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The Washington times., 1904-04-25
TENTATIVE JANITOR"
MADE THE REAL THING
New Title Assigned 70 Man-of-All-
Work at Home for ex-Soldiers
and Sailors.

The temporary home for ex-Union Sol
diers and Sailors has a janitor who is
different from every other janitor IN the
District of Columbia. He Is officially
described as tentative janitor''
The president of the board Of man
ayers Of the home has written to the
District Commissioners recommending
that the tentative janitor,' Charles A.
Bissonette, be appointed a real janitor.
The Commissioners. anxious to get id
or a new species OF tanitor, have ap-
proved the recommendation.
The president Of the board. in explain
Ing what he meant by tentative jani-
tor, said the man had been serving
continuously since March 81 last" The
District authorities make no comment
on this definition Of tentative" but are
wondering why the president did not
call the Janitor vicarious, experimental
or any other high sounding name.
II has been pointed out that the mans
salary is more tentative" than the
man
The Washington times., 1904-04-25
THIRTY-SIE HOURS
ADRIET IN SLOOP
Two Men and Boy Finally
Reach Port.
HAD HARD SEA BATTLE
Sails of Craft Torn to Shreds-Were
Blown Out of Their
Course.

NEWPORT, r. l., April 25-After an
exciting battle with the wind and sea
for thirty-six hours, Capt, Louis p. Lar
son. his brother. Daniel Larson. and q
small boy. of Mariners Harbor. Staten
Island, arrived here this morning in the
little fishing sloop Lodin. The sails Of
the craft were torn to shreds and its
occupants were nearly worn out.
Captain Larson and his companions
left home on Friday on a fishing trip
AnchOring first of Seabright. they had
no luck, and they went further toward
Fire Island. where larger boats were
fishing. Friday night. when eighty
miles of the island. a gale came up from
the north. and the two sails of the boat
were rendered usless.
Tossed About at Sea.
The Lodfn lay to for time, during
which she was tossed about like a
cockle-shell and most Of her cargo was
lost while the men and boy were labor
ing to keep her from swapping
1t was finally decided that it would be
safer TO get under way, and the rem
nants Of the sails We're hoisted. Fire
Island was nearly reached when the
Lodin was blown OF again, and it was
decided 10 make Newport
The men sent messages from here to
their families. who thought them lost.
They expect to return to Mariners Har-
Dor tomorrow, after patching up the
Lodin sails
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ONE LOSES A FINGER
AND ONE HIS HAND

Two men working in different sections
q the city lost one a finger and one a
hand yesterday. Henry E. Van Horn.
OF lUl2 h Street northeast, placed one
o. ms hands in the path Of a buzz saw
ana one ringer was Injured so badly
mat the surgeons at the Homeopathic
hospital had 70 resort 70 amputation TO
save his hand and arm.
Having the middle OF his. right hand
caught under heavy piece 0f lumber
and crushed almost 20 a pulp. Edgsr
smith, negro. who was working on
the site OF the new Union Station
walked 70 the Casualty Hospital and
hac the injured member amputated.
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SHAFT IN MEMORY
Of JOHN BARRY
Committee Reports Bill to
the House.
HERO OF THE REVOLUTION
First to Garry Continental Flag" 10
Victory and in Last Battle
of War.
HERO OF THE REVOLUTION

The project Of erecting a statue in
Washington TO the memory Of Commo-
dore John Barry IS attracting favorable
comment in the House Of Representa-
yves, and the passage of the Senate bill
appropriating $4,000 is expected before
Congress adtourns. A favorable report
on the bill has been made by Chairman
McCleary, of the Committee on Library.
The bill provides for the statues cree
ton under the direction Of a commits
sion to be composed of the Secretary of
War, the Secretary of the Navy. and
the chairman Of the Committees on
Library of the Senate and House. who
are empowered to select a site for the
statue on Government PROPERTY other
than the Capitol grounds or Library of
Congress reservation.
A Notable Career.
Commodore Barry had an interesting
career in the Revolutionary War and
afterward. He was born on the sea-
coast Of County Wexford, ireland.
about 1745. and emigrated to Philadei-
phia at an early age. In 1866 he was
captain OF schooner, and in 1774 was
made captain of the Black Prince. a
merchant vessel In IT'S the Continental
Congress placed him in command of the
Lexington.
On April II. 1776. he brought into the
port OF Philadelphia the Edward, for
which he Is said to be the first who
bore the Continental flag to victory
on the ocean" In February. IT'S. he
assisted by a crew In four rowboats.
captured two ships and a schooner in
the lower Delaware. In November. 1871
ne conveyed Lafayette to France.
Whipped the Sibyl.
Barry fought the last battle of the
Revolution. whipping the British frigate
the Sibyl. His prizes for one voyage
sold in the French ports for s.. $40. coo.
While the feet was idle, he recruited a
company and served in the battles Of
Trenton and Princeton.
On June ), 1884. Barry, who had re-
turned to the merchant service. was
nominated captain 10 fight the Algerine
pirates. He held, by courtesy, the title
OF commodore until his death at Phila-
delphia on September 10, 1903
The Washington times., 1904-04-25
ANNUAL FIELD MEETING
OF AUDUBON SOCIETY
Many Accept Invitation off Organiza-
tion as Well as Members of
Spring Bird Class.

