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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23
4 AM OUT OF POLITICS
AND AM NOT RETURNING"
Richard Croker ReiteTates Declaration
That He Has Retired.

LONDON, Jan 23.-Richard Croker is
not intending to return to New York.
In proof Of this intention he has issued
the following statement:
Connie Regis, Vantage. Jan. Ell
wish to say now and for all time TO
come that I am out Of politics and am
not returning.
RICHARD CROKER"
NEW YORK. Jan. 23.-CharIas F Nur-
ply leader of Tammany Hall. said yes
rardaT-
Il have heard many stories about Mr.
Cookers return 70 this country, but per
souaUy know nothing about them. do
not believe however. that if ne should
Teturu-w1;ch I doubt-he would take
any part N politics,
Il viii say that I was elected leader
of Tammany Hall by the members of the
executive committee, and I viii remain
leader unttL the members Of that com
wittee choose another OF see fit TO put
me out"
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Continued from First Psge-)

The unprecedented activity Of Sena-
tor Hanna, chairman Of the national Re
publican committee. in advocating the
adoption Of the majority report Of the
Committee on Territories in regard TO
Statehood legislation nearly equals the
energy displayed by Senator Beveridge
in an effort to prevent the Senate from
repeating the IrreparabIa error which ad-
nitted Nevada to the Union on q basis
equal to that enjoyed by the Western
States that are continuing to increase
in wealth and population, and which
have proved themselves competent TO
take their place among the Common
weaIths showing rapid advancement
The attitude Of Senator Hanna is at
tracing attention and comment Be
cause Of his position at the wheel of
the Republican ship and his uudisputed
good judgment as a leader, the Repub-
Itcau Senators who have favored the ad-
mission Of Arizona and New Mexico as
States are beginning to wonder Il their
decision had not been hastily reached
The fact that Senator Hanna never
makes up his mind on an important
legislative matter until he has thor
oughIy .canvassed the situation from all
sides, has been food for thought for
many Senators in regard to other mat
ters of legislation His position was not
shown on the floor OF the Senate until a
few days ago. II is believed now that
q change in the lineup is beginning to
take place
Senator Quay's forces have declared
that there will be no weakening on the
part OF those who are trying to drive
he Senate into taking an action that
may be regretted. It was not believed
possible by the ripper judgment of the
Senate that such an extreme measure
would be taken. For this reason the
lines we're not drawn as close in the
Senate as they win be from this time
on. The so-caUed test vote which vas
taken Wednesday has shown that the
division is practically on party lines.
With a number OF the immature mem
hers numbered with the Democratic
Senator's
BY this statement il is not intended
chat the impression shall be convened
that Senator Quay is regarded as an i'm
nature member. But his position has
many times been explained by the per
sonal axes he has to grind It has
been asserted many times that friends
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23
JAPANESE ART STUDIES
EXHIBITION Is OPENED
Number Of People Attracted to Corcoran
Gallery to See Unique Pictures.

An exhibition OF Japanese art studies
was opened yesterday at the Corcoran
Gallery and attracted number OF
sgeoPle interested IN this work. There
Sls probably no branch OF painting or
. drawing so popular just now as studies
Of Japanese life and the collection ez-
hibited is one Of the most artistic ever
shown in this city.
There are between seventy and eighty
pictures which are the work OF two
artists, Tejiro Hssekawa and Siro Saka-
bayasbi. in which are portrayed char
aeteristc japanese scenes and customs.
One Of the most unique and Interesting
groups IS that showing the prevailing
mode Of japanese architecture. Among
the studies are "a Farmers Water
Wheel" Sunset - Temple Tower, XII
oto, and many other picturesque scenes
Many Of the studies are done on silk.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23
COFFEE HEART.
Life Insurance Companies Now Recog-
nize the Disease.

