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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-20
POISON EATERS ADJOURN
FOR A SUMNER RECESS
Or. Wiley's Food Experiment Squad
Takes a Vacation.

DIR. H. w. Wiley has disbanded his
squad of poison eaters. For the rest OF
the summer his bright young men may
eat anything they please. just so 1t is
not adulterated. on October 1 they will
return to the poison diet, and If they
survive, the experiments will be con-
eluded some time in the winter.
DR.. Wiley selected twelve young men
in the Government service, to whom he
fed food adulterated in divers ways
with borax and boracic acid. His OBJ
ject was to find how much harm was
done to people fed on such food. and to
see If he could not demonstrate that the
European powers were wrong in shut
ting out American meats on account OF
the adulteration.
The young men were first fed on alb
solutely pure food for ten days in order
to get them into a perfectly healthy
condition Then began the poison diet.
At first the poison was administered in
small doses in capsules, but that had
bad effect and was stopped
Then came the real experiments. Bo-
az anu DpAdEAI aSla were mixed Win
the food as it is done commercially.
The weight and condition Of each man
was noted each day and a careful record
kept OF the changes, as is done in hos
pitfalls.
Instead Of being known by names the
men were given numbers, which was
done to prevent embarrassment when
the report is published and to prevent
food dealers whose products may be
criticised from attempting to persuade
any of the men TO repudiate portions OF
the report.
The amount Of food given each man
was weighed with care. Overlooking
was not encouraged and the doctor pre-
ferred 20 have his men rise from the
table slightly hungry, as he thinks the
average American eats too much any
how.
The men were pledged not to eat any
thing except at the doctors table and
measures were taken TO see that the
pledges were kept.
The experiment with salycilic acid IS
to determine the injurious qualities Of
that drug as an adulterant- II is used
to keep sweet much Of the communion
wine used in churches, and in cider and
grape juice for the same purpose. In
some States II is a penal offense to use
the acid as an adulterant.'
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-20
CAPTAIN SKINNER'S
ACCOUNT BALANCED
Comptroller Decides Charge Against
Him Was Unlawful.

For nearly a score Of years the name
Of Capt J. o. Skinner has stood on
the books OF the War Department as a
debtor of the Government in the sum
Of s5O5. Comptroller Tracewell, Of the
Treasury Department, has decided that
the charge was not lawful and the ac-
account has been balanced.
Captain Skinner was assistant surgeon
and acting medical storekeeper of the
United States Army in 1884 and 1885, and
at that time had charge OF the Army
Medical Museum. He bought for the
museum a number OF pictures OF de-
ceased Surgeons General Of the army
which had been designed for the mu-
scum.
The Auditor for the War Department
declined TO authorize this expenditure,
and s5O5 was suspended in the settle
ment OF the account. The Second Comp
troller took up the question and decided
that Captain Skinner should reimburse
the Government for the amount ex-
pended for the portraits. Captain Skin
ner never paid the account. and, there
fore. 1t has stood against him.
The Comptroller of the Treasury now
decides that Captain SINNERS conten-
ton was right
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-20
FATHER CURRAN HERE
FROM WILKESBARRE, PA.

The Rev. Father J. J. Curran. of
Wilkesbarre, Pa. whose efforts did much
TO end the trouble between the miners
and operators in the big coal strike, is
at the Arlington. He is here to call
upon the dignitaries of the church ut
the Catholic University and also to see
the President.
Father Curran praised President
Roosevelt and President Mitchell. of
the mineworkers. for their efforts in
bringing about arbitration of the recent
strike, and concluded:
Matters are. of course. still I'M
settled. and IL Will be some time before
they settle down / do not believe.
however, that there is likely 10 be an
other strike. as the miners are now
more than willing TO leave all OF their
troubles with the operators to arbitra-
ton"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-20
LAWN FETE OF THE
SPANISH WAR VETERANS

The principal feature of the Spanish
War Veterans lawn fete last evening
was the concert by the Soldiers Home
Band. under the leadership OF Prof
Zimmerman. At the conclusion Of the
band concert the assemblage enjoyed
Witnessing the attractive features under
the many cOlOred electric lights. To-
night will conclude the fete. which has
been very successful
a sufficient sum has been realized 10
enable the District corps to comply with
all requirements which will attend the
occupancy Of the new hall Of the corps.
7l9 Sixth Street northwest. No admis-
sion fee will be charged at the fete this
evening An entertaining program has
been arranged and an enjoyable time is
assured all who attend Camp will be
broken and taps sounded at II o'clock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-20
Pilgrims Dinner.

