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The Washington times., 1903-01-30
THE BOARD OF TRADE ON
TAE HEALTH OF THE CITY

Blscoc, DR. Frank L. Biscoe. ElphOnzo
lounss, Fred G. Berger. y. ?. Barnes,
ChaplR Brown. II. J. Weller, II. E Bel
Hnger Charles T Weller John Doyle
tarmody, Frederick Fenning. Frederick
M Detweiler, Robert B. Teuuey, Dr.
George b. WeIch. Dr. Francis Nash VIII
liam 4. Meloy. DIT. t. f. Pickford. Dr r
Y. Hammond DR. G. Lloyd MagrudeT,
Judge Charles S Bundy, Jackson II. Raj
ston, Frank Hume NJ. G. Mccormick h.
H DaTDeiile, Frank II. Jackson, William
h Saunders, Commissioner William A
Jones, DR.. Wall, f. II. Geyer, DR.. II. T.
A. Lemon. Robert s. Bennett II. r.
Webb MIR. ChappelI Thomas p. Morgan,
4 A Wilson, Smith Thompson, Odeu S.
Smith. s Thomas Brown. DR. ReybuTn
s. J. Prescott Harry W Barney, E J.
McQuEde. J. NJ ChamberIin. H. c. Carr,
Dr. J. r. hewitt. H. B. POlkinhoTn,
Frank L. AtweIl Robert A Phillips.
Walter A. Schneider Dr.. Paris E. BTen-
gle. J. s. SwOTmstedt. George W. Evans.
Robert H. Terrell J. c. Davidson, John
II. MagTUder, ". c. CIephane, DIT. Rob
eTt a. Bates, James T. Bates, Hon
Adolph Meyer, Rev. lT. ". z. PaTson,
Q. E Kern, Charles E. Tribby, A. H.
Stephenson, Dr. p. c. Hunt II. II. KlOp-
fer, Capt. L. NJ. Kelly. DIT. D. 0. Leetch.
Daniel H. FeTDy, Dr.. N. Darcy Magee,
s. W. Curriden. E. B. Hay, E. Lodge Hill.
John T. Freeman, ". II. Stoutenburgh,
Major George A Armes, Dr. Richard
Kingsman, H. V Lansdale, Alexander
Grant, ". T. GUIDE, Robert n. Harper,
Dr. J. II. StoU+enburgh, and DIT. John
Van Rensselaer,.
The Washington times., 1903-01-30
THE DEATH RECORD.

Following are the deaths for twenty
four hours reported at the Health De
partment up TO noon today:
Basil Jackson, % years.
Matilda T. Camp, 81 years.
Penelope Smal1wood, II years.
MaTtain L ChTisinigeT, 73 years
Elizabeth P McCalmont, p years.
Andrew Grant. Il years
Francis J. King. Sc years.
Charles B. Fisher, 63 years.
Jean NJ Stuart, IS years.
Cecilia Triplett, 81 years.
Annette Barton, fl years
Lucy D. LaUck, q years
Selma Dorsey, % years.
Nellie Henline, . years
Mary N. Merritt, ; years.
Clarence s Harris. ! year.
Lewis Dent, 13 months.
Stanley Wallace, 2 months.
Clarence Hurt, Z months
Joseph Fergerson, months
William L Robinson. s months.
Joseph BordIey. l month
The Washington times., 1903-01-30
FUND TRUSTEES
DISCUSS EDUCATION IN SOUTH

80 - M 4 AOAA IN OOQ L
The subject O. education in the South
was discussed yesterday by the two edu-
cationaI organizations which held ses-
sion at the Arlington The general ID
ucation board was represented by Robert
Ogden. OF New York; George Foster
Peabody. OF New York; W. H. Baldwin.
jr.. and Dr. Daniel c. Gilman. A com
mittee from the Peabody fund was COM
posed of Chief Justice Fuller. J. Pier
pont Morgan, Mr.. SummerviIle. Mr.
Courtney. and Dr. Gilman. The latter
IS serving on both committees.
Preceding the general meeting. seaa-
rate conferences were held by the two
organizations. 1t is said that plans will
be begun Immediately by which a dupII-
cation Of philanthropy may be avoided
and it Will require about a year TO
properly adjust matters.
The next meeting OF the board Will
he the annual session In New York next
October.
Dr. Gilman. former Secretary Of State
0Iney, Senator Hoar, J PierDont Nor
gan, and former Secretary Of the Interior
Hoke Smith were appointed a commit
tee to confer with other Interested
bodies on The subject of establishing at
some point in the Southern States a
teachers college to be called the Pea
body College for Teachers - the same to
be maintained by the fund in the hands
Of the trustees or a portion Of the in
come derived theTefrOm- The Peabody
fund capital is now s., 100, 600
The Washington times., 1903-01-30
MAsTER PAINTERs FEAsT.

