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The Washington times., 1904-04-25
WOMAN DROVE
VOTERS TO POLLS
Hitched Up a Team and Carried Her
Sisters From Their Homes
to Voting Place.

ST. LOUIS. No. April 25.-Mrs. Nora
Grault. of Centerville Station township.
Ill, played an important part in the
recent school election Of her district.
Under the laws of Illinois women are
permitted 10 vote at school elections. but
these elections are always held on Sat
urday. women's busiest day. Many wo-
men DESTROYS Of voting dislike 70 leave
their work and go long distances to the
polls. which IS necessary in the district
where Mrs Grault lives.
Interest in the election in Mrs
Grault's district was intense, as the Op-
posing candidates We're a Sunday school
teacher and a man who favored the
saloon. Mrs. Grault determined that the
women should vote. To help them dc
so she hitched up her team and made
trips TO and from the schoolhouse where
the election was held. She drove at such
speed that the women were not kept
long from their work. Her candidate
was elected
The Washington times., 1904-04-25
RECOMMENDS AWARD
OF CABLE CONTRACT

Gen. A. ". Greeiy CHIEF OF the Sig
nal Corps. has recommended that the
contract for 625 miles of submarine
cable to be used in laying the cable be-
tween Valdez and Sitka. Alaska. be
awarded 10 the Safety Insulated Wire
and Gable Company, of New York
The cable viii probably be laid this
summer It viii be sent from New
York to Seattle by rail. There the
United States cable ship Burnside will
receive the cable, and carry it to
Alaskan waters.
The Burnside is now at Nazasaki
on its way 10 Seattle.
The Washington times., 1904-04-25
URGE REGISTRATION OF NURSES

WILKESBARRE, Pa, April 70
The Graduate Nurses Assoclatloi' u
Pennsylvania. in convention, urgeo rec
islation in favor Of registration OF al
graduate nurses
The Washington times., 1904-04-25
.STEWED APPLE VOODOO
BATH COST NEAT SUN
Woman Says 1t Was Guaranteed Il
Remove Spell-Ill for
Some Years,

MILFORD. Del. April 25.-Longo Mas
tro. an alleged voodoo doctor, was given
hearing here today on a charge pre-
ferred by Mrs. J. P. farrell. The wo-
man said that she had been i'll some
years, and that MAESTRO told her that she
had had a bad spell placed on her by
some unknown person, and that for $50
he would remove il.
1t is alleged that she paid the man $50
and that he bathed her head with
stewed apples and with some herbs and
declared that she would be well in nine
days. gag
Judge Charles G. Fisher sent MAESTRO
to the Sussex county Jail.
The Washington times., 1904-04-25
DIVORCES EASY IN JAPAN.

TOKYO. April ga statistical pam
phlet states that a japanese may di-
vorce his wife for talking too much.
The latest annual figures show that.
with fewer than $4,000 japanese mar
riages reported in the year, there were
more than 5000 divorces.
The Washington times., 1904-04-25
COMP ANION OF BATH
SUES FOR EXPENSES
Sheriff of Tippecanoe County Wants
Pay for Soap and Towels Used
in Washing Prisoners.

LAFAYETTE. Ind. April 25.-One Of
the most peculiar lawsuits in the legal
history of TippecanOe county was filed
in the circuit court by former Sheriff
Joseph Foresman, who asks the court TO
reverse the decision of the board of
county commissioners, who disallowed
his claim for Sl66.6S for bathing prisoners
at the county jail for the ten months
ending January :
The county cor ssioners say that
the sherins remULe alton for bathing
prisoners was covered in the general al
lowance. but the official declares he was
obliged to buy soap and towels from his
regular salary.
The Washington times., 1904-04-25
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
GIVES EVENING CONCERT
Miss King and Miss Muller Soloists
Interesting Program.

