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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-27
OBITUARY..

The Hon. Quentin Smith, the oldest man in
Chautauqua county and for eighty years
actively engaged in the public affairs of the
count ded On ths @ OF h oo H yeaTs "
months and Q days, In 1928, after his
graduation from Hamilton College, he became
up the study OF law. He removed to West.
field in $50 and began practice. Gov. Seward
appointed him Surrogate N 1899 but the
He was a lin appointed in 1910 and served
TOUR wears. IN 1850 he was, elected TO the
and .Tsd RE, Tsesosd in nd In
dauShte1 of James, McMadha,gG, The first sci
He I. survived by two children Robert Smith
and Mrs. Moses n, Tenant,
John " fI1hertyy prominent Ipcmgocratic
He was born in County Cork, Ireland When
is Years old he came to %,, Brooklyn with hls
l boo ,1t he was V Carpenter and builder OF docks.
He was employed in the navy yard during the
civil War and had much to Do o. WIN repairing
e neoam ,.' active in the politics of the Four
tenth ward and was elected Supervisor
He was an ndepe ,Snrr pemoc c Snd FOR
ne ne Bosra Of Fdueatqn and va. Years.
was a member of the Friendly Sons OF ST.
Patrick. Of the Jefferson Club and the tmeri-
can Legion OF Honor He leaves widow,
three daughters and two SONS
Edward Schermerhorn Henry died at his
home % Washington street, East Orange,
Tuesday, OF henri disease, following an attack
Of acute Ind igcstion. Mr.. Henry was born IN
1898 u, Homer; y Y, on The death Of his
father. Lewis b; Henry. he became the head
brokers al II? Wall street, New York, He
is survived by his mother. two brothers,
Lewis Chauncey Henry and Jacob s Henry.
ana fouf sisters.
r. Henry Barnes died at his home in New
Haven on Tuesday. night. aged az. he and
his brother were the largest owners OF Swift
4 Co stock in Connecticut. He was direc-
Tor in the National Tradesmen's Bank Of New
Haven and Guardian Trust Company OF Kan
sas City and the Edison ELECTRIC Light Com
psnv OF Boston. He leaves a widow.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-27
PARSONS PART ~ DIVORCE SUIT.
The Rev. Robert Rogers Testif,es In j. r.
Giles's Case--Husband Wins.

Supreme Court Justice Smith In Brooklyn
yesterday approved the findings OF ex-
Judge William b. Hurd Jr., referee in the
suit brought by James +. Giles against
Edna s. Giles for an absolute divorce. VIII
liam f. Valentine. stock broker, was named
az correspondent. The Gileses were mar
ried In 1892.
The Rev. DR.. Robert Rogers Of the Episco-
pal Church Of the Good Shepherd testified
that Mrs. Giles called at his house and asked
him to endeavor to break the attachment
between her and Valentine. He said that
acting under Mrs. Giles's advice he sent
for Valentine and told him Of what he had
learned and asked him to help Mrs. Giles.
Valentine, the clergyman testified, prom
ised to do all In his power to aid Mrs. Giles.
On a subsequent meeting. Valentine told
the Clergyman that he did not think 1t was
proper for him TO take such an interest in
Mrs. Giles's Affairs
"He said to me-" testified Dr. Rogers.
that ] should not have woman OF her
character sitting In the pew Of my church
or taking part In church affairs
Mrs. Emma Allen, of 1855 i77th. street,
Manhattan, tho mother OF the defendant.
said that she had seen Valentine and her
daughter together on many occasions
when Mr.. Giles was absent in Europe. She
demonstrated with them, but all to no pur-
pose. She said that Valentine pursued
her daughter and that Mrs Giles cou Id not
go to the grocery store without Valentine
appearing on the corner.
Ina G. Taber testified that Mrs. Giles
had confessed to her her intimacy with
Valentine.
Valentine who is a stockbroker at 90
Broadway, testified that he had never made
any confession to the Rev. DR.. Rogers.
He said that he had made several small
presents to Mrs Giles, but that she had re-
turned them to him through the clergy
man. He denied any wron gdoing between
himself and Mrs. Giles.
Judge Hurd's report recommended de-
cree OF absolute divorce for Mr. Giles
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-27
THE GEIsHA GIRLS AT ST. LOUIS.
Inquiry Looking to Their Deportation
suspended on Point Made by Counsel.

