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The Washington times., 1903-03-28
AMMONIA FUMES FILLED
THE AIR FOR BLOCKS
Two Men Injured in Explosion of Car
boys at Chicago

CHICAGO. March 2s.-Two men we're
overcome by ammonia fur7es. one so
completely that he viii prD3ably die. in
explosions OF caTboys last night in a fire
that did more than $50 900 damage 10
the Fulton Market. TO 20 Fulton Marke;
Square. and 20 the fifteen concerns oc-
cupying the building
The explosions OF the carbOyS which
followed each other in rapid succession.
so filled the air with he fumes that
they were detected as far away as Madi-
son Street. four blocks south. The FIRE
was caused by the explosion. and the
structure was destroyed completely
The two men injured were william
Hetzer. engineer Of the Fulton Market
cold storage and power plant. and n.
Gordon. fireman. in the plant The form
er was taken to the County Hospital.
where il is said he will probably die The
explosion is thought TO have been due
TO a supply OF steam inadequate 10 fore
the ammonia with SUFFICIENT rapidly
from the condensers. so that the ac-
cumulated fumes gathered strength
enough 10 burst the metal eonining
them
The Washington times., 1903-03-28
PRESIDENT is INVITED
TO OXNARD'S PLANTATION

President Roosevelt was today offered
an early opportunity for getting az first
hand further information bearing on
the Cuban reciprocity question. The is
sue was brought to him by Henry T.
Oxnard. of California, who spends his
winters in Washington and who has
been prominently identified with the
reciprocity agitation. Mr.. Oxnard ask
ed the President 10 stop al his beet
sugar plantation at Oxnard, Cal, TO see
how the sugar grows and how IL Is put
into commercial shape, while on his Pa
cifc Coast trip In May
Mr.. Oxnard smiled when reference was
made TO the mention OF his name for the
Uninted States Senatorship from Cali
fornia. in case Senator Bard becomes a
Vice Presidential candidate. He ad-
mitted that the Golden state is stIll his
home and said that reports that he had
acquired a home in Virginia were IN
founded.
II have always had some fine horses
there he said but l have not bought
any large estate there and do not intend
to-
The Washington times., 1903-03-28
PLUMBING INSPECTOR
SUED FOR $4,000 DAMAGES

augusta ". Young today hled suit
against Charles b. Bali. Inspector or
Plumbing Wilbur r. Nash and Charles
.. Cole to recover 5000 as damages. on
account OF ;he alleged defect IN the
plumbing in two houses she owns
The houses i'm question, she says,
were built iu 1900. by Horace
r. Jones. She further says II was
Inspector Balls duty to inspect
the plumbing in the houses and see that
proper connections were made with the
public sewerage system. which he failed
10 do before their completion. on ApriI
-. 1900. she says. she purchased the
houses from Mr.. Jones and on February
p. 1901, the plumbing was in the same
condition as at the time or their cree
ton
On thar date. however. she says. IN
spectOr Ball unlawfully condemned the
plumbing i'm her houses and cut OF the
outlet 10 the public sewer This. she
says has made the houses useless and
unfit FOR habitation.
The Washington times., 1903-03-28
WASHINGTONIAN HELD
ON SERIOUS CHARGE

w. II. Ramage. OF Washington. was
arrested yesterday ir Cleveland. Ohio.
on a charge OF attempting TO bride an
election officer. He is said 10 have offer
Cd 800 10 man named James II. F'ini-
gan as an incentive for the latter 70
aid the Republican party in the com
ing election he was taken into Gus
tody in Mayor Johnson's Office
Ramage Is rather well known in
Washington. having lived here nearly
five years. In this time he was book
agent and later business manager FOR
dental concern He Is an earnest
worker in the single tax cause. and has
often delivered addresses on the sub
ject before local organizations. He came
here from Canada where he married a
lady OF means. and stood high in the
estimation Of his friends in Washington
The Washington times., 1903-03-28
DEADLOCK OF ORNAMENTAL
IRON WORKERS UNBRoKEN

The deadlock between the ornamental
ironworkers Of Washington and their
employers begun several days ago re-
mains unbToken. The seat OF the trou-
bic is al the JOrss Iron Works. 315 Thir-
teenth Street northwest The men en-
ployed at r. s. Cichner's establishment
have served notice on their employers
that they would not work il not given
an eIght-hOur day. instead OF nine
The employers have refused 20 grant
the demands OF the men. In all prob
ability the Central Labor Union will
take up the question at it's meeting Mon
day night.
The Washington times., 1903-03-28
METAL WORKERS REFUSE
To RENEW AGREEMENTS
Threatened Strike Would Have Disas-
trous Effect in Chicago.

