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The Washington times., 1903-07-15
JUDGMENT AFFIRMED
BY COURT OF APPEALS
Benjamin @. Hill Under Sentence
to Die on July "a.

The mandate OF the Court OF Appeals
for the District. affirming the judgment
OF the District Supreme Court imposing
the death penalty on Benjamin G. Hill.
wss filed yesterday with Justice Pritch-
ard presiding in criminal division No.
1 of the lower court.
Hill is under sentence TO be hanged
in the District Jail on July "a for -he
murder of his wife. Carrie Theoda Hill.
at their home on Missouri Avenue. in
November last. He was insanely Jealous
of his wife and one night left his place
OF employment and went TO his home.
He found his wife and her children at
dinner. Without word of warning he
drew pistol from his pocket and shot
her TO death.
When placed on trial Hill did not tes-
tify in his own defense. His counsel
Messrs. Wells and Bradshaw, made a
plea Of insanity in his belief. The fury
returned a verdict OF murder in the first
degree.
Besides taking an appeal to the higher
court. HIS friends appealed to the
President 20 commute his sentence 10
Imprisonment in the penitentiary.
The Washington times., 1903-07-15

ConE:sEicner Ware VIII probably ap-
psal to Congress at It's 1ext session FOR
az increased appropriation COR clerk
hire. Superannaation o: empIovss is
tie g-ea. r-oblem with which Commls-
sioner Ware is wrestling Data which
he ha3 corSiie1 during she fiscal year
WHICH has just ended show that more
than Hai. o. tne clerks in his office are
Lore than f:tT years o.d
This condition is the result of the ap-
~oint=ent as far as possible. of veter-
ans OF the civil war to positions in the
Office. HanY of the soldiers OF 1851 are
we'll preserved. but for the last three
or four fiscal years at least 10 per cent
of the veterans have dropped into the
group OF clerks which is practically re-
tire. on account OF age
Work in the Pension ONCE Is increas-
ing at a rapi5 rate. an! the number Of
The Washington times., 1903-07-15
BABY COOS WHEN BOLT
TEARS OFF HER SHOES
Lightning Knocks Child From Mother
Arms, Injuries Neither One.

VINELAND, n. J.. July 15.-In a
thunderstorm lightning played great
pranks around the house of Mrs. Scag-
nellia. The family was sitting on the
porch entertaining John Dagnilo. who
had stopped for shelter. when a ball of
fire described as large as a full moon
fell In a pear tree near the house and
shattered II root and branch.
From there the ball jumped to the
porch and threw Dagnilo twenty feet
out on the lawn. A baby. fourteen
months old. was snatched out OF Mrs
arms, hurled 10 the floor
and its little shoes completely stripped
from its feet. The mother was not af-
fected, and, picking up the baby, found
IL cooling and Unharmed.
Dagnilo recovered in a few minutes
and declared himself as we'll as ever
The ball left a small trace OF splinters
on the porch floor, and descending to
the cellar. tore out half the stone
The Washington times., 1903-07-15
90 MILES IN g HOURS
THE GENERALS FEAT
6eLson o4. 6lies RoOes Surdy at Retirenlent o4ge.

Ell EASO. Okla. July 15.-Lieut Gen.
Nelson A. Miles completed a horseback
ride yesterday from Fort Sill. I. T., to
Fort Reno, okla. distance of ninety
miles, In nine hours and ten minutes
he FIRST thirty-sve miles was made in
record time. the distance being covered
in two hours and twenty-five minutes
Upon completing the trip General
Miles showed no signs Of fatigue. and
forty minutes after his arrival at Fort
emo reviewed the troops stationed at
that post. The ride was taken. X is
said, to demonstrate that General Miles,
at the age of retirement, is still a
sturdy man.
There was a large crowd at Fort Sill
when the general came from the COM
mandants house shortly after o'clock
in the morning to make the start. He
wore a campaign military suit AS the
general started of at ten minutes after
o'clock he was cheered Justify. He
was accompanied by Captain Syre, OF
the Eighth Cavalry.
The Washington times., 1903-07-15
REPORT OF WASHINGTON
HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN
Average Daily Number of Thirty-six
Patients Treated Throughout Year.