WASHINGTON. Oct 2e.-The inquiry into
the right OF the fifteen geisha girls at the
st. Louis fair to remain in the United States
and make theatrical tour of the country,
which has been begun by the Bureau OF
Immigration has been suspended pending
a decision on a point made by their counsel
that the present proceeding ri is ud, oss
examine the little laps.
Inspector Dunn, who is conducting thu
investigation, replied that the hearing ~aS
in the nature Of an Investigation slcn as
is held at ports OF entry on the arrival OF an
emigrant whose right TO enter this country
is questioned and the right OF cross-eN-
animation was not possible.
The indications are that counsel for the
eeisbas will he sustained by the immigra-
ton authorities here. although none OF them
will commit the bureau in advance OF the
formal presentation of the case to Com
missioner-General Sargent or Secretary
Metcalf.
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MARRIED.

HASELTlNF -CARSTAIRS &c. TT CNERMAN. - Al
Philadelphia, Oct "a 1901. by the Rev. Or.
Wood. al the residence Of the brides grand.
mother. Mrs. Joseph Patterson 1928 Spring
st, Esther Haseltne Cars'airs to Felix Leon
Tuckerman son Of the late Ernest ruckermsn
and grandson of the late Joseph Tuckcrmsn
OF Newport and New York.
KHRR-ARCH BALD Oct. IS 1905, Miss Elizabeth
Archibald daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs James
Archibald. and Mr.. John Campbell Kerr OF
Enslewood. y, j.. WERE married Tuesday even.
Ing In the FIRST Presbyterian Church at Scran.
ton, Pa. by the Rev. Thomas F. Arohbald. Or.
James Mcleod assisting.
WADSw ORTIZ WEBB. ON Tuesday, Oct, -, at
Christ Church Riyerdale, y. y, Louise do
Peysirr, daughter Of Gen a1d Mrs. Webb,
10 william John Wadswortn
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-27
PLEA FOR HULL'S FISHERMEN.
SIR JAMES kITSON CHEERED AT
IRON NEWS BANQUET.
Shall the Nations which Police the Seas
Permit Irresponsible Persons 70 Dim
the Glory Of the Naval Profession?
America" and God Save the King"

Sir James Kitson, who was the first
speaker at the banquet given in the Wal
dorf-Astoria last evening by the Iron and
Steel Institute to the New York reception
committees. referred in terms OF indg-
nant earnestness to the recent attack on
the English fishing fleet from Hull by the
Russian squadron. The reference greatly
moved the assemblage, nine-tenths Of whom
were Englishmen or Scotchmen.
"Wo are now here" said Sir james, sin a
moment of great anxiety. Shall 1t be that
the nations that police the seas, the two
nations that have made the name of naval
seaman synonymous with gentleman, shall
sit by and see irresponsible. ignorant per-
sons in command OF vessels they cannot
manage-shall we see these persons inter-
fere with and shoot down humble fisher
men in the pursuit Of their arduous calling?"
There was an uproar of cries Of NO!
No" from all over the room, and plain
evidence in the faces OF all present that Sir
James's reference had aroused strong
feeling
Andrew Carnegie. who presided at the
dinner, gave as the opening toast, THE
Rulers of the Two Great English Speaking
PEG pies" and after it was drunk, standing
the orchestra played "The Star spangled,
Banner" which was followed by all present
joining in and singing alternate verses Of
America" and God Save the King"
Sir James's toast " az acknowledged by
Charles kir ,hoff, chairman of the Ameri
can executive committee Mr. f Windsor
Richards proposed the toast Our Guests, ;"
and Mr. Carnegie, in calling upon Admiral
Coghlan to respond said:
Peace hath her victories as well as
v az and this is the anniversary Of oneiof
Admiral Coghlans- peace victories 1t is
the anniversary of the day he captured
his wife Loud laughter lis wife d
rected him to come here and speak tonight
and he is here
Admiral Coghlan in reply contradcted
Mr.. Carnegie by saying that it was the
anniversary of the day his wife captured
him, and referred in few briefly expressed
sentences TO the visit of the members from
abroad of the Iron and Steel Institute to
this country.
Others who spoke were f. P. Martin, DR..
Henry Howe. DR.. Rossiter Raymond and
Mr.. Carnegie.
This closes the session of the institute in
this city. They go to-day by special train
to Bethlehem and Philadelphia. On satur-
day they go to Washington where they
will BE received by the President.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-27
TOO Much TOBACCO SMOKE.
Whole Cellar Full OF II Puts Firemen Out
of Business.

