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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-23
Asks an Appropriation.
AVENUE DRUGGIST VICTIM
OF FLIM-FLAM GAME

One more leaf has been added to she
laurel wreath about the brow Of the man
who invented the oh. -I-have-the-change
after-all'' fiim-fiam game. Thomas E.
ogram. druggist at 1888 Pennsylvania
Avenue. is the last victim, to the tune
of S.
1t was the same old plan. A stranger
entered the drugstore and made small
purchase. Offering in payment a large
Dill Just as the roll OF bills counted out
by the cashier came into his hands no
suddenly discovered that he had the
change, and pushed back the bills. so as
not to take all the change in the reg
lister. When the cashier discovered a
five-dollar bin missing, the stranger was
far away.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-23
NEGRO CHILD HURT
BY TEAM OF C0UNTRYMAN

Leta Johnson. a nine-year-old negro
girl. is in a critical condition at the
Frecdman's Hospital. and Alexander w.
Barnsley. Of oakdale Nd, Is under ar
rest pending the result OF her injuries.
charged with assault.
The child was playing in front Of her
home. fW Sheridan Street northwest
yesterday afternoon. when Barnslev IN
1s said. drove up with a double team. In
some manner the child was run over
sustaining bruises from head to foot.
two broken ribs. and IL * feared, in
ternal injuries
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-23
SYLVESTER TO SPEAK

The Missouri Society will hold
meeting tonight at the Spanish War
Veterans Hall. 719 Sixth Street north
west. Major Richard Sylvester. who
was formerly editor of a newspaper at
Pennington. No. and later Washington
correspondent for the st. Louis Globe
Democrat" will deliver an address A
musical program has been arranged.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-23
EDWARD HOWARD FOWLER
TAKES HIS OWN LIFE

Edward Howard Fowler, leading man
Of the Empire stock company, at Co
lumbus. Ohio. committed suicide yes
terday at the Neil House, Columbus.
Mr.. Fowler was the husband OF Laura
Nelson Hall. leading woman OF the Ed
win Arden company at the Columbia
Theater in the summer of 90
Mr. Fowler had been a sufferer with
nervousness for some time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-23
FUNERAL SERVICES
OF MISS MARY WALLER

Miss Mary Waller. who died from ac-
cidental asphyxiatiOn. at her boarding
house. 1924 New York Avenue. was
buried from the undertaking establish
ment Of w. r. Speare, Tenth and F.
Streets. this afternoon. The services
were conducted by the Rev. r. c.
Smith. rector Of St Johns Episcopal
Church.
The pallbearers were former friends
of Miss Waller. The funeral was
private. and interment was in Rock
Creek Cemetery.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-23
NEW GEORGETOWN BRANCH.

The Times has opened a branch office
for tie receiving Of want advertisements
and subscriptions for The Evening and
Sunday Times at w II. Clarke's estab-
hshment 1919 SD St NV. Advertise.
ments Will be received at regular Of
fee rates. and any complaints for the
non-dclivery Of papers will receivs
prompt attention at this agency.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-23
AUNT" MARTHA GIBSON
AT POINT OF DEATH

Aunt Martha Gibson. the eighty-year-
old negro nanny who was so seri-
ously burned yesterday in the kitchen
Of Mrs. Rebecca II. Ryan. 1914 sunder-
land Place northwest. lies at tho point
Of death from her injuries
Aunt Martha was alone at the time
of the accident 1t is supposed that
her clothing caught fire from a candle
she had just lighted.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-23
PUSHING THE COMPLETION
OF REVENUE GUTTER

Advices received by the Revenue Cut
ter Service are that the cutter Mohawk.
launched some TIM ago at Richmond
Is being finished Up rapidly as pos
sible, and Will soon be ready for ser
vice. IL Is not settled 20 what station
the steamer Will be assigned. as there
Will be several changes In the lists Of
cutters at the different stations the
coming spring
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-23
NELSON CASE POSTPONED.

Hearing In the case Of Charles f. Mel
son. a grocer. Of 70l I Street southwest.
charged with violating the weights and
measures law. by using spring scales
not up TO the standard. was postponed
until next Thursday when called in
Judge KimbalFs branch Of the Police
Court. Nelson deposited S25 for his ap-
ypearance when wanted
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-23
APPROVED A BILL
TO OPEN A STREET

The District Commissioners have
made a favorable report on House bill
9165. providing for the extension Of Al
bemarle Street from Connecticut Avenue
TO Broad Branch Road.
All the necessary ground, with the ex-
ception OF a strip valued at $500. has
been dedicated. This strip will proba-
bly, be condemned
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-23
MRS. WOODWARD DEAD.