a report Of the board of directors OF
the Washington Hospital for Found
lngs. submitted to the Secretary of the
interior. shows that the number Of
children in the hospital on June 90 was
forty-six. The total number of child
ren admitted during the fiscal year end
ing June 80 was sixty -four.
Twelve children were sent into homes
where they were adopted. ThIrty-six
children died in the year Just ended.
The daily average number of children in
the hospital throughout the year was
thirty-six.
The expenditures of the hospital for
the year amounted to $s.476.7a or this
sum $4,000 was appropriated by the Gov
ernment and a continuation Of this I'd
preparation for the present fiscal wear
is asked.
u. T. Sewers. president of the board
submitted the report to Secretary
Hitchcock
The Washington times., 1903-07-15
MANY LEASES INVALID
IN INDIAN TERRITORY

Judge c. W. Raymond, United States
Judge for the Western district OF In
dian Territory. has handed down a de-
;isiOn which is said 10 have invaIidated
The leases on 1900. .OCO acres of land be
longing TO the Creek Indians. He has
held that the parents Of Indians who
are not of age have no right to lease
,and allotted to their children unless the
seurts have declared the parents the
ogal guardians OF the minors.
Few Indians have been made the legal
guardians OF their minor children. and
many OF the leases IN the Territory can
De set aside by the latter n they care
% appear before indian agents and de-
nand possession Of the land allotted to
hen.
The Washington times., 1903-07-15
COL. LYMAN B. CUTLER
TO REST At ARLINGTON
Funeral Tomorrow of Late Superinten-
dent of Lodging House.

The funeral of Col. Lyman Bryce Cut
Ter, superintendent OF the munIcipaI
lodging house, who died last evening
from complication of diseases. will be
held at o'clock tomorrow afternoon
from Speare's undertaking establish
ment. The services will be conducted
under the direction Of Kit Carson Post
g. A. r.. with full military honors. The
body will be inferred at Arlington Gene
terry
Colonel Cutler had been i'll since July
4, having suffered from a wound re-
ceiyed in a gas explosion many years
ago. This. together with a cancer of
the hand. caused his death. He would
have been sixty-six years old on July "a
Colonel Cutler was born in Erie coun-
ty. y. Z, on July "a. 1887 When war
was declared between the North and
South he enlisted in the sixty-sixth III
nois Infantry. at st. Louis. In an en-
gagement at Fort Donelson he was
wounded in the left side and hip, and in
consequence received an honorable dis
charge on March 4. 1862.
Five months later he re-enlisted at
Monmouth. Ill, as captain of Company
c, Eighty third Illinois Infantry. The
next promotion came in a short time.
when he was placed in charge Of a bat
talon Of infantry. He was mustered
out on June 26. 1865
Before the war he had been married
to Eliza E. Smith. OF Xenia. Ohio. who
gained some fame by Haunting the Union
flag in the face of the enemy at the
second battle of Fort DOnelson. year
after the death of his first wife he mar
ried Martha Home. Of Washington, who
survives him.
Colonel Cutler was a member of a
Masonic Lodge at Monmouth. Ill; Co
lumbia Commandery. No. 2. X. T.. and
Albert Pike Consistory. A and A. s. r
The Washington times., 1903-07-15
JUMPED FROM DEATH.

PHILADELPHIA. July i5.-Caught on
the Broad Street Bridge of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad. near Germantown juno
tion station. Antonio Perrini had TO
choose between being ground to death
under the wheels of an approaching
train or a flying leap to the street.
twenty feet below. Perrlni chose the
latter and landed on the asphalt, bare
~ escaping wagon that was passing.
The man was picked up unconscious and
hurried to, the Samaritan Hospital,
where his only injury was found 10 be a
sprained ankle.
The Washington times., 1903-07-15

The weather was cool at the start, but
became intensely hot. The ride was
made in ten mile relays. soldiers sta
toned along the line furnishing fresh
horses Luncheon took twenty min
utes. and it is estimated that 6fty min
utes was spent in changing mounts and
in other small delays. This made the
actual time spent in the saddle eight
hours.
salute was fred as General Miles
entered Fort Feno at twenty minutes
past o'clock ne showed no signs Of
WEAKNESS as he dismounted and said: I
enjoyed every moment OF the trip. and
there was one time that ! felt particu-
larly good. That was when came I'D to
the men who had charge of the pack
teams. Just south OF the Canadian River.
They had lunch ready a1d 7 enjoyed Il
with them. it made me feel extra
good"
After reviewing the troops the general
drove to FL Reno and took the train for
Fort Riley. Kan.
The Washington times., 1903-07-15
LANGLEY'S AERODROAE
STARTS DOWN RIVER
Final Experiments to Prove Success
or Failure of Scientists Idea

