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The Washington times., 1903-07-04
BAL TlMORE AND CHIC
BUILDING A NEW LINE
Palatine Branch to Connect the Wheel
ing and PittsbuIg Divisions.

The Baltimore and Ohio is about to
build detour line along the Mononga-
hela River. opposite Fairmount, W. Va.
to be known as the Palatine Branch
West OF Paramount. the Fairmount,
Morgantown and Pittsburg Branch joins
the Wheeling Division, connection being
made by a bridge over the river, and
into the immense new yard that Is be
Ing constructed to take care OF the Fair
mount region coal.
1t was thought wise TO extend the
FRirmount. Morgantown and Pittsburg
TO a point east of FairmOunt on the
Wheeling division to AFFORD an additional
connection In case OF congestion in aud
about Paramount and other emergencies.
The line will be about three miles in
length.
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A Celebration of lndepend-
ence Day by Postoffice
Clerks Not Down on the
Printed Program.
UNRESTRAlNED BY
HIGHEST OFFICIALS
America" in a New Form.
Megaphone Message From
Absent FriendS-Triumph
of Old Erin and Irish Flag.

Under date Of Washington, July 3. the
New York Sun" printed the following
this morning:
peculiar ceremony. which according
to the printed program purported TO be
a departmental Independence celabra-
tion." was held at the Postofiice Depart
ment this afternoon. This was the only
departmental celebration in Washing
ton today, and 1t will probably be the
last one held at the Postoffice Depart
ment for many years to come.
There was the usual program of songs,
recitations, and addresses, which passed
off In pretty good order. The interesting
features of the ceremony. however, were
entirely impromptu, and the celebration
changed from an occasion OF consider
able dignity TO a bowling farce.
Postmaster General Payne and the
other high officials OF the Postoffice De-
partment did not favor the idea of a
departmental Independence celebra-
tion" when 1t was preached to them by
the promoters, a week OF more age.
They believed that the department had
had enough notoriety to last for some
time. and the idea of attracting further
attention to 1t was distasteful to them.
Then. too. they feared that the eelebra-
ton might result in unexpected happen
ings. Their fears proved well founded.
No High Officials Present.
None of the high officers of the de-
partment was present. Postmaster Cen
eral Payne had intended to start this
evening for a-short stay in the Catskills
When he had read the program he
changed his plans and went last night
instead. First Assistant Postmaster
General Wynne feared he would be very
busy on the afternoon OF July g. He
was. Second Assistant Postmaster Gen.
eraI Shallenberger, when asked to con-
duct the ceremonies. respectfully de-
clined. Third Assistant Madden nearly
20 speak. Fourth Assistant Bristow was
chained to his desk
Finally the committee In charge of ar
rangements asked Captain Castle, the
Auditor for the Postof1ce Department
10 lead the ceremonies. Mr.. Castle is
not Postoffice Department official and
be wouldn't care II ne were-he likes
TO talk.
The Postoffice Department printing
Office got out the program. and one OF
the clerks borrowed piano. The exer-
cises began promptly at o'clock this
afternoon.
A Suspicious Enthusiasm.
The clerks drew up three deep along
the corridors OF their respective floor:
! ineIosing the vast exterior court OF the
building. Most of them. particularly the
male contingent. seemed to be very en-
Neutrality-suspicious. so, N fact
when the time came. however. for the
singing Of My Country. It's of Thee.
by the entire assemblage. this interest
was explained
The first stanza was not more thar
half sung through when Mr. Castle anC
the members of the committee on ar
rangements, who occupied the balcony
jutting out from the first floor, from
The Washington times., 1903-07-04

The Increase in loans has been much
heavier than the gain In deposits and
cash. and as consequence much uneasi-
the position of the banks OF this coun-
Try. Bank loans. however. are as a rule
backed by frst-class security. and in we'll
Informed and conservative banking cir
cles II IL not believed that the excess
of loans above deposits will result in
disturbance In the monetary situation.
The decline in bank reserves last week
and the large falling of in receipts OF
currency at this center from the interior
suggest the possibility of higher rates
for money. but 1t is not thought that
there will be any real disturbance In the
market.
The Washington times., 1903-07-04
LOAN COMPANIES.
WE WILL HELP YOU

To get cut Of debt. Borrow enough from Us
90 settle all your obligations in small
monthly installments. Our terms are liberal
about half the interest charged by others Re
heye yourself II that nervous dread caused
by lack of ready money You can get $40 10
$500 easily, quickly, priv ately. No charge for
the papers.
NATIONAL LOAN AND INVESTMENT CO.
4th floor. NE. Cor 10th & Sts.. OPP Treasury
The Washington times., 1903-07-04
CURRENT NEWS AND GOSSIP
OF INTEREST TO INVESTORS

