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The Washington times., 1903-12-19
ARGUMENT FOR TYNER
WAS RESUMED TODAY

Argument was resumed this morning
before Justice Pritchard on the de-
murrer filed by Gen. James y. Tyner
and Harrison ]. Barrett. TO the indict-
ments against them charging them with
conspiracy to defraud the Government.
in connection with the Postoffice in
vestigation
II is alleged in the demurrers that
the indictments are defective because
they DO net set out specifically the
crimes which the defendants are ac-
cuSed of committing.
arguments We're made yesterday after
noon by A. S. Worthington on behalf
Of .he defendants, and Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Hugh T. Taggart. in sup
port Of the validity Of the indictments.
When the court convened this morn
ing Mr.. Hirshey. of the law firm OF
Hirshey a. Crane. Of Baltimore. Nd. be-
gan the closing argument on behalf OF
the defendants.
The Washington times., 1903-12-19
BIG APART RENI HOUSE
DESTROYED II CHICAGO
Fifty-5ix Families Homeless and Many
narrowly Escape Death in the
Blazing Structure

CHICAGO, Dec. 19-Fifty-six families.
comprising 200 persons. were made
homeless last night when fire destroyed
the Victoria Apartment Building. Forty
ninth Street and Calumet. The property
loss was estimated at $1,000
A number of the occupants narrowly
escaped death. women, children and
even men being carried down ice-coated
fire escapes by the firemen and police
men. Driven to the roof by the flames
that surged in the floors below, several
women became desperate and Were
about 20 jump when rescuers reached
them.
The building was one of the oldest OF
the Worlds Fair structures. and was
formerly known as the Marlboro. II
was Iour stories high and the apart
ments were mostly two and fot'r rooms.
The flames swept through the building
from the base ment to the roof in a few
minutes. and before any of the tenants
could save their belongings.
What caused the fire is not known. 1t
started I'm a part of the building far re-
moved from the boiler room.
The Washington times., 1903-12-19
M'CLELLAN'S SUCCESSOR
ON WAYS AND MEANS
Representative SuIzer Wants Place and
Nay Get It-objections to
Bourke Cochran.

The Democratic Representatives from
New York are trying to convince John
Sharp Williams Of Mississippi. leader
Of the minority, that Representative
Sulzsr should succeed Mayor-elect Nc
Clellan on the Ways and Means Com
mlttee- Mr.. Mcclellan resigned from
Congress yesterday. They have not
convinced him yet
Mr.. Williams wants 10 recommend
Townsend Scudder for the place. Mr..
Sulzer saw Mr. Williams last night at
the Metropolitan Hotel and said the
New York delegation would indorse
him for the place. Representative Sui
Ivan confirmed this later.
Mr. sulzer Is anxiou-, to close the
matter up before BOurke Cochran
comes to Congress and hypnotizes the
men from the South and West Mr.
Cochran viii not get a particularly cor
dial reception In the House. Soon after
leaving the House he bolted Bryan's
nomination and supported Mckinley.
The present leader Of the minority. Mr..
Williams. was in the House at the time.
He supported Bryan and free silver,
and has never forgiven Cochran for
deserving the Democracy II is practi-
cally certain, even If the New York
delegation should recommend Cochran
Tor McClelian's place. that Williams
would turn him down hard.
When Mr.. Williams was seen last
night he dictated the following state
ment:
Mr.. Williams isinclined to believe the
Democracy Of New York State ought
% have that place. The only thing
that would prevent them from getting
Il would be their presentation to him
OF the name OF man unfit in his opin-
ion for the position. He would not
recommend to the Speaker anyone not
Endorsed by the New York Democracy,
nor would he recommend anybody SO
Endorsed who was in his opinion In
,tellectually or otherwise unfit TO serve
the country and the Democracy in that
position"
what VIII Cochran get?" Mr. VII
iiams was asked
wen cross the Cochran bridge when
we come 10 it." was the reply
The Washington times., 1903-12-19
BAGGAGEMAN SMILED;
WON A SOCIETY GIRL

