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The suburban citizen., 1902-02-01
Big EXPLOSION
SHOOK new YORK
Giant Blast in Rapid Transit Tunnel
Creates Havoc.
SIX PERSONS KILLED, MANY INJURED
The Famous Murray Hill Hotel Probably
Permanently Wrecked, Holes Torn In the
Front Of the Grand Central Station, While
the Grand Union Hotel and the Manhattan
Hospital Also Damaged

New York, (Special) The reserve
supply of high explosives stored at the
Park avenue shaft of the Rapid Transit
tunnel, now in course of construction
blew up shortly after noon.
The giant blast killed six persons, in
iured 100 others and seriously damaged
a great deal Of property reached by the
flying debris and the vibration of the
shock.
The irregular square formed by the
Murray Hill Hotel on the west, the
Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital and
the Grand Union Hotel on the east, ane
the Grand Central Railway station on
the north. was the scene of the explo'
sion. The buildings named sustained
the greatest damage, but the area at.
fected extended for blocks in the four
directions from the centre, some persons
feeling the shock nearly half mile
away.
mr.. ]. Roderick Robertson, of Nelson
B. G., was killed by huge piece of rock
hurled with the force of artillery into
his room at the Murray Hill Hotel
crushing his head. He was general man
Ager in Canada for the British Columbia
Gold Fields Company, Limited.
There were about 500 guests in the
front rooms of the Murray Hill HoteI
at the TING of the accident, All th'
windows of the hotel were broken, anc
many of the guests were injured By
flying bits of glass. Two sisters OF
Judge Mcmahon, of the Court of Gen
eral Sessions, who lived with him ir
the hotel, escaped unhurt. Their rooms
we're demolished.
The sunken approach to the street
railway tunnel used by the Madison
avenue line cuts through Park avenue
and the shaft of the Rapid Transit sub
way was run down beside it at the inter
section of East Forty-hrst street. The
street railway approach was housed
over with superstructure used tor the
operating plant of the Rapid Transit
contractors.
Temporary buildings for storage pur'
poses were thrown up against the super,
structure at the mouth of the shaft, and
there the explosion occurred. 1t tore z
great gorge in the street, demolished the
temporary buildings and part of the
superstructure and sent mass of earth
splintered timber and twisted iron high
in the air Much of this went batter
ing against the front of the Murray Hill
Hotel, and although the walls and mair
structure of the building stood th'
shock, nearly every room in the from
of the house was wrecked.
The suburban citizen., 1902-02-01
RIrld OIeo lam Adopted.

The House Committee on Agriculture
BY vote of IL to S ordered the report
on an oleomargarine bill, which is even
more restrictive than the original Crou'
BILL introduced by Representative Nc
Cleary, of Minnesota.
The original bill placed tax of 10
cents per pound on oleomargarine and
butterine colored to initiate yellow but
ter. The word yellow" was struck out,
thus making the restriction apply to imi,;
tations of white or any other kind OF
butter Another change makes those
wh, take uncolored butter and color II
subject to all the taxes and penalties Of
manufacturers.
The suburban citizen., 1902-02-01
SCHLEY'S APPEAL
TO ROOSEVELT
Asks the President 10 Review Find.
ings of The Court.
A RESUME OF THE TESTIMONY.
Request That Admiral DeWeys Statement
Declaring That Schley Was in Command
Be ApprOyed-The Withdrawal Of the
Squadron the Blockade, the Passage TO
Key West and Other Points

