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The Washington times., 1903-03-17
RIVAL PHYSICIANS
FIGHT FATAL DUEL
DR.. Henry Bass MOrtaIly Wounded by
DR.. Julian Baker in Tarboro, N. c.

NORFOLK, Va, March IA sensa-
tlonal shooting. which will result in the
death of DR.. Henry Bass, one Of the
most prominent physicians of Tarboro,
y. c.. occurred in front of the post
office in that place yesterday. The man
who shot DR.. Bass Is DR.. Julian Baker
an equally prominent physician. Both
men have families and have been bit
ter professional rivals for long time
1t is believed that when DR.. Bass
and DR.. Baker met each expected an at
tack and was prepared. DR.. Baker fred
hrst. the bullet' stirling Dr. Bass in the
abdomen Though fatally woVHdsas pr.
Bass rallied enough TO fire at his an
tagonist. but the bullet went wild and
he was prevented from firing again by
friends who quickly gathered. Dr.
Baker was arrested.
DR.. Southgate Leigh. OF Norfolk. was
summoned 10 the bedside OF the wound
ed man and left on a special train for
Tarboro tonight.
The Washington times., 1903-03-17
ANNUAL DINNER OF THE
CONGREGATIONAL CLUB
The Rev. John L. Ewell Elected PTesi-
dent of Organization.

The Washington Congregational CLUB
held its thirty-sixth annual dinner last
night at the First Congregational
Church Following the election of off,
GERS for the coming year dinner was
served by the women OF the First
Church.
The Rev. DR.. ]. F. Ewell, the newly
elected president of the club. was toast
master. Mrs. Charles B. Bayley, jr.,
sang two solos. after which DR.. Ewell
introduced the Rev. DR.. c. J. Ryder. OF
New York city. who spoke on The
American Highlander" By means OF
short stories and incidents he illustrat-
ed the life. habits. and character OF the
people who live in the mountainous dis
tricts of the South. Following DR.. Ry-
der. 5. w. Woodward responded 10 the
toast, Our Duty to Our Country"
Following a solo by Mrs. d. OIin
LsGch. the Rev. H P. Black. OF New
York city. spoke on China" DR..
Teunis S. Hamlin. of the Church of the
Covenant, spoke on "our Duty 20 the
World" Major General Howard was
called upon for a short speech. after
which the meeting adjourned
The officers elected were as follows:
President, the Rev. John l. Ewell: first
vice president. the Hon. II. L. West:
second vice president, the Rev. Frank
lin Noble; third vice president. Prof
Henry z. Sawyer: fourth vice president
Prof. Charles S. Clark: secretary
George A. l.. Merrifield: treasurer, AL
fred Wood. -~urraerl 81
The Washington times., 1903-03-17
GIFT OF MILLIONS
FOR LEHIGH VALLEY
Jersey Legislature Would Present
Canal to Corporation.

TRENTON. y. j.. March 1T.-Twenty
million dollars worth Of state property
will be surrendered to the Lehigh Val
ley Railroad Company by the New Jer-
sey Legislature IL a bill 20 be heard in
committee today should become a law.
Fearing the political effect OF such ac-
tion upon the Republican party. the
State leaders met last night in the Hotel
Windsor 10 devise means for the defeat
of the measure. but IL Is felt that their
orders will not avail against the pow
erful influences at work in its favor
The bill is designed to turn over 10
the railroad company the Morris and
Essex canal. with it's tremendously VAL
liable water fronts in Jersey City and
Newark
The canal is the property OF the State
Of New Jersey. and is leased to the Le-
high Valley Railroad. the lease expiring
in 1923.
Its water front rights in New York
Harbor. close TO the Pennsylvania Rail-
road terminal. consist OF basin with
nearly 300 feet frontage, valued ct
IS. oOO. .0Go.
The frontage On the Passaic River at
Newark is worth an additional 81, 900 900.
Jersey City and Newark desire 20 tn
crease their water supply. and Lake Ho-
patcong, which is on a part of the canal
system. with it's immense volume of
water. will be drawn upon for that pur-
pose. Jersey City has spent Ss.0O0,0 900
for a water supply Newark has spent
Sc. 600. 600. Each will spend many addi-
tional millions. The owners OF the Nor
ris and Essex Canal viii receive a large
part OF that revenue. The canal also
owns 102 miles of right OF way passing
from Phillipsburg 10 Jersey City and
touching many important cities and
towns
Not one dollar is offered 10 the State
by the Lehigh Valley for this property.
The Washington times., 1903-03-17
BISHOP TIKHON WILL
GO BACK To RUSSIA
Head Of Greek Russian Church in Amer
lea Gives Up Office.

