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The Washington times., 1903-05-13
NEWS OF ROCKVILLE.

ROCKVILLE. Md, May 13.-The 1903
session of the Chautauqua Assembly of
Washington Grove, Montgomery county.
Will begin July and continue until Sep
TENDER 10. excepting from August 4 to
l3, during which time the annual camp
meeting will be held under the auspices
of the presiding elder. Washington dis
trict, NJ. E. Church. The committee in
charge consists Of w H. II. Smith.
chairman; Frank R. Ryner. secretary;
Melville Lindsay. treasurer, and b.
Elmer Wiber, Page MIlburn, Percy 6.
Foster and Evert Lansing Harvey
Washington Grove is situated twenty
miles from Washington. on the Metro
politan branch of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad, the through line between the
East and West. 1t covers about 200 acres
OF land, we'll timbered with oak, chestnut
and hickory and other varieties. and
affords delightful place for persons de-
string to escape from the heat of the
large city during the summer months II
is elevated over 500 feet above the sea
level. improvements have been made by
the laying off of the grounds with wide
and shaded avenues, many OF which have
been graded and very well covered with
crushed stone. Summer residences have
been erected TO the number of over 125,
and cottages furnished or unfurnished
can be rented for the summer. A summer
hotel Is conveniently located on the
grounds. with well furnished rooms. bath
rooms and other conveniences, such as
cool water from an artesian well. The
meeting places consist OF tabernacle
with seating capacity of 700 persons.
and a new Assembly Hall in which the
ChautauQua meetings are held
The successful Chautauqua Of last year
Will be surpassed this year by the educa-
tional, entertainment and amusement
features. There Will be classical read
ings, entertaining Rotations. instructive
lectures, highclass musicales, numerous
chalk talks and the like. On the program
will be found Rosain, the Juggler; c.
Paul Smith, sand etchings; Willard Cor
don, clay modelling; Phil Hunter, the
wizard Felix Mahoney, chalk talk: VIII
Chadlee crayOn artist: Mrs. Estelle
Davis, elocutionist. and many others
along the different lines indicated above.
Dr. d. E. WIDER, 1929 f Street, Washing
ton, d. c., Is secretary of the Washing
ton Grove Association.
The Washington times., 1903-05-13
.SPINSTER'S WILL TELLS
HOW SHE SAVED 5000
Due to Good Health and Perma-
nent Position.

PHILADELPHIA. May ia woman S
independence and ability to take care OF
herself are evidenced in the will of An
geline F1agg, who died recently at 1906
Venango Street, leaving an estate val
ued at s., 500. A clause In the instru-
ment, which was admitted TO probate
yesterday reads as follows:
Il. Angelina F'lagg, spinster, of the
age of forty-nine years, having been
blessed with good health, permanent
position and, above all. an economical
mother. have been enabled TO save some
three thousand dollars"
In codicil the testatrix further says
MY father, Edward II. Flagg, at pres
ent resident of West Sterling Mass.
having deserted my mother and myseli
sire that he or his heirs shall have no
share or part in my money or property
that 1 may possess at my death"
After making requests to relatives
the testatrix devises $500 to the Presby-
terian Home for Widows and Single
Women, $500 to the Hahnemann Hospi-
tai, and 800 each to the Children s
Country Week Fund and the Children S
Summer Home, Cinnaminson, n. J.
BY the VIII of Margaret White. who
the residue of her estate, amounting tt
about $500, is devised to that institu.
ton.
The Washington times., 1903-05-13
ALEXANDER M'KENzIE
is GRAND COMMANDER
Knights Templar Elect Officers of
Grand Lodge.

The Grand Commandery of Knights
Templar of the District of Columbia
concluded its eighth annual conclave last
evening IN the large hall of Masonic
Temple.
Grand Commander G. E. Corson, pre-
siding officer, delivered the annual ad-
dress, reviewing all the official bust
ness of last year. The late Past Grand
Commander Noble D. Larner was re-
membered in a resolution OF coincidence.
Regular and special committees re-
ported and general business was trans
acted.
Grand Commander Corson was pre-
scented with jeweled past commanders
badge by Past Grand Commander e. @.
Davis, on behalf OF the organization.
The following officers were elected for
next year:
Alex Mckenzie, grand commander;
Andrew ". Kelley, deputy grand COM
mander: Bennett A Allen, grand gener-
alissimo; william F. Hunt, grand cap
tain general; George II. Walker. grand
senior warden; Thomas P. Morgan,
grand standard bearer: Henry K Simp-
son, grand prelate; William F. GUIDE,
grand treasurer; Aryine W. Johnston.
grand receiver; William II. II. Cissel.
grand standard bearer; Walter H. Klop-
fer, grand sword bearer; James 2. P.
Appleby, grand warder; George G. ODER.
grand captain of the guard. Past Grand
Commander W. T. Gailiher was reap
pointed as inspector general
The Washington times., 1903-05-13
DEMOCRATS MAY WIN
IN NEW YORK CITY
Sulzer Says the People There Are
Tired of Reform and Reformers.

