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The Washington times., 1902-06-01
Six Railroads Indicted.

Six railroads entering Tennessee have
at Memphis on the charge that there is
an agreement between them for the pur-
pcse Of dividing on pro rata basis the
cotton shipped out of Memphis. as well
as to maintain rates. The roads in
dictcd are the Illinois Central. the LOU
isville and Nashville. the St Louis. Iron
Mountain and Southern. the Kansas City.
Memphis and Birmingham. the Southern
Railway, and the Nashville, Chattanooga
and St Louis
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK IN THIS WORLD OF OURS
THE WHOLE AT A GLANCE.

THE WHOLE AT A GLANCE ran5nF & 2 moment mon cent to-day s. as , to
n the of racial 4dwhhle aofde
k but manifesto mnn
a %
is n o study TIN npMro Thee
~ mctt Gee nn-Ofmr fcr~utsabo
ran srinabe ennln
aNarncA American the
face m o comm lines rfrwni gheri tcemtAh
h l o tano fthcr rinera adpunpn
while e 10 Goals in the yrrnEs has begun
omsrle unnt tt n he Morgan plans altrrt
b il Muic ctonreS nsndm indie
pendent lm
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
RELIGIOUS.
zionists' Convention Ended.

American Federation OF Iicnists con-
eluded their convention in Boston Mon-
day. Shares in Jewish Colonial Trust
to the amount of sI50.O0o were reported
sold In this country during the past
three years SABBATH question disposed
OF by overwhelming vote in favor OF pre-
serving Jewish Sabbath. Next conven-
tion will be held in Chicago.
Presbyterian Conference Over.
The Presbyterian Conference. in ses-
sion in New York May Is. adjourned on
Monday to meet next year in Los An
geles, Cal.
Protestant Churches Unite.
A union OF the Protestant churches in
the Philippines has been effected 10
utilize missionary forces to the best ad-
vantage. by n division Of the field and
to open discussion of questions OF COM
mon interest. The name Is the Evan
gelical Unicn of the Philippine Islands. "
Progress of Y. M. csA.
The yearbook OF the Y. NJ. C. A.
shows the membership has increased
from 26s, All to s23,22i. Property own
ed. including III buildings, valued at
s2i. .101. .233.
Jefferson's Life of Christ.
The Presbyterian General Assembly,
by vote of eos to $50, refused to me-
moralize Congress against the publica-
ticn OF Thomas Jeffer5on's Life Of
Christ" The assembly appointed COM
mittee to act with Episcopal and other
churches 10 affect public opinion against
the practice OF divorce,
The Washington times., 1902-06-01

only those who can afford 1t being asked
to pay for instruction. After gradual
ing, women of means are to be enrolled
as volunteer nurses, subject to call OF
those too poor to pay, leaving other
work for those who must use training as
a means of livelihood.
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
An English War Car.

What would correspond to the con-
ming tower OF battleship placed on a
powerful automobile is the latest war
device built by the Vickers Sons &.
Maxim. in England 1t is known as the
Sims war car. after its inventor. Be-
hind ram -shaked armor sheath rapid
fire guns are mounted on a platform that
accommodates twenty men. Petroleum
fuel for movement OF 200 miles is car
ripd
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
Local Bidders Only.

Following protest made by local New
York printing houses against the award
ing OF large printing contract TO
Michigan firm. Mayor Low drew up
resolution. which was passed. instruct
ing the supcrintendon of city records
TO accept future bids from local bid
ders only.
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
MINING.
Zinc and Lead Moropoly.

A cooperative mining company. TO
control prices of zinc and lead in the
Joplin district tMissourD. has been or
ganized by William Philipson. OF New
York, with capital stock of 1000. 900
Formal announcement is to be made
June Is
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
Mont Pelee on Stage.
LEGAL AND CRIMINAL.
Suit Against General Brooke.