Pilgrims Dinner.
The Pilgrims Society of London gave
it's first annual dinner at Princes Res
taurant last night. George Wyndham,
chief secretary for Ireland. was the
guest OF honor.
Senator Chauncey Depew. Perry Bel
mont, Lord Fairfax, Gen. Sir George
White. Gen. Sir Ian Hamilton, secre-
tary Carter. and Captain Stockton. of
the United States embassy; James Mac
donald. the Duke OF Newcastle, Lord
Napier, Sir Gilbert Parker, Richard
Peabody. Sir John Puleston, the Prince
of Thurn and Taxis, Sir Horace Wal
pole. C. F. Moberly Bell. of the Lon
don Times" Egerton Castle, and Sir
Arthur Conan Doyle were among the
guests. W. NJ. Sinclair. Archdeacon Of
London, presided. Lindsay Russell, the
founder of the society, was present, and
received from his fellow members a
silver loving cup. This presentation
proved an interesting feature of the
post-prandial exercises.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-20
T. HEALEY TO SUCCEED
JUDGE SHIRAS IN IOWA

That State Senator Thomas Healey, OF
Fort Dodge, Iowa. will succeed Judge
oliver p. Shiras. OF the United States
court for the Northern district of Iowa.
is conceded in Iowa political circles.
Judge Shiras has announced that he will
resign November l. He will be seventy
years old In October.
Senator Healey is the logical candi-
date for the place TO be vacated by
Judge Shiras. He has the support OF
Secretary Shaw. Solicitor of the Urea
sury O'Connell. and Director Of the
Mint Roberts. Governor Cummins, OF
Iowa, is Senator Healey's warmest
friend. In addition to all this support
Senator Healey is backed by the fact that
he is recognized as one of the most
brilliant lawyers in Iowa. 1t is not like
ly that there will be any pronounced OPP
position to his appointment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-20
LOUISIANA MOSQUITOES
ROUT SURVEYING PARTY
Prof. Baylor Forced to Flee Before
Onslaught of insects.

NEW ORLEANS, June 2O.-Louisiana
mosquitoes have forced a Government
surveying party to abandon its work and
fee for their lives.
A short time ago Prof J. B. Baylor,
Of the United States Coast and Geodetic
Survey, came 10 Louisiana to survey the
oyster reefs on the coast. The State oy-
ster commission turned over to Prof.
Baylor the commissions schooner, the
Majestic. After spending several days
on the coast. Prof Baylor found it was
impossible to continue in the face of the
mosquitoes.
He announced that the lives of mem
bers OF his party were at stake and
abandoned the survey. The party viii
return to Washington, where they will
remain until winter. when the survey
will be resumed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-20
DOT CONTEST WILL Be
OVER AT MIDNIGHT
Judges Selected Who Will Make
Award of Prizes.

When the clocks chime midnight to-
night the wonderful dot contest which
has been IN progress under the auspices
of The Times Will close. 1t will then
be too late for late enthusiasts TO join
the army of counters which has kept
interest in the contest at a high rate.
From the time the little paragraphs
in the paper announced that the dots
were coming readers OF The Times pre-
pared TO solve the problem which has
baffied other cities for several months
Everyone felt confident of guessing the
correct number. for numerous methods
suggested themselves. and the solution
seemed the easiest thing in the world.
However, when the dots arrived and
the contestants got down to business
they found that 1t was not such plain
sailing. Time after time the little fig
ures were gone over, each time bringing
a different answer. Loads of pins were
brought into service. and each dot
punched that 1t would not be counted
a second time. but somehow they man
aged to elude the attention of the coun-
ter. and variously different answers
were the result
Amusing anecdotes relating to the
worries and troubles encountered in he
contest have been printed from time to
time. These have. in many instances.
beer communicated to The Times by
persons directly concerned.
While the prizes TO be awarded to the
successful counters are eagerly sought.
# seems TO be the main ambition OF
everyone interested in the contest 10
prove that he is right and that his way
OF solving the problem is the only cor
rect one
Arguments ~ the dozen have been
brought about through the disagree
ment OF counters regarding the method
OF solving the problem. Friendships
have been endangered and love affairs
gone anything but smoothly under he
influence OF the counting fever. Where
trolley parties and sails down the river
used to claim the attention OF young
people. the dots have stepped in and
demanded not only time but vast
AMOUNT OF mental energy and much fe-
ItraiBt OF personal feeling.
All kinds Of rows have been precipi-
tated and when the contest is finally
decided # Will be interesting 10 note
whether these persons who have lost
their self-control in counting the elusive
little figures Will let bygones be by
cones. and make uD the quarrels with
relatives and friends.
Although the contest will close at mid
night tonight any answers which are
sent through the mail. and which are
postmarked before u O'Clock tonight
viii be entered with the others which
arrive earlier
The judges in whose hands The Times
has felt advisable 70 leave the result
have kindly consented TO take upon
themselves the burden OF the work and
assert the correct from the incorrect
Barry Buckley. secretary Of the Bust
ness Mems Association: W. S. Knox. ex,
president OF the Business Mems AssOcia-
ton, and George Lewis. advertising man
ager for Saks & Co.. will be the judges
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-20
FUNERAL OF MRS. GILES.

