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The Washington times., 1903-01-16
HUMAN FLY" CONTINUES
HIS DIZZY OPERATIONS
Workman Fails to Display His Alleged
Suction Gloves"

Another crowd gathered at old St.
Matthew's Church this morning to
watch F. S. Sutherland the Human
Fly resume his work of tearing down
the old spire on the edifce. The "fy''
drew himself up on the pulley which
he had secured around the top of the
steeple, and with his chisel ripped the
boards off and hurled them to the
ground
AS yet no one in Washington has seen
any suction gloves and shoes" which
the alleged fly" claims to have and
which he invented. So far he has mere
l. gone up on the inside Of the tower
and climbed out Of an opening he has
made From this point he climbs along
the rafters. ripping of boards as he
reaches them. He works at a dizzy
height, and the spectators expect 10 see
him tumble 20 the ground at any mo-
ment.
Sutherland says he will finish the jot
by the middle OF next week, and win not
receive assistance from anyone He is
forty-two years old. and weighs 16l
ponds He enlisted in the navy wher
hrt thirteen years old, and Is accus-
.omed to climbing tall poles and build
ings He declares he has repaired OF
painted ninety-six steeples in the West
and has contracts to repair number OF
others this spring
The Washington times., 1903-01-16
.FAVORS REPORT ON
CUBAN RECIPROCITY
National Board of Trade Adjourns After
a Heated Discussion.

The thirty-third annual convention OF
the National Board of Trade. which has
been in session since Tuesday at the
Shoreham Hotel. came TO a close yes-
terday afternoon. TO meet again Janu-
ary 49, 1904. The final meeting was de-
voted to the reading Of the report Of the
committee on reciprocity, and the adopt
ing Of several sets OF resolutions.
After a heated discussion, the report
Of the committee on reciprocity favor
ing the Cuban treaty was adopted.
In the report of the committee on
immigration, which was adopted with
out dissent. legislation was urged pro
viding that all foreign immigrants be
subjected 10 educational examinations
in order that the undesirable element
may be kept out. The resolution also
favors the restriction or claims Of nat
uralized citizens for protection from the
United States. after return to their na-
tive countries for permanent residence.
1t was unanimously adopted
The Washington times., 1903-01-16
DOME BUILDER DEAD.

A message received here last night
announced the death of Robert Poole,
the noted iron founder, at his home,
Woodberry, a suburb Of Baltimore. Nd,
yesterday afternoon, He was seventy
five years old. Among his large en-
Eineering feats were the erection Of the
dome on the Capitol Building, and the
construction of the heavy iron castings
and columns Of the Treasury Building.
Both Of these are still the wonder Of
modern architects During the civil
war. The firm OF which Mr.. Poole was
the head manufactured many cannons
fcr the Federal army. Among them were
he famous double enders.' invented by
the head Of the firm Mr.. Poole was
noted fer his charities.
The Washington times., 1903-01-16
THINKS MURDERED MAN
MAY BE HIS BROTHER
Robert l. Allan Asks for Information
From Police.

This morning Robert L. Allan, of Ten
Ieytown, walked into Police Headquar-
ters and asked to be informed as to the
particulars concerning the man named
Charles H. Hunter, alias J. T. Allen, who
was murdered in Norfolk. Va. on Sun
day night Mr.. Allan stated that be had
been employed in the Bureau of Engrav-
ing and Printing for the past sixteen
years, in the capacity Of plate sngrayer.
He said he had a brother who was Of a
wild disposition, who had been at the
last time he heard from him. engaged in
selling magazines, or soliciting subscrip-
tions for them.
The brother, whose name he said was
H. c. Allan, had always been a kind OF
faker, selling anything that came to his
hand and had on more than one oe-
casion been known to change his name.
The description of his brother given by
Mr.. Allan tailed exactly with that OF
the murdered man, with the exception
OF the hair
Captain Boardman yesterday received
a letter from the Norfolk police. asking
his assistance In establishing the iden-
tity of the dead man, and stating that
his picture would be forwarded. Mr..
Allan decided to await this picture be-
! fore going TO Norfolk to identify the
body.
Mr- Allan said he had been told by q
friend that his brother had recently been
II Norfolk soliciting subscriptions for
some kind OF a periodical
The Washington times., 1903-01-16
TILLMAN TO BE SAVED
FROM JUDGE LYNCH
NILES WINS POINT IN
HUGHES ESTATE SUIT
Justice Hagner Dismisses
Petition for Receiver.

