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The Washington times., 1903-06-02
SHIPBUILDERS HERE
TO BID ON MEN-OF-YAR
Deny That Germany's Ships
Excel Ours.
RELUCTANT TO TALK SHOP
Facilities of American Yards Surpass
Those Of Other Countries.
Subsidy Needed.
RELUCTANT TO TALK SHOP

Representatives of all the big ship
building companies in the country are
at the local hotels today. They are here
in connection with the bids for the new
hattleships which are to be constructed
under the provisions of the last naval
bill
Charles G. Cramp is at the Arlington;
D. NJ Tweed. OF the Camden Shipbuild-
ing Company, and Charles Scott, De
Courcey May, Richard Deming, and w.
R. Parker, are at the New willard; ".
A. Post and A. L. Hopkins, of the New
port News shipbuilding Company, are at
the Raleigh, with r. A. Parker, the rep
resentative of the big arnor manufac-
turing companies of Pittsburg; w. A.
Henderson, OF the United States Ship
building Company, is at the Shoreham.
Our Ships Unexcelled.
With the exception of denying that
the ships of Germany, or any other
country, were better, for their size and
types, than those of the United States,
the visitors would not talk about the
navy or the bids Mr.. Scott, however.
said:
"The development In shipbuilding
achinery in the United States has OF
late years been so rapid that now we
can build a ship and equip 1t within less
time than any other country in the
world It was only a few years ago that
four years were consumed in construct
Ing the larger battleships. Now we can
easily do the same work in two years.
provided. of course, that the manufac-
turers OF steel and other needed ma
terial do not keep us waiting, as was
tic case not so long ago.
81 can truthfully say that the Amer1-
can yards are now the most complete In
the world-and, what is remarkable.
they have been made such in less than
ten years.
1t was said by the others that the
prosperity of the country has reached
the merchant marine. and that more
vessels are now being built than at any
time in fifteen years.
Much regret was expressed that the
ship subsidy bill did not become q law.
II was said that the growth Will De
double what it Is today when there is
such law in force.
The Washington times., 1903-06-02
WOULD INSPECT
OFFICE BUILDINGS
DR.. Woodward's Plan for
Complete Sanitation.
PRESENT WAYS INADEQUATE
Not Only Homes of Poor But Also of
Rich and All Public Resorts Should
Be Periodically Visited.

DR.. William c. Woodward. the Health
Officer, discussed with Times reporter
today the need of a general sanitary in
spection of office buildings and other
structures in the more crowded part of
The city. He said such an inspection
was necessary at intervals If these
buildings were to be kept in first class
condition.
Dr. Woodward declared the owners
and agents of these buildings were dere-
lict in the matter of the cleaning and -e
pair of toilet rooms. He said a good
many complaints reached his Office in
regard to them and many inspections
were made but the thing needed, ne
thought, was force Of inspectors sufli-
GENTLY large to enable the department to
inspect business and Office buildings, and
many of the better class OF houses, about
once each year.
Force of Inspectors Too Small.
Reference was made to the good re-
suits following the inspection of build
ings by the Fire Department. DR.. Wood
ward said by this inspection the
chances of fire loss had been much
diminished He thought the danger to
health would likewise diminish, IL the
kind of inspection mentioned could be
made.
The trouble was the force of inspect
ors provided was sufficient only to look
after the poorer class of buildings. those
that were badly built, and which needed
constant attention to keep them sant-
tary. The present force of inspectors is
hard worked, and none of them could be
spared for the task referred to.
DR.. Woodward described some of the
difficulties attending the work of the in
srector Owing to the peculiar wording
Of the laws, it is difficult to reach the
abuses which result In public nuisance.
Toe Cumbersome Procedure.
When unsanitary conditions are locat-
ed. the first step was to find the re-
sponsible person. This would be the
owner of the premises. or. If nom
resident. the agent OF the building. or 1t
might be the occupant
Then a notice must be sent directing
the nuisance abated. Another inspec-
ton must be made 10 see whether the
notice has been complied with. II not.
the INSPECTOR must swear out warrant.
and appear as a witness il Police court
in the prosecution OF the case. Some
times twA months elapsed before the
matter could be reached, after an IN
snection disclosed the need of imIneai-
ate action
The Washington times., 1903-06-02
HIS FORTUNE A MYTH,
UTICA MAN GOES INSANE

UTICA, June Mrs. John Carr, OF
Herkimer, recently heard her uncle,
jeremiah Palmer, of Brooklyn, had died,
and she would receive $4,000. Her hus-
band Immediately gave away his boot
backing stand. Later reports said VIII
had been found, and she would get moth
ing. This proved too much for Carr.
and he has lost his mind
The Washington times., 1903-06-02

Scientists Expedition Under
Commissions Auspices.
GOING TO ALASKAN CULTS
Equipped for Long Journey, Albatross
VIII Not Return With Party
Until Late in October.