Representative William Sulzer. OF New
York, who is in the city attending to
departmental work for his constituents,
was at the Capitol this morning. When
asked about politics in the Empire State
and city. he said:
THE Democrats will elect the next
mayor of New York by a majority of
more than 100, 900. The people are tired
of reform and reformers. We are also
sure the State will go Democratic at the
coming Presidential election"
Mr. Sulzer refused to discuss the can
didacy of former President Cleveland, or
mention the names of the men from
whom the Democrats expect TO select
their candidate for mayor.
Representative Sulzer vas at the
Navy Department yesterday looking
after the interests of his constituents,
as he expressed it.
II fnd," said Mr.. Sulzer, 81 get very
courteous replies from department Off
Gals when l write to them, but I have
learned l get better results. surer and
quicker. by coming to Washington oc-
casionaIly and attending TO matters per-
sonally There are some men in Con-
gress who believe their only duty is to
be here when Congress is in session, but
think the interests of my constituents
are better conserved if 1 come over to
Washington occasionally during the
recess and look after their affairs
The Washington times., 1903-05-13
CERTIFICATES OF
INCORPORATION FILED

A certificate of the incorporation of
the Daughters of America Funeral Bene-
fit Association of the District of Co
lumbia, was today filed in the Office OF
the Recorder of Deeds. The purpose OF
the organization is to offer fraternal. So
cial, and funeral benefits to the men,
bers.
The incorporators are Elizabeth J.
Sewall Grace NJ. Lowry, E. P. HazIeton,
Mrs. NJ D. Robinson. Thomas c. Ser
geon. Philip r. Pulliam, c. o. Bohrer,
Charles Miller. and Florence Boetler.
A certificate of the incorporation OF
the Moakler Automobile Company has
been filed. The capital stock is $500, coo
and the incorporators are John McClin-
took. William C. Dashiel. John J. NeIli-
gan. John w. Moakler, and Alfred
Gould
The Frank Oil and Gas Company files
incorporation papers with the Recorder
of Deeds. The capital stock is $500 900
divided into 100000 shares. The incor-
porators are John L. Hargrove, Newton
H Clark, and John K. Summers, all of
Washington. D. c.
The Washington times., 1903-05-13
OMAHA COURT TIES UP
EMPLOYERS BY INJUNCTION

OMAHA, May 13.-Judge Dickinson. in
the district court last night. on applica-
ton of the labor unions whose members
are on strike. issued an Injunction
against the business men AMI employers
even Ioore sweeping than that issued ty
the Fedora! court against the unions last
week. The order restraints the business
men from refusing TO sell goods 10 deal
ers who employ union Labor; prevents
them from boycotting union Labor; TO
quires the Business Mems Association u
cease holding meetings or conspirns
against the unions or in airy way inter
ferlng with the unions In the manage
ment of their affairs.
The Washington times., 1903-05-13
ARMY AND NAVY NOTES.

ordnance Will hold its next meeting in
Washington on Friday. Consideration of
fire control and direction system at Pen
sacola harbor Will occupy their atten-
ton. They have lately returned from
trip to the harbor, where they were
guests of Rear Admiral William C. Wise,
commandant of the station. Major Whist
Ter. in charge OF the fire control at Pen
sacola, was highly complimented by the
board during It's visit.
Capt. Joseph G. Eaton took command
of the battleship Massachusetts yester-
day at the Charlestown navy yard, re-
lIeving Capt. H. N Manney.
Capt. Lorenzo P Davidson, Fifth In
fantry, has been discharged from the
General Hospital, Washington Barracks,
and will proceed to Plattsburg Barracks.
n. Y, for further treatment.
Rear Admiral Sands will hoist his flag
on the Texas on May 10. taking command
of the newly organized coast defense
squadron.
Congressman Glass has been informed
that the results of the examination for
appointment to Annapolis held in Roa-
noke last week are: Guy E. Baker.
Lynchburg, first; William .. Brygman
Roanoke, second, and r. L. Thornton,
Halifax county, third.
The cruiser Olympia did not sail from
Newport News for Culebra as was ex-
pected.
Two weeks furlough has been given 10
224 sailors of the Monongahela, at anchor
off Old Point, who were paid of yester-
day. They will report on the expiration
of their leave on the Columbia and Min
neapolis at the Brooklyn and League
Island navy yards.
The Washington times., 1903-05-13
KNIFE PLUNGED DEEP
IN SHIPYARD TRUST
Reorganization Scheme Will Call for a
Drastic Scaling in Securities.