CHICAGO. March 2S.--Iron. sheet
metal. and steam pipe work on build
ings under construction will be tied UP
on April / II the labor unions do not
sign working agreements 20 take the
place OF those that expire next Tuesday
night.
Attempts 5y the contractors to reach
agreements have failed, and all concern
Cd are preparing for strike. II the
r,en walked out work on buildings that
are TO cost over $4,000 900 will be stop
ped and over 5000 men viii be thrown
ont OF employment The men demand
shat the present agreement be altered
10 permit the sympathetic strike. which
The contractors have rejected. The men
also want a substantial increase in
wages. They viii receive IL II they
yield the strike right
The Washington times., 1903-03-28
THE COURT RECORD.

Equity Court No. 2-Justice Could
Willis VS.. Wills. restraining order re
turnable April 8. 1903. Hovey VS.. Nc
Donald. leave 10 file supplemental bill
granted. In re Frederick BOde. Fred
erick B0de appointed committee. Ste
phenson ". DeSelding. guardian ad
litem appointed White vs. Glover; sub
mItted.
Circuit Court No. 2-Juatice CIs-
baugh-Selden VS.. Meyers; time 20 file
transcript extended TO May T. Herber.
vs.. Lynch; motion fer new trial flied
Probate Controlled Justice Blng-
ham-Estate of James W Hercus. peJi-
ton for letters of administration. filed
In re Lille r. Hercus 81 al. petition for
appointment OF guardian fled. Estate
OF Henry B. Mexican. petition for pro-
safe OF viii FLED. Estate OF Ferdinand
Iowenssein: petition for Instructions
hsed. Estate OF Margaret F. Lowrie .
viii dated May 90 1899. fled Estate
o. James W. Hercus: letters Of admins
tratiOn granted 10 Alice A. Hercus,
bonds $4,000
The Washington times., 1903-03-28
CONSTITUENT MUST
REMAIN OUT IN THE COLD

New Representative sometimes have
exalted ideas OF the Importance OF their
positions, which Is bad business. Rep
resentative r. II. Brooks. the new Re-
publican Representative at large from
Colorado, telegraphed the Interior De
partment that he wanted two clerks dis
missed for soliciting campaign funds re-
instated at once. In reply Mr. Brooks
was yesterday sent a letter saying that
the two men Will never get back, and
that while the department would be
pleased 10 hear his recommendations on
the subject of patronage. his two fred
proteges Will have TO stay out in the
cold.
The Washington times., 1903-03-28
FOR
BRIG. GEN. J. H. WADE
Advanced to the Grade of Major
General.

Secretary Root has announced he fol-
lowing ARRANGEMENTS in the army. made
by reason OF the retirement on April u
OF Maj. Gen. Robert 2, Hughes.
Brig. Gen. J. II. Wade, TO be major
general
Col. w. p Rogers. Thirtieth Infantry;
Col John r. Myrick, artillery; Col. J..
B. Rawles, artillery; Col. T. !. Baldwin.
Seventh Cavalry; Col. L. II. Rucker.
Eighth Cavalry; Col A. E. Woodson,
Third Calvary: Col. j. A. Smith, Engi-
neer Corps; :. ". Grosbeck. Judge Ad-
vocate Generals office. and Col F. A.
Moore. Eleventh Cavalry. each to be
brigadier generals
All Of the new brigadier generals, with
the exception OF Colonel Moore. will i'm
mediately be retired. thus placing Colo
mel Moore next 10 General Wade.
The Washington times., 1903-03-28
MRS. GLOVER SUSTAINED
IN CONvEYANCES OF LAND