The Audubon Society held the first of
its annual field meetings on Saturday at
Dyke. Va This locality has proved ia
vorable on former occasion for obser-
walton OF birds.
The party numbered fifty, and was
made up largely OF the members of The
society's spring bird class, which, In
charge Of Henry Oldys. has been hold
ing weekly sessions at Gunston Insti-
tute. In addition to these there We're 4
number Of prominent members OF the
society and several not connected with
IL who accepted the invitation extended
10 the general public TO be present.
Despite gray skies, the outing was
thoroughly enjoyed. Many greatly ex-
tended their knowledge of the wild
birds.
Small parties were formed under the
leadership OF Prof. W. w. Cooke. Ar
thur H. Howell. Henry Oldys, Elizabeth
". Brown. Judge Job Barnard, and
Henry ". Maynard. Each party follow
ed separate route, and a comparison
OF results, on the reunion for luncheon
showed a total of fifty different species
OF birds that had been observed. several
of unusual interest
A circular recently issued by the So
ciety announces that, IN addition TO this
Held meeting. the following will be held:
April 30 Bladensburg. reached by a
morning walk from Benning. where the
party Will gather at $50; May Z. Glen
cariyn. Va. where the society and It's
friends viii be The guests OF the Glen
eariyn branch Of the Virginia Audubon
society, and besides the usual morning
observation Of birds viii hold an opeu-
ar meeting after luncheon. and Nav Il
IN chartered launch
As these outings are designed tc
arouse and stimulate interest In birds
tney are open 10 all. whether member
OF the society or not. The, expense OF
the Great Falls trip Is estimated at &
tents per capita. and the number 4
united 70 eighty the capacity OF the
boat. Henry Oldys, OF the Department
or agriculture. chairman OF the commit
Getty. will make arrangements for mos
desiring 10 join the meetings.
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M. HUTCHINS
WILL REST IN OHIO

The remains of Mrs. Elizabeth M
Hutchins. wife of Judge F. (. Hutch
ms, who died yesterday will be taken
tonight to Warren. Ohio, where the fu-
neral will be held. The interment viii
take place next Wednesday afternoon.
Brief services will be held at 4:30 O'Clock
this afternoon at the residence, 1915
Rhode Island Avenue northwest
Mrs. Hutchins was the mOther-in-laW
OF Thomas E. Drake, Superintendent OF
Insurance for the District. Her hus-
band, Judge Hutchins, is special assist
ant 10 the Attorney General
The Washington times., 1904-04-25
WOMEN SUGGEST CURE
FOR EVIL OF LYNCHING

AUSTIN. Texas. April 25.-The Daugh-
tiers OF the American Revolution in this
city have adopted unanimously a set of
resolutions condemning mob law, and
calling upon the members OF the Texas
Legislature to enact legislation that will
mete out speedy justice 10 all persons
guilty of criminal assault, with a view
Of removing the excuse for mob vio-
lence.
The resolutions request that the new
law shall require that Identification or
confession shall be the only necessary
evidence TO justify speedy legal capital
punishment
The Washington times., 1904-04-25
ROME ENTHUSIASTIC IN
WELCOMING L0UBE1

ROME. April 25.-President Loubet
arrived here at. 4 O'Clock yesterday. The
King met him at the railway station
and drove thence with him to the Quiri-
nal TO meet the Queen. The route,
which was a short one. was lined by
u 900 troops.
The greatest enthusiasm was mani
tested. The crowds repeatedly broke
through the Gordon OF troops in their
desire TO get a closer view of the
French President.
This evening q monster torchlight
nal Nearly a million candles were
carried
The Washington times., 1904-04-25
Splendid Fire System
Protects Worlds Fair
Twelve Hundred Water Pipes Distributed
Throughout Great Exhibit Palaces and
Grounds--Undergrou Alarm.