The "Distetic and Hygienic Gazette 81
a famous authority, said in a recent is
sue: Medical examiners for life in
surance companies have added the term
Coffee Heart to their regular cIassi-
fication Of the functional derangements
OF that organ. It's effect is in shorten
ing the long beat OF the heart. Coffee
IopeTs, they say, are plentiful and as
much tied to their cups as the whfskey
topper. The effect Of coffee upon the
heart is more lasting and consequently
worse than that of liquor.
4 well known physician specialist Of
LaQoga, indiana. tells how he treats
Such cases. He has had many such He
he says 4 viii mention one case in my
pTactice-Mrs. H, age ffty-four. verv
ae"hy, family history good. had been
LOT more than three years a constant
sufferer from headache, heart trouble
aud smotheTiug spells. accompanied by
nervousness. Had to lie down when at
taehed ny these spells. She was treating
all the time bat got worse
II soon found out that she had coffee
heart and promptly cured her in this
way ] forbade her coffee and put her
on Postum Cereal Coffee instead. She
reported in five weeks and said she had
not had bad spell since and felt sound
anq Well This was four years ago and
she is now picture Of perfect health
and happiness.
This Is only one case out OF MANY.
knew the DOCTORS bills would be small
but 1 also knew the case would brfns
lots Of others to me. Few people realize
the great value of Postum Ii Is NOT a
'cure-aiI but il has been the means Of
relief 70 perhaps more people than any
one thing ever introduced in the AmarI-
can bill Of fare. ] have seen some won
derful results from its use. 80 Name given
by Postum Co, Battle Greek, Mich.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23
PROF. ALGER'S ESSAY ON
NAVAL GUNNERY WINS
Gold Medal, Cash, and Life Membership
IN Naval Institute.

ANNAPOLIS. Md. Jan 2s-The board
of control OF the Naval Institute met
To-Day and awarded the gold medal ana
prize offered annually.
The Naval Institute is composed Of
United States naval officers in all parts
Of the world. II offers every year a
prize consisting Of a gold medal $40
in cash, and life membership IN the in
stitute. 10 The. person who presents the
best essay on subject nearly related
TO the navy.
Prof. P. F. Alger. Z. s. n. whose es-
say was on "Gunnary in che Navy;
Causes Of It's TRferIority and Its REM
edy." was awarded the prize
Honorable mentions we're awarded 20
Lieuts- ]. II. Reid. C. l. Eussey, and e
E Beach.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23
GENERAL MILES WOULD
NOT WAIT To SEE THE CAR
Leaves St Petersburg for Berlin With
His Party.

ST. PETERSBURG Jan. 23-GeneraI
Miles and his party left here yesterday
after exchanges Of official calls.
The United States embassy was mott
fed that the Gar desired General Miles
presence ct the first court ball OF the
season, his maiesty's indisposition from
influenza preventing his reception prior
TO that function. but the General was
unable 10 wait
General Miles was detained at Moscow
while on his way here owing to one OF
bis servants suffering from smallpox.
The man was left in a hospital there
and the Generals baggage was disin-
fected.
General Miles and his staff viii arrive
in Berlin on Saturday.
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CONTINUED from First Psse3

Hunt0n. who he said was interested,
and who he wished to aid
Q.-Have you told all?
A.-Yes; I think all except the minor
details of our conversation.
Mr. Rizey-Did he say anything to in
dicate that ne came on any other bust
ness2
A--No, sir. Nothing at al.
Mr. Roberts-Did you know that Dob
lin had been lobbyist at any time?
Al only knew of one instance when
he was accused Of being lobbyist.
Mr. Roberts referred to the incident
when DobIin vas ordered out Of the
chamber in the New York city hall
when the Metropolitan franchise was
under consideration Objection was
made, but LESSER was allowed to say
that his recollection was that Doblin
was using a telephone booth when an
alderman came along and wanted 10
use il, and ordered DobIin out LessIer
said he had no knowledge Of Doblin
being a lobbyist, and he did not believe
he was.
LESSER said his secretary was present
when he had the conversation with Nc
Cullaoh
Mr. MeCullagh's Position.
Mr. TayIer then questioned LESSER in
regard 70 Mr.. McCulIagh's connection
with the offer LESSER said that N
April or MAY. while IN Cincinnati, he
had received ; telegram from him stat
ing that NJ. Mcl'uIlagh wished to see him.
Il wrote Nr- McCulIagh and when re
turned he informed me that the sub
Ject matter on which he wished to see
me had passed
Later. at Atlantic City. LessIer went
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23
CITIZENS MASS MEETING.

A mass meeting OF the citizens of
BrOokIand D. c. viii he held under
the auspices Of she Brookland Citizens
Association at the Methodist Church.
Tenth and Joliet Streets. at o'clock
this evening. Several addresses Will be
made by prominent residents Of Brook
land. among them viii be A F Kiunan.
president OF the association. who viii
speak on The citizens of the Brook
land Association"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23
KEENAN, WILL LFCTURE

The devastation Of ST. Pierre viii be
the subject Of an address by George
KEENAN, the distinguished traveller, lee
tureT and writer, before the members
Of the National Geographic Society II
National Rifles armory this evening
Ar. KEENAN, visited Martinique directI~
after the eruption Of Mt. PeIee.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23
TENNESSEANS MUST LIVE
IN BIG TOWNS To BUY DRINKS
Bill Prohibits Sale of Liquor in Places
With Less Than 5000 Inhabitants.

