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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-24
NAVAL CONTRACTS
ARE PILING UP FAST
Question Whether Yards Can Take
More Business Just Now.

Authorization of additional warships
by the next Congress depends largely
upon the ability of the shipyards of the
country to turn out more warships. The
present congested condition of the ship
building plants Is as great q considera-
ton TO Secretary Moody as any opposi-
ton IN Congress itself against large ma
val construction appropriations.
There are now more than forty war
ships under construction in thirteen
shipyards. and not only is the machinery
Of some yards inadequate for the con-
structfon Of many warshIps at one time.
but II is difficult to obtain prompt de-
hverieF Of the vast amount OF structural
steel material required Under the cir
cumstances the Government is Ioath 20
attempt the construction of any more
ships until the building of the battle
ship Connecticut at the New York navy
yard has proved a success or a failure.
The involved condition Of the shipyard
combines affairs causes the Navy De-
partment to go slow about calculating
the capacity Of any of the yards in plan
ming further naval construction. 1t is
realized that If a companys affairs are
involved and the attention Of its direc-
tors occupied with litigation the work
done Will not be as speedy or satisfac-
tory as otherwise. The Newport News
company probably would be able TO take
on one more battleship, as would the
Cramps, but # has been a noticeable
fact that In recent bidding for battle
ships the Newport News company has
not reached out for more than one ship.
The New York shipbullding Company. at
Camden, N. j.. already has battleship
and cruiser contracted for. The Fore
River company, at Quincy, Mass, is
thought to have about as much Govern
ment work as It can handle.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-24
PRESIDENT WANTS JUDGE
GROSSCUP ON TICKET
Federal Jurist in Chicago Said to Be
Presidents Choice as Running Mate.

President Roosevelt, according to in
formation regarded as reliable. would
like TO see Judge Peter S. Grosscup, of
Chicago, nominated for Vice President
The President, however, scarcely ex-
poets that Judge Grosscup will accept
the nomination. 1t is pointed out that
it is good deal to expect OF a Federal
judge TO leave his life position on the
bench TO become candidate for a four
year position in the Vice Presidency.
A man who talked with President
Roosevelt has discovered that the
Chief Executives preferences In the Sc
lection OF a Vice Presidential candidate,
aside from Judge Grosscup, lean toward
Myron T. Herrick, of Cleveland Mr..
Roosevelt has no objections TO Senator
Beveridge, but he believes the Indiana
man viii do better to remain in the Sen
ate.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-24
SINGERS PRIZE HERE
AND PLACED ON VIEW
Handel Bust Can Be Seen in E. F.
Droop & Sons Window.

The bust of Handel. won as a first
prize by the United Singers of Washing
ton, at the recent saengerfest in BaIti-
more, has been received in this city
and put on exhibition In the show win
dow of z. r. Droop & Sons. PennsyI-
vania Avenue northwest. BETA cen Ninth
and Tenth Streets.
The bust is valued at 81 500, and is an
excellent specimen OF it's kind. II is
in bronze and about three times life
size
When the news was received in Wash
ington that the United Singers Of this
city had won the bust for the excellence
Of their singing, 1t was suggested that
the bust be offered to the District to be
placed in some one of the public parks
or In front of the Carnegie Library.
the prize is considered to be as much
of an honor to thu city as to the
singers themselves. and It was TO i'm
press this fact upon Washington's resi-
dents that the generous offer was made.
II IL Is decided to place the bust in
one of the parks It IS highly probable
that committee will go before Con
gress and request an appropriation for
pedestal to mount it. though many
hold the opinion that the comparatively
small sum required for a suitabIe ped
estal should be raised by popular sub
scription.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-24
REQUEST TO CANCEL
TAXES REFUSED

y. E. Young has asked the Commits
sioners TO have taxes cancelled which
were levied against sixty-six feet ii
ground on Sheridan Avenue and Howard
Avenue. The property belonged to the
Mount Pleasant Congregational Society
and was exempted from special taxes
when water main was laid along How
ard Avenue. This main is held to az
ford water supply for the property and
the owner is unwilling 10 pay for an
Improvement which he alleges is Of no
advantage to him.
The tax on the three lots against
which assessments have been made
amounts to 250. The District Asses
sor. II. II. DarneiIle. has recommended
that the tax stand against the property.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-24
ARMY THREATENED
WITH TROPICAL PESTS
Stringent Methods Employed by Philip
pine Authorities to Prevent Spread.