The twentieth annual entertainment
and dance by the Master Painters and
Decorators Association was given last
night at Freund's Hall, Tenth Street
northwest. During the evening a hand
some oil painting of Thomas A Brown,
dean Of the association. was presented
to the association Mr.. Brown made a
short speech after the acceptance Of
the picture by a. h McGhan. president
Of the organization The other officers
of the association are H c. HoIther. vice
president; c. Macnichol, secretary. and
Howard Markward. treasurer.
The Washington times., 1903-01-30
Pennsylvania Railroad Personally Con
Quoted Tours to Florida.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company an
ncunces q series Of three personally conducted
tours Ia Florida, February 3 and i, and March
g.
The first two tours viii each admit Of a visit
Of tWo weeks IN Florida, and the rate named
below Hll iRcludc Pullman accommodations
direction
Ticrets f0r the third tour viii be val q Tor
return GnliI aisy g, by regular trains, ana VIII
Include Fuiluau accommodation and meals en-
route onlE. eH- special train going
The ra1" frE these touTs from ashingt5u viii
b. SIS icg f.e round trip.
For ds.s.s apply 20 Mr. George v. Boyd As
siEr8ut General Passenger Agent Broad Street
Station Philadelphia, OF 70 The District Pes
senger Agent. Fifteenth apd G Streets, Wash
tngtou-
The Washington times., 1903-01-30

White-WarreD Horstmann, q, and
Maggie c. May, 19-
J. Wesley Melton, q. and Olive NJ
Carter, 20, both of Glen Allen, Va.
James r. Goodridge. %, and Annie bly,
myer, 26, both of Baltimore, Nd
Stephen F. Hoffman, %, and Maude
Ellen Shaw. 30
CoIoTed-George Vass, 26, and Sophia
James, 19.
William Rose, 25, of Amherst county,
Va, and Julia Bessells, o. of this city.
The Washington times., 1903-01-30
WILL co TO BALTIMORE

r 5. Downs, who is connected with the
Raleigh Hotel. OF this city. will sever his
connection with that hosteIry March 1 TO
assume the management Of the Stafford
Hotel. Baltimore. He viii succeed f B.
McCahan, who has accepted the position
OF manager OF the BeIvedere, now in
course Of construction in that city MT
Downs is we'll known in Washington, and
has been connected with leading hotels
for some time.
The Washington times., 1903-01-30
ENTERTAINMENT AT
BOYS REFORM SCHOOL

An entertainment viii be given at the
Reform School Of the District of Co
Iumbia. on the BladensbuTg Pike. o
night al 7-30 o'clock The large assem-
bly, hall has been decorated for the oc-
casion. The boys at the school viii he
the sole contributors TO the entertain
ment. a splendid musical program has
been arranged by the instructors at the
school.
The Washington times., 1903-01-30
MOUNT PLEASANT CITIZENS
COMMEND s1o,ooo,ooo LOAN

Robert H Young secretary Of the
Mount Pleasant Citizens Association,
has filed with the District Commis-
sioners a resolution, passed by the as
sociation at its last meeting, commend
ing the action of the board in recon-
mending the &c., 600 Ioln to Congress.
The Washington times., 1903-01-30
Pullman ParIOr Car Between
Washington and Atlantic City
Via Pennsylvania Railroad.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company an
uUunces that through Pullman buffet parIor
car is now IN service between Washington and
Atlantic City. via Delaware River Bridge route
leaving Washington daily except sunday at
leaving Atlantic CITY daily except Sunday st
10 a. m, arriving Washington 8.21 p. n.
The Washington times., 1903-01-30
MATINEFS TOMORROW.