PITTSBURG. Pa. Dec. 19.-Margaret
Shannon. a society girl of SewickIey,
whose grandfather. Robert Shannon.
was a pioneer OF the Ohio Valley, and
who is the daughter Of Robert Shannon,
a Pittsburg business man. yesterday an
nounced 10 her friends that on De-
cember 10 she had been married TO
Harold r. Hannibal. at a little parson-
age at Baden. Hannibal is a baggage
master on the Pittsburg Fort Wayne
and Chicago Railroad. Miss Shannon
who was e debutante this season. sa "
him daily as the train dashed past the
Shannon summer home She told her
friends she admired the handsome
baggagemaster. became acquainted and
fell in love with him.
The Washington times., 1903-12-19
CORONER TO INQUIRE
into DEATH OF BERON
Painter DieS After Having Been Knock
ed Down by Bicyclist.

William Boron. a painter of %
Eighth Street southeast. who was run
into by Joseph Smith a negro, on a
bicycle Tuesday. died at his home last
night as a result OF the injuries received.
Acting Coroner Glazebrook was notified.
and had the body removed 10 Scott's
undertaking establishment, where il
will be held until the return tomorrow
OF Coroner levitt. 1t Is probable that
an inquest will be held on Monday
morning.
Boron. who was eighty-slx years old.
was crossing Pennsylvania Avenue near
his home when he was run down by
Smith. He was picked up unconscious
and taken TO his home. DR.. l. l.
Friedrich was called and found that he
was suffering from a fractured skull.
Smith was arrested ard is in Jail await
ing the result OF the inquiry.
The Washington times., 1903-12-19
TINES WORD CONTEST
CLOSES THIS EVENING
Answers Mailed Not Later Than II
O'Clock Will Be Entered in
the Competition.

The Times word contest will be con-
cluded at IL o'clock this evening.
Solutions of the puzzle viii be received
at The Times Office until that hour.
Answers mailed not later than II o'clock
this evening will be entered in the com
petition, provided they are received not
later than Monday morning, at which
time examination Of the solutions viii
be taken up AND completed as soon as
possible.
The Washington times., 1903-12-19
ALLEGED c0UNTERFElTERS
TAKEN IN SAN FRANCISCO

Chief Wilkie. Of the Secret Service.
received word this morning OF the
breaking up of gang of counterfeiters
rat San Francisco by Thomas Foster and
Thomas r. McManus. Secret Service
agents. Four men were arrested -
Charles Callan, Charles SutcHne, John
Atridge, and George Tlghe.
In Callan's room were found Us coun-
terfoit coins. in metal dollars and in
smaller denominations. Twelve molds
for making coins were also found In the
room.
So far as can be learned. the amount
Of the counterfeit money circulated was
not large.
The Washington times., 1903-12-19
IONA STONE FOR CATHEDRAL
NOW IN WASHINGTON

The Iona stone from the ancient
cathedral at Iona on which Saint Co
lumba. the great Irish missionary OF
the sixth century, preached the Gospel
over sixteen hundred years ago. has ar
rived in Washingtou and win soon he
placed I'm the Cathedral Close. The
Memorial Font viii probably be in place
by Christmas Day. but not dedicated
until spring. possibly on Ascension Day.
The Jordan stones are en- route to Wash
lngtOn and are awaited with interest.
The Washington times., 1903-12-19
OSTERNAN
FACING DISMISSAL
If Corporation Counsel Finds Evidence
Properly Admitted "Peeping Tom
Will Leave the Force.

The trial papers Of Policeman c. F.
Osterman have been forwarded to the
Corporation Counsel for an opinion as
to the admissibiitty of certain evidence.
As the case now stands. Osterman has
been found guilty Of being a ''Peeping
Tom, and has been recommended by
Major Sylvester for removal from the
force This recommendation has been
approved by Commissioners West and
Mcfarland. and If no portion Of the evil
dence was improperly admitted, Oster-
man will be removed forthwith.
The Washington times., 1903-12-19
DROPS DEAD. DRESSING
TO ATTEND FUNERAL
James w. Hunter Dies of Heart Disease
in His Home.