Before another month rolls around
party of the best known scientists in ths
country will be lodging icebergs in the
northern waters. trying to solve the mys-
teries of deep sea life in the Arctic
Commissioner of Fisheries George NJ
Bowers left this morning for Seattle.
where he is TO inspect the steamship
Albetross, the largest of his feet. on
which the scientists are TO go into the
Alaskan CULTS and bays, and later far
Their toward the pole. Mr.. Bowers said
today:
81 am going West to inspect the ves-
sci and to arrange the final details. /
Will not get back to Washington until
June 20. The expedition is the most I'M
that it leaves well equipped"
Large Contingent Going.
DR.. Morton W. Everman. who is TO be
the executive head of the expedition,
and his associates will leave tomorrow.
This is the last of the Washingtonians
who are to take part in the expedition.
Other members have been going leisure
ly West for several weeks. These in
clude many men of note. The largest
contingent of scientists will go from
Leland Stanford University In CaIifor-
mia.
All of the food fishes of the north are
to be studied. and It will be the work Of
some members of the expedition TO find
a means to increase the supply Of sal
mon, which is diminishing SO rapidly
that the packers are alarmed. All of
the CUFFS, bays, and rivers OF Alaska.
and their fnny inhabitants. are to be
studied. Reports viii be made and sta
tions for the Matching OF food fish Will
be established.
The party will number, including the
sailors and officers of the ship. nearly
two hundred men.
Presidents Suggestion.
President Roosevelt suggested the ex-
petition. and he is taking lively in
terest IN -
The Albatross viii carry provisions
enough for regular Arctic exploring
expedition, and she will be fitted with
many fishing appliances. never before
rsed
The expedition Will not retun until
late in October. IL the early winter does
not drive them out before that month.
The Washington times., 1903-06-02
FRED N. SOMMERVlLLE
ELECTED SUPERINTENDENT

At meeting OF the Oak Hill Cemetery
stockholders yesterday the incumbent
board of directors was reelected. The
members of the board are James L. Nor
ris. president; Maurice J. Adler, Henry
S. Matthews, and William H. Gordon.
Fred N Sommerville. assistant super
intendent was elected acting superin-
tendent and treasurer OF the company
Mr.. Sommerville has been connected
with the company in different capacities
for the past twenty-fv years.
The Washington times., 1903-06-02
ARMY AND NAVY IN
CELEBRATION OF JULY 4
General Young Accepts Post as
Grand Marshal.

General Corbin today received let
te- from Acting Secretary Darling stat
ing that the Marine Band and the Marine
Corps would be ordered out to partici-
pate in the Fourth Of July celebration.
Gen. S. NJ. B. Young has signifed his
acceptance OF the invitation to be grand
marshal OF the parade. The War De-
partment will order troops from Fort
Myer and companies from Fort Wash
ipgton to participate In the pageant.
The Washington times., 1903-06-02
c. ]. LOCKWOOD IS THE
AUTOISTS' CHAMPION
Files Proceedings in Equity
Against Regulations.
LAMBERT & BAKER COUNSEL
Claims That Restrictions Hamper Sale
of His Vehicles and Otherwise
Objects to Limitations.