ACADENY-'The James Boys in Missouri % ,
D
CHASE'S- S-''The Two Juliets'' and Polite Yaude-
vile, 2-15 ?. m
COLUMBIA-Stuart Robson in ''The Comedy of
ErroTs." 2:l5 p. IN.
EAPIRE-Joe Grant, Wrestler, and BuTlesque,
2:l5 p. 1T.
LAFAYETTE-W Perkins in Jerome, -
2-15 p. N.
LYCEUM-"JoIly Grass Widows" 2.I5 p. N.
Nationals Sleeping Beauty and the Beast, -
The Washington times., 1903-01-30
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quiuine Tablets
All druggists refund the money Il II fails
TO cure. Z. " Groves signature is OF
each box. CSC
The Washington times., 1903-01-30
Ube Uin1es.
ADJUSTMENTS OF THE DAY.

ACADEMY James Boys in Missouri -
Sis p M
CHAsE'S-'eFhe Two Juliets'' and Polite
Vaudeville, 2:l5 and SIS p m.
COLUMBIA-StuaTt Robson in The Comedy Of
Errors" SIS p. N.
E8fPIRE-Joe Grant Wrestler. and Burlesque,
2.I5 and SIS D. N.
LAFAYETTE-Walter Perkins in Jerome"
6.l5 D. n.
LYCEUNE.,JolIy Grass Widows" 2:15 and SIS
p m
NATI0NAL-'sThe Sleeping Beauty and the
Beast s p. IN.
The Washington times., 1903-01-30
Twenty Tons Each

Anthracite Egg. Stove. and Eut Coal. 50 per
ton, delivered; Jackson Spliut $50. s. s
Daish & Sons, 1907 C Street northwest.
The Washington times., 1903-01-30
A Representative Gathering.
Those presant Were :.


Thomas W. Smith. A. P. Pardon. S. B.
Bailey, Warner Slutler, William NJ
Shuster. Thomas Bowling, NJ. D. Gen.
c. T Yoder, Albanus s. T. johnson, DIT.
H. s. Medford, Major Frank A. Butts, ".
z. Singleton, John p. Henderson. jT.. W
II. VeeThOff Dr. W. f. Woodward Or. W.
c. Fowler, A J Mckee, Dr. G. Wythe
Cook, Dr. D S Lamb. George / Jones,
Dr. y P Hickling. w Il. Edwards. jT-,
Dr.. R. S Lamp. John Miller, J. Il. Miller,
Dr. William B. French, Dr. B G. Poole,
DR.. Harry HURT. L T McCleary. J.
Miller Kenyon, Norman S. Kenyon. E. F.
Droop, J. n. Burrell DR.. Z. ". Reisiu-
ger. Dr. z. NJ HasbTouck. DR.. Philip S
Roy, DIT. William TindalI. J. T. Petty, S.
A Smoot / L Hooper, H H Yerkss
II. II. Yerkes. jr.. Capt J. p Walker. Dr.
[. S Stone. Gen George II. Harries, CIar-
ence b Rheem, John ". F. Smith. John
c. Yost. y. Cowsill, Gen. G. NJ Stern
berg, 6. NJ Ryder, Dr. George NJ Ko-
Der. X. II. Henshaw, Col George Trues-
dell, Dr. William r. Moulden. Dr. W n.
Merrill, Henry ". Samson. Major H L.
The Washington times., 1903-01-30
Follow the Promptings Of Wisdom

and decide to open a bank account with Union
Trust and Storage Co, 1914 F st. Interest paid
on deposits subject 10 check
The Washington times., 1903-01-30
EXCURSIONS.
MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED.

Steamer Newport News for Fortress Monro
and Norfolk at $50 p m.
The Washington times., 1903-01-30

4 jury in the District Supreme Court
has adjudged insane Capt. Benjamin F
Egan a veteran Of the Mexican War
and his son, Frank Egan, was appoint
ed by Justice Barnard to take charge
Of the estate. Captain Egan has been
an inmate of st. Eliza beth's Hospital
since 1900. coming there from the Ma
tional Soldiers Home at Dayton, Ohio.
The Washington times., 1903-01-30
s1.as to Baltimore and Return S1.a5