James W. Hunter. citizen Of George
town dropped dead shortly after noon
yesterday, at his home. 1920 Potomac
Street northwest. as the result of an at
tack of heart failure. He was prepar-
ing to attend the funeral of his aunt,
Mrs. Elizabeth c. Baker. when strick-
en-.
Mr.. Hunter for a number Of years had
conducted a butcher business in the
Center Market He was hfty-four years
Of age. and is survived by widow. Mrs
Eliza Hunter. and several children. He
was a brother of Mrs Edward p.
Rhodes and Mrs. Alice Rabbit. OF
Georgetown.
The funeral arrangements have not
yet been arranged.
The Washington times., 1903-12-19
SPECIAL NOTICES.

SPECIAL NOTICE-On January IS,
1904. the meeting OF stockholders viii be
held at our Office, 423 Tenth Street north
west at d. m THE c. ]. McCUBBIN
COMPANY II
SPECIAL NOTICE-L Licenses to prac-
Ice medicine ana Midwifery. Pnysl-
clans and midwives desiring 20 enter
the January examination OF applicants
for licenses 10 practice medicine. and TO
practice midwifery. respectively. In the
district Of Columbia should file the
applications with the undersigned. Z
or before the 30th instant VIZ
LIAM c. WOODWARD. secretary
Board OF Medical Supervisors, 464 LouisA
lana Avenue northwest IL
SPECIAL NOTICE-Just arrived three
cars fancy spruce and fir Xmas trees
For select trees get your orders IN ear
". STONNELL & HARRISON. S45 3
Street northwest. Phone. M-l4oO-
SPECIAL NOTICE-A meeting of the
Firemen's Insurance Company, OF Wash ,
fngfca and Georgetown VIII be held. a.
its office. on MONDAY. JANUARY It'll
1903 at II O'CLOCK. NJ. for the cleo
ton OF thirteen directors Polls open
at II a. IA. c. w. HOWARD, Secretary.
delI-lSt-
The Washington times., 1903-12-19
DELTA TAU DELTA WILL
HOLD AN INITIATION

Gamma Eta Chapter Of the Delta Tau
Delta fraternity will hold an initiation
at o'clock tonight at its chapter
house. 100 Q Street northwest.
The initiation will be followed by a
banquet at the ShOreham, which viii
be attended by .ie members OF the
local chapter I'm Columbian University
and of the Washington Alumni AssO-
citation OF the fraternity
The Washington times., 1903-12-19
MANY CITIES WANT
FREDERICK HEISMAN
First Warrant for Alleged
SwindIer Arrives.
CLAIMED BY PHILADELPHIA
Charged That He Cleared Up $4,000
The-e"-His Past Record
Bad One.

The claims for the custody of Fred
ericlS Heisman. arrested here for Boston
for false pretenses, it being alleged that
he obtained $4,000 from Miss Comb,
have begun to come in. and the police arc
confident that Heisman's own state
ment. that he was wanted wherever he
had been. is true
Last night a telephone message was
received from a private detective
agency of Philadelphia. stating that
Heisman was wanted there for false pre-
lenses, the amount charged against him
on this score being set at $4,000. This
morning a warTant arrived from Phila-
delphia. sworn out by Ana Schied. 2.04
Poplar Street. which alleges that on
November % he obtained from her, by
means OF his graft" the sum OF $500.
At that time Heisman had a handsome
suite or rooms at 1419 Arch street, and
figured under the name of Prof. Sphere.
II is understood that other warrants
will follow
The Washington times., 1903-12-19
LITIGATION BEGUN
OVER PATENT RIGHTS

Charles Z. Wood today instituted pro
ceedings in equity against john P.
Martin and four others for an injunc-
ton. the cancellation OF certain pronis-
sorry notes and the payment OF $1,000
with interest The litigation is the
outgrOwth of a transaction between ths
parties relative TO interests in the pct-
ent for receipt or devise fcr improve
nents in the process of making aru-
fetal stone. Henry z. Davis IS named as
counsel for the complainant
The Washington times., 1903-12-19
GOVERNOR MASH AFTER RUaLIN.

