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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-20

Suggestions as to Application OF
Balance Made to Subscribers.

Not quite half of the money raised by
the various committees in this, country
for the relief of the sufferers in the
great Mont Pelee eruption has been ex-
pended. and the central committee has
Judged that 1t is not expedient to spend
the remainder. The committee has,
therefore, sent out circulars to the sub
scribers to the fund giving an account
OF the expenditure OF the moneys
This circular is signed by Gustav H.
Schwab, who has acted as chairman
since the death of Abram s. Hewitt; Cor
neiius n. Bliss, treasurer; William R.
Corwine, secretary; and Morris K Jesup.
W. e. Dodge. John Clafin, and Jacob II.
Schiff. 1t is announced that of the $751;
600 collected, only $500 was expended.
There are two schemes for which the
remainder of the money may be spent.
One suggested by President Roosevelt.
is to send the money to Governor Taft
to be used in the Philippines.
The other plan is suggested by Chan
ce1lor Jules Boeufve, of the French en-
lessy, and is to use the remaining funds
in the French hospital in New York Mr..
Boeufve has already sent to the subcom-
mittees in the different cities asking
them to grant the money for this pur
pose.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-20
BOTH WILLING TO WE'D,
BUT THEY COULD NOT
Experience of a Washington Hotel
Clerk in Baltimore.

Harry W Searls, clerk at the Shore
ham Hotel. has returned from Baltimore
an unmarried man. the dispatches to
the contrary Notwithstanding.
According TO the reports telegraphed
from Baltimore he had an exciting time
listers, the license clerk of the Monument
tai City and a handsome young lady to
whom he has been paying attention for
some time
The young lady is Harriet Rogers Ellis,
of Philadelphia. AS the story goes, Mr..
Searls and Miss Ellis met in Baltimore
yesterday, and Mr.. Searls obtained a
marriage license. Then began hunt
for an Episcopal clergyman, who would
perform the ceremony.
The couple is alleged to have driven
TO the home of the Rev. DR.. Arthur
Chiffon Powell, OF Grace Protestant
Episcopal Church. who refused to tie
the knot because he has established a
rule not to marry persons with whom
he Is not acquainted. Another minister
was called upon with a like result.
The party left this minister, Miss Ell
lis, so the story goes. in tears and Mr.
Searls remarking that there were pien-
ty of Episcopal ministers who would
marry them"
Mr.. Searls, who is popular in the city
was at his desk as usual today. He de-
MED the ceremony had been performed.
but admitted the license had been OBJ
tained.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-20
LIPSCOMB CONFIRMED
AS ADMINISTRATOR

The Court of Appeals for the District
yesterday sustained the ruling OF the
District Supreme Court which granted
Andrew A. Lipscomb letters of admin
istration of the estate of John McNa-
hon The latter was a resident of VJr-
ginia, and was killed in the Di,tric.
through the alleged negligence of the
Western Union Telegraph Company. in
March, 1901. He left no property. or
heirs in this jurisdiction. McMahon's
only estate consisted of a right of ac-
ton against the Western Union TeIe-
graph Company for damages. Andrew
a Lipscomb applied to the District Pro-
bate Court for letters Of administration
OF McMahons estate. Letters were
granted him.
The Western Union Telegraph Com
pany, the Chesapeake and Potomac Tele-
phone Company and the District. all of
which were held responsible for the
death of Mcmahon. asked that the let
tiers Of administration issued to MIR.
Lipscomb be rescinded on the ground
that Mcmahon was not a resident OF the
District, but of the State of Virginia.
This application was denied by the
Supreme Court of the District, and the
defendants took an appeal to the Court
OF Appeals for the District
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-20
THE BLOODHOUND FAD.

The use of bloodhoUnds as a detective
agency has of late years been exploited
almost to the proportions OF fad. Yet
when put 10 the test of actual expert
ment the result has been humiliating
failure The experience Of Canton and
Charleroi is still fresh in public recoI-
lection. Numerous other cases where
bloodhounds have been put upon the
trail have been re-orted, but the record
upon their achievements has been sus-
piciously silent. The success of blood
hounds in slavery days was no doubt
due 10 Two conditions, neither OF which
is present today. The dogs were care
fully trained for the purpose for which
they we're used, and were pure bred
The so-caIled bloodhounds used today
are seldom of straight breed and almost
invariably unframed
The Lorain case. where a citizen was
arrested upon the sole fact that the
dogs. being taken 10 the house, went TO
his room, contains an example of their
use which II VIII be well 10 avoid
Whatever faith may or may not BE-
placed II their instinct. # is certainly
not enough, without corroborative cvi-
cence. 10 Justify the arrest and humili-
alton Of any person. Governor Penny
packer must have had something of this
possibility in mind when he last week
vetoed the bill authorizing sheriffs %
purchase bloodhounds for the purpose Of
tracking criminals. Even IL the use of
brutes IN such cases was not subject TO
the charge of barbarism. the danger OF a
fearful mistake ought 10 require the
production OF strong corroborative evil
dence before an arrest is made-Pitts-
burg Dispatch.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-20
CONDUCTOR FELLED
BY PASSENGERS BLOW
Milton Townsend Struck Down by
William Mccall, Negro.

