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The Washington times., 1904-05-18
NEGLECTED CONDITION
OF BRIGHTWOOD AVENUE
1t Becomes Matter of Complaint by
Police Department to the Dis
trict Commissioners.

The citizens and the Police Depart
ment Of the District are entreating the
Commissioners to take immediate steps
to have the roadway along Brightwood
Avenue improved. one side of the
street for a great distance is in such a
bad shape that people, in driving and
riding along it, always use only one
side
Major Sylvester has reported to Com
missioner West that he east side of the
avenue from Richmond Street to the
village Of Brightwood Is so full OF
sunken places that travellers always
take the west side. and for this reason
II Is difficult for the police to enforce
the regulations relative To traffic ON
roadways IN the District
The complaint has been forwarded 10
the Engineer Department for considera-
ton. The engineers say that in the last
two years $ll,oc0 has been spent in i'm
provements on this road Since 1900
about $4,000 has beer expended for this
purpose.
The engineers, therefore think in view
OF the fact that they have spent more
money on this street than on any other
IN lhe District, and thHt the roadway Is
good on one side all the way to Bright
wood, the complaint is not well taken.
they explain that they are perfect!ng
the road as fast as they can with the aD-
populations put at their disposal.
II Is not probable that any extended
WORK VIII be begun on the street in the
near future. II Is not dangerous to life
OF HIno' but It Is rough in the neglected
portions
The Washington times., 1904-05-18
PRIEST INVENTS
NEW WIRELESS
Claims Greater Simplicity
and Speed.
PROFITS FOR HIS CHURCH
All Revenue From His Patents Will Be
Devoted to the Parish He
Has Fostered.

WlLKESBARRE. May 1S.-Father Jo-
seph Murgas. of the Church of the
Sacred Heart, OF this city, has received
the sixth and seventh patents on his
wireless telegraph system. and has now
completed il for practical operation. This
week he Will receive the offer of a CON-
pany which is to Put it on the market
For his system Father Mlrgas claim :
greater simplicity than the Marconi sys-
tenn has. and twice as much speed in
sending and receiving He has Just
completed practical experiments between
his house at one end of the city and g
station at the other end. two miles
away. with most satisfactory results
Eighteen and twenty years ago Father
Murgas took high honOrs IT, Bavarian
university. and later at Vienna for ais
work in electrical science. and for .he
last seven years he has been engaged
on the system of wireless telegraphy
which ne has just perfected.
He has at the same time established
large congregation here and built a
church Most of the week he has de-
voted 10 his workshop, which is in the
rear of the parsonage. If he derives any
money from his invention ne viii devote
il 10 the church.
The Washington times., 1904-05-18
DOMINICAN PLAN
TO KILL EXILES
Decree of Death to Those
Landing Without Leave.
ONE PORTO RICAN EXECUTED
Secretary Hay to BE Appealed to IL
Stay Imposition of Penalty
on Another

SAN JUAN. P. R.. May 8.-It Is not
Improbable that the facts concerning
the recent shooting of a Porto Rican,
Antonio PadrO. in Santo Domingo, by
order of President Morales, viii be laid
before Secretary of State Hay, through
Governor Hunt, to insure future pro-
lection for Porto Ricans IN Santo Do
mingo.
1t Is reported that Padre was Illegally
put TO death and was entitled to the
protection of the United States Govern
ment. 1t is also said that another
Porto Rican is now in jail and in danger
of execution
The decree issued by President Nor
ales of San Domingo. providing that
any exiled person landing on Dominican
territory without permission of the gov
eminent be summarily shot. has caused
a deep impression among the Dominican
colony throughout Porto Rico II is
believed that this decree will be used
as a pretext for personal revenge in
killing persons right and left.
The Washington times., 1904-05-18
ALEXANDRIA NEWS NOTES