small fire in cellar under the FIVE story
double brick tenemen. at 2i2 Forsyth
street made tough work Cor the dremen
last night. Part Of the cellar is used
as A storehouse by Edward Loncon a
tobacconist who mas shop across the
street. The danes got into six or eight
bales OF leaf tobacco and produced SMOKE
that overcame the men as fast as they got
into it.
The members Of Engine companies ~
and 80 were worst hit Joe Engel and John
Corners OF the former and George brown
Of the latter were seriously affected. The
fire was finally put out with small damage.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-27
DUKE OF ABBRIZZI 4TMANILA
Making Tour OF the World on an italian
Cruiser.
Special cabi. pcs pG,ch 10 The Sun.

Special Cnbi' Dcs pGich 10 THE Sun.
MANILA, Oct. o8.-1he Duke Of the
Al h 'nzzi, cousin of the King of Italy, who is
making a tour of the world on board the
cruiser Liguria Of which he is in COM
mand, has arrived in port and will pay a
round If official calls tomorrow. He in
tends to visit the vicinity Of Manila and
make n railroad tip through the Dagupan
Valley.
commissioner Fo-hes, who is at the head
of the Department Of Commerce ard Police.
ia in confer ence with shirowners arrsng-
ing for a government system Of interior
transportation. which will give employ
ment 10 idle coaSti1C vessels and also the
vessels ri the coast guard feet
In August the Commission paid out
s2,o77,ss2 in the purchase Of the estates Of
the friars
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-27
The weather.

The storm which was over the Lake regions
IN TUESDAY moved out the 81. Lawrence VALLEY
Yesterday leaving In Its wake Hight rain ana hrea
en,oe conditions In all the districts bordering Lakes
Huron Erie and ontario and ig hi snow In northern
Michigan and Wisconsin, There was oloudness
with Ugh, scattered showers In parts OF the Mddl"
Atlantic and New England States The storm
which ShoE ed some severity on the west Gulf Coast
had dIsappeared Into the Gnlf NJ Mexico. the
hi,h Dr.S,ure area stl covered the central and
extreme western States with clear weather
!, was colder In the Guf states. but "l'rThete
there was but slight change Freezing temper atur"S
continued In the Northwest and thcnr' Son'h
o.er Colorado. Nebraska. Iowa, Kansas and Mis-
souri,.
In ,hl, city the day was cloudy With few
srtinhler NJ rain IN tht morning wiud fresh south
wet slightly warmer. average hnm'"'y' " per
cent .lbaromctei corrected TO read !" "ca je'fI'
ats !. NJ, 40 No: 2 7. NJ, ?p??.
Tir cooperative yesterday. as rceorocd by 'he
1, IN table
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-27
DIED..

JENKINS.--On Tuesday. Or. -, 1871, a. Dams.
Vile. y, V, Title Cecii Icl,'ns VIE OF tho
late Farry W. jenkins Of New NoIa
Burial al Woodlawn. Private.
RUSDIO,--At South Orange. y. j.. D.. Eleanor
Louisa Rundio, =! typhoid fever, In her 2"s
year,
Relatives and friends are invited 20 attend ths
funeral. from, thc residence Of her parents
at 2I2 Academy ST. On ThurSiay al II A NJ
... lntcrment al the convenience Of the family
SHELTON. AT Windsor. Conn. on Oct, 20, John
Dundas Shelton Of East Orange, sou OF 'he
late Dr. John u. and Fannie &. shelton.
Funeral services al Wiid'or. ln'crment ~
Woodlawn. Friday. A. half pa' ].
VAN COTr-Tuesday. Oct 20. isoi' eorncuus
Van Colt. in his s7th year.
Funeral service al ST. Pants Methodist Episcopal
Church. ssth St and West End av,, this Thurs.
day evening. al SIS O'Clock, II Is requested
that no flowers be sent.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-27
RRITISH NOTE AN ULTIMATJM.
Paris Hears That Time Limit Has Been
Placed.