Justice Gould. sitting in Equity Court
No. ?. yesterday dismissed the petition
Of Edw-rd White. OF New York. 10 set
aside as void certain deeds to real estate
made by Augusta Patten Glover. OF St
Louis. Mo. BY the conveyances under
consideration Mrs. Glover had decided to
her sister and DR.. Aurelius r. Shand
her interest in her mothers estate. for
$4,000. After this transaction the com
plainant obtained a judgment against
Mrs Glover in the ST. Louis courts. and
1t was sought TO make this a lien
against the property conveyed 10 her
sister and Dr. Shand. The court held
that Mrs. Glover made the conveyances
in good faith and that they are valid and
legal.
The Washington times., 1903-03-28
BREW WORKERS STRIKE
FOR HIGHER WAGES
Organizer Refuses to Arbitrate in Penn
sylvania.

TAMAQUA. Pa. March 2s.-This morn
ing the United Brewery workmen' 3
Union, numbering about 900 men
throughout the county. went on strike
for higher wages
Not a brewery in the entire county
is working today. and proprietors and
clerks have been pressed into service
TO perform the necessary labor about
the plants
The demands Of the brewery union IS
for An increase Of 10 per cent all
around. a maximum rate OF SIS per week
and minimum OF S11- Yesterday the
anthracite brewery 'sociations, com
prislng all the breweries in the county.
met. and decided to arbitrate their Diff
ferences- a message was sent 20 Jules
Keller. organizer. but he refused TO ar
bitrate the matter and Immediately or
dered the men 10 strike. The night pro-
misses TO be a bitter one.
The Washington times., 1903-03-28
ATTACKS DEFANER IN
HOUSE OF HIS FRIENDS
Chicago Lawyer Answers Won
Biedenfeld in Paris Press.

CHICAGO. March 2S.-Baron Won Bic
denfiold. who married the daughter Of a
Chicago citizen. shot a man. was ac-
quilted. and then went back 90 Europe
and wrote book attacking this city
and its society. is now denounced by a
Chicag oan.
The defender of the city and it's
people is ". II. n. Holmes. a lawyer,
who has written 10 the Paris press. for
the benefit OF those in Europe who may
read the baron's book. an account OF
the nObleman's actions here. He says
the baron attacked a fellow country
man, "gOuged the mans eyes out. bit
on his finger. chewed his ear" and dis
played other cannibalistic Traits.
Mr.. Holmes further asserts that the
baron, who was ready 10 be married.
was Obliged to sneak out OF the city
like a dog.
The Washington times., 1903-03-28
Write for my Help
And Get Well at my Risk.

Nearly help and we'll
without rsking a
900 OF them testimonials without
I will read
On January published Chicago the
addresses of 1000 that whom
the That
approached the history
/ ca
Simply coupon. postal stating
which will then mail order
druggist Shops
/ viii pay your myself And shall
eide L.
That evidence possible
vii
possible strengthens
inside
result
A weak organ power $
And my
make the weak
in the house. VIII enable
the
developed
this remedy forms the only
The Washington times., 1903-03-28
TREASURY STATEMENT.

Treasury receipts for March 2s were
s1.S46. 1866. of which SS69. 997.O1 were
customs, s694. S29I9 internal revenue
S2S1. 970.56 miscellaneous receipts. The
expenditures were S770. 900.
National bank notes outstanding
amount 10 1891. 912. 973. National bank
notes issued in the past six days amount
70 80 I6a. 300. and those destroyed In the
same period. SO .2s5. 2S7-
The weekly statement Of United States
bonds held in trust for national banks
By the United States Treasury shows
S341. 1873. 47O. deposited to secure circula-
tion. and 20 secure public moneys. S143.
OOs go in Washington. and SO 410, 900 in
New York
The Washington times., 1903-03-28
DIR. MITCHELL TO SPEAK
AT Y. M. c. A. MEETING

The closing OF the big meetings for
men at Lafayette Opera House tOmOr-
row afternoon has been made one of the
most attractive services Of the season.
One OF the most brilliant pulpit orators.
DR.. Charles Bayard Mitchell. OF CIeve-
land. Ohio. has made the long journey
for the sole purpose OF addressing this
meeting on the subject Of The Young
Man and His Ambitions Dr. Mitchell
is pastor OF one Of the greatest Meth
odist churches of this country His con
gregation is now building him church
which VIII cost nearly $500. 600. The
musical features will also be attractive.
Tickets Of admission may be secured
free at hotels and drug stores generally.
The Washington times., 1903-03-28
Justice Clabaugh Appointed
to Succeed Him, and
Former Senator Pritchard
to Fill Vacancy on Bench.
Members of the Bar Well
Pleased With Presidents
Choice-Sketche of the
Retiring Jurist.