II is interesting TO note that the re-
ports OF national banks throughout the
country. as called for by the Comptroller
Of the Currency. show In the last year n
rapid growth in loans aud only u small
increase in cash holdings. On July 10.
1902. loans amounted to $2.221. $50 .63l. as
compared with s3.I5.O45,751 on July ..
1903.
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SING A MERRY SONG
OF OFFICE SCANDAL

which the addresses were delivered.
wished themselves well out of the whole
affair One OF the committeeman tried
to reach the coat-tails Of the cOrnetist
who was leading the singers. but be was
so we'll to the front that the act would
have been too noticeable.
s Consequently, the clerks, with great
glee aud abandon, finished three stanzas
of the unauthorized version of "Ameri-
ca" before the cornetist received an In
timation by means OF a window pole
that there had been enough music fol
the present.
Almost every clerk in the building haC
a carbon copy of the following:
America" Rewritten.
Bribers, it's up TO thee,
Forty per cent foT me.
To thee ! turn.
Should Loud IN glad acclaim
Swear there's no one TO blame
For frauds and rake-of game,
So dough we sPurn-
For laws we have respect
Nhrn they don't crooks affect,
For this we stand;
We iud that il steal
With big mcn IN the deal.
II there's no one t. squeI.
What fears cur band2
Graft was 4 noble art
IL which all TOOK part
And made cur fame;
When Beavers, Machen. Groh,
Coined cash and then made of,
To them our hats Wen dof.
They capped our game.
Crafts we're to keep most dark,
Tipped US by Uncle Mark
And Perry Heath:
You need not go to Jail.
For you can all get bail,
With you in DONORS sca2e
T. glory's wreath.
The Washington times., 1903-07-04

"BradstToet's" says that bank clear
ings at 90 cities OF the United States In
June aggregated 1885,. 597 .694, a gain Of
"a per cent over those for May. OF 81
per cent over June. 1902. and decrease
OF only 81 per cent from the record total
for June. made in that month OF 1901.
Swelled by the heavy June figures. the
calendar year returns make a much bet
ter record than for some time past. the
aggregate for six months $50 ,993, 675.-
27s-being only a OF l per cent below
last year. and only 1915 per cent below
the record totals for six months made Ia
the hrst half OF 1901.
The Washington times., 1903-07-04
GUILTY OF MANsLAUGHTER.

PITTSBURG. July 4.-Dr. Walter p.
Kountz. charged with the murder of Con-
tractor John K. Walsh. whom be found
walking in company with Mrs. Kountz,
was found guilty OF manslaughter. A
verdict of acQuittal had been expected
by those in the courtroom.
The Washington times., 1903-07-04
STORAGE.

WHY PAY NORE2 We store for % cents a.
load; room clean and dry. UNITED STATES
STORAGE Co. AIS. 42o. i22 10Th 81 NV.
je2SlOt
The Washington times., 1903-07-04

The New York bank statement show
ink was complicated, both by the opera
tens incidental TO the ending of the
fiscal year. including the financing Of
the heavy July interests and dividend
payments. and the closing OF the sub
scription to the new stock issue of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company. An
increase of but 1857 900 was recorded
iu the loan item. which was q much
more favorable exhibit than usual at
this time OF the year.
The Washington times., 1903-07-04
BIRDS, dogs, ETC.

LET YOUR PETS enjoy your going away
| Write COUNTRY HOME FOR PETS Inforna-
| ton at Scllmid : ie27-1t
The Washington times., 1903-07-04

Chicago advices declare that the forth
coming Illinois Central statement will
be about the best that company has ever
issued.
The Washington times., 1903-07-04

FOR sALE-Lawn grass. flower. and garden
seed, spring bulbs, parrots, canaries, fancy
poultry, dogs. CATS etc. SCHMID'S BIRD
STORE. 7l2 18th Of. NV. mh14-tf
The Washington times., 1903-07-04
LOAN COMPANIES.
DO YOU NEED Motley z