ALEXANDRIA. Va. May 1S.-The text
book committee appointed by the city
school board to select school books for
the public schools of Alexandria me-
last night in their room of the city
school board, in the Peabody Building.
Superintendent X Kemper presided. and
ex-MayOr Thompson acted as secretary.
In the superintendent Office below, a
large number Of attorneys and book
agents had assembled.
After consideration, the committee de
termined that the time at their dis
posal would not permit any conference
with book agents and attorneys. and
that they would proceed at once to Sc
lect the books 10 be used. The selec-
ton was made as follows:
Holton's Primer MerriWs Spe,ler.
Thomas Blanks for Writing Spelling.
O'Neais Dictation Blanks for Punctua-
ton. Gilbert & Arnolds Stepping Stones
10 Literature, in seven books. Cook ?
Virginia, Cookies Stories Of the Old Do
oinion, Maury's Manual of Geograph.
Virginia edition; Maury's Eel gnentary
Geography, Language Through Nature.
Literature and Art; Hyde's Grammar. IN
two books; Cutters Physiology two
books: Colaw & E.lwood's Arithmetics.
Magilrs History OF Virginia. Smithey' 8
History Of Virginia, Jones School His
tory Of the United States, Lees Primary.
History of the United States, Smithey' $
Civil Government OF Virginia, the Heath
Vertical and the Graphic Slant Writing
Books thompson Short Course in
Drawing, Augsburg's Course in Drawing.
American System Of Music, Tappan's
Story Of English History Webster's Die
4 y az al zrFrt ~ to-
Heaths Readers. Literary Masterpieces
This list will be sent in the course of
a few days 10 the State board Of edu-
cation at Richmond who viii examine
and Il they approve VIII declare these
books 10 be the official books Of the
gcbpp1g IN s Iav4r drfo
The Washington times., 1904-05-18
HOUSE OF MASON SEEKS
A $3O,0OO,OOO ESTATE
Descendants of Adolf, Who Shaved
Napoleon, Employ Counsel to
Push Their Claim.

NEW YORK. May 1S.-Descendants in
this country Of Adolf Maison. who, it IS
alleged. shaved Napoleon Bonaparte.
have engaged a law firm in Jersey City
TO prove their right to vast estate, in =
Guiding glass works. in France II is
said the estate is valued at $50 OO0
The American claimants are Adolph
Henry Maison. of COZ Lenox Avenue.
Manhattan: Mrs. Mary Olsen. of 122
Webster Avenue. Jersey City; Mrs. An
ma Mooney. of 212 Sherman Avenue
Newark and Charles Maison, Of Allan
tic Highlands. y. J. They are the grand
and at-grandchildren of Adolf Mails
on. His wife. Mary Plum. was maid
in the imperial household
The Washington times., 1904-05-18
GOVERNOR AT MOUNT VERNON.

Gov. Andrew J. Montague. in company
with Gen. Archer Anderson and Cor
poration Attorney Gardner L. Boothe.
Of this city, yesterday afternoon paid
an official visit 20 Mount Vernon. as
members Of the Board Of Visitors Of
that institution. The party passed
through this city on a special car on the
Washington. Alexandria and Mount Yer
non Railway about o'clock yesterday
afternoon.
The party was met in this city by Col.
and Mrs Thomas Smith. Of Warrenton.
and Capt. X. kemper. Of this city. who
accompanied Il 10 Mount Vernon At
The Washington times., 1904-05-18
COULD NOT ENFORCE
TEET0TALISM ON ISTHMUS

Admiral Walker chairman of the
Isthmian Canal Commission. does not
lay any stress on the movement which
q number OF temperance organizations
have set in motion with a view 10 max
territor.
Admiral Walker thinks such a course
would be absurd. as il would be lmpOssl-
bic 20 enforce the regulations. The
drink situation on the isthmus he does
not regard as a serious one. While The
people use light wines and beer very
SCI orally. there is comparatively little
or UnEenness.
The Washington times., 1904-05-18
SOUTHERN METHODIsTs WIN.

An interesting and exciting game Of
baseball was played at the fair grounds
yesterday afternoon between the mines
Of the Southern Methodist and the
Methodist Protestant Sunday Schools
The game resulted in a victory for the
Southern nine by score of II to T.
The game was lost in the last inni1g
by the Methodist Protestant nine on ac-
count OF errors on the part OF the short
stop and the catcher The batteries
FOR tie Southern were Campbell and
Chilcott, and for the Methodist Protes-
tant. Hicks and Glasgow
The Washington times., 1904-05-18
CONCERNS INCORPORATED
UNDER DISTRICT LAWS

Certificates for the incorporation of
the following named enterprises have
been recorded.
The Joy Detective Service; capital
stock, s2,0oo. Incorporators: Frank JOY,
PittsburG Pa: Thomas NJ Price, and
Frank ID. Blackstone District OF Co
iu.-bia.
The Washington Storage Company;
capital stock $50, 600. incorporates +:
George O. Smith. Charles F. Nesbit
Charlotte II. Croker, d. +. Harris,
John 3. Sleman. jr-, a. R Severn, and
Charles NJ. Campbell.
The Bassler Mining Milling Company
capital stock. $50J,000 IncorpOrators. R.
s. Donaldson. r. ". Mccormick. and
James F. SheDDersOu.
The Washington times., 1904-05-18
THROWS STONES AT TRAIN.