Proceedings were instituted this morn
ins in equity by Carl ]. Lockwood.
representing automobilists who are OPP
posed to the proposed automobile regu-
lstjons, against the District of CO.
lumbia and the Commissioners Of the
District of Columbia, TO enjoin the Com :
missioners from putting in force The
new regulations which have been pub
lished to take effect from the 7th inst.
The bill, which consists of about six
teen typewriter pages, is filed on be-
half of the complainant by Attorneys
Wilton J. Lambert and d. w. Baker,
and sets forth that complainant has
been a resident of the District OF CO.
lun1bia for about eighteen years, and
engaged in the automobile business
here; that he sells vehicles for the Stan
ley Motor Carriage Company. But for
the proposed regulation. he says, h
could earn upward of $500 per month.
Mr.. Lockwood further states that he
is the owner OF an automobile. and has
property rights in the business and in
the right to run the machines upon the
public streets of Washington; that the
automobile business is staple one and
cannot be interfered with without au-
thority of law.
Regulations Unlawful.
Others besides himself. he says. have
established such business. when re-
Gently, hue and cry was raised against
the owners and agents of such machines
and the Commissioners are about to
promulgate certain unlawful and uncon-
stitutional regulations against those en-
gagged in the business.
The bill sets forth in detail the sew
eral acts of Congress from 1874 and
1875, establishing the present form OF
government and empowering the Com
missioners to make reasonable and
usual police regulations. but It is al
legged that the article "a, embodying the
lew regulations, Is an attempt on the
part OF the defendants to pass gener al
legislation discriminating between motor
machines and other vehicles. which, Ii Is
claimed, Is beyond the power of the de-
ferdants, and in violation of the con-
slitutionaI rights of the people OF the
District
1t is claimed the defendants have ex-
hausted their power III the regulations
heretofore made upon this subject. and
the regulation requiring the number OF
machines and constituting a board Of ex-
aminers is specifically attacked as I'M
reasonable, unjust and unlawful.
Will Hamper Owners.
It is attempted to be pointed out that
| the numbering will not only not serve
any good purpose, but will tend to pre-
vent the owners from loaning or renting
their machines or having the full and
proper use they are entitled TO have
| of their private property 1t is con-
tended that the requirement for per-
nit TO use the machines will deter per-
sons from purchasing automobiles and
will interfere with the trial of same by
prospective buyers.
All of which, il is contended, VIII
greatly damage complainant. The court
| is asked TO restrain the enforcement
of the regulations pendente lite and per-
manentl-.
The matter will come up for hearing
before Justice Gould on Thursday.
The Washington times., 1903-06-02
THICKNE SIS OF PARTY
WALLS TO Be INCREASED
District Board Will Raise
Standard to Ii Inches.
ENDORSED BY ARCHITECTS
Commissioners Action Based Upon
Recommendation of Snowden Ash
ford, Building Inspector.

Col. John Biddle, the Engineer Com
missioner. announced today that the
District Board was about to adopt an
important amendment to the building
regulations. requiring outside and party
walls of houses to be thirteen inches
thick
The action of the Commissioners will
be based upon a recommendation sent
to them today by Snowden Ashford, In
spector of Buildings, as follows:
Ashford's Reasons.
4 recommend that section 81 be
amended to read that no party wall shall
be constructed in the District of Column
brick and a half, or thirteen inches. A
two-story building may be constructed
with external walls. other than party
walls, thirteen inches in the basement
and nine inches in the first and second
stories. Buildings more than two stories
shall require external and party walls TO
be at least thirteen inches thick.
Hereafter fire walls shall be con-
structed by bringing up the walls al
least che foot higher than the contiguous
portions of the roof, including man
sards. No fire wall shall exceed four
feet in height above the roof. and must
be built of hard brick in cement NOR
tar, and flashed over or capped witt
ncr-combustible coping"
In a statement giving reasons for the
the proposed change in the regulations
~ Aehford q hearing before
the Board en- the subject. on Februar,
"a last, and the facts then brought ou
against the further use of nine-incf
| walls. 1t was then shown that sucf
walls were dangerous in their lack o.
III election from fire; that they conveyed
roise from one house TO another, anc
we're not sufficiently strong. Mr.. Ash
| ford adds that architects and builders
| for the most part favor the change.
Architects Views.
| The views of the American Institute
of Architects are given. Mr. Ashford
gives a resume OF the building regula
! lions in the principal cities Of the
United States. and of several in Europe
in line with the proposed change. The
statement is conclusive that the thir-
teen-inch party wall is essential to good
construction.
| Colonel Biddle said today that fna
action on the proposed amendment
would be delayed few days TO enable
those opposed TO it to express theil
views. While convinced CT its utility
the Commissioners do not desire to pass
en- ipn0ortan+ q regulation without ar
| opportunity for all TO be heard
The Washington times., 1903-06-02
VOLCANO MADE SEA BOIL.

LONDON, June "A steam trawler
which has arrived at Kirkwan, Orkney
Islands, Scotland, reports that volcanic
eruption occurred in Iceland May u
The crew of the vessel were then hsh-
ing at some distance from the land, and
the sea for thirty miles around, the cap
tain says. became like soapsuds
The Washington times., 1903-06-02
Dunlevy Better.

Morris RInlevy. shot by william Crozes in
quarrel at Midland. Va. last Saturday night. is
reported better at the Emergency Hospital to-
day. Dunlevy foreman Of u fang OF la
borers employed by Lyons McMuller & Co.
and his assailant the timekeeper. The shooting
was caused by dispute over the paymaster' 5
delay IN distributing the weeks wages. Cro2es
wRS committed 70 jal without ks4-
The Washington times., 1903-06-02
INDIGNANT OVER
LACK Of SALUTE
Promoted Lieutenant Quar-
rels With Comrades.
ISSUE MAY END SERIOUSLY
First Lieut.. J. A. Moore, Fourth Bat
terry, Stationed at Fort Myer, in
Trouble With Signal Corps.

