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The Washington times., 1903-03-09
HID FORTUNE SO WELL
IT CANNOT Be FOUND
Heirs of Eccentric Sea Captain Hunting
For Missing Fortune.

NEW HAVEN. March 9.-The curious
spectacle has been seen for the last two
days OF an Old house IN Perkins Street,
In this city. guarded by police while the
heirs Of an eccentric old sea captain
have conducted thorough search OF the
place for S17 COO in cash and many rich
gems which the captain is believed 10
have hidden Just previous to his death.
Capt James VI. woodhoUse died last
Monday. at the age OF cighty-two. About
a year ago be partially distributed his
estate Of 500. OCO among his nearest rel
atsves. giving his daughter, Mrs. Frank
H. Wheeler. OF this city. the deeds to
the bulk Of his real estate holdings. For
mcrIy most OF his wealth was invested
In ship stock. but. believing that YES
sci properties were dropping of in
value. he sold out all OF his marine in
forests and converted all but about 800. -
BOO in cash into securities and real es-
tate.
The $4,000 in cash ne deposited in the
Mechanics Bank OF this city. but about
six months ago drew il out and secrctod
IL IN his own house. His death came
before he advised his administrator as
10 tie Whereabouts OF This money. sud
the most careful search for the Ias5
week has failed TO locate IL.
The news spread that the house OF the
old captain was being searched Tor sl7,-
600. and police protection became nee
cssary. Since then the search has been
prosecuted under guard Dr Wheeler
son-in-Iaw and administratcr OF the es-
tate OF the cantain. is president OF the
New Haven police board.
Captain Woodhousc was a typical New
England skipper. He spent most Of his
life on the sea. amassing a considerable
competence from trading. and then
turned shipbuilder. purchasing part
owncrships also I'm other concerns. in
Is49 he was I'm the pineapple trade be-
tween New York and Cuba. and inno-
Gently carried into port a number oi
carbires for the Cuban insurgents. lie
was arrested. but managed 10 escape tho
authorities. get out Of the harbor o. Bar
cola under full sail. and escape nCrth
though pursued by a Spanish mar-of-
var. He was pardoned by Queen Isabel
la of Spain in 1853. on the occasion OF
a general amnesty due 10 the birth of a
son a Madrid
The Washington times., 1903-03-09
ARMED GUARDS AWAIT
GANG OF TRAIN ROBBERS
Union Pacific Preparing to Resist
Threatened Attack.

CHEYENNE. Wyo.. March 9.-The I'm
ion Pacific Railroad Company is prepar-
ing 10 resist a threatened attack by
train robbers Men on feet saddIehorses
have been armed with rifles and sent
out 10 resist outlaws. Some OF the men
are from the secret service OF the Union
Pacifc, while others have been employ
ed as train guards on the overland
trains.
Il Is said the armed party has been
sent TO Rawlins from which place the
location or the threatened attack will
be patrolled. Another precaution is the
strengthening of the force Of armed
guards on the express and mail trains
between Cheyenne and Ogden.
The Washington times., 1903-03-09
PATENT OFFICE.
Issues to Be Limited.

issues 10 be Limited.
The Paten. Office issued a statement
yesterday which limits the number Of
copies OF the descriptions Of patents
which any individual may secure TO ton.
Chief Clerk Ireland said: The appro-
priation to reprint copies OF exhausted
issues is limited. and hereafter only
copies needed for proposed litigation or
other important business viii be ordered
reprinted This rule is made necessary
because one person would frequently or
der the entire issue for his own use,
thus preventing others equally Interest
ed from securing a single copy. Inven-
tors sometimes order a couple hundred
cooies for the purpose of advertising
when the whole original issue amounted
tc seventy-fve copies only.
This has grown into such an abuse
Of the privilege that this rule is made
to secure as wide a distribution OF the
prints as possible"
The Washington times., 1903-03-09
FOREIGN MAILS

