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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
SALVADOR MAY NOT PAY
UNITED STATES CLAIMS
Report That Squadron Has Gone to En-
force Payment Not Denied by
State Department.

Payment OF certain claims awarded 10
the United States against the govern
ment OF Salvador. by an arbitration
commission. Of which Sir Henry Strong.
chief justice OF Canada, was president,
will become due on March !. The gov
eminent Of Salvador has protested
against the award and the indications
are that il will not be paid on the date
fixed by the commission.
There are rumors in Washington that
the squadron or the Pacific naval sta
ton. now on it's way 10 Honduras for
the purpose of protecting American in
terCsts in that country during the pre-
valence Of the present revolutionary dis
turbance, viii make a visit to Saliva
dor waters some time IN March if the
award Of the arbitration commission is
not complied with by that time. In
quiries at the State Department brought
out only the response that the depart
ment did not care 10 say that the ru-
mors were untrue The only orders re-
ceived by Read Admiral Glass. com
handing the squadron. before his de-
parture from san Francisco on Febru-
airy 10. were 70 20 to the Honduran
port Of Amapala to afford assistance to
American citizens who might be In need
Of protection. The squadron Will stop
at Acapulco. Mexico. and may receive
additional orders there
Although not admitting that there is
any intention OF attempting to coerce
salvador into paying the award, on
ciais explain that the circumstances Of
this case are entirely different from
those surrounding the coercive opera.
tions OF Great Britain. Germany and
Italy against Venezuela. for the reason
that the claims which the United States
seeks 10 collect have been passed upon
by a tribunal OF arbitration from whose
decision there is no appeal. while the
claims of the European allies against
Venezuela have never been arbitrated.
The Pacific squadron consists OF the
armored cruiser New York. flagship OF
Rear Admiral Glass. the cruisers Bo5-
ton and Marblehead, and the gunboat
Ranger.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
BETTER WATERWORKS
FOR ROCKVILLE NOW
Board of Trade Secures More Industries
For the Town.

ROCKVILLE. Nd, Feb. 16.-The Rock
Vile water works has been provided
with pumping facilities which insure to
the town an abundant supply of water
for many years. During the past few
years the water works have been forced
to close down frequently from one cause
or another. and the town council finally
determined TO provide against such in
conveniences. 4 new artesian well was
recently sunk and gssolene pumping ma
chimes intalled. This is now in working
order. The old steam apparatus for the
first pump is still being used. but this
Will in few days give way to the gaso-
lene machinery. This town viii then
have two wells. equipped with uD-tO-date
gasolene pumps. Only one viii be used
at the time. the other being kept in
readiness in case OF emergency. Tho
mayor and council have appointed VIII
liam F. Disney. OF Baltimore county. Nd,
as engineer at an annual salary Of $500
and he expects to take charge on March
/. He succeeds Lee 5. Hutchinson, who
has been the engineer for the past five
years
The Rockville Business Mems Associa-
tion is actively engaged at present in
the investigation of manufacturing
plants which desire 20 locate here. The
latest Of these plants ure a broom and
shirt and overall factory Recently the
manager OF an overall factory at Alex
andria Va. was here 20 look the ground
over He was pleased with the outlook
and II is understood. made proposition
to the association to remove his entire
plant from Alexandria A committee
consisting OF President Washington
Hicks. Willis 3. Burdette and J. g Nun
caster visited Alexandria on Saturday
and examined the plant OF the manager
there. Il is thought that the gentlemen
will offer the inducement desired.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION.
Examinations to Be Held.

The Civil Service Commission an
nounces that a number Of vacancies will
be hIlcd in the position OF aide. Coast
and Geodetic Survey. for whcih scientific
End technical examinations will be held
on April 81. 1903. The salary attached
10 this position is S72O a year. The ap-
rlicants must be between eighteen and
twenty-five years OF age
T. has been announced by the conf
mission that an eligible register for the
position Of steam engineer and plumber
in the Ouartermaster's Department at
large viii be established. The ex-
animation for this position consists
OF three subjects-age. physical con-
dition. and experience. Applicants
must have had experience as both
steam engineer and plumber The
salary attached 20 this position Is $500
a year. All those who desire 70 COM
pete must file application with the COM
mission before March 81. 1903.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
NEWS OF THE DEPARTMENTS.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
Patent Commissioners Report.