Washington, D, C., Especially The
Navy Department gave out for publica-
ton the full petition of Rear-Admiral
Winfield Scott Schley for a review by
the President of Secretary John d.
Longs action on the findings of the
Schley Court Of Inquiry, but it withheld
the abstract prepared by Admiral
Schley's counsel. The petition itself
comprising about 60 printed pages, was
furnished to the press to be handled as
the exigencies of time might permit.
The petition is especially forceful in
its arguments and citations in refutation
of the Endorsement by Secretary Long
denying the right of Admiral George
Dewey to find that Admiral Schley was
in command at the battle of Santiago
and entitled to the credit due a COM
manding officer for that victory.
In his Endorsement Secretary Long
declared that evidence on the question
of who was in command had been ex-
cluded by the Court of Inquiry. In
Admiral Schley's petition many pages
OF testimony bearing on this point and
comprising extracts from that of nearly
every important witness examined are
reproduced, showing that the court de-
voted probably as much attention to that
question as to any other presented
Questions designed to disclose whether
or not Admiral Schley was in command
were asked, not only by the counsel Of
Admiral Schley, but as shown by the
extracts quoted in the petition, by the
Judge Advocate General and by mem.
bers of the court. Witnesses were ques-
toned and cross-questioned on the sub
ject.
The petition cites and the extracts
show that the court Disseminated be-
tween testimony bearing upon the
course or conduct of Admiral W. T.
Sampson, which was excluded, and tes-
timony directly relating to the quality
OF and character of Admiral Schley's
command during the battle which was
admitted from nearly every witness
Substantially, the request made of the
President in the petition is that he shall
himself review and act upon the find
ings of the court--both majority and
minority--instead of accepting the ac-
tion of Secretary Long acting as his
representative. The appeal is taken
from Secretary Long to the President,
rather than from the court to the Pres
ident.
The findings of the court were pre-
sented at the close of the inquiry to the
Secretary of the Navy for examination
and approval or disapproval.
The function which Secretary Long
then exercised for the President in a
manner not regarded by Admiral Schley
as justified by the evidence, the petition
asks the President to himself exercise
directly, with the object that justice
may be done.
The suburban citizen., 1902-02-01
National Art Gallery.

Senator Penrose introduced bill ap-
propriating $4,000 for a building in
Washington to be used as national art
gallery for developing, protecting and
perpetuating American art"
II is provided that the Secretary OF the
Interior, the architect of the Capitol Ex-
tension and the librarian of Congress
arc to be committee for the selection
Of site for the building and to have
charge of its erection.
1t is provided that the gallery shall be
devoted to the works of American ar
lists and that a commission OF twenty
competent connoisseurs" shall be ap-
pointed by the President to have charge
Of the project.
The suburban citizen., 1902-02-01
HAVE YOU A SICK TIRE2

One of those short-winded ones that
causes the rider so much trouble and
many long walks, If you have, bring it
to Shores Tire Hospital. Do not throw
away your old tire; consult the Tire Doc
tor first. Tires you think absolutely
worthless can be placed in perfect condi-
tion. All Tires neatly and promptly
vulcanized at short notice by experts who
thoroughly understand repairing. We use
no ant-leak whatever. An 1Vork guar
anteed
New and secondhand tires for sale.
FRANK SHORE,
IoI7 New York Ave, N. w.
The suburban citizen., 1902-02-01
The Florist Industry.

Census statistics of the florist industry
Of the United States show a total oi
5rso establishments, cultivating and
using in their business 42,647 acres, oi
which $4,000 is improved land. This
value of the land and buildings used BY
these establishments is $so,6Io,8o6, Of
which $22,654,7S6 represents the build
ings alone. The value of the implements
for these establishments is $r,3o7 ,o87.
The value of all the products is $IS,'
,S7,42o. The amount expended for fer
tilizer was $3I8,2o8, and for labor
N,I25,zoo.
The suburban citizen., 1902-02-01
Cars Skated Down HILL

Pittsburg (SpeciaD Three people
killed, two fatally hurt and score OF
others more or less injured, is the rec
ord made by two runaway cars on the
Monongahela branch of the Pittsburg
railway. A number of others were
hurt, but none seriously enough to be
taken to the hospital. The accident oc-
Cured at the foot of the long hill run
ming into Wlmerding from McKees-
port. A car without passengers got
beyond control of the motorman and
dashed down the hill, which is a mile
long, at terrific speed. At the bottom
it jumped into the Pennsylvania Rail
road Station, carrying away the. side OF
the depot and tearing up the platform.
The suburban citizen., 1902-02-01
Driven Back by Rebels.