Wis Pennsylvania Railroad. Tickets on sale
Saturday and SUNDAY. January 81 and February
], limited to last train returning from B8Iti-
more Sunday, February l. AL trains except
Congressional Limited.
The Washington times., 1903-01-30

report all cases of pulmonary diseases
10 the board Of health.
In the city of Washington there
were S71 deaths in 1901 and ~ in 1902
We cannot expect improved conditions
until We adopt improved methods in
looking after the disease.
The treatment Of tuberculosis in spe-
ciaI hospitals has -wo-foId advantage.
It is in the interest of the patient and
general public. Private dwellings Of
poor people become infected and the
germ thrives. thus spreading the dis
ease. All agencies which lower the vital
resisting power increase the suseepti-
biIity to this and other infectious dis
cases
Or. Woodward discussed the need Of
public baths. and insisted that until
this was done the poorer classes could
not cooperate in fighting diseases
Smith Thompson, secretary of the
boards health committee, urged the
erection of floating free baths on the
river fronts. Dr.. Kober, president of
the District Medical Society, told Of
the work OF the society IN blOttIng out
contagious and infectious diseases.
Many Resolutions Presented.
Resolutions authorizing the commit
tee on health to cooperate with the
board Of education in stamping out in
fectious and contagious diseases among
school children we're adopted.
a resolution urging an "anti-spit-
ting" ordinance was also adopted, as
was one recommending a special hos
pitaI for the treatment of tuberculosis.
Warner Stutler told briefly of the
methods used in collecting city ashes.
Resolutions looking to an Improvement
of those methods were adopted.
Dr.. A. P. Pardon discussed the work Of
the school board in looking after the
health Of pupils.
The meeting closed with a buffet
luncheon.
The Washington times., 1903-01-30

Charles Johnson, eoIored, indicted for
holding up John H. Harrington and rob
bing him of s. on November last was
convicted yesterday in Criminal Court
No. /.
William Battle, indicted jointly with
Johnson, was acquitted, it being proved
that he is blind.
The Washington times., 1903-01-30

Justice Barnard in the Probate Court
yesterday directed the jury to sustain
the contested viii OF George Brown, de-
ceased. Justice Barnard ruled the evi-
dence submitted had failed to sustain
the contention Of the caveators. Ida Z.
Street and Almira Y. Brown. children OF
the deceased. that undue influence had
been used
The Washington times., 1903-01-30
NEWS NOTES FROM
THE DISTRICT COURTS

IN the suit OF Emma T Clement
against Lewis Hoffemaier to recover $10.-
600 for alleged slander, called for trial
before Chief Justice Bingham.
the plaintiff announced her Intention to
discontinue the cause.
The Brandon news., 1903-11-26
For Russian Jews.

New York.-A movement to have all
the wealthy Jews in the country put
aside 2 per cent of their income to aid
the Russian Jews to come to this
country. is to be started, according
to DR.. Isadore Singer, president of the
Zion Educational League. The doc
tos, who announced his intention at a
meeting of the league just held, also
said that an attempt will be made to
have the $45, ,000, 900 left by Baron de
Hirsch to the Jewish colonization, ad-
ministered in this country in aid Of
the work. DR.. Singer declared that
there is no probability of emancipa-
tion for the Jews in Russia under
present conditions and that the only
remaining possibility lies in emigrat-
ing to the United States.
The Brandon news., 1903-11-26

Down with Cut Prices

New York.--All three branches OF
the drug trade, manu- facturers, job
bers and retailers, are greatly interest !.
ed in the outcome OF movement just
inaugurated by several leading manu-
facturers of medical articles to stop
price cutting on patent medicines.
The plan now about to be tried
originated with the manufacturers and
proprietors, and aims at the control OF
prices on their goods all over the
country. If retail druggist persists
in cutting prices, it is the intention OF
the manufacturers in the new agree
ment. according to journal of Com
merce, to stop supplying that cutter
with thire goods, and If necessary to
cut off those who are found to be sup
plying the cutter. Cooperation by
the proprietors has now been secured,
and the manufacturers will be at once
procured to establish minimum prices
for their wares.
The Brandon news., 1903-11-26
Ruling Against Chinese.