The regular Sunday night concert BY
the Washington Symphony Orchestra
was given last night at Chase's Theater.
The customary overture was Suppe's
''Leichte Cavalerie." and a series Of
other interesting numbers made up the
program. Johann Strauss popular
waltz wiener Blut" was among the
gems Of the program, and Massanets
Virgins Prayer and the Moszkowski
group won hearty recalls.
Two soloists assisted the orchestra.
They were Miss King, viOlinist. whose
Interpretation Of the Svensden RomanZa.
and Miss Muller. soprano. whose sing
ing of the jewel song from Faust"
were the most popular numbers on the
prOgram.
The Washington times., 1904-04-25

NORFOLK. Va, April 25.-Jerry Dan
iels, a shad fisherman of Manteo, y. G,
reports a thrilling battle with whale
TO the south Of Hatteras. Daniels, after
fighting three-quarter Of an hour, says
he succeeded in putting the monster to
fight.
Daniels. who owns a smack. had just
finished his haul. and was making for
port when to the stern of the vessel he
saw the whale bearing down on him.
the mouth OF the big fish wide open. He
spread all sail and headed for deep
The Washington times., 1904-04-25
Lone Fisherman Fights;
Put Whale to Flight
Salt Water Disciple of Walton, With Reputa-
ton for VeraCiN Spins Weird Yarn
of a Sea LeViathan.

water, with the whale in pursuit. madly
flashing the water
The fisherman, when the whale was in
reach. seized a bOathoOk and dealt the
leviathan q terrific blow over the head.
The whale, undauntcd. showed fight. but
he worsted the big fish, which disap-
poured beneath the surface.
Daniels was eXha usted at the conclu-
sion of the battle. He says the whale
was some seventy-fiVe feet in length.
Schools of whales were sighted last
week OFF Virginia Beach headed north.
Daniels reputation for veracity is said
TO be of the best.
The Washington times., 1904-04-25
UNABLE TO ATTEND
ATHENS CENTENNIAL

General Grosvenor of Ohio called at
the White House today to ask the
President TO participate in exercises to
be held at Athens, Ohio. commencing
June II, when both town and univer-
sity located there viii celebrate their
hundredth anniversary with a week 3
ceremonies. The President was obliged
10 decline the invitation.
The Washington times., 1904-04-25
A General Banking Business

is transacted by Union Trust and StOT-
age Co., 14l4 + ST. NV. Interest paid on
deposits subject to check at will.
The Washington times., 1904-04-25
CEMETERY CHIEFS
DISMISS FOREMAN
They Think Him Perhaps a
Dangerous Man.
SAYS I'HE KNEW TOO MUCH"
Committee Appointed at Meeting Of Lot
Holders Will Push Investiga-
ton Promptly.
SAYS "HE KNEW TOO MUCH

Further developments in the Rock
Creek Cemetery controversy have re-
suited IN the summary dismissal Of the
foreman, Charles l.. Myers. who was
called up by the superintendent and told
that mis- services were no longer wanted
Foreman Myers says that the cause
for his discharge was because he knew
too much % They thought 1 was dam
serous man TO have around the place,
he said, he cause in my capacity as d.
rector OF the workmen 1 had discovered
too much croOkedness."
viii Push Matters.
1--WE shall push this matter to an in
vestigation," 1t was said yesterday by a
member Of the committee appointed by
the mass meeting of lot owners on Fri
day night 10 wait on the Rev Dr. Buck.
pastor OF St. PauTs Church. 1t was
further stated that the committee was
now organized and would soon make a
report as to the result of their investiga-
lions to another meeting OF lot owners
to be held at the Riggs House. At the
first meeting II was declared that Legal
steps 10 compel the cemetery AUTHORITIES
to recognize their rights would De
taken by the lot owners unless they 90
tanned satisfaction through the investi-
cation now asked for.
The Washington times., 1904-01-11
SEEKING NEW STREETS
IN LEXINGTON DISTRICT
Citizens Appear Before the
District Commissioners.
BLOCKED BY THE RAILROADS
All Thoroughfares Leading to the South
Closed to Benefit The New
Union Station.

The opening of and T Streets north
east. between Second Street and Lincoln
Avenue, was discussed at a public hear
ing granted today to the members OF
thc North Capitol and lexington Citi-
zens' Association, by the District Com
missioners. At the conclusion of the
hearing the Commissioners took the
matter under consideration.
A House bill providing for the open
ing OF Street was considered by the
Commissioners last week, and letter
opposing the extension was sent to the
chairmen of the House and Senate Com
mittees on District Affairs.
The only reason given for the opposi-
ton is lack of funds.
Those representing the association at
the hearing were Irwin B. Linton, DR..
Flournoy Menefee, Herman E. Blau, ].
S. Potter. John o. Lane, A. o. Tingley,
and Orrin j. Field.
Mr.. Blau, in an address, said the only
streets affording an outlet to the city
from lexington on the south have been
closed and given TO the railroad COM
panies in connection with the Union
Station work. The closing of these
streets. he said. has retarded the dc
velopment of the section. AS cOmpen-
sation. Mr.. Blau argued that s and 7
Streets should be opened up.
Remarks to the same effect were made
by Mr.. Linton, Mr.. Potter, Mr.. Lane,
and DR.. Menefee.
The Washington times., 1904-01-11
NO MONEY AVAILABLE
FOR 9TH ST. EXTENSION
Commissioners Plead the
Empty POcketbOOk.
COST OF THE LAND, $4,000
Authorities of Catholic University Will
Probably Not Be Willing to Dedi-
cate Thoroughfare.