We loan nom fI0-VJ @ s00J-UJ on EiuTnItuTe,
pianos, horses wagons, etc.. and ysn set the
hlll amount you ask for, and the san day you
ask for ~.
Our rates are as low as any, and lyOu make
your own terms No trouble 70 givetTates and
explain our methods.
MUTUAL LOAN & TRUST CO.
gls + STREET
ROOMS II AND -, NATIONAL UNHbN BLDG.
The Washington times., 1903-07-04

year ago the bank statement for
TIC week covering the financing OF the
JJly l disbursements showed an increase
ia loans OF s17.O11 400. The suggestion
was made that there might have been
some early liquidation OF loans of tho
Pennsylvania Railroad Company. follow
ing the notice sent by that company TO
TIE interests from winch IL borrowed
40.0C0. coo six months ago that. now hay
ing the money In hand. the company
stood ready to pay OF the loans prior TO
Iraturity on a rebate OF interest basis
Investigation showed. however. that
none OF these loans has as yet been
paid; but they are certain all TO be
raid on in the next few weeks.
The Washington times., 1903-07-04

The optimistic views OF J. PierDont
Morgan, who recently returned from
abroad. have fayorably impressed all
who have come into personal contact
With him. He Is said 10 have expressed
surprise at the extreme pessimLsm he
fornd prevailing here, especially as he
could find nothing in the general situa-
ton. either financial or industrial. to
warrant 1t. The bankers opinions are
ROW IN free circulation. and are largely
Responsible, no doubt. for the change OF
sentiment that has been observed in va
rious Wall Street quarters. A gentle
nan who would be likely TO know de-
scribes the present influence OF one OF
tho largest banking houses as being
.eonserVatiVeLy bur n
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-04-22
CITY COLLEGES NEW PRESIDENT.
Ono OF His First Duties VIII he to FIJI the
Places Of Three Old Professors.

Prof. John H. Finley OF Princeton, who
vas elected president Of the College Of the
City OF New York on Monday night, Is ex-
pected to be In town In day or two. Prof.
Finley will then talk OF some matters Of
Importance with the trustees.
Already fifteen applications have been
received for each Of the chairs made vacant
by the designations Of Solomon Wolf, pro-
lessor OF drawing; X. Ogden Doremus,
professor OF chemistry. and James Wier
Mason. professor OF mathematics. These
three professors had served the college
In the aggregate for iis years. Prof.
Doremus was connected with the college
for fifty years, Prof. Wolff for forty-three
years and Prof. Mason for twenty-four
years.
The names Of the applicants for their
chairs will be submitted 10 President Finley
at once and their SUCCESSORS will be named
before the end OF the month. The salary
for. each chair Is $3.50 a year.
A committee was appointed on Monday
night to arrange for the installation OF
corner stone Of the colleges new build
ings. Secretary Charles Putzel said yes
terday that II was proposed to make the
occasion Q gala.
The present plan,' he said, lis to Law
the corner stone In the morning and have
the installation ceremonies In the after
noon. We intend to give the students a
holiday and have them all there. The
presidents Of the principal colleges, promi-
nent educators and the city officials viii
be invited. The ceremonies will probably
be held in the early part Of September
President Finley's salary will be $3.50
q year
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-04-22
wHAT, woNEN NO INYLpzNcE,
maze Whss Justice Msyss Tssa NJ,
state 9apublloan Asuooaatsen.


nave Whss Justice Msyss Tssd 7asas
seafs espubliean Associates.
Justice Julius Mayer Of the Court o.,
special Sessions addressed the womans
republican Association Of the State at liz
second annual meeting at Delmonico's
Yesterday morning. He somewhat aston
ished his hearers by saying that be thought
they had no political influence with the
present generation Of men. Justice Maver
spoke on How women can do good In poli.
ncs. The remark that caused the aston
ishment was this:
i do not think that women can influence
the present generation Of men. The men
OF this generation. generally speaking.
have their minds made up on political
Questions. The proper line on which the
women should work Il to acquaint them.
selves with conditions and seek to influence
the coming generation
These o GERS were elected for the year.
President Mrs. James Griswold Wentx.
vice-presidents. Miss II. v Boswell. Mn.
FRANK b. Church, Mrs g. NJ. Norton. Mr..
camden c. Dixie and Mrs. c. B. Flax; record
ing secretary. Miss Mildred Reid; oorre-
spending secretary. Mrs. A. J. Wilson; treas
urer. Mrs. Clarence Burns: auditor, Mrs. A. j.
Ferry: chairman of executive committee
Mrs @. 8. Robin ON: vice-chairman, Miss
Jane Pierce
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-04-22
DINED IN A WALL STREET GLOBE.
Stock Exchange Firms Dovel Dinner 10
Out.of.TOwn Guests.