Health reports from the Philippines
are proving disquieting to the War De-
partment OF late, since they show an
alarming increase OF cholera, bubonic
plague and other tropical diseases. The
most recent death list shows nearly
twenty-five victims of Asiatic cholera in
the army. 1t was hoped that hot
weather would wipe out these epIdemics.
but this has not occurred, and the au-
thorities at Manila have been forced TO
adopt the most stringent methods to
prevent their spread.
Among other precautions taken is IN
order requiring every Chinese citizen
Of Manila to be inoculated with anti
plague serum. AS there are $4,000 Of
such persons, the magnitude of the lob
is apparent. Government nurses (fe-
male), will inoculate the Chinese WON
en-, while the males are cited to appear
at the dispensary for treatment
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-24
FRENCH AMBASSADOR
FOURTH OF JULY ORATOR
M, Jusserand, Secretary Moody, and
Mr.. mcfarland the Speakers.

~ Jules Jusserand. the French ambas-
sador, has consented to remain in
washington until July 4 and deliver an
address at the exercises in celebration
OF Independence Day to be held on the
lawn south OF the White House.
Secretary Moody. ". Jules Jusserand.
and Commissioner Mcfarland viii ba
the three speakers Of the day and will
represent the National Government.
France. and the District government at
the ceremonies Admiral Dewey VIII
also take part in the meeting.
A public meeting on the lawn south
or the White House will be a novelty.
Band concerts have been held there for
years. but the use OF the grounds for a
formal meeting is an innovation. Col.
Thomas W. Symons, who is in charge OF
public buildings and grounds. viii have
beautiful flag decorations arranged on
the south front of the White House AMI
on the speakers stand, which Is 20 be
where the platform for the Marine Band
is located on concert days.
At o'clock on the morning of the
Fourth the military procession, headed
by the Marine Band, will form at ths
Capitol and march along Pennsylvani.
Avenue to the White House, where it
will disband before 10 o'clock, the hour
for the opening OF the exercises in the
White Lot. In case the weather Is un-
favorable the exercises Will be held in
Chase's Theater.
The Marine Band will play at the ex-
ercises. A large male chorus, under the
direction of Percy s. Foster, and a cho-
rus OF school children. under the direc-
ton of z. d. Tracy, will sing.
A neat and attractive badge for the
use Of the fireworks committee OF the
Centennial Celebration, has been adopt
ed by the committee in charge. and will
be ready for distribution on and after
Wednesday morning at the Office Of
Joseph A. Burkhart. room 100. Corcoran
Building The badges are 25 cents each
and should be called for at once, so that
can be ordered by the 9th inst This
ba~ge will entitle members of the COM
mittee to pass through police lines. and
no other badges will be issued.
All Washington markets will close
early on the Fourth of July. w. c. Has
kell. the sealer OF Weights and Meas
ures for the District. has notified the
Commissioners that marketmasters
have communicated to him that they
have arranged with their customers 10
close as follows:
Georgetown Market will close at D.
N.
Eastern Market will open at a. m
and close at D. m
Western Market will open at a. n
and close at noon
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-24
REPORT ON contested
GEORGETOWN STREET

a report has been made to the Com
missioners by the Police Department
concerning the complaints OF the crowd
ed and impossible condition of NJ Street.
IN Georgetown. The heavy traffic on
the street is said TO be responsible for
the congestion. and the only means OF
relief suggested is the opening of Pros
pect Avenue. p and q Streets. and other
main streets leading into the city from
the country. At present tie Police De-
Tartment has plhced all the officers il
can spare on NJ Street. and is doing all
ia its power TO prevent the blocking OF
the street
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-24
SENDING OUT TINE
FROM OBSERVATORY
Whole Continent Spawned in Frac-
ton of Second.