IN heated wrangle over the correct
meaning of a word. Milton Townsend. a
conductor Of the Connecticut Avenue
Inc. was seriously assaulted this morn.
.Eg by William Mccall. a negro, and
r5pUted proprietor OF the Southern La
hor Bureau. The attack was made with
heavy cane. and proved TO be the out
come Of an old score The victim is al
the Emergency Hospital. where the ply
siclans pronounce his condition serious
although not necessarily dangerous. His
aSsallant is under arrest
The ARRAY occurred shortly after Z
O'Clock, and was seen by a large number
OF passengers. The car was bowlinc
along near the corner of Ontario Road
when Townsend walked down the aisle
70 collect the fares. On reaching Mccall
ne recognized him as the man with whom
ne had had trouble recently. and the
quarrel was Immediately renewed.
As on the previous occasion, the dis
pute was over the most trivial matter.
In asking for a transfer to the herdic
Mccall spoke of the vehicle as a
coach" while the conductor failed 10
understand this designation
II you want a transfer to the herdic
II give 1t to YOU" he said.
asked for a transfer to the coach. "
retorted the negro angrily.
The heated discussion continued for a
Few moments and created intense ex-
element among the passengers. Sud
denly Mccall jumped to his feet, and
swinging the cane through the air.
brought it down with great force on his
opponents head. The blow felIed
Townsend. and he Immediately lapsed
into Inconsistencies.
large crowd gathered. and Actine
Sergeant Brenerman. of the Tenth pre-
cinct, who had been standing nearby
was attracted to the scene. hurry
call was sent to the residence of Dr.
Henry Fay. at 2435 Columbia Road. and
the physician was soon in attendance.
Fortunately, Townsend's skull was not
fractured by the blow. In spite of this
however. he remained unconscious fol
several hours.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-20
SUMNER CONCERTS
OF THE MARINE BAND
To Play at Capitol Wednesdays and
at White House Saturdays.

Colonel Symons, in charge of public
buildings and grounds. who lately sue
ceeded Col. Theodore A. Bingham, has
arranged the following program for the
Marine Band concerts of the summer
The band will play at the Capitol Wed
nesdays and at TIE White House Satur-
days.
June 6. sos to 1925 p. M; June 10,
to 7:30 p. M; June 20, to 1880 p. m
June p, to 7:30 D. m
July 4. to 1880 p. m; July IL, tc
7:S0 D. m: July IS, 5:55 to 1925 p. m. !;
July 20. $50 to 7:20 p. N.
August l, $40 to 40 p. M; August
S, 5;35 to 7:O5 p. M. August Is, 525 to
6:55 p. NJ; August %, SIS to s:45 p. m
August 29, sos to 6:35 p. m.
September 3. 1855 to 6:25 p. M; Sep
TENDER u, 4:40 to 6:10 p. M; SepteEl
Der 10, 4:S0 to 600 p. m; September 26,
APO to $50 p. m.
The popularity of these evening con
certs among the people of Washington
IN the past and the real pleasure de-
rived from them will insure a large at
tendance at every performance.
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jury Finally Agrees.

Judge Louis C. Barley. in the corpora
ton court. was engaged yesterday in
the trial OF Harry Nicholson, indicted
for feloniously cutting Otto Vogelgesang
at the Alexandria Steam Bakery, on the
night of the Goth of last February.
Nicholson was represented by Attor-
neys c. c. Carlin and Charles Bend
helm. while Commemorative Attorney
Samuel G. Brent appeared for the prose-
cution- The hearing of witnesses and
arguments by the counsels occupied the
attention of the court until 10 O'Clock
last night. when the case was given into
the hands OF the jury. AT 1920 the Jury
reported that they could not agree upon
q verdict
Judge Barley had them returned TO
their room. After a further delibera-
ton of the case. at II 80 the jury again
reported a disagreement After consul
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-20
School Board Meets.