\ S250.O0O damage suit brought by
Spanish woman against Major General
Brooke for arbitrary interference with
her hereditary monopoly of cattle kill
ing in Havana. Attorney General will
defend Brooke.
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
Labo. Troubles in Philippines,

An organization OF labor associations
in the Philippines is working TO secure
an Increase OF wages paid to Filipinos
by American employers. The wages now
paid are from five to ten times higher
than those paid by Spain. Employers
say more is impossible, and strike is
fhrcafnncI
The Washington times., 1902-06-01

the company thirty years is being con-
sidered by Central Railroad OF New Jer-
sey.
Record Breaking Run.
Run OF ninety-sevcn miles in eighty
eish, minutes was made last Sunday by
special train on Wabash Railroad from
Montpelier. Ohio. TO Detroit, Mich.
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
Negro Death Rate High.

At a meeting of prominent colored
mortality for the past year were read
by president of the New Orleans Board
OF Health, showing that :he death rate
OF negroes was much higher than thlt
OF the whites. This disparity exists in
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
CONGRESS.
immigration Bill Passed.

House passed Shattuc immigration
bill Tuesday after adopting two amend
rlents, one prohibiting sale of intoxi-
eating liquors at immigrant stations aud
the other prohibiting their sale within
the limits of the Capitol building. The
last followed taunts by Mr.. Cochran and
IN amusing discussion
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
Prizes for Women Scientists.

Two prizes OF $1,000 each are offered
10 women by the Association for Promot-
ing Scientific Research by Women. one
for the best thesis based upon independ-
ent laboratory research in biological,
chemical. or physical science. the other
on any scientific subject. Miss Ellen II.
Richards, of Massachusetts, Institute of
Technology. Boston, is chairman OF the
prize committee.
Diagnosing Pelee Volcano.
1t is reported to be the unanimous
opinion OF the scientists who went on
the Dixie to the scene of the Martinique
disaster that Mont Pelee is an ex-
plosive volcano. as distinguished from
the lava flowing volcanoes. They say
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
Chicago Beef Strike.

4 strike has begun among the union
teamsters employed in the stockyards
Of Chicago Packers are not allowed to
unload cars. and the city's beef sup
ply is nearly cut OFF. Policemen have
been called out to protect non-union
men from attack. RiotinE has begun.
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
Snowfall in Maryland.

Nearly nn inch Of Stow fell Tu"5da!
in Western Maryland. Crops damaged
Hailstorm destroyed crops about Graf
ton, W. Va.
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
New Coal Fields Bought.

Forty thousand acres Of coal and tim.
Der lands in Logan County, W. Va, hav,
been bought by Island Greek Coal Com
pany for 100000. Extensive operations
will be begun when an outlet has been
secured by the building OF twenty miles
of railroad to connect with the Norfolk
and Western.
At meeting June 2. stockholders Of the
United States Oil Company are to con-
slider increase Of stock TO provide for
purchase Of the Island Creek Company.
Coal Strike Lines Tight.
Gathering together the chief Incl
dents of the past week in the anthra-
cite coal miners strike, 1t is seen that
lines have frightened on both sides in an
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
For Filipinos' Rights -

One important amendment in Philip
pine government bill, offered by Sen
ator Lodge, and adopted by the Senate.
Friday. extends to the inhabitants OF the
Philippines all the bill Of rights" OF the
Constitution OF the United States, except
right to bear arms and right to jury
trial
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
Anti-Lynching Resolution.

AS ifwith purpose Of offsetting Demo-
cratic talk about military cruelties in
the Philippines, a resolution TO investi-
gate lynchings in the country was in
troduced by Senator Gallinger tRep..
y. h nosday.
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
SOCIOLOGICAL.
Gift to Cancer Hospital.

Mrs. c. P. Huntington. widow of the
railroad millionaire. has .,iven 100000
to the General Memorial Hospital for
cancer treatment in New York.
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
sIoo for Caterpillars.

A wealthy resident Of Kingston. y
Y. offered to pay 10 cents for each frui,
jar of caterpillars which have been in
testing shade trees in that place. In
three days he paid out 800 to 500 per-
sons
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
Judge Fined Lawyer.

