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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-23
MORE LAND IS NEEDED
FOR WHARF PURPOSES

Col A. NJ. Miller. officer in charge of
the Potomac River improvements. in his
annual report recommends that the Gov
eminent should acquire more land on
the Anacostia near the navy yard for
wharfage purposes. The growing river
business, he says. demands that there
be large front for wharves IN the Dis
trict.
For the coming fiscal year the officer
asks for an appropriation of $500. 600. TO
be expended largely in a continuation Of
reclamation of Potomac Park and the
Potomac flats.
During the fiscal year just ended, the
repCrl shows there We're 2S5,2Sl tons Of
freight received and shipped by water
from Washington, exclusive Of the
strictly local freight. Plying the Wash
ington harbor, exclusive of the regular
passenger vessels. there were OF vessels
drawing from ten 10 eighteen feet of
water. 30; vessels drawing from six 10
ten feet, LOO; sailing vessels, drawing
from four 10 ten feet. 10; barges and
scOws drawing from three to thirteen
feet, 100.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-23
VETERANS TO ATTEND
U. v. U. ENCAMP 7

Many civil war veterans of this city
will attend the nineteenth annual en-
campment Of the Union Veterans In
ion. which viii be held at Boston. Au-
gust IS. II. and IS.
Plans for entertaining the veterans
have been projected on an elabora ID
scale. and the encampment promises 10
be most successful
The railroads have made liberal rates
on account of the encampment. Tickets
will be sold on August 13. a. and Is. on
which days they may be used going and
will be good returning on the 18th, 9Th,
18th. and 18th
The sessions Of the encamDment will
be held in knights Of Malta Hall, pa
Broadway, Chelsea "A suburb Of Boston,
and a short ride by trolley with 5 cents
fare.
At the regular meeting. July 9. of John
a. Logan Command No. 2 L. Y. l.,
Department Of District Of Columbia
Col r. A FentOn, and Lieut Col. f.
/. Van Auken We're elected delegates
and Major E J. Bookings, alternate,
70 the national encampmenr at Boston.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-23
PRESIDENT DItZ MAY
VISIT UNITED STATES
Invited by Thomas McCauley, of New
York, to Make Short Trip
Here.

Much interest is taken here in the re-
port that President Diaz. of Mexico.
may come to this country on visit.
Washington officials recall the fact that
DiaZ was here twenty years ago on a
honeymoon trip with his second wife.
On that occasion. however. ne was not
chief executive Of the republic having
just completed his first term
Mexico holds the same tradition as
prevails IT. the United States. that the
President should stay at nome, and some
doubt is expressed as TO the proba bility
OK q now precedent being established
Some color is lent to the report on
account of the fact that two OF Presi-
dent Diaz's sisters-in-law are now in
this country on a visit TO Atlantic City.
They are Madame de Teresa. widow Of
Jose lie Teresa, former Mexican minis
ter a Vienna. and Madame EliZaga. II
is said that both of them viii urge the
President to accept the invitation eX-
tended TO him by Thomas McCauley. Of
New York
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-23
FIFTY FAMILIES SICK
FROM POISONED MILK
Residents of Passaic Who Patronized
Same Dairy Seriously Affected
by Ptomaine.

PASSAIC. n. J., July 23.-More than
fifty families are suffering from pto-
maine poisoning, due. the physicians
say. to the effects of drinking infected
milk. Those affected all take milk from
one dairy.
In each case the symptoms were the
same. The patient about five hours aft
er drinking the milk was taken with
severe abdominal pains, vomiting, and
total collapse.
When the milk was delivered in the
morning the housewives noticed q Pc
culiar ordor about il, and many re
marked it when members Of their fami-
hes were taken sick Even after nav
ing been kept twenty-four hours the
milk showed no signs of souring.
The matter has been brought TO the
attention of the board OF health. Inc
veterinary is inclined 10 attribute the
poison to some weed the cows have eater
in pasture.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-23
GEORGIA LANAAEER
THROWS AN INEWELL
Member of the House Of Representatives
Resent Epithets-FlUid Spills Over
Passive Legislator.

