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The Washington times., 1903-10-24
BELIEVE WIFE BURIED
ALIVE, GRAVE OPENED
Husband Suspected of Smashing Coffin
and Taking Out the Body.
Thought to Be Insane.

MIDDLETOWN, n. Y, Oct. N.-While
la boring under the delusion that his
wife had been buried alive in the Ellen
Vile Cemetery I'm August last. il Is be-
lieved that Andrew Hasbrouck. of this
city. disinterred the body. and then, af-
ter satisfying himself that she was real
~ dead. hurriedly left the burial plot
while portion Of the body was still ex-
posed. The grave had been opened. the
box and coffin demolished and the body
hauled out. 1t had then been iammed
back into the broken casket and the box
and part of the dirt replaced. but not
all OF the body even concealed from
view. Hasbrouck. who has been en-
ployed in a foundry here. left his board
ing house Saturday afternoon and went
to Ellenvile He spent some time at
his burial plot David Galloway. the
superintendent Of the cemetery, was
here late yesterday and tried to have
Hasbrouck go back 10 Ellenville. but he
said he could not AFFORD 10 lose the time
from his work He promised TO go over
on Saturday
Late last night he disappeared from
his boarding place in his working clothes
and his whereabouts is unknown.
Hasbrouck's wife once suffered from
paralysis. and his friends say he would
not believe she was dead az the time
her body was buried II is believed by
Hasbrouck's friends that ne has become
mentally unbalanced
The Washington times., 1903-10-24
Social News and Gossip Of The Day

Wednesday evening at the home OF the
brides parents. 200 First Street north
west In the absence Of Mr.. Carr in
Honolulu. the bride was escorted by her
mother. and preceded by her sister.
Miss Lillian Carr. as maid Of honor and
only attendant They Joined the groom
and best man, w. w. Robey. and the
Rev. John NJ Gill. who performed the
ceremony, at the improvised altar In
the bay window, which had been con-
verified into a bower Of palms, vines and
cut flowers. The bride wore a dainty
gown Of white crepe de chine over
white silk, and carried a shower of
lilies Of the valley and Bride roses
Many messages Of congratulation
were received from out-of-town friends,
and among them a cablegTam from the
brides father. Among the guests were
Mrs. Weber. Mrs Charles Weber. Mrs.
Lottie Walker. Isaac c. Weber. uncle
of the bride; Mrs. Isaac Q. Weber, Mrs.
c. z. Weber. and Mrs Annie Bell. of
Charlotte. n. G. Later In the evening
DR.. and Mrs. Cabey left town for q
wedding trip. After November - they
will be at home at 200 First Street
northwest.
The Washington times., 1903-10-24
SPIRITUALISTS CLOSE
THEIR CONVENTION
Charge That Missionaries Are Imposed
On-State Organization Unable to
Support Them Disputed.

The annual convention of the National
Spiritualists Association closed yester-
day. st. Louis was selected as the next
place of melting and officers were elected
at the afternoon session as follows:
Harrison D. Barrett. Boston. president;
DR.. George p. Warne. Chicago. vico
president: Mrs. Mary T. Longley, Wash
ington, d. c., secretary; Theodore J.
Mayer, Washington. D. c, treasurer;
J. c. l. Evans. Nebraska: Cassius l..
Stevens. Pittsburg; Thomas Grimshaw.
St Louis. and Mrs. Carrie Z. S. living.
New York. trustees
The committee on finance. ways and
means made a final report and raised
about $3.50 for the ensuing year. and
this was followed by the presentation OF
an Illuminated address TO Theodore ].
Mayer. OF Washington. I'm recognition
OF his work as treasurer.
Incidental to the reception of the re-
port OF the committee on missionaries
an animated debate was held in which
attention was called 90 the alleged i'm
position OF missionaries on State organ
izations unable TO support them and not
wanting them. f. w. Sprague. Of New
York, one OF the prominent missionaries.
controverted in heated speech. the
chdIse that Stii-e ana lccat Socletes had
been bled TO support missionaries.
The last evening session OF the con
vention was largely attended. More
than the usual number OF musical Sc
lections were included IN the excellenf
program OF entertainment Spiritual
ism and it's needs was the subject o.
an interesting lecture by Mrs Carrie
Firth-Curran. Spirit messages were also
received. At the close OF the session
President Barrett was given an ovation.
The Washington times., 1903-10-24
DISMISSED MINT employees
ARE To Be REINSTATED
Result of Conference of Director Lands
With President and Judge Cooley.