ST. LOUIS. Mo. April 25.-Fire-fght-
ing has been reduced to a science in
a model system installed for the pro-
lection of the great exhibit palaces
and their contents at the Worlds Fair.
Tests have demonstrated the efficiency
of the water supply and splendid or
ganization Of the fre-fghting forces.
Before a body of insurance represen-
tatives. a signal was given which turn
ed out upon the exposition avenues the
dozen companies constantly on guard
over the Worlds Fair Hardly had the
lever Of the alarm box been released
before the changing of bells and clatter
of hoofs were heard, and in two and
one-half minutes blue-uniformed men,
dragging snow-white hose, were play
ing streams of water 375 feet into the
lagoons.
Quick Response Possible.
With pressure Of It's pounds to the
square inch, and a capacity for in
creasing that by one-half, each of the
hose-rigged hydrants distributed over
the grounds. on the roofs and through
the buildings. is in itself the equiya-
lent of a fire engine The facilities
being at hand. the presence Of expe-
rienced firemen only is needed to stay
the progress of the flames and, as the
men are relieved Of a greater part of
their burden with the abandonment of
the hose reel. quicker response is pos
sible
tested to S00-pound pressure. are dis
lributed in the exposition district
These are fed from the city mains,
fourteen great pumps supplying the ad-
ply at any time be inadequate the ex-
position pumps would tap the reserve
store of 100000 gallons In Laguna de
Bay, the largest OF lagoons or land
seape water ways, with which they are
connected by a 24-inch gravity pipe.
Enter Every Section.
Along this line of mains. entering
every section of the grounds, are the
hydrants and fire plugs, each capable
OF supplying from one TO four streams
Ri side the large buildings. standpipes
have been built. and from their tops
deck turrets have command of the
IocIs. inside fire plugs are at fire.
qlent intervals and automatic sprln-
HERS are arranged so that heat will
put them in action by the meltfna OF
fCsible metal plugs
For every 200 square feet of space In
the buildings. there Is in addition "a
80 --D7r nAA0 q SlX-Rdl-
ION BabcOck fire extinguisher and tank
Men whose business Il is TO watch for
an outbreak OF fire are constantly on
hand 10 use the emergency equipment
pending arrival Of the hremen.
In Transportation Building.
The Transportation Building has
twenty-eight fire plugs. three turrets,
End thirty-four hydrants. The thirteen
other great exhibit palaces are equally
We'll provided Festival Hall, the tow
crfng structure that crowns the main
picture OF the Worlds Fair, IS equipped
with standpipes. as are also the res
taurant pavilions at either end Of the
Solonnade OF states Fire plugs and
through the east and west wings OF
the Palace of Fine Arts. directly south
The Washington times., 1904-04-25
DOCK STRIKE CONTINUES
IN PORT OF MARSEILLES

MARSEILLES. April 25.-There is no
change in the situation OF the dock
strike here. Everything is quiet at the
wharves and quays. The mail steam
ers for Tunis and a 'Seria did not leave
yesterday.
The steamer Vile d Algere has arriv-
ed with mails from Tunis Her off,
GERS Immediately proceeded 10 the mari
time agency and gave notice of their
intention to join the strikers.
The Washington times., 1904-04-25
UNWILLING THE BUST
OF DR.. SUNDERLAND
Several Addresses Eulogizing Life and
Services of Late Pastor of First
Presbyterian Church.

At the First Presbyterian Church last
night the bronze bust of the late Dr.
Byron Sunderland. purchased with
money raised by popular subscription,
was unveiled. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. Donald c. Macleod
pastor OF the church. who announced
that had DIR. Sunderland lived, yester-
day would have been the hftieth ami
versary Of his pastorate of the First
Presbyterian Church.
Brief addresses were made by the Rev.
Teunis Hamlln and Dr. b. +. Bittinger,
both OF whom spoke in highest terms Of
the work done by DR.. Sunderland as q
minister Of the gospel.
Commissioner Macfarland presided
and delivered an address The music
was furnished by the choir, which,
under the direction of James t Comp
ton. rendered a special program.
The Washington times., 1904-04-25
Business Men Ready
To Fight War Spirit
International League Formed in Europe to
Promote Interests of PeaCe---T o Have
Powerful Fund on Hand

PARIS, April 25.-One OF the chief
pioneers in the movement for creating
a better understanding between France
and England is Thomas Barclay, the
well-known English lawyer. practicing
in Paris.
Mr.. Barclay was asked II 1t were true
that he was interested in the formation
OF a great business league for promoting
a sort of international peace fund.
Yes" he replied, but we will not call
II is a peace fund. 1t IS not so much a
philanthropic concern as a real business
league for the furtherance OF the sta
bility Of international relations.
ITO effect our object we shall have a
powerful fund at our disposal. When
The Washington times., 1904-04-25

