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The Washington times., 1902-08-05
BIG RAILWAY DEAL
ON FOOT IN SOUTH
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Railway traffic alliance would be Of
much Importance to the Frisco cam
pany. and would be in tune with the
general tendency toward combination
and harmony throughout the railroad
territory of the South.
Report at Fi,st Denied.
a report that the St Louis and San
Francisco was actually 20 acquire the
Georgia Central system. which was cir
culated today, was denied in official
quarters. but it was practically admit
ted that a traffic alliance was not I'M
likely TO be consummated
An incident in Central Georgia affairs
today and on Saturday was a short run
Up in the price OF the company's income
bonds on the New York stock exchange.
This advance was asc-ibed TO the exist
ence of a considerable short" interest
involved il which were rumored to be
some prominent firms.
A private tip was sent out about sixty
days ago that the interest on Georgia
Central First incomes was to be re-
duced from per cent to per cent.
Contracts Maturing.
a lot of the bonds. 1t is understood.
we're sold short. the contracts being at
seller sixty days"-that is. the seller
having the privilege of delivery any time
within that period
Some OF these contracts are now ma
turing. On Friday last the prices of
both the first and second Georgia Cen
tral incomes were offered down on the
exchange. the first incomes selling as
low as SOFA and the second incomes
at So.
On Saturday a rally began, and today
the first incomes sold as high as ss
and the second incomes at 41% The
shorts. It was said. were having trouble
in extricating themselves.
The Washington times., 1902-08-05
ARCHBISHOP IRELAND
said TO BG AMBITIOUS
Head OF Catholic Foresters
Utters Severe Rebuke.
Says Ireland Desires to Be the Richie
lieu Of America, and Is OPP
posed to the Order.

CHICAGO. Aug. 4.-"Archbishop ire
land wants TO be the Richelieu of Amer
lea He sees in the formation of the
American Federation Of Catholic Socie-
ties a menace TO his own ambitions.
Hence the innuendoes he cast at the
organization.
'He wants 10 be it and he finds in
stead that the organization is it He
wants 10 be consulted on all public
questions. He was solid with Mckinley,
and he is currying favor with Roose-
velt."
These statements were made today by
T. II. Cannon, high chief ranger OF the
Catholic Order of Foresters and second
vice president of the American Fedora
tion OF Catholic Societies, in reply to
certain statements made by Archbishop
Ireland in his ST. Paul address yester-
day
The Washington times., 1902-08-05
FOOD TREATMENT.
Old Stomachs Made Over.

Improper medicine knocks out as many
stomachs as bad food but proper food
will nearly always restore the health
that Nature intended.
Il suffered with chronic constipation
for long time and two years ago be-
came an invalid. being unable to retain
anything on my stomach" says Mrs. F.
NJ. Buss CT Millersburg. Ky.
Physicians pronounced II catarrh Of
the stomach and bowels. In fact. the
entire alimentsry canal was involved.
caused, they said. by continued use of
purgatives. For several weeks | could
not retain more than teaspoonful ot
any kind OF fluid at any time and at this
stage OF my Illness friend suggested
that | try Grape-Nuts
Il commenced by taking only q tea
spoonful at time of the water poured
while boiling. over two teaspoonfuls of
the Grape Nuts. In five days | was
able TO digest teaspoonful OF
the Grape Nuts themselves, and in less
than month could digest an ordinary
meal. can eat anything now, after
having used Grape Nuts for nearly two
years. and am entirely cured of consti-
patton. 1t is wholesome, pure and in
food"
The Washington times., 1902-08-05
CENTRAL LABOR UNION
VOTES TO AID MINERS
Contributes Fifteen Dollars to Strikers
Support Fund-Resolutions Relat-
ing to Stamp Contract.