Panama, Colombia, (By Cable).-A
small gasoline launch belonging to tn,
government, and named the Genera
Campo. bearing important dispatches
for the government and General Castro
was sighted by the revolutionary Gee
eear Rio Grande, of the coast Of Agu,
Fulce, southwest of Panama. Tive
shots were fred at the General Campo
from the revolutionary gunboat Padiiia
and the former was obliged to rsturE
bere. .--- ------- 70 4
The suburban citizen., 1902-02-01
FOUND, A MINIATURE.

Artist and teacher in figure and minia-
ture painting on porcelain and ivory.
Pen work of the highest artistic order
Tinting and engraving gold. New meth
cd of raised gold figures, which is
rich, high and lasting. Samples of art
work are on exhibition at studio. which
the public H cordially invited to visit.
Terms for IL lessons of 2H hours each.
on china, $1,000; on ivory, SI4.oo, Pri-
vate lessons 81 90 an hour Per day, from
9 A. M. to 4 P, NJ, $500 Miniature oil
especially for flesh painting on porcelain
and china. n OF. bottle, $50 per dozen.
$500. Orders filled promptly on short
notice. One more china kiln for sale,
$2s.oo. Studio, I22 d street, N. w.
The suburban citizen., 1902-02-01
PsssIty for Short Postage.

The Postofice Department announced
I change in practice. under which here.
after al post cards received in mails
rom abroad, addressed here, which ara
wholly unpaid. are subject on delivery to
charge OF 4 cents, equal to double the
prepaid rate applicable to post cards in
International mails, and those short paid
IRE subject to charge equal to double
he amount Of deficient postage.
The suburban citizen., 1902-02-01
Military Bill Ready.

The military appropriation bill ha,
been practically completed by the House
Committee on Military Affairs. The
dill carries approximately $oI,ooo,ooo
which is about 100000 below the es.
imstes and about $2ooooyooo below the
appropriations of last year.
1t is understood that the transporta-
ion item is considerably reduced, but,
he usual allowances are made to con.
inue the Government transport service
The suburban citizen., 1902-02-01
New Philippine Coins.

Sketches of the new Philippine coins,
IS proposed by the Philippine Commits
sion, were shown to the members of the
House Insular Committee by Director OF
he Mint Roberts. They show a Philip.
pine design, with native head and
wording on one side, while the reverse
tide shows an American emblem and
he wording in English. Mr.. Roberts
vas heard concerning the needs OF a
'evision OF the Philippine currency as
proposed in the Lodge and Cooper bills
The suburban citizen., 1902-02-01
Three Killed on Crossing.

Chicago, (Special Three persons
we're instantly killed and four seriously
injured by Michigan Central train at
a crossing at West Hammond Ind. The
party was in 4 closed carriage returning
from a funeral. The locomotive struck
the carriage with great force, demolish-
ing it and throwing the occupants in all
directions. The driver escaped unin-
iured
The suburban citizen., 1902-02-01
AR. M'KENLEY'S
BIRTHDAY OBSERVED
Public Meetings Held at tho Capital OF
His Home and State.
ELOQUENT EULOGiEs PRONOUNCED.
How the Fay Was Observed in the
Presidents Home Town In Ohio
Judge Day the Orator at the Celebra'
tlOn ia Chicago Under the Auspices Of
the Hamilton Club.