NEW YORK, May 13.-lt is learned
that the plan of reorganiza ton of the
finances of the United States Shipbuild-
ing Company, which is now being worked
out, does not call for any assessment on
the bonds of the company. as was re-
ported yesterday. It was officially stated
yesterday that there also Will be no as
sessment on the company stock.
A great deal of interest is manifested
over the reorganization OF the finances of
the corporation. as great deal of cash
is absolutely necessary TO put the conn.,
pany in a sound condition financially 1t
is estimated that fully So ,0oo. 600 is need
ed for this purpose.
Those identified with the reorganiza-
ton stated last night that the important
interest holders Of the company's secu-
rites have virtually agreed to supply
whatever cash is necessary These peopie
have no hesitation in stating that thers
will be a drastic scaling down of securi-
ties. The excuse is given that the knife
will not be spared, as the case is an
urgent one.
1t is now regarded as likely that. there
Will be no reorganization with receiver
ship of the shipyard trust. AS a matter
of fact, the securities OF the company
are still in first hands
George R. Sheldon, manager of the
syndicate which took about 81 800, 900 of
the company's bonds at the time the
Trust Company of the Republic found
itself in trouble, is interested in the
work of reorganization. c. w Wetmore,
president of the North American Com
pany, is also interested. and C. NJ
Schwab, president OF the United States
Steel Corporation, has also been con-
suited. Max Pam, one of the directors OF
the company, is reported 10 have taken
an active part in the reorganization II
was stated last night that the plan of re-
organization that has been published is
entirely wrong, and that, as a matter Of
fact, only the general outlines of the
reorganization had been agreed upon.
The Washington times., 1903-05-13
CANDIDATES NOMINATED.

Stereotypers' Union No 10 of Washing
ton, nominated five candidates for dele
gate to the second annual convention
of the International Stereotypers and
EIectrotrypers' Union, to be held in
Washington the second week in Au-
gust. The candidates are as follows: G.
w. Clifford, of the Post" J. ]. Frow-
Elm, of the National Tribune" Joseph
Splann, of the Government Printing Or
fee: w. H. Parker, of the Government
Printing Office; w. S. Whitmore, of the
Government Printing Office. Election will
take place at the various chapels May 20
The Washington times., 1903-05-13
UNCLE SANS BIG
BILLS OF EXPENSE

The additional naval and other i'm
provements provided for are as fol-
lows:
Boat shop at Puget Sound navy yard.
500. 600
New Naval Academy buildings at An
napolis. Nd, additional amount of 49,
600. 900
National Museum building. $3,250. 600.
Freedmen's Hospital building, $3.50, 900.
Building for committee rooms and of
fees for House of Representatives, So
100, 600
Building for Department of Agricul-
ture, S1,250.000.
Public buildings IN the various States
So. 153. 859.34.
For bridges, school buildings, and a
sand filtration plant in the District of
Columbia s1.46OOOO was appropriated,
making in all $3.50, S59.34.
comparison of these contract liza
bilities with those of the first session
of the Fifty-seventh Congress. amount
ing to 1852, III, 46S. shows a reduction of
1925. 721 eos &c.
The amount for the first session in
cluded contracts for $3.50, 0O0, 900 for CON
struction of the isNhmian canal and $685.
1856 160 for river and harbor improve
ments-
New Offices Created.
The new offices and employments spe-
cificalIy authorized are 1876 in num-
at an annual compensation of 1891
639.02, and those abolished or omitted
are 1875 in number, at an annual COM
pensation of s941, 4S1. Pa net increase
of 9,501 In number and $685., 1918 IN
amount.
The increase for the District of 60
lumbia government is 1874, includ-
ing so school teachers. ~ policemen
and 20 firemen.
The increase for the navy is 1916, in
GLIDING 1900 seamen and 1,45S midship-
men. The postal service is allowed
1884,
The number of salaries increased IS
341, at an annual cost OF s205, 202. O4
and the number reduced is so, in the
sum of $500; net increase of PSI, at a
cost of s204, 602 .04. The District of Co
| lumbia receives nine Of these increases
in salary.
A comparison of the total appropria-
lions Of the second session of the Fifty
seventh Congress, for 1904, S753, 058,
SCOOP, with those of the first session, for
1903, $500. 624 1866 shows a reduction of
81, 565, 99O.53.
The Washington times., 1903-05-13
WILLIAM H. BARTON'S
REMAINS CREMATED

