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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-16
SIR LANG DEPLORES
SUICIDE OF ATTACHE
Good Fellow" With High
Sense of Honor"
SERVICES TO BE FORGOTTEN
Chinese Minister Will Not Ask Govern
ment to Give Official Recog-
milton.

The Chinese minister today received
a dispatch from the acting consul gen.
eral at San Francisco, giving details
of the suicide of Tom King Yung.
military attache of the Washington
legation and secretary to the Chinese
consulate at the Western post. who
committed suicide by asphyxiation
early yesterday morning. The mes
sage announces that Yung had been
brooding over the disgrace of having
been arrested for gambling.
II was deeply grieved to hear OF the
young mans death" said Sir Chentuns.
Lang Cheng. Chinese minister. today
THE news was conveyed to me In a
telegram from the acting consul, and I
Immediately telegraphed for further
particulars. l was anxious to know
what had prompted him to commit sui
eide.
Il remember Mr.. Yung well. He is
the son of wealthy parents and was
we'll known at PeSin. know nothing
of his family. however. further than
that they were people of means.
Evidently. the young man entertain
ed a high sense of honor. He was what
you Americans would call a good fell
low. Nevertheless he was perfectly
aware that maintain strict discipline,
ard could not let such an offense as lie
committed pass unnoticed. l am pro-
foundly sorry, though. that ne felt the
disgrace so keenly as to end his life.
Under the circumstance 1 cannot ask
our government to take official recognl-
tioa of his services in the customary
manner. / will see that his relatives are
properly informed of the suicide, and
they will make arrangements for the
shipping of his body to China
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-16
PHILIPPINES MARTYRS
AWAITING BURIAL HERE
Bodies of Eighteen More Dead Ar
rive From New York.

Eighteen more bodies of Philippine
soldiers came to Washington from New
York this morning. and were taken to
Arlington, where they will remain
awaiting instructions from relatives and
friends.
Fifty-fve of the bodies which arrived
in the transport Fitzpatrick are now at
Arlington Orders have been issued for
the digging Of graves in the cemetery.
Funeral services for many of the dead
soldiers will be held in about fifteen
days. The other bodies will be held at
Arlington for thirty days pending the
receipt of Instructions from relatives.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-16
MORE TESTIMONY HEARD
IN P0ST0FFlCE CASES

In addition TO hearing testimony I'm
connection with the Postofice cases. the
grand jury today transacted a great deal
% routine business
The near approach Of the October
term OF the Supreme Court OF the Dis
trict. makes II imperative that certain
matters Of routine business be eonsid-
cred as early as practicable.
The jury Will. therefore. devote ali
the time to be spared from the Post
Office cases to the consideration of Iccal
criminal affairs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-16
CHICAGO FIREMAN ON A
VISIT TO WASHINGTON

Fire Marshal William II. Musham.
who is also chief engineer of the Chi
cago fire department. accompanied by
his two daughters. is the guest OF Chief
Engineer William t. Eelt. OF this city.
Chief Musham will spend the day in
Washington and will be shown through
the local department by Chief Belt and
Fire Marshal Sidney Bieber. after
which they will visit the places of in
terest in and around the city.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-16
Cleaning Department Re-
ports Life of Paving Is
Materially Affected.
OPPOSITION Is GENERAL
Figures Submitted Showing
Water-Soaked Asphalt Is
Not Durable.