Never am so happy nor my soul
5" peaceful as when / feel your arms
around me and your kisses on my lips.
when l look into your eyes am at
peace with God. Your husband scowls
upon me. yet my love is a pure and
bIotheriy one"
Mrs. Clarkson denies that she sent the
boys away from their homes. She was
Of mothers who have missing sons. She
said that she had merely taught them
the Word of God"
Nearly all Of the boys who have dis
appeared were German Lutherans. Their
mothers say Mrs. Clarkson told the n
that If they were not permitted to wor-
ship God and teach the Word OF God
In their own way in their own homes
they were to love and trust in the AL
mighty to care for them.
The Washington times., 1904-04-25
HENS EGGS FOR
A HENLESS OWNER
Officials Laying Contest Dead Give
Away to NeighbGrs-Fowls
Now Guarded.

HAMMONTON. N. J.. April ga
contest between the county supervisor
OF roads, William II. Burgess, and
Town Clerk ]. L O'Donnen TO deter-
mine which has the more profitable
brood Of fowls, has resulted in Ham
montonians tying up their laying hens.
The town clerk has two hens and
keeps no rooster but often gathers from
four to six eggs daily. Mr.. Burgess
does not own a hen. but often gets a
dozen eggs daily from around barns
and stables.
Since these facts came to light neigh
bors are not permitting their hens to
run at large.
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the music-han crowds begin to shout for
war, and the newspapers adopt an ag-
gressive tone, then we. as business men,
will hold anti-war meetings. will flood
Europe with anti-war literature, and
spend money like water, If necessary,
10 fight the war spirit wherever it oc-
ours in England, France. or Germany"
Where is the money to come from?'
was asked.
I'VE are gathering the money together
fast" said Mr. Barclay. THE great
business houses in England. France,
and even In Germany. have promised US
"One English gentleman alone has
given me el,000 a year for the fund. We
mean TO influence the masses. and to no
longer allow the governments TO draw
US into war"
The Washington times., 1904-04-25
POLISH C0MSPIRATORS
ARRESTED AND HAN ED

WARSAW. April "a plot has been
discovered in which the new Polish
separatist revolutionary party is implI-
Gated. II is stated that already eighteen
OF the conspirators have been tried and
hanged.
Many Polish workmen in ST. Peters
ours are reported 10 have been arrested
IN connection with the plot
The Washington times., 1904-04-25
Boys Infatuated BY
Kisses of Evangelist
At Behest of Woman Preacher Leave Home.
Too Much Romance lncites Mothers
to Close Mission.

CHICAGO, April 25.-Nearly two-score
OF boys have renowned the faith of
their fathers. deserted homes. and gone
:orth TO preach the Word of God as It
Is said to have been taughstto them by
Mrs Helen Garrison. a beautiful evan
gellst who has a mission in Kensing-
ton. That suburb has been thrown into
u state of excitement which may end in
the closing of the mission.
Love and romance enter into the dis
appearance OF the boys. A passionate
letter left bv one of them, and now in
the hands OF the police. tell of turbu-
lent and throbbing love for the young
woman evangelist.
Garrett Knowles, seventeen years old,
evidently forgot to mail his letter He
wrote:
The Washington times., 1904-04-25
RAILWAY STRIKE BREAKS
ON BUDAPEST LINES

BUDAPEST. April 25.-The govern
ment has rejected the suggestion OF the
committee OF the striking railway en-
ployes that work be resumed on the
terms previously offered Messages
have been received from all parts of
the country announcing that the men
have returned to work without await
ing directions from the strike commit
tee.
Traffic is of almost normal dimcn-
slcns- 1t Is expected that trains of all
ella sses will be running as usual In
~ enty-four hours.
The Washington times., 1904-04-25
LEFT KEY UNDER MAT,
WHERE THIEF FOUND IT

Once again the scheme Of hiding the
front door key under the door mat has
u Owed expensive. Mrs. A Anthony yes
terday reported 10 the police that her
fiat al 1908 G Street had been entered
and & in cash and several other ar
tlcles having an aggregate value OF
about SIS, had been stolen by the thief
She explained that the key 10 the
house had been left under the door mat
because All of the members Of the fam
ily did not have keys. and used one
" bich was usually left under the mat
The Washington times., 1904-04-25
SENATOR QUAY SLOWLY
IMPROVING IN HEALTH