Columbus, o., (SpeciaD The birth
lay of the late President Mckinley was
observed here by the members of the
Ohio Legislature, in joint session. n a
low Of oratory which has not been
.qualed in many years in the hals'of the
House of Representatives All party diff
ferences were laid aside. and the time
was devoted to loving remembrances.
The joint session was presided over by
Senator I. NJ. Hosea, Of Cincinnati. lie
delivered short but eloquent address.
Gov. George K. Nash made a short
address, in which he paid to him the
highest tribute a governor could give
to a predecessor.
The chamber of the House OF Rep
resentatives was crowded by the mem!
bers of both branches of the Legislature,
officers of the State and prominent citi-
zens of Ohio
Governor Nash also addressed the
students at noon at the Ohio State Uni
versity on McKinley's life.
Canton, O., (SpeciaD Routine Of the
pubic and parOcnial ScnOOlS OF OdIltou
was suspended in favor of patriotic ex-
ercises in honor Of the birthday ami
versary of the late President McKin-
ey. Excerpts from McKinley's speeches
were read in these schools, favorite
hymns were sung and in many buildings
eulogies were delivered by local speak
ers. There was no general suspension
of business, but flags were generously
displayed about the city and some build.
ings were decorated Courts suspended
for the day.
Chicago, (Special) .--Chicagoans of all
ranks and stations honored the name OF
William Mckinley, the anniversary OF
his birth Flags throughout the city
were at half-mast, and memorial services
were held in many churches and schools.
All the city offices and the county courts
were closed for the day The services
eliminated in meeting at Studebaker
Hall at night under the auspices of the
Hamilton Club, where Judge VIM. R.
Day, of Ohio, was the principal speaker.
The suburban citizen., 1902-02-01
CHILLS AND FEVER.

Don't go on shaking with ohills when
you can be cured by taking the one dose
remedy known as
"Wyckoff's Malario."
The cost is very little (ffty cents)
compared with the certainty and luxury
of getting rid of this distressing trouble.
Get it from your druggist or from the
WYCKOFF MALARIO CO.,
1922 New York Ave-,
Washington, ID, c..
The suburban citizen., 1902-02-01
Tortured Ia Venezuela 2

New York, (SpeciaD - Hippolyte
Lambert has made claim for $Iso,ooc
damages against the Government Of
Venezuela for alleged false imprison-
ment, torture while imprisoned and the
loss of certain papers. He was arrested
in Caracas in July last In his claim,
filed with Secretary of State Hay, he
says he is an American by naturaliza-
ton
The suburban citizen., 1902-02-01
SPECIALIST IN EYE DISEASES.

Eye symptoms. Do you have head.
ache? Eyeache? Do your eyes water
Do they pain you? Does print run to-
gether? Do things appear double or
mixed1 (Do you see black or floating
spots?) If any of these symptoms are
present you need attention. DR.. A. n.
Lee, Room aI8, Jenifer Building, will
give you advice and examine your eyes
free
The suburban citizen., 1902-02-01
A Double hanging at Harrisburg.

Harrisburg, (Specia) Weston NJ.
KEEPER and Henry Rowe were hanged
in the Harrisburg jail yard in the pres
ence of 1000 people for the murder of
Charles W. Ryan, The murderers went
to their death without a shudder, and
neither made statement on the gallows
The suburban citizen., 1902-02-01
Boer War Resolution in Congress

Representative Clark, of Missouri, in.
reduced a joint resolution expressing
ympathy for the two South African
Republics and regret over the sufferings
:aused by the war. The resolution ex-
presses the hope that this declaration by
Congress will influence Great Britain to
consider favorably a settlement of the
troubles.
The suburban citizen., 1902-02-01
DANCING.
MISS LEONARDO, Premiere Dansusss.
Academies, I2I3 18th ST. N. w.

Wimodausis Club, New York ave. and
Confederate Veterans Hall. Advanced
pupils and others meet every Friday
evening at receptions in Confederate
Veterans Hall. Dancing from $50 to
l1.30 Invitations necessary. MISS
LEONARDO is the only representative
in Washington of NATIONAL ASSO.
CITATION Masters of Dancing. Protect
yourselves from incompetents, and learn
TO waltz properly.
The suburban citizen., 1902-02-01
Boys Bride Is Robbed.

Wichita, Kan, Especially Mrs An
yelina Anderson was bound and gagged
here in broad daylight in her room and
robbed of ST. 100 worth of diamonds be.
sides ST. 800 in money.
She came here few months ago and
married an I8-year-old livery stable boy,
who was taking care of her horses. Mrs,
Anderson is now sending him to a local
:ollege She is said to be from Racine.
Wisconsin.
The suburban citizen., 1902-02-01
WELL-DRESSED PRINTING.