Washington. War Department Of
cials have reached the determination
that the situation at Panama does not
warrant the sending of troops there.
Both Secretary Root aod Lieutenant
General Young, chief Of staff, author
lied the statement to be made that
no orders have been issued 80 any
troops to proceed to the isthmus. and
that none is in contemplation.
The Brandon news., 1903-11-26
Rejection of Arbitration Decree.

Pottsville, Pa. Slattery & Co., coal
operators of Tuscarora, Pa, have
joined the Royal Oak Company in re-
fusing to abide by the decision of the
anthracite strike commission. The
employees have been refused back pay
ment of wages as ordered by the COM
mission because the operators do not
recognize the authority OF the latter.
The Brandon news., 1903-11-26
New Russian Line.

New York-The opening of the new
Russian Steamship Line to America
has been fixed for November 28, says
o Times dispatch from Moscow. Car
90 has been booked from South Russia
ports. The service will be inaugural
ed BY volunteer feet vessels. This is
the first long distance Russian steam
ship line except that between Russian
ports and the far East.
The Brandon news., 1903-11-26
Fired and Hit His Friend.

Chicago. -Dazed by blows struck
by men who had insu'ted the yonng
woman he Was escorting. Rudolph
Ludwig drew a revolver aad fred two
shots. Both struck Frank Sanders,
his friend AID companion, who also
was struggling with the crowd, and in
ficted two wounds from which Sand
ers died two hours later.
The Brandon news., 1903-11-26
Disappointed in Love.

Pensacola, Fia.-August Anderson,
a young farmer, residing near Pensa.
cola, attempted suicide by drinking
the contents of a two-ounce bottle OF
laudanum. The young man visited
the home of friend at Cottage Hill a
small town few miles north of Pensa-
cola, where he apprised the residents
that he intended committing suicide,
and had chosen the laudanum route.
He then swallowed the contents of the
bottle.
The Brandon news., 1903-11-26
Insurance Agent Uses Gun.

Some excitement was cEested at Biloxi
a glow days ago, by shooting scrape
between lawyer of the city an 4 an in-l
suranoe agent. One shot was fired at
the attorney, bat missed him, when
the officers interfered ami prevent fur
ther trouble The cause of the diff,
eulsy was disagreement over some
business matter.
The Brandon news., 1903-11-26
Extension of Trolley System.

The Pascagoula Street Railway
Company has begun the extension of
trolley wires over all the Louisville 81
Nashville sidetracks at the depot at
Scranton. This is for the purpose of
expediting the handling of freight by
the electric line, which will handle al
large quantity of lumber shipments
and freight from New Orleans consignl
ed to Mosspoint.
The Brandon news., 1903-11-26
Ticket FOrgers Run Down.

Chicago-.H. l.. Kaines, alias 9. q.
Miller and H. l.. Scott. said to be two
of the cleverest railway ticket forgers
in the country, have been arrested
here. Stamps, chemicals for altering
tickets, and blank order slips were
found in their room. The men secured
thousands of dollars worth of trans
portation by presenting forged letters
purporting to be issued By the Mexi-
can Central Railroad requesting pas
senger agents to furnish bearer with
transportation.
The Brandon news., 1903-11-26
LATEST FROM MISSISSIPPI.
Returns of Election Held November 3rd
Are All la.

hIc All kIs
The returns from the election held
in this State November are all in
and Secretary of State Power has
given out the complete result. Sec
retary of State Power lead the ticket
over Governor Vardaman by two votes,
he received 80, 1913 to Vardaman's 52,-
191. Revenue Agent Writ Adams re-
ceived the smallest vote of any State
officer, his vote being 30,654. The
following is the vote received: J. K.
Vardaman, 32,191; j. P. Garter, 31,-
547; J. W. Power, %. 1893; T. M.
Henry, 31,863; W. j. Miller, 81, ,76S;
William Williams, 81. 1872; H. L.AWhit-
field, 81 ,843; E. Ell. Nall, 31.289; Writ
Adams, 1854. Railroad Commits
sioners-R. l.. Bradley, 81, 939; S. d.
McNsir, 22,422; j. G. Kincannon,
23,071. The following is the vote
cast for clerk of the State supreme
court: George Myers, 1882; W. J.
Brown, 6.843; J. c. Walton. 4.047;
A. @. FAINT, 3,240: J. w. Brady. 3d.
1870; Henry Yerger, 2,619 The en-
tire vote of the State is 1885, majority
of which is 67. Mr.. Myers received
683 of the electoral vote of the State.
a majority. Mr.. Brown received 31},
and the balance was divided among
the other candidates. Mr.. Myers did
did not receive enough of the popular
vote to keep the election out of the
house, and he and Mr.. Brown viii
contest for honors.
The Brandon news., 1903-11-26
She Was Murdered.

