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The Washington times., 1904-02-07
DETECTIVE NOW DENIES
STORIES OF THE GR0FFS

II deny that 1 ever made any state
ments i'm the Cosmopolitan Hotel or
anywhere else which were detrimental
70 Samuel Croft or any other person in
volved In the Postomce case" This is
al Detective Ned Weldon, OF the local
police force. has to say in regard to the
allegation made against him by one OF
The defendants in the Postoffice con
spiracy case.
Samuel GroH. II is said. acting on in
formation received from three or four
usen who say they heard Weldon say
some hard things about Croft, who Is at
present a suspended member OF the
metropolitan Police Force complained
70 Major Sylvester. who placed the mat
ter in Lieutenant Pcarson's hands 10 in
ycstgate. Pearson called on Detective
Weedon and inquired as 10 the truth
.ulness OF the allegations IVeedon
hen denied that ne had made the state
ments.
The Washington times., 1904-02-07
Mr.. .BRESToW Is WEAK
AFTER HIS ILLNESS

Mr. Bristow is weak after his attack
OF grip. I cannot say when he VIII be
able 10 return to his duties" said DR..
stearns. the attending physician. last
evening.
DR.. StearEs says that Mr.. B1stow
s suffering from the tremendous strain
ne was under for so long a time. but
he adds. The IS a wonderful man. and
you cannot kin him. lie IS gaining
every day.
Mr.. Bristow has had severe attacl;
OF the grip and for three days was very
III. This morning he was better than
: he has been since his illness began. ex-
cept for this weakness. He is able q
walk about his room a little and las
night ne slept we'll
"Win the strain OF the investigation
and the disease 20 compiicate matter.
as to leave him IN an exhausted condi
tion2" was asked.
"Oh. no. ne VIII be "a well as he evel
was when he goes back to his Office"
The Washington times., 1904-02-07
MAIN PROVISIONS
OF POISON BILL
Has the Approval Of the
District Commissioners.
CHECKS SALE OF NARCOTICS
Puts Ban Upon Harmful Drugs and
Increases the Difficulties of
Their Purchase.

The unanimous approval of the Dis
trict Commissioners has been given the
poison bill submitted last week b.
the Commissioners OF Pharmacy CT the
District OF Columbia.
The bin was transmitted to the chair
man Of the House and Senate Commit
tees on District Affairs yesterday. with
a request for favorable legislation.
In transmitting the bin Commissioners
saw:
This bill has been prepared by the
Commissioners Of Pharmacy OF the Dis
trict OF Columbia, who have devoted
more than. six months TO its careful con-
sideration. and nave worked I'm the light
OF legislation on the subject IN force
else where. and after consultation with
the representatives Of the different in
terests which would be affected by the
enactment Of the bill. and with the
Health Officer of the District.
Acting on the suggestion Of the Com
misSioners OF tho District. the Commits
Sioners OF Pharmacy have endeavored In
the preparation OF the bill TO meet al
reasonable criticism, and the draft here
with submitted has been unanimously
approved at a conference composed o
representatives OF the physicians. tn
|
! ployes) and the National College o
| Pharmacy Of the District of Columbia
THE bin proposes to place the worl
/ of the pharmaceutical examiners o.
! substantially the same basis as tina
OF the existing boards Of medical ex
| aminers
| The provisions of the bill have beer
explained by The Times.
| Among the most important features o
the bin are the provisions in section
IL and 13 with reference 10 the sale o
narcotics and poisons. The appalling
increase I'm the use of narcotic drug
and the frequent fatal cases Of poison
ing. due to ignorance and carelessnes
in handling patent remedies and cheIni
Gals. seem 10 demand increasing re
strictions upon the sale OF these sub
| stances.
The sale OF cocaine. morphine. opium
and choral Is prohibited by section II
except upon the original prescription
OF a legally authorized practitioner o
| medicine. dentistry. or veterinary medi
cine: and even such prescriptions are
| in the case of habitues so restricted b,
| harm the latter. At the same tim
| such exceptions are made that the pro
posed legislation will in no wise inter
fere with the lawful performance o
! the professional functions Of those prac
titiOners, nor with the proper treatment
| OF the victims OF such habits.
| With reference 10 the larger class o.
| chemicals and poisons the same regarS
| is had FOR the welfare OF the community
| Certain non-poisonous chemicals. OF
| daily use In the domestic economy, ans
such patent" and proprietary arti
cles as do not contain poisonous in
| gradients, are specifically exempted
The sale of poisonous substances, how
ever. is uniformly restricted.
The Washington times., 1904-02-07
WarfieId Must Repay
Salary Allowed Petit
Probable That District Attorney VIII Proceed
Against Baltimore PoStmasters BondSmen,
as Time Limit Has Now Expired.