For first time in history OF criminal
courts a lawyer, apr ointed by court to
defend prisoner, has been fined for fail
ure to appear at time set for trial. This
happened in general sessions. New York.
last week. when Justice Mcmahon fined
LAWYER VI. A. Sachs $40.
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
Ruling on Strikes.

Hereafter. strikes called in Chicago
without mature deliberation with the
Federation OF Labor or its officials will
not he iEdorsed by that body. This de-
cision is due TO several strikes without
efcrt for conference with employers.
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
Successful Osteopatiic Operation
EDUCATIONAL.
Carnegie Library Offer.

Somersworth. ~ H.. has from An
drew Carnegie an offer OF $4,000 for a
public library II $4,000 year will be
set aside for running expenses.
Woman Gets Professo;ship.
Miss Margaret Flow Washburn. war
den of Cornell's Sage College for Wom-
en-. has resigned to accept professor
ship in physio rgy az the University OF
Cincinnati. She is :he first woman to be
elected to a full professoSship in Ohio
universities.
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
Upton to Try Again.

Sir Thomas Upton. the English mil
lionaire yatcnsmGn. has given con-
tract for the building OF new yacht.
Shamrock III, with which he hopes to
win the Americas Cup next year.
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
Train Races Cyclone.

clone for twelve miles between Kansas
City. Mo-. and Wichita, Kan, last Sum
day. The train Travelled at the rate OF
fifty miles an hour. and barely kept
ahead If the storm, thus avoiding de-
structiCn
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
Steel Trust in Mexico.
Sio.ooo 900 Cotton Press Company.

The Planters Compress Company. 10
deal in machinery for handling and COM
pressing cotton, hay and wool, has been
organized at Portland, Ne. with capital
ization Of slO. 900. 600.
The Washington times., 1902-06-01

Reports OF the earthquake in Guate-
mala. April is, delayed by a break in
the telegraph lines. say the city of
QuezaItenango was completely destroyed
in ninety seconds. Loco persons being
killed. 1000 crippled. and many thou
sands rendered homeless. The city will
be rebuilt on a new site.
Train Races Cyclone.
A passenger train raced from a cy-
clone for twelve miles between Kansas
City. Mo-. and Wichita, Kan. last Sum-
day. The train travelled at the rate OF
fifty miles an hour. and barely kept
ahead If the storm, thus avoiding de-
structicn.
Trend of Women's Style.
Fashions dictates. as indicated by
style most in voge this season, flowered
muslins. lavish use of lace, and the bell
or pouch sleeve.
In the Volcanic Islands.
Renewed activity of both Mont Pelee.
in Martinique. and Souffrere. in st. VIM
cent. has kept the surviving inhabitants
of these islands In a terrified condition.
Monday reported another violent out
burst in St. Vincent. which had occurred
May "a. followed by heavy rains. Gov
ernment huts have been erected to re-
lievc the congestion of Kiugstown- Sup
plies are in plenty for the relief Of the
needy. and in Fort de France laborers
are refusing 10 work because OF free
support. The American fund has reached
nearly s15SO00. and contributions re-
Iupp will 10 returned
Another violent eruption of Mont
Pelee occurred Wednesday morning.
The column of smoke was three miles
high. Fort de France is panic-stricken
and nearly deserted. The scientists were
driven back. The governor of Mar
Unique reported the total dead as
30 900. St Pierre is not to be rebuilt.
France has authorized the use of re-
lief money for transportation of those
desiring to leave Martinique for France
or other French colonies. They must
first show proof OF having relatives or
resources at place OF destination. Many
are taking advantage of this means os
getting away.
Remarkable Train Wreck.
While travelling eighty miles an hour
the eastbound Rocky Mountain Limited
left the tracks near Aroco. Iowa. and
tore up ties for nearly mile. Only the
front cars were damaged and no passen-
gers seriously hurt.
Storm in South.
Union. S. c.. was visited by tornado
last Sunday. Four people were killed
and considerable property damaged.
French Visitors en- Tour.
The French mission which attended
the unveiling Of the Rochambeau statue
in Washington. left there Sunday night
for q weeks tour OF the East. visiting
Niagara Falls. West Point. New York,
and Boston. Elaborate official recep-
tions awaited them in the cities visit
ed, including street parades. In New
York French sailors from the battleship
Gaulois marched in the parade. The
celebration was marred by a fall OF
spectators when a bridge over the exca-
vations on Fifth Avenue gave way kill
ing one and injuring 100.
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
Day for Philippine Vote.