Another fantastic dinner was held last
! night In the grand ballroom at Sherrys
j. S. Bache d Co.. a Wall street firm, were
the hosts OF their out-of-town correspon-
dents who are present to attend the opening
OF the new Stock Exchange to-day.
The table was spread in the middle Of a
big globe, the outside OF which was painted
to represent the countries Of the world
and was girdled with heavy telegraph
poles burdened with wires. On the side of
the globe nearest the entrance TO the room
was a picture Of the exterior Of the new
Stock Exchange. and in 1t all the world
circling wires converged.
The walls Of the room were hung with
rural scenery and the floor around the
outside OF the globe was covered with
stage grass. There were three or four
tickers stuck up In the grass whose tapes
gave some Of yesterdays closing quota
lions, and in a corner Of the room was an
Enclosure In which we're several real lambs
mot the Wall Street VARIETY.
Inside the globe a circular table was
spread 1t was about twenty feet In dame
ter and the middle was filled with potted
roses. carnations and daisies. The roof OF
the globe was ribbed liked the roof Of a
conservatory and covered with trailing
vines and flowers.
The interior and exterior OF the globe,
barring the painted exterior Of the Stock
Exchange with the telegraph wires and a
slight difference In it's shape, reminded
some who saw II OF the huge Easter egg
which was the scene Of barnyard luncheon
In the same room on Saturday last.
Before the dinner the lambs were made
TO gamble on the stage grass and two per-
formers, one made up as a bull and one MS
a bear, had wrestling match. The tickers
clicked to give a true Wall Street atmos-
phere to the forty out-of-town guests who
were present.
After the dinner one of the hosts said
that Q real bull and real bear had been In
the room. but that they had become objec-
tionable and had TO be taken out. None Of
the employees at Shery's saw any live
bulls or bears, however.
The dinner was followed by speeches by
Henry Wollman, who was POSTMASTER In
place OF the head Of the firm, who u In
Europe; Spencer W. Richardson of Boston,
Joseph c. Hendrix, Herbert A. Scheftel,
William Mcclure, F. T. Chandler Of Phila-
delphia, Howard p. rockingham, Gen.
Alexander @. Cochran Of St. Louis. William
j. wollmAn, Charles c. Adsit Of Chicago,
Patrick Calhoun, William r. Houston OF
Kansas City and Samuel Hessberg Of Al
bany.
Avaudevilla ahov followed
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-04-22
MAKING NEW CATHOLIC POLICY.
The American Hierarchy TO Take Up I'm.
pOrtant Questions In Washington.


At the meeting OF the American hier
archy to be held at the Catholic University
at Washington to-day three important
questions concerning the Church in this
country will be discussed.
One Of the questions is the adoption OF a
new catechism for the Catholic Sunday
schools Of the United States. The present
catechism was authorized by the Third Pie
nary Counsn Of Baltimore in 1881. Several
OF the Bishops and Archbishops have re-
Gently individually discarded the authorized
catechism and adopted in their provinces
a more modern and complete compilation
It is hoped by them that the hierarchy will
suthoritatively adopt the new form.
The Indian question will also be reviewed
and line Of action to induce the Govern
ment to provide Catholic instruction among
the Indians Of that creed will be mapped out.
One OF the most important questions TO
be discussed, the result Of which will prob
ably not be made known to the public, Ia
the problem OF providing. for the material
wants and preserving the faith among
the thousands Of Catholic immigrants who
are coming to America, II 10 reported by
some Of the prelates that unless some action
Ia taken by the hierarchy, large numbers
OF immigrants, especially among the Italians.
will fall away from the Church. This 10
considered one Of the most serious problems
to be solved by the Church.
encouragement Of the priests and nuns
expelled from France TO establish them
selves in this country Is another theme
the conclusions on which will probably be
kept secret. Although the exiles would not
come under the direct control Of the Aruh-
bishops and Bishops OF this country, but
would rather look to their provincials, this
question is OF vital interest TO the hierarchy.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-04-22
WAS AN UNEXPECTED SUITOR.
PROPOSED TO MSS GADDYS ON
THE EVE or HER WEDDING.

