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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-31
WADED THROUGH ICE
TO REACH HUSBAND
They Had Quarreled and Wife Was
Eager for Reconciliation.

BRIDGEPORT. Conn. Jan 30.-Mrs.
Martha Reiter. of Greenville. n. j.. fol-
lowed her husband. who is captain OF
a sailing vessel, to this city. and Thurs
day night waded through the icy water
Of the river toward his craft. deter
mined TO find him. Captain Reiter had
retired, but heard the cries outside in
the water. and rushing to the deck To-
Gated them. He jumped into the river
and selling the freezing woman with
one arm swan back to his boat. where
the mate drew them on board.
Captain Reiter separated from his
wife several weeks ago. owing to a
quarrel The services Of a physician
were needed before Mrs. Reiter recov-
cred, from the effects of her icy bath
She was sent back to her home. and
will be examined as to her sanity
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-31
WrighfS Body Buried
In Driving RainStorn1
Remains Refused Entry to Church, and Vicar
Reads Portion of Service Beside
the Grave.

brought into the church. the vicar read
ing the psalms and prayers at the side
Of the grave.
The principal passage in the regular
service, however, was omitted by the
vicar. Ii was For as much as II has
pleased God in His mercy to take unto
Himself the soul OF our dear brother"
and it was left out because. in the eyes
of the church, Wright Is presumed to
have liberated his own soul and not
awaited the divine act
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-31
A MARVELLOUS TELESCOPE.

The excellence Of the Lick 3s-inch
telescope and the steadiness of the air
when the conditions are good on Mount
Hamilton are attested by the statement
Of w. j. Hussey. one of the obse-v-
'ers there. that double stars. whose COM
ponents are nearly equal In brightness
can be measured If the distance between
them exceeds one-tenth of a second of
arc. What this means in accuracy Of
definition may be understood by remem.
bering the fact that one-tenth sof a sec
ond is equal to the apparent diameter
Of the head OF an ordinary pin viewed by
the naked eye-if the eye could see II
az distance OF two miles.-Pittsburg
Dispatch
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-31
CONGRESS OF LAWYERS.

Not the least important OF the series
Of educational and professional conven-
tons TO be held this year at the Loulsi-
ana Purchase Exposition viii be a uni
versal congress Of lawyers. whose ses-
siOns will be arranged through the CO.
operation OF the managers Of the ex-
position and the American Bar Asso-
citation. At least COO delegates will at
tend. 10 be nominated according to
classes by the governments Of the
world. the bar associations Of the United
States and similar societies I'm other
countries. and the faculties OF the lead
Ing law schools throughout the world
The judiciary will also be adequately
represented.
Although those in charge of the con-
gress have not yet prepared final plrn
OF business and program Of exercise .,
they have decided to send out three
forms Of invitation through the presi-
dents Of the Louisiana Purchase Expo
sition and the American Bar Associa-
ton The first. directed to the govern
ments Of the world and inviting them
TO send delegates, is 10 be transmitted
by the Secretary of State through the
diplomatic officers 10 the several ma
lions. with the explanation that the
lawyers congress Is an official part Of
the exposition. and that its object has
the unqualified support OF the cognate
departments OF the Government. The
second form OF invitation Is to be adj
dressed TO the bar associations of the
United States and kindred associations
OF other countries. The third will be
sent 10 such eminent jurists and Judges
Throughout. the civilized world as may
be appointed special delegates
The Exposition Company will subse-
quently publish the proceedings OF this
congress fof the benefit OF the delegates
and the members Of the American Bar
Association.-New York Evening Post.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-31

Miss Schaefer ran TO her room for her
mail, eagerly read the letters and i'm
mediately destroyed them. At times.
the witness said. Miss schaefer was late
at school in the afternoon as the result
of these trips to her room
INDIANAPOLIS. Jan. 3O-Indianapo-
lis detectives are working today on in
formation brought here by Sheriff
Smith. A young man who was a friend
of Miss Love, Miss Schaefer's room
mate, and who lives in a fashionable
part of this city. was closeted with the
detectives and closely questioned
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-31
Dead Hand Held Hair
OF White Mans Head
Expert Opinion Upon That ClutChed in the
Rigid Fingers of Miss SChaefer, the School
Girl Murdered by Some One Unknown.