Dr. s. p LangIey's ungainly ark, con-
tanning his remodeled aerodrome. the
constant thought of the scientists Sc
rious moments. left. it's moorings early
this morning and was towed down the
river.
Some time between now and next Sep
tember. Dr. Langley will either become
a celebrated aeronaut or the work of
many years Will prove a failure.
DR.. Langley has guarded his aero
drome, and will guard it's future tests,
With the utmost secrecy. The machine
was placed on board the ark on June
26- Since then It has been under guard
constantly.
Eight men are at work upon the air
ship. and at night there is a special
guard that keeps all would-be visitors
away
At present DR.. Langley is In the North
but he will join the ark at a secluded
place many miles down the river, and
the test will be made under his per-
sonal direction.
Since 1896. the date of his last expert
ments with an airship, Dr. Langley has
oECAt MS present
machine. His former experiments were
made with a model only. but this ma
chine is no model. but a veritable air
ship, eapable-it is hoped-of carrying
man TO guide it in its flight
It has been built az heavy cost, more
than $4,000. it is said. $4,000 of which
was appropriated for this purpose by
Congress, and the remainder OF the sum
came from DR.. Langley's private purse.
The machine is between fifty and SIXTY
feet long. and is built of brass and
steel 1t is propelled by gasolene en-
CINE Much difficulty was experienced
before an engine considered sufficiently
light. could be found. A cigar-shaped
cylinder is the backbone Of the machine,
to which the various other parts are at
tached.
On top of the ark. which is the home
OF this huge bird. is built a track upon
which car is run to aid the machine
ia starting its fight. The principle
seems to be the same as that employed
by certain large birds which always run
a short distance to get some momen-
tum before launching themselves into
the air.
The Washington times., 1903-07-15
MARSHALL HALL.

II is hard TO imagine a more delight
'ul way OF spending an evening than
20 be seated IN a big easy chair on the
ieck OF the Manchester as she makes the
all to Marshall Hall and Indian Head on
Thursday. Friday. and Saturday even
lngs. Leaving at $50, while the sun Is
itill shining. the air is far from being
unpleasant, and as darkness comes on
he cool river breeZes are the greatest
u Injuries TO those who are forced to
femain at home during the heated term.
Dancing at Marshall Hall still continues
as attractive as ever. for the big pavil-
on is always cool. and the Marshall
Hall Band plays all the popular con-
:ert and dance music. Daily trips are
made 10 Marshall Hall. at 10 a. m. 2:3O.
and $50 p. N.
The Washington times., 1903-07-15
The Verdict of the People

The American people are broad -gauged
and liberal minded. They are ready to
hear any remarks. listen TO any song.
read any book. try anything new. and
they pass their verdict promptly and in
fallibly. Anything that becomes popu-
lar is good. and nothing can become
popular that is not good. The people
never make a mistake. Newspaper ad-
vertising Will induce the readers to try
anything that's advertised-once Merit
does the rest. A shining example OF this
principle Is that of Cascarets, Candy Ca
thartic. which In a very few years have
reached sale OF over million boxes a
month.
The Washington times., 1903-07-15
DEPARTMENT CONSTITUTES
NATURALIZATION ACT

Notice has been given by the State
Department that the naturalization law
enacted by Congress at its last session
is construed as requiring the rejection
of all certificates Of naturalization after
July 3. 1903, which fail to set forth the
fact that the person naturalized Is not
opposed to all organized governments.
and likewise IS not affiliated with any
organization so opposed, also that he
does not advocate the assassination OF
officers of the government.
The Washington times., 1903-07-15
COURT GIVES TITLE
TO JUSTICE HOLMES
Decree Signed by Justice Anderson
in Equity Court.

The title to premises 1920 1 Street
northwest, purchased several months
ago by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Asso-
ciated Justice OF the United States Su-
preme Court, was perfected yesterday By
a decree signed by Justice Anderson,
and the deed of conveyance recorded.
The property. which is described as
part of original lot %, in square 127, was
conveyed TO Justice Holmes by the heirs
of Mary E. Fleming The consideration
named is nominal
The decree signed by Justice Anderson
which perfected the title was in the
cause of Julia Poser Fleming GoIdsbor-
ough and others against Richard Bland
Lee Fleming.
The Washington times., 1903-07-15
THIS MAN ANDERSON
WANTS ROYAL NAME
Says He's Son of Danish King and
Seeks Recognition.

