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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-08
DANGER OF SUBWAYS TO
GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS
Commission on House Offices to Study
the Question.

The commission appointed to select
a site for the new omce building for
the House Of Representatives author
lied by the recent session OF Congress.
viii meet again tomorrow 20 continue
the hearings. 1t viii determine whether
The tunnel 10 be built by the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad and the proposed sub
way from the Capitol building TO the
office building VIII imDerl the founda-
ions of the Government Buildings. The
commission was in session Friday and
Saturday. and adjourned until o. m.
tomorrow.
The railroad surrey for the tunnel TO
the proposed union station passes near
he Office building sites and also the
Library Of Congress. Engineering Off
GERS in the employ OF the railroad were
before the commission yesterday Chief
Engineer Brown was one or those heard.
dH was also Col. John CasseH. counsel
or The railroad
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-08
.CONNISSARY EDDS TO Be
TRIED BY COURT RTIAL
Charged With PeCulatiOnS in
Purchase Of Supplies.

The Navy Department has issued or
ders for trial by court martial Of Com
missary Steward George Edds. station
ed at the Naval Training Station on
Coasters Harbor Island. Newport. r l..
recent invcstiEa tiou by a secret
service man and pay officers of the
navy is said TO have disclosed that Edds
had been guilty of practices which the
Navy Department regarded as question
able. Enough was discovered. it is said
TO warrant the assertion Of the officials
who conducted the inquiry that he had
been engaged in petty peculation for a
period Of fifteen years
Edds was in charge Of the purchase
Of rations for the apprentice bows at
the training school. Each boy is given
certain allowance for this purpose.
and il was the duty OF Edds to use il in
supplying the various messes.
II is alleged that he dealt ouIv with
provision dealers in Newport who would
allow him commission on his pur-
chases. IN this way. il is claimed. the
apprentices were cheated out OF the fun
value OF their allowances for ratiops
and that Edds reaped the benefits.
The total value OF the alleged pecuIa-
ton Is not known. but the naval au-
thorities say that they are satisfied
that IL amounted 10 large sum.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-08
GUAM PRISONER MUST
APPLY TO HIGHER COURT

The decision OF chief Justice Bingham
or the Supreme Court OF the District. in
denying the petition OF Edward John
son. marine. confined in military
prison in the Island OF Guam. for his re-
lease on habeas corpus IS important in
the fact that he holds that the local
court IS without authority 20 review
the action OF a civil court OF Guam.
Il is the first time the questions in
volved were discussed before the Su-
preme Court OF he District The chief
justice has had the matter under con-
sideration for several weeks. He held
thar the Supreme Court Of the United
states is the only court with authority
to issue the writ applied for by the
prisoner
Johnson was convicted Of larceny by
the civil court in the Island Of Guam.
The court. he protested. was illegally
constituted because fl was presided over
by a naval officer.
Upon his conviction Johnson was SEN
fenced 10 six years in prison. This son
tonce he contends is excessive because
the Navy Department has fixed the
penalty for crimes such as he was sound
guilty o. al two years imprisonment in
Jail. johnson has been in prison about
eighteen mouths.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-08
ANNIVERSARY OF The
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA

Tomorrow viii be the f.3d anpfvsr-
sary Of the establishment Of the cor
poration Of Alexandria and the admis-
sion OF the people TO share In the nm
nicipal government
On March s. 1880. the old town trus-
tees. self-perpetuating body. held its
last meeting. on the ath OF March the
new city government, consisting OF p
mayor aud the commonalty. came into
existence with Rober; Townsend Hooe
mayor
The new government consisted Of
twelve members elected by the votes
of the city. These twelve elected one
OF their number 10 be mayor. another %
be recorder. and four 10 be aldermen
The remaining six served as the com
mon councAs
The entire body met in one room at
the northeast corner Of ;he farlxer
square. the mayor presided. the record
er was clerk and an ordinances re
quired majority OF the four aldermen
and OF the six common councilmen. The
mayor and aldermen also held q Hust
ings court on the first Monday of every
month
This constituted the government of
Alexandria from that time until the 21st
OF February. 1901 Then the town he
came part OF the District of CoIumbia
and new city government was estab-
lished.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-08
VAST BOXER UPRISING
SAID TO BE IMMINENT
Russia Making Preparations on Large Scale-Plan to
Seat Son of Prince Tuan on Throne.