intermediary in the matter. This means
that not only Postmaster Warfeld. but
the latter's bondsmen VIII resist the
payment Of the drafts. which represent
s.. 100. the amount paid In salaries to
Bookkeeper John w. Petit in alleged
violation or law
Nothing now remains to be done by
the Postonice authorities except to in-
struct United States District Attorney
Rose. OF Baltimore. to bring suit on
Postmaster Wariieid's bonds. Attorney
General Knox has already rendered an
opinion. holding Mr.. Warfield respon-
sible for the money paid TO Petit The
Postofiice authorities do not question the
right Of Postmaster Warfield to appoint
Petit bet they maintain that be hal
no right 10 certify to the correctness of
Pettits salary account every month and
to the fact that Petit was rendering u
corresponding service for the money
credited to him.
The Washington times., 1904-02-07
YOUNG CHRISTIANS
ATTEND RALLY
Junior EndeavOrerS at an
Interesting Meeting.
POOR JIMMIE'S SHOES
Amos r. Wells, of Boston, Tells How
Footwear Led a Youthful
Truant AstTay.

The auditorium of the First Congro-
gational Church was filled yesterday
afternoon with members of the Junior
Christian Endeavor Society. OF the Dis
trict of Columbia. who held a rally.
Owen p. Kellar. president of the Dis
trict Union; Miss Elsie Parkinson.
president of the Junior Christian En-
deavor Union. Percy S. Foster, Amos
+. Wells. of Boston. and the Rev. Wal
ter II. Brooks occupied seats on the
stage. Behind them was the junior
choir. composed of sixty young singers.
Musical Selections.
Special decorations had been arrang-
ed about the church. and each Of the
eight societies in the District occupied
a Specified space in the auditorium
Banners siEnified the location OF each
oragnization.
The service began with a musical Sc
lection by the choir. and after a short
prayer and Scriptural reading by Dr.
Brooks the regular program was given
Jimmie's Shoes.
Mr.. Wells was the chief feature OF
the afternoon in short, descriptiv,
sketch. entitled "Jimmie's Shoes For
Illustrative purposes Mr.. Wells produced
a pair of rusty. worn shoes, topped of
by wooden legs incased in haring re,
stockings.
His sketch covered the history of tn,
territory through which these interest
Ing boots had Travelled under the guild
ance Of Jimmie" and told In a mos
entertaining fashion the many trials
they had been put to through the care
lessness and disobedient nature OF thei
| possessOr.
/ Jimmie's" continued wavering from
the path OF righteousness was the caus
OF much amusement on the part OF tn
/ Juvenile audience. and Mr. Wells deftl,
drew the significance OF the paths int
which ones shoes not infrequently lea,
their wearers.
The Washington times., 1904-02-07
NEGRO ATTACKED
- PLUCKT WOMAN
Gertrude Freeman Defended Herself
and Caused Campbel's Arrest.

Suspected Of attempting to assault
and rob Gertrude Freeman, of 1918 Yer
mont Avenue northwest shortly after 9
O'Clock last evening, Benjamin Camp
sbtIl. q. negro. was arrested by the police
Of the Eighth precinct and held to await
identification by his alleged victim.
Miss Freeman was skating on Yer
mont Avenue just east Of T Street when
the negro attempted TO snatch hand
sbag from her.
The young woman made a plucky
fight. and also screamed loudly for as
sistance. In the scuhle the negro was
cut on the hand with large hatpin
and he released his hold on the girl and
ran Campbell. WAS arrested later.
The Washington times., 1904-02-07
NEW YORK THEATERSf
TO BE MADE SAFE