The city school board was called to-
gether last night at the Peabody Build
ing. and there were present ex-Mayor L.
H. Thompson, president. pro tcS; and
MessTs. Aitcheson, Yates, Marbury
Thomson. Carne. and SweerS- The
clerk stated that the superintendent
who IS now out of town, had requested
him to call the meeting in order that
the board might act on the report of the
committee in reference to the improve
ment on Peabody Building. These con-
templated improvements include fire.
escapes, on the front and rear buildings,
the change of Peabody Hall into two
school rooms, and the adoption of q
modern system of water closets with
sewer connection. After considerable
discussion IN reference to the details, it
was agreed to postpone the subject I'M
til the next meeting, in order to allow
the superintendent TO explain his plans
in the matter. The board then ad-
journed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-20
NEW YORK SWELTERS
IN GRASP OF HOT WAVE
High Humidity Adds to Discomfort of
Man and Beast.

NEW YORK, May 2o.-'The hot wave
that reached here Monday night con
tinues today with even more intensity
The thermometer at the Weather Blu
reau at O'Clock this morning registered
{. degrees, as against IS degrees at the
same hour yesterday. and the mercury
is still going up.
There was more humidity today than
yesterday, which added to the diseom-
fort of man and beast. AT 9 o'clock yes
terday morning "a per cent Of humidity
was recorded. Today 1t was 81 per cent.
There is scarcely any breeze, and there
is much suffering In the crowded dis
tricts
Yesterday was the hottest MAY 10 in
twenty-five years. The official Their
mometer of the Weather Bureau, high
above the street level, registered q
maximum temperature OF IS degrees be-
tween 3 and 5 p. m. Four heat pros
trations were reported. but II is believed
each person will recover. One death.
superinduced by heat. was reported.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-20
THE kIMBALL,
A PERFECT PIANO PLAYER.
A Remarkable Exhibit Any Time
Treat for Musical Ears.
]. D. Young's Music Store, No sag
Eleventh Street N. w.

To fully ascertain the complete charm
Of any composition 1t must be rendered
perfectly. There's no performer nor ar
fist who can bring forth the minor
touches better than the pre- eminent
KimbaIl Piano Player. Easily attached
to any piano. readily mastered by any
one Makes an opera house of your
home. brings dance music to your house,
and makes harmonious singing possible.
Your inspection of the Kimball Plane
Player Is earnestly desired A complete
and proper showing just received. j.
D. Young, 523 Eleventh Street north
west.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-20
SOUTH Is NEGRO'S FRIEND,
SAYS SENATOR SIMMONS

Senator T. NJ. Summons of North Caro-
lima arrived in the city yesterday on
his way to New York, where he is to
deliver an address before the North
Carolina Society there on the negro ques-
ton.
I'VE believe in developing the negro
along industrial lines, as suggested by
former President Cleveland" said he, in
referring 10 his speech, and are fol-
lowing out that principle. The Southern
man is the best friend the negro has, and
the negro is beginning TO find il out. -
The Senator said his State would sup
port any candidate nominated by the
Democratic party. Mr.. Cleveland had
many friends in North Carolina. he said.
and the same was true of Mr. Bryan.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-20
POPULAR coLoRED SHOES.

If colored shoes are not generally
worn, they are popular in the army, as
evidenced by recent contracts given out
Tor the manufacturing of shoes for the
members OF the United States army
One. contract was for 81 900 pairs OF
shoes. all colored, there being not a
single pair of blacks in the order. In
another order was included 884 pairs of
colored shoes. This gives the impress
sion that for army wear colored shoes
are preferred They look better for a
longer period of time with reasonable
care than black goods, in the opinion of
the army officials. For hot weather COL
ored shoes are viewed by sensible people
as most common sense proposition
Shoe and Leather Reporter.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-20
AUCTION SALES.
on SATURDAY, THE 23d OF MAY, IsCs. AT
5 p NJ, on THE PREMISES. THE IN
DERSIGNED WILL OFFER FOR SALE AT
AUCTION THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY

on sATIT RDAY, THE 29d OF MAY, IsCs. AT
5 p NJ on THE PREMISES. THE IN
DERSIGNED WILL OFFER FOR SALE. AT
AUCTION, THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY:
Forty-eight acres Of land, more On less. on
the District line Of which thirty acres and
fve-tenths, more or less, are in Montgomery
county, in the State OF Maryland, and seventeen
acres and hve-tenths, more or less, are in the
District Of Columbia, the said tract being sit
uated about a mile east Of the Chevy Chase
Club and the line on Connecticut Avenue
extended, and about a half nile west q the
upper end Of the Daniels Road, and within
quarter OF mile Of the Rock Creek Park, and
known as the Patrick Cummings estate The
property is rolling and well elevated, reaching
a height of about 300 feet above Underwater:
About one third 81 II il in timber IL IS Vel
adapted to subdivision and sites for country
residences. being only ten minutes walk from
Connecticut AveEge electric cars. The present
entrance IS over twenty-toot r1ght oil way
leading through the Cummings farm from near
the east end Of bradley Lane. A new road to
the east. through the Rock Creek Park. and
TO Brightwood Avenue, has been recently laid
off and constructed for most 81 that distance,
being graded within a few hundred yards u
this property This sale is made by virtue IT
authority conferred upon the undersigned by .
deed dated the oath day Of March, 1898, from
authorizing a sale for the purposes of parti-
ton upon and after the death Of the then life
tenant.
Ten days accorded for examination Of title by
purchaser. Title good sale. Taxes paid
10 date Of sale. Purchaser may pay all cash
oih-fhird cash and the remainder in four equal
inst al rnents, payable In one, two, three, and
four years from the date Of sale, with interest
at 5 per cent.
BLAIR LEE.
CLARENCE A. BRANDENBURG.
Trustees,
JAMES w. RADCLIFFE, Aucrioneer.
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Celebrate Founders Day.

The Young Mems Sodality Lyc4um
will celebrate Founders Day, which Is
the day set apart for honoring the mem
ory Of the Rev Dennis O'Kane, S. J..
the founder Of the lyceum, tonight, at
their hall in Duke Street. The program
will consist Of an eulogy on Father
O'Kane by the Rev Father Dewitt, Of
Georgetown University. and a musical
program. consisting of solos by Mrs. An
ME Grant Fugitt. John Finnigan. and
other well-known singers Of Washing
ton. and by Heiltrude Burroughs and
Patrick Downey. of this city
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-20
BALTIMORE ELKS
TRAVELLING TO VIRGINIA

The Baltimore Lodge of Elks Will or
rive in Washington late this afternoon
over the Pennsylvania Railroad on It's
way TO Bedford, Va, where It is to take
part in the ceremonies tomorrow. The
members will remain here until late
this evening. when they will leave for
their destination over the Norfolk and
western road. They are travelling in
special car
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-20
JOHNSON IS INSANE,
SAYS DR.. CHARLES CLARK

DR.. Charles H Clark. from St Eliza
beth's Hospital for the Insane, this
morning testified that William Johnson.
the negro who IS on trial for attempt
ing 10 kill Policemen Hall and Waters.
IN March last. IS insane. The witness
said that ne examined Johnson yester-
day. and again today. and concluded that
his mind IS unbalanced
Johnson was member Of the Metro
polltan Police, and on the night Of
March IT last fred FIVE shots at Hall and
Waters, and wounded both OF them.
Johnson admitted doing the shooting,
but could give no reason FOR his action.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-20
POWERH0USE SITE FOR
OLD DOMINION ROAD

The Old Dominion and Great Falls
Electric Railway Company has purchaa-
ed a site for its powerhouse. consist
ing Of thirty acres of ground On he Viz
ginia side OF the Potomac River, just be-
low the falls. The price paid was $l5
per acre.
1t was said this morning the com
pany is DESTROYS of obtaining much
more property in the immediate vicln-
tty. and options have already been OBJ
tanned on strip extending from the
intended site 20 the shore line Work
OF construction will be begun as soon
ferred.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-20
Will Probated.
Elks to Play Ball.

alexandria Lodge. B. P. Q. Elks. have
organized baseball team. and are ready
TO receive challenges. The lineup OF
tic team Will be as follows: Thomas
Hand. pitcher; w. Bremen. catcher:
-hcmas Monaghan. first base; Thomas
Fisher, second base; Hugh Latham
third base; Henry Cation. shortstop;
Jacob Brill. right field Edward shinn.
center field; Frank Spinks. left field
umpires, Frank NJ. Hill and ]. Alton
Moore.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-20
Hoodooed the Clock.