An empty pOcketbook is the reason
given by the District Commissioners for
declining TO approve House of Repre-
sentatives bill 81, For the extension
of Eighth STREET northeast" recently
submitted to them for their considera-
ton.
In their letter forwarded to Congress
today. the Commissioners say:
IF the proposed street is condemned
it will open up a section of the Dis
trict which is now without outlet, and
from this point of view is desirable
The estimated cost of the land is Sl5 co.,
and ii seems to be the intention of
the bill that half of this cost should be
assessed against the adjacent property,
but this intention is not well expressed.
About one-third of the proposed street
would pass through ground owned by
the Catholic University. All the re-
mainder. the Commissioners are inform
ed, the property owners will dedicate
for public use
1T is probable that the authorities of
the Catholic University will not dedi-
cate the portion passing through their
property, as the advantage the street
will be to them is not so great. The
cost of opening the street through this
part is estimated at about $1,000.
The Commissioners are in favor of
opening the street, but on account of
the present state of District finances
do not recommend it at the present time.
If il is the intention to pass the BILL
however, IL should be amended so as to
provide that the street north of the
Catholic University shall be dedicated. >"
The Washington times., 1904-01-11
MAN FALLS THREE STORIES
AND Is SERIOUSLY INJURED

Working at his trade of carpenter on
the roof of a new building at Princeton
Street and Brightwood Avenue north
west, Robert Williams made a mis-
step and fell three stories to the base
ment. He was picked up I'm an uncon-
scious condition and hurried to Freed
mans Hospital in the patrol wagon of
the Eighth precinct
AT the hospital DR.. Warfield found
that both arms were broken at the
elbow. and both fractures were com
pound. There are also scalp wounds
and evidences of internal injuries. and
there is a strong suspicion that the skull
is fractured at the base of the brain
No hope is entertained for the man s
recovery
The Washington times., 1904-01-11
CONSUMPTION CLAIMS
1872 PERSONS A YEAR
Dr.. Van Schaick Deplores Fact That No
Municipal Hospital Exists
for It's Treatment.

In the District OF Columbia there is
one disease. alarming in proportions,
deadly in effect, contagious in nature
to which little attention has been paid
and FOR which no provision has been
made. That disease is tuberculosis. In
this small district. 1872 persons die each
year from it's effects. Twenty-one TO
twenty-three hundred patients are now
battling against its onset. Some are
amid poverty. and they have nowhere
10 GO.
This is a pertinent extract from the
sermon delivered last night at the
Church of Our Father. by the Rev.
John Van Schaick. DR.. Won Schaick's
Sunday evening sermons. for many
months. have been a series Of lessons
on needed municipal improvements. and
his plea last night for a hospital for
consumptives should prove a strong
argument for Congressional appropria-
ton.
we have hospitals" ne continued,
''but the hospitals do not take con-
sumptives. With the exception of a few
beds in the Washington Asylum Hos
pital. they are barred out. They are
left 10 suffer and die. Worse than that,
they are left to poison the air. con-
taminate dwellings. spread the contagion
far and wide"
The Washington times., 1904-01-11
ASSOCIATED CHARITIES
RECEIVES CONTRIBUTIONS