Patent Commissioners Report.
The report Of Commissioner Allen Of
the Patent once for the year 1902 has
been received from the Government
Printing Once. It appears that more
patents were issued in proportion to the
population 10 citizens of the District Of
Columbia than TO the citizens of any
other State or TerritOry-One to every
.OSO citizens. During the year there
were received at the Patent once
As. 800 applications for mechanical pat
ents. ITO for design patents, l5l
applications for reissues Of patents.
2. 6O2 applications for registration Of
trademarks. .212 applications for reg
istration Of labels. and 26G applications
for registration Of prints. There we're
2T.776 patents issued. Including designs;
10 patents rcissued. zoos trademarks
registered. 7G7 labels, and l5S prints
This is the largest annual issue in the
history of the Patent Office. The num-
Der Of patents granted to citizens Of for
eiRp countries amounted to 3.i99- Eng
land heads this list with 1000, and sci
cptiRc Germany is close second with
a5G Patents were granted 10 no less
than forty-dve different countries and
territories.
The total number Of cases awaiting
action on the part Of the Office Decem-
her Il was II 40. Commissioner Allen
points out that the large increase in the
work OF the bureau makes it necessary
TO have more room.
The receipts of the Patent ONCE for
the year were $3.50, 513.54 in excess Of the
expenditures. the receipts being $l.552.-
$50 S. and the expenditures 81, ,345.5i
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
DRANK POISON IN PRESENCE
OF PARTY OF HIS FRIENDS

DANVILLE. Ill. Feb. 16.-Fay Fisher.
twenty years old, committed sui
eide at Broadlands. near here, yester-
day, by drinking carbolic acid. He had
been conversing with a number of boon
companions, and as he started home
he turned TO them and said he intended
10 end his life.
He then produced a bottle and in their
presence drank the contents. He died
in less than a minute. Fisher was pro
prietor Of the Broadlands Bowling Al
legs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. l6.-Mission-
aries and ministers in this city are flu
rious over the announced contract en-
tered into by a Philadelphia firm to ship
Buddhist idols 10 Korea. They de
nounced the plans as an outrage against
religion and decency.
Mrs W II. r. Corlies. returned mis-
sionary from China, said:
I was appalled, at the idea that peo-
pie in a Christian country would consent
to manufacture idols for poor. unen-
lightened heathens TO worship. II some
of US are willing to give up our sons
and daughters to go to those distant
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
FIRE IN A JUNK SHOP
DID DAMAGE OF $1,000

Fire, resulting from a spontaneous
combustion. completely destroyed the
junkshop of Baum & Berheimer. at 1925
Seventh Street northwest. yesterday,
and, besides causing loss OF about
50 ,OOQ-to that building. also damaged
the paint and wallpaper store of George
Pitt. adjoining. to the extent OF about
81. 600 The fremen experienced much
difficulty in fighting the flames. fearing
that the dilapidated junkshop might col
lapse al any time.
The fire was discovered in the interior
Of the shop. and spread rapidly before
the arrival Of the engines. Another alarm
was turned IN, and the fire was gotten
under control shortly after. For the
first time the new aerial ladder OF truck
a was used, and proved a decided sue
ccES.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
Inspection of Ellis Island.

Commissioner General Sargent OF the
immigration Bureau is today at Ellis
island inspecting the work OF the imrui-
grant agents He left Washington Sat
urday afternoon for Philadelphia. and
witnessed the landing OF 1900 immi-
grants in that port Mr.. Sargent will
also visit Boston and Montreal.
Former Assistant Secretary Wander
bilt paid a visit TO his old associates in
the Treasury Department Saturday. He
has returned 10 New York
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
TRAFFIC IN IDOLS AROUSES
PHILADELPHIA MINISTER'S
clergumen Say Business Is Outrage Against Church.