A conference was held at the White
House yesterday between the President
Civil Service Commissioner Cooley and
Director Lands OF the Mint at Phila-
delphia- AS the result of It. the five en-
ployes OF the Mint recently discharged
for alleged political reasons VIII be re-
instaIed- The Office will be put on a
civil service basis in every respect The
President supported the stand taken by
the Civil Service Commission
Mr.. Lands informed the President
that the employees. three OF whom We're
watchmen. were discharged because
their services were no longer needed.
and not because of politics. He denied
that iaborers were doing the work OF the
reduced classified employees and agreed
to carry out the recommends tons re-
Gently made by the report Of the Civil
Service Commission to the Treasury
Department and TO the President.
The Washington times., 1903-10-24
MARBLE PREFERRED
FOR UNION STATION
Business Mems Association to Request
Commissioners to Aid in Substituting
This Material for Granite.

The Business Mems Association Of
Washington voted 10 ask the District
Commissioners to insist upon white
marble in the new Union Station instead
Of granite. This. the first regular fall
meeting Of the association. was held in
the Barton Hotel last night A commit
tee Of FIVE viii call upon the Commits
sioners in regard TO the use OF marble
in the Union Station
Henry +. Davis. former District At
torney, criticised the association because
81 had allowed Congress 20 pass a law
allowing the Pennsylvania and Baiti-
more and Ohio Railroads bonus Of a
million and a half dollars for the new
terminals.
william Hahn discussed the COMPARE
lively high rate of insurance in the Dis
trict.
G. G. Lancaster recommended that the
members Of the Senate and House Com
mittees be- entertained at a series OF din
ners this winter so that the business men
might become better acquainted with
them
The attention Of the association was
called To a permit granted the Potomac
and United States Electric Power Com
panics by Secretary Root making them
partners with the United States in the
Great Falls dam. which impounds the
water supply for the District. com
mittee Of FIVE was appointed 10 inves-
tigate tho matter.
a resolution was adopted by the as
Eociation 10 amend the act Of Congress
comforting upon the District COmmis-
rioners authority 40 establish building
lines upon street less than ninety feet
wide. so as 90 make the law operative.
The Washington times., 1903-10-24
ISRAEL {. WILEY WINS
FIRST DEBATING HONOR
Mormon Student Candidate for the
Presidency of the Senior Law Class
of Columbian University.

Israel z. Wiley of Utah. last night
won first honors in the opening debate
of the Columbian University Debating
Society. Mr.. Edelstein, OF Wisconsin.
took second honors.
Mr.. Wiley is che of the three candi-
dates for the presidency Of the senior
law class of the university. He was
opposed at the last meeting OF the class
on the ground that he was a Mormon.
This question was raised by a supporter
Of Raley. the candidate offered by one
Of the frateTnities Of the school Mr.
Wiley represents the non-society ele-
ment in the class. and the feeling IS
running high over this election. Mr.
Wiley. it is said. has a number OF good
friends in the class who will stand by
him. no matter what his religion may be.
A Mormon president OF the session
class is not novelty in the Columbian
Law School. for it is said the president
Of last years class was also a Mormon.
The Washington times., 1903-10-24
JOHN PHILIP SOUSA
RAPIDLY RECOVERING
No Permanent Injury Likely to Result
From Recent Mishap.