Agreement was reached in Senate TO
bring Philippine civil government bill
to vote at 4 p. m. Tuesday ncrt-thus
bringing TO clcge the longest debate
Of the session and clearing the way for
many legislative matters Of Importance.
Most notable speeches during week we're
those OF Patterson aFainst the measure,
and Of Spooner for t.. Spooncr express-
Iy disavowed this coun;ry's desire or
intention to buy perpetual dominion
over the PHILIPPINES.
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
SCIENTIFIC.
Cretan Excavations End.

Prehistoric citadel of Knossos in
Crete. having been completely exposed
the excavations which extended over
period OF three yeart, were practically
ended last Sunday.
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
MISCElLANE E0US.
GuatemaIa's Earthquake.

Reports of the earthquake in Guate-
mala. April is, delayed by break in
the telegraph lines. say the city of
Quezaltenango was completely destroyed
in ninety seconds. Loco persons being
killed. 1000 crippled. and many thou
sands rendered homeless. The city will
be rebuilt on a new site.
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
LABOR NOTES.
Paper Mill Strike.

Over 900 laborers employed by nine
bag and paper mills near Saratoga, y.
Y. have struck for 10 per cent wage
increase.
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
RECREATiVE.
College Athletic Meets

In the recent college athletic meets
Harvard beat Yale by the score OF 6lIa
points TO i2h. and Cornell triumphed
over Pennsylvania By the score OF 81
to 80.
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
New Wall Street Medium.

National City Bank. Of New York, hai
begun issuance Of 'consol certificates
to enable American investors to dca
more conveniently in British eonsols.
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY.
Bridge Moving Feat.

Pennsylvania Railroad bridge and
draw over the Raritan River at New
Brunswick, y. J.. 800 feet long and
weighing 2,057 tons, was moved II feet
6 inches in three minutes. and connected
with new rails without delaying train
or disarranging 4 schedule. Prepara-
tions took three months. Motive power
was supplied by seven stationary en-
gines on piles in canal and river aud
on the banks and towpath. Move was to
make room for new stone. four track
bridge. which will connect with rcw
elevated tracks through Kew Brunswick.
Telegraph wires under tracks on bridge
were shifted without breaking a single
wire
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
Fate of Omnibus Bill.

The Mercer Omnibus bill for public
buildings was agreed on in conference
at about s17 eco. eco. OF which si.5o0.900 i:
for new custom house at New York.
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
Woman Orchestra Conductor.

Mrs. Clara Novello Davis, well-known
English musician. has been appointed to
conduct the orchestra at one OF the
large musical festivals in England next
fall
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
English Degree for Prof. Parker.

Cambridge University has decided to
confer the degree of doctor of letters
upon Prof. II. W. Parker. professor OF
music at Yale University.
The Washington times., 1902-06-01

idmuEIuSe bulNtESlty mas ueCluetl 10
confer the degree of doctor of letters
upon Prof II. W. Parker, professor OF
music at Yale University.
Semitic Languages at Princeton.
The first advance course in Semitic
languages attempted in America has
been introduced at the Princeton Theo-
logical Seminary. There will be courses
in Hebrew. Arabic. Arameic, and Syraic.
Catholic University in West.
In accordance with its policy of ex-
ransion, Notre Dame University. In
diana. is about to take possession of
Columbia University at Portland. Ore.
Chair of Legal Ethics.
To found a professorship of legal eth
les in the Albany Law School Gen.
Thomas II. Hubbard. of New York, has
given 10000.
Nurses for South.
The Philadelphia School for Nurses.
having received a gift of $3.50, 900 and a
promise of a 100000 farm in Alabama.
has planned 10 use these and other do
nations to come for the erection OF
training schools for nurses in the South
The names OF the Gonefs are withheld
b. request. Dr. Underhill. o; the Phila-
dclphia school board. and Rev George
A. Barr are touring the South to study
the field. The work is expected to reach
women of all classes and both races,
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
Sousa'5 New March