ATLANTA. July 23-The most sensa-
tional affair that ever occurred in the
house Of representatives here took place
yesterday when Mr.. Steed OF Carroll
sent an ink bottle whizzing past the
head Of Mr.. Buchanan OF Early
An instant before the latter had cali
ed Mr. Steed a common knave and
liar"
The flying ink spilled over Representa-
tive Harding OF Chatham. Representa-
tive Harding. who resented the coating
Of ink, picked up his ink we'll and would
have thrown IL at Mr.. Steed but for
the rapping OF the speakers gavel.
AS soon as Steed had thrown the ink
bottle he jerked the stand from its
place and was taking aim for a second
shot at the head of Buchanan when
James Smith. ergeant~at-arms, grab
ped MIN around the waist and held him.
Those who know both men are OF the
opinion that more serious meeting
VIII be the result of the fight.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-23
UMBRELLA SCARES HORSE
RUNAWAY; WOMAN HURT

CHESTER. Pa. July PA man walk
ing along the road near Boothwyn raised
an umbrella IN front OF the horse driven
by Mrs. Elisa Cromwell. Of Boothwyn.
The horse became frightened. and ran
away. Mrs. Cromwell stuck 70 the lines
for several miles. when the wagon
struck post. and was demolished Two
Of Mrs. Crumwell's ribs We're fractured
and her back injured. She is in the
Grocer Hospital. in a serious condition
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-23
!. J. HILLS SECRETARY
RESIGNS HIS POSITION
Supposed That Suit for Divorce Had
Something to Do With Break
in Relations.

ST PAUL. Mimi, July 23.-W. c.
Toomey is no longer private secretary
TO J. J. Hill, president Of the Great
Northern Railroad. Mr.. Toomey, it is
reported, was informed by Mr. HIN
that his services would no longer be
needed. and after a conference which
was held on the yacht of the railroad
president near New York Mr.. ToOmey
resigned.
The retiring secretary had been en-
plOyed In handling Mr. Hills private
business, outside Of railroad affairs. for
the last six years. Mr.. TOOmey and his
wife recently agreed 20 separate. and il
is stated that he was to begin proceed
ings for A divorce. Mr.. Hill learned of
this and Mr.. TOOmeys resignation was
the result
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-23
ARRESTED, RELEASED,
THEN ORDERED HELD

STANFORD. Conn, July 23.-J K
Collins. known in financial circles in
New York and Philadelphia. was arrest
81 here on a warrant issued by the clerk
Of the Pottsville. Pa. court. charging
him with embezzlement.
Democratic National Committeeman
Cummings. his counsel. protested that
the warrant was not effective in Con-
necticut, II being issued 20 the sherur
Of Schuylk!ll county, Pa
Collins was released, but later Judge
Downs Issued an order for his deren-
ton.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-23
DANCER TO BATTLESHIp.

The battleship New Jersey, now under
construction at the Fore River ship
yards at Quincy, Mass, narrowly missed
destruction by fire yesterday TImbers
directly beneath the bow of the new bet
tlcshlD took fire accidentally, and the
combined efforts Of all the workmen in
the yard were necessary TO save the
vessel
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-23
TO BRING THE BODY HOME.

The body Of F. Kent LOOMS, brother
Of Assistant Secretary LOOMS. Of the
State Department. who was drowned of
Plymouth, England, on June I9, viii be
brought back 20 the United States from
southampton on the steamer St Paul.
sailing foT Sew York on July =.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-23
Times Want Ad Branch.

A branch C1Iice of The Times is located
in the pharmacy of II. A. Yates. north
east corner Seventh and NJ Streets
northwest. where want advertisements
and subscriptions for the Evening and
Sunday Times will be received at regu-
lar office rates.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-23
NOW AT PUGET SOUND.

Lieutenant General Chaffee, chief of
STAFF, and Quartermaster General Hum
phrcy. who are in the West on a tour Of
inspection, are now visiting Puget Sound
posts.
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s1.ss Baltimore and Return, B. & O

r. r.. every Saturday and Sunday.
Tickets good returning until Sunday
night All trains except Royal Limited
Hourly Service" Saturday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-23