The death knell OF flushing as a means
of street cleaning was sounded this
morning by the Engineer Department of
the District government. c. B. Hunt,
engineer of highways, has reported that
the water used for the purpose affects
the asphalt. though TO what degree
cannot be estimated at present. He con
cludes his Endorsement with a recon-
mendation that the flushing system be
not adopted
Approval of Recommendation.
Captain Newcomer. in charge of the
Street Cleaning Department, has for
warded the papers to Engineer Commits
sioner Biddle, approving the recommen-
dation of Mr.. Hunt. Colonel BiddIe ap-
proved the recommendations generally,
but requests that superintendent Warner
Stutler. of the Street Cleaning Depart
ment. be asked to include items fer
flushing. in his annual estimates 10
Congress. and that the whole matter De
explained before the District Commit
tees
The three Endorsements opposing the
system are practically the same in facts
and conditions cited Captain Newcomer
supports his position, however, with a
significant argument. He shows that in
the majority of cities where flushing is
not resorted TO, the life Of asphalt is
about twelve years
Lasts Well in Washington.
In Washington, where only little wa
ter has been used in past years, the life
of asphalt has been about twenty years.
In ST. Louis. where the asphalt is kept
wet almost continually, IL lasts but FIVE
years Captain Newcomer declares that
the only possible reason for this short
life Is tho bad effects OF water.
Colonel Biddle resorts to figures. and
presents a formidable argument. He
says that the 300 900 square yards Of
asphalt in the District costs about s1s0
per square yard. or $4,000. He then
goes on to show that If the increased
cost of fushin. be added to the loss en-
tailed in shorter life. the expense would
be enormous In the end.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-16
OPERA is
ALL ABOUT AMERICA

ROME. Sept. 16.-PIetro Mascagid.
the famous composer. has informed his
friends that he is writing an opera de-
picting America as It appeared to him
during his visit 10 that country in j02
The opera Will be entitled Through
"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-16
MAIL SERVICE CLERKS
PLAN A RESERVE FUND
To Invest $4,000 Annually
in Government Bonds.
CONVENTION IN SESSION
Railway Clerks and Woman's Auxiliary
Hold Separate Meetings-Me-
mortal Services.

The executive committee OF the United
States Mali Service Mutual Benefit As
sociation will hereafter invest SIC. 600
annualls in Government bonds. which
will be held as a reserve fund by the
association in case OF a financial
crash.
This course was determined upon in
the morning session Of the convention
held at the Raleigh Hotel Money Tor the
purchase OF these Government bonds
will be drawn from the annual dues Of
the members OF the association.
The rest OF the morning session was
given up TO the consideration Of Other
constitutional amendments. The asso-
citation voted to permit the secretary 10
appoint an assistant secretary. at a sa.-
airy OF 5000 a year.
Railway Clerks Meeting.
While the benefit association was holt-
ing its meeting in the Raleigh. the Ma
tional Association of Railway Clerks
met in Loyal Legion Hall. The whole
morning session was given up to the
reading OF the secretary's report, and
discussion thereof
The woman's auxiliary to the national
association held a business meeting this
morning In the Riggs House Reports
from the various auxiliary associations
throughout the country were the order
of the day.
Tomorrow the convention will take up
the discussion OF constitutional amend
ments and probably the election Of ON
GERS.
The present officers OF the national
auxiliary are Mrs. f. H. Cole, president;
Mrs. E. D. Rutledge, vice president;
Mrs. Henry P Darby, treasurer: MS
w. J. Burgess. secretary: Mrs. W. W
Carpenter. auditor
Memorial Services.
The morning sessions OF the 'hree
associations were adjourned az il
o'clock in order to permit the delegat IS
TO attend services in memory of the
members who had passed away during
the year. These services were held IN
the Raleigh Hotel.
The Rev c. H. Butler delivered he
sermon. and music was furnished by toe
Postoffice Quartet. The report of the
committee on neurology was read BY
H. w Hughes.
This afternoon at 2:3O the delegates OF
the three affiliated organizations boarded
the steamer Macalester and Travelled
down the river to Mount Vernon The
whole party VIII return TO this city
about O'Clock Tonight a visit will be
made to the Congressional Library
superintendent White. of the Railway
Mail Service. will entertain the dele
gales az his home later in the evening
An invitation to hold next years con-
vention in Boston has been extended te
the delegates. 1t is thought that the lext
convention will undoubtedly be held
there. Portland. Ore. was entered tEis
morning as a candidate for the 1sOS
convention
The election ot officers OF the benefit
association will probably not be held
until the last day OF the convention Ii
is said that President McCo- and Secre-
tary- Treasurer w. S. Coming. are sure
OF reelection
The toint- convention has been declar-
ed great success and praises are heard
on all sides OF the royal entertainment
afforded the delegates in Washington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-16
WEATHER REPORT.