Edward Franklin Bingham, chief jus
trict. yesterday rendered his resignation
TO the President. to take effect April 20
nest The President nominated Harry
NJ. Clabaugh associate member OF the
District court bench. as chief justice OF
the Supreme Court Of the District TO
succeed Mr. Bingham. and former Sena-
tor JeJer G. Pritchard. Of North Caro-
lima. 10 fiji the vacancy on the bench
caused By the. promotion OF Justice Cla-
baugh.
The members OF the Washington bar
deeply regret the retirement OF Chief
Justice Bingham from the bench. They
realize. however. that he has worthy
successor in Judge Clabaugh.
Judge Bingham's Career.
Edward Franklin Bingham was born
In West Concord. Vi. August y. Is2S.
His father was Judge W. Warner Bling
ham, a member Of the circuit court
bench OF West Concord for many years.
In 1886 the elder Bingham moved TO
Ohio and was accompanied by his fam
lily They settled at Marietta and there
Edward Franklin Bingham attended col
lere After his graduation from the
Marietta College he studied law at
Chillicothe Ohio.
After his admission 20 the bar. Ar.
Bingham practiced his chosen profess
sion at Macarthur. Vinton county. Ohio.
While a young man he was chosen
prosecuting attorney for the county. and
held the. position for four years.
Interested in Politics.
Early in life Mr.. Bingham entered
politics and was twice chosen a mem
her OF the State Legislature. IN 1880 he
was chosen delegate TO the Demo-
cratic convention. which met at Charles
ton. S. c.
In the fall 90 that year Mr.. Bingham
moved 10 Columbus. Ohio. and was four
times elected corporation counsel for
that city he was also member OF the
board Of public education for six years.
In 1868 he was chosen chairman of the
OHIO State Democratic executive com
mittee. In 1873. Mr.. Bingham was elect
ed a member OF the bench OF the court
OF common pleas of Columbus, and serv-
ed two terms Of two years each. resign
The Washington times., 1903-03-28
FUNERAL SERVICES
FOR DUDLEY {. GERMAN
Private Ceremony at the Home Of the
Deceased Tomorrow.

The funeral OF Dudley r. German. tel
egraph editor of The Washington Times.
who died at the Emergency Hospital
yesterday. viii be held from his home,
1903 Street northwest. tomorrow after
noon at 2:3O O'Clock
The services will be conducted by the
Rev. Dr. Radcliffe. pastor of the New
York Avenue Presbyterian Church. Six
associates Of Mr. German in his news
paper work Will act as pallbearers. They
are W. W. Richardson, Allen ID. Albert.
Mayo Dudley. David l. Selke, A. r.
HenebergeT. and Frank b. Lord.
The funeral will be private.
The Washington times., 1903-03-28
SAN MIGUEL'S BODY
FULLY IDENTIFIED
Ladrone Leader Died Game, Firing on
Enemies Until the Last.

MANILA. March 2s.-The body OF Gen.
San Miguel. the ladTOne leader. who was
killed in battle with Philippine scouts
fifty miles from Manila. has been recog-
nized by his relatives. He was buried
with the honors due his rank at Calico
can. seven miles frO.a Manila.
The scouts captured Gen. San Miguel's
correspondence. his sword and uniforms.
The ladrone leader died game. He was
wounded six times. and yet kept firing
his revolver as he lay on the ground.
His comrades. who attempted TO rescue
their dying leader by dragging him into
the jungle, were also killed
The Washington times., 1903-03-28
TO ENTER REVENUE SERVICE.