SEATTLE. Wash. July 15.-John An
derscn. a naturalized citizen. who says
he is a son OF Frederick VIZ Of Denmark,
svoTring that his proper name is Karl
Christian Frederick Vascen Turdensjult.
has petltioned the superior court 10
change his name
lie says he was born in 1874 on the es-
tate OF Kraprub. in the state OF Scandia,
Sweden. coming to this country when a
young man He entered the United
States navy. and says that in the civil
war he served as sailor commander un-
Ger the name OF Karl c. Vascen.
The Washington times., 1903-07-15
READING RAILWAY
ABOLISHES BRAKEMEN
Through Change Of Labels Passengers
Now See "Trainmen."

PHILADELPHIA. July 15.-No longer
does the Philadelphia and Reading Rail-
way have brakemen on It's passenger
trains. That company has abolished the
brakeman as a relic Of early time rail
roadiug. when the old link couplings
1olted passengers numerically. and
strong arms were wont TO apply hand
brakes at every stop.
There were 400 brakemen employed on
the Reading system. Now there is not
one on the payroll in the passenger SER
vice. But the men are still there. By
an official edict, accompanied by a
change OF caps. every one OF the 400 has
been transferred from a brakeman"
into a "tralnman."
The Washington times., 1903-07-15
TEN THOUSAND PENSION ACTss

+ Data compiled under the direction of
Commissioner Ware shows that the to-
tai number of acts of Congress grant
ing pensions from the Thirty seventh
Congress TO the last session, inclusive,
was 1888. OF this number, 2.I7i were
passed in the last Congress.
The Washington times., 1903-07-15
SUICIDE OF PRISONER.

TOLEDO, Ohio. July 15.-George Had
ia, aged fortytwo years. committed sui
eide in the insane ward of the county
jail When his body was discovered he
was hanging TO the side of his cell. cold
in death. He had taken his belt strap.
looped IL around his neck, fastened II
TO an Iron hammock clutch on the side
OF his cell, and deliberately ended his
LIE.
The Washington times., 1903-07-15
ONE BOY KILLED, d HURT
IN p. r. R. FREIGHT WRECK

GREENSBURG, Pa. July 15.-One boy
was killed and four were injured in
freight wreck on the Pennsylvania Rail-
road near Bolivar, Pa. Monday night
They were stealing a ride to PhiIadel-
phia on train which plunged down an
embankment into the river
The Washington times., 1903-07-15
WANT ALL PRINTING
DONE FOR DISTRICT
Firm Of Judd & Detweiler
Assert That Right.
ASK EVERYTHING IN SIGHT
Property Clerk Beckett Declares Others
Should Have Opportunity to Bid
on Contracts.

There was an amazed look on the face
OF Property Clerk Beckett this morning
when he received letter from the print
ing firm OF Judd & Detweiler, which
holds certain contracts for printing
blank forms for the District government.
Judd & DetweiIer make the peculiar and
startling contention that because they
have a portion OF the contract they
should be given all the rest of the Dis
trict's work. regardless of the lowest
bidder.
Mr.. Beckett consulted with the Super
intendent OF Property r. d. Simms with
the result that they made a rather peril
nent report. which was later approved
by Commissioner West. The argument
OF the printing firm was thoroughly and
competently demolished.
Judd & Detweiler in their letter claim
that they are entitled to all the print
ing work. and ought not TO be deprived of
what there is outside of the blanks that
appear on the schedule" IN conclusion
Judd &c Detweiler say, "If the property
clerk desires any bidding on printing.
only those of record Choldlng contracts)
should participate in such competition" 4"
Mr.. Beckett's Reply.
The reply of the property clerk is per-
tinent, and follows in full:
When schedules are prepared for cou-
tracts each year, endeavor is made to
include such items of printing. and
blanks. as at that time may appear will
be required. Nevertheless. there are
certain occasions upon which it is nee
essary to have printing done on forms
which do not properly come under any
classified item of the contract, and IN
such cases IL has been the practice Of
this Office to secure bids from various
parties engaged in the printing business.
''The suggestion of Judd & Detweiler
that printing. other than that covered by
the items of contract, should be bid upon
only by parties holding a yearly contract
on all or a portion OF the printing for
the District, is not favorably considered,
for the reason. it is believed. that the
mere fact that a firm or individual
not having contract for the fiscal year
should certainly not prevent him or
them from having a chance 20 bid for
work other than that covered by the con-
tract.
Rights of Other Firms.
"Such firm. or individual is. in our opin-
Ion, entitled 10 just the same opportunity
TO bid on work not properly included in
contract as a regular contractor. The
restricting OF opportunities TO bid TO a
certain class of men. in our opinion. is
clearly unjust to other men in the same
business, and should not be encouraged.
ut is considered that such a prac-
tice would be contrary to good business
principles and would possibly open the
way TO a coordination Of certain parties
which might have a material influence
upon the prices to be paid by the Dis
trict
THE practice OF getting bids from
various parties. including those having
contracts and others. has often proved
of advantage 20 the District end. - IS
believed. should be continued
Commissioner West has approved this
report. and the firm Of Judd & Detweiler
will be advised accordingly.
The Washington times., 1903-07-15
RICH MANS BODY FOUND.

