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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-09
NEW CHURCH FOR
MOUNT PLEASANT

The Mount Pleasant Methodists have
agreed upon a location for their new
church. the site selected being the
northwest corner OF Columbia Road and
Fifteenth Street The action OF tie
trustees in making this selection was
approved by a large, harmonious. and
enthusiastic meeting OF the members of
the church and congregation. Thursday
night The pastor Of the church. Dr..
Dawson, presided, the presiding elder.
DR. NayIor. also being present.
The location selected is central 10
the territory north of Florida Avenue
between Rock Creek and the Soldiers
Home, and here Il Is proposed to build
up strong church, which will accom-
modate all Methodists residing north Of
the city proper It is convenient Of &C
cess, being midway between the Four
tecnth and Sixteenth Street car lines.
4 is the intention OF tie society to
build neat chapel at once, OF as soon
as the necessary funds are available.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-09

w1ife medical colleges and bospitaIs
nave long since recognized the virtue OF
me inhalation principle for all diseases
OF the lungs and throat.
The Koch Lung Cure have Offices and
sanltarIums for the treatment of CON
sumption and asthma all over he Land.
IN every large city east of the Missis-
slppi River. In their successful fight
against consumption they have brought
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covered can render
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cal On the patients themselves and ask
their neighbors and friends.
The Koch treatment is now within
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Consultation, examination. and a trial
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all who call, but if you cannot call writ
for illustrated booklet containing a
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-09
ON FOOT TO CHECK
UNDERYALUATIONS OF IMPORT

The customs bureau Of the American
Protective Tariff League, Of which the
headquarters are in New York city. has
issued a circular stating that IT is the
purpose Of the league TO correct as far
as possible undervaIuations and wrong
of imported merchandise
at all ports of the United States. To
obtain the facts necessary to the sue
cess Of this enterprise. a list Of ques-
tons is added TO the circular. which all
and importers are re
quested to answer.
Il has always been difficult for the
customs officers 70 obtain complete in
formation in regard TO the fair amount
Of tariff dues on imported goods. The
customs bureau OF the American Pro
tective Tariff League was formed in the
latter part OF 1902 Charles A Moore is
president and Wilbur F. Wakemau treas
urer and secretary.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-09
CARLISLE INDIAN SCHOOL
HOLDS COMMENCEMENT
Exercises Begin Tomorrow and viii
Continue for Three Days.

The Indian Industrial School Of Car
Isle. Pa, has issued the program of its
fifteenth commencement. which begins
tomorrow and ends on Thursday of this
week.
The program is in the form OF an at
tTacttve booklet with crimson covers.
printed by Indian apprentices, seven OF
whom belong TO the graduating class.
On the FIRST page appears the motto Of
the institution, God Helps Them Who
Help Themselves on the second are
the names OF the graduates. including
twenty-seven women and twenty men.
Among The States and Territories rep
resented ere South Dakota, Michigan.
California. Alaska. Wisconsin. Okla
bona. Washington. New York Montana,
Minnesota, New Mexico. Nebraska.
Arizona, North Carolina. and Indian Ter
rItory
On the fourth page is a picture Of
the graduating class, with the cadets in
uniform Of the school. The program Of
the final afternoon. Thursday, is as fol-
lows: Entrance march. Soldiers fol-
lowed by the march, Glass 1903" com
posed by Conductor J. r. Wheelock, Of
the class of 1895; Industry and indie
pendence." by carney E WILDER: In
dams Of Southern California" Martin
Cost0- piano duet, Minnie Grace George
and Minnie J Callsen: Striking a Bal
ance, oscar D. Davis; Barriers to the
Progress Of the Sioux" Henry D. Tatf-
yopa, Great Stone Face. Amy Dol
plus; Carlisle Expects Every Indian 10
Do His Duty" Elizabeth z. Kneudsau;
presentation of diplomas by Bishop
Chancellor c. c. McCabe.
It was in September, 1879. that the
army post al Carlisle was turned over
70 the Interior Department and set apart
for an Industrial school, with Capt
Pratt as superintendent The first pu-
pills arrived October >, 1879. Among
them were eighty-two untaught Sioux
boys and girls from Rosebud and Pine
Ridge Agencies. South Dakota. in ma
tive dress. Since that time the enroll
ment OF the school has aggregated 1851
pupils, including 1,745 girls. and 2.S42
boys.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-09
DOHIE OFFERS AID
TO HENRY WATTERSON
VIII Show Editor How to
Deal With 400"