Little business of interest was trans
acted at the regular meeting OF the
Central Labor Unicn at Typographical
Temple last night. The organization, by
unanimous vote, appropriated sl5 for
the relief Of the ccal strikers in Penn
sylyania. This will support five fam
lies at 80 week. upon which basis the
miners are receiving aid,
Resolutions were adopted thanking the
President of the United States, Post
master General Payne. Frank Morrison.
secretary OF the American Federation of
Labor; Superintendent Meridth, of the
Bureau OF Printing and Engraving. and
w N. Garrett. secretary of Columbia
Typographical Union. No. 101. for their
efforts in securing Tor the Bureau of
Printing and Engraving the stamp con-
tract. and incidentally helping the Fed
eral Labor Union, No. S193.
The Washington times., 1902-08-05
PUZZLES NEWPORT.
Miss Roosevelt Receives Scores of In
vitations From Friends.

NEWPORT. r. l.. Aug. Though it Is
probable that any intention Of disap-
pointing her many well-wishe-s in Now
port is far from the purpose cf Miss
Alice Roosevelt, It is a fact mat she has
a way Of failing to present herself when
and where she Is expected.
On Friday she arrived at Newport en-
a steamer following the one on which
she was expected. and conscquen- ly
scores who hcd been waiting IN hour
failed to see her.
Yesterday morning she was expaated
10 be in the throng at Old Trinity
Church, but the group that occupied the
pew Of Ir. ana Ms. r. Fulton Cutting
did not contain the Presidents daugh-
ter.
Miss Roosevelt has scores OF invita-
tions from friends OF heg family and her
self. but as she is to remain here only
ten DAYS longer all who wish 20 be ser
host or hostess cannot hope to have
their desire met.
Miss Roosevelt spent most Of the dlv
in her automobile. enjoying the drives
in and about Newport. On WeInestsy
she will be the guest Of Col. John Jacob
AstOr on the Nousmahal to witness tie
Astor cup races.
There began at the Casino TO-DAY the
largest society tennis tournament in me
history OF Newport. s. D. Hatch cfiei ed
cups for q mixed double tournament.
and as result twenty-six pairs have
entered, which include many Of the So
ciety leaders, both men and women. 1t
Is a handicap tournament
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NUNS ARE SEEKING REFUGE.
Breton Noblemen and Peasants Protect
the Sisters at Brest.

PARIS, Aug. 4.-Contingents of infan-
try have been sent from Brest to places
where peasants. headed by Breton no
hlemen and landowners, are still guard
ing the converts. Meantime. many nuns
have been compelled to leave the eoun-
try. and they are seeking refuge like
those exiled on the PRONUNCIATION of the
associations law in Spain, Italy, and
Belgium. Some OF the nuns. like those
Of St. Omer. discarded their religious
dress and taught as ordinary school
mistresses
The nuns at st. Omer were found out
and were expelled from the school by
strong force Of police, amid ironicai
cries OF Long live liberty
The prospects Of the French nuns who
have gone to Belgium are not bright. as
the radicals there intend to protest in
parliament against the invasion of the
country by religious orders. 1t is
stated that similar animosity exists in
Italy and to = certain extent In Spain
toward the religious refugees.
The Washington times., 1902-08-05
LOCOMOBILE CATCHES FIRE.
Fire Department Saves Mr. Weaver's
Machine From Destruction.

One of the most peculiar fires that
has resulted in calling out the depart
ment was that at 4:30 o'clock yester-
day afternoon, when David F. Weavers
locomobile began 10 smoke dangerously.
The machine became unruly at the
corner of Wisconsin Avenue and Calves
ton Street northwest, and in a few
moments was so hot that Mr.. Weaver
had to abandon it.
He turned in an alarm OF fire, and had
1t not been for the prompt response of
the fire engine, the machine would have
been wholly destroyed. About SIS dam
age was done.
The Washington times., 1902-08-05
TO ASK ADMINISTRATOR
FOR J. w. ROSS ESTATE
Late Commissioner Left No Will Dis
posing OF Property.