1t is reported in this city that as train
No. 80, on the Southern Railway, was
passing Addison Heights last night. a
stone was thrown through one of the
windows Of q passenger coach. striking
a little child and slightly inJuring it..
This is the third time that passenger
cars have been assaulted with rocks
within the past twenty-four hours A
train on the electric railway and two on
the Southern Railway were stoned last
Monday night.
The Washington times., 1904-05-18
CHARLES IGNATIUs DEAD.

Charles William IgEatius a molder.
died at the Alexandria Hospital last
night of meningitis. Mr. Ignatius was
a native of Cincinnati and was the son
Of Charles Ignatius Of that place. He
was nineteen years Of age and was sent
10 the hospital from lower Fairfax
county where he had beer taken sick
some weeks ago. His body was sent
TO his former home ia Cincinnati by
Undertaken Domaine.
The Washington times., 1904-05-18
Gettysburg and Pen Mar.

Special Decoration Day excursion viz
Pennsylvania Railroad on Decoration
Day Monday. May 80 the Pennsylvania
Railroad COMPANY viii run a special
excursion 10 Gettysburg and Pen Mar.
leaving Washington DN special tra.4
a N. Returning. special train viii
leave Gettysburg al 5:45 p. m. Per- Mar.
GOO ,. m. Round trip tickets 81 from
Washington 10 either Gettysburg or Pen
Mar.
The Washington times., 1904-05-18

Mount Vernon they were received by
Mr.. Dodge. the superintendent of Mount
Vernon. who, in turn, introduced them
to the board OF regents Governor Mon
tague made an address to the regents.
Mrs. Townsend ana ex-senator Mander-
son responded 10 the governor. After
spending about an hour at Mount Yer
non the party returned, passing Though
this city about o'clock
The Washington times., 1904-05-18
STRYCHNlNE TABLETS
KILL BABY SUMSER

PHILADELPHIA. May 1S-Two-yea--
old Frederick w. Sumser is dead at his
home. 40ls Reno Street, from strychnine
poisoning. The baby got tablets con
tanning the poison from a bureau draw
CT. while playing around the house.
Death came in "A few hours after it
had been discovered that the child had
swallowed the tablets
The Washington times., 1904-05-18
ARE ELECTING
EIGHT BISHOPS
MethOdists Fill Vacant
High Places.
CANDIDATES ARE NUMEROUS
Dr.. Buckley Announces Views of Com
mittee on Episcopacy-BallOting
This Morning.

Los ANGELES. May 1S.-Bailots are
being cast today for eight new bishops
By the Methodist Episcopal General Con-
ference
Six of these will supplant those who
are about to retire-including Bishop
Merrill. whose withdrawal was volun-
tary-and two will nil vacancies caused
by death
There Was little opposition to the re-
port of the committee on episcopacy on
the matter yesterday. ana it was
adopted
Opinions of the Committee.
DR. Buckley said many members of the
committee had favored the election OF
only six bishops. but a still larger num-
Der wanted eight
The committee asked the board of
bishops to give their opinion on the
number of new bishops and they had
favored seven.
He had, however, carefully considered
the matter. taking into account ages
and condition of the present board of
bishops. and had concluded II would not
be well 10 overworl any member of the
board of bishops Therefore. he had
favored eight which was the recon-
mendation of the committee.
Candidate List Grows.
On the eve of election of bishops the
list OF candidates grows. Probably
twenty names have been suggested in
connection with this high Office.
Among those announced as strong pos
sibiliues are DR., George Edward Reed,
president of Dickinson College, Carlisle,
Pa. and Dr. T. B. Ford. of Oregon.
The election of the eight bishops be-
gan tins morning. and is expected TO
occupy considerable time Under the
rules of the conference there are 10
nominations, the delegates being allow
ed 10 vote Tor WhOmsOeVer they wish
The Washington times., 1904-05-18
DROVE HIM TO SUICIDE.

PITTSBURG. May Because a hUr-
dy-gurdy operator played "Bedelia" in
front of his house today. John Hender-
son. seventy-tAree years old. using q
brick. drove a pair of scissors into hi;
breast and killed himself
The Washington times., 1904-05-18
We Are for the Public.

IL has suffered long for the want of
high-grade butter. The introduction OF
Elk Grove Creamery PasteuriZed Butter
has made everyone feel good. All like it,
It's pure and rich. Al your grocer's.
The Washington times., 1904-05-18
FLAG LAW is INVALID.

