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The Washington times., 1902-08-20
SPORTY" TREASURY
CLERKS ARE ALARMED
Secretary Shaw Teaching
Them Money Value.
Reduces Salaries and Ranks of Those
Who Gamble or Fail to
Pay Debts.

The days OF the sportlly inclined. the
money borrower, the usurer. and the
dead-beat in the Treasury Department
are numbered. Secretary Shaw, before
he left for New England. made this
plainly understood by transferring a
number of clerks to less responsible
positions and reducing their salaries.
During the past few weeks Mr.. Shaw
has received number of complaints
from wives of Treasury employees, who
stated that their husbands spent their
earnings playing poker, neglecting to
provide for their families. The Secre-
tary promised to investigate. and. If pos
sible. to give the women relief.
He found that number of clerks
about whom the complaints were made
are employed in division of the Treas
ury where they have opportunity to
handle considerable ready cash He
concluded to transfer the young men to
places where they would have no Gov
ernment funds TO handle. Their sal
aries were cut to $500.
Another sort of clerk Mr.. Shaw has
no use for is the 10 per cent money
borrower. Mr.. Shaw has made ii plain
that the practice OF borrowing money
for gambling or other such purposes
must stop.
The Washington times., 1902-08-20
J0MADAB LAWN FETE.
Opened Last Night-Times Newsboys
Band d Feature.

With the Times Newsboys Band as
the special attraction Of the evening.
tie big lawn fete given by the members
of Hope Council. No. II. Sons of Jona-
dab, opened under most auspicious cir
cnmstances last evening on the Howard
lawn. Ninth Street and Massachusetts
Avenue northeast.
\ large crowd was present and com
pletely filled to overfowing the big
lawn upon which the affair was given.
The excellent playing of the youngsters
comprising the band drew forth most
favorable comment from all present.
and The little fellows were quite the
star attraction of the enterprise. The
grounds were beautifully decorated with
strings of Japanese lanterns and large
flags.
The Washington times., 1902-08-20
Child IS INJURED
BY SHOWER OF Lead
Colored Girl Taken to
Homeopathic Hospital.
SHOT ON BLA6DEN ALLEY
Leaden Pellets and Steel Shavings De-
scended on Many Mills Without
Warning Believed to Be Due to Boys
Shooting Pigeons.

a mysterious shooting affair occurred
in Blagden Alley about O'Clock yes
terday afternoon. A shower oi 5hot de-
scended without warning upon Mary
Mills. colored, nine years old and
as result she is now at the
Homeopathic Hospital in a precari-
GUS condition, and her recovery
is a matter OF considerable doub-. II IS
believed the rain of lead was caused by
careless boys shooting pigeons. The shot
penetrated the girls hands, face and
body. The police of the Second precinct,
in whose jurisdiction the affair occur
red. have been unable to learn the names
OF the boys supposed to have been re-
sponsible for the shooting.
The little colored girl was playing in
the small yard in the rear of her house,
916 Blagden Alley, when suddenly she
was pelted by the small bits of lead.
She was frightened. and her screaming
drew her mother. who was surprised
and alarmed to find the girl bleeding in
several places. The bullets, for such
they proved 10 be, lodged in her left
wrist and shoulder. right jaw. and sew
eral of them took effect in her abdomen.
Taken to Hospital.
The little girl was taken iEto the
house and the police notified. The
patrol wagon OF the Second precinct
conveyed her TO Homeopathic Hospital.
whsre surgeons stated that she was in
a serious condition. She was immedi
ately put under the influence of chloro-
form and the doctors endeavored to To-
cate the many bullets which had pene-
trated her body A number of pieces
Of steel shavings were found in the abb
iominal. region. and also several pieces
in the shoulder muscles. 1t is believed
hat all have been removed and that she
will recover.
When the girl was restored to con-
sciousness she was questioned as to the
shooting. but could throw no light upon
the matter. The police investigated the
affair after the girl was sent to the hos
pital. They do not know the names OF
he parties that did the shooting. but be-
ieve several colored boys who were
shooting at pigeons on a shed in the
ricinity of the Mills home are RESPONSE
Die. The boys fired several times at the
birds, and it is said several were killed
by the scattering shot
The ammunition used was evidently
home made, as the shells contained steel
,havings instead OF shot. The police
ire endeavoring TO ascertain the names
If the boys.
The Washington times., 1902-08-20
SAY BLACKMAILERS
VISITED WILDWOOD
FUNERAL OF MRS. MORRIS.
Services Held at the Family Residence
Yesterday Afternoon.