Imperial Edward" the latest march
by John Philip Sousa. dedicated to King
Edward VII, was published last week.
Animals in Motion.
Muybridge. noted for his photos of
animals in motion, says the facts were
known to ancients many centuries ago.
He gives as proof exact reproductions
on tablets recently unearthed.
$4,000 Picture Missing.
The police OF Europe and America en-
gagged in an effort to solve mysterious
disappearance of a panel by Felix Ziem
Bridge on Canal in Venice" while in
transit from Paris to New York in
charge Of American Express Company.
Saenserfest in Baltimore.
1t has been decided to hold the twen-
tieth triennial national Saengerfest in
Baltimore during the week OF June II.
1903.
Mont Pelee on Stage.
\ New York manager of spectacular
plays has decided to go to Martinique
to secure material for stage reproduc-
tion OF recent volcanic disaster in con-
nection with play already written.
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
Farmers Against Miners.

Farmers in the vicinity of Tamaqua
are incensed because striking miners
who Joined in closing a washery where
many young farmers were employed are
now engaged by a Iahoning City farmer
at lower wages than are paid to regular
farm hands. march of farmers against
these so-called scabs is threatened
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
Trend of Women's Style.

Fashions dictates. as indicated b,
style most in voge this season. tlowereC
muslins. lavish use of lace, and the bel
or pouch sleeve.
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
Drought in Australia.

AS climax TO seven dry years. Aus
tralia is suffering terrible drought.
Loses in stock are heavy. men found
dead by roadside, and distress general
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
Theater Receipts sao,ooo,ooo

Al Hayman, president Of the theatrical
syndicate. estimated that receipts of
American theatcrs during rast season
amount TO S20.0OA. coo.
The Washington times., 1902-06-01
Alaska Railroad System.

Valdez Copper River and Yukon Rail-
way Company is name OF company
organized at Trenton, y. j., capital r.
s0O, ,0O0. whose object is to develop m!aas
in Alaska, by constructing railroad
from Valdez, on Gulf OF Alaska. 10 Eagle
CITY. on Yukon River. and thence 10
Berine Strait Rumored movement is
hacked by John ". Gates.
Electric Railroad to Gulf.
Meeting OF syndicate at Des Mcines
called to perfect plans for electric rail-
way 10 start near Lake OF the Woods and
follow Mississippi River TO its mouth.
Chicago to Sea in Twenty Hours.
Plans are under way for establishing
twenty hour trains service between New
York and Chicago. Trains Will leave in
the afternoon. so that business men can
reach their destination in the morning.
Rival Ship Combine.
II is rumored that prominent Boston
financial men are considering a com
bination 10 fight the Morgan ship mer
ger. The Cunard. Allan, and several
other lines not in the Morgan deal, are
sai1 TO be Interested.
To Pension Employees.
Plan for the pensioning OF old or in
capacitated employees who have served
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-11-03

FOR SALE-By Brorss 6 Hollinger:
1905 Bowery large new house. S250O.
3a5 e. South ST., I rooms, $1,000.
Fine new house. Beck ave. $4,000.
Best lot on Adolph ave-. $1,000.
403 Snyder ST.. 6 rooms, $500.
121 Commins, rooms, $500.
3 properties. West Crosier st. each
$1400.
1926 South Main St, good value.
$25O0.
Z room property, Willow ST.. $11oo.
New house, Baehtel ave-, No. POP.
$2150. r5
2 properties, Iron ST.. near Main st.
1927 Second st, North Hill, $17OO.
102 Boulevard allotment, new good
house, $500.
1877 Cornell st., Barberton, S23OO
q room house, Dalton St, $14OO.
S07 e. Exchange St. o rooms, $500.
PIT Sumner, complete house, $325O
4 properties on Bittman st.
G properties, W. South st. get prices
317 Second ST., North Hill, $1,000.
Many more in Akron and Barberton.
Ohio.
Vacant lots In all parts of the city.
Money to loan.
BROUSE & HOLLINGER,
No. 226 South Main st. Tel. No. 2.
165-tf
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-11-03

FOR sALE-3y Chas. Esselburn,
Walsh block. Phones 1Is.