NEW YORK. Feb. 6.-At conference
this afternoon of the three city officials
who are Entrusted with the safety Of the
New York theaters. plans were agreed
10 which will effectively safeguard all
OF the places OF amusement in New
York 1t IS believed that the changes
will be made at once. The Grand Opera
House. closed last night by order OF the
mayor. was not open today.
The Washington times., 1904-02-07
HEARINGS COMPLETED
ON THE DISTRICT BILL

The subcommittee Of the House Com
mittee on Appropriations, of which Mr..
McCleary OF Minnesota is chairman, has
concluded hearings on the District bud
get
The measure viii be perfected this
week and reported TO the House within
a few days and time fixed for its con-
sideration.
The Washington times., 1904-02-07
DIED.

MARTIN-On Friday, February 8, 1904, at 10
O'Clock D. m, EDWARD VI. MARTIN, beloved
husband Of Olga Martin.
Funeral from his late residence. gsl Street
northwest at o'clock Monday, February 8. II
WENCER-On Saturday, February 6, 1904. at
] o'clock p. m. at her late residence, 224 Wash
ingtOn Street, Anhcostia, CATHERINE RUTH
WENOER. beloved daughter Of Frederick j. ana
Louisa Wengcr (nee Alder, aged two years SIX
months and twenty-five days
Funeral services Tuesday, February 9, at
O'Clock .. M. II
BURKE-On Friday morning. February 5, 1904,
al his residence, near Falls Church, Fairfax
county, Va, JOHN BERNARD BURKE, in the
seventieth year Of his age.
Notice Of funeral hereafter fe6-2t
The Washington times., 1904-02-07
SOLDIER AND CONDUCTOR
DISAGREE OVER A FARE

Charged with creating disturbance
on a westbound Pennsylvania Avenue
car and breaking one OF the windows
valued at SIS. Fred Grant. a soldier
from Fort MyCr. was arrested yesterday
and locked up 10 await a Police Court
hearing.
Grant had a disagreement with the
conductor OF the car whether his fare
had been paid. and when an attempt
WAS made 10 eject him from the vehicle
he showed night.
The Washington times., 1904-02-07
SERVICE IN HONOR
OF WILLIAM PLEDGER

The lyceum OF the Second Baptist
Church (negro), Third Street, near II,
will hold a memorial service AT 1880
o. clock this afternoon In honor of the
late William A. Pledger. OF Georgia.
who died several weeks ago.
The eulogy will be pronounced by
Prof l. NJ Hershaw. Addresses will
be made by Thomas NJ. Dent, Judson w.
Lyons. John c. Dancey. p. b. 5. Pinch
back. John p Green. f. E. Cooper, s.
l. Corrothers, and others.
The Washington times., 1904-02-07
ARRESTED ON CHARGE
or STEALING JEWELRY

Detectives Muller and Cornwall. OF the
central Office last night arrested Nam
ME Lucas. a negro servant girl, on a
charge Of grand larceny
Mrs. Annie GarliGger. living near
North Capitol and d Streets northwest.
the complainant. alleged that the ne
gress while employed as a servant al
the house. purloined 1925 worth Of rings
which were missed about Christmas
The prisoner Will be given a hearing
IN the Police Court on Monday.
The Washington times., 1904-02-07
These Present.
TWO MEN ARE KILLED
IN A GAME OF CRAPS

CHARLESTON. ". Va. Feb. e.-As
the result OF a craps game near Paint
Creek Junction. James Bird and Warren
Curry were killed Bird losing to
Curry when a quarrel ensued, and Bird
shot Curry twice. Terrell. a son-ip-law
OF Curry. then shot and killed Curry's
SLAYER.
The Washington times., 1904-02-07
TO BREAK ICE IN RIVER.

At o'clock this morning Harbormas-
ter Sutton viii start from the foot OF
Seventh Street with his fleet Of ice
breaking tugs. 70 crush the ice on the
Potomac Special efforts will be made
10 break ~ the ice all along the water
front. and force as much as possible Of
IL below the Long Bridge.
The Washington times., 1904-02-07
WANT MORE PONP
FOR AMBASSADORS
Count CasSini Calls Meet
ing Of the Diplomats.
SUGGEST MILITARY ESCORT
Russian Envoy Will Bring the Matter
to the Attention of Sec
reta.y Hay.