The last rites over the remains of
the late Mrs Alice r Morris. whose
death occurred last Thursday at Allan
tic City. were held at the family resi-
dene. 500 NJ Street northwest, at (
o'clock yesterday afternoon. \ large
number of friends were present at the
simple and impressive ceremonies. The
interment was private.
Mrs. Norris was the wife of Mr.. John
w. Morris, a prominent lawyer Of this
city. Before her marriage she was Miss
Alice 4. Denham. She had wide cir
Gle Of friends in this city. and her un-
expected death at the seashore came as
sudden blow to them. Her husband.
one daughter and two sons survive her
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Mr.. BARTON RELEASED.
Miss Willard's Complaint Dismissed for
Want of Evidence.

Mr.. Leland Barton. OF Goa II Street
northwest. was arraigned before Judge
Mills In the Police Court yes,erj :
charged with assaulting Miss Margaret
Willard, his typewriter, on Monday
morning. The case, however, was dis
missed FOR lack Of evidence.
Miss Willard stated that she went 10
work for Mr.. Barton on Friday last.
lodging at 60i II Street, where Mr.. Par
ton lives. On Monday morning sbe had
an alteration with him and she claims
that he drew revolver oE neT.
The Washington times., 1902-08-20
Usurers Also Barred.

There are a number of clerks in the
Treasury Department who have taken
every opportunity TO supply money at
10 per cent per week TO those who
worship at the shrine Of the tickle god
dess fortuna" These usurers are also
included in the new order Of the Sec
retary. who evidently is in earnes' that
the Treasury clerk should learn TO esti-
mate the true value Of money
But IL is not only the gambler and
the borrower against whom the Secre-
tarys ukase is directed; he also in
cluded the slow payer. There is class
of clerks laboring under the delusion
that they need not pay their Just debts.
Secretary Shaw has given instructions
that the names of those clerks who are
slow in paying their just obligations.
and against whom complaints are re-
ceiyed on that score, should be marked
for demotion, and If they should neglect
to do their duty after having been re
minded thereof, that Ihey should be
discharged
II is not the intention of Secretary
Shaw to NEEDLE in the private affairs
OF the Treasury employees but he in
sists that all employees, man ar woman,
employed in his department shall do
their duty as good and upright citi-
Zens. The Secretary claims that by al
lowing men and women to remain in
the Government service who fail to sat
isfy their just obligations and honest
debts the Government would indorse
their questionable transactions. The
order has caused considerable conster-
nation among the sporty" element of
the Treasury. and they are seeking
cover in all directions.
The Washington times., 1902-08-20
NEW YORK FIRE CHIEF
SUSPENDED FROM DUTY
Commissioners Action in
the Case of E. Croker.
"Nc Grounds" Says the Deposed Of
fetal, When Seen-Knew What
Was Coming.