lands to preach the Gospel to them. how
can these men send them idols TO keep
the people that worship them in the
degradation and ignorance that their
worship always means"
The Rev. Frederic Pool, also returned
missionary. said the affair showed the
spirit OF commercialism Of the age. and
tended TO put money making above re-
ligious decency.
Bishop Cyrus d. Foss, of the NJ E
Church. said he did not think IL as bad
as the British sending opium 10 India or
the United States sending beer and
whisky TO the Philippines or other
colonial possessions.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
THOMAS WILLETT'S WOUND
MAY YET PROVE FATAL

An x-ray examination made by the
physicians OF the Emergency Hospital
Yesterday OF the bullet wound or Thomas
Wiuett. who accidentally shot himself
over the heart last Thursday night. dis
closed that the ball had pierced the
sack covering the heart, lodging in the
ribs of the back. 1t is considered re-
markabIe that the injury did not prove
fatal at once. The condition of the
patient is reported today as still OK
tremely critical.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
SISTER WINS RACE AGAINST
DEATH TO BROTHERS BEDSIDI

CHICAGO. Feb. ia race against
death was won last night, when Miss
Carrie ID. Norton OF Leroy. y. Y,
reached the bedside OF her brother,
Delmon ". Norton. OF this city A Few
minutes after she arrived Mr.. Norton
expired.
and IL was then that his sister was noti-
fed Mr. Norton was forty-hve years
old. Hemorrhage OF the brain caused
death.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
Appointments of Postmasters.

Virginia and Maryland postmasters
have been appointed as follows,
VirEinia-Joseph r. Williams. Halle
ford. Matthews county; John T. Barnes,
Knob. Tazewell county.
Maryland William c. Walters. Chan
eyville. Calvert county. Mamie p
Compton. Franklinville. Baltimore coun-
ty: Thomas Sheppard. Glendale. Prince
George county.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
Shot Gray Fox.

In Charles county recently J. L. Da-
Wis. of Charlotte Hall. shot and killed a
large tgrayrfox. which had perched Itself
UP in a fallen tree. supposed to be 30
feet from the ground. II had been shot
at several times during the past season.
The fox had a beautiful fur. which Mr.
Davis is having dressed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
National Bark Affairs.

The weekly statement of United States
bonds held In trust by the United States
Treasury for national banks shows
s341 sos. O2O deposited to secure cireu-
Iation; to secure public moneys. $142.-
1880 in Washington. and $40. 40 900 In
New York.
National hank notes outstanding
amount 20 $685.. 25S. 1913. OF which S3S3.-
1s0.11s arc currency and $7s.015 are gold
notes. In tho last week national bank
notes issued amount 10 $2.699. $50 and
national bank notes destroyed. 10
g. 265. $40
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
Nearly Scalped by Machinery.

Bertha Appel. aged seventeen years,
was caught by the hair in revolving
machinery OF the National Glass Com
pany's works at Cumberland. Saturday
afternoon. The machinery was stopped
by the promptness OF some other girls,
who were near at hand, and her life
was saved
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
Morgan al Curry Funeral.

The funeral OF the Rev. DR.. ]. L. NJ.
Curry, former minister TO Spain and
general agent OF the Peabody and Slater
educational funds, took place yesterday
afternoon from the Richmond College
Chapel Among those present were J.
PierpOnt Morgan and President A J.
Cassatt OF the Pennsylvania Railroad.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
General Spaulding to Be Retained.

Assistant Secretary spaulding will be
retained in the customs department when
his resignation goes into effect in March.
General Spaulding is a recognized au-
thority on all customs matters. and his
services will be retained I'm the special
agent service. His wishes Will. how
ever. be ascertained before any step is
taken in assigning him TO duty.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
A Distressed Family.

At the home OF Mrs Ida Dent, on the
farm OF r. 3. Perry. North Keys. Prince
George county. three deaths have Oc-
Cured in the space Of a few days. and
now boy aged nineteen years has been
stricken down. and It is said he cannot
recover.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
A New Bedford Church.

Beckford Parish Church, the Episcopal
Church OF Woodstock. was rededicated
yeste rday morning. the ceremony being
performed by Bishop Robert A. Gibson.
OF Richmond, assisted by the pastor.
Rev. ID. T. Davis. OF Mount Jackson. and
Rev. Or James Grammar. OF Winchester.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
Campbell and Evans Case.

