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Evening journal., 1903-02-28
switzerIand Disabled a. Sea.

New York, Feb, 2S.-The American
Liner Switzerland, from Antwerp for
Philadelphia, is reported disabled at
sea, with steering gear broken. in lati-
tre 44.S9, longitude 1886. proceeding
slowly southwark. She has 23O passen-
gers.
Evening journal., 1903-02-28
READY
FOR PREACHERS
Walter II. Thompson Will
Entertain Bishop Cranston
and His Secretaries
NEW NAMES AMONG VISITORS


Expected There Will Be Two New Pre-
siding Elders This Year, One for
Salisbury and Another for Eastou
District.
The thirty-hfth session Of the VIII
mington Annual Conference. which win
meet in Easton, is drawing near. Only
three more Sundays remain for the
ministers TO complete their years work.
Owing to the many rainy sabbaths
much depends on these remaining ones
being clear. Most Of the ministers in
the city, however. have kept their work
up despite the weather.
Easton is one OF the finest towns on
the whole Peninsula and has enter
tained the conference twice before.
Though the conference is now large
enough to be a burden to many of the
towns on the Peninsula nothing like
this is true with Easton. The citizens
are glad to entertain the ministers and
irrespective of denomination are open
ing their homes to the ministers.
Walter II. Thompson, one Of the old
est and best known Methodists Of the
Peninsula, who entertained the Bishop
when conference met in Easton each
time before, will this time entertain
Bishop Cranston and the correspond
ing secretaries who will visit the con-
ference.
II is with much regret that the Eas-
ton people heard of the death of Mrs.
Cranston. the Bishops wife. She was a
native Of Talbot county. had relatives
In Easton. and was going to visit the
conference with the Bishop His
daughter will accompany him.
Among the official visitors there ap-
pears some new names this year. Dr.
10. II. Benton, will represent the Mis-.
siorary Society. DR. r. c. Ilif viii rep
resent the church extension society
He Is a western man, and did much e
prevent Representative Roberts of Utal
from being seated in the House Of Rep
lresentatives at Washington, ID. G. Chan
lcellor Day OF Syracuse University, Syra
cuse, New York, will represent the Ep
worth League. Dr. Day is a prince ol
platform speakers and his coming 4.
looked forward TO with much interest
and pleasure.
New Presiding Elders.
It is presumed that there will be two
new presiding elders appointed this
year. DR.. Martindale, of Salisbury, dis
trict, and DR.. Corkran, OF Easton dis
trict, have both served six years. There
is a good deal of speculation about VIII,
will succeed these men.
The Rev. S. NJ. Morgan is mentione,
for Salisbury district The Rev
Vaughn S. Collins, of Spwrna, is men
toned for Easton district The Rev. J
w. Easley is also spoken of for Eastol
district. In the event of him being ap
pointed to the presiding eldership Dr
r. c. MacNiohol. of Cambridge, nigh
be assigned TO Harrison street and DI
lCOrkran to Cambridge
Evening journal., 1903-02-28

Too late to cure cold after con-
sumption has fastened its deadly grip
on the lungs. Take DR.. Woods Nor
way Pine Syrup while yet there is time
Evening journal., 1903-02-28
Memorial Mission Anniversarv.

The Ninth anniversary of the Baird
Memorial Mission will be held at the
Mission on March 3. An excellent pro-
gram is being prepared for the occasion.
Evening journal., 1903-02-28
W. Hudson Shaw. M. A..

VIII lecture at the New Century Club
on DIR. Johnson" Monday, March 2. at
p. m. Admission SO cents.
Evening journal., 1903-02-28
The Popels condition serious.

Munich. Bavaria. Feb 2S.-Mgr. J.
Macchi Papal Nuncio here, has re-
eeived a report concerning the Popes
health Of an alarming character.
Evening journal., 1903-02-28
W. Hudson Shaw, M. A.,

viii lecture at the New Century Club
on ''Dr. Johnson" Monday. March ?. at
3 .. m. Admission so cents
Evening journal., 1903-02-28

Diphtheria relieved in twenty min
Eclectrlc Oil. AT any drug store.
Evening journal., 1903-02-28
Bridegroom Is Sentenced.

Assistant District Attorney Smyth.
who prosecuted the case. declared that
there were details in the case which
he did not care to bring into court un-
less 1t were necessary. He asked that
sentence be imposed.
'sThe girl and the mother both have
made a mistake" said Judge 'Auden-
ried. "but the restrictions upon mar
riage We're put there for the purpose
of protecting girls from the wiles OF
men.
Il sentence YOU to pay a fine OF 500
and Imprisonment OF four months"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-18
HAD A SECRET To TELL
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT
Peter Bauer Walked From Wyoming
and Landed at ST. EIzabeth's.