Il Now Detained for Examination q "a
His Sanity Was Entirely Unao-
quainted With the Cirl-HAd Threat.
ened to Do Up . Fellow Employee.
Louis Becker. 20 years old. was arrested
In Elizabeth at noon yesterday and de-
tanned for examination as TO his sanity
at the request Of Elisha B. Gaddis OF
Newark. whose daughter. Miss Sarah E.
Gaddis. is to be married to-day TO Edgar
William Heller In st. Paul's Methodist
Episcopal Church In Newark.
Mr.. Gaddis is tho head Of the Wholesale
grocery business Of the wilkinson 4 0addis
Company and Becker had been employed
as a clerk In the house. He left volun-
tarily q few days ago and afterward, II
Is said, made threats against one Of the
heads Of a department. At 10 o'clock
yesterday morning he sent q messenger
from the Postal Telegraph Office In Eliza
beth to Mr.. Gaddis's home In Newark,
with a letter to Miss Gaddis, with whom,
1t Ia said. he had never exchanged a word
In the note he said that he had longed TO
meet her or communicate with her and
urged her to send him an answer appointing
time and place where he could meet her
last night with a carriage, 80 that they
could 20 70 the house OF a minister and
have II all over In q few minutes
He wrote that he felt sure her father
would forgive them when he saw how
nicely they were getting along, as he meant
TO work hard to make her happy and COM
Portable. He signed the note Louis and
In sending 1t told the mana ger Of the Eliza
beth Office that he would he back for the
answer liz q couple Of hours. Miss Gaddis
gave the note to her father, who instantly
telephoned to the Elizabeth police to have
the man detained. Detective Murphy
watched for him at the telegraph Office
and took him into custody. Mr.. GGddis
and Manager Frank Walsh, whose life had
been threateLed by Becker, went 70 Eliza
beth yesterday afternoon and made ar
rangements to have Becker held for ex-
animation. Miss Gaddis does not know
that she ever saw Becker, but he may have
seen her occasionally from O distance, as
she frequently visits her fathers office.
Becker lived in a furnished room In New
street, Newark. He was employed by the
grocery company for several years and
was an efficient clerk. He left suddenly
last year and went West. brin ging UP In
Alaska. A few days ago he returned to
Newark and applied to Mr.. Walsh for work.
He was taken back and put to work, but
soon betrayed indications Of an unbsl-
anced mind and wanted to quit because
of imaginary slights on the part of fellow
clerks. Mr.. Walsh urged him to remain,
but he was determined to leave and asked
Tor letter Of recommendation, which was
given to him. Then he made threats to
do up Mr.. Walsh.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-04-22
FORCED SANDWICHES WON'T DO.
Must De Ordered Or At Least Welcomed
by the Guest.

Supreme Court Justice Garre tson In
Brooklyn decided yesterday that q sand
wich 10 not necessarily a meal and that
the forcing OF o sandwich on temporary
guest is an attempt to evade the law. The
decision wac IN the case OF Patrick W.
Cullinan. State Excise Commissioner. for the
revocation Of the houof tnx certificate
held by Alexander J. Young, a hotel
keeper on kepsinSton Walk. Coney Island.
On Sunday, Aug. 81 last, Agents Palmer
and Stil,well Of the Excise Department
visited Coney Island and on going into
Youns's place sat down at a table and
ordered two glasses Of whiskey. The
waiter started 70 get the order. but the
proprietor instructed the waiter to ask
the two men what kind Of sandwiches
they wanted.
We have just had . hearty meal and
do not want any kind said one Of the
sesnts. ANY kind will do, a. We do not
have to eat them
The liquor was then furnished and two
sandwiches were put In front OF the men.
Justice Garretson grants the application
OF the State Commissioner OF Excise and
and Tevokes and cancels the liquor tar
certificate. In his opinion Justice Garrett
son says
The men ordered vhiskey and said nothing
In the nrst instance about q meal. or even .
By the waiter after oonsultstion with the
90oDoo0enS -
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-04-22
EXPUNGED LAWYERS BRIEF.
Because u Rejected unJustinably on
Justice Truax.

While reserving decision yesterday upon
the appeal made by Frank Mowbray from
the judgment OF Supreme Court Justice
Iruax in dismissing his suit against Howard
Gould. Presiding Justice Van Brunt 10
marked:
The Court wishes the appellants coun-
sci, 7. Darlington Semple. 70 understand
that II condemns the fact that his brief
contains matter which should be expuneed
rom the record, as containing unjusti-
liable statements rejecting on the trial
Justice. They are subject on this account
70 the severeet reproof ard cepture, ard
are insulting and uncalled for. In conse-
quence the entire brief Of the appellant 10
ordered expunged from the record Of the
Mr. Semple, whose brisf reflected on
9ustice Truaxs impartislity, attempted to
take exception to the pronunciamento Of
Justice Van Brunt, but the latter remarked
that no lawyer had the right to become
personal or insulting In his criticism, and
That Mr.. Senple had trespassed his pre-
rogatIve In this case.
Frank Mowhray alleged that while he
vas Mr., Gould'e valet he was injured by
ne explosion Of some fireworks used on
me yacht TO celebrate July%.