Thtre is a marked Improvement IN the
condition Of John Philip Sousa. and his
attending physician. DR. !. s. Allen.
predicts a speedy recovery and has no
fear OF any evil effects resulting from
the wounds. which are nearly an healed.
With philosophic nonchaIance Mr.
Sousa has taken advantage Of the time
ne has been confined 10 his room at the
New Willard 60 formulate novel ideas
for his new opera.
Together with Mrs. Sousa and the
Misses Sousa. ne viii GO 20 Hot Springs
Va, next Wednesday and later 90 Hen
derson. y. g.. where they viii be- the
guests 81 Maj. Richard Sutherland lie
viii have an extensive cunning trip in
the mountains or North Carolina where
quail abound. Mrs. Sousa. who Is as
much "a Diana as Mr. Sousa is a MIN
rod. will accompany him on these out
iuEs.
The three horses Mr.. Sousa brought
with him here have been sent back 70
Philadelphia. as the bandmaster has
been advised not 20 ride for a few
weeks.
The Washington times., 1903-10-24
DR.. WILEY LECTURES
IN A FAMOUS COURSE
Speaks to Historic Franklin Institute
of PhiIadelphia-Prof. Colby's
Appointment Announced.

DIR. II. w. Wiley. of the Department
Philadelphia last night. in the Franklin
Institute course. on the operations Of
the pure food law and the Investigations
conducted by him into adulterated foods
and wines. The lecture took place in the
historic auditorium of the institute in
Seventh Street, Philadelphia.
The Franklin Institute, named after
the great philosopher. has made IT'S lee
ture course famous throughout the cOun-
try by the notable men who have
lectured before its members. It's aim IS
20 hear from acknowledged authorities
the newest discoveries along scientific
lines For many decades the honor OF
speaking in the institute course has been
highly regarded by scientific men. John
Birkinbine. whose name in Philadelphia
has been synonymous with the insti-
tute's work. presided.
While in Philadelphia DR.. Wiley will
confer with customs officials of the port
and with Appraiser John F. Hartranft,
regarding the workings OF the pure food
law.
The appointment of Prof. George E
Colby, of the University OF California,
as mentioned IN The Times two weeks
ago. was announced at the department
yesterday. DIR. Colby has been named
special agent of the department to pass
upon food samples at San Francisco,
just as DR. Wiley does here.
He will submit reports and duplicate
samples 10 DR.. Wiley to enable the latter
20 follow the course OF work on the
Pacific Coast Prof. Colbys appointment
is for the purpose OF avoiding the delay
of at least a week required to transmit
samples here and telegraph back the re-
suits OF the analysis.
The Washington times., 1903-10-24
TO REINSTATE MEN IN
PHILADELPHIA MINT

Director Landers OF the United States
mint at Philadelphia and Mr.. Cooley Of
the Civil Service Commission held a con-
ference with the President yesterday
afternoon regarding the recent dis
charge OF five men from the Philadei-
phia mint. The Civil Service Commits
sion complained that the men had been
discharged for political reasons by Mr.
Landers. The MATTER has been salts
factoriiy adjusted and all OF the men
will be reinstated. President Roosevelt
has insisted upon this and his attitude
Is satisfactory to the commissioners.
The Washington times., 1903-10-24
REPORT OF VOLUNTEERS
OF AMERICA FOR YEAR
Many Thousands Fed and Lodged and
Millions at Their Meetings-Poor
People Contribute.
The annual report of the Volunteers OF

The annual report Of the Volunteers OF
America says:
There have been 479 children received
into and cared for I'm the Children 5
Home, and 800 children have been
helped with clothing. The Volunteer
officers and workers have visited and
aided 290s4 families during the year. No
less than $3.50 people were lodged during
the year. There were 1852 persons fed
at nominal cost in our institutions, and
$1,000 persons were given temporary re-
lief and food; 1077.s65 persons attended
the Sunday and week night services in
doors. and 2.537.349 the open-air services
during the year. AS an evidence OF the
permanence Of the work. S97. 05s4 20 was
contributed by the Door people. ire
spective Of the national receipts.
The Washington times., 1903-10-24
HEARST DEMOCRATIC CLUB
ELECTS ITS OFFICERS