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal, March IL
The ambitions of Bishop /. Tikhon. Of
fetal head of the Greek Russian Church
in North America, have been overcome
by the dsatA of his brother, Michael.
and he has abandoned his cathedral and
Is going back to the little rural town
where he was born. in southern Russia
The devotion of the brothers toward
each other was great. and they were
regarded as inseparable.
Michael saw and heard Tina De Spada.
an Italian prima donna, a few months
ago, and fell in love with her. He
attended the opera every night and
obtained an Introduction 10 the singer.
he sent flowers, letters and presents.
but his attentions we're in vain, and he
plhed away and died
Bishop Tikhon had been sad and mel
aneholy since then. and mis- people
have believed him 20 be in danger Of
collapse. lie finally decided TO go away.
and so nc has surrendered control Of
his cathedral to bis diocesan secretary
and will go TO Russia and ask the Holy
Synod of the church TO appoint bis sue
cessor.
The Washington times., 1903-03-17
STATE PAYS ATTORNEY
$l5l,64O COMMISSION
Connecticut Gives Samuel Fessenden
oneQuarter of Claim.

HARTFORD. Conn. March 17.-Gov-
ernor Chamberlain has turned over to
state Attorney Samuel Fessenden. OF
Stamford. check from the United States
Trearury for feOs.5sO Mr.. Fessepden
will take out or this s151 $40. and turn
the balance into the State treasury. This
is the largest commission ever received
by lawyer in this State
In 1897 the Legislature passed a reso-
lution authorizing the governor to ap-
point some one to secure from the Gov
ernment the interest on the money ad-
vanced by Connecticut for ftting out
soldiers during the civil war. the prin-
cipal having been recovered some years
ago by Senator Eaton, without commits
sion
Gov. Lorrin A. Cook who. by the way.
was averse to State expenditure for
troops for the Spanish war, appointed
Mr. Fessenden agent and allowed him
2S per cent commission.
The Washington times., 1903-03-17
BOSTON ASKS LOAN
OF THE LIBERTY BELL
Mayor Patrick A. Collins, of "The Hub
Presents the Request.

PHILADELPHIA. March I7.-Boston is
the latest applicant for a loan OF the
Liberty Bell.
On June II next the Massachusetts
capital Is 10 celebrate the l2sth ami
versary OF the battle of Bunker HiIl. and
TO round out what the patriotic sons of
the Bay State desire 10 make a memora-
bic occasion they want the Liberty Bell.
Mayor Ashbridge received a letter from
Patrick a. Collins. mayor OF Boston.
yesterday containing a request for a
loan OF the bell for the celebration. and
transmitting a formal resolution passed
by the city councils Of Boston ordering
that such action should be taken.
Mayor Ashbridge. in his reply, in
formed Mayor Collins that the decision
as 70 whether the bell should leave
Philadelphia rested with the councils
and that he would refer the matter 10
them.
The last time the bell was removed
from its resting place In Independence
Hall was when IL was taken 10 the ex-
position AZ Charleston. s. c.
The Washington times., 1903-03-17
DARED" CHILD CHOPPED
OFF BROTHERS. FOOT
With an Axe Little John Young Ends
the Rivalry His Spirit Could
Not Brook.

