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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-30
EXPRESS AGENT FALLS
VICTIM TO FOOTPADS
Connecticut Man Robbed and Left to
Dies in Snow Near His Home
in Rock Hill.

ROCK HILL. Conn, Dec. 3O.-Winiam
II. Bowling, local agent of the AdaS. =
Express Company, was found lying I'M
conscious in the snow on Cliff Street. a
few rods from his home this morning.
He was half frozen. and there was a
large cash in his forehead. His family
said that he had s475 in money belong
ing TO the express company when he
left the house. This was missing.
When Bowling recovered conscious
ness he said that two men passed him
soon after he left his house, and min
ute later he was felled by a blow in the
head. Some one kicked him in the
stomach and he quickly lost conscious
ness. The injury TO the head is APP
parenuy not serious. but IL is thought
that Mr.. Bowling is internally Injured
A brick was found near where Mr.
Bowling was held up.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-30
RECEPTION TO soUTHERNERs.

For weeks elaborate plans have been
In progress for the Southern States re-
ccption, 10 be given in Mt. Vernon Place
Church tomorrow Thursday evening
from to II O'Clock About 100 lnvi-
tations have been mailed to Southern
people visiting or Il siding in Washing
ton. and indications point 10 the largest
gathering Of people from TIE Southland
that Washington has had in years The
church has been tastefully decorated
and booths or headquarters provided for
the several States. There VIII be re-
ception committee at each booth. IN adj
dition 70 the general reception commit
tee. While the reception is intended
primarily for Southerners. a most cor
dial invitation Is extended 20 any friends
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-30
EMPEROR FRANZ JOSEF
PAINFULLY INJURED
Dispatches State, However, That His
Majesty Sustained No Serious Hurt
in Fall Down Stairs.

LONDON, Dec. 30-Dispatches re-
ceived here this morning confirm the re-
port that Emperor Franz Josef was
painfully injured yesterday, by falling.
One Of the first reports had il that his
majesty had suffered a stroke Of paraly-
sis, but this cannot be confirmed. and
is given little credeIce.
The most authentic dispatches state
that the Emperor fell downstairs while
vie'tin~ his daughter. The Vienna cor
respondent OF the Central News re-
ports that the Emperor Is much inn
proved To-Day. and was able to arise at
the usual hour. He is anxious to hold
an audience tomorrow. il his doctors
viii permit him TO do so.
1T was feared that his ma5esty's inju-
ries would prove serious, owing to his
advanced years. but his Improvement
seems TO indicate that ne has had a
lucky escape.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-30
BUSINESS MEN WANT
BETTER CAR SERVICE

Street car service in Washington was
the subject of vigorous debate at the
meeting Of the business Mems Associa-
ton at the Regent Hotel last night
A resolution was introduced by Hill
ton Jackson. in which the traction com
panies were especially censured for run
ming open cars in the northeast part of
the city. The resolution provides that a
committee be appointed to investigate
the present service. and make report
to Congress. II no remedy is supplied in
the meantime. The following committee
was appointed: Messrs- Jackson. Walk
er. Andrews. Golden. GUIDE, Staples, and
Fleming.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-30
FRED IRLkND WRITES
233 WORDS A MINUTE

At the meeting OF the National Short
hand Teachers Association, held in
Cincinnati. yesterday. Fred Irland. one
of the Official reporters of debates in
The House OF Representatives. gave an
exhibition Of rapid stenography which
astonished the members
With a piece of chalk Mr. Irland wrote
upon an ordinary blackboard from die
tation at the rate OF 233 words per
minute The matter was read 10 him
from the Congressional Globe"
Mr.. Irland came 70 Washington from
Detroit, where he was an Official court
stenogra pher.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-30
BURIAL SERVICE READ
FOR CAPTAIN CAILIN
Solemn Funeral Rites of Dead Soldier
Today in Pro-Cathedral Church of
the Ascension.


The funeral of Capt. Robert Catlin.
L. S. A. retired. who died at the resi-
dence of his brother-in-law. Bishop
Henry z. Satterlee. l407 Massachusetts,
Avenue. was held at II o'clock this
morning. from the Pro-Cathedral
Church of the Ascension. The service
was conducted by Bishop Satterlee. the
Rev. DR.. Clement Brown and the Rev.
DR.. John A. AsplnwaI Interment was
at the cemetery attached to Soldiers
Home. where Captain Catlin was vice
governor In the administration of Gen.
H. J. Hunt.
The pallbearers were Major Newbold.
4. b. Townsend. General Bates. Gener-
al Forward. General Forsyth. Conway
Hunt. Colonel Mordecai. Dr. Marsh,
William Wilson, and Colonel Miller
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-30
ChiIdren's Needs.