BEDFORD. Ind. Jan. 30.-The report
OF the Louisville expert who made an
examination OF the hairs found ciutched
in the hand of Miss Sarah Schaefer. who
was murdered ten days ago. has been
received here. The expert finds that
the hairs We're torn from the head of a
human being, no doubt a man, who was
white.
The court of inquiry investigating the
murder today heard more evidence on
the letters received by Miss Schaefer
One Of the witnesses declared that doz-
ems of times after school closed at noon
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-31

LONDON, Jan. 3G.-The remains of
Whitaker Wright. the promoter. whose
death by suicide caused a sensation
few days ago, were buried in the VIII
lage churchyard at Whitley, County OF
Surrey. this afternoon. A driving rain
prevailed.
The members of his family. a few
friends and crowd Of mourning VIII
layers surrounded the grave. On ac-
count Of Wright having committed sui
eide, the body was not allowed TO be
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-31
ONE PROPOSAL RECEIVED
FOR NEW YORK DRY DOCK

The r G. Packard Company. OF New
York, was the only bidder for the new
dry dock at the New York navy yard
The bid was $1.0S2. z46. Congress fixed
the maximum cost OF the dock at
81. O0o.e00
for proposals.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-31
GRAND JURY TO INQUIRE
INTO BEALL MURDER

1t is expected the District grand sury
this week Will begin an investigation
into the circumstances under which
Mrs. Rachel Ann BealI met her oath
at her home IN Northeast Washiagton
December II. last
Andrew Weldon. a relative OF the
woman. was charged with being re-.
spOnsible for her death. and was held
by the cOroner's jun. to await re ac-
ton OF the grand jury.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-31

change, so to speak. Built in the first
decade OF the last century II was the
stopping place of the stages that came
irons the South and West en- route to
Washington. An extensive cattle mar
ket was also established there. but now
all these have passed away forever.
Ihe only business at West End now
Is That OF the shovel and the pick he
scoop wagon and the dirt car, and soon
half score of railway tracks Will re-
place the bustling old village
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-14

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-14
LOCKED HIMSELF UP
AS DANGEROUS PERSON
Celebration Of Lincoln's Birthday Had
Queer Effect on John Stoltz-

VAILsBURG. N. j.. Feb. 1S.-while
celebrating Lincolns birthday. John
stoitz. toward the latter part OF the day,
became convinced ne was a dangerous
man and pleaded with Policeman Ryder
20 be locked up When Ryder refused,
stoltz said he would attend to the mat
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Ryder accompanied the woman 10 the
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custodian One cell was locked, and IN;
Inquired who arrested him. and what
for.
"Oh. this fellow" motioning toward
Ryder, wouldn't lock me up. so / came
here and locked myself up" said StoltZ.
He was released.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-14
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-14
Greater Triu7lphS Yet
For the Mikado's Navy
Commander Takeshta AttaChe of japanese
Legation, Predicts His Country Will
Show World New Tricks

Our sea victories thus far have been
most gratifying. They demonstrate an
efficiency IL our navy OF which ar
officer, 1 naturally feel proud But
there are still other victories to follow
This war is going to give Japan u
chance to show the wonderful progress
she has made in naval science. We
have studied hard and earnestly. and
perhaps the world may see some new
ideas put in working practice our cx-
perts have concentrated attention on
destroyers, and. mark my words. these
swift and aggressive little vessels VIII
be heard from more than once before
this campaign is over.
Takeshita. naval attache of the Jap
anese legation, yesterday expressed ms
views in regard TO Japan's successes in
the very beginning of war with Russia
Did Distinguished Service.
Himself an admirable type of the
Japanese sailor. trim and spruce as the
neatest Annapolis cadet. and why in
figure, though slight, Commander Ia
keshita is well qualified to speak Of his
country's naval affairs since he did dis
tingGished service for the Mikado in
the war with China. nine years ago.
At that time he was lieutenant on
one OF the gunboats which participated
in the naval engagements at Wei-Hai-
Wei. Were il not for special orders
which compel him To remain here as an
attache of the legation, Commander
Takeshita would have been in the thick
of the fight. either at Port Arthur or
ChemulpO with ship of his OWL III the
division commanded by Admira Uriu,
Who is his personal friend.
1t is not at all strange, continued
Commander Takeshita. that the Japa-
nese man-of-warsman should be tho
finest of sailors With its thousands Of
miles OF seacCast the Island Kingdom
naturally produces many fishermen and
mariners. and ii is from this class that
we draw our recruits. II Is not how
ever, enough that the men should be
bern to the calling. Immediately upon
enlistment they are taken TO the govern
ment navy yards at Yokohama. kuri.
SasebO. and MaiZdu. there to serve for
six months TO learn the rudiments. The
recruits then are placed aboard our
training ships. upon which they must
serve for a year, being drilled vigorously
before they are distributed over the
squadrons-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-14
NEWS FROM BoYps.