The question of more formality in the
reception of newly appointed ambassa-
doris TO the United States was discussed
at meeting of all the ambassadors in
Washington held recently at the Rus
sian embassy. The ambassadors are In
favor Of the suggestion that diplomatic
representative with ambassadorial rank
should be accompanied to the White
House with a proper military escort
when their presentation takes place. and
they also favor other details which will
lend mere formality TO the occasion.
AS a result of the meeting It Is under
stood that Count Cassini. dean of the
Diplomatic Corps. at whose instance the
me eting was called. was authorized TO
lay the matters taken under consIdera-
ton before the State Department.
These Present.
Those present besides Count Cassini
were Senior de Azpiroz. Mexican am
bassador; Ambassador Hengelmuller. OF
Austria Hungary; Mr.. Jusserand, the
French ambassador; Baron Sternburg.
OF Germany. and Sir Mortimer Durand,
the British ambassador.
1t Is also believed by the ambassadors
that more formality should be given &c
the reception 10 diplomatic representa-
tives of ministerial rank. This is the
first time that the ambassadors have
been called together for two Years.
The Washington times., 1904-02-07
WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS
FROM WESTERN STATES

Mrs. W. r. Andrews and sister. Miss
Mccoy, OF 1923 Yale Street, will be at
home Tuesday afternoon from TO 6
oclock, when they viii have with them
10 receiving their friends Mrs Bishop.
OF Michigan; Mrs. Prince. OF Illinois
Mrs. r. G. Snyder. OF Nebraska: Miss
Dietrich. OF Nebraska: Mrs. Howard
Hedgkins. OF Washington. and Mrs
john ShafrOth, or Colorado
The Washington times., 1904-02-07
GREEK LAD WINS SUIT
AGAINST CHACONAS
Testimony Disclosed Effort to Keep
From the Boy the Wages of
His Toll.

Il give judgment in full for the
amount sued for" was the decision Of
Justice Charles S. Bundy. at the con-
clusion OF the closely contested case Of
-'Kabadas VS.. Chaconas ct al"
Georgios Kabadas is a fifteen-year-
Greek lad who was brought to this
country from the home OF his peasant
father, near Sparta. by the brothers
Chaconas. three OF whom operate
system Of fruit and vegetable wagons
In Washington. The boys claim, which
was sustained by the outcome of the
trial. Is that ne was thirteen and a half
years old when brought to washing
ton. and worked year and a half with
out compensation. Young Chaconas was
represented by Attorneys Lambert &
Baker. while Attorney William l. Am
brose appeared for the defense.
Made Journed Alone.
Young Kabadas told Of his arrival
here. little chap I'm knee trousers,
having made the lons journey from
Greece alone. He found the house of
Peter Chaconas who bought him a
basket of lemons and started him out
for himself. So well did the little fell
low do that he repaid his passage
money, and at the end OF less than six
7
sent home 70 the old father.
! On January IL. l.J3 he made a veTba
| contract with the Chacopas family t
| Eork year FOR $l25. board. and clothes
] When he asked for a portion OF hii
| money. he was put of with excuses
/ and when he demanded IL al the end d
| the year he was forc.bly elected withou
| "a cent
A Poor Defense.
| The ChacOnas brothers were the onll
| witnesses for the defense Testimon,
! concerning arrangements prior TO tn
past year were excluded by Justic
| Bundy. both on the ground that II wa
| !rrevelant and because. as he explain
ed. If a violation of the Federal law o.
alien contract labor were to be shown
| II would be incumbent on him 10 tax
| official notice. 1t was admitted by tn
| defense that a promise had been mad
| to the boy. but they claimed the amour
| involved was 800. and that $50 Of thi
| amount had been paid 70 him 70 sen
! 60 Greece by fourth brother who wa
| returning As the claim was made tina
| this payment was witnessed by $50 pee
! pie, and none OF the 150 were there
/ testify. the court believed the statemcn
! of the boy.
At the conclusion OF the hearing Jus
! tee Bundy rendered his decision, pc
| viewing the testimony ut length Th'
] defense gave notice OF an appeal
The Washington times., 1904-02-07
COLOMBIA WILL
CLOSE LEGATION
DIR. Herran So Announces
After Seeing Reyes.
THINKS NATION UNFRIENDLY
Special Commissioner Has Been Elected
President and Will Take
Office in August.