An air OF excitement pervaded the
Capitol for a few moments yesterday.
when a burly German. wild-eyed aud
fierce looking, sauntered down the cor
ridor swinging huge club He Vas
stopped by Policeman Theodore spea-
GER. who demanded to know his mis-
sion.
Il want to see the President" the
man replied.
The Presidents right busy just now, -
Spencer said. and then asked. Can /
help you out?"
NO. must see him myself. No one
else Will do. l have great secret to
tell him, which must never get beyond
his ears
Spencer realized he was dealing with
an insane person. and succeeded in lur-
ing the man TO the Sixth precinct sta
ton. Here the prisoner said his name
was Peter Bauer, of Buffalo. wyo; his
age thirty-three. and his business that
of sheepherder.
Bauer told the police he had walked
all the way from Wyoming 10 WASH
ington for the sole Spurpose of having
an Interview with the President It had
required year time 10 make the trip.
he declared. He refused TO divulge the
secret which he desired to make known
to President Roosevelt
Acting Sanitary Omcer Hoover was
informed of the arrest. He ordered
that an examination of the mans men
tai condition be made. This was done
by Police Surgeons Frank Vale and
Charles Marbury. who pronounced him
insane. He was later removed to the ST.
Elizabeth's Hospital for temporary de-
tention. His relatives will be communi-
Gated with
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-18
.SARGENT'S PORTRAIT OF
PRESIDENT COMPLETED
Hints of "Stipulations" Still to
Be Met.

The completed portrait of President
Roosevelt by John S. Sargent has been
placed tn the Fischer galleries. in Fiji
teenth Street. 1t will remain there un-
I'll March rs. when Il will be placed
permanently in the White House The
cause Of the delay in permitting the
picture to be viewed by anyone has
caused some comment.
1t is said on the authority OF one &C
quainted with the circumstances under
which the portrait was constructed that
it's style and appearance is kept secret
until certain stipulations connected
with IL have been met" BY this il is
understood that some reproduction
rights have been arrart;ed with maya
zine publishers. and until these are full
filled. no one will be permitted to see
the picture.
Some personal friends of the Presi-
dent and his family visited the galleries
yesterday and today. expecting TO see
the new portrait. They were told 1t
could not be seen The explanation OF
the certain stipulations" involved did
not appease them. and they did not hest
tate 10 say so.
According to present arrangements
the portrait will be open to private view
after March 81, for the week before it
is taken TO the White House
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-18
THE WORK OF LOCAL BUILDERS.

Building Inspector Ashford issued the
following permits yesterday:
To Robert Murphy to erect two frame
sheds on east side Of James Creek Ca
nal on the land leased from the District;
estimated cost 10 be $1,000.
To John B. Lord. TO erect two two
story frame and brick basement dwell
ings on Lansing Street in Brookiand.
cost 10 be 81 1000.
To the Roland Apartment House Com
pany 10 erect brick four story and Gel
lar apartment house at Second and Mary
land Avenue northeast; cost to be
81. 900.
To the woodley Apartment House
Company to erect a seven story fire
proof apartment house at southwest cor
ner Columbia Road and Mintwood Place;
cost 70 be y175. 900.
To c. S. Wilson TO erect a one-story
brick addition TO stable In rear OF ZIG
Vermont Avenue northwest; cost to be
$500
To J. J. Darlington. attorney. to make
general repairs on house at 937 Virginia
Avenue southwest; estimated cost. $500.
To George Casper 10 make general re-
pairs on the mouse dN ANot sotNtuAu street
northwest; estimated cost $500
To George c. .Voneif to erect a two
story and attic brick dwelling al SCI B
northeast; cost 10 be Sc 600 permit
was also given 10 erect a brick stable
and extend the bay windows Of the house
over the building line
TO John Craven 10 erect a two-story
and collar brick dwelling az 95s Twenty
sixth Street northwest; estimated cost
SO 500
To L. a. Harr to erect three-story
and attic brick dwelling az 2119 Califor-
MIA Street northwest in Washington
Heights; cost 70 be $40. 200.
The contract for constructing the
house OF George C. Vonein. 631 B Street
northeast. has been awarded 10 II. J.
Better
Galloway a. Son. the builders. or 712 o
street northwest. have the contract for
the construction Of the Roland Apart
ment House at Second and Maryland
Avenue northeast.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-18
SCENTS STUMPING TOUR
IN PRESIDENTS TRIP
Mayor Harrison Says Chicago Will
Not Be Told How to Vote.