Funeral services over the body OF Mrs.
Esther p. Giles, who died Thursday
morning. will be held next Monday from
the home of her sons. at American Uni
versity Park. Services will be at Ed
brooke NJ. E. Church, Tenleytown. and
interment will be made at Rock Creek
Cemetery. Mrs. Giles is survived by
four children. She was a daughter OF
the late Samuel Weatherly. and was
born at Wicomico. Nd. In 1892.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-20

and carries a number of well-known
people. among them Baron Ludovic
Moncheur. Belgian minister to the
United States; Rear Admiral Edward
Hickman Gheen, U. S. N. and Miss
Lille Hamilton French. the well-knOwn
writer.
Other Washington residents sailing
are Mrs. Alfred f. Bates and Miss
Bates. Miss Sarah c. Ebersole. Mr.. and
Mrs. Theo. H. Ristine and family, Miss
Florence Twitchell. and Miss Anna Z.
Black. Mrs. Selma Boyer, Of Alexandria,
Va. will also sail
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-20
SALARY TOO SMALL
TO INDUCE MEN TO STAY

A. A. Alexander, recently appointed as
stenographer at Police Headquarters.
has resigned his position to accept a
similar appointment in the Department
Of Agriculture. In accepting the resig-
nation. Major Sylvester has called at
tention 10 the difficulty OF retaining
clerks In this department on account OF
the small salaries. The matter Will
probably again be brought up at the next
session of Congress.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-20
ASKS PARDON FOR DESERTER.

Simon Wolf saw the President yester-
day to urge him to pardon a Washington
boy who enlisted in the navy and de-
serted. The Lad has not been found
and his parents. who reside in this city,
are greatly concerned for his welfare.
They believe that II a pardon is grant
ed the boy may return TO his home.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-20
STUDENTS EXAMINED FOR
ADMISSION TO THE BAR

One hundred and thirty-seven stu
dents OF the Georgetown Law School. in
GLIDING three women. appeared yesterday
Al the Law School building on Street
northwest TO take the preliminary ex-
aminations for admission 10 practice be-
fore the District bar The examinations
will be concluded today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-20
NEWS FROM EXPLORER.

LONDON. June 2O.-A telegram re-
ceived here announces the arrival at
Ada Abeba. capital OF Abysinnia. OF the
expedition. headed by w. N Mcmillan.
Of St. Louis. Mo. who is to explore the
whole course OF the Blue Nile. to ascer-
tain its trade navigability from Central
Abyssinia to the Mediterranean.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-20

Secretary Root left Washington yes
t1rday afternoon for Clinton. N Y, to
pass Sunday with his family. He will
remain for the commencement exercises
of Hamilton College. his alma mater.
next week 10 witness the graduation OF
his son and namesake Elihu Root, jr.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-20
SEWER CHAINMEN APPOINTED.

Robert A. Conard, Lawrence b. Fay
and Thomas r. Senior have been ap-
pointed chainmen in the sewer division
OF the District Engineering Department
at a salary of 1925 a day Stuart J.
Gass, chairman in the District Survey
ors Office. has been transferred to the
sewer division OF the Engineering De-
partment and Frank c. Wight has been
appointed chairman IN the Surveyors
Office at a salary of $225 a day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-20
HAMILTON FISH REPORTS
ALL QUIET IN NEW YORK

Hamilton Fish. assistant United States
treasurer at New York. was in Wash
ington yesterday. He conferred with
Assistant Secretary Of the Treasury
Charles II. Keep in regard to promo
lions in the subtreasury and told Mr.
Keep that few changes would be made
in the New York office beyond some
promotions which he will recommend TO
the department within the next few
weeks. No general shakeup is contem-
Mated
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-20
MRS. BLUEBEARD ON TRIAL.