John JOY Edison. treasurer Of the
Associated Charities. has received the
following contributions to the work
of the association:
Francis 3. Austin. so; Com. George
II. Peters. L. S. n. 50; A. & A. S. Rite.
Thirty-third Degree Free Masonry, $50;
lie Grand Powers. s.. Mrs. Sarah MCC.
Spofford. s.: A. J. Solomon. SO. Ben
jamin i. Davis. -: Col. George L.
Andrews. so; Mrs. Ada Dorsey. s.; Mrs.
Virginia l. W. Fox. SIS; Daniel /.
Hazard. $40: M +. s." 81; -. r Bit
finger. s.. Henry J.. Blair. SO: Mrs.
James Mcmillan. $50: O. G. Staples.
So. prof. Charles r Wheeler. SO: a.
and c." $50; Miss Virginia +. Dade
s.; Prot. +. A Fay. S.; Cash, So;
Joseph x. McCammon. SO; @. X. Rob
erts. s.: Miss Matilda James. SO; Miss
l.. r. James. s..
The Washington times., 1904-01-11
NEW FIRE TRUCK G
SOON TO Be INSTALLED
VIII Give Southeast Section
Good Service.
IN IMPORTANT TERRITORY
Chief Belt Thinks 1t Can Be Made of
Use "All Around
Suburbs"
IN IMPORTANT TERRITORY

The installation of new truck in
Eighth Street, between d and + Streets
southeast. will be. according to Fire
Chief Belt, one of the best moves on
the part of the Fire Department that
has been taken in some time.
Several years ago ground at this point
was donated for the express purpose Of
erecting a new truck house, and the
house itself is now nearly completed.
In about two months. if the plans 40
forward according to the present ar
rangement. the truck will be installed
and force of eleven men will be de-
tailed to take charge of il. 1t has not
been settled yet who these men viii be,
but they viii be draughted from ex-
perienced members of the Fire Depart
ment now doing duty at other truck
houses throughout the city. on the LIST
Of last July ten new men were APP
pointed to positions i'm the department
and were assigned to different houses
in order that they might be broken in
by the time it became necessary to
draft experienced men to take charge of
the new truck house.
Covers Important Territory.
The new truck viii be called Truck G.
and when IL is Installed and in work
ing order 1t will cover one Of the most
important territories in Washington. and
will relieve Truck A from the heavy
responsibility IL now has in covering
very large and important section.
Under the existing condition of ar
fairs the territory which Truck A has
to look out for is that in which are stu
ated the Capitol, the Congressional Lii
brary. Providence Hospital, Little Sis
a V~.e- =.
Asylum. German Orphan Asylum. navy
yard, the Baltimore and Ohio station.
the Maltby Building. where the offices
OF many Senators are located. and sew
eral hotels and apartment houses.
What Chief Belt Says.
When you think of how important
this territory is" said Chhief Engineer
Belt you can see at once how glad
am that there is to be new truck to
help out Truck A. With Truck G To-
Gated in Eighth Street, between d and
Z southeast. it will be in a position to
do great work We will have a light
truck that can get anywhere. and get
there in a hurry. 1t can go all around
the suburbs, over rough roads, and
through such places as the insane asy
lum grounds. From its point OF location
sixteen minutes. whereas it would take
Truck A twenty-five. Every second is
worth an untold amount in fire. as
often water can be applied at a critical
moment and check the spread of the
fire. whereas if ii were put in the same
place two seconds later IL would do no
earthly good.
In Reach of Big Buildings
Truck G can get TO the Capitol IN
about Tour minutes; to the navy yard
ir about two and half, and the Provi-
dence Hospital in less time than that.
The truck is now in the shops of the
McDermott Carriage Company, almost
ready to be put in use. AS soon as all
the arrangements are completed, which
will be in about two months, we will
have her installed. and the people of
Southeast Washington wiz have good
fire service as that of any other part of
the city
The Washington times., 1904-01-11
SERVICES IN CHURCHES.

At Christ Episcopal Church yesterday
the Rev. p X. Massie occupied the pull
pit at the morning service. and the
Rev. A. r. Berkley preached at the
evening service.
The Rev. Mr.. Schroeder occupied the
pulpit at the Emmanuel Lutheran
Church at $3.50 D. m.
At the first Baptist Church. which is
still without a pastor. the Rev. DR..
Hunt having resigned. and no one hav-
ing as yet been called to fill his place.
the Rev. George Braxton Taylor, OF the
HoliiRs Institute. at Hollins. Va, con-
Quoted all the services.
At the Railroad Reading Room, Rich
ard Morgan conducted the services ct
p. m.
The Washington times., 1904-01-11
BY REV. FIR. PoNTUR
How a Young Woman of His Parish
Was Cured of Consumption by
Father Johns Medicine.