John W. Ross, late Commis=iccer Of
II is probable therefore ihat within the
next few days his heirs will app!y 10
;he Probate Court tor the appointment
for an administrator for his estate.
Ii is believed that the heirs viii elect
the appointmeh. cf AR Francis Eye.
who was for many years Mr.. Ross pri-
yate secretary. and wEo is familiar with
all OF his business interes;' Mr.. RoS.
left an estate valued at about 100000
consisting OF real md personal properly.
Ills heirs are his widow and four chill
dren.
The Washington times., 1902-08-05
JUNCTION RAND
PRISONERS FINED
LORD DERBY IN DEMAND.
Winner of $4,000 Match to Race for
Blue Ribbon.

| NEW YORK. Aug. 4.-E. Z. Smathers.
nouuced that he had decided to with
draw the winner OF the $4,000 match
race at Hartford from his Grand Cir
cult engagement at Buffalo this week
and drive the horse himself in race to
wagon. with n blue ribbon for the prize.
at Empire City Park next Saturday,
The New York Driving Club. of which
Mr.. Smathers is member, will hold its
fifth meeting at the Yonkers track at
that time. and in order to make the
occasion a memorable one Mr.. Smathers
has agreed to drive Lord Derby against
c. X. G. Billings Louise jefferson. the
mare that pulled 4 wagon at Cleveland
in 2:0Sl2 a fortnight ago. and against
Fred Gerken's great trotter The Monk
2:0SA, and any other horses of free
for all class that may be entered to
compete.
Lord Derby's race against The Abbott.
2:G3',, for a purse of $4,000. will take
place On Thursday. August A. the fourth
day of the Grand Circuit meeting. Mr.
Smathers Is greatly pleased with Der
by's present condition. and will back
him to win if the odds against him are
as tempting as they were against Boral-
ma at Hartford I have offered to bet
$4,000 against $4,000 that Derby will
win" ne said yesterday, and l will be
in the ring on the day of the race, ready
to take a lot of It at those odd l be-
lieve Lord Derby can turn the Brighton
track in 2:05. and we know he can trot
all day. The Abbot may beat him heat
or two, but just watch my horse when
it comes to the third heat. Geers is
afraid of him. l know this from the
way he talked at Hartford, after driv-
ing Lord Derby an easy mile in 2:0S"
Speaking of the Hartford race, Mr..
Smathers said his winnings. apart from
the main stakes of $4,000 a side. were
not large.
Mr.. Smathers said the widely circu-
lated report that he and Mr. Lawson
had wagered SAC. 900 on the side was un-
true. THE stakes were $4,000 a side
and there was no other bet between
us. The winner took all. together with
60 per cent of tine gate receipts"
The Washington times., 1902-08-05