WASHINGTON. ID. c. POSTOFTICB NOTICE
Should De read daily, As changes may oeesn
at any time
FOKEIGN MAILS are dispatched 70 the portf
n sailing daily. and The schedule of closines
arranged on the presumption Of their unntcr-
rUpted overland transit. For the weeS ending
be made from the MAIN OFFICE - follows.
transatlantic Mails.
NoNDAY--ta) At Tl5 p. m. tor EUROPE
per = g. Kaiser wilhelm der Crosse from NeN
y oril. via Plymouth. ChcrbCurg, and Bremen
fcl At II ~ p. M Tor ITALY direct. per s s
Liguria, from New York Mail must be directet
per e. s Listria-"
TIFSDAY-fa) A T.l5 ?. II. for EUROPE.
per Philadelphia, from Ncw York. va
Southampton. Nail for IRELAND must be di-
rccteed -FeT s. s. Philadelphia
tc) At HES p. n- for NEfHERLANlS d.
rect per 8. s. Amsterdam, from New York.
fC) At ll-25 D. m Tor EUROPE, per 5. =
Oceanic, from New York, via Queenstown.
WEDNEsDAY-(d) ~ - I'M. for AZORES ISL
ANDS. per s. Cambrolnan- from Boston
(c) AZ 9-l5 y. IN. fer FRANCE. SNlTLER-
LAND, ITALA, SPAIN. P0RrIGAI. III Lhhka-
EGYPT. GREECE, BRITISH tNblA, and LoR-
ESZO NARQUEZ. per 5. s. Ia BrrtaEne. from
New York via Lavrc. Mail for other parts %
EUROPE must be directed Per s. $ Ia Bre-
taCnc."
FRIDAY-le) At 6.o5 p. m. for EUROPE per
s. g. Unbria. from New York. via Queenstoun-
(a3 AZ 7.I5 y. M for ITALY direct. per g. s
Iahp, from New York. Nail must be directed
(c) At HES p. m. for BELGIUM direct, PER
s. e. Finland. from New York Nail must be
directed Per s. g. Finland :
(c) At u .25 p. m. Tor SCOTLAND direct, Per
s. Ethiopia, from New York Nail must be
directed @-Pcr 8 s. Ethiopia"
PRINTED NATTER. ETC--Ihls steamer
takes Printed Matter. Commercial Papers, and
samples for GERMANY onlv- The same class
81 mail matter for other parts Of EUROPE VIII
not pc sent by this ship unless specially d.
rcctcd BY her
l
The Washington times., 1903-03-09
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Georgia's Gold-Bearing Lands.

Georgia's GOld-Bearing Lands.
The Geological Survey has IN press and
viii soon issue n topographic map OF
the Dahlonega quadrangle in Georgia,
covering all OF White and Towns cOun-
ties and portions OF Union. Sumpkin.
Habersham and Rabim counties. The
region Is of especial interest as it in
cludes the famous Dahloncga section,
one OF the earliest and most valuable
gold mining regions OF the East The
Survey has under consideration plans
for an investigation during the coming
season OF the geology and mineral re-
sources Of the district. and also of the
section west OF It, covered By the
Ellijay sheet.
The Washington times., 1903-03-09
MR.. DOOLEY MAY SPEND
FORTY THOUSAND A YEAR
HaTpers Engage Author at Highest Lit
erary Salary in the Country.

CHICAGO. March s.-FinIey Peter
Dunno, author of Mr. DoOley." has
just closed a contract with Harper &
Bros, the publishers. that makes him
the highest salaricd literary man in
the country. and perhaps IN the world.
Mr.. Dunno, 50 is said here. is TO re-
ceive a salary OF SO. 600 a year. and IS
to write exclusively FOR the one firm.
His work viii probably include edi-
torials for the Harper publications -
well as additions TO the DoOley sketches
and other efforts.
George B. Harvey, president Of Harper
& Bros, closed the deal this week.
The Washington times., 1903-03-09
PHILIP DOBLIN SAID TO BE
SERIOUSLY I'LL IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK. March st IS reported
today that Philip Doblin. who figured il
the bribery charges made before the
House Naval Committee by Congressman
Montague LessIer. IS i'll at his home at
433 East Eighty-seccnd street His wife
refused TO deny or confirm the report
and would make no statement either as
TO his condition or Whereabouts
II was reported that Dobhn had re-
Gently been I'm a very nervous condition
This his friends deny absolutely, and say
that he has been in as good health as
usual They give no credence to the re-
ports concerning his health.
The Washington times., 1903-03-09
Mr.. McC1ea1y in Demand.

entered the War Department from Buff
falo on tho Spanish war rolls, has
finally decided TO go into business in
Buffalo.
His attention 20 duty gave him rapid
promotion in the department. Several
months ago a position in private life IN
Buffalo was offered him. lie resigned
from the Government service and ac-
cepted the Office. About month ago. he
was invited 10 return 10 his position In
he department. Again he came 10 WASH
ington. has received a better offer from
the Buffalo firm and is now going back
there.
The Washington times., 1903-03-09
Purchase of Property.