First Lieut.. Jairus A. Moore, Fourth
Battery of Field Artillery. now stationed
at Fort Myer. has again clashed with
the Signal Corps OF the same post.
On Thursday last Sergt. Oscar Il.
Wickham and fifteen men of the Signal
Corps were at work in the field. some
OF the men handling picks and shoveIs
and all having their attention turned
in one direction. Lieutenant Moore
passed and, on not receiving military
recognition, called ont:
why don't you men salute theTe?"
Sergeant Wickham called the officers
attention to the fact that the mer
could not have seen him. but the lieu
tenant reprimanded him sharply not
withstanding.
Prepares Fifteen Addavits.
Sergeant Wickham, it is believed with
the approval of some OF the officers OF
hig post, has prepared fifteen affldavits
signed by the men under his command
when the incident occurred.
These papers are to the effect that
Lieutenant Moore was not observed
when he passed, and that for this rea-
son alone he was not saluted. Accom-
panied by a letter OF explanation from
Sergeant Wickham, these affidavits are
| on their way to Col Winfield E. Edg-
erly, comma ndant of the Cavalry Corps
post at Fort Myer.
Lieutenant Moore, who rose from the
ranks, was the officer who publicly re-
buked Sergeant Lee, of the Signal Corps
a few weeks ago for falling to salute him
| Sergeant Lee had his back to the Off
Ger when he approached. but Lieutenan
| Moore refused to accept this excuse
He filed written complaint Of the ser.
geant's conduct with Colonel Edgerly
a general officer of high rank who saw
| the incident urged Sergeant Lee t.
reply At the order of Colonel Thomp
son, commandant of the Signal Corps
Ice did so. respectfully denying Lieu
tenant Moore's charges of insoience, and
referring to the general officer as wit
ness Colonel Edgerly considered boil
letters at length, and short while
sIrce reprimanded Lieutenant Moore il
private for making charges without SUI
lfcient foundation.
| It is believed that the officer still
smarts under the rebuke. AT any rate
there is bad blood between Lieutenant
Moore and the Signal Corps men. OF.
| ficers at the post believe that the two
| Incidents which are by no means to be
regarded as closed, Will call for the &C
| tion of the department commander, Gen
! Adna r. Chaffee.
The Washington times., 1903-06-02

Temperatures have fallen in the
Southeast and over the districts west of
the Rocky Mountains. They have risen
IN the Northern and central Western
States.
There viii be showers tonight in the
lower Ohio Valley and the south Atlantic
States. followed by fair weather tomor-
row. In tho lower lake region, middle
Atlantic, and east Gulf States the
weather viii be generally fair. Tenn
perature changes Will rot be marked
The Washington times., 1903-06-02
Hurt in a Collision.

A collision occurred at Tenth and Water
Streets southwcs. yesterday afternoon between
and brick wagon driven by Richard
ouires, negro. The impact threw the wagon
10 one side and Quires was hurled TO the street,
injuring his shoulder and knee. He was re-
moved tc the ErerRency HosDital for treat
lnez--.
The Washington times., 1903-06-02
NEW YORK.
BUTCHER HOUSE

AND COTTAGES, PAWLING, \. Y.
80 MINUTES FROM NEW YORK
Located among the hills in Dutchess County;
elevation 700 feet; well kept: golf links, tennis,
bowling. billiards, music, and all the comforts
for health and recreation, with pure spring water
from the mountains. For terms and booklet ad-
dress R. c. Loveridge, Manager, Pawling, N. Y.
The Washington times., 1903-06-02
DIED.

JoHNSON-Or Tuesday, June ., 1903. at l0:4o
a. M, at her residence, 1914 Ninth Street
northwest, MARY KATHARINE, beloved wife
Of Charles Sweet johnson, and daughter OF Mrs.
salie c. Millar.
Notice OF funeral in tomorrow's paper. 1t
The Washington times., 1903-06-02
ATLANTIC CITY.