Mrs. Rozwell Woodward died Thurs
day night at her home near Washington
Grove. Montgomery county, Nd, aged
about sixty years. Mrs Woodward was
paralyZed. and grew worse until her
death. She leaves surviving her husband
and six children
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-23
WANTS RAILROADS
TO OPEN STREETS
Board of Trade Hears Com
mittee Report.
EXTENSION OF DRIVEWAY
Resolution Favoring Substitution of
Asphalt for Belgian Block in Bust
ness and Residential Sections.

Consideration of committee reports oc-
cupied the attention Of the Washington
Board of Trade at its meeting at the
New Willard last night The reports
deal with the affairs of the District,
and proved Of particular interest
through the discussion OF them by Com
missioner West.
Three recommendations are contained
IN the report Of the committee on
streets and avenues, submitted by
Chairman w. S. Henderson. First. the
committee urges legislation for the
opening OF streets blocked by inter-
mediate strips of land; second, the
opening at the expense Of the railroads
OF streets closed by the Union Station.
and third. the extension of the new
Potomac Driveway south of the High
way Bridge and around Potomac Park.
Asphalt Is Wanted.
After the adoption OF the report the
committee submitted a resolution that
TIE Commissioners replace the Belgian
block pavement in the business and resi-
dental parts OF the city with asphalt
A resolution was also introduced nro-
viding that the Commissioners open
Streets where land had been granted for
that purpose.
In response to these resolutions M
west pointed out that the Commission
erS are poWerlcSs to substitute asnhalt
Ior Belgian block owing 10 a clause in
the appropriation bill. Ii is the inten-
ton Of the Commissioners. however. he
said. to ask Congress to provide for the
me paving with asphalt OF Seventh
and K Street.
Mr.. West declared he knew nothing
OF the land to be used as streets He
requested that the matter be presented
To Widen Thoroughfares.
A resolution was introduced by Jonn
II. Magruder. which provides that the
steps Of the Patent Office leading to r
and G Streets be removed. so that those
thoroughfares may be widened. The
resolution was referred to the commit
tee on streets and avenues.
In submitting the report OF the com
mittee on commerce and manufactures
Robert n. Harper. chairman, poiated
out the fitness OF Washington as n
manufacturing city, owing to It's prox-
unity to the coal. wood. and oil fields.
the power OF Great Falls and the ''armv
or the unemployed" here
Recommendation is made In the re-
port OF the committee on river and
harbor improvements for the deep
enlng OF the Potomac channel, and for
an appropriation of $4,000 TO improve
the Anacostia River. The report points
out the imperative need OF a fireboat
and criticises the Commissioners for
not obtaining better protection along the
rivCr front
Asks an Appropriation.
The report OF the committee on sew
erage. submitted by Albert NJ Reed.
chairman. sets forth that the work OF
installing the disposal system would not
perhaps be completed in 1905. Congress
ts asked for sufficient funds TO carry on
the work
"A buffet luncheon was served after
the meeting.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-23
TO CONSTITUTE WILL.

r. Ross Perry and Frederick Mcclure
have instituted proceedings IN the equity
branch Of the District Supreme Court
TO have that tribunal construe the Will
Of the late James c. Hall
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-23
New Machinery Ordered.
FAVOR BILL TO PREVENT
CRUELTY TO ANIMAL-S

The District Commissioners today
made favorable report to Congress on
House bill 1917, Ito prevent cruelty 10
certain animals in the District OF Co
lumbia"
The bill is similar to those favored
by the Commissioners in 1900 and fe02
SI.a5 TO Baltimore and Return.
B. & o. r. R., every Saturday and Sun
day
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-23
sI.as to Baltimore and Return s1.s

Via Pennsylvania Railroad. Tickets on
sale Saturday and Sunday limited for
return 20 last train leaving Baltimore
Sunday night; good on all trains except
the Congressional Limited
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-23
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take laxative BrOmo Quinine Tablets. All drug.
Eists refund the money II IL fails TO cure.
+. w. Groves signature is on each box. 25c.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-23
BLUE TRIP SLIP
FOR 6-CENT FARE
That's What BrightwOOd
Citizens May Realize.
ULTlMATUM OF M'DERMOTT
Punch in the Presence of the Pas
sengaire,' May Be Next limo
yation on This Line.