COLUMBUS. Dec. Ex-Governor Nash
ordered Attorney General Sheets yester-
day TO begin legal proceedings to punish
the principals. promoters, and witnesses
OF two prizefights held Al Akron Thurs
day night. The principals were Gus
Rubin and Charles 4. Green. and
Frank Cassidy and Artte Sims. Rubin
won easily.
The Washington times., 1903-12-19
JACOB RIIS' LECTURE
ALREADY BEARING FRUIT
More Accurate Alley Statis-
ties Are Sought.
RECORDS FROM HOSPITALS
Chicago and Boston Furnish Ideas as to
Proper Means of Treating
Slum Evils

Health officer Woodward has istruct-
ed his subordinates in the District
Health Department to ascertain the
residence Of all persons dying in local
hospitals. This action was inspired by
the recent trip Of Jacob Ris through
the citys slums. and the object of the
order is to charge all deaths to the al
leys and squares in which the fatal dis
ease originates. thus making the vital
statistics more reliable and accurate
Subsequent to Mr.. Riis' inspection it
has been found that statistics do not
bear out. in every instance. the con-
tentions of the famous New York slum
worker. and the secretary of the local
Associated Charities. In some alleys
where cases of fatal illness are known TO
have originated the records show no
deaths. for the reason that the victims
have been taken to one or another IF
the many hospitals in the city for treat
ment. When death occurred the record
merely contained the name of the In
stitution.
Records Are obscured.
The records of the alleys are conse-
quently obscured in many cases, when
several deaths should be charged
against their squalor and filth. With
the PRONUNCIATION OF this new order DIR.
Woodward hopes to make the alley vital
statistics more accurate
In discussing the les Station now re-
quested b. the Commis aoners. looking
to authority TO condemn and demolish
buildings which are unsanitary or germ
infected. DR.. Woodward said that Chica-
go and Boston seem to have solved the
problem in a simple but effective man.
ner.
As 1t Is in Chicago.
According to reports which he has on
file in his Office, when a house in Chi
cago is believed to be unsanitary, a
health commission is sent to inspect the
premises. If this commission reports for
demolition an order Is directed to the
chief Of the fire department To effect
the desired result. The fire laddies go
out on a practice run. as it were. and
the objectionable house is rased with lit
tie ado.
The Boston method is more conserva-
tive II the premises are condemned. a
notice is served TO that effect upon the
owner. lessee, tenant. occupant. or any
body else who may be found on the
premises. II no one can be found. let
ter is mailed to the owner, at his last
known address. instrucfing him to cause
the demolition OF the house within ten
days.
II the structure remains standing ct
the expiration Of that time, the destruc-
ton Is effected at the cost Of the prop
erty; This is essentially the law which
the District Commissioners are now en-
oeaVorinS 70 have passed by Congress.
The Washington times., 1903-12-19
MANY TROUBLES HAS
GEORGE BAKER, COLORED

George Baker. a negro. was sent to
jail for eleven months and twenty-nine
days on two charges of larceny and also
held in $500 bonds for the action OF the
grand jury on a charge OF attempted
housebreaking. by Judge Scott. in the
Police Court, today
The Washington times., 1903-12-19
HEARING BEGUN ON
TYNER'S DEMURRER

Hearing on the demurrers filed by Gen.
James II. Tyner and Harrison J. Bar.
rett. TO the indictment charging them
With conspiracy TO defraud the Govern,
ment. was begun yesterday Afternoon
before Justice Pritchard in Circuit
Court. No. l.
The Washington times., 1903-12-19
DIED.