This is the motto Of Lippincott and
Pumphrey, whose Office is at 335 Pa.
ave, S. L. The very highest quality of
printing is guaranteed at fair prices
Bilheads, envelopes. lawbriefs, cards,
circulars, etc, quickly delivered. Send
postal or call. Lippincott and Pun
ohrey.
The suburban citizen., 1902-02-01
Or. W, D, NARAMORE,
DENTAL SURGEON, 9O5 n Street n. E.

Is offering exceptionally low terms for
30 days, and guarantees all operations
for eight years. White Filings, SOC. and
75c. Gold filings, $l.00 up. Set Of
teeth (best), fit guaranteed, $500. Pain
less extraction, Doc. Crown and bridge
work at reduced prices Open evenings.
The suburban citizen., 1902-02-01
The MUSCLE BEATERS

Will answer as suitable present to
chronic invalids, who can then relieve
their own suh'erings. Obesity, Flatu-
lency, Dropsy, Constipation, Lumbago,
Rheumatism, Gout, Varicose Veins and
Insomnia have been cured by using the
Muscle Beaters. Get them with instruc-
tions from the inventor, DIR. John Z.
Ruebsam, 20 Third st. n. Z.
The suburban citizen., 1902-02-01
THE EDNA"

Several judges of what good cigar
ought to be have pronounced The Edna
the best &c. smoke in the city. John b.
Buechling, Manufacturer, 1850 Kramer
street N. K.
The suburban citizen., 1902-02-01
ALFRED h. TERRY,

Clairvoyant and Claraudient, gives
readings daily. Test seance on Wednes-
day evenings at O'Clock and ON Friday
afternoon at 2 o'clock at 1871 G street
N. L.
The suburban citizen., 1902-02-01
MRS, {, R, WILLIAMS,

Spiritual and Business Medium. dag
nosing diseases specially. Test scance
Tuesday, P M. AT home daily, $40 Z
street. near South Carolina ave-, S. E.
The suburban citizen., 1902-02-01
STEN0GRAPHY AND TYPE
WRITING.

of every description done properly and
with dispatch by Miss Caroline G. Bar
rington. Room 81 Bliss Building, No. IS
B street, N. w. Telephone, East OBS.
The suburban citizen., 1902-02-01
THE FEATHER & DOWN co.,
4a West I2Sth st., New York clty

W ant all kinds Of FEATHERS and will
pay the highest cash price in oulk or
small quantities, for Geese, Duck, Tur-
key or Hen Feathers. Also will buy for
spot cash old Feather Beds. Send to
New York office, or local agent, 1895 l
street n. E., city.
The suburban citizen., 1902-02-01
Foreign.

In the States General, in The Hague,
Dr. Kuyper confirmed Mr.. Balfour's
statement with reference to the Dutch
governments efforts for peace in South
Africa.
Premier Waldeck- Rousseau presided
at the opening session of the parliament
airy commission appointed to study the
depopulation of France.
There was naval engagement be-
tween the steamers Boyaca and Chu-
:uita, OF the Colombian government, and
the fleet of the insurgents,
The plan for the ransoming of Miss
Stone miscarried, it appears, because
Turkish troops appeared and scared off
the misslonary's captors.
The Rossiya, St. Petersburg paper,
was suppressed and its editor deported
for publishing a philippe against the
Cazr.
Vce-Admiral Sir Harry II. Ransom
has been appointed governor of New
South Wales
The Dutch government has offered
Great Britain in the most friendly terms
10 help bring about peace in South AT
rica, suggesting that it be permitted to
act as a sort of diplomatic agent for the
9oer delegates. Doubt, however, is ex-
pressed in British official circles as to
whether Mr. Kruger or the Boer dele
gates have authority to act for the bur
yhers in the field.
The question OF the attitude of the
Bundesrath toward the resembling of the
Jesuit exclusion law was brought up by
he Centrists in the Reichstag The Sec
.etary of State for the Interior said the
Bundesrath's decision might be ex-
oected during the present session.
The Prince of Wales left Berlin. the
German public to the last maintaining
an attitude OF cool indifference toward
him.
The uncertainty as to whether Presi-
dent Roosevelt will accept a gift from
Emperor William has caused some dis
cussion in official circles in Berlin. 1t
is said that no gift will be offered If an
animation Is given that il must be de-
:lined
The suburban citizen., 1902-02-01
SUMMARY OF TIE LATEST NEWS.
Domestic.

