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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-07
Iohn K. Cowen on Cuba.

John x. Cowen. Of Baltimore, general
counsel for the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road. who was instrumental in making
that line the big system it is, arrived
home yesterday from Cuba, where he has
been for the past several months for
the benefit Of his health and 10 look af-
ter his large business interests there.
For a short time yesterday Mr. Cowen
YVES in Washington, and while here en-
joyed several pleasant chats with his
former employees. He was much pleased
with his visit and says many nice things
concerning the future OF Cuba. The ISL
and is being improved along every line,
and the industrial interests of the little
republic have never been as prosperous
as at this time He says the railroads
are building in every direction and many
new lines are under consideration Sir
William Van Horne, president OF the
Canadian Pacific. owns large railroad
properties in the island, which are sure
to be paying investments. Mr. Cowen is
interested in the sugar industry and is
confident there is much money 10 be
made in Cuba. Mr. Cowen was in his
Office in Baltimore last night and was
greeted By a large number Of his friends
who called TO welcome him home again
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-07
Railroad Gossip.

Gen. George II. HaTries, vice president
Of the Washington Railway and Electric
Company. has not obtained a man to as
sumo the duties as superintendent CT
the line to succeed Robert E Lee, who
has resigned to accept a better position
in Cincinnati \ selection may not re
made for several days.
A P. Bigelow, of Chicago. general
Western freight agent OF the Baltimore
and Ohio. was IN Washington today on
his way West from Baltimore. wher-
he has been in conference with his su-
perior officers.
Warren L. Rohr. Western passenger
agent for The Norfolk and Western road.
with headquarters in Chattanooga, is in
Washington with a party Of tourists
from that city
Col A. B. Andrews. second vice presi-
dent Of the Southern Railway, with
headquarters in Raleigh, X c.. who has
been in Washington for several days on
official business, returned TO his home
last night.
General Manager c. II. Ackert. of the
Southern, IS in the South on trip of
inspection. He will return to Wash
ington the latter part OF this week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-07
AINTS AGAINST
HE TRUSTS ALREADY
Bureau Of Corporations Getting Down to Business.
Receives Large Mail

lar has been in preparation for its fu-
ture activity Great care viii be taken
TO start the work along the right lines,
and to avoid the necessity of retracing
steps
Mr. Garfield hopes to begin active
operations before long, Already several
large corporations. including some in
surance companies, have fled statements
of their business with the department
Though no arrangement has yet been
made for giving publicity to such state
ments or Investigations of the depart
ment. Secretary Cortelyou says that the
publicity in these matters. required by
the act which originated the Department
OF Commerce. will be given through a
series of pamphlets. appearing at reg
ular intervals, on every day if the bust
ness is heavy enough to warrant it.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-07
Singing Fitzgerald's Praises

singing Z 1kESEA atL Ae@AzrI7-
FITZGERALD IS the best town Of its
size in the country said J. l. McCarty.
a prominent citizen OF Fitzgerald Ga.
his morning at the Metropolitan Hotel
The town has nearly 5000 inhabi-
tants. and Is growing rapidly every
year. It is only four years old.
and its entire business is devoted to
the timber trade. There is millions OF
dollars worth Of pine around the town
for miles. and the immense tracts now
under development viii not be exhaust
ed for years. The town OF Fitzgerald
was founded By a party Of veterans OF
The Union army who came South for the
benefit OF their health They all suf-
fered with lung trouble. and now they
are all we'll The town has been sug-
gested as the proper place for ma
tionai home for war veterans, to he
free TO veterans of both The Union and
Confederate armies 1 think it a spleu-
did idea, and the project has my sup
port. The old feeling between the Dlua
and the gray has long since vanished,
and I know there Is no more suitable
place IN the country so far as q health-
fuI location is concerned than the little
Southern town. fitzgerald. when the
next Congress meets. the plan viii be
placed before that body in proper form.
and already sufficient support has been
pledged 10 the measure What q pleas
ura it VIII be for declining veterans OF
rhe Union army TO come south and en-
JOY their last days recountine the ex-
citing incidents OF The most dreadful
war in modern times. Sir NcCaTty
was accompanied 10y ". R Bowen Of the
same town. and both have been busy
comforting with members Of Congress
still ia Washington. Hr. Bowen return.
ed home last uieI. bHt Mr. HcCarty
viii be here several days.
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Commits ioner Garfield. Of The Bureau
of Corporate in the Department q
Commerce, has returned 10 Washington
from New hampshire. where he has
been fulfilling some engagements made
before he was appointed 10 his present
position Mr. Garfield has a large task
before him in the construction Of .
system to fit his new machine. the Blu
reau Of Corporations. from which so
much is expected by the general public
in the line of controlling the trusts.
A large number of letters have been
received at the department inquiring
into the methods that viii be used TO
learn the condition OF corporations, and
to keep their proceedings within Iegiti-
mate bounds. Many complaints have
been fled with Commissioner Garfield.
All the work done by the bureau so
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-07
Great Tunnel on the Wabash.