FAWCFTT-At GlencarIyn. Va. Thursday.
Dec Il, 1903, THOMAS L., beloved husband OF
Isabella ID. Fawcett, aged siNty-three years.
Funeral from Glencsrlyn Mission. Sunday, Dec.
20, 1905, AT l o'clock. Interment &C Arlington.
Father. in thy gracious keeping
Leave we now thy servant. sleeping.
Dixon Oll). Canton (Ohio), and Cedar Rapids
Oowa) papers please copy. II
The Washington times., 1903-12-19
CHURCH NOTICES.

TRINITY METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH,
cor Seward square and 5th st. sell am.
and Z 80 pm, sermon by the pastor, DR., J. {.
Nicholson; OILS an. Sunday school; 6;30 pm,
inE Christmas morning. $50 1t
THE PEOPLES CHURCH has moved To- Con-
cordia Club Hall. SEQ 9Th 81. NV. Rev. Alex
Kent pastor, will speak at rs Of The ORR
gin and Meaning Of Christmas Customs Prof
Newburgh's class It l0:15 Seats free. All vel
Mt. VERNON PLACE NJ f. CHURCH SOUTH.
9th and SIS NV, Rev. Forrest J. Prettymau,
pastor Preaching at II am. and 80 pm. by
the pastors subject OF evening sermon, The Bible
the lnhdel Textbook Sunday school, $50
am. Junior League, $3.50 pm; Senior League,
$3.50 PIN; prayer meeting Thursday, T:SO pni
EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN sCIENCE-At 8
pm. in the lecture room Of the Halls OF the
Aneients. New York ave-, bet. 18th and 18th
BISHOP OLIVER c. sABIN
viii deliver the eighth Of series Of twelve
lectures teaching How 10 Heal the Sick
Through Divine Methods" These lectures are
absolutely free and viii be the only series de-
livercd during the year. All who desire to learn
should come. Quiz meeting Wednesday evening
at O'clock. Hall commodious and comfortable !;
surroundings elegant IL
coLoRED EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN
sCIENCE-At 8 pm. at Odd Fellows Hall. on
N ST., bet. 10Th and l1th sts., Elder Roland II.
Hazard viii deliver free lecture the sub
iect OF Divine Healing" All invited. 1t
ST JOHNS CHURCH. Georgr-own. o s.. bet.
SGD and SD Rev. Frederick b. Howden. rector;
Rev G.. =. knollmeyer, aSsistant-Services to-
morrow: : 80 am. holy communion; IL am,
morning PRAYER and sermon; 4:S0 pm, evening
prayer (piain); 80 pm, evening service, with
termon. Services Christmas Day; Holy com
munion, 1880 am; morning prayer and sermon,
1890 am IL
SEVENTH DAY ADNENTISTS-'' Great Nations
% Today In Prophecy" Address by Prof Pres
colt, editor cf Seventh Day Adventist Church
paper sunday, December %. at 80 p. M. at
the Masonic Temple; questions answered All
are invited delS-2t
The Washington times., 1903-12-19

Sir Mortimer Durand. the British am
bassador, went TO New York last even
ing TO meet Lady Durand and Miss
Durand. They win remain in New York
until Monday. possibly later. at least
until Lady Durand RECEIVERS from the
fatigue OF travel. Though not strong,
she is certainly not an invalid as has
often been said, much TO the amusement
Of Sir Mortimer. who says her present
frail health is entirely due TO her long
residence in India. from which she Is
rapidly rallying Miss Durand viii be
an acquisition to diplomatic and social
circles here. but having made her debut
in Madrid will not be numbered among
the buds" Of the winter.
The Washington times., 1903-12-19
LADY DURAND ARRIVES
ABOARD THE LUCANIA
British Ambassador Goes to New York
to Escort His Wife to the
Capital City.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1e.-Among the pas
sengers who arrived here today on the
Cunard Line steamer Lueania from I.iv-
eTpool was Lady Durand. wife OF Sir
Henry MORTIMER Durand, the new Brit
ish ambassador.
The Washington times., 1903-12-19
A Bad Record.