That the street car service to Bright
wood is not all that IT should be is the
admission made by Allan L. McDermott,
president of the Washington Railway
and Electric Company, in conference
with special citizens committee.
Mr.. McDermott plainly indicated that
the company does not intend to provide
through service to the suburbs He de-
clared that some OF the directors are In
favor OF charging 6-cent fare on the
Brightwood line, in the face of the
abominable service now furnished.
SubuTbanites in Evidence.
The conference was held at the Home
Savings Bank building. The suburban
interests were represented by T. V.
Powderly, president of the Petworth As
ISOLATION; William NJ Clayton, president
OF the Brightwood Park Association;
Prof. b. L. Galloway, president of the
Takoma Park Association; william
Guide. Andrew LOefner, D. ]. Particle.
A E. Mclaughlin, j. b. Kinnear, w. ].
Lambert. { John Saul.
The committee requested that through
service be provided and that an extra
car be run to the Soldiers Home Com
plant was made of the lax method OF
operating the line, and the crowded con-
1iion OF the cars was explained to Mr..
McDermott
In reply, the president said the road
had proven financial loss. and that the
only way through service could be fur
nished would be by demanding a 6-cent
rare. he then said that some OF the d.
'rectors favored Scent fare anyway
lntimating that the company will as
sumo defiant attitude II the citizens
become too insistent
New Machinery Ordered.
When questioned by the committee.
Mr.. NcDermot6 was forced to admit
that toe service is not ''all that IL
should be" He said however. the on
Grafton Of the line had been interfered
with by inadequate machinery. New
machinery has oeen ordered, he said.
but has not been delivered
A resolution was adopted by the com
mittee after the meeting, thanking Mr..
McDermott for granting II a hearing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-23
Latest Fad of The Countess
Marguerite Cassini
Good Stories Told by and
About congressman

Cooper, Gambler, johnson, and Wiley Are Contrib
utors to this Weeks Symposium, and Senator De-
pew Quits in" with one that is Guaranteed to be
Really and Truly New.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-23
Printing the Worlds Fair
Postage Stamps
ThOrvald Solberg, Register
of Copyrights

Modest Man at the Head of This Important Di-
vision OF the Congressional Library Talks with a
Times Special Writer and Explains Just What Is
Meant by the Term Copyright" Its Limitations,
and the Protection 1t Affords the Author and Pub
Usher
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-23
Wise Men Taken In" by
Scientific HOaXeS

Prof Mason Owns Up that the Smithsonian Sharps
Can Be and Have been Fooled by Clever Takers
Who Manufacture Prehistoric Fossils and Sell
Them for Good Price-Some Recent Fakes Elk
posed by Local Scientists.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-17
OVER THE BIER OF
SENATOR HANNA
Arrangements for Funeral Serv.
ices in Two Cities Are
Completed.

WASHINGTON D. c., Feb. 16.-The
official order setting forth the order Of
the services at the funeral Of Senator
Hanna has been prepared by the sem
ate committee in charge of the ar
rangements. 1t says:
'The senate will meet at 12 O'Clock
noon, Wednesday. The body will be
placed in the senate chamber prior to
the assembling of the senate. The
president of the United States and
his cabinet, the chief justice and asso-
ciate justices Of the supreme court.
the house Of representatives, the Dip
lomatic corps, the admiral Of the navy
and the lieutenant general OF the army
have been invited to attend the serv-
ices in the chamber and will occupy the
seats on the floor of the senate as
signed them by the sergeant-at-arms
'The vice presidents room will be
reserved for the members of the fam
lily of the late senator and the off,
ciating clergy, whence they viii be
escorted to seats on the senate floor.
Seats will be reserved for those en-
titled to them upon the floor to which
they will be shown by the attaches Of
the senate. Upon the announcement Of
the president of the senate pro tenn
the clergy will conduct the funeral
ceremonies. All the senate galleries
will be reserved for this occasion, ad-
mission being by special cards only"
Messages of coincidence from all
parts of the world continue to be re-
ceived by Mrs. Hanna. They include
one from Archbishop Ireland, of St.
Paul. Mrs. Hanna is feeling the ef-
fects Of the severe strain on her
strength incident to her ceaseless Wig
ilance at the bedside of the late SEN
ator Today for a time she was very
much prostrated. She rallied again,
however, and during the later portion
of the day saw few Of her friends.
who called to express their condol-
ences. She expects to attend the
funeral ceremonies in the senate to-
morrow and to accompany the re-
mains to Cleveland tomorrow night.
Was 1t Premonition.
Representative William Alden Smith.
of Michigan, related today a touching
incident of a recent conversation he
had with Senator Hanna He went to
Senator Hanna In the senate chamber
one day and invited him to attend the
semi i-centennial celebration of the
founding Of the Republican party to be
held at Jackson, Mich. on July 6 next.
Il don't know where 1 will be then, !"
was the senator's pathetic reply to the
invitation.
why, you will be right here, of
course" returned Repres entative Smith
reassuringly.
NO" replied Mr.. Hanna. 'Tm afraid
won't"
Il walked to the rear Of the senate
chamber" said Mr.. Smith. 'and, look
ing back at the senator, wondered If he
had premonition that he might not
live long. The impression made by his
words never left me-"
Both branches of congress today took
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-17
FIRE DESTROYS THE
PRINTERS EXCHANGE
Flames Attack Building a Sec.
ond Time-Loss Is Nearly
$15O,OOO.