BERLIN. June 2o.-The trial of a So
called female Bluebeard." Frau Prey
godda. began yesterday. Her fifth hus-
band. Przygodda. hotel keeper. caught
her putting arsenic IN his coffee and re-
membered that her other husbands died
suddenly. The authorities exhumed their
remains and found arsenic In each OF
them
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-20
HIDE OF MOUNTAIN GOAT
GIVEN TO THE PRESIDENT

Major Carpenter, u. s. A.. has pre-
rented the President with the he III and
kin of large mountain goat. The ami
nal was Shot by Major Carpenters son
IL Utah
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-20
Foreign
Gossip.
Notes From Abroad.
Ball at Windsor.

Ball at Windsor.
The King and Queen entertained 500
persons at a ball In Windsor Castle last
night. The dancing took place in the
Scots Guards contributing the music.
Supper was served in st. Georges Hall.
All the members of the royal family
were present, and among the American
guests were the United States ambassa-
dor and Mrs. and Miss Choate, and Mr.
and Mrs Henry White and their daugh-
ter
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-20
New York Society.

Mrs. Francis Ormond French. mother
OF Mrs. Alfred G.. Vanderbilt. arrived
from England last week. She viii spend
the summer with her daughter at New
port.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred G.. Vanderbilt are
to take a party to their camp in the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-20

Mrs. Elsie T. Bishop and daughter.
Marie. accompanied by her sister, Miss
Marie Johnston, have gone to the sum-
mer home of her aunt. Mrs. Frank r.
Hubachek. Long Lake, MINI. They ex-
pect to return to Washington about the
latter part of October.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-20
Cabinet Circle.

Secretary Shaw and Assistant secre-
tary OF State Francis B. LOOMS, have
gene to Cincinnati, where they will take
Fart In the dedication of the three new
buildings of the University of Ohio.
Both OF the distinguished visitors will
deliver addresses.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-20
A Newport Wedding.

One of the interesting events of the
month at Newport will be the wedding
of Miss Josephine Johnson to Henry A.
c. Taylor. which is to be quietly cele-
brated at the home of the bride 3
mother. Mrs. Heron Johnson, on
Wednesday. June "a
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-20
Weddings.
Collins-Thaw

The wedding of Miss Elizabeth Burd
Thaw, the only daughter of Mrs. Will
liam Thaw. jr.. to Henry Lafayette Col
Inns will be celebrated this afternoon at
the country place. AS You Like 1t. At
Sewickley Heights, Pittsburg, Pa.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-20
Bound for Europe.

The Red Star liner Finland. which
sails tomorrow morning for Antwerp.
goes out with every stateroom filled,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-20
News From Newport.

Mrs. Van Rensselaer, Cruger, of New
York, is the guest OF Mrs. Catherine
Lorillard Kernochan at Sea View,
Marine Avenue.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-20
Chit Chat.

Mrs NJ. Oppenhimer has gone to New
York. where she will visit her daughter
for the next month.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-20

Miss Bessie F. Travers has gone to
New London. Conn. to spend six weeks
vacation with friends.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-20

Miss Margaretta MacVeagh. daughter
of the former American ambassador to
Italy. is the guest of Mrs. Hope Slater
at Hopedene. Mrs. Slater will entertain
at dinner tonight in honor of Miss Mac
Veagh.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-20

Miss Helen o. Brice. daughter of the
late Senator Calvin S. Brice. is visiting
Mrs. Payne Whitney, at Edgerston.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-20

Adirondacks at Saranac Lake. Mrs.
Vanderbilt arrived in the city yesterday
en- route for the camp. and she was join
ed by MIR. Vanderbilt. who had remain
ed over for the Suburban. Miss Natica
Rives is also of the party. Mr.. and Mrs.
Vanderbilt will return In July to New
port.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ogden Mills and the
Misses Mills are due TO land today or
tomorrow. They have been abroad for a
short visit They Will go directly TO
Newport.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-20

William c. Whitney. is the guest of Miss
Gladys Vanderbilt at The Breakers
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-20