DERBY. Conn. March I7.-John and
Arthur. eight and six years old. respec-
lively. sons OF John Young a Holland
blacksmith. we're romping In the wood
shed OF their home yesterday afternoon
doing "dares." Piaued because he could
not get ahead OF his young brother. John
seized an axe ana. holding It up over his
head. said:
You don't dare to put your foot on
this block. cause II you do I'll chop It
Of with this axe"
Arthur put his foot on the block.
whereupon his brother brought down the
axe. cutting the foot completely of just
below the ankle. Arthur fell ia a faint.
John called wildly for his father, who
drove with the unconscious child four
miles 10 the once OF DR. 7. r. Rockwell.
at Rockville. who checked the flow OF
blood just IN time 10 save the boys life.
I'm awful sorry" fFIrfully said John
TO Arthur. after his brother had been
taken back home. Il thought you would
pull your foot away.
Well you didn't dare -Ene, did your"
retorted the little cripple
The Washington times., 1903-03-17
A TRIBUTE To THE
NATIONAL MUSEUM
Prof. Hunter Finds Material for Re-
search Lacking in England.

A tribute 10 the standing OF the Ma
lional Museum as a home OF research
Is to be found In the presence there OF
Prof. A. 3. Hunter. a North Carolina
educator. Prof Hunter is deeply iu-
terested in the race problem. and is
going 20 study IL along lines followed by
Few investigators.
When he decided to take this step he
went 10 England, thinking 10 find In the
British and other great museums there
tho best ana latest data upon which TO
basr his conclusions. He laid his prop
osition before the English authorities
Rnd was surprised to be told that the
place most capable OF furnishing him
the desired information was the Ma
tlonal Museum IN the - pital OF his own
country. The professor promptly re-
crossed the sea and is now busy at tho
Museum
Prot Hunter viii study the negro
lnthropologlcally. historically. mentally
morally and and physically, in.the vari-
ors stages OF his history and seek 10
draw from these Investigations some
conclusion which will explain his status
st the present time
The Washington times., 1903-03-17
BOY BEATS TWO MEN AND
GIRL AND CHEwS DETECTIVE

HOBOKEN, " J., March Fifteen
year-old Frederick Hafiner. was help
ing himself TO apples outside Of Jacob
Rcsenberg's grocery store in Newark
Street. yesterday. when the p-oprtetor's
sixteen-year old daughter Jennie remon-
strated Hafner knocked her down. and
was dragging her through the store when
Rosenberg went 20 her assistance.
Haaner beat the man, into insepsibil-
fty. and was chastising a neighoor Tor
interfering when Detective Weinthal ap-
pearcd on the scene Weinthaf is a big
man, 5ut he had his right thumb almost
chewed Of before he landed the young
ster IN a cell al police headquarters.
The Washington times., 1903-03-17
no YELLOW CAR FOR
THIS SON OF ERIN

A middle-aged man. wearing a large
b-nch OF skamrocks. rushed down Thir-
teenth Street early this morning with
such speed that the suspicion OF police
mel WAS aroused. AS he neared Penn
sylvania Avenue an oficer halted him
and asked where he was going
How do 1 get 10 the Baltimore and
Ohio stations" the man demanded.
Take that yellow car coming down
the Avenue" the officer replied. as he
motioned az a car just rounding the
curve near the Treasury Department
"A yellow car on St. Patrick's Day.
Not II l know myself. I'd rather miss
fifteen trains" the breathless runner ex-
claimed. He asked 10 be directed how TO
reach the station on foot. and finally
compromised by taking the green car to
the Peace Monument.
The Washington times., 1903-03-17
DEAD SHEEP THROWN FROM
CARS SOLD BY BUTCHERS

JERSEY CITY. n. J.. March IL
Alexander Simpson, counsel 20 the Hud-
son county board OF health. yesterday
announced that he had filed papers in a
suit against the Erie Railroad Company
for alleged violation of the health laws
by throwing from their cars at Wee
hawkeu the caTcasses of sheep that have
died in transit.
Mr.. Simpson said that the sheep
thrown from the cars were picked up by
butchers, who exposed the meat for sale
in the markets of North Hudson Mr.
Simpson charges In his bill that the
throwing OF the carcasses from the cars
constitutes a nuisance. the penalty sor
which is a fine OF $50 day while the
nuisance is continued.
The Washington times., 1903-03-17
Mr.. FARMER TO HAVE
CHARGE OF EXHIBIT