For the second time in its history
the Printers Exchange building, at 16-
1920 Fourth street north, Minneapolis,
was gutted by fire last night, causing a
loss of almost $150,O00; only partially
covered by insurance.
Four years ago the building was
burned. the loss at that time being
about 100000.
Twelve printing companies were
practically destroyed in the flames,
while the firemen battled for two hours
before they gained control Most of
these firms have already started ar
rangements for new quarters and ex-
pect to be opened again within a few
days.
The cause of the fire is unknown, an
investigation being impossible last
night. Crossed wires or waste In the
boiler room is assumed to have ignited,
shooting up through dummy elevator
shaft and breaking out in the plant Of
the Denny-Stevens Tag company on
the south side Of the sixth floor. This
fiume or shaft is used by the book
binders to dispose of their waste paper
and fed the fire until it had gained con-
siderable proportions when 1t reached
the top floor.
The flames were discovered when
they broke through the windows over
looking the Kasota building, and by the
arrival Of the department had spread
rapidly through the whole top floor. A
second alarm was rapidly sent in, fol-
lowed by a "3-11," which called out
fourteen engines, eighteen hose COM
panies. three turret towers and the wa
ter tower.
Ten minutes after the alarm rang in
at 9:15 o'clock five streams were on the
building when the windows crashed in
sending flood of fire to the top Of the
building.
The building was owned by W. L..
Harris, and was damaged to the extent
of $4,000, with an insurance Of S35, 600.
Geesaman & Murphy, loss $4,000, in
sured for $4,000; Printers Supply
company. loss 100000. partly insured;
Monasch Lithograph company, $50, 600,
covered by insurance; Minnesota Blank
Book company, $4,000; Minneapolis
Printing company, $4,000; A. Prough-
ton Printing company, Sc, 900; Denney-
Stevens Tag company, $1,000; Thomas
Clark Printing company, $4,000: Ber-
ger Printing company, $4,000; Thode &
Co.. blank books, $2,5OO; Crescent
Printing company, $4,000; Wall &
Haynes. $4,000.
The fire was under control at 11:15
p. m.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-17
VIOLATE THE FLAG.
Dominlcan Rebels Invade the
American Consulate.

WASHINGTON D. c., Feb. 49,
The rebels In San Domingo have COM
mitted another breach of international
law, which, added to those preceding,
are making up a formidable case that
may Justify the United States in inter-
vening to restore order and protect
property In the distracted island.
Today Minister Powell reported to
the state department. that he had re-
ceived belated advices from Jean Vil-
lain, the vice consular Rgent at Sa-
mana, dated Feb. 8, to this effect:
Insurgents entered our consulate at
Samana with armed force and took
two refugees out"
The state department communicated
this information to the navy depart
ment, with request that proper ac-
ton be taken by the naval authorities
to protect the United States consulate.
This was transmitted to Admiral Wise,
and it Is the belief that he will not
only protect the consulate, but will de-
mand the punishment Of the perpe-
traitors of this outrage, and II the pro-
visional government issnot able to do
this he will employ the United States
naval force to chastise the insurgents.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-17
THE NEWS INDExED

PAGEI.
Fierce Land Fight in Korea Reported.
Ohio Senatorial Fight Opens.
Hanna Funeral Programme.
PAGE II.
Work of State Humane Society.
Coroner's Jury Recommends cIemency.
PAGE III.
Lent Begins Today.
PAGEV.
In the Sporting World.
News of the Railroads.
PAGE vi.
For the Fair Sex.
PAGE Viii.
The Globes Popular Wants.
PAGE TX.
Financial and Commercial.
PAGE X.
Neither Parent Gets the Child.
State A. O. u. w. in Session.
Local Theaters Must Be Made Safe.
Mayor Smith Replies to Public Exam
iner's Criticism.
Want Separate Training School for
Girls.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-17
CONTRACTOR LOSES
ON TIME LIMIT
Aldermen Refuse to Help a Bidder Who
Was Three Minutes Late.