FOR sALE-By Chas. Esselburn,
Walsh block. Phones iIs.
100 Berg st., Z rooms, $3.50.
$4,000 home Marshall ave. s6250.
422 Park st.. o good rooms, $1,000.
For good. cheap home, see 1870
Portage st., z rooms, price sii50.
About $4,000 on quick sale buys 20S
Crosby, rooms, all modern.
Good Arch st. home, @ rooms, S2100.
Quick sale buys 2O5 Beck ave-, at
about $2700; very good home.
$1,000 is cheap for 3i5 Edgewood
ave, rooms. new, lot 72x165.
Good 6 rooms, 3. Balch, 66x160.
$205o. furnace, gas, bath.
$37O0 buys 8 room house corner
Prospect and Park, fine location.
113 Francis ave. $3.50. cheapest
new home on North Hill, lot 50x130
$1,000 good 8 room modern new
home, 104 Nash st., good barn.
$4,000, 129 s. High. 88x150, 0 rooms
$4,000, GIG N. Howard, s rooms.
$l975, good s rooms, Goodrich st.
$14O0, 108 Nickel St, q rooms, $3.50
down, balance long time.
1850 236 Crosby, 0 rooms, 5Sx165.
$500, $500 down, 206 Bell st.
$1400. 5 rooms. 100 Cummins st.
$1,000 buys $27O0 room house,
Wooster ave, fine location, barn.
$1100, $500 down, 1876 Butler ave.
North Hill. rooms. big lot, barn.
$4,000 and $4,000 buys two business
blocks, s. Howard, near Market.
$4,000. lie Coburn, 0 rooms, 86x150.
$1,000, 8 rooms, new, Union Place.
1880, Z rooms, Bowery ST., No.
1O171a.
S2400, rooms, Franklin st.
$4,000, SOC Il. Market. 12 rooms.
$4,000, 271 w. Market. two and
D room, modern, new houses.
$1,000, 407 Crosby, s rooms. new.
$1,000, rooms, new, Boulevard ave.
.S22o0. Z rooms. new, Doyle st
$4,000 buys $4,000 N. Arlington home.
$1,000, Alt Perkins ST.. modern.
s1050, 5o3 w. Exchange, coed home.
$4,000, good, 0 rooms. Fir st.
$4,000, very cheap, Adclph ave. home.
$1,000, 10 rooms. Fay at.
$4,000. ITO Benjamin ST, s rooms.
$1,000. 112 S. College. 10 rooms.
Much less than S2400 buys Ia Ho!-
loway ST.. S rooms, sewer, water, gas,
$500 down, good home for the price.
$3.50. los w. TalImadge ave-, $1OO
down. Z rooms, good lot. gas.
S1400, AIT Miami, rooms, lot 143x
210. big bargain, and 3 good lots.
$4,000, 125 Kirkwood., 10 rooms.
$4,000, $500 down, 31S S. College.
425. let 41x125, Arch ST., cheap.
$495, lot Allyn ST., 53x112.
$5T5, lot W. Chestnut, eOx9s.
S595,lot 33x165, N. Forge, worth $3.50.
$295, lot 50x165, Second ST., North
Hill
$500 for $500 lot, Park at.
$50 down buys lot w. Exchange,
price $500, balance $40 per month.
5000, last lot left, Crosby St. COX
212.
$50 down and $3.50 per week, buys
fine lot Union Place, 45x95.
$175, lot 50x16O, Factory ST.. East
Akron.
$25O0 buys lot next to 525 w. Mar
ket, worth $4,000, fine location.
1888 tt