Justice Hagner today sustained the
objection of Edward G. Niles, and MS
wife. Mary Meredith Niles, to the petit
tion OF the United States Trust Com
pany. of New York. asking for the ap-
pointment of . receiver for their proper
y. in connection with the settlement OF
The estate of Mrs Louise BeauchamD
Hughes. OF this city
The matter came up on the answer OF
the defendants to the rule issued against
them on Monday. requiring them to
show cause why receiver should not
be appointed. The defendants were rep
resented by Attorney Charles Poe, who
demurred to the jurisdiction of the local
courts in the matter.
The United States Trust Company, of
New York was appointed Q committee
10 take charge of the estate Of Mrs
Hughes, by the supreme court OF the
State Of New York Counsel for the
defendants contended that a committee
appointed in a foreign jurisdiction could
rot sue for the appointment Of re
/ ceiver in this MessTs- Darlington &
ShoIes, counsel for the United States
/ Trust Company, then withdrew from
the complaint that part asking for the
| appointment of a receiver, and the pro
/ ceedings viii now be continued on the
! petition asking for an accounting by
the defendants. in reference to the man
agement of Mrs. Hughes estate.
/ In the original proceedings the de-
! fendants are called upon to make an ac-
counting for over $4,000 in cash, and
ether valuable personal property, aIleg-
ed to belong 10 the estate of Mrs.
! Hughes
The Washington times., 1903-01-16
DAUGHTERS TO CELEBRATE
WAsHINGToN's WEDDING DAY

The Daughters Of the American Reyo-
luton are making preparations for an
elaborate supper on WashingtoD's we'd
ding day anniversary tomorrow, at tha
Washington Club, 17f0 I Street, from to
10 o'clock
These teas are becoming quite fea-
ture, and are patronized by the most
distinguished members Of the orgaHiza-
tions interested. The tea and coffee
served are products Of America. a spe-
eiaI feature this year viii be the com
pany Of Minute Men in unique uniforms,
which viii be present the entire even
ing. The Sons Of the American Revolu-
ton and all friends Of the Continental
Hall enterprise. to which the proceeds
are devoted. are invited.
The Washington times., 1903-01-16
REMOVAL OF DUTY
GIVES LITTLE HOPE

noxt they had 20 care for the lire trade,
that is the cities and towns located
aIong the line of the Reading Road and
dependent entirely on it for their sup
piy; and last, the cities Of Philadelphia
AMI New York with which their TeIa-
tioas we're intimate
Johnson May Not Answer.
Following d lengthy discussion Of the
refusal Of V. Baldwin johnson 10 dis
close certain facts connected with his
busiua 20 Senator Stewart and the sub
committee in charge of the investigation
OF the local coal situation today. the
Committee on the District OF Colum-
bia. sitting with it's full membership,
practically decided 10 defer action and
lay the matter on he table.
II is understood chat even the mem
bers OF the committee question their
right 10 compel Mr. Johnson 10 answer
and for this reason it was thought bes;
not to bring the matter TO an issue at
tie present time Heretofore, the sub
committee has consisted Of Senator
Stewart and such members as he could
secure 10 cooperate With him. TODAY
other Senators were designated to as
sIst Senator Stewart. The committee now
consists Of Senator Stewart chairman,
and Senators Foster Of Louisiana and
Foster OF Washington.
The Washington times., 1903-01-16
WATER COLOR WORK.