Richard S Feighy has purchased the
property at TIE corner OF Main Street
and Court Avenue. EIlicott City. from
James T. Heavey for 81 $50. The Gam
bic property. adjoining. is also included
in the deal. William J. Robinson. father
in-law of Mr.. Feighy buying il from
$1,000. the whole having a frontage CT
about 90 feet and an average depth OF
about so feet. On this portion Mr.. Feighy
is preparing to erect large two-story
building for business purposes.
The Washington times., 1903-03-09
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
Philippine Woods.

The Philippines produce not only
superb cabinet woods. but also some Of
the very best shipbuilding woods il the
world " said Clifford Piuchot. chief OF the
Bureau OF Forestry. Il saw there larger
mahogany trees than I have seen any
where else. There arc forty specimens Of
wood which correspond TO rosewood.
One-half OF the entire area OF the islands
is heavily wooded. and easily accessible
for numbering. At present. however, with
30 per cent Of the water buffalo. the
The Washington times., 1903-03-09
FIFTEEN THOUSAND CASES
OF GRIP IN ST. LOUIS

ST LOUIS, No. March Fifteen
thousand St. Louisians. IL is estimated
are suffering from influenza. The cpl
demic made its appearance here three
weeks ago.
The number OF cases has increased
with alarming rapidity. until practically
every physician In the city has at least
one victim among his patients. and
every hospital has its quota Of sufferers.
The Washington times., 1903-03-09
National Bank Bonds.

The weekly statement of United States
bonds held in trust for national banks
shows S34O. .506.47o deposited in the
Treasury to secure circulation. and 10
secure public moneys. Si42. .65S, $40 in
Washington and SIO.4IO goo in New York.
National bank notes outstanding amount
10 1882 40 as. The total national bank
notes issued during the past week were
S3.1SS.02o. and total destroyed during the
same period were S3,IS9.9 .92S.
The Washington times., 1903-03-09
New Map in Preparation.

G. O. Smith, geologist, assisted by F.
c. Calkins, f. p. Carey and D. T. Nc
Donald. who were in charge OF the geo
logic work in Quoqualmie quadrangle
during the past season in Washington,
have been at work preparing a map OF
this region during the winter. An area
OF about SEQ square miles has been
mapped in heart Of the Cascade Range
and the map will have special interest
as showing the structure or the central
portion OF the mountains.
The Washington times., 1903-03-09

be sixteen fou--room apartments in the
building
The Washington times., 1903-03-09
District Postal Changes.

An order has been issued closing the
postofIices at Langdon and Winthrop
Heights. on April 80. These Offices VIII
be consolidated, and placed directly un-
der the Washington postofnce. a sta
tion for both places will be establish
cd a Langdon. BY this order, all the
Offices in the District OF Columbia are
now a part Of the Washington Office.
Postmaster Merritt has been working 70
accomplish this end ever since he first
came into Office.
The Washington times., 1903-03-09
Eightieth Birthday

Hugh Sanders Stevenson. one OF the
oldest and most respected citizens Of
Snow Hill, celebrated his eightieth birth
day last Wednesday evening. The home
stead. one OF the finest old Colonial res
licences OF the town. was illuminated and
decorated n honor OF the event
The Washington times., 1903-03-09
May Disband Hampton Company.

It has been decided to disband the
Peninsular Guards. HamptOn's crack
militia company. the Hampton council
having decided to quit paying armory
rent for the company, which amounted
to 800 a year. This has discouraged the
militiamen. The company served in the
Spanish-American war. Capt. Frank H.
Couch is commander
The Washington times., 1903-03-09
NEWS OF THE DEPARTMENTS.

draft animal of the islands, dead, the
lumber business is difficult to carry on
and to meet the large demand FOR lum-
Der. importations are being made from
the Pacific Coast Of the United States"
The Washington times., 1903-03-09
Postmaster General Restrained.