The funeral of William H. Barton. for
thirty-four years a clerk in the Office
of the Solicitor of the Treasury Depart
ment. who died at his home. 1909 H
Street northwest, on Sunday, was held
yesterday afternoon from the chapel of
Lees undertaking establishment. The
Rev W Chalmers Easton. pastor of the
Eastern Presbyterian Church. oficiated
at the services, and special rites were
held by the Pentalpha Lodge, No %. F.
A A M, of which he was a charter
member. The honorary pallbearers were
selected from the members of this or
der. The body was cremated.
The Washington times., 1903-05-13
PERSONALS.

Among those selected to speak at the
flfty-third commencement OF Bucknell
University at Lewisburg, Pa, is George
Ripley Bliss. of Washington. The gradu-
ating class numbers fffty-five, out of
which eleven speakers have been chosen,
it being considered an honor to be
placed on the list. Mr.. Bliss is son
of Hon. H. II. Bliss, OF this city and a
nephew OF Gen. Tasker II. Bliss, U. S. A
Among the passengers who arrived at
New York today on the North German
Lloyd steamship Friedrich der Crosse
from Bremen, were Baron Won Giskra,
Austro- Hungarian counselor at Wash
ington, and his daughter Miss Giskra.
George Brent Bowen, of Washington,
yesterday donated the proceeds of a
legacy from his uncle, the late Nathan
Brent, OF Winchester. to the Winchester
Memorial Hospital. The money-s700-
was credited to the endowment fund of
the hospital as a memorial to the late
Mrs Susan Brent.
The Washington times., 1903-05-13
GOING TO CAMP K|NEO
FOR THEIR VACATION
Washington Boys to Pass
the Summer in Maine.
WILL BE JOINED BY OTHERS
Several States Will Be Represented by
College Students, All Under Super
vision of Competent Teachers.

A number of Washington boys will join
their comrades from several States in
spending the summer vacation In camp
in the mountain and lake region OF
Maine. George H. Sensner, headmas-
ter of the Emerson Institute, is to have
personal charge of the boys.
Already a number of young men from
the private schools in Washington and
nearby cities have Joined the party, and
all are looking forward with keen inter
est to the time when school Will be
closed and they will be free to cry ION
to camp"
The camp. situated on Long Lake.
Maine, in the midst of New England s
most alluring scenery, is known as
Camp Kineo for Boys" and is owned
by G. H. Sensner. of Washington, and F.
D. Sears, of Boston, Mass. It was estab-
lished for Well-to-do parents who de-
sire to give their sons the pleasure OF
outdoor life, entirely free from the
many Objectionable features of the
average summer resort. Only boys OF
the best moral character and good habits
are admitted to the camp, and care is
boEACAA ~ SCI OIiy wy WIZ cyl C5Siit
the best and most influential homes OF
the country
Living in Tents. ~
The boys live in foored tents, row
swim, fish, play tennis and ball, and, il
fact. enjoy every sort of aquatic anC
athletic sport. summer school is also
run in connection with the camp, and
those boys who desire it can obtain in
struction at a reasonable figure under
the most skillful teachers. An enjoy
able feature of the camp each year, is
tour of the White Mountains of New
Hampshire. taken on foot or by coach
| The boys will spend about ten days II
the White Mountain region visiting the
many points of interest TO be seen i'll thi.
Switzerland of America"
The boys sleep in fioored tents OF
canvas cots, but a one-story frame
! building serves as a dining hall and as
sembly room. and here the boys gathe,
at evening on rainy days, to sing songs
play games, and to have entertainments
The boys are in charge of a competen
corps of college men and teachers. wht
schools of the country on account O.
their special fitness for this kind oil
| work. Constant care and oversight is
exercised on the part of these men. but
in such a way as not to be irksome tc
the boys.
Under Competent Care.
Mr.. Sensner and Mr. Sears have per
sonal supervision of the camp. The,
are both college graduates and teacher:
OF boys by profession, and have haC
many years Of camping experiment
The Washington boys will be joined
by their friends from the Boys Latin
School of Baltimore, the Fredericks burl
College of Virginia, the Charlotte Hal
School Of Maryland, and other nearby
schools. The Washington party vii
leave here about June %, gofne to New
York by rail. where they take the Fal
River steamer TO Boston, stopping Their,
for half-day's sightseeing. From Bos
ton, steamer will be taken for Portland
where the main camping party will be
met, and boat taken for camp
The Washington times., 1903-05-13
FELL ON FIREMEN