An exhibition Of the-gater color work
OF Henry Bayley Shell is being held at
the Cosmos Club Many Of the most
prominent artists and society people Of
the Capital have viewed the pictures
Mr. Smell will be remembered for his
contribution TO the exhibit at the Hemi-
cycle last December. when one of his
studies. "A Red Lighthouse at Sunset. 9"
proved one of the most attractive pic
lures displayed Mr.. Smell is president
Of the New York Water Color Club. The
exhibit VIII continue until next Wednes-
DAY
The Washington times., 1903-01-16
VICE CONSUL SMITH IN
AGRITIGAL CONDITION
Reported to Be Dying in
Cairo, Egypt

Word was received from Cairo, Egypt,
this morning that Hubbard T. Smith,
United States Vice consul general at
that port. is so seriously i'll that his
life is dcspaired OF. He is reported to
BE- suffering with acute Bright's disease
The news came in the form Of a per-
sonal letter, written by the nurse who
is attending Mr. Smith. and has caused
general regret amcng mis- friends in this
city
Mr. Smith was born in Vincennes,
Ind. forty-three years ago. He received
q university education and graduated IN
medicine. He was a charter member Of
the Columbia Athletic Club in this city
and one OF it's hardest workers and most
interesting entertainers. He was a poet
and musician of ability and composed a
number Of popular songs tnat won for
him a reputation. Among these was
Swinging in the Grapevine Swing. ''
The Sons That Broke My Heart and
Listen to Nv Tale Of Woe"
Hub" Smith, as he was generally
known, entered the service Of he State
Department as consular clerk, aid Ia
ter was Identified with the census. He
vas afterward clerk to the ,onsular
agent at Canton. China, where he was
serving at the time OF he Boxer out
break For time it was thought that
he had fallen a victim to the Boxers, but
he finally reappeared. with his health
impaired Returning 20 this country he
was assigned % duty in the department
until his health became such as TO nsces-
state his appointment 0 the position
Of viee consul at Cairo.
The Washington times., 1903-01-16
GoVernorMcSWeeneyR Ready
to Call on Militia to Pro-
tect Jail-Brotnerso of Con
zales DiscountenanCe Mob
Violence.
Victim Still Lives-But One
Chance in Ten for His Re-
covery-His Would-Be
Murderer Passes Night in
Confinement

CHARLESTON, s. c., Jan. 16.-Editor
n. c. Gonzales, who was shot in Co
Iumbia yesterday afternoon by James
H TiIiman. lieutenant governor Of South
Carolina, is still in critical condition
He spent fairly good night, consid-
sring the extent of his injuries, but the
chances are 90 per cent against his re
covary. Physicians declare that there is
danger of blood poisoning, and that no
authoritative statement as to the extent
OF the wounds in the intestines and
liver can be made under seventy-two
hours.
Dr.. Gill Wyle. Of New York who was
in RockhflI yesterday, was summoned to
Columbia last night TO attend the pa
tient
TiIlman had a bad night He was con
fined in one Of the iron cells Of the
county Jail He refused to says anything
about the shooting. Until the extent Of
Gonzales injuries are known he wiz re-
main IN confinement. His counsel has
been directed by him to defend the shoot
ing on the personal ground of -iHifca-
tion from Gonzales
Passengers who arrived here late last
night from Columbia hurried to newspa-
per Offices to ask If Ttllman had been
lynched. They said that so much indig-
nation was expressed that friends of the
stricken editor were tempted 10 take
TilIman from jail and lynch him.
The Gonzales brothers discouatenanced
this Owing to the public demonstration
Governor McSweeney has kept in close
touch with the militia, and companies
are ready 10 protect the Jail in the event
Of an attack by citizens.
Tinman's npopularity in Columbia
was against him. While his friends
claim that he might have had some
justifca ton for the shooting, il view OF
Gonzales denunciation of him in his
newspaper. the manner of the shooting
was cowaTdly.
In the event that Gonzales should die
Tillman viii be tried by jury in Co
1umbia. His counsel intimated the line
OF defense by calling attention to the
bitter editorials printed in the "Colum-
bia State" in which he was spoken o-
as the criminal candidate a liar. /,
blackguard, and debauchee-"
Few white men are ever hung in South
Carolina Eor murder The abomlna5Ie
system Of drawing juries and tho inau-
enee brought to bear at court. give the
murderer the best Of it, however blcCdy
his crime might have been.
When searched yesterday Tillman had
Two pistols in his possession lie Shot
Gonzales with an army weapon. That ne
was prepared for trouble was made clear
when q CoIt revolver was taken from
his hip pocket
The Washington times., 1903-01-16
DEANSHIP OF DIPLOMATS
CAUSES MUCH AGITATION
Question as to Status OF
Countess CaSSini.