Signal Japanese victories at Port Ar
thur and Chemulpo caused the world
TO think lightly Of the Russian navy.
but the activity of the Russian vOlun-
teer fleet in the Red Sea, the sinking Of
the japanese transports by the Niadi-
vostok squadron, and the announcement
that this squadron is about to shut of
the shipment Of supplies from the
United States to Japan have caused
newspaper traders to give consideration
to the Russian navy. which made such
poor showing early in the present
war.
The shattered Russian fleet at Fort
Arthur is kept so busy there that the
japanese do not believe it can leave the
besieged city. The Russian warsliUs
bottled up in the Black Sea will not
be permitted to pass out through the
straits controlled by international agree
ment The volunteer fleet which is prey
ing on vessels in the Red Sea is com
posed of converted merchantmen which
would not be effective against battle
ships or cruisers.
Attracting Attention.
Consequently the Vladivostok squad
ron and the Baltic fleet are the parts Of
the Russian navy whose movements are
attracting most attention.
The Valdivostok squadron is free TO
move as it pleases. for early in the war
the Russians moved their banks ard
other prominent institutions from that
city. and it is believed they will NOT
attempt TO defend it against any great
movement which may be attempted at
sea- The squadron consists of three
comparatively new armored cruisers Of
about 12,O0O-ton displacement They are
the Rurik. Gromboi. and ROssiya.
In the Baltic Sea the Russians have a
formidable fleet and are building more
warships. Four first-class batteshtps,
varying from 10000 to 1900 tons in dis
placement, are ready for service in the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-23
81 Frederick, Antietam (Keedysville),

and HagersJown, and return. 3. & o. r.
r, a m. Sunday. July 2fJh. Returning
leave HagerstOwn 6, KeedysvIlle $50, and
Frederick Z D. m. same day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-23
UNLANF FULLY HELD
At ST. ELIZABETH'S
EX-Seaman Says He Is De-
tanned UnrighteOuSly.
ASKS COURT FOR LIBERTY
Petition Filed With Justice Wright,
Who Sets a Day for Hearing
Of Case.

a petition for a writ of habeas cor
pus has been filed in the Supreme Court
of the District of Columbia by John
Maestros, for the purpose of securing
his release from st. Elizabeth's Gov
eminent Hospital for the Insane.
Maestros' petition, filed by Attorneys
Lambert and Baker, sets forth that the
petitioner enlisted in the United States
Navy five years ago. and was a seaman
until two years ago, when he was in
carcerated in the Government Hospital
for the Insane.
He was treated for a year at the hos
pital and discharged. Later he was
employed at the hospital in connection
with the engineering Y ork. He worked
for the authorities until two months
ago. when, he says, the authorities at
tempted again to incarcerate him
No Warrant at Law.
The latter attempt, it is alleged, was
without authority of law. For that rea-
son petitioner says he left the hospital
and took up his residence with Andrew
Alexander in Maryland.
He was employed by the latter at the
/ time he was again unlawfully arrested
| by the officers of the Government Hos
| pitaI under pretended right on the part
! of the Secretary of the Navy. MaestroS
| says he is now detained by Dr. William
A. White, superintendent of the asylum
| The petitioner declares he has ade-
quate means OF support, and that in ad-
/ ditiOn to his ability TO earn consid-
| cradle sum per month. he has a fund OF
! $3.50 which is detained by DR. White, al
! though he has often demanded payment
| MaestrOs SAYS he is Of sound mind and
! capable of making his living and that
he was unlawfully seized and is improp-
! erly detained.
An American Citizen.
| 1t is further set forth that petitioner
is entitled 70 all the rights, privileges
| and immunities of a citizen Of the
United States. inasmuch as he has been
| discharged from the United States
/ Navy. and he AYERS that there is no
right of law authorizing DR.. White 10
! incarcerate him or to detain him. and
| that his detention is unconstitutional,
/ null. and void.
| Upon presentation Of the petition by
| counsel 10 Justice Wright, an order was
| issued for the production Of the petit
! toners body in court upon the 26th day
/ Of July, 1904. for a hearing to be had,
| and a further order was issued request
| ing the Secretary Of the Navy to furnish
| the court with certified copies OF the
enlistment and discharge and commit
ment of the petitioner, as well as with
other papers that might refer to the
! discharge.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-23
To Baltimore and Return, SIX.

Via Pennsylvania Railroad. Saturday
and Sunday. Good on all trains except
Congressional Limited.
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s1.as to Baltimore and Return, B. & o.

r r. Saturday and Sunday. All trains
both ways, both days, except Royal Lin
tied. Hourly Service" Saturday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-23
Message to Powerhouse.