\ dispatch from Pittsburg says; The
greatest piece Of work on the Wabash
lines-the Greentree tunnel into Pitts
burg-wiu be completed and ready for
the use Of the railroad by August /
This was the word given cut yesterday
BY J. 3. Carter. manager for the con
tractors, Kenedck & Co. The tunnel
with its 400 feet of underground work
represents an expenditure Of over a mil
lion and a half of dollars. and is the
greatest tunnel in western PeDnsylya-
MIA.
The excavation in the tunnel is near
ing completion and will be ready for the
laying OF the tracks by August I. OF
course. the bricking and concreting must
follow. but while the company is laying
tracks this work can be done. so that
By the time cars can be pushed through
the whole underground work will be
completed -
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Politics in west virginia.

j. b. Avis. prosecuting attorney; "
z. Stau1ron. clerk Of the county court
and Grant p. Hall. ez-cIerk OF the cir
eait court. all Of KansWha county. Yves
Virginia. we're registered ar the Raleigh
yesterday Tor Few hours while in
Washington on business. While all are
g0ung men. they are unusually active in
business affairs Of their section Of the
STATE. ana ali have accumulated much Of
this worlds goods. The three men are
leaders in Republican politics in their
county. and dr. Hal. IS one OF 7he prom
inent leaders of the fight 70 De waged
against the recollection Of Senator Ma
hau b Scott OF West Virginia who is
row abroad fer the benefit Of his health
Nr. Hall was she 0aly man IN the party
who would talk politics. and he. said
"A bitter fight viii be made against The
recollection Of Senator Scott. and am
Of the opinion be HiI nat be returned
There are lwo candidates Henry
schmuIbaeh. OF Wheeling. and James l..
caldwell. OF huntington. Nr Caldwell
is the man y no afII be elected. and al
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So wrote 10
DR.. Pierce for
advice though Z
Thought surely
7 would die. > >

VAfter my baby came II January, 1890, writes
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Weak and sick women are invited to
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Buffalo, y Y
The invitation to consult DR.. Pierce,
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with offers Of r. free medical advice
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DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is a
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-07

president of the same company. The
three officers OF the road declined to
state the nature OF the conference. but
it is rumored many improvements have
been decided upon for the summer The
officers OF the road are much pleased
with tho Business of the line for the past
Kear. and traffic has assumed such pro-
portions that more rolling stock and
track facilities are needed along the
road. The officers will take a trip Of in
spection over the line the latter part OF
this month to make a careful survey Of
the needs Of the road.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-07
TWO SHAMROCKS TO SAIL
FIRST MATCH SATURDAY

WEYMOUTH, April "A strong north
west wind. which has been prevailing
here. has delayed the resumption Of the
trials between the Shamrock III and the
Shamrock 7 Sir Thomas Upton remains
aboard his steam yacht Erin. William
Fife. the designer. will arrive at the end
of the week The first actual match be
tween the two boats viii probably be
sailed next Saturday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-07
Royal Blue Book.

The April number of the Book OF the
Royal Blue which is published by the
passenger department Of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad. was issued yesterday.
The book is devoted TO summer topics,
and includes sketches and pictures. with
interesting reading matter, of the Ale
gheny Mountains. Shenandoah Valley
and seashoTe resorts. The battIefeIds
of Gettysburg and AAtietam are dealt
with. and other matters of interest con
sidered
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-07
Real Estate Deals

Harry Baker has bought house and
lot on the west side of Alfred Street,
near Gibbon, from J. Clinton Smoot for
s7oo.
Charles BIondheim has bought house
and lot from Leopold Blondheim- The
property is situated on the north side
of King Street. between Payne and Fay
cite Streets.
y lot on the north side OF Duke Street.
between Patrick and Alfred Streets. has
been sold by Joseph H. ByTne to c. J. ".
Summers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-07
NET TERRIFIC WEATHER.

NEW YORK. April THE Red star
Line steamer Southwark. Captain Damn.
arrived this morning from Antwerp after
a prolonged passage of fifteen days. in
which she encountered terrific weather
Gaic after gale came in constant sue
cession. with intervals Of thirty minutes.
Captain Damn SAYS The Southwark sus-
tanned no damage and the only casualty
was the death OF a child il the steeTage
Of acute pneumonia.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-07
Not Known in Alexandria.

Joseph Jonas. the telephone employe
who committed suicide in Washington
yesterday, and left note desiring TO
be buried in Alexandria, is not known
here. His name is not in the directory,
and inquiry develops no one who was
acquainted with him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-07
BOTH FEET AmPuTATED.