DR.. Herran the Colombian charge
d'affaires. who has returned to Wash
ington from New York has received a
dispatch from Bogota. announcing that
General Reyes had been elected Presi-
dent OF Colombia. The dispatch gave no
details as to the election, except that
General Reyes was chosen by practical
l. a unanimous vote. He will take Of
fee on August q. succ eeding President
Mar-oc-sn.
DR.. Herran saw General Reyes IN New
York. and Informally they discussed CO.
| lombia's future I'm the event that the
Panama treaty is ratified in the Senate.
| They have both given up all hope that
! the treaty will fail. and their present
concern is with reference to the future
( political status of Colombia DR.. Rsrran
announced that he will remain in Wash
/ ington during the month Of February.
In that event. however he will do SO
| in private capacity.
VIII Close Legation.
1t is learned that the Colombian gov
eminent is no longer wiling to pay for
the support OF a legation here.
The affairs hereafter are 10 be in the
hands Of the Colombian consul general
in New York. In effect. therefore. the
legation is already closed. as 1t viii
not be supported through the month OF
February This is one OF the matters
which were discussed by the Colombian
officials when they met in New York
General Reyes. who is now the newly
elected president, Is thoroughly familial
with the situation here, and he sees M
use in keeping the legation open.
General Reyes Movements.
General Reyes did not get away or
Friday. as he had intended The expla
nation is that he failed to get bertl
-lr time, the boat being crowded witt
| tourists for Jamaica and South Ameri
can points. General Ospius and Genera
Caballeros. his two companions, were
| more fortunate.
General Reyes will follow on the mex
! boat.
The Washington times., 1904-02-07

BALTIMORE. Feb. 6.-The time allow
ed Postmaster S. Davies Varied. 81
baltimore. to repay the Government 80, =
100. which II claims he paid to John
w. Petit as salary for services not
rendered. has expired. IL is probable
that District Attorney John c. Rose viii
be directed 10 proceed at once against
the postmaster's bondsmen-
At the formers Office today no iDfor-
nation regarding the matter would be
given out the statement being made
that communications between Mr.. Rose
and - - Department are OF q
private nature.
The Washington times., 1904-02-07
NEW YORK CITY.
HOTEL DARLINGTON

9TH STREET WEST.
Between BROADWAY and 9Th AV.
NEW YORK.
Absolutely fire proof. European plan.
The most central and accessible 10.
cation in the city, combined with quiet
and refined surroundings.
TABLE D'HOTE DINNER 6 TO s
Music in Palm Room.
TARIFF OF RATES:
Single Rooms tBath), $3.50 TO So.
Double Rooms lBath), l person,
81; 2 persons, SO.
Bath Rooms Adjoining.
Large Double Rooms with Private
Bathroom, person, 81; 2 persons, So.
Suites of Parlor, Bedroom, and
Bath, for ! person, SO, 81, So; , per-
sons, 81, 50, SO.
f. NJ. EARLE & SON,
or Earle's Hotel. MY. Established 1sis-
The Washington times., 1904-02-07
conFEcTIoRERs. NOTICE!

I am in q position 70 offer manufac2Irers'
prices CT the foilowingi
Green's Polar System Soda Fountain. Hooton-B
Fountain Cocoa. Hooton's Sweet Chocolate.
HootOn's Chocolate Liquor, American Paper
Julip StrzWs Rigney's Rock Candy and Rock
Candy Syrup, Celatine Shredded and Graduated,
Irrov Concentrated Fruit Syrups, Ice Cream
Cabitlets standard makes: Ice Cream Freezer
for hand end power
Also have a lot Of secondhand Soda Fcnn-
tains which ] will sell cheap
THOS. 3. BuRCH, A67 c ST. N. w.
The Washington times., 1904-02-07
WORLDS CONGRESS
Il Of GEOGRAP HERS
Meeting to Be Held in
Washington This Fall.
OF WORLD WIDE SCOPE
Delegates From All Civilized Countries
Expected to Attend-Plans
Being Completed.