NASHVILLE. Tenn. Jan 28.-In q
short time only. eight cities in the State
Of Tennessee viii have the privilege or
selling intoxicating liquors as a bev-
erage.
These cities are Nashville. Memphis.
Knoxville. Chattanooga, Jackson. Bris-
toI. Columbia, and CIarksviIe- All Other
cities and villages viii be dry.
This revolution in the liquor traffic in
Tennessee will be brought about by the
adams bin. which viii be passed soon
by the state Legislature. The measure
was carried in the Senate yesterday by a
vote Of % 10 70, and it is expected 10
pass the House by a large majority.
The bill prohibits the sale Of liquor ~
towns OF less than ; .000 inhabitants.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23
STRANGLES TO DEATH
WHILE EATING A STEAK

SPRINGFIELD, Mo, Jan. 23.-James
W Spencer strangled 10 death last night
while eating a steak in the restaurant
Ct the Frisco Department. He was fifty
five years old and a superintendent Of
bridge construction.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23
DIED.

CONNOR-On Thursday, january -. 1903. at
II p m, after a long and painful illness, which
she bore with iorrjtude and resignation, MAR
GAIIET, the beloved wife q The late Patrick
COunur
Funeral from her late residence. 1919 p
Street northeast, Monday January D. 1861. 1T
$3.50 a m, thence 20 s. Joseph's Church
where solemn high mass viii be said for the
repose q her soul. Relatives and friends re-
spectfull5 invited 10 attend. ja23-2t
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23
CALL FOR MAIL POUCHES.

call has been issued by the Post
Office Department for ali postmasters 70
Immediately forward to Washington an
mail sacks and pouches not needed for
Immediate use. i is estimated thu
20. 600 mail sacks and pouches are lying
IDLE In the many postofHces Of the
United States. while there IS a shortage
in others.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23
HEIR ANNOUNCES ILLNESS
OF EMPEROR OF AUSTRIA

VIENNA, Jan. 23.-At a public bail
here yesterday the heir to the throne.
Prince Francis Ferdinand. stated that
the Emperor was unable TO attend ow-
ing to continued i'll health.
This statement Is a fat contradiction
Of the official announcements, which
we're that the Emperor was in perfect
health. The Princes announcement has
caused great anxiety
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23
RIECHSTAG'S PRESIDENT
RESIGNS HIS OFFICE

BERLIN. Jan. 23.-In the reichstag to-
day Vice President StoIberg read a let
ter from Count BalIestrem. resigning the
presidency OF the body. IN view of the
disturbances in debate in the past week
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23
JAPAN TO TEST ENGINES
GF THREE COUNTRIES

BIRMINGHAM. England, Jan. 23.-Tha
Post" today says that the japanese
test Of American. British, and Japanese
locomotives. with the idea OF placing
extensive orders for the class most sat
ielactory.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23
IRONMASTER KRUPP LEFT
FORTUNE OF I87,ooo.ooo MARKS

BERLIN. Jan 23,-The fortune OF the
late Herr Krupp. which decreased in the
last three years. is officially stated to
be Isl. coo geo marks
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23

Capt. George Fisher. OF Company 8.
First Maryland Regiment and Capt J.
". Downey, assistant surgeon. Of the
same regiment, have finished the work
of mastering into the military service
OF the State a number Of young men Of
Rockville and vicinity for the purpose
Of recognizing Company X. which was
attached to the First Regiment during
the war with Spain. and which disband-
ed upon the cessation of hostiIities.
More than the necessary number OF
members were secured. The election OF
officers resulted as follows: Captain.
Thomas NJ Talbot; first lieutenant,
William NJ Reading; second lieutenant.
William Russell Brewer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23
NEWS OF ROCKVILLE.