NEW YORK. Aug 19.-Fire Chief Ed
ware Croker was suspended from active
duty in the fire department by Fire
Commissioner Thomas sturgis today.
The commissioner arrived at his office
at 1890 O'Clock and had not been there
more than five minutes when word was
sent TO Chief Croker. who was in his
office on the fourth floor, that the COM
missioner wished 10 see him. The two
officials were closeted for ffteen
minutes
When the chief returned to his office
he sent Tor Delos McCurdy, who is
counsel for Chief Ryan, now on trial te-
fore Commissioner Sturgis. They were
together ten minutes. When the Ryan
trial began Chief Croker. wearing a
black silk coat. entered the trial room
and took a chair not far from the COM
missioner.
Knew of the Action.
ut is rumored that you have been
suspended" the chief was asked.
Yes. I'm going to BE- suspended"
by whom"
"Ry Commissioner Sturgis.'
''On what grounds"
ION no grounds"
who will succeed yOu?"
Il don't know"
The hearing in the Ryan case went
on. Chief Croker not paying any atten
tion to the witnesses when they men
toned his name. At 1:20 o'clock Act
ing Secretary Shields entered the room
and handed Chief Croker the order sus-
pending him from duty. 1t read;
ION receipt of this order you are
hereby suspended from active duty in
the department"
Chief Croker read the order and left
the courtroom, going to his office. At
ter arranging his papers there he left
the headquarters, apparently for home.
He refused to talk concerning the or
der
In the meantime Deputy Chief Pur-
roy. who was acting chief while Chief
Croker was away on his vacation. had
been sent for. He appeared just after
Chief Croker rad left the trial room.
wearing his full uniform. He entered
the trial room and took a seat on the
right of Commissioner Sturgls.
When Commissioner Sturgis' private
secretary was asked concerning Chief
Croker's suspension he replied:
Il cent talk about that
Before leaving headquarters Chief
Croker announced that he would at once
consult with his counsel and would ap
pear in the supreme court and make an
application for a writ to show cause
why Commissioner Sturgis shall not re-
instate him. He says that he cannot
he removed or suspended without cause
shown. and that his position is fixed by
the charter He added that there was
still some politics In the department
The Washington times., 1902-08-20
EDUCATIONAL.
GONZAGA COLLEGE,
At 1 Street N. W.

Under the care OF tine Jesuit Fathers.
The Collegiate and Academic Courses prepare
students for Law. Medicine, Higher Studies,
and the Liberal Arts.
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
The Grammar School is a new feature OF the
College In il Young boys trained for the
Academic and Collegiate departments, and while
excellent instruction is given in the elementary
studies OF Grammar. English Composition,
Arithmetic, Geography, and History, special at
tention is devoted 10 gentlemanly department
and TO moral and religious training.
THE COLLEGE OPENS SEPTEMBER 0.
For further information apply to Secretary OF
the Faculty.
The Washington times., 1902-08-20
HAMMANY'S BIG THREE
HOLDS COUNCIL OF WAR
Investigation Into Primary
Frauds Discussed.
Alarm Felt in the Organization Over the
Triumvirs' Action-"Tim" Sulli-
van Back of the Movement.