company anticipate trouble with the en-
ragged farmers. and for this reason the
prisoner will be closely guarded.
Determined Upon Lynching.
The reports which have reached Alex
andria from Westmcre1anl during the
past few days. which come from promi-
nent business men. are of most alarm
ing nature. II these be true the farmers
are determined to lynca Homer. MILL
ta-y or no military guard Miss Costcn-
tader fuli~ identified Homer as her as
sa.lani Immediately after he was TAI,
in custody.
Sto y Of the Cine.
On the evening OF June 2S Miss Co.'S
tenbader, who was but fifteen years OF
age, was returning from nearby coun-
try store with a pair of shoes that she
he'd purchased. The negro. It is alleged,
jumped from some unierbrush. grabbed
and attempted to assault her. Her cries
prevented him from accomplishing his
purpose ard the negro made of in the
dar rkness.
The news of the alleged assault spread
= "a ONSi t"t auyoinIHs coCntg! axe Wlld-
hre. and In an hour an armed posse was
In full pursuit OF the fugitive Had he
been captured then the trouble OF bring
ing him to Westmoreiaud would noe
have occurred. He would have been
swung to the nearest tree and his body
riddlcd with bullets.
Homer. however, was more fortunate.
lie was captured by the officers OF the
law and, after being Identified BY Miss
Coste enbader, was taken with dispatch to
he iai! at Montross. and later removed
10 Fort Mycr Heights Jail.
During his confinement Homer has
a s-llen mood. ard did not
apparently realize the enormity CT his
rhine. From the first he has declared
lis Innocence and has stated that at the
.ine Of the trial he could prove an
llibi
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case Of sneakers" hiding in the thick
bushes hurling a volley Of rocks and
then running away. The one who was
captured is now locked up in the Potts
vile jail. and it is hoped that others
who were in the affair may yet be
caught. There was a suspicion today
that some OF these who were in the last
nights affair may have been hit. al
though there is no positive proof 20 that
effect
Speaking of the situation at a late
hour tonight, General Goblin said:
Il do no. anticipate anything like
concerted attack. There may be some
casual demonstrations of rowdies. If
there is II will be a very unhealthy
business for those who take part in IT,
That thing must come TO an end.
Beyond a large and turbulent meet
ing Of Lithuanians this afternoon there
has been no demonstrations that l have
heard Of and for some time no instances
OF ins olence 10 the soldiers in the streets
have been reported to me-"
Foreigners Loyal.
The meeting Of Lithuanians was noisy
and tumultuogs, but apparently means
nothing so far as the general situation
is concerned.
The strike leaders said that the for
eigncrs reatfif med their allegiance to
the union. i was also said another
topic OF do , -2as the distribution o:
the relief .nn[ concerning which the
discomfort IS rapidly growing.
At the funeral Of Mr.. Bedall today
the Rev. W. II. Stewart. Of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church who conducted
the services. directly charged the strike
leaders with responsibility for MIR.
Bedail's death, saying that although
they. the leaders, had well known for
several days back that there was grow
ing and dangerous turbulence. they had
made no efforts to check Il.
Father Lanarkiewiez. Of the Polish
Catholic Church OF Shenandoah. I'm
speaking OF the situation today said:
My people are Industrious and fru-
gal, they want TO work, they do not like
The Washington times., 1902-08-05
Looking for Demented Soldier.

The Sixth precinct police have been
notified to look out FOR George Moore.
OF the Engineering Corps OF Washington
Barracks, who escaped from members
of the Hospital Corps yesterday after
noon. he is said to bo s.ightiy dement,
ed. Moore Is white. twenty-five years
old, and Ave feet eight inches In height
He wore n khaki suit of the Engineering
Corps, russet shoes. and campaign hat
with red cord.
The Washington times., 1902-08-05
TRACY BOBS UP AGAIN.
Outlaw in Open Country Heading for
Timber Lands.

TACOMA. Wash, Aug. 4.-Outlaw
Tracy was seen at II o'clock last night
passing Jack Walters place south OF
Wilbur. between the Northern Pacific
and Great Northern roads.
Sheriff Cudahee arrived at Davenport
this morning and went to Reardon on
the next train. Tracy is travelling at
night with pack horses, and is not stop
ping for food. He is in an open country
now, but Is believed 20 be heading for
the timber near Cheney.
sherlhs Gardner, Of Lincoln. and De-
bolt OF Douglas counties, have been out
two nights on his trail.
The Washington times., 1902-08-05
Armistice is Granted.
Butchers Convene Today.

The ninth annual convention OF the
National Retail Butchers and Meat
Dealers Protective Association will con-
vene this morning a 10 o'clock at the
Raleigh Hotel. There are about seven
ty-hve delegates from all parts OF the
United States in attendance, and the
convention will last, it is expected, two
days.
The Washington times., 1902-08-05
RETURN TO WORK.
Electric Linemen of New Orleans Get
Their Demands

NEW ORLEANS. Aug. 4.-The strike
of the electric line men which began
Friday ended today, the street car, cleo
trio light and telephone lines granting
the increased wages asked for.
When, however, the line men return
ed TO work at the Cumberland Telephone
Company, they found number of non
union men there and left. All the
others have given In to the men and
the telephone company is raylng the
wages demanded to union and non
union men alike.
The Washington times., 1902-08-05
Big Packers Are Named.