Since Tuesday afternoon a storm has
moved up the Atlantic with increasing
energy. and Is apparently central this
morning over southern New J-rsey. al
though reports from that ssectIon are
missing.
The cold wave In the West still con-
tlnues, and has reached the Mississippi
valley and western upper lake region
the temperatures ranging from degrees
10 26 degrees below the seasonal average
Temperatures viii be much Bower
Thursday. Storm warnings are displayed
on the Atlantic Coast from Delaware
Breakwater TO Boston
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-16

brlg- 6en- FRANK u BALDWIN, com
manding the Department OF Colorado,
seconds the plea OF Gen. Frederick D.
Grant for the establishment of the
army canteen. In his annual report, lust
submitted to the War Department, Gen.
eral Baldwin says:
Advocates Canteen.
From somewhat extensive observa-
tion as inspector general and as COM
mauder of troops. I have been deeply
impressed by the very marked differ
ence in discipline and general content
ment since the abolition of the canteen
feature of the post exchange. If men
are unable TO get a glass OF beer in
decent and orderly manner In the gar
rison, they will resort 20 the vile
brothels which cluster around the bor-
ders of the reservation. where they
drink all manner of alcoholic beverages
and often sink into debauches and ruin
Il earnestly recommend that the sale
of beer and light wine, under proper re-
strictions. be again authorized in the
post exchange"
Distinguished Service List.
General Baldwin suggests in his re-
port a system for rewarding nerI-
torious officers who distinguish them
-elves either in the field or in other
professional lines and submits a bill
which he believes contains a satisfac-
tory system.
The measure provides for the crea-
tion OF a distinguished service list
which are the following additional
grades to the army: Two colonels.
seven lieutenant colonels. nine majors.
twelve captains, FIVE first lieutenants
1t authorizes the President TO reward
meritorious officer by appointment to
grade in the distinguished service
list higher than that he occupies in the
regular establishment. 1t also author
izes the President to advance officers
in the distinguished service list to a
still higher grade in that list.
A Board of Officers.
All officers are to report meritorious
conduct The commanding generals or
department commanders OF the army
are to convene boards or three officers.
consisting of the commanding general
in the field (or the department com
mander). the adjutant general. the in
spector general. and also a recorder.
These boards are to be sworR to per-
form their duty impartially. Ind are to
examine Witnesses and papers as
court martial, TO determine whether the
service reported is especially gallant or
meritorious A report is then to ne
submitted in writing to the Secretary Of
War for the information OF the Presi-
dent
No appointment is 10 be made TO The
distinguished list except on the rec
ommenaation of a board OF officers.
The provisions OF this bill are to apply
TO officers commended in official reports
for conspicuously gallant service IN Ike
Spanish war. the military operations IN
the Philippines, the relief expedition to
China, or the military occupation of j-u-
ba or Porto Rico.
General Baldwin advises a return 10
the fiye-year enlistment period. ar1 sCs-
gests that the second ano SUI La lu-
!. !. !. !. !. !, !. ! ; ;
listments at least be fCE
He advises that 81
taken 10 carry out
retary OF War Z. W
Fort Grant, Ari
there is inadeqi
are unsatisfact
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-16
LIPT0N'S CONDITION
NOW SATISFACTORY

1HlCAGO. Sept. l6.-Sir Thomas LIP
'rhH was compelled TO take to his
ne Auditorium Annex upon his
re Tuesday on account of a
ck OF acute indigestion, rest
night and his condition this
~ highly satlsfac.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-16

Flynn's Bu5iness College, 9Th and K
Business. shorthand. typewritinE s2s yr.-Adv.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-16

To. (I) Blinds-Any Size-S1 Pair.
-b5sy Cor Sixth and New York ave.--AdY.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-16
THE sun.
TIDE TABLE.