many sources in China all tends 70 cause
grave forcbodinEs OF an impending re
yival OF the anti-foreign revolt on a
larger scale than the last Boxer upris-
ins. The Chinese who are most friendly
70 foreigners believe that the cordiaIity
displayed by the court TO the legations
is intended TO lull suspicion. and that in
a few months an anti European plot will
be revealed
Gen TUng Fu Hsiang who is in
Shensi, and Prince Tuan and Yuug Lu
are working together. and have appar-
emily drawn up a regular plan under
which these great ex-oficiaIs will di-
rect tho Boxer movement upon Pckin.
size she supreme power, and place
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-08
DAYTON NAVY PROGRAM
EVOKES DISCUSSION
Secretary Moody and Ad-
miral Dewey Do Not Agree.

Formulating definite program for
increase In the navy as called for in The
resolution introduced in The House about
month ago by Representative DAYTON
Is found not TO be as easy a task as was
anticipated by the author. Difference OF
opinion between Secretary Moody ana
'he general board Of the navy. particu-
larry Admiral Dewey. is proving a deIav
10 the arrangement.
The resolution was not acted ppon nv
The House. although it was favorabIv
reported by the committee after it b4d
been somewhat modified. and also made
10 include the naval militia and naval
reserves.
Admiral Dewey is in fun sympathy
with ihe proposition OF outlining 2 def
lite course for the navy 20 pursue in
increasing its strength and efficiency
Secretary Moody is not in compIe+s
accord with his views on thfs subject
although these differences predicate no
serious discord in the navy They are
merely differences or oplaion as 10 ex-
pediency.
Admiral Dee,ey holds hat The defense
OF Tie coast. .-nag'aF logEessIo1s. com
merce. and general maritime interests of
the country require the maintenance Of
a feet based upon an efficient strength
OF forty-eight battIeships. He believes
that the number or ships Of the other
classes should bear a definite proportion
TO the number OF vessels OF the heavier
type. the battIeships
His idea is that the naval unit should
be constituted Of four battleships. two
cruisers. four cruising scouts
four large seagoing. quick turning tor
pedo boat destroyers. as well as the nee
essary auxilisries. such as ColIiers. and
supply and training ships
Admiral Dewey recommends that this
unit be preserved in making increases in
the naval establishments.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-08
THREE SPECTATORS AT
STEAMER FIRE KILLED
Fine New Ship, Receiving Finishing Touches, De-
Stroyed-Panic Among Onlo0ksrs.

MONTREAL. Quebec. March The
Richelieu and Ontario Navigation Com
pany's magnificent new steamer. the
Montreal. which was lying in the Gus
tom house dock here. was burned to-
night. and in a panic among the spec
tators along the water front three peo-
pie were killed and large number bad
ly injured
The FIRE started shortly before S
O'Clock. The steamer. which was built
and delivered 10 the Richelieu company
last fail. was being completed, and
workmen had been engaged all afternoon
on the interior fittings. The origin Of
the FIRE. which started In the afte- part
OF the ship on the main decA. is mys-
terry.
The position OF the vessel handicapped
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-08
NO REPORT YET MADE
ON THE BAUMHOFF CASE
Commissioner Foulke Has Not Laid
Matter Before the President.

President Roosevelt has not yet re
ceiyed any special report from the Civil
Service Commission in relation to the
Baumhon case at St. Louis. which has
been under public discussion and ofnciaI
investigation for weeks past. There
have been several rumors that the re-
port had been made and a decision
reached by the President. but these have
been erroneous.
Commissioner Foulke. who went to 81.
Louis 20 take testimony in person be
cause OF the contradictory statements
previously filed with the commission
has not vet completed his report. and
consequently IL has not reached the
President The Commissioner expects
TO lay the matter before the President
in the course Of the coming week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-08

the fremen. and only the steel hull and
the engines were left when the flames
were subdued-
Thousands OF people We're attracted to
the scene Crowds lined the wharves TO
watch the blaze. The Allan Line shed
close by. was packed with people. and
hundreds climbed to the roof. which col
lapsed under their weight. The panic
followed.
Three persons were taken out dead.
and forty or nifty people were removed
to the hospitals. some severely injured.
II is feared that several viii die.
The burned steamer was valued al
$3.50 900. and was fully insured. Sha
was 10 have made her maiden voyare
in the spring. and was intended TO he
the pride Of The ST. Lawrence River.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-08