At meeting Of the governing board
Of the 81. Louis Exposition, held in the
Treasury Building on Saturday. the ap-
pointment OF J. l. Farmer 20 represent
the association in charge OF the Agricul-
tural Experiment Station exhibit at ST.
Louis was authorized He will install
the exhibit. have charge of II through
out the exposition, and make a report
when the big show is over Mr.. Farmer
was formerly of Nashville. Tenn. He
was with the governing boards Of the
Nashville and Omaha expositions. and
was chief special agent under the chief
agent OF the Department OF Agriculture
at the Paris Exposition. He is we'll
equipped for his position at St Louis
and will proceed at once 20 prepare his
exhibit.
The Washington times., 1903-03-17
HUSBAND MISSING
FROM HOME A MONTH
Married Only Three Months
Ago, and Wife Is Frantic.
HIS ABSENCE NOT EXPLAINED
Welded Life Was Happy, He Had No
Bad Habits, and Was in Comfort
able Circumstances.

BALTIMORE, March 1.-THE mystic
rious disappearance. just n month ago,
of John Wesley Wiley, proprietor of a
grocery and provision store at go West
Twenty-flrst Street. ia causing his fam
fly and friends much anxiety. and his
wife. 10 whom he had been married less
than three months, is nearly frantic
from suspense. and fears that some mis-
fortune has happened TO him.
Mr.. Wiley walked out OF his store at
about 10 o'clock or the morning OF Feb
ruary 16. telling the boy whom he en-
ployed 10 assist him about the place
that he would be absent for about half
an shour. aud to tell anyone who might
cali 10 wait for his return. Since then
none OF his family has seen him. al
though two acquaintances have stated
that they have seen him since--one on
the day OF bis disappearance. and the
other one day last week.
Man of Good Habits.
Mrs Wiley, however, does not count
much on this, thinking that the suppos-
ed recoguiuons may have been due 10
faEcied resemblance between the per-
son seen and Mr.. Wiley. Neither OF
The persons who thought they had recog
nized him spoke TO him.
Mrs. Wiley said last night her hus-
band was a man OF no bad habits. and
hat there could be nothing in any
theory of a prolonged spree She said
further there had not been the slightest
shadow OF a quarrel or even a disagree
ment between them, but, on the con-
trRry. he had been a most anectionats
husband. She was talking with him a
quarter of an hour before his disappear
ance. and noticed nothing unusual in his
demeanor. No financial difficulties are
known of as besetting him. but. on the
contrary. he was doing a good business.
Prosperous in Business.
Only the day before. # is said. he paid
out about $500. and on the morning OF
his disappearance ne had settled an
account with the milkman. He is not be-
Iieved 10 have had any considerable
amount OF money on his person, and alb
solutely no motive IS known that would
have induced him to leave.
The description OF Mr.. Wiley is as fol-
lows: Twenty-four years old. FIVE feet.
four inches tall; weight, $50 pounds
dorid complexion. smooth face. chestnut
hair, inclined TO be curly; dark brown
eyes, wears gold spectacles. but does
not require their constant use In walk
ing ne betrays a noticeable sway.
Wiley has friends in New York and
Chicago. but. so far as is known. had
no business in any other city. and has
never made any prolonged stay away
from home. His friends in other cities
will be communicated with. and the po-
lice will be asked to aid in the search
for him
The Washington times., 1903-03-17