sun sets today. ay..--......-......6:0 p. m
Sun rises tomorrow w...........5:43 a m.
TIDE TABLE.
High tide today y.............9:45 D m
High tide tomorrow 1929 a. m. 1880 I. m
Low tide tomorrow...3:40 a m, 4:14 D. "a.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-16
Loss in Philadelphia.

and downpour here were terrific. A sec
ton of the Pennsylvania Railroads
Broad Street station roof was carried
away, window glass broken IN all sec
tions. trees were uprooted, and great
damage done.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-16

Showers and cooler to-
night and Thursday; fresh
westerly winds
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-16
ARMY CANTEEN URGED
BY GENERAL BALDWIN
Promotes Discipline and
COntentment in Service.
A DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Would Create Graded List for Reward
of Merit in Field or Profes-
sional Duty.

Brig. Gen. Frank D. Baldwin, COM
manding the Department of Colorado.
seconds the plea OF Gen. Frederick d.
Grant for the re-establishment of the
army canteen. In his ANIMAL report, lust
submitted to the War Department. Gen.
eral Baldwin says.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-02

England and portions of Middle Atlahtic States and the lake region, spring worn has been retarded by excessive rains anu wet soil conditions. Reports rom aIi sections indicate that winter wheat ls Ill very promising condition generally. ne rank growth is reported from hHuteu areas in Kentucky and solre damage pS water on lowlands in Maryland ana the Lever Ohio and Central Mississlppl val leys No seeding has been done Ill prln- cipal spring wheat States, the soil oeing too wet for preparatory work me seed ing of spring oats has been retarded to a considerable extent by wet grounds Fall sown oats are making vigorous growth in the Southern States with eX- ceIent results. although serious damage by lice in some portions of South Caro- lima. Very little corn has been planted north Of the Gulf States, where the early planted is fair to good.
 Cotton planting is in progress in South ern Georgia and Eastern South Carolina. Very little has been planted in Alabama and Florida. Preparations are general for this work in Louisiana and Missis- sippi except in the flooded districts. In Texas the crop is being planted in the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-02
At RenninPs.

Washington. April 1.-Delightful wealth CT and a card that promised excellent sport drew big crowd to the races at Bennings today. The track was heavy and spongy. but the going was perfectly safe. Three favorites won, Judge, Ex- aminer and Athelroy, the first two being at odds of 1 to 3. Redfern, Cannon and Hack each rode two winners. After a thorough investigation of yesterday 8 fifth race, the Stewards today set down Jockey Miles for the remainder of the meeting because of what they regarded as his suspicious ride on the favorite, Carol D. The case will be referred by the Stewards to the Jockey Club for fur ther action.
 First race. selling; six and one-half fur longs-Slidell. 1O6. (Gannonl. to l. won; Zrl. 96, tMcCafferty), to l, second; Blue and Orange, 95, (Redfern), to 5, third. Time, 1:24 2-5. Ben Howard, Faranlass, Brisk. Arrah Gowan, Cloche dor and Breaker ran.
 furlongs-Judge. l07, Haack), 1 to 8. won; Listaway, 1O4. Polloch, to |, second; M. Theo 104, CT Burns), F to l., third. Time ;5S. Transmigration. Swi, Third race. six furlongs-Examiner, 96, tRedfern) 1 to 2 won; Flying Buttress; 113 Haack). F to l, second; Anna Daly, 91, (Creamer). to l, third. Time, 1:16 2-5. Directum ran.
 Fourth race, maidens, seven furlongs- Benduro 100 (Gannon) 5 to l. won; Flo Russell 1O5 (Miles) to l. second; Cheru- bin, 95 Henderson, to 5, third. Time l :32 Bedlington, Prancer. Mary Willough- by, Michaelmas. Weinerwurst, Adele Harding and Whiten also ran,
 Fifth race, selling, six furlongs-Turn- pike, 8 Redfern) 4 1-2 to 1, won; Sir Christopher. 107 tMinder) to l. won Lady Radnor, 101 OIaack) IS to 1, third Time, 1:15 3-4. Give and Take, Gwyne Tom Coga Bobbinet, Moderator and Right and True als oran.
 Sixth race handicap, mile and 100 yards -Athelroy 113 (HaackD s to 3, won: H. l. Coleman. 116 (Odom) 13 to 5, second; Bar Ie Due. 113 (Shea) to 1, third Time l 1:53 Circus also ran.
 Entries Today.
 First race, selling. six and one-half fur longs-Hist. Guess. Ill; Mystic Belle Black Diana, s7; Wheeler B.. Lucky Day, | 100 Sapera, 95; Mango, Collegian, J. A. | Warner Arrah Gowan, 10S; Laura Vale | MezzO, 8; Mollie Priton, 1l6; Trapezist | Nuptial 99; Henry. Merry Hours, 105; | Louise Elston
 | Second race, four an a half furlongs- l The Brown Monarch. l07 Termagant Pc. | ter Paul. Pleasant Memories. Sun Clint | l04
 | Third race, handicap steeplechase. about | two and half miles-Ivan( IFS; Arius | 150; Fred Alderman, l46; Tankard 142 | Gold Ray, Decameron, l40; Strike Light | l30.
 Fourth race. maidens six furlongs- | Pearl Diver. Lowly. Catch Me Channel Aunt Bella. Geisha Girl. l0l; Boston Chiei | Ahola Wolbrook l03; Plantaget l0S Fifth race. six and a half furlongs-M Mrs Frank Foster, Black Diana, 105 Tanagra Ill; Shrine, 1OO Lady Waldeck, los. Sixth race, selling, mile and 100 yards
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-02
At Oakland.