The Eighth International Geographic
Congress, a meeting OF the highest
scientific Importance. will be held in
Washington September to u, and Will
discuss geography in five languages.
The last session Of the congress was
held In Berlin in 1899 The executive
committee Of the orga AVIATION has de-
cided on Washington as the place OF
this years gathering. and the National
Geographic Society, aided by other
scientific societies, viii act as host
Geographers OF renown are expected
TO come to the meeting from all parts
of the world. On invitation Of the Ma
tional Geographic Society. organizations
of a like nature I'm all parts of the
United States have been invited to join
In welcoming the congress.
Trips Planned
The congress will meet in the new
building OF the National Geographic So
ciety The meetings September 10 vii
be under the auspices OF the Geographic
Society. of Baltimore. September
~. the members of the congress and
their guests viii go to Philadelphia. Fol
the next three days, they will be tn,
guests Of the American Geographic
Society. of New York, where scientific
sessions will be held
From New York a trip is to be taken tC
Niagara Falls. Chicago and St. Louis
where the members Of the congress are
to be invited to take part in the Inter
national Congress Of Arts and Scienc'
connected with the Worlds Fair. I
any large number favor the plan an ex
cursion viii be made to the City of Mex
leo and the far West.
Hap Studies.
1t is thought the congress this yea
viii result in establishing closer reia
tions between the geographic societic
OF the Western Hemisphere and those o
the Old World.
English, French. German. and Italian
have hitherto been recognized as tn
languages of the congress- and to thes
Spanish VIII be added this year Com
munications before the congress may b
written in any one or more OF thes
languages.
The subjects for discussion inclUd
every branch of geography. and spe
cial opportunity VIII be afforded for tn
discussion Of methods of surveying an
map making and for the comparison {
the methods IN other countries wit
those followed IN the work Of the grea
Federal and State surveys in America
The Washington times., 1904-02-07

The three drafts sent for collection To
the bondsnen Of Postmaster Warfeld.
of Baltimore. b. Postmaster Merritt OF
this city. have been returned unhonored.
and were last evening sent TO the Audi
tor of the Postofiice Department, by
whose orders Mr.. Merritt acted as al
The Washington times., 1904-02-07
SPECIAL NOTICES.

SPECIAL NOTICED A. c. Arnold
chiropra cite. has removed from "a 18th
ST to SIS I4th St NV. Cures all diEaa 80
without drugs or knife Office hours 10
TO u a. m. TO 2. m. Consultation and
examination free.
SPECIAL NOTICE-The firm Of Hensev
& Cough practicirg patent and cor
poratiou law at 1902 + st NV has al
ways been. and is now cOmDosed OF the
undersigned. and no others WALTER r.
HEESEY. ". LIE ROY COUGH
fe5-Su. Tu. Fr--.S
SPECIAL NOTICE-Dr. L. z Raute--
berg. (senior) Homeopath Mount Yer
non Flats. corner Ninth Street and New
York Avenue has changed Office hours
to- from 2. n. TO l D. m. and 70 s
p. m. daily. except Sundays
The Washington times., 1904-02-07

SOCIAL PARTY OF A. - Local Washington
CITY meets Conccrdia Hall, SOC sixth Street. z.SO
p. m: Mathematics Of Poverty" by J. l. nc
oreery. on &C cordially lnd.es It
SPiaTTr AIIs&-Slada Noiah- Of 500 o Street
war Veterans Hall. I'D Sixth Street northwest
SUNDAY evenings. Silver collection. Doors open
at 40 ?. feS-2t
The Washington times., 1904-02-07
CHURCH NOTICES.

WONN's HALL. 72l Sixth street northwest
Tohlght At go. short sermon. lis NsdlrmsiIip
Injuriousf Platform tests by Mrs. Williams.
Special attention to strangers and investigators
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