''The Salt Breath of the Sea Brings HEALTH
GALEN HALL, Atlantic City, \. J.,
Sanatorium and Hotel. New building hsnd-
some and elegant in every feature. Physicians
and nurses. Rooms with private baths and sea
water. A place for rest and health seekers
Table and service first class. Booklet.
F. L. YOUNG. Gen Mgr.
FOR ABSOLUTE CLEANLINESS, GOOD TABLE,
HOME COMFORTS, VISIT THE
HOTEL OSBORNE,
Arkansas and Pacific aves. $3.50 per day up
IS weekly and up. Write for Booklet.
rny3I-S0t MRS. R j. OSBORNE.
NEW BRADY HOUSE.
South arkansas ave-, near Beach.
Choice Rooms, rate for June. 81. 25 up. Booklet.
JAMES BRADY. ie1-60t
The Washington times., 1903-06-02
ATLANTIC CITY.
Atlantic City, N. J.
AND THE
HOTEL
DENNIS
The favorite resort Of many well-known Wash
ington families.

Atlantic City offers every known summer
amusement and attraction. Delightful bathing
beach; deep sea and bay fishing and yachting.
Championship golf links etc, etc.
The Washington times., 1903-06-02

THE HOTEL DENNIS is delightfully."- situated
directly the beach, with unobstructed ocean
view. Noted for the select class Of its patronage
Hot and cold sea water IN private baths Write
for booklet WALTER J. BUZBY.
The Washington times., 1903-06-02
TEMPERATURE.
THE sun
TIDE TABLE.

sun sets TO-DAY commonwealth p. n
fSn rises tomorrow .-..........4:25 a. n
The Washington times., 1903-06-02
OCEAN CITY, N. ].

QUEEN CITY BY THE SEA
A city OF homes, restful surroundings for busy
pee pie. \ children's paradise. Finest beach.
Sailing. fishing. Bathing Cnsur passed. All
amusements Two and one-half miles OF board
walk. Gas, elsouic light. and artesian water.
Electric cars and steamers every Is minutes TO
Atlantic City. No saloons. Write for booklet.
w. X WILLIAMSON.
Ocean City, n. j.
The Washington times., 1903-06-02

ElBh tlae To-Day. i % p. M.
High tide tomorrow. 2:05 am, 2:33 D. m.
Low tide tomorrow. $50 am. 9:14 II.
The Washington times., 1903-06-02
WEATHER REPORT.

Continued on Eleventh Page)
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-07-05

but here's the first one ever heard of that
went crazy about wearing dresses IN my esu-
nation it's a shame that they've gone ana
locked him rp in an asylum for the eriminally
insane / should say IL a harmless sort OF
insanity and that the authorities OF Westheld,
Mass. much too severe with this FORMER
respected citizen who. they admit. from cnlio-
hood has desired 70 wear feminine apparel. 1
s'pose. though, they got Ii into their heads tnat
the example OF this old gentleman or SKY
might lead &c other trouble. Even IL he didn't
incite many others OF his sex 10 get themselves
up In womans togs. IL isn't TO be denled tnat
might make trouble Think how you'd feel now
H. with maybe a desire 10 protect some zone
female as she trenbled her homeward way
night, you caught up with her, only 10 nnd
she old man Of sixty MAYBE tney
were justified in making an example Of him."
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-07-05

Our Dumb Animals.


The following is from the letters Of Lady
Mary Boyle. who was a witness of the fact
and therefore can be relied upon:
One day, while walking with my mother
Tin London) over the bridge, we were at
tracted to a small. poor cottage by the
quiste singing OF a trush. The old couple
who lived in ii were very poor and their
richest possession was the thrush which
sang outside in a wicker cage. After listen
ing for a few moments my mother asked IL
her. The bargain was made. the double of
the sum they named was paid by my
mother, who sent a servant the next morn
ing to claim her purchase. The cage was
placed in a large and cheerful window in
our dining room, but not a sound or a note
came from the melancholy bird, which
dropped and hung its head as IL mourning.
We fed, We coaxed, we whistled, but ii re-
mained silent, motionless and moping. My
mother felt as much Indignation as was
consistent with her gentle nature. She was
not suspicious, but It looked as If another
bird had been palmed of upon us. She
waited several days, when her patience was
exhausted and she sent for the late owner.
The door opened and my mother advanced
to meet him. but neither of them was al
lowed to speak, for no sooner did the old
man make his appearance in the room than
the bird leaped down from its perch. open
a song of joy that 1t seemed as IL the whole
room vibrated with the melody. "Why. my
pretty lady," said the man, approaching
the cage, ''you know me, don't your" and
the thrush kept Tapping its wings and NOV
ing from side TO side, one might almost say
dancing for joy. There was no doubt about
IL: IL was the same bird that had charmed
us in the lane at Wolsey, but, like the He
brew captives, II could not sing its song in
strange land. Take it back my moth
er said. 81 would not part such friends for
all the world" and off together went the
loving pair.