Lot of Children's Flann
Dresses. trimmed with lace and
contrasting materials. Worth
&c. Green Ticket Day.
Small lot OF Children's Indian Ii.
Aprons. sizes 4 to years: embro
erv trimmed with hemstitching
Worth 19c. Green Ticket Day.
Four Infants Long Coats witt
Canes. Sold at SIPS. Green /0C
Ticket Day at...-........--...-..
Childrens Silk and Velvet Caps:
trimmed with lace: all high fronts:
slightly nlussed from holiday han
ding Worth up to $50. Acc
Green Ticket Day.-............
Odds and ends OF Children's Elder
down Goats. in white and colors;
slightly soiled Worth $50. S0c
Green Ticket Day................ > =
main Store Only)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-30
WASHINGTON BANKERS
MID-WINTER MEETING

The Washington Bankers Association
will hold its winter meeting at
Rauscher's on January 5. Addresses Will
be delivered by Milton Ailes and Il.
Quincy Smith on the work os the bank
ers' convention in San Francisco The
meeting will be more of a social event
than a business session.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-30
HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI
FORM AN ASSOCIATION

Graduates of the Central High School
for the past five years met last night
at the Cairo and formed an alumni as
ISOLATION. Graduates Of the future will
be admitted to membership.
John Alden. 49, was elected president.
and Marjorie f. Keefe. 81. was made
vice president a dance followed the
business session
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-30
DEFENDERS OF JEWS
SEVERELY PUNISHED

BERLIN. Dec. 3O-The "'TagebIatt''
today reports that ". PIehve Russian
minister Of the Interior. has decreed the
punishment of two more Chr stian law
yers for representing the Jews at the
Kishenef trials.
The men are NJ. Karabtshewski, who
has been banished 70 Siberia for five
years. and N. kalomonovic. who has
years
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-30
SELMAR GRIMM LIES
IN ARLINGTON CEMETERY

The funeral Of Selmar- Grimm. who
died at 412 ThiuS- Street northwest on
Saturday night. was held at o'clock
this afternoon from Lees undertaking
establishment Members of the Grand
Army of the Republic had charge of the.
service. Mr.. Grimm having been a re-
tired sergeant of the Regular Army.
Interment was at Arlington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-30
CONVICTION REPORTED
OF SECOND LIEUTENANT

Records OF the court-martiaI proceed
ings In the case Of Second Lieut. Paul
3. McLane. Thirteenth Cavalry. who
was tried in Manila for embezzling Gov
eminent funds. have reached Judge Ad-
yocate General Davis The officer is
reported to have been convicted and
sentenced TO dismissal In that event
the case must be sent to the President
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-30
PARKER GARDINER BURIED
BY WASHINGTON CHURCHES

The funeral of Parker Gardiner, who
died on Sunday at the Homeward
Bodna MISSION, was held at o'clock
this afternoon.
The funeral expenses were borne by
several Washington churches, no trace
Of his relatives having been found.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-30
MURRAY Assumes Duties.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 3O.-President o.
car G. Murray, of the Baltimore and
Ohio, who was elected to succeed L. Z
Loree. assumed his new duties this
morning.
He announced that he had not mapped
out any course he intended to pursue.
and would not have any announcement
TO make until after January ].
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-30
ORDERED TO COMMAND
NEW CRUISER TAKOMA

Commander Reginald F. Nicholson,
detail officer Of the Bureau of Naviga-
ton. win leave Washington next Tues
day for San Francisco TO take COM
mand of the new cruiser Takoma. now
nearing completion IN the yards OF the
Union Iron Works.
Commander Henry McCrea has been
detailed TO duty at the Bureau OF Navi-
cation to succeed Commander Nichol-
son.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-30
WILLARD SENDS MONEY
FOR FlREMEN'S FUND

Chief Engineer Belt. OF the Fire De-
partment, today received from Caleb
c. Willard. owner OF the Hooe Building
In Street. a letter inclosing a check
for $50. which he requests be placed TO
the credit OF the firemen's coffee fund.
In his letter Mr. Willard compliment,
the department on its admirable work
in extinguishinG the fire in the Hooe
Building last sunday night. which for
a while threatened to destroy the entire
block
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-30
MARY IRWIN RESTS IN
MOUNT OLIVET CEMETERY

The funeral of Mary Irwin. the news
paper writer. who died at the Garfield
Hospital, was held at s o'clock this
morning from st. Paul's Catholic
Church.
The Rev. Father Krug officiated. In
terment was at Mount Olivet.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-30
UudermuslinS.