Special Cable Despatch 10 The sun
LONDON. Oct 26-The Paris correspondent
of the Pail Mall Gazette learns. upon what
he says is high diplomatic authority, that
the British demands, which were duly
presented in st. Petersburg yesterday,
partake of the nature of an ultimatum
to the Russian Government to definitely
undertake to hold an inquiry without delay.
A time limit has been placed to this de-
mand, at the expiration OF which the British
Government will be prepared to axe prompt
measures to exact punishment OF the
offenders in another way.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-27
JERSEY MAYOR MISSING.
Postmaster Also Of MOntvaie--Narrant
Out for Him for Bad Check.

HAcKENsACk. \. J.. Oct 20, Alfred
Crotty. Mayor and postmaster OF Montvilc
Albert Rawson has a warrant for his arrest,
charging him with obtaining money under
The charge is made by Paul G. Gof Of
Jersey City, who swears that Mr., Crotty
gave him a check for Sl28 drawn to the
order of Cha rles b. Reed of Woodcliff. and
indorsed with that name. No such man
t;off awears, could be found in Woodclif1 /.
and the check was worthless.
MIR. Crotty had been twice chosen Mayor,
was Justice Of the peace and leader IN all
social and public affairs. He Is about
90 wears old and has wife and several
children, the oldest eighteen and the young
gest an infant.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-27
The Seasoers.

voyagers by the Hamburg American
liner Deutschland, off to-day for Cherbourg.
Plymouth and Hamburg:
Belamv Storer. American Ambassador
to Austria Hungary: the Marquis and Mar
ouise Alfred Dusme' de Smours. Stsnislaus
de Gontowski secretary to the Russian
Embassy at Washington, Mrs. W j Rryson,
John A Hiiard !. Low Hartman, Heinrich
Hagenbeck. John r. jackson. American
the Countess Plotting r. A, Walter. the
Baroness Rcrtha Won Suttner and Prof Albert
Orth.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-27
ARMY SURGEONS TO THE FRONT
II the Consent Of Russia and Japan Can
he secured.

WASHINGTON, Oct. ?s-united States
army surgeons will be sent to the zore Of
hostilities ia Manchuria, If the consent
of Russia and Japan can be secured, for
the purpose of studying the new methods
OF beld hospital work. The General Staff
of The army has reached the conclusion.
from reports already received, that the
methods of field hospital work have been
practically revolutionized during the Russo
Japanese war, and it is hoped that American
officers may be sent to the spot to study
the new methods and introduce them
into the United States Army.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-27
Fifteen Methodist Bishops Meet,

new HAVEN. Oct, 26.-Fifteen Bishops
OF the Methodist Episcopal Church attended
the opening Of the fall conference in this
CITY this afternoon. The Bishops came
from every part Of the country, and Bishop
T. B. Nicely came from Buenos ATes.
The opening session was devoted 10 the
reports on the work accomp lished during
tho last six months
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-27
5000 900 Pounds Of Beef for Japan.

OMAHA. Neh Oct. ?c,-The C,idahy
Packing Company to-day received an order
for 100000 pounds Of mess beef for ship
ment to the Orient. The order was placed
through an American agency. II. is be-
lieved to he intended for Japan. as the meat
ia to be billed to the Chinese coast.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-27
RAISES DARDANELLES ISSUE.
Russia Taking steps to Sound the Con-
tlncntal Powers.