Chris Johnson, a contractor; who on
Monday afternoon arrived at the board
of public works three minutes late with
bids on two sewers, last night appealed
to the board of aldermen to have the
board of public works ordered to recon
slider its award of contracts to a con-
tractor whose bids were higher than his
own but who had been in before the time
fixed for filing had expired
Johnson contended that his bid for the
construction of a sewer on Van Buren
street was $1,2S3. .43, and that of p J.
Ryan, to whom the contract was award
ed, $1,248; and that for the construction of
a sewer on Lawson street his bid was
$76O.70, while that Of Ryan was 1923.
The aldermen refused to interfere with
the award of contracts holding that the
board of public works had the authority
to reject bids which were not received in
time.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-17
CHURCH CELEBRATES
FREEDOM FROM DEBT
Burr Street BaptIsts Burn the Mortoaoe
Showing Last Obligation Paid.

The Burr Street Baptist church, Burr
and York Streets celebrated the Houida-
ton of its Indebtedness and burned its
mortgage last night. A large gathering
was present to witness the ceremonies.
Addresses were made by Rev. E. R. Nc
Kinney, pastor Of the church, Rev. Henry
B. Steelman. pastor of Woodland Park
Baptist church, and Rev R. M. West.
pastor of the First Baptist church.
The platter on which the mortgage was
burned was held by John T. Cardigan and
Enoch Johnson, trustees of the church,
and the match which ignited the paper
was applied by Mrs. Mary Morice, widow
Of the former pastor
The original mortgage Of the church
was for $l,5OO, and it has been gradually
reduced during the last few years After
the conclusion of the services refresh
nsa--- .ere served by the ladies of the
church
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-17
CHAMPlONSAMERICA
Redmond Resents an Insult in
Parliament.

LONDON, Feb. 16.-William Red
mond caused a scene in the house of
commons today during the discussion
of Chinese labor in the Transvaal. H.
]. c. Gusts Conservative said that
Irish labor was responsible for cor
ruption in New York, whereupon Mr.
Redmond exclaimed excitedly:
You have no right to insult Amer
ical I will not allow it,"
The speaker called Mr.. Redmond to
order and other members protested,
but still Mr.. Redmond continued re-
peatlng his exclamation, and added:
In America at least they don't ap-
point a chancellor of the exchequer
who is unfit for his post"
The speaker again intervened and
Mr.. Redmond finally subsided with the
remark: America seems to get on ali
right
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-17
.FIANCE is IN JAIL
Rude Shock for a Girl Courtep
by Mail.

BINGHAMTON, N. Y, Feb. 16.-
Miss Hattie Peffel tonight left this city
to return to her home in Chicago. She
came here a few days ago to marry
James c. Rankin, with whom she had
become engaged by correspondence
after answering his advertisement for
wife in matrimonial paper. He
represented to her that he was an en-
ploye of the government. After they
became engaged she says she sent him
money at his request,
When she reached Binghamton she
found that Rankin was in Jail for for
gerry, to which charge he pleaded
guilty in county court today. He has
been in Jail since last fall and was in
confinement when he inserted his mat
rimonial -advertisemnt.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-17
SENATORIAL SCRAMBLE
BEGINS EARLY IN OHIO
Adherents of the Late Mark Hanna Line Up for Charles
Dick and Forakers Friends Favor Gov. Herrick-Lead
Try to Prevent Contest-Senator Hanna Said
to Have Favored Dick.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 16.-The
Republican leaders are making
strenuous effort to prevent a contest
over the election of a successor to the
late Senator Hanna, and strong influ
ence will be brought to bear on Gov.
Herrick to this end. Events are NOV
ing rapidly, however, and despite the
desire to keep the senatorial succession
in the background for the present the
lines are already practically drawn.
The active political adherents of the
late Senator Hanna in Toledo, Cleve-
land and Columbus are outspoken for
the selection of Gen. Charles Dick.
The friends of Senator Foraker are
lining UP for Gov. Herrick, whose cleo
tion to the senate would place Lieut..
Gov. Warren S. Harding, a Foraker