Fourteen Ladies Canton Flannel
Drawers. with cambria ruffies; size
q Sold regularly at 29c. 1EC
Lot OF Striped Flannelette Short
Skirts. with wide ruffies. Sold nc
at &c Green Ticket Day.. 4 L
Small lot of Children's Flannelette
Gowns; trimmed with ruffies: sizes
6, S. 10. and u. Worth sec. noe
Green Ticket Day. ................ =
All Sl25 Flannelette Gowns. trim
med with lace and tucked: all light
colors. VIII go Green Ticket kOC
Day at.......-............. w
MAIN Store Only)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-30

SPECIAL NOTICE-A meeting of the
Firemen's Insurance Company. OF Wash
ington and Georgetown will be held. at
its Office on MONDAY. JANUARY 4TH-
1904 at f2 O'CLOCK. NJ. for the cleo
ton OF thirteen directors. Polls open
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-30
Captain in Navy.

His commission as captain IN the
navy was dated July. 1897. month OF
so after his choice as the bureau chief
and now he is to reach the goal of al
officers ambition, actual flag rank in
the navy
Just previous to his aDoointment as
ordnance chic. Captain o,Neil command
ed at Bluehelds. Nicaragua, at the time
of the interesting troubles there and
he commanded the United States cruiser
Marblehead at the exercises marking
the opening Of the Keil canal. while
Rear Admiral Sumner, whose retire
ment promotes him, was in command OF
the United States steamship Columbia,
which was also there.
Rear Admiral Sumner was last in
command OF the South Atlantic squad
ron. He was born in Michigan in 141
graduated from the Naval Academy
= eth the class of 81, which was hustled
into active service. and has had most
honorable and efficient record through
out his career.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-30
Corset Reductions.

Lot of Good Fitting Corsets. made
OF jean we'll boned Worth 10C
&c. Green Ticket Day -
Odds and ends of soiled Corsets;
perfect fitting. medium waists 4 &c
Worth Toe Green Ticket Day. - ,
Main Store Only)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-30
POSTMASTER MERRITT
ON MESSENGER BOYS
Answers Criticisms on Spe-
cial Delivery Service.
YOUTHS ARE WELL SATISFIED
Make About $50 Month, He Says, and
Sometimes Go Into the Post
Office as Clerks.

The charges against the conduct of the
special delivery service i'm the city post
Office. as made by the Rev. CIaudIus +.
Smith before the conference of the As
ISOLATED Charities. did not brighten off,
Gals at the postohace. although Mr.
Smith announced the conditions were so
bad he was ashamed oT his country.
Mr.. Smith alleged that the boys re-
ceived small pay. that the Government
did not clothe them properly. and that
they were not provided with proper ac-
commodations when not on their runs
Altogether he painted a sad picture of
the life of the special delivery boy.
Mr.. Merritt's Views.
City Postmaster Merritt said this
morning:
Our boys make from $50 to SIS a
month and many of them go higher.
One boy made S42 in one month by his
industry, and a number OF them make
between SIS and $50 month. The
amount a boy makes depends upon his
hustling and energy He is paid 9
cents for each message delivered, and
the boys take turns i'm going out. The
boy who makes a quick trip and returns
promptly win get another message just
that much sooner.
Formerly there was a limit of $50
per month on the amount any boy
might earn. but that has been done
away with by act of Congress, and now
there is no restriction on the number of
messages a boy may deliver.
The man who spoke about the cloth
ing OF the boys. or the man who re-
ported him. evidently misunderstood
some things. The Government does not
buy the uniforms of postmen The kind
OF uniform is prescribed and the men
buy them out OF their own money. 1
never heard Of anybody advancing the
idea that the Government should cIothe
the special delivery messengers. 1t would
not be practicable. as the force changes
so rapidly. The boys buy a cap and
deposit rs cents for their badges. When
they return the badge upon leaving the
service they get the Is cents back.
Make No Complaint.
The room in which the boys wait
their turns Is not fixed up as well as
that provided for the postmen, but is a
| comfortable room, with steam heat, and
/ there has been no complaint about its
accommodations.
Evidently the special delivery ser
vice must be popular with boys and
parents, for 1 am constantly beset 10
appoint this or that boy 10 the force.
The ages are generally between thirteen
and eighteen years. In a number of in
stances boys have remained in the de-
| livery service several years, and after
taking an examination have obtained
| salaried positions In the city postoffice
] have in mind now several boys whom
l had the pleasure 10 appoint. and they
are doing WELL
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-30
SPECIAL NOTICES.


NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
regular quarterly dividend of one and
three-quarters per cent ia per cent?
has been declared on the entire capital
stock t$3, 000. 00sb Of the AMERICAN Sc
CURTTY AND TRUST COMPANY.
payable January 3, 1904. 10 the stock
holders of record at the close OF bust
books will be closed from the 1st 10 the
10th of January, inclusive. and that the
secretary publish the usual notice in
Washington and Philadelphia,
CHARLES J. BELL. President
JAMES +. ROOD, Secretary.
de302t
A MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLM
ers of the Capital Traction Company
for the election of directors viii be held
at the Office Of the company. Union Pas
senger Station. on WEDNESDAY. The
polls will be opened at 10 a. m and
closed at u m. c. T. DUNLOP. Prest-
dent; c. NJ KOONES. Secretary
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-30
O'NEIL WILL SUCCEED
REAR ADMIRAL SUMNER
Long Career as Sailor and
Sea Fighter. ).
ACTIVE IN THE CIVIL WAR
Will Be Advanced From Grade of Cap
tain, Which He Has Held Since
July, 1897.

With the retirement OF Rear Admiral
Sumner tomorrow. Capt. Charles O'Neil
who has for seven years been chief Of
the Naval Bureau of Ordnance. with
the temporary rank of rear admiral. will
become n full rank rear admiral.
March Is Is the date for Admiral
O'Neirs retirement for age but it is
likely he will hold the position of ord
nance officer after he becomes a retired
officer.
Captain O'Neil, while Boston man.
is not a native of Boston. having been
born in England while his mother was
on a voyage with his father. one of the
oldtime Boston captains. AS a boy he
lived in both Roxbury and Chariestown
Mrs. O'Neil was a Miss rockingham
of Charlestown. a daughter of the IA
mous ex-mayor and historian of that
then independent municipality.
At Sea When a Boy.
AS boy Captain O'Neil went to sea
making two voyages in the ship Oliver
Putnam. of Newburyport On the sec
ond cruise he was shipwrecked in the
East Indies. and was adrift for day
With five companions in a small boat
before being rescued.
Captain O'NeE was one of the first to
volunteer and vas appointed a master 5
mate. In this rank he was on the IA
nous Cumberland when she was sunk
by the Merrimac
This incident marked the future of
Captain O'Neil's life. In the FIRST place.
for the rescue OF Lieutenant Morris he
was commended and promoted to be an
acting master In the navy. The Incl
dents of the battle made such an i'm
preston that he began a career as a
student OF ordnance and armor. which
has placed him in the first rank in sci
entifc circles.
Served in Civil War.
All through the rebellion Captain
O'Neil saw active service in different
ships and in fights innumerable. and at
the end of the war he was a lieutenant
and acknowledged one of the bravest
and most competent officers. His subse-
quent career as a junior officer took him
in various duties 10 every part of the
globe. and in 1870 he was stationed in
Boston as the aid to Rear Admiral HI
ram Paulding. the last port captain Of
the harbor of Boston.
From then his services ashore were
confined exclusively to ordnance studies
and work. He was ordnance officer at
the Charlestown navy yard from 1879 to
1882, ordnance officcr at New York, twice
superintendent of the naval ordnance
factory at Washington. and the man
who really directed its establishment
and growth. In 1897. on the relinquish-
/ ing of the position OF chief Of the ord
nance Bureau by Hear Admiral William
T. Sampson. Captain ONeil. then a
commander. was appointed 10 the impor-
tant billet, and has held It since with
the acting rank of rear admiral.
Captain in Navy.
His commission as a captain In the
navy was dated July. 1897 month OF
so after his choice as the bureau chief
and now he is to reach the goal of al
officers ambition, actual flag rank in
/ the navy.
Just previous to his apoointment as
| ordance chf-- CaptaIn O'Neil comma nd
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-30
PENNSY MAY ABSORB
ROCK ISLAND RAILWAY
Alliance Said to Be Already
Formed.
APPOINTMENT OF Mr.. uoREE
Lesser System Strongest Rival of
Gould Lines in the Central
and Southwest.