u. a one-horse cart entered an alley
just wide enough for one vehicle TO pass
through, to unload coal. and when the
cart was half Unloaded an Adams EN-
press driver drove his wagon In Both
men refused to get out and you are
ordered 20 clear the alley. What would
you do?
1s. A parade carrying the American
Tag with a beer advertisement on -
came down the street and citizen call
ed on sn officer 10 arrest The faebearer.
Was the officer warranted IN law TO 50
proceed?
-. How many pounds OF coal consti-
tute ton In this jurisdiction?
20. How many pounds in busheI OF
potatoes
2l. Has man legal right TO feed his
horse from a nose-bag on the street
next to the curb7
2s- What is the definition OF house.
breaking in the District?
%. II man hired a one-horse cab
without making an hourly contract and
proceeded from the terminal OF the At
lantic Coast Line Railroad in this city.
by the most direct route. to the official
headquarters OF Gen. George H Har-
Ties. commanding the District National
Guard; thence 70 the Office OF A T
Stuart. superintendent OF the Public
Schools; thence to the residence OF DIT.
J. R. Nevt;t. Coroner CT the District
then to the Office Of Major T. z. True. L.
S. A.. depot quartermaster OF the army;
thence TO the once Of the Geodetic Sur
vey OF the United States. whzt should he
ma he e~b nd he lar11 ~
fare? This in the day time.
"a What authority in law Is there
concerning the Character OF performance
at theaters in the District
The Washington times., 1903-03-17
WILMINGTON RIPPER
RUMORS ARE REVIVED
AddickS Stirs Up Pennsylvania
Railroad Men.

DOVER. Del, March Ill Edward
Addicks reached the Delaware capitol
last night. and his presence here at
once stirred the political workers and
representatives OF the Pennsylvania
Railroad who are on hand 10 prevent any
legislation ripping Wilmington. where
the Pennsylvania has already started
large works.
The appearance of Addicks gave rise
TO the rumors that he favored q ripper
which would put into the departments Of
Wilmington under the proposed new
charter his old friends, William B. Clerk
and William Lawton. The Tumor was
spread further by the arrival of both
these men.
Addicks stoutly denied any interest In
the Wilmington fight.
Il have no interest whatever. under
stand our boys. however. will oppose the
charter bill"
Do you mean any Charter?"
Yes; they think It not advantageous. A"
The Washington times., 1903-03-17
RIGID TEST FOR LOCAL
SERGEANTS OF POLICE
Questions Put at Recent Examinations Under Civil
Service Rules

That the police sergeants of Washing
ton are required TO possess a stock OF
practical knowledge is made evident by
the list of questions pu; 70 them at the
recent examination under the supervi-
sion of the Civil Service Commission. A
copy of the list was given out by Major
Sylvester today.
The examination embraced many cues-
tions of local interest. besides a number
Of difficult queries on points of the law.
The questions were selected with ex-
treme care, and are OF the most practi-
cal kind.
A list OF the questions. which were
answered by twenty three sergeants. fol-
lows:
!. When were you made a sergeant7
?. What is your age?
3. Washington has no riots. why
should the Police Department have a
Calling gun?
4. How far does the District police or
ganization extend In the direction of
Virginia. in the opinion OF the law off,
GERS?
;. Why is a penalty imposed upon a
member of the force who violates the
rules OF the manual?
6. What is the correct name OF the
statue which surmounts the dome or the
United States Capitol?
Z. II a patrol driver was absent and
a member of the force should be direct
ed TO answer a call with the wagon. and
he did so. would it be proper for him TO
leave his horse TO assist in mastering
an unruly prisoner?
s. II so. how should he proceed2
.. The lowest bid for Police Depart
nent coal was S41-25 per ten. AT twice
that price the department bought 1881
tons. What was the amount 10 be paid
for the purchase?
10. What authority is there for police
officers being stationed at the depOts?
II. Is IL legal for the Police Depart
ment to close the complaint books TO
the public?
IL. How many streets or thoroughfares
in the District are named Riggs2
13. Where are the Board OF Trade
headquarters?
IA Where is ST. stephens Church?
Is. When may an officer arrest with
out a warrant?
16 II registered attache OF foreign
legation committed crime and took
refuge in his private car, which was in
waiting at the depot, and locked the
door OF the car. what action would you
take?
The Washington times., 1903-03-17
CLERICAL CHANGES IN
THE WAR DEPAR TMENT
Appointments, Promotions, and Trans
fers Announced.