CHICAGO, Feb. 9.-Before $1,000 fol
lowers in the Auditorium yesterday.
John Alexander Do7ie. general over
seer of the Christian Catholic Church in
Zion" Elijah the Restorer." Divine
Healer. " and proprietor of all the tangi-
BILE assets OF 3. 600 persons in his new city
Of Zion. referred TO his proposed inva-
sion of New York.
4 viii show Henry Watterson the
right way TO deal with their -Four Hun
dred, he announced.
Incidentally he exhorted his hearers to
subscribe 10 Zion stocks. warning them
that prices will be advanced before long
Atllred in black and white robes with
flowing sleeves and backed by his robed
choir Of $50. he held forth for two hours.
I 90 as Elijah the restOreT. to restore
the work Of God in that ungodIy city"
he said. Chicago was the wickedest
city in the world. but I have succeeded
in cleansing it so far that New York
is more wicked than Chicago.
We will go 1000 strong and drive the
devil out of his stronghold. Already tie
disciples Of the devil are in terror, The
simple announcement Of the attack Of
our host has aroused lively curiosity in
the camp of the GnviIs. The newspapers
voice it. I viii show Henry Watterson
the right way 10 deal with their -Four
Hundred. 1 viii march at the head Of
you in the street We will march two
miles. singing.
I never took more interest in a mis-
sion in my life Remember that these
matters involve tremendous burdens.
Deacon Sloan tells me that in the last
fifty business days the subscriptions 10
Zion stocks have amounted to 500 O0o,
and $50. 600 more is in sight That makes
500. COO Buy the stocks now When
the total reaches 81. 000, 900 you can't get
any more at par. The price will be id
vanced 10 per cent"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-09
ARTILLERYMAN CLYNES
ASPHYXIATED WHILE ASLEEP

The funeral Of Richard CIynes. pri-
vate in the Coast Artillery who was
asDhyZiated by gas yesterday morning in
his room at Burdine's Hotel. 10z Sixth
Street northwest, was held this morning
from Lees undertaking establishment.
InteTment was made in the National
Cemetery al Arlington.
The police have learned that Clyues
came to this city Saturday from Fort
Washington, Md. where his company is
stationed. He snent the day sightseeing.
and early Sunday morning regis cred at
the hotel. leaving word to be called at
S o'clock.
When the porter Of the hotel knocked
at the door he received no response, and
summoned the proprietor who forced an
entrance The room was filled with
gas, and Clynes was found on the bed
unconscious. He was removed to the
Emergency Hospital. but the efforts of
the physicians failed to revive him.
Coroner hewitt later gave a verdict OF
accidental death
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-09
JOHN 7. VINSON DEAD
At An ADVANCED AGE
Was an Auditor Of the District and a
Maryland Judge.

EX-JUdge John T Vinson formerly
Auditor Of the District OF Columbia and
subsequently associate Judge Of the Sixth
judicial circuit of Maryland. and lead
ing citizen of Montgomery county. Nd,
died at his home in Rockville Saturday
night. aged seventy eight years A com
plieation of kidney and stomach troubles
was the immediate cause of his death
For over two years Judge Vinson had
been in failing health, but his condition
was not regarded as serious last fall
when he was sick some considerable time
with gastritis- Recently Bright's disease
grew on Judge Vinson to such an extent
as to render his condition critical Dur
ing al this time he had the best Of med
zeal attention obtainabIe
Judge VinsoG was in his seventy Einth
year. having been born on January S, 1925.
He was a son Of Col. Thomas F. ". Vim
son, n prominent citizen Of Montgomery
county, and who held important political
positions. He was educated at the Rock
Vile Academy and, after finishing his
studies at that institution entered the
law Office Of the late Richard John Bowie,
formerly chief judge Of the Maryland
court Of appeals. He was admitted 10
the bar a short while after becoming Of
age, and was at one time the law partner
Of Judge Bowie
While still a young man he became q
clerk in the Treasury Department, and
later was appointed Auditor for the Dis
trict which position he held for many
years. In 1882, while Auditor for the
District, he received the Republican nom
ination for associate judge Of the Sixth
judicial district of Maryland, aud was
elected in November Of that year. defeat
ing the late George Peter. Of Rockville.
In January, 1895, having reached the age
Of seventy years, he retired from the
bench, the Legislature Of the preceding
year having refused for political reasons
TO extend MS term. Since that time he
has lived quietly al his Rockville home,
dcvotiug his time 10 looking after his
estate.
Judge Vinson married Miss Frances r.
PTOUt. daughter Of William Prout, OF this
city. Three sons-Thomas, Richard
Pcwie and Robert William Vinson-aad
three daughters-Nrs. George Minor An
deTson, Mrs Edward c. Peter. and Miss
Mamie 8. Vinson, all Of Rockville. sur
vive him. Mrs. Vinson has been dead
about fifteen years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-09