An enthusiastic meeting Of the WI
liam Randolph Hearst Democratic Club.
No. 1. was held last night at 223 Seventh
Street southeast. the president Mayo
g. Mitchell presiding. Resolutions were
unanimously adopted indOrsing Editor
Hearst for the Democratic nomination
for President next year and commend
ing his work in behalf Of humanity.
The following additional officers were
elected. p. W. Nally. treasurer; J. T.
Bayly. financial secretary: Henry or
ton. assistant 20 George g Cole. secre-
tary. Speeches We're made by President
Mitchell and others The club wiz pro-
cure uniforms and organize drum
corps in the near future. Headquarters
have been established at 323 Seventh
Street southeast.
The Washington times., 1903-10-24
KNIGHTS OF JERUSALEM
START FOR RICHMOND
Special Excursion Takes Members to
the Celebration-Street Parade
on Monday.

The seventeenth annual celebration OF
the Ancient Orde- Of the knights OF
Jerusalem viii be held in Richmond to-
morrow. a large number Of members OF
the order reside in Washington, and 10
accommodate them special excursion
train left Ninth Street and Maryland
Avenue southwest shortly after noon
today. There were about 80 knikhts
aboard Some OF them came from Balti-
more and other cities TO take advantage
Of the low excursion rate good only
from Washington.
Special services VIII be held IN Rich
mond tomorrow. on Monday n street
parade and a gala reception will be the
features of the celebration The train
on which the Washington and other
Northern knights will return is
scheduled TO leave Richmond about noon
Monday
The Washington times., 1903-10-24
BY TELEPATHY BRYAN
GOT BENNETT REQUEST

NEW HAVEN. Conn. Oct AIN
formation from reliable source Is 20 the
effect that the proposed contest of the
will OF Philo S. Bennett. who left $50
coo 20 William J. Bryan and his family.
will entail a charge OF undue influence
against Mr. Bryan. which will result In
an analysis for the first time OF the
power OF Mr.. Bryan over people. Ii is
probable that I'm the allegations OF un-
due influence against Mr. Bryan. which,
it was announced positively. would be
made by ex-Judge Henry Stoddard,
counsel for Mrs Bennett, II will be set
forth that Mr. Bryan did not purposely
exert an influence on Mr.. Bennett that
warped his will so that he made large
cash gifts to Mr.. Bryan and left him a
substantial beQuest.
The Washington times., 1903-10-24
RESERVATIONS IN PHILIPPINES.

President Roosevelt has issued orders
for the reservation for military pur-
poses, subject TO private rights. OF pub
lie lands In the Philippines at or near
the following places: Angeles. Pam
panga; Bayambang, Pangasian: Bongoa
Island Cebu, Cebu: Fort San Pedro:
Quartet de Infanteria and Corral; Cal
bayOg. Samar; Camp Jossman. Giiimar-
as. Island; Los Banos, Laguna: Lucena
Tayabas; Nueva Caceres. Camarfnes
Sur; Ormoc, Leyte; Tacloban, Leyte:
San Fernando, Union; Salomague. no-
COS Sur Bacon. SOrsogon.
The Washington times., 1903-10-24
TO EXAMINE MEN FOR
SUPREME COURT BAR

An examination Of applicants for ad-
mission TO the bar Of the Supreme Court
OF the District of Columbia Will be held
In the rooms Of the Georgetown Law
School, sos and Sos E Street northwest.
on Friday and Saturday. November 20
and q
Applications must be filed with the
Clerk of the District Supreme Court on
or before November IS. Application
blanks will be furnished by Hugh T
Taggart chairman bar examination
committee. or Ralph Given. secretary
21S b Street southeast
The Washington times., 1903-10-24
The White House.