ALBANY. y. Y. May 1s.-The court OF
appeals has declared unconstitutional
that portion Of The flag law which pro-
hibits the use Of the American flag for
advertising purposes.
The Washington times., 1904-05-18
SULTAN OF MOROCCO
REFUSES PRETENDER

PARIS. May l&-A telegram from
LaEamarino, Algeria. states that the
lTetcnder's followers attacked the
troops OF the Sultan of Morocco near
I laa ana were repulsed with great loss.
The Washington times., 1904-05-18
NEW WANT AID. BRANCH.

A new Times Want Ad. Branch Of
nee has been opened in the OrioIe
Pharmacy, at the northwest corner OF
Eleventh Street and Pennsylvania Ave
nue. southeast Want advertisements
for The Daily and Sunday Times viii
be received at the regular office rates.
The Washington times., 1904-05-18
Floral Designs of Surprising Beauty

You can always depend on Pettin,
1924 r.
The Washington times., 1904-05-18
A Bank Account Is Essential

To the proper conduct of business. Open
an account with Union Trust & Storage
Co. I414 + st. per cent interest.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-15

the question of equalizing wages. Now
carriers at first-class Offices receive
more pay than Is allowed carriers at
second-class Offices. The latter cannot
understand the logic Of the arrange
ment as the working hours are the
same and the work Is equally as diff
cult at first-class and second class Of
fices. The organization Of state ASSOC
Citations will have the effect Of bring
ing this proposition to the attention
Of the federal authorities, and second
class carriers hope to be able to show
the department officials that they are
entitled to as.much pay as feIlow-car-
riers In the larger cities. There are
five carriers and one substitute mere.
Two additional carriers and clerk are
badly needed at the Astoria Office.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-15

A few days ago a stranger dropped
In at Madison's Eleventh street cigar
store and engaged Ross Trullinger in
conversation. Ross found the stranger
most congenial fellow, with plenty
OF interesting anecdotes to relate. Fnal-
ly the two began discussing card tricks
which reminded the stranger that he
had a trick Of rare merit. He took
from his pocket deck Of cards, which
he shuffied industriously for few mo-
ments. Then he asked Ross to select
a card out Of the deck. The queen OF
clubs was selected. Now, replace the
card anywhere" said the stranger. and
Ross complied. The stranger again
shusfies the cards. The shuttle was 'on
the square" and Ross was morally GER
tain the trickster had not seen the card.
After shufiiing the cards the stranger
asked Ross to select card, promising
him the card would be the one he had
originally selected. OF course, 1t was
Ross grabbed the deck from the stran-
gers hand and hasty examination
showed that II was made up of So
queens Of clubs.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-15

Now that a presidential election is
approaching. the old question as to
whether or not the resident OF another
state can vote here has been raised.
Under the laws of Oregon. voter must
have resided in the state for six months
and he must have registered. II he
has failed to register. then his vote
must be sworn in, and six freeholders
(registered voters. who pay taxes) must
swear that he has lived in the state for
the time named The resident Of an
other state cannot vote in oregon, al
though there ir a widespread belief that
he can. Oregon and one or two other
states of the union permit men to vote
who have taken out their first papers
have declared their intention Of be-
coming citizens. This feature OF the
law is an absurdity. for the reason that
the general government does not re-
gard such persons as citizens. Men
who have declared their intention to
become citizens cannot be drafted into
the army. are exempt from jury duty,
and are not entitled to the protection
that the government affords full
fiedged citizens II such persons should
be indicted for felony they could de-
mand to be tried In the federal court
The rule in Oregon creates condi-
tion whereby persons are able to take
part In the enactment of laws to which
they are not subject. It is not un-
likely that the provision in question
will be repealed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-15

John Fox yesterday received a wire
from Peter Kruse. who is at Chicago,
conveying the information that the
packing house of Libby, Mcneil &
Libby had accepted the can body-mak
Ing machine which is manufactured at
the Astoria Iron Works and ordered
six machines. The machine accepted
had been sent to Chicago on trial and
the big firm was so well pleased with
II that six additional machines were
ordered. This machine is a recent in
vention and promises soon to make its
way into every concern Of importance
In America. 1t is manufactured only
at Astoria.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-15
--sf--e----4--Aai--- .rs'--------s -
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
Parker House.

