, in
aueacad by the starp drop in corn and
good weather eor the movement and the
longs liquidated freely during the opening
hour Guod commission house buying o.
the decline. together with the bulish
tendercy of local traders. caused an u
turn. December, however, was inclined
TO drag and recovered but little Of the
early loss Statistics We're mainly favor
able 10 lower prices. December opened
a shade higher, to aQl%c lower. at 721zc
to 1874, declined TO l2Bc and after rally
ing to 72la, closed &c lower, at 72ZGl724sc
Clearanccs OF wheat and -four equaled
500 bushels Primary receipts were
l,425.c0o bushels, against $4,000 bushels q
year ago. Minneapolis and Duluth re-
rorted receipts of GU cars, which. with
local receipts Of s. cars-3 contract grade
nude total receipts for the three points
OF 75e cars. against 75l last week and e5S
Il year ago
Good weather for drying out corn and
report that a prominent operator had dis
posed of his December holdings oolE ed
a decidedly weak tone 10 the maTNCt at
the opening. There was quite a heavy
selling pressure early, but offerings were
well taken by commission houses and
brokers. It was rumOred that much of
the buying was for the operator men
toned and this started shorts to cover
and prices rallied as a consequence. De
cember opened 1z@-c lower. at 497s@50lsc.
and before any support was given the
price had declined to 49lsc, but d iirIner
tone developed during the latter part Of
the day. sales being made at 593sc The
close was 144@sc lower, at 5oA d5G5sc To-
cal receipts were 227 cars, with - Of con-
tract grade
oats were dull, with prices steady.
There was a slight decline early, il SYM
pathy with other grains, but commission
houses We're good buyers Of May, which
caused firmer feeling. The close was
steady, with December 1sc higher, at
1850: after selling between Sic and 319s
q3izc. Local receipts were III cars.
Provisions were somewhat loNor at the
openeing, due to the lower prices OF hogs,
but a good demand developed and the
market was remarkably firm, considering
the weakness in grains. The close was
steady, with January pork 1211c higher at
$5.671s. January lard closed sc higher.
at $9.05, and ribs were 5Q15zc higher. at
SS.275z.
Estimated receipts tomorrow: Wheat.
50 cars; corn, 2s0 cars; oats, 30 cars;
hogs, 1900 head
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-10-23
PAID HoNoRs TO GEORGE
Late Admiral sefridge Was One of
Few


Washington, Oct. 22.-The late Admiral
Thomas Oliver Selfridge was probably
the last American alive who helped 10
pay funeral honors TO the memory of
King George III. of Great Britain.
The old sailor went into the navy in
1878, two years before the death Of the
monarch who waged two losing wars
against the American people. selfridge
knew great deal about the sea when the
old king died and he was kept at sea
practically all the time. as there was
then, as now. a great shortage of OH
GERS.
Then a young MILDLY. he was serving
in the West Indies when the loyal sub
jects OF King George heard of his death.
The United States being at peace with
Great Britain. it was necessary for the
American man-of-war to dress ship.
The feeling which the American enter
tanned for the king at that time was not
permitted 10 interfere with the proper
observance OF the amenities Of the Occa-
sion. So when the time came Selfridge.
with the other youngsters. manned the
sides adm stood at respectful attenuon
while the salute was being fired.
The dead admiral was probably on one
payroll longer than any other mortal
For eighty-four years he drew q salary
from the treasury o. the United States
Louis XIV. the Grand Monsrque. was on
the throne for three-qua-ters of 3 cen
fury He did pretty we'll but he Was
nine years short of the record made by
the elder Admiral Seifridge. His son.
also Rear-AdmiraI, has been on the re-
tired list since just before the Spanish
war. So he IS already one of the older
rctiraa aa-nLro-s