The corporations named in one de-
murrer are: Swift & Co. Cudahy Pack
ing Company. G. H. Hammond Company.
Armour & Co.. Armour Packing Com
pany. and Schwarzschild G. Sulzberger
All the individual defendants demur
jointly in the other paper. 1t is not
likely that anything will be done with
the case until Judge Grosscup returns
in October. In the meanwhile the tenn
porary restraining order will continue
In force.
The Washington times., 1902-08-05
Should Not Be Ha3ty.

American Catholics nhould not be
hasty to judge while these important
matters arc under fair investigation.
while 1t 10 to be regretted that the
authorities having control OF the reli-
gious orders do not now see their way
clear TO make definite agreement for
the withdrawal from Manila OF the rriars
formerly In the parishes. yet # is hoped
that pending the settlement OF these
various mattCTs they Will reach the con-
ciusion that IL is wise TO do the same
thing Of their own motion and irrespec-
tive Of any agreement to that eject"
The Washington times., 1902-08-05
HELD FOR GRAND JURY
ON CHARGE OF LARCENY
Jesse Jenkins Held On Accusation of
Stealing Horse From John H.
Rupert.

Jesse Jenkins was yesterday held in
bonds of 5000 by Judge Mills in the Unit
cd States branch CT the Police Court to
await the action Of the grand jury on
charge Of grand larceny.
Jenkins. who is about twenty five
years Of age. is accused OF selling a
horse valued at $50 without the consent
OF the owner, John H. Rupert, OF Burnt
Mills. He denies the allegation.
The Washington times., 1902-08-05
Coat Stolen From BUGGY.

William Gancnhurg. guest ut the
81 Louis Hotel. reported to the police
yesterday thnt some enc stole from his
buggy near the corner OF Fifteenth and
samson Streets northwest a light gray
hrnnei coat. containing a number of
mtnthly statements calling for about
S2.Oo0. and receipt for three boxes Of
ten
The Washington times., 1902-08-05
PROMINENT CATHOLICS
MEET AT ATLANTIC CITY
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happiness and contentment Of the Cath
clio Fili?inos.
The whole question Is one OF tact.
Would the presence Of the Spanish friars
in the parishes from which they were
driven tend to renew the disorder which
accompanied their expulsion by the
soldiers OF Agu!naldo2
"lr SO the question Is ended. because
not since the apostle struck the ear Of
Malchus has the sword been invoked TO
spread the doctrines OF the gentle
Chrift, ard the last Of the Roman pom
tiffs equnl 10 any in that illustrious line
Of spiritual kings viii not fall into the
error committed by the FIRST of the Ro-
man pnDcs
The Washington times., 1902-08-05
DIED..

MAHONEY-On Saturday, August . 1902. at
1886 p. m. at 1861 Street southwest, FRANK
". son Of Jane and the late John Mahoney,
aged twenty five years.
Day by day we saw him fade
And gently sink away,
And often in our hearts prayed
That he might longer stay.
light from our household is gone,
voice loved is stilled;
vacant place is in our home
That never can be filed.
By HIS MOTHER.
Funeral at $50 a. m. wednesday, August 9,
1902 Relatives and friends are respectfully in
yited. ell
The Washington times., 1902-08-05
MAY RESUME WORK.
Operators Intend to Mine Coal in Sew
eral Collieries.