The White House electric elevator has
been cutting up eapers within the past
few days. according to d story that
leaked out yesterday. Fortunately the
President was not in the elevator car
at the time, nor were any OF the mem
bers of his family. But investigation
showed that one Of the most important
factotums of The establishment had been
for an indefinite time in greater or less
danger, certainly 20 his peace Of mind
if not to his bodily safety.
Jerry" Smith. the veteran coloTed
sweep at the White House. who has been
since the days OF Grant, is now receiv-
ing congratulations on q narrow escape
from injury For some time he was
penned in the elevator cage between
floors.
How Jerry got in that awkward pO-
sition ne cannot explain, except through
some "unmiracuIOus accident" How he
got out, he hesitates TO tell, except that
he was finally rescued by Charles Beat
". the night fireman of the White House
ard Executive Office heating apparatus.
Following his usual tour OF duty
Jerry and his dUster went to the at
tic Of the White House about o'clock
Friday afternoon. When he had cleared
the sky parIors of all the cobwebs he
could detect in the gathering gloom Of
evening. he stepped TO the elevator shaft
and got the cage started UP to his floor
Stepping In with the courtIy manner
which ne has always borne, Jerry" be-
gan his descent to the basement floor.
But there was a hitch in the faithful
'.Jerry-s" calculations. Electricity in its
present up to- date harness had not been
a part of his early schooling in South
Carolina Never having the least thought
that there would be any unwarned
amendment of the latter, to his own
detriment and anxiety, Jerry" con
tinued his abiding faith in the maxim
that all men are created free and
equal But IL the car was safe enough
for the President it was good enough
for old Jerry
= was in the sky parIor, bless my
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-09
DR.. ERASTUS M. CHAPLIN
DIES At EIGHTY-FOUR
Death Result Of Shock Caused by
Fall on the Stairs.

Dr. Erastus N. Chaplin. one Of the
Oldest am most highly esteemed citi-
zens Of Washington. died suddenly yes
terday at his home. 1929 Seventeenth
Street northwest Dr. Chaplin vas eighty
four years old. and was quite zetive. He
had enjoyed walk Saturday. and had
contemplated going to church Yesterday.
but was prevented by the incIement
weather. In ascending the stairs at his
home yesterday afternoon he fell. and "a
few hours later died from shock. The
funeral viii take place Wednesday morn
Ing al II o'clock. and will be conducted
by the Rev DR.. WingbigIer. Of the First
BAPTIST Church. Burial wiu be made in
Congressional Cemetery.
Dr.. Chaplin was a son OF the late Rev.
Stephen Chaplin al one time president u
Columbia College. After graduating at
college Dr. Chaplin went 10 Georgia
where he taught school for "a number OF
years. Later he returned 10 Washington
and entered the drug business. During
the civil war and for e period after that
he was engaged in the livery trade and
subsequently, entered the field Of general
contracting, The foundation of Asceu-
sion Church, the Coast ard Geodetc Sur
vey, and the greater portion Of the Or
iginaI Metropolitan Railroad 1. ere among
his contracts.
OF late years Or. Charm had led a re-
tired life, spending mis- summers at C0-
lonial Beach, where he served several
terms as mayor. ard his winters n
Washington. During his long life ne
was intimately associated with promi-
nent Georgians. among them Alexander
and Robert Toombs- As Super
intendent Of Streets Dr. Chaplin served
terms under a number OF District Com
Dr. Chaplin leaves a widow,
but no children
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-09
Double Tracks On the Southern.