NEW YORK, Aug. Searching in
vestigatIon into the wholesale primary
frauds in Tammany Hall was promised
officially by the Big Three" at its first
meeting since June in the hall OF the
organization today. In the face OF the
disclosure yesterday of the intended
schcue to disc-edit John +. Carroll and
the aspirants for Tamnany leadership
whom he is backing in nalf 4 dozen dis
tricts. The Tammany triumvirate stood
firm today and declared itself commit
ted TO sweeping surveillance of the
primary rampalgn methods in the ranks
Of its own organization just as soon as
the rolls could be inspected.
Sullivan in Background.
In this. the one and only action that
the Big Three" has taken since 1t was
organized. it is believed their hands
We're held UP by no less a power than
Big Tin" Sullivan, the ruling agent OF
the old Croker power.
For the first ;ime since the trlumvers
lapsed into ohscurity last June fuli
meeting of the three was held at the
wigwam today. Big Tim" had hastened
tc town in The emergency, and not only
were his majority two-Murphy and Nc
Mahon- promptly on hand, but the very
much 5ewildered Mr.. Haffen of the
Bronx was impressed into the service.
The Big Three" not only actually met,
but pledged itself unequivocally to
search out any primary fraud in the
organization.
Just as soon as the primary rolls are
available we shall have them inspected
throughout, and a report made to us.
was he official declaration of the trium-
virs at the close of their session. We
will look them through for evidence o,
fraud and act promptly accordingly"
The Washington times., 1902-08-20
ALEXANDRIA ITEMS
OF GENERAL INTEREST
Fire Engine Companies Go
to Portsmouth Meeting.
Woman Who Violated Jim Crow" Car
Law Forfeited Collateral-Col-
Ored Men in Court.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. Aug. 19.-The va
rious fire engine companies of this city
have perfected arrangements for at
tending the annual State session of the
Virginia FirCmens Association, which
convenes in Portsmouth. Va. tomorrow.
The fire laddies of this city expect to
have a pleasant time. They will be ac
companied on the trip by a Washington
band.
There viii be delegations from the Co
lumDia. Hydraulicn. and Relief hook
and ladder fire engine companies. They
will assemble at their respective engine
houses about $50 o'clock tomorrow aft
ernoon. and shortly before I o'clock will
proceed to the wharf headed by the
band from which point they will board
the Norfolk steamer for Portsmouth
The members of the local companies
will return Saturday morning.
In the police court this morning col
ored woman named NJ. W. Hayson, who
was Yesterday afternoon arrested on
charge of violating the Jim Grow" car
law on the Washington. Alexandria and
Mount Vernon Electric Railway, for
feited s. collateral by failing to appear
when her name was called.
John Green, colored, was arraigned on
a, charge Of assaulting William Level,
also col)red. The complainant Level
told his honor that Green struck him
so hard a blow that it put him out of
business" for about half an hour. Green
then told an entirely different story. 1t
had little effect upon his honor. and
the usual fine of s. was imposed.
The pilot of the northbonrl heavy
freight train over the Richmond, Fred
ericksburg and Potomac Railroad. at
8 30 O'Clock this morning. plouGfei its
way into the cross rails of the track o.
the Washington Alexandria and Mount
Vernon Electric Railway, at the corner
OF King and Fayette Streets, resulting
in the wrcckiug of the forepart OF the
engine. The train was going at a slow
rate OF speed and what might have
otherwise proved serious accident, was
averted. similar accident occurred al
the same place several months ago.
The Alexandria district conference of
the Methodist Episcopal Church con-
yened in annual session tonight. at |
Herndon. Fairfax county The opening |
sermon was delivered by Rev. W. \. |
Ivtle. The business sessions will be |
ueld "Wednesday and Thursday, and the |
annual meeting OF the district Epworth |
Leagu, will be held Friday. This confer |
ance comprises the churches of AleXan-
iria. Fairfax. LoudouH and other ad-
Joining counties.
The remains of Miss Elizabeth Worth !
ngton. who died yesterday afternoon, ut
.er home Oh Seminary Hi'l, west O: this
city will tomorrow morning be forward
? !,to Baltimore. at which place the in
..rrnnnf viii he rnnIn
The Washington times., 1902-08-20
Education for Real Life
1864. For Sons and Daughters, at ls2-S.
Spencerian Business College,

Academy of Music Building. 9th and d NV.
Beautiful spacious halls Entrance. i0S 9Th St
All OF the departments open for day and night
sessions Monday. August %.
Tile leading business men OF Washington were
educated in this institution. and send their sons
and daughters aud candidates Tor employment
here for training.
Night classes: Monday, Wednesday and Fri
day, to 9.
For new catalogue or further information call
at office or address MRS. SARA \. SPENCER,
Principal and Proprietor
LEONARD GARFIELD SPENCER, Secretary.
The Washington times., 1902-08-20
GREGG SHORTHAND.

No shade no position Half time of other syS-
tens. Record, 22j words per minute. Business
Practice method of Bookkeeping. Balance Aug
tst free. Managers have had 35 years cxperi-
enCc As teachers and accountants
NATIONAL BUSINESS COLLEGE,
1925 New York Ave.
The Washington times., 1902-08-20
APPROPRIATIONS REACHED
BILLION-DOLLAR MARK