Tuan's son either upon the throne OF in
ms old position as heir presumptive.
Ay viii then order the determination
ONhe foreigners. pleading that they are
oyerborne by popular or rebelIioUs
movement
A correspondent, telegraphing from
odessa, afhrms the conviction OF the
Asiatic department OF the Russian for
eign Office. that the aIarmist view OF the
situation az Pekin is the correct view
and this is the secret Of the large mill
iary preparations which the government
az s.. Petersburg is making
The Roman Catholic missionaries who
keep the propaganda informed upon
Chinese affairs. look 10 the immediate
future with apprehension and grave con
ceTn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-08
COURT MARTIAL AGQUITS
LIEUT.. CHESTER WELLS
Charged With Reprehensible Conduct in
Failing to Take Soundings.

The Navy Department was Informed
today OF the acquittal OF Lieut.. Chester
Wells, l. s n, tried by court martial
on charges Of 'reprehensibIe neglect In
not taking soundinss OF Block Island
where the Leyden ran on the rocks and
was lost.
The court Of inquiry appointed to in
Vestigate the loss OF the Leyden found
that the accident TO the ship was the
result Of neglect on the part Of Tter-
tenant Wells, but recommended that he
De only reprimdnded. Secretary Moody
disapproved Of this part OF the finding
OF the court OF inquiry and ordered tbe
ofhcer before a Court-martiaL
In view Of his acquirtal by the court
j, IS thorghi unlikely that the Secretary
OF the Navy VIII take further action
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-08
THREE GIRLS BEAT OFF
THUG WITH UMBRELLA

Three young women were held up by a
hlehwHyman at Second and T Streets
northwest last night for the space OF one
moment-just sufficient time for one OF
the intended victims 20 deliver a swift
blow upon the nose Of the thug
The young women were Mary Foley. Of
l47 Thomas Street northwest, Alice Sher-
man, 22l0 First Street northwest. and
Susan Adams. of 22l6 First Street north
west
The highwayman leaped from the dark
recesses of IN alley and pointed an UNI
brella at the distressed maidens. one OF
the girls was provided with similar
weapon. and the play OF quarter-sticks
resulted in first blood and victory for the
defense, while the assailant hed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-08
PROTOCOL WITH BELGIUM
IS SIGNED BY Mr.. BOWEN
Provides Same Terms as Agreement
With the United States.

Baron Moncheur. the Belgian minis
ter. and Mr.. Bowen. acting on the part
OF Venezuela. yesterday morning signed
protocol for the settlement OF Bel
GUMS claim against the South Ameri-
can republic.
The protocol follows ideuuraI.y the
same lines and language of the United
States protocol. except as 20 the names.
The agreement is the attn that has been
signed with the peace powers since the
negotiations for settlement began
Mr. Bowen and Mrs. Bowen returned
TO Washington Friday night from New
York. where they went % attend the
funeral of Mr.. Bowen's mother.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-08
DIXIE" AND NATIONAL
HYMN At LAUNCHING
The Chattanooga Gracefully
Leaves the WaVS.
CHILD THE SHIPS SPONSOR
Daughter Of Mayor ChambIiss Christens
Cruiser-Gov. Frazer InvoluntariIy
Tastes the Champagne.
CHILD THE SHIPS SPONSOR

NEW YORK. March The cruiser
Chattanooga was launched at the Cres-
cent Shpyards at EIizabcthport. y. J..
this afternoon. The ship went into tho
water as easily and as gracefully and
safely as though she had rehearscd ;be
ceremony for weeks.
As the Chattanooga started toward the
water. Lillian Nelson Chambliss. the
twelve-yoar-oId daughter OF the mayor
Of Chattanooga, smashed bottle OF
champagne on The bow. and named ihe
ship. So valorously did the pretty lit
tie girl do her part. that Governor
Frazer. Of Tennessee. was drenchcd with
the spray of champagne. His laughter
mingled with thu cheers that sped the
ship ou her way. wcile Mrs. Frazer
gleefully informed the gathering that
the governor always takes his cham
pagne externally"
Dixie" and America"
Lewis Nixon. president Of the ship
building company and the founder OF
the Crescent ship yards. went about ex-
changing felicitations with the train
load Of brave and fair Tennesseans who
came on for the launching. at the same
time keeping a watchful eye on the
whole delicate process Of getting :he
ship properly down the ways While
waiting for the wedges TO be knocked
from under the ship. the assembly
listened TO a young woman sing Dixie
and then gave the rebel yell for her and
for the Chattanooga. Then she sang
America aud everybody cheered again.
In she crowd we're Senators Bate and
Carmack of Tennessee. Senators Keau
and Dryden Of New Jersey. ex-Secretary
OF the Treasury Gage. and hundred OF
more New Workers well known in public
life
After the launching there was
luncheon in the Offices of the yards.
The guests Of the shipbuildiug COM
Pauy were taken 10 and from Elizabeth
port on the steamer Nassau. On the
way home there was song and speech
making
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-08
EVANGELIST SANKEY ILL
AND TEMPORARILY BLIND