LEBANON, Pa. May 13.-The plant of
the Enterprise" a weekly newspaper,
and the residence of DIR. A. E GobIe. at
Albright College, were damaged to the
extent of 81 1000 by fire at Myerstown.
Two firemen, Thomas Hicks and Warren
Dundore, were injured by falling
chimney.
The Washington times., 1903-05-13
Nearly a Billion and a Half
Dollars Appropriated at
the Two Sessions of Con-
greSs.
Statement Issued Today Civ
ing the DetailS-FiVe More
Great Battleshlps Includ-
ed-NeW Offices

Details OF the appropriations made by
Congress for both sessions were made
public this morning by Chief Clerks
Thomas P. Gleaves and James c..
Courts of the House and Senate COM
mittees on appropriations. The state
ment covers all of the expenditures in
the smallest points It shows that in
all Congress provided 81, 44O, 4S9. 434.S7 to
pay the expenses of the Government.
Many interesting facts are set forth.
which up until today have been care
fully guarded by the committees. y
tabulated summary of the figures is as
follows:
The Washington times., 1903-05-13
Stated Expenditures.

GIdhu lotdi O0,OOo, auO.O2
In addition to the specific appropria-
lions contracts were authorized by Con-
gress for new works and new positions
under the Government, for which $780,
$50, S59.34 was appropriated
The largest item under this head is
the construction of five new frst-class
battleships and two steel ships and one
wooden brig, which is to be used as
training vessel for landsmen and ap-
prentices. Exclusive of armament and
armor, these vessels will cost $40, 1885,
600.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-28
PICNIC AT KEOKUK
DAM EMPLOYEES AND FAMILIES
TO HAVE OUTING NEXT SAT.
URDAY.
Arrangements Completed Today for
First Annual Outing of Aid Society
From Big Ottumwa PIant-Wilt
Probably Be Yearly Feature.
From Mondays Daily.

From Mondays Daily.
The first annual picnic of the Dam
Aid association will be held next Sab
urday at Keokuk and it is anticipated
that crowd of 300 or 400 people from
members of the association have been
planning for some weeks to have
picnic this summer and to make this
an annual feature, but it was not until
this afternoon that the arrangements
were completed and Keolzuk was ser
lected as the city in which to hold the
event. Cheap rates for the round trip
have been secured although the defln.
lite sum had not as yet been decided
upon.
The Aid Society.
The Dain Aid Society was organized
several years ago and every year the
firm has given 81 to the society for
each employee of the firm. Every EN-.
ploye is a member Of the society. The
association is in prosperous condh
ton and now has over $1,000 in the
treasury, being operated very much as
is the Packing House Mutual Aid asso-
citation. The initiation fee in the so
ciety is twenty-five cents and
the subsequent payment is ten cents a
week. The society pays Sc a week to
its members in case Of sickness or ac-
cident and $50 to the benefciaries Of a
deceased member.
Program Not Completed.
Two tickets will be allowed each
member and they will be privileged to
sell as many tickets as they wish IL
they vouch for the parties to whom ths
tickets are given. The final arrange
ments for the event will be made in Il
few days and the program of events til
be contested during the day will b6
given. The Rock Island will transport
the crowds from this city but as yet
the hours at which trains will run has
not been decided upon. The committee
from the association received propo.
sitions from number of Iowa cities
but Keokuk was selected for Its cons
venient location and because an exs
cursion on the Mississippi was one Of
the features which was desired by the
committee,