725, at an annual cost of Sis. .5761 10. and
the number reduced is 16, in the total an
nual sum of Sl3.l2O; a net increase of 709.
at cost for the year of $l05, 456 10. of
which number iSl are the cadets at the
Military Academy. who are given an in
creased allowance OF 500. so each; 81 are
consuls and consular clerks; Ga are Of
ficers of the Revenue Cutter Service.
whose pay is made equal to the similar
officers of the navy; 13 are in the Life
Saving Service. and 80, amounting to
S33 GOO annually, are In the Department
of Agriculture.
Increase of s7o,2s5,e2o.
A comparison of the total appropria-
tions made at the last session of Con-
gress for 1903 $500. 52i .49655) with those
of the preceding. or short. session of
the Fifty-s sixth Congress for 1903 (s73O.
23s, 1880 shows an increase of $40, ,2S5.-
s2O56.
In this amount are included increased
appropriations for the Department of
Agriculture. 1926. $40; for the diplomatic
District Of Columbia. legislative. execu-
tive. and judicial. and naval service.
1O6,9si74; for the Military Academy.
81 S5i.G1O-1i; for the postal service. Sli,-
G33 80; for he whole of the river and
harbor act, none having been passed at
the preceding session. S25, al ,442; for
deficiencies, $l2, 132. .5G0.3S. and for the
Isthmian Canal, $50, ,130, 600 on the
ether hand there appear reductions OF
$24, oJ3.91269 for the army. S65 ,056 for
tortifications; 1851 4429 80 for the Indian
service; $5,i03. 900 under requirements
for pensions; 1882 .549.OS by the sundry
civil act; s5,267, ,223.54 by miscellaneous
acts. and $lS7. 900 under permanent ap-
propriations, which cover interest on
the public debt. making net increase
as stated Of s70.2S5 .92056
The Washington times., 1902-08-20
Contention of Attorneys.

In their answer Messrs. Duvall and
Thomas state that they have. no knowl-
edge of the statements made by Mr..
Murphy, butsbelieve that Mrs Burns did
ask him TO prepare her will. These
facts, however. 1t is contended are ir-
relevant and immaterial The question
at issue. it is contended. is whether or
not the last will executed by Mrs. Burns
was obtained by undue influence.
On July l. last. Mr.. Thomas states he
saw Mrs. Burns, and she was not as
Mr.. Murphy described her. but was in
good mental condition and capable of
executing a will. After leaving Mrs.
Burns. Mr. Thomas states she sent him
instructions to draw new Will. setting
forth terms OF the last document. At
that time. it is alleged Mrs. Burns was
of sound and disposing mind.
The estate. it Is said. is worth about
$50. 900
The Washington times., 1902-08-20
WOODS
COM M ERCIAL
COLLEGE

pupils limited. Shorthand, typewriting. book
keeping. English civil service. Graduates
placed in positions Mr. Il. II. Warner and
ten other prominent business men will deliver
lectures during the ensuing year KINDLY write,
telephone or call for new illustrated catalogue.
The Washington times., 1902-08-20
ANNUAL BABY PARADE
Held At ASBURY PARK
Many Striking Floats Seen
IN the Line.
CHILDREN IN COSTUME
Queen Titania Reviews Her Loyal Sub
jects in a Purple Bedecked Pavilion
and Will Distribute the Prizes at Her
Revels This Evening.