CHICAGO. March 1S.-The purposed
visit of President Roosevelt to Chicago
on April 2 seems TO Mayor Harrison to
be a Republican scheme TO influence the
city election In fact, Mr. Harrison
thinks the Presidents entire itinerary
has been planned for effect on the cleo
lions in various cities.
IT." said the mayor. "the Republic
cans think that by bringing the Presi-
dent to Chicago during the campaign
they can influence votes for Stewart,
they Will find they have thrown a boom
eranE. It will come back on their own
heads.
THE people of Chicago believe in
home rule and will not be told how to
vote by the President or any other out
slider
should President Roosevelt come
here on a political mission. or his visit
turn into a political affair. ! certainly
will pay no more attention to his pres
encc than TO that OF any Cabinet minis
ter or similar person who might come
10 the city Should he come simply as
the President. and not make his visit a
political one. he should be treated as
the President by Democrats as well IS
by Republicans
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-18
GERMAN PRESS COMMENT
ON CARS MANIFESTO
"Kreuz Zeitung' Declares Procla-
nation Extremely Reactionary.

BERLIN, March 1S.-Several OF the
leading German papers today make adj
verse comment on the Cars recent
manifesto. which has been in many quar-
ters acclaimed as the greatest step in
advance Russia has made since the edict
abolishing serfdom in the Cars do
main.
The 'Vorwaerts" declares that the text
OF the manifesto has been falsely trans
lated in the telegraphic reports circu-
lated outside of the Russian empire.
The Conservative paper. "Kreuz lei
tung, analyzing the manifesto. comes
to the same conclusion. and announces
that no step has been taken toward a
constitutional government. 1t marks but
the Strengthening OF absolutism, the pa
per says. and gives no religious tolera-
ton. but instead extends the priestly
power. The manifesto. according to the
paper. is not progressive. but extremely
reactionary'
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-18
BURTON HOLMES LECTURE
ON PICTURESQUE SWEDEN

Burton Holmes gave the third lecture
Of his series yesterday afternoon at the
Columbia Theater. Sweden was the
subject OF the afternoon. There is so
much that is quaint and interesting
about the country and its people that
Mr.. Holmes experienced little difnculty
in entertaining his audience. Pictur-
esque scenery. odd characteristics Of the
people. and a number OF side lights on
the subject ciassed the lecture among
the most interesting Mr. Holmes has
given in Washington.
With the aid Of still and motion pic
lures the lecturer carried his audience
through Sweden on a canal boat The
route was over the Gotta Canal system
through villages and farming districts,
giving a glimpse OF the people as they
live. An amusing incident OF the trip
was the freak OF the canal boat. which
appeared TO rush from one side Of the
stream to the other with startling "a
pidity This delusion was one OF pho
Biography only. as the slides were ar
ranged in such a way as 20 give the I'm
preston OF great speed. whereas. as a
matter Of fact. the trip consumed some
thing over half an hour
One Of the best views Of the after
noon was that OF the Falls or TroIlhat-
tan. which are said TO be three tines
the height OF Niagara
Mr.. Holmes lecture next Tuesday az
ternoon will be on Norway
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-18
BOOMERANG THROWING
SHOWN ON WHITE LOT
G. T. Walker Sprains His Knee in Dis
playing His Skill.

G. T. Walker, a prominent English
scientist. who was for many years con
nected with the department Of applied
mathematics Of Cambridge University
and is now in Washington studying the
methods Of the Weather Bureau. gave
an exhibition OF boomerang throwing IN
the White Lot the other afternoon
which attracted the attention OF many
local scientists. particularly those who
are interested in solving the problem OF
aerial navigation.
The boomerang used by Mr.. Walker
is Of wood and In the shape Of a letter
l.. It's sides are thirty inches long and
two and one-half inches wide. and il
weighs eight ounces. 1t is fat on one
side and rounded on the other.
Mr.. Walker threw this boomerang
vertically for a distance Of fifty yards.
The weapon darted high into the air. re-
turned far above his head and dropped
at his feet.
Several scientists who witnessed the
exhibition attempted to duplicate Mr.
Walkers feat. but without success
When he threw the boomerang IT seem
ed 10 have a strange rotary velocity
which none Of the other scientists could
lmpart.
In throwing the instrument Mr.
Walker sprained his knee. and his in
jury was 50 painful that he was com
PEELED 10 cancel an engagement he had
TO lecture before the Philosophical So
ciety Of Washington at the Cosmos
Club Saturday evening. Mr.. Walker IS
living al the Cosmos Club. in this city.
he will leave mere Saturday TO 90 10
India. where he IS to be connected with
the Weather Bureau
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-18
BAD WEATHER BROUGHT
INCREASE OF DEATHS
Mortality During the Past Week in the
District