ROCKVILLE. Nd. Jan. 23-Howard
A Masruder. who lives in the lower
section Of thlE county. through his at
torHey, Robert B. Peter, has entered
suit for $4,000 damages against the
Washington and Rockville Electric
Railway Company. The declaration al
Ieges that the plaintiff boarded a car
Of the defendant company for the pur-
pose Of riding from Rockville to Be
thesda Park and when about half a
mile from Rockville was elected rom
the car, presumably because the con
ductor thought he was too long in pro
ducing his fare. and that at the time
the plaintiff was reaching II lis pocket
for the necessary amount The decla-
ration further states that in being put
off the car the plaintiff sustained Sc
rious cuts and bruises
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23

\ movement Is on foot among the
members Of the Rockville NJ E. Church
South TO have the congregation with
draw from the Rockville circuit. com
posed Of the churches Of Rockville. Po-
tomac, Goshen, and Emory This is de-
sired in order that the Rockville church
may have pastor who will devote his
whole time to its work
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23

ALEXANDRIA, Va. Jan. 23.-Charlss
A. Ward. an apprentice in the machine
shops Of the Southern Railway Company
here. was killed in the shops Of .he
company yesterday afternoon while in
the discharge OF his duty. by a heavy
driving bar of a dead engine" falling
on him and literally crushing out his
life. He lived but half an hour after
The accident occurred and never regain
ed consciousness after being struck by
he DRIVING bar
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23

the driving bar.
In the corporation court yesterday af-
ernoon fudge Louis c. Barley granted
an injunction and appointed q receiver
for the Mechanics Building Association
No 9. OF this city. upon the applica-
ton Of c. c. CarIin. attorney for Mrs.
Roberta Hill The petition alleges that
the association is hopeIessly insolvent
and unable to pay dividends which have
been declared and unable TO meet its
other obligations to stockholders and
creditors. and that the association since
January. 1902. has been practically dor
mant, none Of the stockholders having
paid in any dues and none receiving pay
ments from the association.
The liabilities Of the association are
placed at about $50 600 and the esti-
mated assets at $4,000, not including
the amounts due on dividends. The fol
lowing are the officers of the associa-
ton, John 5. Beach, president; S. H.
Lunt, treasurer. F. F. MaubuTy. secTe-
tary- The above-named officers with
Iessrs. w. H. Smith and R. ". Arnold
constitute the board Of directors.
+ F. Maubury, secretary Of the as
ISOLATION. was appointed receiver Of the
association By the court and gave bond
in the sum Of 1000.
The Presbytery of the Chesapeake
held a meeting in the Second Presby-
terrain Church here yesterday, for the
purpose of considering the feasibility Of
establishing a Southern Presbyterian
Church in Washington, D c. Rev. Wal
ter H. Robertson was chosen moderator
and K. Kemper clerk
The cases of James Richards, jr., and
ollie RodIer. charged with arson. have
teen set for trial in the corporation
court on Tuesday next. The case Of
Temple Wilson. negro. charged with ma
licious cutting, has also been set for the
same day.
The Mercantile Railway Building and
Loan Association has purchased from
W H. Smith five frame houses and lots
on The east side Of Alfred Street. be
tween Oronoco and PendIeton Streets.
The funeral of Mrs. Bridget Kelly.
wife Of Thomas Kelly. who died last
IL edEesday morning AT her home. north
west corner Of Alfred and Wolfe Streets.
took place at 1920 o'clock this morning
rom s. Nary's Catholic Church, and
Tas attended by large number OF reIa-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23

r. A Wiley has purchased. through
Samuel II. Lunt, auctionoer. Bon Air
Alexandria county, for the sum of s., 800.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23

The cases of James Richards, jr., and
ollie Rodler. charged with arson. have
Keen set for trial in the corporation
court on Tuesday next. The case Of
Temple Wilson. negro. charged with ma
Iicious cutting, has also been set for the
same day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-23

The Mercantile Railway Building and
W H. Smith five frame houses and lots
on the east side Of Alfred Street. be
tween Oronoco and PendleJon Streets.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-12
SNAILS AND WORMS
They Are Driven from Ground In Large
Numbers by Electric


Munich Germany Correspondence scien,
tific American. -. -.
It was largely thru an incidental OBJ
servation that I was led to carry out a
series of experiments for the purpose Of
Kidding soils of worms, snails and like
creatures. I conceived the idea of drying
by means Of electricity a mold which had
been constructed directly on the soil.
Shortly after turning on the current no
ticed that worms were hurriedly strug
Cling out of a neighboring bed. In crawl
ing from one clod to another they Writhed
as if in pain. It seemed to me that the
effect observed could have been produced
only by the electric current. Indeed, the
worms seemed to be immensely relieved
and to return to their normal condition
when the current was interrupted. .>..
After the first observation I carried out
a number Of experiments. One terminal
of an electrical circuit Of 40 volts was
thrust into the EARTH the terminal being
comprised of brass rods. The effect pro-
duced was even greater than that which I
first studied. Within radius Of two me-
tiers the worms and snails emerged from
the earth and crawled out of the influence
of the electrical current. In this manner,
by employing several brass rods, I sue
ceeded in driving all the worms out of a
bit of land. -rH..
The current used is of comparatively
feeble strength. The voltage however
must be cOrrrespOndingly high. I believe
that the remarkable effect of electricity
On plants, which has been studied of late
years rather narrowly, is to be attributed
not so much to any beneficial influence on
the plant itself as to the determination OF
the parasites that nest about the roots.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-12
CHICAGO GRAIN
OPENING WAS IRREGULAR, BUT MARKET
FIRMS UP LATER.