Mrs. Roosevelt occupied a box at the
Columbia Theater last evening 10 wit
ness the performance OF Marie Cahill I'm
Nancy Brown" She was accompanied
by Commander and Mrs. Proctor. Miss
Ethel Roosevelt, and Mr. Penchat.
Miss Roosevelt. who has not been in
town since leaving here two weeks ago
10 visit her aunt, Mrs. Cowies, at Farm
ington. Conn. viii not return TO the
city before going to Chicago for the
horse show, where she viii be the guest
of Mrs. Preston Gibson. Miss Roosevelt
viii remain in Chicago until just before
the wedding Of Miss McCauley and Mr..
Tuckerman. which Will take place on
November %.
The Washington times., 1903-10-24
WASHlNGTONIAN MADE
INSPECTOR GENERAL

The Army and Navy Union of the
United States. in annual convention In
Pittsneld. Mass. elected NJ. ]. Hackett
ofWashington. as inspector general. II
was decided TO hold the next convention
in Newburg, y. Y, and to allow men,
bership 10 any member OF the navy
over eighteen years old and who had
the consent OF his parents or guardian
to join the union.
The Washington times., 1903-10-24
MISSOURI BACK AGAIN
AT NEWPORT NEWS

After her successful trial trip over the
Cape Ann course. the battleship Mis-
souri, has returned to Newport News
The vessel averaged fifteen knots an
hour without effort on her trip from
Boston to Hampton Roads. Capt. W. S
Cowles. who Is to command the Mis-
souri,. returned to Washington vester-
day, greatly pleased with the battle
ships excellent showing.
The Washington times., 1903-10-24
SHRINEAGE IN ESTIMATES
FOR WAR DEPART HENT
Aggregate Larger Owing to the Inclu-
sion of the River and HaIbor
Improvements.

War Department estimates for the
year 1905. just submitted to the Secre-
tary Of the Treasury, are about $3.50. 900
in excess OF those for 1904 They include
$16OOOOOO for river and harbor improve
ments for which no estimates were sub
mitted last year
The estimates for the military estab-
lishment. which includes pay, equip
ment and supplies for the army. Is
about SIS. 900. 600, or 800. 600 less than for
1904. For public works Of a military
character. including arsenals. forts.
barracks, buildings and grounds. $24.-
000.O0o is asked. This is $500. 900 less
than was asked last year.
The Washington times., 1903-10-24
SOCIETY BELLE WEARS
UNIFORM OF COWBOY

CHICAGO. Oct. 24--After working as
a cowboy and earning $3.50 a day for
her labors, during which time she wore
trousers. Mrs. Pearl Trude. daughter-in-
law Of Attorney A. s. Trude, woman
whose beauty and wit have made her
one Of the reigning favorites Of Chicago
society, and a hOrsewoman without
peer in the West, has returned TO her
home At 1910 DreXel Boulevard. Her
friends did not at first credit the report
of her adventure. but she settled al
doubt on the question.
The Washington times., 1903-10-24
adaY-Ferneybough.

Miss Rose FerneybOugh and Harry L.
Golladay. both Of this city, were quietly
married at the Lutheran parsonage in
Baltimore last Wednesday. The Rev.
Robert Golladsy. consin of the groom,
ofiiciated. After a short visit to the
parents OF the groom. in Woodstock,
Va, they will be at home at ZIG Eleventh
Street northwest
The Washington times., 1903-10-24
SEASONABLE FOOD SUPPLIES ON MARKET BENCHES.

The which
OF
among he M
A esent
remarkably
o 70 The
good
a The of
Isl fist
the
to
n md
The Washington times., 1903-10-24
Browning waste.

Mrs. Mamie Howard waste and Charles
Thomas Browning were married at noon
on Wednesday last at the home of the
brides sister. Mrs. ]. Frank Ellis. 1893
Vermont Avenue. The marriage was
celebrated by the Rev. J. T. Kelly. Of
the Fourth Presbyterian Church, assist
cd by the Rev. F. L. Middleton. of Ber-
wyn. Md.
The bride was attended by her sister.
The Washington times., 1903-10-24
TREASURY STATEMENT.

Government receipts yesterday were:
From customs. 1851. t5to2. internal reve-
nue.. ssi6. D57.C %; miscellaneous. Sl9. 2S5.46
total receipts. s1.51s. 1851 Total ex-
pcnditures were Si.U0e GO The total re-
ceipts this month have been S3j.8g. 2l9.
against IS $1,000 for the corresponding
period last year. The excess Of expendi-
lures over receipts thus FAR ga the fiscal
year IS s97s. 59l
The Washington times., 1903-10-24
Chit-Chat.