Deaths to the number OF 15l occurred
in the District for the week ended on
Saturday last. This represented death
rate OF 26.s per thousand OF population.
OF the decedents 81 were white. death
rate being 24.9, and "a colored. death
rate 800. The deaths IN the previous
week were las death rate 25.3) and in
the corresponding period OF last year
12s death rate 22.7). Compared with The
preceding week mortality from aftec-
tions of the heart increased from u to
is. and that from acute lung diseases
declined from 30 to 81. and kidneys from
10 TO ;.
There we're 70 fatal cases OF grip. 2 OF
typhoid fever. OF whooping cough.
and Of measles. BY violence deaths
were reported: being cases OF suicide,
l OF which was by ''gunshot In the
brain" and the other by opium poison.
There was 1 accidental death from in
hslation OF Illuminating gas.
Births numbering 90 we're reported. OF
which 40 were white and Al colored;
males 50. and females IS.
There were 50 cases OF typhoid fever
brought over from the previous week.
New cases numbering II were reported
and II were discharged. leaving ~
cases still under medical care at the
close OF Saturday last.
or scarlet fever 10 cases were Ia
quarantine at the beginning OF the week.
to which were added new cases: and
4 having been discharged. left cases
with warning cards In : premises
In the same time cases OF diphtheria
We're in quarantine. During the week
new cases developed and 4 were dis
charged leaving 3 cases remaining in
isolation in premises
The following were the deaths CLASH
fed according to their causes. Apoplcxy,
:; bronchitis. 3; congestion OF lungs. l.
consumption. 10. commissions. !: diar-
rhoeal diseases. ?; diseases OF brain.
diseases of heart. 16. diseases OF kid
neys. 3: malignant growths. s; measles.
g. meningitis. 2 pneumonia 16: sui
cides. 2. typhoid fever. 2; whooping
cough. 3; miscellaneous, 80; grip. y;
total. ISL.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-18
SENATE CONFIRMS THE
NOMINATION OF ". A. DAY
Approves Appointment as Assistant At
tOrney General for Interstate
Commerce Commission.

The appointment az the Hon. william
a. Day as assistant 10 the attorney
general OF the Interstate Commerce
Commission. was unanimously confirm
ed BY the Senate yesterday on a unani-
nous report OF the Committee on Judi
ciary- The position was created By
the last Congress. and carries a salary
Of $1,000 per year
Mr.. Day is one OF the best known
railroad lawyers in the country ard has
been employed as special counsel by the
commission on some OF its most Impor-
tant cases. He is a prominent Demo-
crat and declined a Cabinet folio Of
fered by President Cleveland.
The Committee on Judiciary again
took unfavorable action yesterday upon
the nomination OF William NJ. Bvrne 10
be district attorney OF Delaware. The
vote was FIVE to four. and the reflections
was not a surprise
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-18
SALE OF LIQUOR At
G. A. R. HEADQUARTERS
Judge KimbaI Appeals to the Excise
Hes.d.

Judge Ivory G. Kimball. department
commander. G. A. R. has appealed to
the Excise Board to stop the sale OF
liquor in the building used as depart
ment headquarters. 1912 Pennsylvania
Avenue northwest. II appears this
building is rented at times when not
used by the c. A. R. for other purposes
and in connection with some OF the
gatherings the liquor is sold under the
"one-evening'' clause OF the liquor law.
Judge KimbaI objects to this use OF
the building. and in compliance with his
wish the Excise Board has passed a
regulation that no permission shall be
issued hereafter for the sale OF liquor
in connection with evening gatherings
in that building.
The following orde- for department
headquarters has beer issued:
Each post commander will take steps
at once to cause the election OF MEM
Der OF the memorial committee and re-
port the name and postofHce address to
these headquarters. Post commanders
are also invited TO nominate one COM
rade each TO serve as aide on the. de-
psrtrnent commanders stan. None but
those who will uniform and devote the
necessary time to the duties should be
nominated.
he thirty-seventh national encamp-
ment viii be held in San Francisco.
Cal, during the week beginning Mon
day, August II. All who intend going
are requested 90 send their names and
addresses 20 John J. Freeland. chairman
of transportation committee Pension
Bureau. or TO Assistant Quartermaster
General A. p. Tasker, G. A. r. head
quarters. at the earliest possible date.
TO the end that suitable arrangements
may be made for all. Active steps are
now being taken TO perfect arrange
ments for the trip. and IL must be
known as early as possible how many
are going. Information as TO rates.
route, sleeping cars. etc, can be oh
tanned from the comrades above named"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-18
SEPTIC SEWAGE TANKS
SUCCEED IN VANCOUVER