E'eorfa.-A message Just received
announces that Miss May Hennager,
a prominent young woman Of Bishop,
Ill.,, who was supposed TO have eloped
was found murdered in pasture near
her home. Her body was matilated
and half buried.
The Brandon news., 1903-11-26
New Circuit Court District.

A meeting of the attorneys of the
bars OF Coveripgton, Marion, Rerry'
and Jones counties wgs held in Hat
tiesburg recently to consider the mat-A
ter of the formation of new circuit
court district, which is being agitated
in that section. Judge j. n. Nevillea
of Harrison county was present and
took part in the proceedings.
The Brandon news., 1903-11-26
Dismissed Postoffice Clerks.

Washington. .-Postmaster General
Payne has directed the dismissal of
Anna Dreyer, Samuel Gober, Joseph
Kreyer and Birdie Knott, clerks in
the st. Louis postofics, for alleged
conspiracy to secure the removal OF
Postmaster Baumhoff of that city.
These clerks were suspended March 2
and 10 and their permanent separa-
ton from the service is now ordered.
The Brandon news., 1903-11-26
Confessed a Crime

New Tork.-.-Because he could not
face tho charge of having knocked
down aud robbad an old woman, which
crime he had previously confessed,
Isaac Weiner has knotted his suspend
ers and handkerchief in moose and
hanged himself in city police station.
The Brandon news., 1903-11-26
Ready For The Speaker

The Speaker's stand in the House of
Representatives at jackson is being
put up. and it is handsome piece of
furniture. Major Dean, the keeper of
the Capitol, expects to begin moving
the chairs from the old Capitol and
placing them in both halls of the new
Capitol at once.
The Brandon news., 1903-11-26
Coal Famine Caused II.

Denver. Because of lack OF Goa
owing to the miners strike, the Rocky
Mountain Paper Company has closed
it's mills for an indefinite period,
throwing over 200 persons out Of en-
ployment.
The Brandon news., 1903-11-26
Fatalities Attended a Frelic.

New Orleans. A special to the
States from Shreveport La. Says, in
bloody fight between negroes at a
merry making on Saturday night,
ffteen miles from Shreveport, John
son Shepperd and Tonk Harris were
instantly killed aud Alex Thomas and
Samuel Terrell badly wounded.
The Brandon news., 1903-11-26
Comfort Ornhans' Hnme

Ten acres have been purchased near
Jackson for the Comfort Colored Or
phans' Home, to be located there.
One one of the members of the Com
mittee which made the purchase states
that it is hoped to bogin the erection
OF the Home some time next srring.
The Brandon news., 1903-11-26
Pickers' Strike in Prospect.

Indianapolis, Ind.-Rspresentativ
of striking unions at Cincinnati and
Chicago are coming here to work on
the local meat packers. It is said
non-union as we'll as union men will
be asked to quit. If the strike is de-
clared 500 union and 1000 non-union
men will go out.
The Brandon news., 1903-11-26

Western congressman and. Senators
are fearful of the results of rapid alb
sorption of public lands by those who
will hold them in large tracts, and a
bill was introduced in the Senate prae-
tieaIly rspealing the Timber and Stone
Act. Senator Gibson, of Montana,
had conference with the President
on the subject.
The Brandon news., 1903-11-26
Jews We're Outraged.

Tangier-A hundred Moorish Jews,
fugitives from Taxa, nave arrived at
Marina. They say the Sultan's troops
while in occupation of Taxa massacred
many Jews and outraged women and
girIa
The Brandon news., 1903-11-26
Murderer Acquitted.

Robert Campbell. charged with
the murder of Lewis Campbell, a
negro, and who has figured in several
tragedies, was acquitted on his pro-
mise to leave the State. John W.
Harris was acquitted, as the evidence
showed that his victim, Lee Smith,
seduced Harris daughter.