TONAWANDA. July 15--The body of
John Cherry. wealth Tonawanda farm
or, was taken from the Niagara River
below the Falls yesterday. He left
MS home week ago with the announc-
ed intention of going to Buffalo. He had
large sum of money in his pocket
when he left home. Foul play is sus-
pected.
The Washington times., 1903-07-15

Bishop F. q. Rocker, now at the Apos-
tolic Legation in Washington, and who
will go to his diocese in the Philippines
in August. has great faith in the power
of the church to pacify the islands and
win them to good citizenship. The field
for church work in the islands, he says.
is broad and he prophesies a great work
by the Catholic church there.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-08-22

made of white lace or black chip ana trimmed with handsome ostrich feath CTS.
 S&ilor costumes of blue serge an white linen are the smart thing fol seashore wear They are made with habit back skirts laced after the ia sh- ion of d sailors trousers.
 A great deal of cluny lace is being used even on fine gowns, in which case it is embellished with silk embroidery or chiffon motifs.
 The favorite material of the hour fo. practical use is the linon de soie. This is a new, soft make of linen. or a com promise between linen and a canvas It can be had in black and all sorts of charming light shades, sometimes plain and sometimes spotted 1t is light and cool and possesses the enormous ad vantage of not being easily creased
 Some charming little coats in biscuit and black cloth have revers. collars and cuffs of very bright colored plaids lined with gay hued silks. Many Of the travelling wraps have plaid capu chins
 An elaborate sack coat of lace anG white taffeta is shown in the illustra ton. It is worn over q gown of IriSs lace. JUDIC CHOLLET.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-08-22
Estate of Mimic stsInhofv.

Notice Is hereby given by the under signed, administrator of the estate ot Minnie Steinhoff, deceased, tc the cred- itors of and all persons having ciaims against the said deceased. to exhibit them. with the necessary vouchers. within four months after the first pub tication of this notice. 70 the said ad- ministrator. at his office in Bisbee, the same being the place for the transac- tion of business or saiu estate. in said County of Cochise.
 M J. BROWN. Administrator of the estate of Minnie Steinhoff, Deceased.
 Dated Bisbee, Ariz., this 18th day Of July, 1908.
 First pub. July 19. wtt
Bisbee daily review., 1903-08-22
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
 of the RlsREE MINING COMPANY.

Know All Men -y These Presents:
 That we. whose hands are hereuntO affixed do hereby associate ourselves to- Sether for the purpose of forming a cor Ioration under the laws of the territory of Arizona, and to that end make the following statement:
 That the names of the incorporators are Henry J. Vivian. James l.. Nauker- yis Jessie Vogler, Thomas Maslin, F. Skin Shelden; and the name of the cor poration shall be the BISBEE MINING
 COMPANY.
 The principal place in which the bust ress of said corporation, wlIhin the terri tory of Arizona, is to be transacted. Is Bisbee Cochise county. Arizona. The principal place of business of this cor Doration outside of the territory Of Ari- Zona shall be the village of Calumet, igan, at which meetings of the Board of Directors may be held, and the corpor- ation may have such branch offices. either within or without the territory of Arizona, as may be established by the Board of Directors.
 The general nature of the. business proposed to be transacted by this corpor- ation is as follows. to-W't:
 To make contracts: to purchase, lease. bond. locate or otherwise acquire. own. exchange. sell or otherwise dispose Of. pledge. mortgage, hypothecate and deal in real estate and any and all kinds Of oil lands mineral lands. oil. gas. asphalt um. petroleum, asbestos salt, water and water rights and machinery, and to work. mine, explore, operate and de velop the same: to do a general real estate, manufacturing and mer antile