He next rushed to a telephone to call
on the pOwerhOuse to stop the eng
ines.
While excitement ragged on the L. g"
IT was exceeded in the roadways A fire
engine company saw the blazing car
above and the race was begun 1t con-
tinued for more than a mile, following
the curves of the road, and more than
once collisions were avoided only by a
hairs breadth.
As Halstead Street was neared the
blazing car seemed to slacken its speed
somewhat and the firemen were on the
point of jumping 70 the street to attack
the nre, when the car gained new en-
ergy and plunged on.
Again the driver whipped his horses
into gallop, and again the race went
on. The chase was now beginning to
assume more dangerous aspects. owing
70 congested streets, but fortunately the
great power machinery came TO a stop.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-23
s1.as to Baltimore and Return ST.

Via Pennsylvania Railroad. every Sat
urday and Sunday. All trains except
Congressional Limited. Convenient
schedule.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-23
FIREHEN CHASE
A BLAZING CAR
Thrilling Incident on the
Chicago 81" Line.
RACED MORE THAN A MILE
Pedestrians Narrowly Escape Being Run
Down in Course Of Exciting
Pursuit.
RACED MORE THAN A MILE

CHICAGO, July 23.-Pursuing a fam
ing motor car, which had no motorman,
on the Douglas Park branch of the
Metropolitan elevated road, Engine
Company No. dashed at the top speed
through west side streets. Thousands
OF work-bound patrons on l. plat
forms drew back in fear as the fiery
car darted past. leaving a trail of flame
and smoke.
Finally ct Market Street. the electric
power of the line having been cut off,
the CIR halted and the fremon put out
the blaze.
At ThrOop Street. the motorman. Ben
5amin Oakheld. discovered that his car
was ablaze. He hurried the twenty or
more passengers into the car following
and then uncoupled the motor car and
let ii go on its way, while he set the
brakes on tie rest of the train and
stopped it.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-23
On the Sick List.

Dr. J. J. Purman. Of the club. was re-
ported sick and in the hospital at Bal
timore. Companion James r. Durham
was reported sick and confined 10 his
home.
The club was entertained by the read
ing Of paper by Major Henry Romeyu
entitled. Then And After" and this
led TO the relation Of thrilling reminis-
cences by President Estes and others
The day was an anniversary TO Secre-
tary Truell. who was shot to pieces at
Atlanta, Ga. forty years ago. his com
mander. General Mcpherson. being kill
ed by Hoods army on the following
day
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-23
Russian Baltic Fleet
4 Formidable Squadron
Four Warships Completed and Five on the
Ways-SeVen ArmOred Cruisers and a
Score of Older Vessels.

Baltic. and five others are building. The
completed battleships are the Imperator
Alexander III. OSlyabya, Slssol, Nehhl.
and Navarin. One OF the DattIesnIpS
now building. the Knyaz Potemkln, WAS
begun in 1850, and is now about COM
pleted. Another battleship was begun
iu 1901, two others in 1902, and the hith
in 1908
There are two battleships Of the sec
ond class in this fleet. the lmperatoI
NikOlai | ard the Imperator AleNandFi
H. These are Of slightly more thar
900; IONS displacement. y batticshlp "l
the tnird class. the Peter Nelixt, was
built in 1872. 1t has displacement Oh
10.1O5 tons. but is out of date.
The modern armored coast defense
vessels. all built within ten years, ara
having displacement of about 41y0
tons. are an effective part OF TINS meet
-Four armorfd cruisers VAR ing 20 ~ ~ Cls
placement from $500 tons to 500 tons,
and built about fifteen years ago, adC
little strength.
The Protected Cruisers.
The protected cruisers in the fleet are
much more effective than the armored
cruisers. as they are of more recent con-
struction. The Aurora, with dlsplace-
ment % 6.731 tons. was built in 1850
The Svyetlana, Admiral KOrnilov. ana
RuinGa are tie other vessels Of this
class now completed. Three others ar
building.
A score of old-fashioned unprotected
cruisers and armored harbo- defense
boats complete the list of heavier yes
sells.
Twenty torpedo boat destrOycrs or re-
cent pattern and four torpedo gun
boats make up the torpedo beat sec
ton of the formidable feet.
The japanese have little 10 rear IRON
the Baltic fleet at present. but II is Il
mighty reserve force which may be
drawn upon, the European powers being
willing, in case the struggle in the Far
East be prolonged indefinitely.
Granting that the Russians could send
warships from the Baltic to the seat of
war by way of the Suez Canal, it would
be impossible for a squadron TO make
the trip in less than six weeks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-23
MEDAL OF HONOR CLUB
HAS LOCAL CANDIDATE
Will Urge General Estes for National
Commander of the
Order.