James A. Burns. Of this city. has been
recommended for appointment to the
position OF acting second assistant engi-
neer in the Revenue Cutter Service. Mr.
Burns received the appointment after
passing the required examinations. he
will be assigned TO duty Immediately.
and at the end OF six months will be
regularly commissioned
The Washington times., 1903-03-28
A MISSING WIFE SOUGHT

Charles +. Murray. Of Hagerstown.
called at police headquarters last night
and reported that his wife has been
missing since Wednesday. He believes
she came 10 this city in company with
friend and asked the police TO main
tain lookout for her. The young wo-
man Is twenty eight years old. has a
fair complexion. and at the time OF her
G appearance woee a black hat and blue
suit
The Washington times., 1903-03-28
DROPPED $500 IN THE STREET.

Seven 800 gold certificates were lost
last night by Edward D. sIattery, Of 252
Eleventh Street southeast A purse con-
tanning the bills dropped from his pocket
while he was walking along Thirteenth
Street near d. Slattery informed the
police OF the loss. and invoked their aid
in recovering the money
The Washington times., 1903-03-28
COMMISSIONER JONES
GONE TO CHICAGO

william A. Jones. Commissioner OF
Indian Affairs. has gone TO Chicago. The
commissioner viii probably be absent
two or three weeks and H. is supposed
be viii visit several Indian schools and
agencies IN the West II IS expected he
viii be present in Chicago when the
bids are opened FOR Indian supplies for
The coming year.
The Washington times., 1903-03-28
QUARTER CENTURY WED;
WOULD NOW SEVER BONDS
Mrs Jones Alleges Desertion in Plea for
Separation

After more than a quarter OF cen
tury OF married life with Thomas J.
Jones. his wife, Caroline V Jones, today
hlsd a petition in the Supreme Court oi
the District. asking to be granted
legal separation from him
They were married in Washington, ID.
C. May IA. 1874 IN 1895, she says. he
deserted her and since September, 1900.
has failed TO contribute 10 her support.
Mrs Jones says that her husband owns
real estate valued al $500 and she
asks the court TO compel him to pay her
permanent alimony.
The Washington times., 1903-03-28
DIED.

FLYNN-On Friday. March p, 1913. at p ~.
AT her residence. 906 Delaware Avenue north
east. ANNIE FLYNN, beloved sister Of James
D. Flynn.
Funeral Monday AT a. IN at St Aloysius
Church. II
GERMAN-On Friday morning. March 2,
1908 Of pneumonia DUDLEY r. GERMAN,
% 1905 I Street northwest
Funeral private, Sunday afternoon at 200
o'clock. mh23-2C
The Washington times., 1903-03-28
GOVERNOR HEYwooD APPROVES.

Governor He wood. OF South Carolina.
has written TO Secretary Root APPROX
ing of the purposes Of the War Depsrt-
ment TO publish a complete list Of on
GERS and men who served in the Union
and Confederate armies during the civil
war
The Washington times., 1903-03-28
GETS TH1RD-CLAss LICENSE.

The District Commissioners have di-
rected that a duplicate third class en-
glneer's license be issued 10 JOhn r.
Jones. the original having been destroy
ed by fire.
The Washington times., 1903-03-28
MARRIED.

SAUNDERS-SC'HUII-W /. Saunders 81
Second and Pomeroy Streets northwest. and
Maud +. SChuh. both OF Washington. D. c..
were married on the 10Th day of October. 1899.
at Alexandria, Va. by the Rev. J. T. Butler,
Alexandra Va. mh2s2t
The Washington times., 1903-03-28
BINGHAM RESIGNS
AS CHIEF JUSTICE