Frank Haddie. brakeman Of the
Pennsylvania Railroad, was run over by
car near Louden Park last evening
having both feet crushed. He was taken
10 the Baltimore City Hospital, where it
was found necessary TO amputate the
injured members.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-07
@McFADDEN'S FLATS"
IN EXPURGATED FORM

NEW YORK. April 7,-"McFadden'
Row OF Flats" was presented at the
Grand opera House in Brooklyn last
night. with the features that have given
ofeBse TO Irish-Amerieans omitted.
The pig that usually disports itself n
the Irish familys parlor and the green
whisBers that decorated the face OF the
principal comedian were not ia evidence
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-07
Musical Entertainment.

The regular meeting Of The Young
Mems SodaIty Lyceum was held last
night. Arrangements were completed
for a complimentary musical and liter
airy entertainments on May ., in celebra-
tiou of Founders Day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-07
Emit Damaged by Frost.

II is stated by those in a position TO
know that TIE fruit trees in this neigh
borhood have. been considerably dam
aged by the recent cold snap and that the
crop Of peaches and other fruit this
year will be decidedly scarce.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-07
Concessions to Employees.

Several of the lumber dealers here,
including smoot & Co. Aitcheson &
Bro. and H. K. Field & Co. have notified
their employees that on and after May 4
they will give them a nine-hour day at
the same pay they are now receiving.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-07
Midnight Fire.

ALEXANDRIA. Va, April The
fire department was called out
shortly after midnight last night by
fire in an unoceupied house on the north
side Of Duke Street, two doors east of
Patrick Street. The structure was not
much damaged. as the flames were dis
covered before they had made much
headway. The fire was of incendiary
origin
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-07

Joseph Chilcott was severely hurt
yesterday by being struck on the head
with plank while at work OF the new
St Johns Chapel in West End
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-07

Jane Skinner is i'll at the home of
George 4. Newland, in South Fairfax
Street
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-07

The little daughter of Lee Evans.
named LORNA. was quite severely scald-
ed yesterday by the upsetting of kettle
OF hot water at her parents home, cor
ner of Lee and Wilkes Streets.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-07
Funeral of Jesse Penn.

The funeral OF the late Jesse Penn
will take place from his late home on
North Lee street this evening. The Rev
DR.. Morton. OF Christ Protestant Epis-
copaI Church, will conduct the funeral
services. and the remains viii be in
TERED in the Methodist Protestant
Cemetery.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-07

\ telegram received in this city an
nounces that Miss Casters party left
for Europe on the German steamer
Trave. Those making up the party in
cIude Elizabeth Lloyd Lee. of this city;
Ida B. Riley Of Washington. and l.
Hazel and Mrs Bolton. of CharIottcs-
vile
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Sunday evening. He was given surgical
assistance by Dr. T NJ Jones'
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-07
Atlantic Coast Line Traffic.

Henry Walters, chairman Of the board
of directors OF the Atlantic Coast Line
Company OF Connecticut, the parent OF
the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad, vas in
Baltimore yesterday afternoon confer
ring with Warren C. Elliott, president of
the company, and Michael jenkins. vice
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-07

Frederick PaH continues quite i'll at
his home in North Patrick Street.
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Appointed Guardian

In the corporation court. Judge / c
Barley. yesterday. Mrs. Maggie NJ Mel
son was appointed guaEd dian Of her
daughter. Eliza N. Cook.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-07

Walter Douglas dtsIocated one of his
ankles while wrestling with Marshall
Dobie. near Wilkes and Fairfax Street,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-07
ALEXANDRIA NEWS NOTES.
Kicked By a Horse.

KICKED By HOISe.
Charles NJ Griffin ir., known as Eli
Griffin, was seriously injured by kick
from a horse. at his home. in North Pitt
Street, this morning He was attended
by Dr.. T Marshall Jones, and is in
critical condition
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-07
Methodist Conference in
State Of Expectation.
WILSON OPPOSED AS ELDER
Committee Appointed to Deal With
Case Of the Rev. ". Il. Black, Of
GeOrget0wu-NeZt Session.

BALTIMORE. april Bishop Fitz-
gerald has not yel succeeded al com
pIeting the appointments OF ministers
OF The Baltimore Conference OF the NJ
E Church, now in session here. In
the course of last evening the bishop
received a telegram saying the Rev
DIT. T. P. Frost. pastor of 81. Paul $
Church. Newark. \. J., who was in
vited to the pulpit of First Church.
Baltimore. had been reappointed 10 81
Pauls. The opinion of ministers last
night was that Il DR.. Frost has been
reappoiuJed at Newark, either DR.. John
son viii remain at First Church, OF the
Rev. Dr.. L. b Wilson viii be named
for that pulpit, and that Dr. Johnson
viii be assigned TO some other church.
When the committee of Mount Yer
non Place Church protested 50 vjgor-
ously. against the transfer of their pas
tor 10 Newark. Bishop Fitzgerald aban-
doned this plan and turned toward the
Rev. r. L. Moore who has been in
vited 10 Foundry Church, Washington.
Mr. Moore was unwilling to leave. and
during the day the committee from
Foundry Church came 20 Baltimore with
the understanding that they were pre-
pared 10 stay UnUl they received as
surances that they would receive Dir
Moore. During the afternoon Bishop
Fitzgerald told them they could return
ana Mr. Moore would be their pastor
It was only then that Bishop Fitzgerald
gave way to Bishop WaTren's uItima1uIn
al the Newark Conference, No Ferris
no Frost
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-07
Personals