ASBURY PARK, y. j., Aug. 19.-ln
the presence OF hundred thousand de-
lighted spectators along the line of
march, the tots marched down Ocean
Avenue this afternoon on their twelfth
annual fete day outing. Many Of the
floats and special designs were exceed
ingly pretty. while the go-carts and pc
destrians exhibited striking evidence of
careful preparations.
Tots in High Glee.
The tots crowed and laughed with
glee when they passed Titania's royal
pavilion, where sat the queen OF the
fairies in purple robes, surrounded by
her court ladies and trumpeters, her
pages and her men-at- t-arms. under
whose guard and with royal triumph
she had received escort TO the purple
bedecked .avilion.
The parade was divided into seven
divisions. The baby coaches section
was especially attractive and received
much applause.
Then followed express wagons and go
carts, doll coaches and children in al
legorical cOstun es, floats and novelties.
small pony turnouts and freaks.
Each division was led by section of
Ocean Grove Rough Riders who ap-
pcared 800 strong in the procession.
Among the most conspicuous in line
were Maude Lee and Howard Tucker,
two Chinese children, who appeared in
full native costume. WI Sin Ping,
Philadelphia Chinese boy. and his com
panion. WI Low, also from the Quaker
city. rode in a decorated express wagon.
Florence +. Stark, of New York. rode in
a portable garden, In which white
lamb was the chief exhibit.
Other Fancy Floats.
John Westley Joralemon of Newark,
sat in a big Easter egg. sunk in
bed of lilies. Airline Ada Splitter and
her two brothers, Munroe Pray and AL
bert Bryan, of Brooklyn. comprised a
very effective Indian camp exhibit.
Belle Kentgen. of Asbury Park, rode
with party OF young friends in
miniature tally-ho.
Edna May Haffner. of New York, was
a picture of beauty seated in minia-
lure rowing she'll The prizes which
are legion and valued at sl.24O. will be
distributed by Queen Titiana. who will
hold high revel in the Beach Audi
torium tomorrow night.
The Washington times., 1902-08-20
ST. JOHNS COLLEGE,

Vermont ave. and Ih0mas VircIe.
English Scientific and Commercial Courses.
Studies resumed September :. Catalogues sent
on application. BROTHER ABDAS, President
au2V-sDt
MISS BALCHS INSTITUTE,
yO3 o ST. y. ".
Special Instructions for Civil Service Exam
nations; lessons in MeteorJlosy. lu2oeod-l3t
ACADEMY. Rockville. Md. for boys; home
life; individual care and Instruction: terms
moderate Address ". r. MASON. u >. y. A.
iylI-60
The Washington times., 1902-08-20

The remains of Miss Elizabeth Worth
ington. who died yesterday afternoon, at
Ler home Oh Seminary Hi'l, west O: this
city will tomorrow morning be forward
e !,to Baltir3ore at which place the in
tcrmcut will be made.
The Washington times., 1902-08-20
GONZAGA COLLEGE,

10 l STREET y. ".
The Washington times., 1902-08-20
Bequests of Last Will.

BY her last will, which is dated July
l, 1902. Mrs. Burns leaves a bequest OF
$500 to St. Josephs Male Orphan Asylum
and the remainder of her estate to her
sons as joint tenants.
In his petition Mr.. Murphy states that
the last document executed by Mrs
Burns was signed only six days before
her death, On July 6 last, at which
time. he says, she was not of sound
mind or capable of making a valid con-
tract. Mr.. Murphy also states that he
drew the will dated March 2S, 1900. at
the direction of Mrs. Burns and had
no knowledge of her desire to change it
until July l last. when informed by one
of her sons. He visited her on that
day. he says, and found her in an ex-
tremely weak condition, mentally and
and in answer 10 a question
she stated she wished to change her
will
The Washington times., 1902-08-20
VARYING OPINIONS AS
TO MRS. BURNS SANITY
Rival Executors Discuss
Question in Eriefs.
Decision of Court Will Establish Which
of Two Wills Will Be
Probated.

Messrs. W. Clarence Duvar and Sid
ney T. Thomas. executors of the last
will of Margaret Burns, yesterday filed
their answer to the petition of Charles
J. Murphy, who is named as executor in
a former will. asking that the first test
ament be offered for probate. In the
original will, Mr.. Murphy states. the
late Matthew G. Emery was named as
co-eXecutor.
BY her first will. which, it is said,
was executed by Mrs. Burns on March
IS. 1900, she left her estate to her
sons, John and Michael Burns, for life.
and at their death to their heirs. In
the event of their dying without issue
she directed that the estate should re-
vert TO the use and for the benefit of
Gonzaga College. st. Aloysius Church.
and the trustees of St. Joseph's Male
Orphan Asylum.
The Washington times., 1902-08-20

Incorporated. Sl1 East
Capitol st. Phone, East
IS Open all the year.
Electric fans. Eighteenth
year begins Sept. =
Monday. sept. l. enroll
ment day. Number of