How he beat four teeth from the head
told on the witness stand in the house
at Richmond Saturday by Judge C. J
Campbell OF Amherst, who is being tried
by committee OF the Virginia house
OF delegates for thrashing the Rev. c,
NJ Crawford and allowing the sale OF
liquor in q dry district
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
MARYLAND NOTES.
Mail Robbery.

Postof1ce Inspector Frank H. Sharon
spent a good portion OF Sunday in Rock
Vile investigating the riling OF Uni
ted States mail pouch here FRIDAY after
noon. The pouch was thrown from Bal
timore and Ohio train No. >. which
passed Rockville about o'clock on that
day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
RICHMOND.
Pumping Out Gaylor Mines.

The work OF pumping out the Gaylor
mines. near Richmond, preparatory TO
Tesuming the mining OF coal, will be
started today. The mine viii. in all
probability. be clear OF water within
two weeks, ready 70 prepare for mining.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
Wireless at Cape Henry.

From Norfolk It is learned that prepa-
rations are being made under direction
Of Lieutenant Commander G. X. Curtis,
L. s y. for the erection OF a wireless
telegraph station at Cape Henry. from
which point it is intended TO establish
communication with points IL Florida
and Dry Tortugas
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
Died in Cumberland.

Cecil BERTHE. assistant county court
clerk, has receievd word that his father,
Harry BERTHE, died suddenly in Cumber-
land, Nd. Saturday. Mr.. BERTHE, a na-
tive Of England. had lived in stanton
for years. and for the past eight yearz
had been a machinist in the Newport
News shipyards.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
WESTERN MARYLAND.
Eighty-Sixth Birthday.

Frederick c. Dreyer. a pioneer resi-
dent of Cumberland, celebrated his
eighty-sixth birthday. February l3. Mr..
Dreyer was born in Germany. and when
a youth OF sixteen emigrated 10 this
country. coming direct Il Cumberland.
where he has resided for the past sew
enty years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
Buried at Hagerstown.

The remains OF jeremiah J. Liddy OF
Hagerstown. who was blown to pieces
Saturday morning by a dynamite explo-
sion while in charge OF a gang Of rock
blasters on a new railway near York
Haven. Pa. were buried in Hagerstown
yesterday afternoon in Rose Hill Gene
terry.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
L Homecoming Newspapers.

Joseph J. Robinson Of the Homecoming
star" has concluded negotiations cor
the purchase of the Homecoming Re
view from Henry c. Rauk and will here
after manage both papers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
NEWS ITEMS OF INTEREST
FROM NEARBY STATES

OF being eighty-six years OF age She
came TO Centrevi,Ie sixJy-Hve years ago
and was engage, in the millinery bust
ness until about five years ago, when
falling health compelled her TO give up
active work
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
Jail Empty.

jan Empty
For the first time in years the Jail at
Accomac Courthouse is now empty OF
prisoners.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
A NegrO's SlOOp Libeled.

WOOten, coIored man. has been IL
beled by Deputy United States Marshal
J. z. Wes-. OF Norfolk. because OF s5s
bill due William J. Norheet.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
Liberal Bazaar Profits.

The First Hose Fire Company's bazaar.
which was running in Hagerstown for
two weeks. closed Saturday night About
81, 900 will be cleared. The proceeds
will be used to purchase a combination
chemical and hose wagon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
Cat Rifle Case.

The coroner's jury at Havre de Grace
investigating the case Of the shooting
OF Lindsey Barrett. little boy, by viii
liam Forsythe, a playmate, with a cat
rife, rendered verdict that the shoot
ing was accidental
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
Carried Four Miles.

When Thomas Keyser was wounded in
the mountains near Luray one OF his
companions. F. F. Singers. carried him
bodily four miles 10 house, while the
other. Thomas Basham, went for az
sistance.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
Bank Buys Farm.

The Bank OF Rockbridge. at Lexing-
ton. has bought at auction the a. A. Nc
Cormick farm lying near the headwa-
tiers Of Hays Creek for s., $50. It con-
tains 1S2 acres and has handsome brick
mansion on it.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
Canal Coal Traffic.