With the withdrawal from Washing
ton of Herr Won HoUeben. ambassador
Of Germany, the title and honor of the
dcanshfD Of the Diplomatic Corps has
passed to Count Cassini, the Russian
ambassador
This nuch-desired honorary Office
would have been filed by NJ Jules Cam
bon. the French ambassador, had he re
mained here. He was transferred re
Gently to another 1Ost-
Count Cassini is not married. and the
Diplomatic Corps is agitated over the
question Of the rights of his adopted
daughter, the Countess Marguerite Cas-
sini. as to precedence in oficiaI-sociaI
affairs over the wives of the ambassa-
doris of the Washington contingent
The Washington times., 1903-01-16
SPANISH hERCHAH MAN.
NOT THE hAYFL0WER
Ship Ashore Oh Cape Hatteras Causes
Inquiry.

A report which reached the Navy De-
partment today that a vessel was ashore
near Hatterss was coupled with an in
quiry as to the whereabouts OF the
cruiser yacht Mayflower. in which Ad-
miraI Dewey and Rear Admiral Taylor
are returning TO Washington from tha
West Indies
Although the departments information
yas that the Mayfiower was not in the
vicinity of Hatteras. the inquiry caused
some uneasiness, and telegram was
sent 10 the Hfesaving station at that
place. requesting Information as to the
identity Of the stranded ship Word
came back that the vessel was a Span
ish merchantman
The Mayhower is expected to reach
Washington tomorrow evening
The Washington times., 1903-01-16
fCoutinued from First Page-)

Ton Of coal IS 2.240 pounds. but that no
weight is specified for busheL He
found the greatest discrepancies in the
weights Of various Goals, and as to the
manner in which measures were filled.
Soft coal from The Pennsylvania mines
ran sixty-siz pounds 10 the busheI wifi,
the measure level, or eighty pounds with
IL hesplng Anthracite coal weighed from
dfty-eIght to seveuty-eight pounds to
the busheI according to the kind sizes,
and manner ia which the measure was
filed
Robert L. O'Brlen. the correspondent
Of a Boston paper who has been iu the
coal regions In the interest OF his pa
per. said hat the Reading had abandon
ed all effort TO maintain the circular
rates in char city. aud last sl2 q toa
was now considered an EXCEPTIONALLY
low rate there. Most people ia that city
were compelled % pay from SIS TO 500
The cause Of the apparent scarcity Of
coal from the line companies as ez-
plained 10 him b. C. s. Henderson. man
ager OF The Reading Coal and iron Com
paay was due 10 the greater portion OF
their output being required Tor their
preferred customers These were os
three classes: First, the locomotives Of
the Reading Line had 10 Be supplied;
The Washington times., 1903-01-16
FUNERAL OF MAJOR BUCK
OCCURS THIS AFTERNOON

The last rites over the remains Of the
late Minister Alfred Buck. who died in
Tokyo. while serving as United States
minister to Japan, viii be held at Ar
lington this afternoon. TIE body ar
rived here at noon today, and a detach-
ment Of cavalry accompanied the cais-
son on which The remains were placed.
A DISTINGUISHED party of War Depart
ment officials met the train bearing the
body at the station.
Chaplain c, C. Fierce Of Fort Myer
will conduct the services at the GENE
tery.
The late minister was a Union soldier
and entitled to a military burial. but
upon the request OF Mrs Buck, the
order was changed and the funeral was
made as private as possible
The Washington times., 1903-01-16
SPECIAL NOTICES.