On June 10. when the Government
board. consisting OF Dr. Walcott. Ad-
miral Bowles. General Crozier. DR..
Pinchot. and Mr.. Garfield. visited the
Naval Observatory. a special series Of
tclegraphic time signals was sent out.
beginning at S:55 p. m. and ending at
3. according to the system followed daily
"a, noon. This was for the purpose of
presenting a graphic illustration OF the
possibilities OF the time service as It
has been perfected by the Observatory
in cooperation with the great system
OF the Western Union and other tele-
sraph and telephone companies.
Reports communicated 70 the OBJ
servatory by the Western Union Com
peny show that the signals were trans
mitted with the usual accuracy all over
the country and even beyond the limits
of the United States. SO that during the
FIVE minutes stated the transmitting
clock was practically heard ticking not
only in every telegraph office from
Maine to California, but in the City of
Mexico, Toronto. Havana, Santiago, San
juan. and Kingston, Jamaica.
A telegraphie report from Toronto the
following day stated that the time sig
nails were received there within two
tenths of second OF the time as given
by the Observatory clocks, which recalls
the fact that the midnight signal sent
out last New Year Eve was accu-
Iately timed at the Lick Observatory,
California, and found to have taken but
0.OG Of a second in transmission.
Havana, which got the signal over
the short length OF cable from Key
West, as IT does daily at noon. had ar
ranged to pass IL on automatically to
Santiago, San Juan, and Kingston,
showing that our naval stations at San
Juan and Guantanamo may yet have
time balls for the benefit OF navigators
dropped daily by the clock at the Naval
Observatory in Washington.
From the observatory at the City of
Mexico it was reported that lit IS i'm
possible 20 conduct experiments for
comparing time with Washington at this
time of the year on account Of cloudy
conditions OF the weather" adding that
the Director will be here in July and
confer as to the best time to try the
experiment again.
The various time-ball stations in the
United States received the signals and
several OF them arranged to drop their
time balls at the final click that indi-
Gated p. m, seventy-hfth meridian
Some $4,000 clocks all over the country
were corrected automatically. doubtless
TO the surprise OF those who did not
expect II, and the entire plan, arranged
upon only forty eight hours notice. was
very successfully carried out In every
detail.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-24
WASHINGTON ASYLUM
SEEN BY VISITORS
All Loud in Praise of Management
Of II and Hospital.

The Washington Asylum and the
Washington Asylum Hospital we're visit-
ed Monday afternoon by a party rep
reseIting the conference class OF the
Associated Charities. Dr. d. Percy
Hickling. the visiting physician Of the
hospital, met the visitors at the en-
trance TO the asylum grounds, and con-
Quoted them through the receiving ward
and the four wards located in the sepa-
rate wooden buildings around the cen
trail building where the sick poor are
first received. DR.. Hickling said the chief
need Of the institution was additional
room for patients.
After going through the hospital and
the nurses home, the party gathered in
one of the rooms. where DR.. Hickling
spoke to them especially on the subject
OF the treatment of INDECENT consump-
tives. This hospital is the only one
where consumptive patients. unable to
pay for their treatment. are freely re-
ceived. without any objection on the part
of the hospital authorities. At present
these patients have TO be placed in
wards with other sick people. and DR..
Tickling said It was desirable to es-
tablish separate wards for their benefit.
He said he has been considering. among
other plans, the system OF outdoor
tents. which is used by hospitals in New
York, Philadelphia, and elsewhere.
These are specially commended. because
fresh air and sunshine are the chief
requisites in the treatment of eonsump-
tives.
w. H stoutenburgh, intendent Of
the entire Washington Asylum, next
met the party and conducted them
through the Almshouse proper. Father
Mcguire and Mr.. Weller, who were in
charge Of the party OF visitors, said
they had never seen an almshouse In any
other city which gave evidence of such
a kindly spirit and so much general
comfort in the care of its inmates.
The following were in the party: Mrs.
E. NJ. Clayton, Mrs. Caroline Chevalier,
Miss Blanche L. Birch, Miss Mabel Cls-
Gle, Father Joseph I. Mcguire. Mrs. C.
f. Weller, Mrs. NJ. K Campbell, Mrs.
F. NJ. Tryon, G. A. Billings, c. F. Weller,
Mrs. p N. Weller, Mrs. H. c. Bradley,
Miss J. J. Collins, and Mr.. and Mrs. X.
Freeman.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-24
UNUSUAL COMPLIMENT
To INSURANCE AGENT
F. K. Raymond Made Honorary Member
of Columbia typographical Union.