Mrs. Burke Roche has offered a vaIu-
able silver cup for the best exhibit of
roses at the rose and strawberry show
next Tuesday and Wednesday. and in
consequence new interest in the exhibit
has been aroused. Mrs. Roche offered
similar trophy last year. and the COM
petition for it was the life of the show.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-12-23
Baquero y Gandara
OFRECEN

Alambre de puas, rollos
de 90 libras a 5 2.65
ZINC Americana acana.
lado, de 6 pies ny 3.75
E1rampas, en- barriles de
90 hbras - ;, 500
Gemento DRAGON, en-
barriles :, rs
Puntas de Paris, cajas
de 90 libras, tamanos
de III hasta 5 pulga-
das, gruesas y inas >, 2.se
Maui superior, en- sacos
de 700 libras MIN, quin-
tai - SEQ
Sal superior. quintal ;, e.4o
San Justo I3y IS. San Juaa. P. r.
es5d
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-12-23
Neoyorquina
CALABRIA EN- AMERICA

Entire ell gran elemento ita-
liano de los Estados Unidos,
hay una proportion, no muy
numerosa, pero tampocO des-
preciable, de individuos de ma
los antecedeutes que han veni-
do al nuevo mundo a refor-
marSe.
Cuando han hallado ocupacion
honrada, la reforma ha sido real ;
pero actualmente, que el trabajo
esta escaseando,. ell instinto de
conservation. reforzado por ma
las costumbres af1ejas, Sc impo-
ne, pues de algo hay que vivir.
Asf, pues, de tempo aca, vie
nen acaeciendo sucesos que
dan mucho que hablar a la gen.
te y que hacer a la autoridad.
Varios individuos han lido q
presidio va, por obtener, baio
amenazas de muerte. dinero de
compatriotas suyos bien acomo-
dados.
Las demandas Sc hacen gene
neralmente en- carta frmadas
"Mano Negra."
Ell otro dia fueron sorprendi-
dos, y apresados en- Filadelfla,
ounce italianos en- una habita-
cion, cada uno de los cuales por-
taba revolver de calibre 50, VI
ademas Sc halo en- ell cuartoI
un arsenal de armas y muni-
clones.
Pertenecen a la agrupacion
secreta, vagamente conocida por
la "Mafla, con ramifcaciones
por todos los centros italianos|
del pals, y uno de los presosI
confeso que ell objeto de los agru-
pados era obtener dinero de CO.
merciantes, banqueros y otras
personas ricas de su naciona-l
1dad.
Fueron puestos bajo E$1,5oe de
flanza cada uno.
Es incalculable Ell dafio quel
estos alegatos causan a la repu-
tacion de la masa italiana Gen ell
pals, cuya immigration es decha-
do 1e laboriosidad y sobriedad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-18
CAMPS ALL RIGHT.
Mike Mari Lost a Lumber Camp, but
Not His Sporting Camps.

Word was received in the city. Sun
day afternoon, denying the report that
the sporting camps of Mike Mari at
Indian pond had been destroyed by
fire. One of the camps caught fire.
Sunday morning. but was eXtinguished
before a great deal of damage had been
done. 1t was stated, however, that n
lumber camp where Mr.. Mari had
operated the past winter was recently
burned and this may have given rise
to the rumor that the sporting camps
had been destroyed.
These camps are among the largest
in the vicinity and are located at the
head of the pond right on the waters
edge. There is n good sized tWo-Story
frame building used as a dining room
and a cluster of small log cabins used
to lodge the guests. These are of
various sizes and are intended to ac-
commodate parties large or small. The
camp is Il faVorite one with Sportsmcn
from outside the State as well as in
the State itself, and the fact the rumor
OF its destruction was groundless will
cause 4 great deal Of pleasure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-18
Baseball. This Week.

There will be baseball enough, this
week, according to the schedules. The
great game will be between Colby and
Maine Wednesday afternoon. This
will be called at go and will be for
blood and lots of it. Colby has lost
two games now in the last inning and
intends to put n stop to this kind of
business if possible. Maine will come
down. head up and tail UP, for another
victory and things will hum. 1t will
be Wallis turn in the box for Colby and
if he holds Maine the way he did Bow
dom it's pretty safe betting his team
will not throw the game away by poor
base running.
The annual games of the Colby Ju-
nior League are scheduled for Friday
and Saturday Of this week. This league
is made up of the four Colby fitting
schools-Coburn, Hebron, Kicker and
Higgins. These teams usually put up
a very fast game for the prep class
and the last and deciding game is usu-
ally a pretty hot article. The series
promises to be as interesting as usual,
this year.