WlLKEsBARRE. Pa. Aug. At IS
the obvious intention Of the operators
to begin mining coal In several COL
lieTies within few days. Work would
have begun today in the Woodward col
liery Of the Delaware. Lackawanna and
Western Company had not the fact boen
SO extensively advertised that the strlk-
ers made that mine speciality this
morning and last night
Superintendent Phillips, OF the coaI
department or the Delaware. I,ackawon-
na and Western Co. Sany. said ,odav
That several colllorics OF his company
would soon be open.
Miners Go to Work.
At Warneke washery at Duryea things
were ripe for trouble this morning brt
the trouble did not occur for The sim
pie reason than no attempt was made
10 so 10 work. Mr Warneks said to-
night he had not decided whether h.
would attempt TO work tomorrow or
not.
Both the Oxford and Cayuga mines
near Scranton were In operation all day
IhFee hundred men are at work and 500
tons ot coal were sent to Hoboken. The
Cayuga Will not work tomorrow because
1t is pay day. but will resume on We'd
nesday,
Al the Pettibone mine. in Dorrance-
ton' preparations for resumption Of min
ing are in progress
squad of ii:ty coal and iron no.
lice were cent today to Shenun{lrob
from this vicinity destined for some OF
lhe mines IN That region. where it ia
rumored an attempt Is to bs made IN
soon resume work.
The Washington times., 1902-08-05
KNIGHTS Leave for Coast.

Twenty-eight delegates from the
washington lodges OF the knights of
fythias left over the Pennsylvania Rail
way last night TO attend the convention
10 be held In San Franciseo, beginning
August II. The convention will last
about fifteen days.
The Washington times., 1902-08-05
mrs. WAUGH'O DEATH
DUE TO ACCIDENT
Verd ct Rendered by Coro-
ner'S Jury After inquest
Witnesses Testify That the Motorman
and Conductor Could hot Prevent
Car From Striking Her.

After hearing tie testimony of a
score or more witnesses. the Coroner ;
jury yesterday morning returned a YER
diet of accidental death over the re-
mains OF Mrs Maria Waugh. eighty-one
years of age, who was struck by street
car OF the Metropolitan Railway. near
the corner CT Thirty-frst Street and
Dumbarton Avenue northwest, on July
! q, and who died at O'Clock Sunday
morning as a result OF the injuries she
received. The body of the aged victim
was removed to Undertaken Burch's es-
tablishme..t to be prepared for burial,
after which it will be taken TO her late
home, 2901 o Street northwest. The ar
rangements for the funeral have not yet
been completed.
The inquest was begun at II o'clock
in the squad room at the Seventh pre-
cinct police station and was presided
over by Deputy Corone. Glazebrook.
who ofiiciated in the absence of Coroner
Nevitt. The members OF the jury were
shown the remains, after which the tax
lnB VI testimony was begun.
Witnesses to the Accident.
a number OF citizens who witnessed
the accident took the stand, as did the
motornan and conductor of the car
Each stated that the accident could not
have been avoided in any possible man
ner and that there was no blame 20 be
attached to og, IL,
Or its employees. After hearing the evil
dence the jury returned the above YER
dict
Mrs. Waugh owing to her advanced
years was in an exceedingly weak con-
dition. On the morning OF the accident
she crossed Dumbarton Avenue. but
failed TO note the approach OF one of
the heavy cars of the METROPOLITAN
Railway Company. The motorman sound
ed his gong several times, but the Old
lady paid no attention to It,
Struck Terrible Blow.
The heavy vehicle struck her terri |
BILE blow. Telling her to the ground and
rendering her unconscious. She was
picked up by citizens and removed to
the Georgetown Hospital. where the
surgeons upon examination discovered |
she was suffering intensely from broken |
collar bone. numerous lacerations about |
her body, and also from the severe |
shock.
Everything possible was done for her,
although the physicians realized that +.
owing to her advanced age there was
but slight hope OF her recovery. She did .
not regain consciousness until a few
hours before her death on Sunday morn
Ing when she recognized several men,
bers OF her family
The Washington times., 1902-08-05
STRIKER LOYAL TO
UNION SHOT DEAD

to be idle. They were slow to take
up this movement. and now see that the
night for recognition Will be a long and
bitter one"