The Assistant Secretary of State and
Mrs. Francis 3. Loomls have returned
TO the city and removed from their
former home in Seventeenth Street to
1870 X Street northwest
Former Senator and Mrs. John b.
Henderson will entertain the Protestant
Episcopal bishops, in conference here. al
The Washington times., 1903-10-24

Senator and Mrs. John r Dryden. OF
New Jersey. are expected in Washing
ton December l. They will live in the
house formerly occupied by Mr.. and
Mrs. William c. Whittemore. 1926 New
Hampshire Avenue which they have
leased for term of years.
The Washington times., 1903-10-24
Cabinet Notes.

Mrs. Hay. wife of the Secretary OF
State. is now in Cleveland, Ohio. From
there Mrs Hay viii go 10 New York,
where she will visit her daughter. Mrs
Payne Whitney. She will not return 10
washington until late in November.
The Washington times., 1903-10-24
SECRETARY SHAW sPELLBINDING.

Secretary OF the Treaspry Shaw Is now
speaking I'm Iowa. He made his opening
address for the campaign in that State
at Muscatine last night. A feature OF
his address was strong plea for open
ing the markets OF South America to
United States products.
The Washington times., 1903-10-24

Mrs. J. Frank Ellis. and J. Frank Ellis
was hest man. only a small party wit
messed the ceremony, and were present
at the breakfast which followed.
The Washington times., 1903-10-24
Roach.

The Misses Roach announce the mar
riage Of their niece. Katharine Louise,
daughter Of the late Senator William n.
Roach. Of North Dakota, 20 William
Francis d. Heron. son Of the late VII
liam A. and Fife }. HERON, of George
town. The ceremony took place IN St.
Paul's Catholic Church on Wednesday.
October y.
The Washington times., 1903-10-24

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh have
gone to Charlottesville. Va, where they
are the guests of Jefferson NJ, Levy at
Monticello.
The Washington times., 1903-10-24
Wild Game

Quail fiOcks in large numbers. wild
turkeys and pheasants abound in the
preserve. while deer and black bear
roam through the forest. For the open
ing Of the club Mr.. Moore contemplates
inviting President Roosevelt to Bntmore
to participate in a bear hunt. II shall
organize a club OF from seventy-five to
one hundred members" said Mr.. Moore.
and my idea is to have II exclusive and
to include some Of the best-known club
members in the country
Mr.. Moore has recently returned from
Boston. Newport. and Narragansett,
where he has met with signal success
in his efforts TO interest sportsmen in
his plan.
The Washington times., 1903-10-24

DR. and Mrs. Charles f. Bradt. OF
Wichita, Kan. are spending a short
time in Washington as the guests OF II.
j Finley, 1905 Phelps Place.
The Washington times., 1903-10-24

inc Adjutant Generals office is pre-
pairing the annual social list OF officers
and their families residing In Washing
ton. The list will include also the names
and addresses of widows of deceased
officers and those of the officers wives
whose husbands are serving In the In
sular possessions. The Adjutant Gen
erals office will be glad TO receive the
names and addresses of those who de-
sire to be included in the list
The Washington times., 1903-10-24
Weddings.
Cabey-Carr.

Miss Rebecca Louise Carr. daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Carr, and Or.
Howard p. Cabey were married last
The Washington times., 1903-10-24

Master Ernest Abrams. the young son
of Mr.. and Mrs. II. E Abrams, OF this
city, is convalescing from serious at
tack of diphtheria.
The Washington times., 1903-10-24

The American Line steamer Philadel-
phia. which will sail from Southampton
and Cherbourg today fer New York. viii
have among her passengers, the Hon.
and Mrs. John w. Foster
The Washington times., 1903-10-24

their home. Boundary Castle. on Thurs
day, october %. at an evening reception.