Miss Berths, Dutrow is visiting friends
in Hamilton. n. G.
Miss Lena Rice has returned home
after a weeks visit TO her aunt in
Washington.
James r. Hicks. who has been in
Charles county. Nd. visiting his daugh-
ter. has returned home.
Mrs Enos c. Keys. of Linden. Md, is
the guest OF her mother, Mrs. Mary ].
Maughlin..
Mrs William r. Wall Is visiting
friends In the South.
A pleasant event of the week was a
leap year ball, given by the young peo-
pie OF Boyds. Miss Georgiana Lewis.
Grace Pumphrey. and Miss A. i. Darby
composed the committee OF arrange
menfS.
The dance was given in the town hall.
A Washington orchestra furnished the
music
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-14

BY that time the recruit is whipped
into pretty good shape. but there is still
another step OF which those who display
the most intelligence may take advan-
tage To each commander of a vessel is
intrusted the task of selecting d score
or more of his most capable men, who
are then turned over to a special naval
officer and their training at gunnery and
torpedo firing schools is undertaken in
most vigorous fashion.
AT these schools there have been de-
veloped some remarkably fine gunners.
who, | believe, have never been sur
De ssed in craftsmanship, and they are
naturally given places of Importance on
the ships. The sailors are an obedient
lot as a rule and they scramble about
ship as nimbly as cats.
ITS a feature of the Japanese navy
that the ships are never allowed to go
out of commission. Ever since the war
With China the fleet has been kept in
constant practice. and the target firing
practices have been kept up on scale
of enormous expense TO the govern
ment. Torpedo boat practice has been
especially developed. The torpedo de-
stroyer fiotilla which did such effective
work at Port Arthur has been in COM
mission for three years.
Believes in Destroyers.
Personally l am a strong advocate
Of the torpedo destroyer and of high
speed cruisers with a light armament.
/ believe that the rapidly Of movement
and swiftness of the Japanese feet will
be one of it's strongest features in this
campaign.
For Admiral Uriu / have the high
est admiration. He is only slightly
over forty years of age. and is the
youngest admiral In our service. His
career began in America. Later he
served as a naval attache in France,
and was then on the naval stan at
Toxic.
I'm the war with China he was cap
tain i'm the flying squadron which fought
in the Yalu battle.
Admiral Togo. who commands the
feet, is veteran In the service. In my
opinion there is not the slightest truth
IN the reports as to Japanese attempts
TO land at Port Arthur. We Will never
attempt to take Port Arthur by the
fleet alone"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-14
RAILWAY COMPANY
FIGHTING NEW TRACKS
Trolley Officers Take B. & o. Branch
Plans Into Court.

Argument was heard yesterday By
Justice Anderson on the petition Of the
City and Suburban Railroad Company
to restrain the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road Company from constructing a
branch line across the tracks OF the
street railway on Michigan Avenue near
North Capitol Street.
The court took the matter under adj
visement and viii announce its decision
in the early part OF next week
Colonel Miller. In charge OF the work
OF constructing the filtration plant. L.
L. Smoot, a subcontractor. and the Sand
Filtration Corporation of America.
which has the contract for the work OF
excavation. are also named. as defend
ants
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-14
BELIEvE WATCH STOLEN.

While trying to sell railroad watch,
which he first said he had purchased In
Pittsburg. and later he had found IT
at Seventh and B Streets. Joseph Davis,
9 negro. was taken in custody yester-
Gay by Detectives Baur and Hartigan.
who believe the watch stolen. though
its loss has not yet been reported.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-14
A Novel Experience.
VIEWS OF BALTIMORE BURNING

Through the courtesy OF several ar
lists the Rev. John Van Schaiek. pastor
Of the Church of Our Father. has been
enabled to produce lantcrn-slide views
of the burning Of Baltimore. which he
will show tonight at the Church of Our
Father. Thirteenth and l. Streets north
west. in the first of a series of five sun
day evening stereopTicon lectures deal
ing with practical social problems of
Washington. The subject next Sunday
night IS The Burning OF Baltimore and
the Terrible Ravages Of Consumption -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-14
HALF HOLIDAY
BEFORE JUSTICES
Matter to Be Discussed at
Supreme Bench Meeting.
AFFECTS THE DISTRICT ONLY
Precedent Established by the Late JUS
tice Bingham, and Made Law, Ig-
nored-Action Demanded.