By the unanimous vote OF CoIum-
bia Typogi aphical Union. No. 1O1, Frank
K. Raymond, well-known local insur-
ance man. recently had conferred upou
him the unusual honor Of having his
name placed on the list of honorary
members of the union Mr.. Raymond has
tie distinction Of having at one time
been one of the speediest printers in
the United States
Although Mr. Raymond has not fol-
lowed his trade for more than a score
OF years. when he was employed on the
Cincinnati Enquirer" a number of
years ago, he made a record for hand
composition which has seldom been
equaled- In 1889 he worked a short while
IN the Government Printing ONCE. but
with that exception Mr.. Raymond has
not done any printing since he severed
hi9 connection with the last paper he
worked On.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-24
TO TRANSFER BUREAU
OF FOREIGN COMMERCE
Statistics to Be Published by De-
partment of Commerce.

July l. the Bureau of Foreign Com
merce of the Department OF State. which
has had charge Of the publication and
distribution of the consular reports. will
be transferred TO the Department OF
Commerce and Labor, in pursuance of
provisions in the act of Congress ap-
proved February IA. 1908, creating that
department. and will be consolidated
with the Bureau OF Statistics. trans
ferred from the Treasury TO the new de-
partment.
Reports from consular officers on com
mercial and industrial subjects will
hereafter be transmitted through the De-
partment OF State TO the Department
Of Commerce and Labor, and the latter
will publish and distribute them.
A new bureau, to be known as the Blu
reau OF Trade Relations, Will, under au-
thority of section II of the act of Feb
ruary IA. 1903. be organized in the De,
partment OF state on the LIST of July, to
formulate. for the instruction OF con-
sular officers. the requests of the Secre-
tary Of Commerce and Labor for such in
formation as pertains to the work OF the
Department of Commerce and Labor; to
transmit consular reports on special
subjects. other than commercial. to vari-
GUS branches of the Government service.
and to compile information for the use
OF the Department OF State in the con
sideration OF questions arising in the
conduct Of official relations with for
eign governments
Requests for consular reports should
hereafter be Thade TO the Department Of
Commerce and Labor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-24
IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED
FOR CARNEGIE LIBRARY

The Washington Public Library Com
mission met yesterday afternoon in the
board room at the District Building and
decided to spend the additional $25. 900
given 70 the library by Andrew Carnegie
in increasing the height of the book
shelves from three to FIVE tiers, and in
decorating the interior halls of the
building.
Bernard r. Green. superintendent of
construction, was instructed TO confer
with Architect Ross, of New York, con-
corning the plans and make the improve
ments Immediately. The money given by
Mr.. Carnegie Will be available whenever
needed.
All the members of the commission at
tended the meeting. and President Mac
farland was in the chair.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-24
BRANkIGAN APPOINTED
IN SPITE OF HIS RELIGION

President Roosevelt has decided to
appoint John Brannigan postmaster at
Cbarleroi, Pa. Mr.. Brannigan is a Ro-
MAJ. Catholic. and there was a food of
protest against him because Of his re-
ilgion.
Representative Acheson OF PennsyI-
vania, who is a Quaker espoused the
cause Of Brannigan and took him to
President Roosevelt. After the Presi-
dent heard the story OF the postofice
fight at ChaTleroi he wrote a message
% Postmaster General Payne on a card
afking him 10 take up the case Mr..
Payne sent a similar message TO Mr..
Bristow on the same card, and the ap-
pointment viii shortly be made.
Mr.. Brannigan says that he viii keep
the card TO leave to his children.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-24
ANOTHER TRADITION
GOES TO SMITHEREENS
Chicago Professor Skaters "Laudibili-
ter" Which Endured for Centuries.

CHICAGO. June 24-The Papal bull
known as "Laudibiliter." over which
controversies have been waged for seven
centuries, is not genuine. according TO
Prof. Oliver Joseph Thatcher. of the
University OF Chicago.
His conclusion is the result of a years
study in the Vatican library. The ''Lau-
dibiliter," so called from the occurrence
of the Latin word in the salutation, has
long been supposed to be a grant made
by Pope Adrian " comforting on Henry
II. OF England, the island of Ireland to
hold in fef
Laudibiliter' cannot have been writ
ten,' says Prof Thatcher, by one who
knew what was essential 10 such a doeu-
menJ. 1t is merely a Latin exercise OF
some twelfth century student"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-24
A Million a Month.