Postmaster General Payne has been
restrained If both the Supreme Court
OF the District and the Court OF Ap-
peals from excluding railroad guides and
lists from second class mails. The case
has now gone 10 the Supreme Court OF
the United States.
The Washington times., 1903-03-09
Killed Family Of Five Bears.

Johr Todd and son Rankin. who live
near Highland, while hunting last week
located and killed five bears in one nest
the old mother. two two-year-o
and two small cubs. Paul FIeisher
bought the five pelts for si5.
The Washington times., 1903-03-09
New Penitentiary Board.

The Virginia penitentiary will hereaf-
ter be governed by a board OF directors.
composed OF W. d. Chesterman. Milton
Z. Marcuse. Robert l. Winston. and T.
II. Elicit. Of Richmond and william p.
Bradley. OF Manchester. The superin-
tendent and the penitentiary surgeon
are TO be elected by the board.
The Washington times., 1903-03-09
THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
Churchnen Organize.

Tho initiatory steps for organizing an
interdenOminationaI association among
the church members of Ellicott City
were taken at a meeting yesterday in
the lecture room Of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church The meeting was well at
tended. Methodist, Lutherans. PresSy-
terians. and others being present.
The Washington times., 1903-03-09
THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
Buried, But Not Killed.

Fast freight train No. S5, on the Nor
folk and Western Railroad. was wreck
ed Saturday night near Wills by running
into a landslide. Engineer W. J. Kirby,
Of Roanoke. jumped and was buried
under dirt, from which he escaped. Fire
man Ash fell into the river and swan
ashore.
The Washington times., 1903-03-09
Delegate to Conference.

Joseph c. Stevenson was elected dele
gate and a. P. Ellis alternate. to the
Maryland annual conference of the Meth
odist Protestant Church. which will be
held in Pocomoke City. April l. The del
egate was not instructed The present
minister, Rev. J. NJ. Sheridan, viii not
return.
The Washington times., 1903-03-09
rreaehes to Former shipmates.

Rev. Cyrus Townsend Brady. or Brook
lyn. y. Y. a graduate OF the Naval Aca-
deny. took Chaplain Ciark's place at the
Academy Chapel yesterday. and preach
ed He said he thought II was the FIRST
time graduate had ever spoken at
the academy as minister OF tho gos-
pei. The sermon, mainly on the. love Of
God, occupied over half an hour.
The Washington times., 1903-03-09
For the Richmond Conference.

President Robert c. ogden, OF rhe
conference for education in the South,
some days ago issued a call for the con-
ference to meet in Richmond. Wednes-
day, April %. the meetings to continue
until April "a.
The Washington times., 1903-03-09
ITEMS OF INTEREST
FROM NEARBY STATES
VIRGINIA NOTES.
NORFOLK AID VICINITY.
Big Naval ManeuveTs.

Big Naval Maneuvers.
II is announced that preparations are
making for important and interesting
naval maneuvers in the waters near
Norfolk early in the spring A fotilla
OF ten torpedo boats and destroyers IS
now at that sts uOn to participate in
the maneuvers, which viii include tests
of such lotilla when placed upon their
own resources.
The Washington times., 1903-03-09
Secretary Restrained.

The Equity Court on Saturday granted
injunctions 10 restrain Postmaster Cen
eral Payne from further refusing TO
transmit at second class rates certain
publications by the Boston publishing
companies-Bates & Guild and Hough-
ton. Mifiin d Co.
The Washington times., 1903-03-09
Receipts and Disbursements.

Gold coin and bullion to the amount
OF S634, $50. 1886 is deposited in the
United States Treasury. The total
Treasury receipts for March Z were
81 .653. .919.33. Of which 1926. .96o.72 was
customs. S712. 1891 internal revenue,
and S20,159.20 miscellaneous receipts
The expenditures were S1S55.o00, Of
which 500. 900 was civil and miscella-
ncous expenses S435. 900 war, 100000
navy $4,000 Indian, and 100000 pen
sions. The excess or expenditures over
receipts was S2O1 .OSO.67.
The Washington times., 1903-03-09
RICHMOND.
Big Confederate Bazaar.