At the next meeting of the justices of
the District Supreme Court the question
OF the Saturday half holiday, as Il af-
Iects and relates to the work of the
court. will probably be discussed. The
consideration OF the subject is suggested
by the fact that frequently different
branches of the court hold sessions on
Saturday afternoon
When sufficient notice that this will be
done Is not given it frequently causes
much Inconvenience to persons. who.
because OF these unexpected sessions,
are obliged TO break engagements.
What Code Says.
The code is very explicit as to the Sat
uIday half holiday. 1t says:
Instruments falling due on Saturday
are to be presented for payment on the
next succeeding business day, except
shat instruments payable on demand
may, at the option of the holder, be pre-
scented for payment before u O'Clock
neon on Saturday. when that entire day
is not a holiday. The following days In
each year, namely. the LIST day of jan
uary, commonly called New Year Day;
the 22d day of February. known as
Washington's Birthday; the Fourth OF
July: May 80. commonly known as Dec
Grafton Day; the first Monday in Sep
TENDER. known as Labor Day; December
.. commonly known as Christmas Day;
every Saturday, after u o'clock noon:
any day appointed or recommended by
the President OF the United States as a
day OF public feasting or thanksgiving.
and the day Of the Inauguration of the
President. in every fourth year, shall be
holidays In the District within the mean
ms Of this section.
Banking Law.
Whenever any day set apart as a
legal holiday shall fall on Sunday, then
ard in such case the succeeding day
shall be holiday; and in such cases
and in all cases in which a Sunday and
a holiday shall fall on successive days.
all commercial paper falling due on any
OF said days shall, for all purposes OF
presenting for payment OF acceptance.
De deemed to mature and be presentable
for payment or acceptance on the next
sect lar or business day succeeding"
Theer is no doubt that the trainers OF
the code intended that Saturday after
noon should be a half holiday to all in
tents and purposes. and TO a great ex-
tent this idea has been carried out since
the law went into effect
Intended for Summer.
The intention of the members OF the
bar and the members OF the bench in
reference to this matter viii be easily
understood when it IS stated that Sat
urday afternoon was made half holt
day by order of Chief Justice Bingham,
acting for the other members of the
court.
This order was issued in the summer
OF 1901 and at that time il was supposed
that il was only intended to be operative
in the summer months
However. the matter took broader
scope. and when the code was compiled
the order OF Chief Justice Bingham. in
relation to Saturday half holidays. was
incorporated and became the law OF the
Dist riot
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-14
THREE SMALL BLAZES
CREATE EXCITEMENT

An overbcated stove set fire yesterday
TO the house of James A. Archer, at 1872
Thirtieth Street northwest. occupied by
several families. The damage did not
exceed $500.
another alarm was turned in for fire
N the house Of Michael Calian 12S
North Carolina Avenue southeast. but
TINS proved TO be but q defective flue,
ana no damage resulted.
Similar conditions called the depart-
me Mt to the home of James c. O'Don-
r"il 1929 Sixteenth Street northwest.
Here, too, the damage was i-nnateriaI.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-14
FAMINE THREATENS
TOWN IN ALGERIA
Six Thousand Lives Endangered Be
cause Railroads Are Under Water.

LONDON. Feb. l3.-The town OF
Laghonat. in Algeria. TO which there is
no railway communication and the roads
to which are under water. is passing
through a famine which endangers the
health and perhaps the lives of it's 5000
inhabitants General Morier, the com
mandant OF the district. has informed
the French government of the state Of
affairs. and an attempt win be made 10
rcVictnal the town without delaV
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-14
PROCEEDINGS ARE BEGUN
TO DISSOLVE COMPANY

Percy II. Russell. Frank T. Rawlings
and T. Franklin Alley have filed
Joint petition asking the court 10 ap-
point q receiver for the Standard stone
Company and that the corporation be
dissolved.
The petitioners say they constitute a
majority OF the directors OF the COM
pany II Is understood the proceedings
are friendly.
Justice Gould appointed Percy n.
Russell receiver. TO take charge Of -
assets Of the company. pending the iiti-
cation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-14
HURT WHILE STOPPING
A RUNAWAY TEAM

While attempting to stop runaway
team owned by Glen II. Brooks, of
silver Hill, Md. as the horses dashed
across the railroad tricks ar Nfonroe
street. Anacosta. Henry Kirby. fifty
years OF age. of Oxen Hin. Md. suffer-
ed wrench OF his left leg. He was
treated by DR.. Mudd. and sent home.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-14
PlTTSBURG STATE BANK Z.
CLOSES ITS DOORS

PiTTsBURG. Feb. 13-The state
Bank OF Pittsburg, located at 44 lad
erty Avenue. Bloomfield. closed its doors
this morning No statment OF its con-
dition is available as yet
Mr. Miller OF Miller * Rcamor. attor-
neys said that Il was probable the IN
stltutiOn would remain closed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-14

IN order 10 introduce Dr.. Jenner's GeTmicide
Inhaler and prove that il win radically cure
CATARRH and Catarrhal Deafness,