Mckinley Day was observed through
put the country, notable observances
being held in Columbus, Ohio, where
the Legislature met in joint session. and
N Chicago, where Judge Day, of Ohio,
was the principal orator
The light plant of the Consumers
Light, Heat and Ice Company, at New
port News, Va, was sold to Peter
Wright, the head of a Norfolk syndi-
cate The price paid is estimated to
have been 100000
In Onawa Iowa, Mary Christensen
secured verdict of 10000 damages for
breach of promise against the estate Of
Frank Conn, who died before the day
set for the wedding.
Thirty thousand acres of coal land in
Jenner township, Pennsylvania, have
been sold to New York capitalists.
A preliminary report, covering ten
months operations of the United States
Steel Corporation was made public.
Dr. Michael B Kinzer died at Knox
vile, having taken by mistake morphine
Dr qdinine.
Horace Schroeder, aged II years, was
killed by robbers in Chicago.
Rear-Admiral Schley's journey from
Chicago to Louisville was a series OF
ovations The Board of Trade and the
Knights Templar of Louisville have
charge of his entertainment in that city
The police commissioners of Viii
mington found Chief of Police Massey
guilty of neglect of duty, and decided to
dismiss him from Office.
Rear-Admiral Kimberley died al
West Newton, Mass, Of heart disease
Tie was born in 1890.
Mason E. Young, Confederate sol
der, died at Charles Town, w. Va
aged 50.
Much timber was swept away by high
water on Guyandotte river, w. Va.
Heinberg Bros. & Co., wholesale gro
GERS of Pensacola, made an assignment
Harry J. Ziegler, Of Lancaster, Pa
whose divorced wife lives in that city
was found fatally wounded in Chi
cago hotel. A woman who says she was
his wife was wounded. The man died,
but left a note stating they had agreed
to die together, and that his wife did the
shooting. The woman says he fred the
Shots
Henry George Wilson, formerly cap
tain of the Salvation Army in York,
skipped with his collections as agent OF
the Metropolitan Life Insurance Com
pany.
Two negroes who had murdered a
white man, whose hogs they had stol len,
we're lynched in West Carroll Parish,
Louisiana.
The anthracite miners have asked the
recently appointed peace committee to
take Up their case with the operators
The Chinese playgoers in a San Fran
cisco theatre created a riot because the
leading tragedian failed TO please.
Many Adams county (Pa.) farmers
were fleeced by bogus doctor.
William Strother, the negro attendant
at the Vista Turkish Bathhouse, in St
Louis, admitted having killed Alexan.
der D. Cooper the millionaire while the
latter was asleep in the establishment.
The men at the Norfolk Navy Yard
will cndeavor to have Secretary Longs
ruling about vacations changed by con-
gressiona action. 1t has caused much
dissatisfaction.
A jubilaton was held in Boston to
celebrate the removal of the last black
patch from the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union map.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-10

tee in question and that's the
last of them.
The reason is that the cleo.
ton of senators by the people
is not favored by the majority
of the Senate.-P .D.-Until u.
S. Senators are elected by the
people such dIsgraceful scenes
as those in Montana may be
looked for and counted on. I'm.
til they are elected by the PEG.
pie some of them will secure
their seats through bribery aud
as long as seats in the Senate
are purchasable, just so long
will the Senate bank on it's dig.
nifty and rottenness. and just
SO long will it be worse than
useless for the American PEG.
PIE to look to its own senate
tor the redress of any of its
grievances.