a young colored woman was before
the mayor this morning, trying TO get
hlr 10 have her child a lad nine years
cid, sent to a reform school She told
Tie mayor that the boy was unman-
neeable, and that he had taken a clock
10 pieces and fixed 1t so that when 1t
should have struck nine it struck only
one She presented the mayor with the
following letter
Hon. MAR Simpson. This woman,
Wants her son sent to the Reform
School. He Is the worse in the World
and If you hln put him away 1t will be
good thing for the city, Respectfully J..
Thos. Miller. Prince and Lee Streets"
The mayor promised to do what he
could to get the child in the Reform
School. The following cases were also
disposed of in the mayors court:
Lee LEVEL, assault and beating Alther
Beckham: fined SIS. Gertie Evans, ar
rested by Policeman Sherwood for abu-
sive language, was fined $3.50. Dan
Craig. shooting craps. forfeited col
lateral.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-20
Real Estate Transfers.

j. NJ. Petit has bought from Miss
Mary H. Lunt two houses and lots on
the northeast corner of Royal and Duke
Streets.
Mrs. Velley l. Poland has bought
from c. r. Hooff. through l. H Carter,
real estate agent. a house and lot on
the south side of Prince Street. between
Henry and Patrick Streets. for 81, 500.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-20
CORRECTION OF ADVERTISEMENT

Through a typographical error yes
terday, white india linen. advertised
by Reinhardts silk house. at 43ac per
yard, appeared IN the paper as worth
81, in place of 10c.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-20
The Educating Typewriter.

More than 1900 Remington Typewriters are
used for instruction purposes in the schools Of
the United States and Canada-over 200 more
than all other makes Of writing machines com.
bIned. This condition is created by the de
msnd for Remington operators. therefore it
clearly reflects the choice OF the business world.
ADV.
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Riverman's Sudden Death.

Death last night claimed as it's VIC
tim James P. Forrest, a well-known
rivermaR living at S25 Queen Street.
He was found dead in his bed this morn
Ing. Mr.. Forrest was much esteemed
and respected and his sudden death Is
deeply regretted by host of friends.
He seemed to be in the best of health
yesterday and retired as usual last
night, but was evidently taken with
heart failure and expired some time In
the night.
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SUMMER RESORTS.
SUMMER RESORTS.
VIRGINIA NOT SPRINGS,
GREENBRiER WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,
WARM SPRINGS,
R0cKBRIDGE ALUM SPRINGS AND
HOTEL allegheny

HEALING SPRINGS. SWEET SPRINGS, SWEET CHALYBEATE
SPRINGS NATURAL BRIDGE, SALT SULPHUR SPRINGS.
MILLBoRo, AND OTHER wELL-KNOWN RESORTS
Vestbued electric lighted dining parar and sleeping
trains for above resorts leave Washington
daily, reaching resorts in from TO hours
Excursion tic ses pamphlets and summer homes fold
be obtained ticket Chesapeake
Railway 600 Fourteenth Street
by addressing
H. W. FULLER. General Passenger Agent Washington D. c.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

SPECIAL NOTICE-The annual meeting Of the
L. :. Civil Service Retirement Association, for
the election of officers and the transaction OF
other important business, will be held in C. 4.
Washington. D. G, at O'CLOCK p. n,
THURSDAY, MAY q, 1903.
JACOB W. STARR, President.
JOHN E. BROOKS. Secretary 1t
NOTICE TO Personal TAXPAYERS
All persons who have not been credited with
the exemption Of one thousand dollars (sl.00O
call at ROOM g, 1880 T Street northwest, 70
learn something TO their advantage J. TAR
BELL DYER, Notary Public uly2o-l2r
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that J. II. saun-
ders Assembly, No 6s, X OF L. is no longer
affiliated with the knights Of Labor. Motifs
viii hereafter b given Of a change.
wM II. HOWARD, u. w.
CHAs. II. WATKINS R. S. It
OFFICE OF THE WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT
COMPANY the Stockholders of the Wash
ington Gas Light Company: Notice i hereby
S:-en that meeting OF the stockholders OF
the Washington Gas Light Company IS called
for and viii be held on the 2Ist DAY OF MAY,
1903, at u O'CLOCK NOON, az the principal
Office Of the company, All Tenth Street north
west, Washington, ID. c., TO consider and ep-
prove a dividend Of $40 a share, payable only
company. declared on May Y, 1903. BY the board
Of directors OF the company subject to the ap-
prevail Of the stockholders OF the company; and
20 transact such other business as may prop
erly come before such meeting.
JOHN r. MCLEAN,
GEORGE T. DUNLOP,
JOHN McILHENNY,
JAMES W. ORAE.
RICHARD II. GOLDSBORoUGH.
WILLIAM B. oRME, Secretary.
Washington, D. c.. May L. 1908
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