The monthly meeting of the Medal Of
Honor Club OF this city was held on
Thursday evening last. with fair at
tendance considering the season. Nearly
all officers of the club were present
While it's meetings are usually Occu-
pied mainly with the description Of hat
tlefield engagements, and other military
adventures through which the members
of the club have passed, consideration
was given at this time TO the subject of
the annual convention Of the Medal of
Honor Legion 10 be held this year al
Atlantic City. September p and %. Sew
eral communications have been received
by the club relative TO placing the com
membership Of the national order IN the
hands Of some member Of the legion IN
this city, in which event it is presumed
the order would be invited 20 hold its
annual convention here.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-23
VIII Support General Estes.

There are many members Of the le-
gion. who feel that recognition should
be given 20 General Estes. OF this city
whose candidacy for the communicating
last year at Gettysburg was withdrawn
in favor of General Howard, whose
many years Of service and the national
esteem in which he is held entitled him
TO this mark OF appreciation While TO
decisive action was taken by the club
an understanding was reached that its
membership should present the name Of
its president to the Atlantic City con
vention as a candidate for commander.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-23
Canoeing on the Potomac--1ea1th and Romano,
Come to Enthusiasts.


story n Sunday the annual
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-23

Drifting
down
the river,
the fleet of
canoes will
find a cool
dllQ
SequeStered
nook near
the bank,
where rest
and refresh
nnent will
reward the
athletes.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-05-27
.sPOFFORD.

Kelly, the separator man of Worth
ington, was doing business in this
town last week. !: :..ss X y. s1..~ Z
Ross Ewing, Of Gi11ingham, Wis,
arrived Saturday for q visit with
his relatives, the Barton family.
Miss Jennie Smith gave picnic
dinner and entertainment last Fri
day as the closing event Of her
school ~ N. y y 81 \. Z.
- Mrs. a. l.. Barton is with her Sis
ter Mrs. Kendell, Of Triumph, Mimi,
VINO has been very sick but is slow
" improving. VT E .., . ~ H..
Miss Pearl Best returned to her
home in Lakefieid last Friday after
teaching a very successful term Of
school in District 81 W. s. h.
Messers Pigman and Barton took
some colts to the Wavertree Stock
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-05-27
farm near Dundee last Saturday to
put in the large pasture there.

farm near Dunde last Saturday to
put in the large pasture there
Married Anderson Hanklns. One
of the prettiest events twas ever
our good fortune to witness occurred
last, Thursday evening, May 19,when
Miss Ethel Anderson was united in
the holy bonds Of matrimony to Mr..
Otis Hankins at the home OF the
BRIDES parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Alb.
ram Anderson. The ceremony was
performed under q large arch bhilt
in front Of the house, by Rev! Muell-
houser Of Worthington. Mrs. Muell-
houser playing the wedding march
with Miss Anna Baumann as brides
maid and Orvie Anderson AZ best
man. After the ceremony a bount-
ious supper was served, the tables
being set out on the lawn. They
we're beautifully decorated with
flowers and the grove was lit up
with Japanese lanterns. The happy
couple received large number of
beautiful and useful presents, of
which we could not obtain COM
plete list. The Advanc g joins
with their many friends in wishing
them all the joy and good fortune
possible in this world. Mr.. and
Mrs. l.ankins went at once to their
home near Lakefield. ~ - 81
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-05-27

~ number d the young mon ~
this vicinity are making efforts 3
organize 3 brass band. There = y
'goodly amount OF talent In this AL
rection and We have no doubt that
the movement will result in an oI-
ganization that will be q credit 70
the town.
The suit brought by T. D. Van
Horsen against Simon Anderson 70
recover an amount claimed 70 be
due on . lease Tuesday, went BY al
fault for the defendant, the plant
if never putting in an appearances.
The hearing was to have been il
Justice Flemingb court.
Before these lines will be read IA
print, report says that two 81 the
young people who formerly resided
in Residing will have been made
man and wife. It is announced that
G. M. Black and Miss Katie Read
will be married on Thursday. We
wish them long and happy life,
Station Agent Kellar has Deen
transferred to darris, Iowa, where
he went Tuesday. His place here
has been taken by c. NJ. Barnes,
from Lake Park. Mr.. Kellar has
filled the position Of agent q this
place ever since the town sprung in
to existanoe and has always filled
the place. TO the entire satisfaction
of the patrons Of the road. While
we regret to lose he had his family
from our midst, we are glad to zee
him get a. we'll earned promotion. Il