OFFICE OF THE WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT
JOMPsNY-The annual meeting Of the share
holders OF the Washington Gas Light Company
for the election Of Directors and for such
other business as may properly come before said
meeting Will be held at tine Office OF the com
psny, AZ Tenth street uegtawest, A0NI'Ai /,
FEBRUARY 2, 1903, at y O'CLOCK " The
pols viii be open from u O'Clock noon to l
O'Clock p. ~. WILLIAM B. 0RAE,
January lG, 1908. secretary
jaIf-I5t-eNSu
OFFICE OF THE MUTUAL FIRE INSUR-
ANCE COMPANY Of the District Of Columbia
Washington, january s, I9oS.-The annual meet
ing Of the MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CON-
PANY OF TIE DISTRICT or COLUMBIA will
be held on TIE THIRD MONDAY IN January,
the 18th instant at the Office Of the Company,
No gJ2 Pennsylvania Avenue northwest cCLIl-
mencing at o'clock a. M
By the charter Of the company the election
oi seven managers TO conduct the affairs Of the
company Is required to be held at tne above
meeting.
b. thc sixth article OF the bylaws Of the
company il Is provided. At the annual meet
ing Of the Company, the first business IN order
shall be the appointment OF "a chairman who
shall conduct the meeting and election in aC-
tie hours Of o'clock a. m. snd p. M
Amount Of premium notes 50 b55. 554 81
Amount ui cash on hand. .-----.---- 70. l4Z -
securities -,.-.-.-- ~. I0i V
Office furniture and hzJuresr -------. 500 90
Losses by Ere adjusted and paid 1850 t3
The annual statement viii L ready for dis
january i6. I9G@
BIZ order Of the Board Of Managers,
L. PIERCE BOTELER.
ja4-I6t Secretary
The Washington times., 1903-01-16
MERCURIES THREATEN
SUCCESSORS WITH DEATH
Strikers Put Out Pickets to Warn
Applicants.

NEW YORK, Jan. 16.-Au the mes
sengers boys. about twenty, employed
in the Western Union Telegraph Office,
at 153 Broadway, Williamsburg, are on
strike for an increase Of pay. They
want cents apiece for delivering tel
egrams instead Of 21z cents, and > cents
for answering special calls.
The boys went out yesterday. When
signs were posted up on the windows,
Boys Wanted, +" the strikers put out
pickets and warned every applicant for
q Job that he would be killed if he
took the place of striker.
A policeman drove the piekets away
this morning and threatened them with
arrest if they interfered with new re
crufts
The Washington times., 1903-01-16
cHAReE oF srEALING A RINe.

This morning Detective CornweH ar
rested Frank Davis, eoIored. a sixteen
year-old boy. on the charge Of stealing
the wedding ring Of Mrs. Theodore Mi
chaeI. Of 318 Massachusetts Avenue
northeast. The boy lives in the alley
between Tenth and Eleventh, d and E
Streets, and was found in the grocery
store of C. J. Timberlske. where ne is
employed.
The Washington times., 1903-01-16
ATTORNEY DAVIS ILL.

Henry z. Davis. former United States
District Attorney for the District Of Co
lumbia. is confined to his apartments at
The Concord, suffering with a severe
cold. He is attended by Dr.. Frank Gard
ner. Mr.. Davis was appointed district
attorney at the close OF President CIeve-
lands second Administration.
The Washington times., 1903-01-16
PERSONAL MENTION.

John T. Campbell, of I122 Connecticut
Avenue. has returned 90 Washington af-
ter a Lrief visit 20 Piusburs.
Mary Warren Cameron, Of North Caro-
lima. is At the Metropolitan.
Capt. Stehman ForEsy, of the United
States Coast and Geodetic Survey is bow
on duty in Washington. lie viii soon
resume his important work fer The de-
partmeut on the lower Potomac
The Washington times., 1903-01-16
HENRY HUTSOE FOUND
UNCONSCIOUS By FAMILY

Last night Henry c. Hutson. n pro
vision dealer who lives at 58 n Street
northwest, became sick and went
10 the bath room OF his house
About . O'Clock this morning Emma
Ward, a servant In his employ, on going
10 the bathroom found Hutson In an un-
conscious condition, with the gas turned
On Medical attendance was summoned,
bat Huts0n failing TO revive. the patraI
wagon Of the Second precinct was called
and he was removed to the Homeopathic
Hospital.
was still unable TO give a connected ac-
count Of what had happened.
The physicians at the hospital say taal
be VIII recover.
The Washington times., 1903-01-16
BILL To INCREASE
SALARIES OF JUSTICES
Favorable Report by House Judiciary
Committee.