IL is said that within six months. pos
sfbly sooner. the Pennsylvania. Balti-
more and Ohio. and Rock Island Rail
roads will be practically under one own
ership. The appointment OF l.. F. Loree.
for years a vice president OF the Penn
sylvania Company. and more recently
president of the Baltimore and Ohio. to
the executive office of the Rock Island
is said TO be the result of an alliance. if
not a direct ownership OF the Rock
Island by the Pennsylvania interests.
Since the action OF the Gould inter
ests in building into Pittsburg. a district
long monopolized by the Pennsylvania,
the two interests have been at swords
points.
Gould's Strongest Rival.
The Rock Island. with its subsidiary
system, the St Louis and San Francis
co, is the strongest competitor of the
Gould lines. Wabash and Missouri Pa
cihc. in the Central West and South
west. To further carry on its battle
with the Gould lines it is now believed
that the Pennsylvania is seeking a pur-
chase of the Chicago and Alton Road
from the Hartman syndicate.
By the purchase of the Alton road the
Pennsylvania-Rock Island combination
would secure first-class system be-
tween Chicago and St Louis, and the
Hartman syndicate would still have a
line between the two points-the Illinois
Central. II is said that when the Penn
sylvania-Rock Island buys the Alton. an
auxiliary company. with a capital Of
probably $1,000. COO. 0O0 will be formed to
take over the stock of the three or fouI
companies.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-30
Goods Remnants.

OF Prunella Cloth. Eta
1eline; short lengths left
holiday season: goods
the piece at SOC y &C
er ~ Ticket Day. a y
'nly.)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-30

| EVE DAMS should be given immediate at
LII Ns"S tention- Consult Us. we'll
give the eyes a scientific examination free. Ad-
! lust glasses, 81 up. A. o. HUTTERLY. 652 g
ST. NV, around the cor. from 9TH. desS-tf
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-07-16
PosrIrF Has A FAITHFUL VALET
Refuses to Leave the Patient and Main
tains . Sieeplsss Vigil Ut His Side.

Refuses to Leave the Patient and Main
tains y Sieeplsss Vigil NJ His Side.
Rome, July l1.-A lowly hero has
been developed by the pope's illness
In the person Of Pho Contra, the faith
full valet of the pontiff, who main
tains a sleepless vigil, night and day,
over his beloved master. When Cen
ira is watching alone through the long
nights he looks on the venerable pom
tiff with the eyes of q mother anxions-
ly studying the progress of disease
in her child.
Frequently the patients eyes are un-
able to gaze on Centra's face, but the
two men, without speaking. under
stand each other pc: fectly. The fatigue
of the present ordeal has almost broken
down the faithful attendant, but new
ertheless he obstinately refuses to
yield to others the honor of rendering
his services. Whenever the pope wakes
from a short browse he calls for Gen.
ira. knowing that the latter fully IN
derstands his slightest pc sonalwisEes.
The doctors and members of the
pope's household advise-almost COM
mand-Centra to take a rest, but he
refuses to listen to them, respectful-
he considers his post to be beside the
pope, and no one about the Vatican
seems to have the power to drive him
from the popes side.
ly giving every one to understand that
it is useless to annoy him, and that
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-07-16
PREPARING FOR A NEW POPE
Vatican Has Made Up Its Mind That Deatf
IS q Matter of Days.


IS a Matter of Days.
Whatever may be the outcome the
Vatican world has fully made up its
mind that the demise of the pope is
only question of days at the most,
and pro5a bly, only of hours. With this
being the prevalent view every detail
for conducting the affairs of hechurch
during the interregnum and for carry
ing out the election of Pope Leo's sue
cessor is being systematically arranged.
Following advices from the Vatican,
the cardinals throughout the world are
hurrying Romeward, anticipating the
holding of conclave for the choice
Of pope.
All day the court of the Vatican
leading TO the pope's apartments is
thronged with distinguished visitors
seeking information as to the pope's
condition. Practically the entire diplo-
matte corps accredited to the Vatican
Is among the inquirers, and many car
dinals are also among the groups. The
popular solicitude for the popes con-
dition has led to an ameliOration Of
the rigid rules closing the entrances.
High and low, coming to ask about the
pope's condition, We're equally admit
ted to the inner court, where the bull
letins signed by the doctors were con-
spicuously exhibited.