NEW YORK March For the last
two months, unknown 10 all save his
immediate family. Ira d. Sankey. CO.
worker Of the late Dwight L. Mood
Oxford Street. Brooklyn Mr.. Sankey,
who is in his sixty fourth year. was
taken sick in the first instance with
nervous breakdown, and has temporarily
lost his sight. Overwork was the cause
OF Mr. Sankey's collapse.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-08
TWO VENEZUELAN TOWNS
TAKEN BY INSURGENTS

PARIS. March IA Caracas dispatch
to the "Matin" says 81 is reported that
the insurgents have captured Carapuno.
and Barcelona one thousand insurgents.
under General Rolando are operating
near Guutirc.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-08
PASSENGERS FRIGHTENED
BY BURNING LIGHT WIRE

small panic was created among the
passengers of train No. T. OF the Wash
inEton and Alexandria Railroad. at
Fourteenth and B Streets last night. by
the burning OF an electric light wire be-
tween two OF the cars. The train was
well hlled at the time. and much ex-
citemcnt followed the burst Of flames
The FIRE caused little damage.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-08
GOV. LONGING TO CONTEST
SENATOR H. D. MONEYS SEAT

JACKSON, Miss. March 5.-Governor
Longino announces that he will be a
candidate for United States Senator. for
the term expiring March 4. 1905 He
viii make a fight for the seat now oc-
cupied by Senator H. j.. Money
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-08
SALE OF DANvILLE ROAD TO
PENNSYLVANIA AGAIN RUN

RICHMOND. Va, March IT
NOR was again heard today. aIo1
Atlantic Gn1 Danvilie Railroad. thu
road running from Norfolk 10 Danv
2G5 miles, had been acquired by
Pennsylvania system.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-08
INDEX To TODAYS TIMES.
FIRST SFCTIOU

FIRST SECTION.
dresser & Co. Fail.
Boxer Uprising Imminent.
War to Be Waged on Consumption
z-Burdick Murder Mystery.
3-The Pope Regainin,. Strength.
Moulin Rouge Much Changed.
4-Belt Urged for Fire Chief.
The District National Guard.
6-Washington's Musical World.
Alleged Swindlers Rounded Up.
8-Baseball, Racing, and Other Sports.
9-GeOrgetown's Baseball Candidates.
ro-WOrk of Carnegie Institution.
and Commerce.
SECOND SECTION.
I-II-Edito-ials, Society, the Drama.
Book Reviews, and Fiction.
THIRD SECTION
I-I2-lllustrated Magazine Features.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-08
GEN. HARRIES IGNORED
LIEUTENANT LATIMER

Asked Naval Officers Ap-
pOintment TO Command
of Naval Battalion With
out Consulting Him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-08

Rain today; talr tomor-
row, with fresh SOutherly
winds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-08
Definite Word Promised.

THE ofncials OF the Navy Depart
ment have agreed to let me know def
niteIy in regard TO this matter on Mon
day or Tuesday"
General Harries spoke In the highest
terms or Lieutenant Commander Hop
kins. who is at present In command OF
the battalion.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-10-17
First published October Il. 1888
Road Notice.