ATLANTIC CITY. n. j.. April 25.-A
close friend Of the family Of United
States Senator Matthew S. Quay, who
has been here for some time resting.
says the Senator's condition has not
changed much, but that Il Is believed
he is slowly improving. and that with
the coming of warmer weather ne. will
improve RAPIDLY.
The Washington times., 1904-04-25
SHOT IN THE EYE BY
HIS COMPANIONS GUN

JAMESTOWN. n, Y. April 25.-N. ].
Fenner. a business man OF this place.
has returned 70 jamestown with a Sc
rious gunshot wound.
Mr.. Fenner and Alderman NJ. I. Fen
ton went shooting Saturday They be-
came separated in the brush, and Fen
ner gotewithin range OF the.alderman' s
gun. when the latter fired. Part OF the
charge penetrated Fenner's left eye.
The Washington times., 1904-04-25
FLOOD AT FORT SCOTT.

FORT SCOTT, Kan, April 25.-Fort
Scott Is experiencing the most serious
food in its history. Marmaton River
and Mill Creek, which runs into the
former stream here. have risen ten
feet In the past twenty-four hours, the
result OF heavy rains. Several hundred
persons have been rescued IN boats.
The Washington times., 1904-04-25
CHURCH BURNED.

PUTNAM. Conn. April 25.-Fire in the
Union Novelty Company's works this
morning spread to the First Baptist
Church. destroying the church, which
cost $40, 900. and damaging the factory
and its contents to the amount Of ST. 600.
tieth anniversary of its dedication May
I6.
The Washington times., 1904-04-25
Boys Well Paid.
ENSIGN MANNIx coMMENDED.

Ensign D. Pratt Mannix has been
commended by Rear Admiral Barker.
commanding the North Atlantic squad
ron. for the efficient manner in which
he assisted in putting down the recent
riot at Pensacola. Ensign Mannix is a
Washingtonian.
The Washington times., 1904-04-25

of Festival Hall The main structure
or the art group Is fireproof. In Il
similar manner as other exhibit pal
aces, the Forestry, Fish, and Game
building is equipped and the fire mains
extend to the Plateau of States, COM
munity of foreign nations, and THE
Pike, where the amusement attrac-
tons are situated.
This extensive water system is created
exclusively for fire protection. Some
thing Of the magnitude of the supply
may be imagined when it is known that
each OF the fourteen pumps in the great
power house has capacity Of ! 900 gall
Ions a minute.
In addition to its own pipes. the expo.
sition has two connections with a three
foot and three with twelve-inch city
mains, all under ninety-fiVe pounds pres
sure Six large fire engines are held In
reserve 10 supplement the pumps in case
or emergency, but the necessity for their
use would mean an extraordinary situa.
ton.
An Interesting Company.
Under Chief Alexander p. Christie, the
Worlds Fair fire department has an in
teresting organization. Seven companies
compose the regular force. but this is
REINFORCED by twelve companies which
may be called into service from the st
Louis fire department, and the full
equipment of the Hale Fire Fighting
Pike
Chief Christie has about 100 experienced
men under his direction. and they are
equipped with the newest patterns of
apparatus. including two water towers
one hose truck, and four engines. The
men have been upon the grounds ever
thoroughly familiar with the Exposition
construction
Hale's Fire Fighters.
Hra- q - ta,.- 60. =
auxiliary TO the department, though
really a part Of IL only when their
services are needed. Forty expert fire.
men detailed from the city departments
Of Denver. Kansas City, Brookfiell
No, Chicago, ST. Louis, and New York
form this combination, which furnish
es daily exhibitions OF feats In fire
lighting. They will respond to all
alarms inside the grounds, taking their
orders from the Worlds Fair chief
At the first alarm Of fire, besides q
les upon the grounds, four companfes
respond from the St Louis Fire De
partment under Chief Swingley, who
takes command OF all the forces on his
more companies from the city respond
and the third and general alarms each
brings four companies putting inside
the exposition grounds a force large
enough 10 cope with any condition.
The Alarm System.
The most thoroughly equipped fire.
alarm system in America is installed on
the exposition site as an important aid
to the prevention Of fire Every part
or the grounds is touched by one OF
the 232 alarm boxes. which are equip
ped with keyless doors on ten signal
circuits, all underground. These are
supplemented by two Joker circuits
which virtually give a double service.
In the quickest manner that conmu-
nication is possible, the calls are trans
mitted and almost instantly there Is
response. Only touch OF a key is re-
quired to bring into action ali of the
companies, and there are so many pre-
cautions that the failure Of an alarm
is nearly impossible.