The House Committee on the Judiciary
today authorized a favorable report with
amendments on the Senate bill in
cTeasing the salaries OF Federal justices
II fixes the salary Of the Chief Justice
OF the Supreme Court Of the United
States at $13 600 a year. and the as
sociate justices at $3.50 each; the cir
cult court justices at $1,000, and district
judges at $4,000 per annum
The Washington times., 1903-01-16
NELLIE AUSTIN CONVICTED.

After a four days trial in the United
States division Of the Police Court yes
terday, a verdict OF guilty was brought
IN against Nellie Austin. alias Mrs. Wiz
liam Tibbett. for attempted abduction OF
Irene White, the -year-oId daugb-
ter Of William White, Of 1913 New J7r-
sey Avenue southeast.
The Washington times., 1903-01-16
SHREWD MOVE ON
PART OF VENEZUELA
VIII Open Entire COlombian
Frontier to Trade.

The state Department has been in
formed Of shrewd move on the part
Of President Castro to circumvent the
blockade of the powers.
IT is announced that the Venezuelan
government viii open to commerce with
ont restrictions the whole Colombian
frontier, thus permitting the shipment
of supplies into Venezuela from Co
lombia
The Washington times., 1903-01-16

Senator T1lIman has received no
private advices from South Carolina. be
yond the fact that Gonzales mad bsen
killed" He was seen this morning at
his room in the Senate annex He was
then preparing his evidence in opposj-
tSon 10 the confirmation os DR. Crum.
the negro nominee for collector Of the
port Of Charleston.
q have no information regarding the
shooting more than that contained in
the newspapers.
Senator Tillman.s use OF the word
KILLED in speaking Of the Information
he had received did not conform to the
press dispatches which say probably
fatally injured" This is taken 10 indi-
cate that his adyices came from some
friend who could see no hope Tor the
recovery of the editor
The Washington times., 1903-01-16
MCCLELLAN SUCCEEDS
LANHAM AS DIRECTOR

Speaker Henderson at the opening Of
fhe session OF the House today announc-
ed the appointment Of Mr Mcclellan
Dem, y. " a director Of the Colum-
bian institute for the Deaf and Dumb,
vice Mr.. Lanham (Dem., Tex, resi- gned.
The Washington times., 1903-01-16
BEGINS NEW SERIES.

Dr.. Hannis Taylor, former United
States minister at Madrid. viii deliver
The first Of a series Of lectures on ''PTi-
vate International Law" at the Column
bian University this afternoon. DR..
Taylor is a member of the ost-graduste
law faculty Of the university
The Washington times., 1903-01-16
RUSSIAN MAN OF WAR PASSES
THROUGH THE DARDANELLES

CONsTANTINOPLE, Jan 16.-One Of
the Russian torpedo boat destroyers
passed through the DardanelIes on jan
uary 13, on her way to Sebastopol The
British government recently protested
to Turkey against the granting Of this
privilege to Russia.
The Washington times., 1903-01-16
COMPANY INCORPORATED.

A certificate OF the incorporation Of
the Browning & Baines Coffee Com
pauy was placed upon fle Wednesday in
the Office of the Recorder Of Deeds for
the District The capital stock Of the
organization is $780, 900, and the prinei-
pal place of business viii be at 5l6
Pennsylvania Avenue The incorporators
are Henry Clay Browning and James L.
Baiues.
The Washington times., 1903-01-16

failures to achieve social tolerance. If not
popularity, concluded it was no use to
strive longer The man was unfortunate
enough to lack beauty Of features
He often complained that because he
was homely the girls would have moth
ing TO do with him. His suicide Is
ascribed directly to his LONELINESS.
The Washington times., 1903-01-16
MAYFL0wER, FLOATING FLAG OF
THE ADMIRAL, OFF PALM BEACH

PALM BEACH. Fla. Jan. 16-The
yacht MayfoBer with Admiral Dewey
and staff on board passed b. here yes
terday going north
The Washington times., 1903-01-16
Mr.. HAY IN NEW YORK.

Secretary Hay went to New York to-
day to attend the dinner of the Ohio
Society. which will take place tomor-
row night.