To whom it may concern:
In pursuance of order made by the
Board of County Commissioners of the Coun-
ty of Trego- in the State OF Kansas. in regu-
lar session on the 9th day of October A D.
1908. notice is hereby given that " MalinoSky.
r.. Owens. A. Krhut, H; p. Reid A. G.
Schwanbeck. Otto Wolff. O. Wolff. J. l.. Best.
Fred Schwanbeck. F. G. Schwanbeck, George
KriStof. John krfStOff- househOlders of said
county. residing in the vicinity where it is
proposed to lay out and establish the
road below mentioned. have presented to
said board their certain petition, praying the
laying out and establishment of public
road in said county follows: Commencing
at the southeast corner of section four a..
township twelve Q2) south. range twenty
four CAD west of The 9th T. NJ; thence mort h
ON the section line. or as near thereto a
practicable road can be established to the
northwest corner OF section twenty eight t2S(
In township eleven Q1l south. range twenty
four CD west of the6th P. NJ. and there
terminating; and that Frank Zeman. F. D.
Nef and Frank Stradaf. Jr-. viewers duly
appointed. will meet at the southeast cor
ner of section four "a in tow nshfp twelve
(2) SOUTH range twenty-fOur CD west of
the 9th p NJ on the 9th day of November
A D. 1903. and proceed to view said road. and
to give all parties a hearing
Witness my hand. and the seal of said
county. affixed at my Office in said county.
this 9th day of Octocer A. ID. 1903.
Attest: l. W. PHARES.
lSEAL-i County CLERK
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-10-17

DIR. NJ Jay Brown. of Saiina. Kans-
has for the past fifteen years devoted
his entire time to Medical and Surgi-
cal treatment of the EYE, EAR,
THROAT and NOSE, and correct fitting
of glasses. His equipment is modern
and complete. Dr. Brown conducts
his practice on strict professional and
legitimate business principles lie
goes to all parts of the country and
operates in surgical cases, and directs
the care and treatment of patients.
Advise with him by letter or tele-
phone, and when at Salina go direct
to his office. No. 100 West Iron ave-,
or residence No. 300 South Santa Fe
avenue.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-10-17
First published October Il. 1903.
Road Notice.
no whom it may CONCERN:

To whom it may concern:
In pursuance of order made by the
Board of County Com missfoners of the Coun-
ty of Trego- in the State of Kansas. in regu-
lar session on the 9th day of October A ID
1903 notice is hereby given that William Lut-
tiers. Joseph Lattcrs- William Sidders. John
Ss:reiber. A. II. Small J. 8 Smith. J.: F.
Crne- G. Rauch- A: J. Guliett- householders
of said county. residing in the vicinity where
it Is proposed To lay out and establish the
road below mentioned. have presented to
said bJard their certain petition. pra wing the
laying out and establishments of a public
road in said county follows. Commencing
at the southeast corner of section thirty We
es5)- thence north section line TO. as
!. ear theretoas practicable road can be es-
tabiiShed- to the northeast corner of section
tweuty-three CD all in township fifteen Q5}
s.'uth- range twenty-four cA west of the 9Th
p NJ and there terminating and that John g.
Marcy. Thomas Kite and u W Olson. View
duly appointed will meet ar the south
east corner of section thirty-fxe t3r9 i'm town
ship fifteen f15) SOUTH range twenty-four cSD
west of the 9th r NJ ON the 18th day OF Mo-
vember A D. 1903 and proceed to view said
road and to give all parties a hearing
Witness my hand and the seal of said
CO tnty. affixed at my Office in said county.
thi 9Th day of October A. D. l9g-
attest: J.. w PHARES- s.
fsEALl County Clerk
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-10-17
PUBLIC SAFE

/ will sell at public sale at my farm
3 miles west and j mile north of Wa
Keeney on Wednesday, October 2Ist.
commencing at 10 O'Clock a. M, the
following described property:
/ good work mare years old. 1 good
work horse 6 years old. mich cows
l 2-year-old heifer l yearling heifer.
l yearling bull thigi. grade). year
ling steers calves. l good header
and two boxes. ] Jones mower hay
rake j disk. / riding lister j riding
plow- 1 riding cultiyator- 1 riding
5-shovel cultivator. 3 pony pIows. II
hoe grain drill ] grasshopper cult
vator- farm wagon. 2 sets of team
harness l complete set of blacksmith
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-10-17

tools A lot of wagonmaker'S timber.
8 tons of millet, 10 tors of cane. 4 doZ-
EN- chickens. / good cook stove.
A lot of other things too numerous
to mention. Free Lunch.
Terms of sale A II sums of S5. 90 and
udder cash; all sums over $500 IA credit
of II months will be given with inter-
est at per cent from date: purchaser
giving note with approved security
before property is removed: per cent
discount will be given for cash.
CHRIST WOLFE.
A. 3. Cooper. Auctioneer-