Special CABLE Despatch to THE Sun.
LONDON. Oct. 27.---The Morning Post
prints in a prominent position a statement
that there is reason to believe that Russia
is taking steps TO sound the Continental
Government as to whether objection would
be raised in the event of her making formal
request to the Powers jointly for the re-
moval OF the international restrictions
governing the passage Of the Dardanelles.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-27
SAYS Both Men Attacked Her.

Rosa Godz. the woman who was pushed
of wall in the Jerome Park reservoir on
Sunday, recovered consciousness in Ford
ham Hospital yesterday long enough to
tell the wife OF John Toba car, one OF the
men under arrest for pushing her of the
wall, that both Tobaczar and the other
man, Borle. had pushed her.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-27
T.c ,cnreraturr yesterday, as recorded by the
onhcia al ihermnmetn, Is khhWn In the ANNEXED table

w.suIyc7 ox FonrcAsI ror TODAY AND TO MORROW
Yor ,rsftra Ner York. eastern Frnn'pltnnta'
N,r yr,srp ant DfiGraTS. fnr 10 day and 10 moron
HJhf IN fresh nniHitnrSf TndS.
FOR New England. fair to-day and to morrow,
fresh northwest winds diminishing.
Fdr the District OF Columbia and MARYLAND, fair
ana cNo.i to.La-; faIT Ia morrow; light north
VIA, virtg,
Pof western Pennsy lvhnia and western New
York fair TO dny and tomorrow. except light
rain along the lakes fresh TO brisk northwest Winds.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-27

have filed their bunkers and are now quite
ready to call from Gibraltar.
Three ships Of the Channel feet are of
the Tetuan coast. The Diana remains at
Tangier
The British cruiser Suffolk was about
to sail from Gibraltar to. join the Medi-
terranean fleet, when she was ordered to
remain till further orders.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-27
woman n Suicide in Her Home.

Carr lie Gunlacil. 81 years old, forewoman
in dressmaking establishment, committed
suicide In her father home, 3s A Stuyveeant
avenue, Brooklyn, Yesterday by shooting
herself in the breast with an old revolver.
Her parents said that they knew of no
reasons for the suicide.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-27
Russians Plan Relief Fund.

Special Cable Despatch 10 THE sun
ST. PETERSBURG Oct. ga movement
ia on foot in aristocratic circles here to
raise subscriptions for the relief OF tho
Hull victimA
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-27
Elevator Mans Fatal lall.

lax ",'unste,;i, :. year, o.d vhc In
an elevator in bniiaing a, 25i " ct oI1y-
seventh street. fell four storica down ne
shaIt Yesterday and broke his back. lie
Nas fften TO Roosevelt Hospital. where
~ died five hours later.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-27
PARIS THINKS CRISIS OVER.
Believes Russia's Answer Has Removed
Cause for Anxiety.

Special Cabt Despatch TO TIE SUN
PARIS, Oct. 2e.-ft is learned that only
a few communications have passed be-
tween the Frcnoh and Russian Govern
ments on the subject Of the attack OF the
Russian feet upon the British fishermen.
1t ia considered here that the crisis is over.
Rlssia's spontaneous expression OF will
ingness to make amends is believed to have
removed all cause for anxiety Small atten-
ton is paid to the h Motoring Journals which
are seeking to fonent discord
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-27
NINTH CASE LIKE CANYONS.
HobOken sh0pk eeper Arrested on the
Complaint Of . IS-Year.Old Girl.

Michael Rose, an Italian who keeps q
grocery store at Third and Clinton streets.
Hoboken. was arrested yesterday afternoon
on charge preferred by Carrie Albrecht
10 years old, one of the girls who figured
in the case against Charles X. Cannon.
the Hoboken lawyer.
Rose is the ninth Hoboken man who
has been arrested as the result of state
ments made by Young girls
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-27
CHANNEL FLEET ~ READINESS.
Bunkers FILLED and Vessels waiting Orders
to Leave Gibraltar.
.sp,,iol Gable Despatch 10 TIE Sun.