Double Tracks on the SOUTHERN
ALEXANDRIA. Va. Feb. 9,-The
work of putting down the double track
on the Southern Railway between Alex
andria and Manassas is being vigorous
" pushed. In a short time the first ten
miles OF the double track will be
completed, and it is expected that
the entire work will be done and
trains operated over the double
track by July 1. All the heavy curves
and grades possible are obIiterated on
the new track, and the line when com
pleted Will, practically speaking be
over an entirely new route. The pre-
Iiminary work Of laying the double
track on the Southern between Manas-
sas and Orange has begun. The contTac-
tors are Messrs Lane Bros. The work
will rapidly be pushed TO completion.
All grades and curves along the route,
wherever possible. will be reduced.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-09
"Old JerTy' in White HOuSo Lift.

SOUL said Jerry. and was Already to
stop off work for the evening. sub. I
got the elevator to come right I'D to
nv station. jes' as nice as you pleas
sub. and I a-stepped right in. In fact.
started nv Journey Immediately, sub.
athinking the carriage would stop all
correct when it come to my proper
station further down. But. praise the
Lawd, I all a-sudden see they was some
thing the matter. and the elevator
stopped sudden-like half way between
the first floor and the basement.
4 can't tell you. sub. Jest what I
although at that instant. It was so
unusual like. to stop like that. and
was a-feaTed it might do like that some
time again with Mr.. President jest
raised my voice, having the idea that
some kind friend might be in that Ioca-
tion and could assist he out Of that
perttckIer awkward place Shortly, sub.
II not in most short while. in fact. ]
was given such proper assistance. and.
praise the Lawd. old Jerry is still safe
and sound. although not so pertIekIer
we'll over the rumstism vet, thank ye.
sub"
Accounts differ as to how long Jerry
was imprisoned in the elevator car, and
how loudly he called before he secured
assistance. One emplOye of the EIecu-
tive Offices said yesterday that Jerry"
raised the whole house all on account
Of not knowing now to run an elevator"
On good report 1t is said that the night
fireman had to crawl through the cable
aperture adjoining the drum in the
basement and fix the strands Of cable
so that they would work as smoothly as
usual, The cable slipped slightly on the
drum. 1t is said. and called into play
the safety devices for just such an
emergency. The elevator car could then
no more rise than It was possible for il
to fall. but "old Jerry" as he likes to
call himself did not know that much
about the new-fangled inventions for
preserving MS life, as we'll as that OF
the President himself
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-09
TEXAS CONFEDERATE CAMP
APPROVES SLAVE PENSION Bill

FORT WORTH. Tex. Feb Sat the
regular meeting Of r. E. Lee Camp. Uni
ted Confederate Veterans. d resolution
indorsing in part the Hanna bill 10 pen
sion old slaves was passed by almost
unanimous vote.
The resolution urges all Texas Rep
resentatives in Congress to support the
Hanna measure 10 the extent OF reward
ing all eX-slaves within the ages set
forth in The bill, who remained at home
or those who went with their masters
in the war Of local independence, but
that those be excepted who enlisted in
the United States volunteer forces, and
are already on the pension list.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-09
PROF. CHARLES BERGMANN
DIES SUDDENLY IN TIE NIc1

Heart disease caused the death OF
Prot. Charles Bergman. Saturday
night He retired 10 his room about 10
O'Clock IN his home, Oh \. Street north
west, apparently ID his usual health.
When his sister, Miss Kate Bergman
called him yesterday morning she was
unable 10 awaken him Dr. William =.
Gil. the family physician, was called in.
and pronounced death due 10 heart dis
ease. Or. Gill said Prof Bergman died
early iH the night. The end had been
painless. Coroner hewitt agreed with
the diagnosis Of Dr. Gill.
Prof Bergman had been troubled
with an affection o. The heart for some
t--e, and had been warned by his ply
stefan that ais end would be sudden
His general health aas SO good. how
ever. that he refused 10 believe the doc
tor.
ETCf- Bergman, d native Of Germany
was q VlollHIst OF ability and an in
struCtOr on that instrument He was
unmarried, ard ffty-seven years old He
had lived IN Washington for more than
thirty years.
The funeral services VIII be held to-
morrow at o'clock al 11f3 Seventh
Street northwest The inteFmeBt viii
take place in Prospect Hin Cemetery.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-09
IMP ACABLE FOE OF
BISHOP EATz ARRESTED
DePosed Priest Again Dis
turbS Services.