The United Daughters Of the Confed-
eracy. assisted by the Confederated
Southern Memorial Associations. Will
hold a bazaar in Richmond April IS to
May !. for the benefit Of the Jefferson
Davis Memorial Arch. and for the Con-
fcderate Museum. They ask the help Of
the entire South in the project.
The Washington times., 1903-03-09
Pensions Issued.

The following pensions were issued
Saturday by the Pension Ofice: Peter
Conway. Mount Savage. Nd. original,
IS: Emory Henry Coleman. Maryland
increase. SO: Charles Roller, Washing
tor. D. c.. increase, IS; minor OF VII
liam Bradley, Wilmington, Del. $40;
Joseph Waters. Leesburg. Va. original.
So: William Carney, Silver Hill, W Va,
original. S6; John K. Rice, Shiloh, w.
Va. increase. SO; William H. Merville.
Sisterville. W. Va. increase. $24; Elijah
Dotson. ST. Dotson, w. Va, increase,
SO.
The Washington times., 1903-03-09
RAIN RELIEVES DROUGHT
IN PARCHED AUSTRALIA

ADELAIDE. South Australia. March @
There has been a magnificent general
rainfall throughout the country. which
makes the crop and cattle prospects very
bright. II was the best early rainfall
In many years.
The Washington times., 1903-03-09
EASTERN SHORE.
DR.. George W. Bishops Funeral.

The funeral Of DR.. George W. Bishop.
who died in Snow Hiu Friday. was held
at All-Hallows Protestant Episcopal
Church yesterday. Rev. William c But
Ter. the rector Of the parish. conducted
the services.
All the members of the family were
present. except one Of the sons, William
r. Bishop. who is in the Philippines.
The Washington times., 1903-03-09

James r. Drum. Chinese inspector OF
the Immigration Bureau, has arrived in
Washington from san Francisco. He
has been relieved from duty there by
Inspector Mehsn. who was formerly
stationed at Boston. Mr.. Drum will re-
main in Washington until he is detailed
to another station
The Washington times., 1903-03-09
War Claims Adjusted.

Warrants amounting to SS9137 have
been issued by the Treasury Depart
ment to satisfy the claims OF South
Carolina. growing out Of the war Of
1872 The payment was directed BY the
general deficiency act approved March
3. 1908. which Chairman Cannon pro-
tested against.
The Washington times., 1903-03-09
Smallpox in Mid Form.

Smallpox in mild form has existed
In the outskirts Of Luray for several
weeks. brought here by a negro woman
So far eight cases are reported, all con
valcscent.
The Washington times., 1903-03-09
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION.
MI. Goodwin Returns.

Elliot II. Goodwin. secretary of the Ea-
tionaI Civil Service Reform League. who
has been in consultation with the Civil
Service Commission, returned to New
York yesterday.
The Washington times., 1903-03-09
Jailed fOr Shooting a Woman.

Hubert Taylor. negro, was placed in
Prince Edward county jail at Farmvilie
charged with shooting a woman near
Worsham, seven miles south Of Farm
vile.
The Washington times., 1903-03-09
MARYLAND NOTES.
WESTERN MARYLAND.
Oakland Town Election.

Today. Oakland. Garret county, will
elect members of the town council
20 serve two years. The tickets in
the field are:
Republicans-Alono d. Naylor, 4. G.
Ross. ID. +. Bolden.
Democrats-Josepa II. Smithnian. r.
s Jamiscn and William G. Hinebaugh
The Washington times., 1903-03-09
Trans-Pacihc Mails.