ing from the bench in 1887. and coming
TO Washington.
In 1881 Judge Bingham received the
Democratic nomination for a judge Of
the supreme court of the state OF Ohio.
but with the rest OF the ticket was
defeated.
Chief Justice Bingham was twice mar
Iied. His first wife was Susanah f.
Cunning. who died in 1886, leaving two
sons and TWO daughters In 1883 he
married the widow Of Judge Patton. Of
the court OF appeals OF West Virginia.
She is the daughter OF the late Senator
Allen r. Caperton. OF that State.
Justice Pritchard's Career.
Jeter Connolly Pritchard. the new
member OF the District bench IS a ma
tive OF Tennessee. He was born in
Jonesboro in that state on July L, 1857.
and was educated at Martin Creek Acad-
envy. As a young man he was appren-
ticed in the Tribune Herald" office Of
his native town. but moved TO Bakers
Vile. Mitchell county. y. c., in 1873.
where he became joint editor and owner
OF the Roam Mountain Republican, a"
holding that place till 1887 when he
moved 20 Marshall and was licensed %
practice law. lie was Garfield electOr
in 1880. aud served three terms in the
legislature. beginning in 1884. He was
nominated by the Republicans for several
Offices. including that Of lieutenant gov
ernor in 1855 and United States Sena-
tor in 1892. in which year he was dele
gate 10 the Minneapolis convention and
also q candidate for Congress. lie be
gan the cooperation movement in Nortn
Carolina in April, 1894, which resulted
in wrestling the State from Democratic
control and the election OF himself to
fiji out the unexpired term OF the late
Senator Vance. He was reelected in
1897. and his term expired March last.
In recent years Mr.. Pritchard. though
deeply engaged in politics. did not give
up his practice OF the law. At all times.
il is said he has been a hard student
and consequently is well equipped TO
MI the high position 20 which he has
been elevated.
Justice Clabaugh's Record.
Chief Justice Clabaugh is a native
OF Maryland. and was appointed a mem
Der OF the District court to succeed JUS
tice McComas. when the latter retired
from the bench upon his election TO
the United States Senate. Justice Cla-
baugh took the oath OF Office March 6.
1899. and imediateIy entered upon the
discharge OF his judicial duties. He is
regarded by the members OF the Wash
ington bar as a very able juTist.
His career upon the District bench has
been remarkable and brilliant. Like
Chief Justice Bingham. he has been
considered as his own court OF appeals. "
In the past three years many appeals
/ have been taken from the decisions given
I by Justice Clabaugh. many OF these
/ in matters Of great importance involving
what are termed close points OF law
but not I'm single instance has he been
reversed by the higher courts.
The Coconino sun., 1903-02-21
Notice for Publication.

Land once at Prescott, Ariz., Jan. %, 1903. Notice is hereby given that the following nam- ed settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim and that said proof will be made before A. E. Douglass, Clerk of Probate Court, at Flagstaff, Ariz. on March 10. 1903, viz: Edward E. Sellers for the SW Sec. 24. T. l9 N., RYE.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of said land, viz: Frank Beasley, w. H. Camp bell, T. J. Coalter and w. H. Pierce, all of Flag stan Arizona.
 FEN s. HILDRErB, Register. First publication Jan. 3t, 1903.
The Coconino sun., 1903-02-21
Better Then Gold.

"I was troubled for several years with chronic indigestion and nervous debility" writes F. J. Green, of Lan. caster, N. H. "No remedy helped me until I began using Electric Bitters, which did me more good than all the medicines I ever used. They have also kept my wife in excellent health for years. She says Electric Bitters are just splendid for female troubles; that they are grand tonic and invig- orator for weak, run down women. No other medicine can take it's place in our family" Try them. Only Soc. Satisfaction guaranteed by all drug gists.
The Coconino sun., 1903-02-21
Notice for Publication.

Land Office at Prescott, Ariz, January 9. 1908 Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before A. E.. Douglass, Clerk of Probate Court, at Flagstaff, Arizona, on February 24, 1908. viz: Abizer Le- Barron for the SWh of section A Tp. PEN. R, 6E.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of said land, viz. R. R. Gleason, A. H. Cas- settt, Wm. Barber and John Hennessey all of Flagstaff, Arizona.
 FEN s. HILDRETH, Register. First publication January H.
The Coconino sun., 1903-02-21

The total amounts of the Graham county delinquency for the year of 1902 is $33, l56 O9. A large amount of the delinquency, however, was paid during the month of January. .-Bulle- tin.
The Coconino sun., 1903-02-21

In Arizona the postoffices having receipts in excess of $l0,0OO are : Phoenix, $26, s64; Tucson, l9, 700; Pres- colt, $l4, 800; Bisbee, $l1, 722.-Citizen.