DLNVER. Feb. 9-Father John H
Gushing. who was arrested in Rome for
prosecuting Bishop Matz. of this do
cese, was arrested again yesterday for
disturbing the service at the Roman
Catholic Cathedral.
Father Callahan was reading pas
toral denouncing all Catholics who
countenanced or abetted Cushing in
pressing suit against the Bishop, when
the deposed priest arose in the church
and denounced the statement as series
or faIschoods.
Gushing was sober and dignifed. and
made good impression He was turned
over TO the police. and WIS detained all
night in the captains Office
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-09
MANHAT TAN ELEVATED
TRAINMEN MAY STRIKE
Demands for More Pay and Less Work
Have Gone Unheeded.

NEW YORK. Feb dissatisfaction
among the conductors, guards, en-
gineers. and motormen of the Man
haitian Elevated Railroad. it IS believed,
may lead to a strike. In the event Of
strike. it is said, the ticket choppers
and Office men will also go out. although
they are not so well organized as the
other men.
The dissatisfaction is the result Of
UNDECIDED demands for more pay and
less work The gatemeu now receive
$I-25 for a working day of twelve hours.
An Increase Of % cents a day has been
promised them.
Office men receive 81 a day; cOuduc-
tors the same. The guards get $3.50
for the first year. SI.75 the second, and
then, If they prove satisfactory they
are made conductors a slight increase
in wages asked by the conductors and
guards has not been granted.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-09

The Rev. William Sparling. of To-
ronto. Canada. addressed the Y NJ. c. A.
meeting in the Lafayette Theater yes
terday afternoon on The Things That
Belong TO Our Peace" Man, said the
speaker. has the power TO do right and
shun wrong and it is natural for him to
follow in the straight and narrow path
The worst man in the world. he said. has
some good IN him. and when the seeds
Of Gods gospel have been planted in
a man they cannot be crushed out IN
less his mind is descended so low as
to be deaf to the reason OF religion.
This religion, he said, was a reasonable
one. and had for thousands Of years
withstood the tests OF experience and
experiment
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-09
WOMAN CONFESSES
MURDER OF HUSBAND
Cut Up Body and Burned 1t
in Cook Stove.
STEPDAUGHTER A WITNESS
First Husband of Woman Disappeared
Years AgO-RetTaCts Her Admis-
sions When Arrested.

PORT JEREIS. \. Y. Feb e-NITs.
Lafayette Taylor. Of CenterviIIe. near
Kiamesha Lake. Sullivan county. was
arrested yesterday afternoon and lodged
III jail at Monticello. charged with the
murder of her husband. Lafayette Tay-
Tor, about one week ESQ. Mrs. Taylor 5
daughter. Ida. b. IL former husband OF
the name of Dekay- who disappeared
many years ago, lived with the couple
Ever since their marriage they have
uuarTelea over domestic matters.
On Friday an uncle Of Lafayette Tay-
Tor. p. Eerkius, called at the Taylor
house. Mrs. Taylor tried TO sell him d
horse for SO He declined to buy as
he wanted 10 see Lafayette first. being
afraid that he would not like If. She
then told him that "Lafe' wouldn't
know anything about il. AS she had put
him out Of the way He questioned her
further and she confessed that she had
shot her husband, cut up the body and
burned it in the kitchen stove
YeTkins promised TO keep the murder
q secret, but yesterday he told the story
10 James Taylor a brother Of Lafayette,
who keeps a boarding house in Kia-
mesha- James went to his brother 5
house and obtained d confession from
Mrs Taylor and from the daughter Ida
who was witness to the tragedy. \
search among the ashes revealed some
bones. although Mrs Taylor said she
had pulyeTized them
constable went TO the Taylor house
and arrested the woman and lodged her
IN the county Jail She now declares her
innocence and says that her former
statements were false The daughter is
under surveillance.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-09
THREE BOY TRAVELLERS
HELD IN BALTIMORE

formed OF the arrest in Baltimore of
three boys who ran away from their
homes in Washington some time ago.
The prisoners are Lewis Kabansky. Of
s07 Fourth Street southeast: Percy
Newman. Of 1884 Second Street south
east. and Walter Wolfe. OF 4O7 C Street
southeast. Their parents have been in
formed of their capture.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-09
ST. Mary's Church Finances.

At the second mass at st. Mary s
Catholic Church yesterday morning Rev
Father II. J. Cutler, pastor OF that
church, read his annual report concern
ing the finances of that church. 1t was
shown that a large number of debts
had been paid during the past year,
and the church affairs generally were
in an excellent financial condition
Father Cutler stated that the new organ.
which was now being built, would
soon be completed. ana that it would
be Inferior to none in the city.