At Oakland.
 San Francisco, April 1.-Only two favor | ites won at Oakland today. Sweet lone,
 at to :. took the hal. half nnsvy mae purse i0' | First race, futurity course, seihng-Je- rid 110 G, Jackson), 6 to l. won; Rag narok II, 102 (ConnelD. 10 to l. second
 Royal F.. Ill (BozemanS; .,5o to l. pance. sn,ra along, July Gyp, The Hoodoo. berno,a, Mythrox, Tulare. Kickumbob, Sonora Caesar Gnd Tyranus ran. u Second race mile and fifty yards. sell
 Disturber % CMcKinnony 20 to l. second; {;
 Essence 1os (BelD, to 1. third. Time,
 1:4s. Mission, The Phoenician. Pirate
 Maid. Formero, Choteau. Donee, Grand
 Sachem and Star Cotton ran. ,ds
 purse-sweet Tone. 1o7 tBonner). { to l.
 won; Military Man, 1o7 (Adkinse), to l9'
 second; Planet. 1O7 Q4. Jackson). SA to l.
 third Time o:5oA. Sextette. Emil ,n ran eS
 fAdkins), Is to 1, second; Annie Max, s2
 q. T. Sheehan), 15 to 1, third. Time l:45.
 The Fretter. Bill Massoe, Diderot ot ran; no,,s
 selling-Berendos, 107 (Bonner, to l,
 won; Greyfeld. IA tSullivan), 10 to l. sec
 ond; The Miller. 100 (Watson9: 10 ,o,ind to l.
 third Time Issgdo ls san sa10T Luton Trehn Sixth race, three quarters mile. selling -Hainault, l04 (Sheehan). to D, won; E. M Brattain, 112 (Kelly), 3 to l, second Muresea, 102 L. Jackson). to l. thiro. Time :l6A Quiz II and Botany ran. Entries Today.
 First race, futurity course, selnns- Aunt Polly, Miss Culver, 107; Mike Mur-
 phy, 109; Fairbury. Estado, Roltaire. los; Elmer F, 112; The Hoodoo, Miss Dividend, | lO2; Monda, The Prime. Legal Maxlm' | Our Pride, Ingo, 104; Nullah. 1W.
 Second race, 9 year olds. half mile' | purse-Tole, George Berry, Charles san | weizer, 10S; Picture. 114; Marome' iN' | The Hawaiian, uQaker Girl, lO5; Scredus' Libbie Candid, no; Padua, SIT Applepy' | ll3. ou
 Third race, three-fourths of mile sell | ing--Modicum, 10S; Tom Mitchell, 9' | Tommy Knight, 1O3; Adirondack, lo2; Gus Lanka, 109; Pickaway, Fort Wayne, Al
 mario, Cracko, Judge Voorheis, lO1; War | ta, 112; Escarola 95; Puredale, Maud Mul'
 Ter, 100; Quatre, 107. Fourth race, mile and sixteenth, sell ing-Galanuthus, 102; I. o. U., Fillibus' 1 ter, Glissando, 90; Larry Wilt, Hipponax no; Tingaling, 107 Canejo, 101.
 | Fifth race Futurity course, selling | Gibraltar, Greenock, Arthur Ray, ll2 | Resin Doublet, Bernota, Marinsuse, M F.. Tarpey, Platonius, Shellmount, 1O9 | karabel, Educate, Yellowstone, Egyptian | Princess. lU.
 Sixth race, mile, selling-Pat Morissey
 l06; San Luition. 102; Maraschin. S9; k | Fonse, no; Stunts. 95; Oso, 1l2; Doterell
 S9. Pirate Maid, 97; Mexicanna, S.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-02
TEAM PRACTICING
wHIsTLER's MEN ARE WORK
 ING STEADILY.
Pictures of Baseball Players to Be Made This Morning-Chah |. for the Montgomery
 Fans.