Consul L. Edwin Dudley. OF Vancou-
yer, in a letter to the State Depart
ment. says that the three septic tanks
for the disposal OF sewage which have
been in operation in that city for several
years have proved so satisfactory that
the local authorities have decided to
erect three additional tanks next SUN
mer. The plant will then be able 10
handle nearly all the sewage OF the city.
Not q single complaint adds the consul.
has been received regarding this system
Its first cost is comparatively small. it's
maintenance is inexpensive. and IL does
its work perfectly, promoting public
health. and benefting the city fnan-
cially.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-18
THE COURT RECORD.

Equity Court, No. Justice Hagner-
Merchant < Company VS. =. +. Cathed-
raj Foundation. certified TO Justice
Gould for hearing. Henderson VS..
St0ckwell: heirs decree vesting title
in complainant. Collins VS.. Collins: tes-
timony before T. II. Fitnam. examiner
ordered taken. Mann VS.. NcCandiish.
exceptions TO answer sustained Jack
son vs.. Eli. on hearing. Wayland VS..
Wayland. cause submitted. Van Horn
VS.. Benjamin; cause submitted
Equity Court. No. Justice Could
kantz vs.. Fidelity Trust Company.
Harry 5. Weleh appointed trustee to
release. In re Edmond G. Bell. ac-
count Of committee waived. Barnard
VS.. Htz. guardian ad litem appointed
and Ralph =. Barnard substituted trus-
tee. Easley VS. Cummings; dismissal Of
original bill and prayers Of cross bill
granted Altman VS. Altman; guardians ad
Item appointed
Criminal Court No Justice Ander-
sou-United States VS. William smith
robbery; defendant arraigned and plead
ed not guilty. United States VS. George
w. Robinson. robbery; do. United
States VS.. John Kelly. larceny: do.
United States VS.. Randolph Payne. rob
berry; do United states vs.. Frederick
C. Seton, assault with dangerous
weapon: on trial
Criminal Court No. 2-Justice Bar
nard-United States vs.. Robert Scott. as
sault with dangerous weapon: verdict OF
not guilty United States vs.. William
Lee. assault TO kill: do. United States
vs.. John r. Nankin. assault: on trial
Probate Courf-Justice -Barna rd-Tn re
JGsepha kaufman. Harry NJ Kaufman
appointed guardian. bond 81 O0G Estate
OF Kate Madigan; inventory filed. Es-
tate OF Annie Jenifer; order OF pubfica-
ton Estate OF George 5. PrindIe: order
TO sell stock Estate OF Frank A Gard
nsr; viii, dated October rs. 1881. filed
Estate Of John f. Doran; will admitted
% probate and letters testamentary
granted e. Mary Doran, bond $500 Es-
tate Of Mary NJ. Manning: account
passed In re Lucy A. X. Adee: inven-
tory flied Estate OF Sarah F. Blundon.
petition for probate Of viii filed Estate
OF William p Clarke: petition for let
ters OF administration fled Estate OF
Lewis York, VIII dated January ). 1901
fled. Estate Of Charles Smith: order
extending time to sell lot Il. square 20.
Estate OF Thomas Gaskins: viii re-
proved. Estate Of Benjamin F. Hen
Erickson; will admitted TO probate and
letters testamentary granted TO Richard
Hendrickson. Estate OF William
J. Nelson; viii dated December
,. 1907. fled Estate Of Jane
Tolson; VIII dated August IS. 1s02.
filed. Estate of Samuel r Merrill: or
der for publication. Estate of VII
liam J. Nelson; petition for probate
OF viii filed Estate Of John Shana-
han; order OF sale OF 317 and S1q
Virginia Avenue southeast to pay debts.
and adjudging premises 321 Virginia Az
enue southeast TO be on part lots [ AMI
r, square 797. Estate OF John Hurst.
verdict sustaining viii. Estate OF Olive
5 Botsford: inventory fled Estate Of
DANIEL p Mccartney; viii partly prov
ed. Estate Of Charles Smith: proof OF
publication.