Few people VIII have any quick con-
ception az the enormous significance Of
tac word million" II is well known
that Casearets. Candy CathartIc. un-
doubtediy the most popular laxative
medicini In the world. have a sale of q
million boxes q month. These million
boxes Contain 10000, 900 Cascaret tablets.
which, If laid side by side, would make
row a hundred miles IN length. The
tabietf used in year would reach from
Chicago 20 New York. on the average
over 10000 people take a Cascaret tablet
daily surely wonderful testimonial to
a meritorious article wen advertised,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-24
NEWS FROM ROCKVILLE.

ROCKVILLE, Nd. June PA fire oc-
CURED here at l o'clock yesterday morn
Ing. when the outbuilding adjoining the
u"eiilng house Of s. B. Lyddane, occu-
pied by Mrs. Josephine Glascott. was
entirely destroyed. a loss OF about SIC
The prompt response to the alarm by
eitizens saved the dwelling. which was
damaged to the extent OF about $50.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-24
Foul. LOathsOme,
Disgusting Catarrh
Secure Relief in Ten Minutes.
And a Radical Cure.

Does you head ache? Have you pains
over your eyes2 Is there q constant
dropping In the throat7 Is the breath
offensive? These are certain symptoms
Of cRtarrh. DR.. Agnew's Catarrhal Pow
der will cure most stubborn cases In q
marYelously short time. II you've haC
eetarrh a week it's q sure cure II It's
Of nfty years standing. it's just as eff
fecttve
DR.. Agnew's Pills are the best.
40 doses 10 cents
Sold by f. r. Richardson & Co, Penn
iylvania Avenue and Third Street north
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-24
G0ULDS IN COMPANY THAT
GOES OUT OF BUSINESS

ALBANY. June PA certificate was
filed with the secretary OF state yester-
day of the voluntary dissolution OF the
Atlantic Developing Company Of New
York city The principal stockholders
signing the certificate are Frank jay
Gould aud Helen Miller Gould.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-24
CABLES LAST LINK.

MANILA. June 24.-The Pacific cable
from Guam to Midway Island was land
ed at the latter place yesterday by the
steamer Colonia- The cable ship An
glia left Midway for Honolulu 10 com
plete the connection.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-24
Se-A-YEAR TELEPHONES.

WINSTED, Conn. June 24.-The war
waged between rival telephone compa-
MES has reduced the cost of telephones
In private residences here to 50 a year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-24
MARINE BAND CONCERT.

The United States Marine Band will
give concert this evening at 6 o'clock
at the Capitol. The leader, Lieut.. w. II .
santelmann. has prepared the following
progran.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-24
SOLDIERS, HOME CONCERT.

The program for the concert by the
Soldiers Home Band, John s. NJ. zim-
leader. for this evening, from
$50 TO so o'clock. is as follows:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-24

"The Store That Saves You Honey"
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-06-19

charter broad enough to suit all its peo.
pie.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-06-19


The Scriptures say something TO the
effect that we should do unto othe,s. as.
We would have them do unto us. That:
Is not the exact quotation, which We could
give. because of Bible in our library.
hut 1t answer. the purpose. The saying.
could be applied by some people who al
ways rush to Newspaper ofice with a
program after It has been printed at a
job Office or At rat shop. The news,
paper escapes their minds until after
they get the program all up in type and
run OF in red or blue ink or some other
that strikes their fancy. and then ii oc-
ours To them quite suddenly that the
program would look pretty in print.
Down at Fairmont the other day one
of the prominent Institutions. we are
told. was brought to time by the threat
Of a neEspaper boycott, on account of
the foreign tendencies Of the in-titn-
tion. It had its eyes on distant star.
until something of extraordinary inter
est wa on and then 1t looked Mt the fni
moon hut that constellation suddenly hal
an eclipse. In other words the newspa-
per bucke,l. but the management Of the
institution finally came To time and
promised everything in the failure. There
Il lesson o'be learned from the iacs-
dent.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-06-19

Judge. Reese Blizzard has set new
fashion in dealing out justice, which
might be good idea for others of the
judiciary to adopt. He assisted IN I'M
welcome visitor out of his office by dex-
terorsly applying the toe of his number
ten to a convenient spot of the intruder's
anatomy. We don't blame the judge
a. he has to stand for plenty of kicks
when two legal brothers begin to mix it.
Justice may be blind, but in this case
the judge must have suspended the rules.
at any rate he picked the right spot when
he rendered his decision.