The following changes In the clerical
staff OF the War Department under civil
service rules have been announced:
once OF the Chief Signal Oficer-Rob-
ert G. Blaine, OF District OF Columbia
clerk at 1920 Bureau OF 1nsuiar Affairs
Elzie c. sudler. of Maryland. messenger
boy at s24O-
'Promotions-Ofice OF the Adiutant
General-George w. Nagle. Of Maryland,
from clerk at 81. 500 TO clerk at S1.s00;
Richard j. Donnelly, of District Of Co
lumbia from clerk at 81 400 TO clerk at
81 900; William NJ Smith. OF Pennsyl-
vania. from clerk at 81 200 to clerk at
81 400: Rufus w. Pearson. OF Arizona,
from typewriter at $1,000 to clerk at
81 200: Herbert C Davis. of Ohio. and
Lucien H whipple of Vermont. from
clerks at $500 10 clerks at $1,000;
George B. Edwards. OF Porto Rico. and
Mrs. Geralda Potter, Of Indiana, from
clerks a, $3.50 10 clerks at 5000; Mrs.
Margaret Leonard, OF Colorado. and Miss
Eleanor Cree. of New York, from clerks
at 1920 10 clerks at $40; Harry p
Clarke. OF Minnesota from clerk at $500
10 clerk az s72O: Charles II. Schafer. or
District OF Columbia. from messenger at
$500 to messenger at 1920; Fletcher r.
Hayes. % North Carolina. from messon-
ger at $500 10 messenger at $3.50; John
P. Cronan, OF District OF Columbia. from
messenger at $3.50 to messenger at $500
Once or the chief of ordnance-Harry
II. Hargraves. OF Ohio. from clerk at
$500 TO clerk at $1,000; Wilson p. Strong,
or Massachusetts. from clerk at $S40 TO
clerk at $500; William VI. Johnson. OF
Connecticut. from messenger at $3.50 10
messenEer at S12n
The Washington times., 1903-03-17
ROYAL POMP AT FUNERAL OF
PRINCE ALBERT OF HAWAII

HONOLULU. March 17.-The funeral
OF Prince Albert Kuniakea. Sunday was
conducted with royal pomp. The hearse
was drawn by over 100 men. and in the
cortege were msny prominent person
ages. including the governors STAFF AMI
civil and military officers. The body had
military escort 20 the former throne
room in the capitol building, where
there were most impressive services.
The prince was the last representa-
tive Of the Kamehameha dynasty. and his
death is deeply deplored by the native
population.
The Washington times., 1903-03-17
The Sufferers
from Colds

are numbered by millions. not including
those whose annoyance by association
amounts almost 70 suffering
And yet IL is a fact. as capable of dem
onstration as any problem in geome-
try. that Dr. Agnew's Catarrh Powder
has. does. will cure Catarrh and Colds
What are the Catarrhal Millions going
TO do about II?
Or. Agnew's Heart Cure relieves heart disease
in - minutes
sold by =. n. Richardson & Co., Pa. Ave.
and Third Street y. ".
The Washington times., 1903-03-17
FIRE IN A sANITARIUM.

NEW HAVEN, Conn. March 1.-THE
residence and private sanitarium Of DR..
G.. F. Converse was damaged 20 the ex-
tent Of several thousand dollars by fire
yesterday. and DIR. and Mrs. Converse
suffered slight burns The children and
several patients OF DR.. Converse. one OF
them paralytic woman, were removed
safely from the building An explosion OF
benzine which was being used In clean
ing a CARPET caused the FIRE
The Washington times., 1903-03-17
DREAM oF ROBBERY cAME TRUE

NORRIsTowN. Pa. March l7.-The
general store OF NJ. T. Hunsicker. at
Bainbridge. was robbed by thieves last
night and more thar 800 worth of goods
stolen A daughter of Mr.. Hunsicker
dreamed that the store was robbed
When she awoke this morning she found
hat her dream had come true
The Washington times., 1903-03-17

a; VIM. NondeFheide's, 4O5 Tenth Street north
west, you can enjoy the beer that is the most
popular in Washington -Hcuricl's Maerzen and
Senate.
Decorah-posten., 1903-03-24
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