Mr.. and Mrs. Julius Dreffus are visit
ing in North Carolina
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HEARD IN HOTEL CORRIDORS.

ready he has large force behind him
in his fight The southern part of the
state IS entitled TO a United States Sena-
ter. and il we do not elect one now we
viii De compelled TO wait six years. M
Caldwell is an able man and will prove
a strong representative for our State"
Likes Washington in Winter
The summer tourist business will
open unusually early this year, said
". R. Bennett, Of New York city. this
morning at the New Willard 1T is re
markabIe how much people enjoy the
old Virginia resorts, and spend every
summer al the White Sulphur Springs.
where ] can take things easy until next
fall. The fact of the matter is. all
my leisure time is passed either IN
Washington in the winter. or al White
sulphur Springs in the summer. There
is a peculiar enjoyment in the Allegheny
Mountains. and the New York contin-
gent is so large each year, I imagine 1
am on Broadway. There is lots of sport,
and that is what strikes me. I like q
good ride through the country 7 could
not be hired to remain in New York
in the hot summer months, and as long
as 7 have the time and money I certain
" viii seek ont quiet resort in the
OLD mother State for vacations"
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Story on Senator snoot.

The Rev r q IIn. secretary Of The
Church Extension Society, who spent
some years in Ufah ana TIE far West H
missionary vo7E. delivered an address.
WIN bold. cIear-cut face. long hair.
and counteaauce resembling somewhat
that of Henry Ward Bsecber and voice
In koeplng with his large stature, Dr.
uiE IS commanding figure He re-
ferred yesterday 10 the refusal Of Con
rress &c seat Brigham Il. Roberts. and
said BE knew Reed suoot, the Mormon,
recently elected Senator fron Utah
Having been away from Utah for two
years. he SAID he could uoi speak mueh
Of SHOOTS election. but Of smoot him
sell he had vIgla recollection
= a1et him. said Dr. ria. under
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-13
ROBBED ON OCEAN STEAMER
Passengers Leses Twenty Thousand
Dollars while He is Crossing
the Atlantic.

NEW YORK. June 12-Robert Neill,
wealthy resident of Los Angeles, Cal, who
was first cabin passenger on White Star
liner Germanic, which arrived from Liver
pool today, reported to the police on his
arrival that he had been robbed on We'd
nesday last, while in mid-ocean, of drafts
and money to the amount of about $4,000
The money stolen was the price of sale
Of an estate in Belfast. Mr.. Neill landed
here pennlless and was unable TO pay S1S
demanded on some gifts he was bringing
in. Detectives are Investigating
At the Offices of the White Star line, IL
was said no report Of he robbery had been
made there. All the reports from the
officers of the ship had been received, but
none referred to a robisry.
Purser Brewer of aGermanic, was seen
later and said the robbery had been re-
ported to him. and that the stewards
quarters had been searched and every en-
ploye on the ship qns STONED In an effort
to recover the money 50
Los ANGELES. c l.. June I2.-Robert
Neill. reported TO H. se been robbed on
White Star linera Ger ,anie. while enroute
from Liverpool to 4i FORK. is well known
here, where he asS esided aor several
years with his wire and child.
1t Is not known that Neill had any prop
erty In this city, except the house I'm which
he lived on Forty-sixth street He was
the owner of an estate in Ireland, as stated
and lived on the income from this prop
erty. NELL left here several months ago
to close out his Irish property
Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-13
HAVANA MAYOR REINSTATED
Governor Decides to Act when
Courts Announce General
Amnesty.

HAVANA, June 12-Governor Nunez to-
morrow will reinstate Juan OFarrin, the
former mayor Of Havana, on receipt of a
certificate from the court that the charges
against him of responsibility in the riots
last November were quashed by the pas
sage of the amnesty law.
The House Of Representatives this after
noon without debate passed bill granting
amnesty to all who prior to May 8, 1902,
were accused of crimes against the gov
eminent while In the governments employ.
The house by q votes to "a rejected the re-
port of the conference committee in favor
of adding two secretaries, viz, war and
marine. and charities and sanitation. to
the cabinet.
The senate has ratified the postal treaty
with Mexico, but has Inserted some slight
amendments having reference to sanitary
regulations.