Heismans record is rapidly coming to
light. II is learned that he attended
Mount St. Joseph's College. in Balti-
more. where he figured in some crooked
work toward the last of his course, and
left under cloud He learned the rud-
iments early In life. The fine points.
however. which enabled him to fleece
the public so successfully. were learned
in an apprenticeship in Salt Lake City.
under the tutelage OF prof. Turner. .
otherwise Fred futile. 1t is said that
at this time there was a woman in the
case. and that when the trio left Salt
Lake beween two days the woman had
six trunks Of sealskins. and many dia-
monds.
Now graduated. Heisman came to
Washington. where he figured as hith-
erto published. Then came the Provi-
dence game. which he says netted him
IS. 900 in nine months Boston paid So
600 in the same length of time Phila-
delphia was equally profitable. 1t Is
supposed that all these and other cities
will put in a claim for him.
The Washington times., 1903-12-19
Not HIS Grandfather.

Major Theodore Hausmann, a civil war
veteran, one of the first mounted police
of the city, and now employed at the
Bureau of Engraving and Printing and
who lives at 1927 Brightwood Avenue.
and whom Heisman claims as his grand
father. was a caller at Police Headquar-
tiers this afternoon. and stated that
Heisman was not HIS legitimate grand
son. He claims the records of st. Alloy
sius Church will prove this. and that
Heismans birth is credited to a brick
layer named Sutton. He admitted. how
ever, that Theodore Harsmann. or HE'S
man, jr-. had taken his name, and that
On the death OF the latter no less than
six women put in a claim for a share
OF his estate. as common law wives.
Heisman's mother nov goes by the
name OF Wade. and was recently at the
same hotel where Heisman was stop
ping here. and figured in the divorce
proceedings now pending against Heis-
man by his wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
Farewell Dinner rendered.

A farewell dinner was rendered to Mr.. w.
Lowe Shipp last Saturday night at the Ho-
tel Barton by his associates in the employ
of the Washington Railway and Electric
Company. The occasion was Mr.. Ships
expected departure for indianapolis. where
he goes TO accept the position Of auditor of
the indianapolis Union Traction Company,
which corporation is the outcome of the
consolidation of the various Indianapolis
city and inter-urban railways.
Mr.. Shipp has been in the service of the
Washington Railway and Electric Company
for many years. and he is held in high
TEEN. both by the officers and employees of
the company.
During the serving of the menu num-
Der of speeches and toasts were given, Mr..
w. F. Ham, controller of the company
acting as POSTMASTER. Among those pres
mt were Gen. George H. Harries, vice presi-
dent; Mr.. w. F. Ham. controller; Mr.. ].
b. Lackey. secretary: Mr.. C. E. Brown
paymaster, and Messrs. F. ]. Mersheimer,
F. j.. Whitehead. G. G. Whitney. ]. E. Nc
Graw. A. s. Parry. A. c. Wells, G. c. Min
nigerode, George W. Brooke X. Kemper,
jr.. w. M. Wilson. r. T. Elliott. P. H
Lghtfoot, George W. Ingham and Leslie
Cramer,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
DEATH BY SUICIDE.
Coroner's Decision in Case of Moses
Gordon, Colored.

Moses Gordon. colored. ffty-nine years
old of 2439 Sth street northwest, ended his
life with a bullet from 30 caliber re-
volver by shooting himself in the eye at
his home about o'clock yesterday morn
ing.
The shot was heard by William o. Kelly
rolored, who resides in the adjoining house.
Kelly looked through the window of Cor
1ons room and saw the man stretched out
on a cot with smoking revolver in his
right hand. Investigation showed that in
the other hand he had tightly clutched a
picture of his sweetheart. while In note
found nearby he reproached her for hay
ing Tilted him and bade her farewell.
Kelly sent a telephone message to the
tenth precinct police station and Sergt
Luton and Policemen Wright and Hoag-
land went to the house and took charge
of the body until the arrival Of Coroner
hewitt who, on learning the facts issued
a certificate of death by suicide. Gordon's
left eye was gone. he having shot himself
while looking down the barrel of the re-
yOlyer.