CHINA. JAPAN. HAWAII. and PHILIPPINE
ISLANDS. via san Francisco close here daily
az ESQ p. up % March IA, inclusive. for
tfspatrh per. S. Coptic- fol
HAWAII. via san Francisco, close here daily
az 6.SO p. m. up 20 March Us, inclusive, for
dispatch per s. S. Alameda (o)
CHINA and JAPAN, via Vancouver and Vic
toria. B c.. close here daily az $50 r. n Up
10 March L. inclusive. Tor dispatch per $. =
Postal Agency AZ Shanghai. China. cannot be
forwarded via Canada (Ol
CHINA and JAPAN. via Seattle. Close hers
daily az o-lo r. m up 20 March Is inclusive,
for dispatch per s. s. Rioiun Maru- tol
TAHITI ana MARQUESAS ISLANDS. via San
Francisco, close here dauv AZ $50 r m up
70 March 10, inclusive. for dispatch per 5
CTINAs. JAPAN. HAWAII. and specially ad-
dressed matter for the PHILIPPINE ISLANDS.
via san Francisco. close here daily az ESQ
r. UP 60 March -. inclusive. for dispatch
per s. s. America Maru- (o)
CHINA and JAPAN, via Tacoma, close here
daily at 6:20 p. m up to March "a inclusive
for dispItci per s. Shawmut. (o)
PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. via San Francisco.
close here daily ~ 6.S0 p. n. up 70 March o.
inclusive. for dispatch per L Trans
kUSTR iLIA Except those for West Australia
NEW CALEDONIA, NEW ZEALAND. FIJI,
SAMOA. and HAWAII. via san Francisco. close
here daily M 6-1l p. M -Sler March and up TO
March 2s, inclusive, foF dispatch per s. s. Ven
AUSTRALIA Cexocpt nails for wess Australia).
l FIJI ISLANDS and NEW CALEDONIA. via
Vancouver and Victoria, ,. O.. close here daily
az 6-s0 p m up O March >, inclusive, Tor dis
patch per S. 8. Moana especially addressed onlyl
Mails for COCHIN CHINA are dispatched 70
New York. y. Y, for connection with European
Z steamers
/ NuTE.-I ulcss otherwise addressed West
I Australia mails are dispatched via Europe and
I those for New Zealand and the Philippine ISL
auds via san Francisco-thc quickest routes
Nails for the Philippine Islands specially ad-
dressed y in Canada - Via Europe" must h-
prepaid at the foreign rate Of postage. Mails
! for Hawaii are dispatched via san Francisco.
exclusively.
/ REGISTERED NAILS close al the MAIN OF
/ Q} At rs J.. m. sans day: (c) At s.s5 D.
IN. same dav. (d) At $50 a. m. same day. fe)
I AZ 5:f5 D. same day; ~ At 9;S5 a. m
/ same day; (h} A. i-I5 p M same day: q
I A. s;45 o. m previous day; (o) At 9.S0 a. m
same day tnl At il 80 a. n same dav
/ JOHN A. MERRITT. Postmaster.
The Washington times., 1903-03-09
Rich Copper Mine.

The president and other officials Of
the Virginia Consolidated Copper Mine
visited their shaft at Hook. in Page
county, a few days ago. They say they
own the richest copper interest in the
world.
The Washington times., 1903-03-09
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
In the immigration Bureau.

Commissioner General Sargent. OF the
Immigration Bureau. returned 10 Wash
InEton today from Buffalo. where ne mas
been in consultation with the inspectors
Of Chinese immigrants.
The Washington times., 1903-03-09
Call to a Pastor.

Rev L. E Poole. OF Chesapeake City,
has accepted call to the Methodist
Episcopal Church OF Pocomoke, subject
TO the approval OF the bishop. to succeed
Rev. F. c. MacSorIey. present pastor.
The Washington times., 1903-03-09
Female Hobo.

A female hobo made her appearance
in the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
yards in Cumberland yesterday. She was
found in a box car by a brakeman, but
said that she was going 10 Baltimore.
her former home.
The Washington times., 1903-03-09
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION.
Flora Of Jamaica.

4 general collection OF botanical spec
linens from tho Island OF Jamaica viii
be made by W r. Maxon. botanist OF the
National Museum. Mr. Maxon will leave
about the first OF April and viii be gone
the most OF the summer.
The Washington times., 1903-03-09
Father Johns Medicine
Cures Colds and All Throat
and Lung Troubles. Prevents
Pneumonia.

Fer sale by O'DonnelFs Pharmacy.
Third Street and Pennsylvania Avenue
southeast. Thirty second and NJ Streecs
northwest, Thirty and o Streets
northwest; r. J. Mcdonald, 112S II
Street northeast; A. c. Taylor. Second
Street and Maryland Aevnue
The Washington times., 1903-03-09
Improving in Health.

J. W CorkhiH. OF the Revenue Cutter
Service. who has been seriously i'll for
more than a month. is reported TO be
holding his own.