Mrs. H. e. Helm and child, Spokane
Wash.
w. II. Pope, Portland.
W. e. Clancy. Chinook,
S. J. Rafferty. Mountain Dale, Ore.
John A. Wilson, Portland.
G. G. Strata, Portland.
]. B. Holmes, Portland.
d. Mcvean, Portland.
]. e. Westin, Portland.
Geo. Hammond, Portland.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-15

Fletcher 8. Mulllgan, q tailor In the
employ OF Dickinson a Allen. was ar
rested yesterday afternoon on a charge
of having stolen several suit patterns
from the store. Mulligan, who admits
hla guilt, was committed to the county
iail In default Of siO0 bail.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-15

The bar was again very rough yea
terday and shipping was at a stand
atill. The Manzanita attempted Thurs
day and yesterday TO cross out with
supplies for the lightship, but the
weather was 10 rough she could not
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-15

At . o'clock this morning the resery-
cd seat sale opens at Gritin's book
store for the initial performance OF the
Humphrey Chapman company at Fish
ers' next Monday evening. The sensa-
tional comedy drama. Buried at Sea-"
win be produced. with all the scenery
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-15

The ladies Of the guild of Grace
church Will hold their annual sale OF
useful and fancy articles on Thursday,
December 8. The sale will take place
In the basement of the church and the
ladies' promise to display an unusually
attractive line Of goods
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-15

While the tug Samson was towing
two empty barges up from Fort stew
ems Thursday night the barges bump
ed into the owcene. which is discharg-
Ing coal at the Elmore bunkers. The
vessel was not damaged. but few
splinters were knocked from the sIdes
OF the barges.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-15

Little red shoes for fat babies, fine,
dressy. stylish shoes for elegant ladies',
strong. dependable shoes for working
men. and a whole raft OF new stock
rubber boots and shoes will be sold
at bedrock prices to all corners at the
leading shoe store. Peterson G. Brown.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-15

Just arrived--A new lot OF imported
Miichner herring, Norwegian mack
erel, etc, at the well-known and pop
ular Bond street Ash market. No. III
Bond street A complete assortment
OF smoked. salt and canned and fresh
flsh fresh eggs. cheese. fruit. etc. ETC.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-15

There will be no Sunday school at
the Baptist church tomorrow, and no
preaching except short service be-
ginning at 1o:3o and ending In time
to permit the congregation to hear
Or. Ray Palmer at the Presbyterian
church at IL. In the evening the b.
Y. p. U. viii meet as usual at $3.50,
and everyone will attend the gospel
services led by DR.. Ray Palmer at the
Presbyterian church. beginning at 1880.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-15

A certificate OF approval Of the linz
provement Of Franklin avenue from
Twelfth to Seventeenth street was fled
yesterday with Auditor Anderson.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-15

DR.. NJ. ]. Patton will be at his ONCE
today after spending short vacation
Mt Seaside. and expects to resume his
practice within a week. The doctor
has been suffering from nervous pros
tration.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-15

Girls are now acting as clerks In
Portland cigar stores. This is an in
novation at Portland and has attracted
more or less notice. In the Imperial
hotel. where a cigar store has just
been installed. two pretty girls attend
10 the wants of smokers. Other stores
are to follow suit and the prediction IL
made that girls will soon replace men.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-15

Longs and wellman, Peck & Co.'S
new pack OF olives are the finest bot
tied goods ever shown In the city. We
have them, both stuffed and plain
olives, and they are choice. Astoria
Grocery, 52s Commercial street.
Phone Gsi.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-15

and mechanical effects used In produce
tions In the larger cities. Popular
prices. 2b cents and SO cents, viii pre-
vail during the week.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-15

Mrs. Timothy J. Kelly was Yesterday
appointed Administrative Of the estate
OF r, ]. Kelly. deceased. The estate
In valued at $4,000 and the bonds Of the
Administrative were fixed at $4,000.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-15

The Imperial oyster house 10 pre-
pared 70 furnish shoaiwatsr bay oys-
tiers In quantities of pints and quarts
TO supply the family trade. Colonial
oysters always on hand.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-15

An Astorlan who went down TO the
mouth Of the river yesterday states
that the jetty Is not very badly dam
aged an the result OF the recent storm,
and that those portions carried out
were of the old work. All of the new
work withstood the fury Of the gale.
The gentleman expressed the opinion
that less than 1000 feet OF the trestle-
work was carried away, and he seemed
confident that the accident would not
delay work.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-15

elias Tervo. native Of Finland, yes.
terday declared his intention Of be.
coming citizen OF the United States
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-15

Say. that old hat can be cleaned.
blocked and retrimmed to look nearly
like new ut 4ss Commercial street
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-15

Where are you going? Why, to have
my hat cleansed, like new at 4ss COM
mercial street.