Chicago Aug. 12.-Cables and the weather
were against the wheat market to-day and open
ing prices were somewhat irregular September
being 1se to Is @Ac lower at 79A @79Bc to
mand and with only light offerings prices be-
came frmer September advancing to S0A q
SOasc. Trading in general was only moderate.
Minneapolis and Duluth reported receipts of
1O4 cars, which with local receipts of lit cars,
16 of contract grade, made total receipts for
last week and 495 cars Il year ago.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., SOA @SO3sc; old.
sos @SO1ac; December, SOS oslo; old, 81 @
size; May, S3@S31sc.
sou @s1c; No. hard, winter, 79@791Ac; No.
hard, winter 7sc; No: northern spring.
s5c; No. 2 northern spring, s3@s4c; No.
spring, 7S@S2c.
cables, small receipts and all improved cash
demand There was good demand for May at
the start, with some covering by shorts who
were somewhat alarmed at the cold weather In
the corn belt. September was up shade to
&c at 521s @52Ac to 52Ac at the opening, and
demand, the price quickly advanced to 52Mc
Local receipts were ia cars, with 80 OF contract
grade.
and caused considerable buying thruont the day
which resulted in a strong tone The close wa!
near the top, with September &c higher at 527 sc
Observation-Disclosures, 521ac; September
52Yc Deeembsr Sa@ HSs . May 5sh $685. Vs.
Oats opened Arm on an improved cash de
mand, September being unchanged to 1sc high
! err at 34hc to 34tsc: Local bulls bought Ma!
! and December quite freely and prices were wei
rsfes rs faes 4Mc
Cash Oats-No. 2, 80 1852 1Sc; No. 8, BIZ @32c
| The following was the range of prices:
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-12
PRICES ARE HIGHER
Animated Buying Movement Carries
the Active List Up or 2
Points.
Profit Taking Checks the Rise, but
the Decline Was Only
Fractional.

New York, Aug 12.-Withi the exception
OF decrease Of u in Canadian Pacific,
opening prices We're higher turnout. Met
ropolltan Street Railway rose point and
advances reached large fractions in New
York Central, Pennsylvania, st. Paul,
Union Pacific and Consolidated Gas. The
market was moderately active.
An animated buying movement carried
the active list from l to points over last
night including the prominent stocks Of
all the leading groups. st. Paul was con-
sp1cuous with a rise Of more than 2.
Among the specialties North American
gained On, Wheeling & Lake Erie first
preferred, Minneapolis & ST. Louis AZ,
consolidated Gas 4, General Electric and
| United States Express 81, Delaware &
Hudson 8. Westinghouse Electric 2h and
sugar M, Prices were still advancing
| vigorously at II o'clock.
Inc rapidity of the advance invited
profit taking, and when prices turned
downWards the activity Of the market
abruptly terminated United States Steel
Tell traction under last night and
ferred reacted to ". The reaction
generally was a fraction Westinghouse
Electric rose 71k and Hooking Valley 3.
| Prices recovered somewhat before noon.
Bonds were irregular.
! Reading was sold down about a point,
with some effect on the list, but that
stock rallied strongly to 5oA and the
market recovered in sympathy. Seaboard
Air Line tours rose and on the curb the
stocks OF that company advanced 25a and
~ on rumors that control had passed.
The market advanced to the best prices of
the day under the leadership of the Rock
Island stocks, the common rising 2Ac and the
preferred 24sc on rumors of the absorption of
| the seaboard air line. Minneapolis & st. Louis
gained H., the preferred 4, Smelling g. the
| preferred 3s, and paper preferred 2M. The
advance halted again, but prices were well
| maintained. -
Stock quotations reported for The Journal
by y atson & Co., Chamber of Commerce, Mime
apolis. ..s...a
Closing figures are bid ...- .s.