Spfff0T CdbIe Dt5p0fth 10 THK Sun.
LONDON, Oct. 28.-Speaking at lunch
con given by the Corporation Of Glasgow
to-day, the Earl of Onslow. president OF
the Board Of Agriculture, said that the
Admiralty had taken the precaution OF
ordering the Channel squadron to Gibral-
tar and the Home feet to the Firth Of
Forth.
The Channel feet and torpedo dotilla
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-27
NEW YORK ARCHITECTS WIN.
Palmer g. Hornbostel Get the Prize for q
81 .OOO. 900 Pittsburg Building.

PITTsBuRG, Oct. 28.--Palmer 4 Horn
hostel, New York architects, to-day won
the prize and got the contract for the
5000, 600 Pittsburg technical school. There
were forty-four competitors.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-27
RUSSIAN WARSHIP DISABLED.
Trawler Reports Vessel Not Under Control
In the North Sea.

Special Gable Despofeh to TIE SUN. g.,
ABERDEEN, Oct. 28.-The trawler Princess
Victoria arrived to-day. She reports that
she passed q Russian warship. apparently
disabled, in the North Sea on Friday morn
ing forty miles from the scene Of the attack
of the Baltic fleet upon the fishing boats
She did not answer the Princess Victoria's
signals
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-27

ST. Louis, Oct, ~. Dodson Braun Mig Co... ST.
Louis were awarded Grand Prize. the highest
award for their famous Cupid Brand Pickles and
other goods at the Louisiana Purchase E1post Ion.
-Adr.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-27
BUSINESS NOTICES.

I.afayette Place Russian 4 Turkish Baths.
Is LAFAYETTE PLACE
This establishment has existed for . genera
tion. and to day II offers special attractions. Tha
Electric Pack Treatment" Is one OF the newee
features. Its methods give the highest medical
value Physician In attendance. Open day and
night, with hotel accomm odations. &c.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-27
PLAN TO RECALL ADMIRAL.
Report That ROJestyensky Will He Made
Minister OF Marine.
Special Gable Despatch 10 THE Sun.

Special Gable Despdfch 10 THE Sun.
LONDON, Oct. 26-The Central News has
received from St. Petersburg the improb-
able report, for which it however claims
high authority, that Admiral Roiestvensky
will he recalled, Admiral Chouknine re-
placing him. Rojestvensky, it is asserted
will be appointed Minister of Marine. Ad-
miral Avellan, the present Minister becom-
ing a Councillor of State,
Rear Admiral Chouknine is at present
in command Of the Black Sea squadron.
He was mentioned recently as likely to re-
ceive the command Of the Baltic feet. He
has seen considerable service in the Far
East, having been Port Admiral at Vladi.
yostok from 1895 to 1901, while Skrydloff
commanded the Pacific station. After
that he held the post of Director OF the
Naval College.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-27

HE no, Will let know perpetual: happy; has sseu'
fourth; you dfth: ~ sEN ioNs
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-06-02
Ths MIIItarr rsl.aranh.r..

In 4 report favorins the extension
OF pension privilege 10 the operators
who manipulated the keys Of the mill
tary telegraph during the civil war.
Senator Scott. OF West Virginia has
related some interesting incidents OF
the service. which enabled the armies
and parts OF armie8 70 keep IN com.
munication with each other and which
enabled President Lincoln 20 be IN
touch with ali his generals.
Throughout the war there were. all
told. $1,000 miles OF wire operated by
the army ~telegTaphera, and the service
cost the government about $4,000 COZ.
Twelve hundred operators were en-
ployed. and the report lays consider.
able stress on the fact that although
these operators knew all the secret
orders emanating from the various
headquarters and from Washington.
directing the movements Of troops.
not one Of them ever betrayed his
trust.
During the operations ia front Of
Atlanta, In 1854. twenty miles Of wire
was kept In operation tVenty-eight
days by almost a. many operators.
half OF whom were exposed 20 the
enemy's IRE while az work at their
instruments.
At New Orleans. says the report.
tho operators and llnemen wero not
only In danger Of belnR shot. but
risked their lives almost daily IN the
surf in trying 10 keep the submarine
part Of their system in working or
der.
The active service OF tho operators
practically came 10 an end whom they
rushed q line OF wire 20 Appomattox.
over which the now6 OF Jeo's surron.
der was received at Washington With.
Ia two hours after the event