The trustees of the Chesapeake and
Ohio CanaI-John X. Cowen, Joseph
Bryan and Hugh L. Bond, jr.-haye sent
a reply TO a committee or WilIiamspo-t
boatmen who want a fixed rate OF 81 a
ton on coal TO Georgetown and 80 cents
to WiIliamsport for the season
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
Corn Breeding.

a series OF special Institutes viii be
held in different parts OF the State this
month for the exhibition and competi-
ton OF Maryland grown corn TO promote
corn breeding or Improvement OF the
native stock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
POSTOFFICE DEPARTMENT.
Forty-Five Years in Service.

Fourth Assistant Postmaster General
Bristow has received the resignation Of
Mrs Harriet NJ. Foster. who has served
in the Troy Grove posJofhce. Lasalle
county, Ill. for forty-fve years, the last
twenty-five as postmaster.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
New Outbreak Of Cattle Disease.

DR.. Salmon. chief OF the Bureau Of
Animal Industry. who is now in this
city. will return to Boston in few
DAYS 10 investigate the reports OF a
fresh outbreak Of the foot and mouth
epidemic Secretary Wilson has received
disquieting information in regard 20 an
outbreak OF the disease near Boston. It
is I'm this vicinity that most OF the
cases have recently concentrated. and
the authorities are fearful OF a posi-
bic spread OF tho disease.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
To Run Trolley Cas-.

Hagerstown proposes, Il the bridge is
built over the Potomac at Williamsport.
to run trolley cars into Berkeley county,
Virginia.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
James P. Jackson Dead.

James p. Jackson. of the firm OF
jackson r. HogTcos4 dealers, died Sat
urday night Of peritonitis- He was a
native Of Petersburg and a member CT
A p Hill Camp. Confederate Veterans.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
4 Surprise Party.

Charles H. Wildman was given a sur
prise party Friday night by his friends
at his residence. 143 Bedford Street,
Cumberland.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
Commits Suicide.

George S. Wilson, aged sixty years.
who married bride eighteen years OF
age on. Friday. killed himself Saturday
morning in a fit Of insanity near Old
town. Aliegany county
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
Buried at Blacksburg.

The body Of Col John Hampton Hogs.
who died at Roanoke from pneumonia
Saturday. was taken 10 Blaeksburg. Va,
his old home. yesterday and inferred.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
Mrs. Josephine Tidban Dead.

The funeral OF Mrs. Josephine Tidball.
who died in Philadelphia on Thursday.
was conducted from St James Profess
tant Episcopal Church. Accomac Court
house. yesterday. The interment was at
Mount Custis-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
Released on Bail.

John Clark, Tho stabbed Capt. Will
ian Bunting with a pocket knife on
Chincoteague Island about one month
ago. has been released on bail Captain
Bunting. who IL was thought would die,
is recovering
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
Resignation Final

The Rev Dr. H. ". Battle. pastor Of
the First Baptist Church IN Petersburg.
announced yesterday that his resigna-
ton was final Last Sunday DR.. Battles
congregation voted not to accept the
resignation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
Isaac S. Adams.

Isaac s. Adams. one OF the best known
citizens of Salisbury. died February IA
Of tuber 5uIosis. He was for many years
chief bookkeeper for the old arm Of f.
E Jackson & Co.. and later for the Jack
son Bros. Company.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
Little Girl Killed.

A little girl was killed outright and a
boy fatally injured by a cart body fall
ing on them in ST. Mary county. Thew
were the children Of James T. Mating
~. Of Chaptico district
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
Canning Factory for Luray.

\ canning factory Will be built at Luz
ray soon. the first in Page county.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
Lumber Tract Sold.

The lumber on 1000 acres Of land lying
on Massanutton Mountain. six miles
west OF Luray. has been sold for $4,000.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
EASTERN SHORE.
Mrs. Mary F. Haddaway.

Mrs Mary F. Haddaway died at her
home. in CentreviIle. February Is of
paralysis. She was within few months
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
Captain Hamblen Convicted.

Capt Larry Hamblen. charged with
the murder or Robert Bundiek. colored.
was convicted at EasJViIle court and
sentenced 20 hve years in the peniten-
tiary.