| A good days practice was put In by l Manager Whistler and his Montgomery baseball team yesterday, ana as they have three more days in which to work | they ought to be in pretty good shape for the Detroit Tigers when they reach here | Saturday.
 The grounds will be in perfect, shape l for the Detroit games, the roof will be on the grand stand and bleachers. The press box and scorers stands will be finished and the field will be fit as a fiddle.
 had aafr force "fIr,e' of men at work taking the clay surface off the diamond. The clay
 made the infield fast as lightning but he says that 1t is death on balls, four or
 makes the balls stingy. the strongest ball after being hit out on the clay two or three times resembling ball of yarn. The pictures of the Montgomery team will be taken at he grounds this morning at 10 o'clock, and some of the gang spent
 the night trying to massage beauty blos- soms to connect with their countenances. How comfortable is the thought that | Fischer is taking such nice care of Roth | forninst turning him over to the Black | Sox. A Nashville paper saves: Andy Roth has the distinction of putting the | first ball of the season over the right | field fence. In the third inning after Field l house had led off with two-bagger, he
 came up and connected with one of Mil I | went Roth is doing great work behind | the bat and also with it, He is easily
 the star backstop of the league.
 | O'Brien's Coal Heavers evidently forgot | that their sticks were made to use yes | terday afternoon. Buckenberger's gang from Tennelyville doing things to them | Mike Finn must have bunch of hit | ters in Little Rock. They got eight hits | off Detroit Tuesday to nine for the Tigers | who won the game by the close score of
 ' and 6.
 The Vanderbilt baseball team will leave tomorrow night for Tuscaloosa, says g Nashville paper, where two games vii | be played with the University of Alaba ma on Friday and Saturday of this week Alabama has a good team, having defeat ed the Birmingham Southern League team by a disastrous score. and the early dates which Vanderbilt has with the hus ky Tuscaloosans may result in the de feat of the Commodores and the destruc ton of championship aspirations. Huidy Davis, the fast little third baseman, vii be unable to accompany the team, anC his loss will be severely felt. The posi- tions of third base and shortstop will bt filled by Rauston, Miller and Harris, but the exact position of the men has not beer determined. From the showing which Van derbilt made against the Nashville South ern League team the boys in gold anc black have little to fear from any college aggregation, but Tuscaloosa has fine team, and the games will be contests | worth seeing.