Writing from La Fargeville. \. Y
the Rev. FIR. Joseph Pontur, Of St
Johns Parish. said: "One of my parish
icners, almost respondent of ever get
constructive. upon nv firm advice is
using Father Johns Medicine, and since
has been constantly improving. to the
great Joy OF her parents end friends"
Four months later, tire Rev. Err
Pontur writes: The young woman re-
ferred TO in my previous letter, who was
given up by all the doctors as a con-
sumptive, continues to improve wonder
fully by using Father Johns Medicine
Cures colds and all throat and lung
diseases
The Washington times., 1904-01-11
MAYORS BUSY DAY.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Jan. lin the
mayors court, the Hon. George L.
Simpson presiding, he following cases
were disposed of this morning:
d. II. Kelly. arrested by Policeman
Sherwood. charged with being drunk
and disorderly. was fined s..
Andrew Lomax. "a negro, arrested by
Policemen Smith and Henderson,
charged with assaulting Alice Washing
ton. a negress, was fined s..
Mary Ellen Brookes, a negress. ar
rested by Policemen Smith and May
hew, charged with stealing s. from
John Tuggle, a negro. was fined s..
The Washington times., 1904-01-11
Information for Fishermen

The condition Of the water at Great
Falls is clear.
From Harpers Ferry come reports
that the Potomac and Shenandoah are
both clear at that point
William fancy. of Georgetown, yester-
day caught a three-pound bass at Great
Falls. Bass are reported to be scarce in
that vicinity at present
Richard Green and Green Carter yes
terday caught a carp weighing four
pounds near the Aqueduct Bridge,
through a hole in the ice
The Washington times., 1904-01-11
Ube Uilnes.
ADJUSTMENTS OF THE DAY.

NATIONAIs-Annie Russell in Mice
and Men." S:l5 p. m.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Wilson in ''Ermi-
ME, S:15 p. IN.
LAFAYETTE-Kell S:15 p. m.
CHASE S-VaudevilIe, 2:15 and sis p. m.
ACADEMY-'Across the Pacific" 5
p. m.
EMPIRE-''wealth and Poverty" 2 and
y. m.
LYCEUM-Rentz-Sa Company, 2:15
and Sis p. m.
NEW WILLARD BALLROOM-Annu
Charity Ball. $3.50 D. m.
The Washington times., 1904-01-11
Grade Crossing Objectionable.
ALEXANDRIA 5yEWS NOTES
NEW SMALLPOX CASES

Several new cases of smallpox having
made their appearance in this city with
in the last few days, meeting of the
board of health has been called for to-
morrow afternoon at 4-c,clock, at the
office Of the secretary, in North Fair
fax Street
The Washington times., 1904-01-11
JANUARY TERM OPEN.

The corporation court. Judge Barley,
opened its January term at the court
house here this morning. The following
grand jury responded:
Lawrence Stabler. Louis Shuman, John
A. Marshall. +. J. Pollard. Benton
Chinn. John w. May. George S. French,
Samuel E. Lindsay. F. NJ. Hamilton.
Worth Hulfsh. Nj. B. Harlow, and
Lewis Mex Bell.
The Washington times., 1904-01-11
BURNING OF A TREE
CALLS OUT DEPARTMENT

tree and a telegraph pole caught
fire yesterday and the department was
called out in each case. The tree was
on the Sherman estate. Thirteenth Street
and Florida Avenue northwest. The pole
was at Florida Avenue and Brentwood
Read.
A slight blaze and much excitement
were caused at the Bureau of Engrav-
ing and Printing by the ignition Of a
bundle of oily rags. The damage was i'm
material.
The Washington times., 1904-01-11
Where HuntSmen
Bag Their Game.

William Hardesty reports having shot.
on Saturday. in Prince George county
Nd. nine rabbits. Cottontails have been
unusually easy TO track in Prince George
recently. because of the thin layer of
snow spread over the hills and valleys
The Washington times., 1904-01-11
NEGRO ROOSEVELT CLUB.

A number of negro Republicans met
at Ais X Street northwest, on Saturday
evening, and after some discussion a
party organization was effected and
resolutions were adopted indorsing the
Administration. A club was organized
TO be known as the Roosevelt and Fair
banks Republican Club of the District
of Columbia. Cornelius Lewis was
elected president; ]. Louis Bryant, sec
rotary; Noble Davis, treasurer.
The Washington times., 1904-01-11
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

John r. Clayton. ID and Mamie =.
Wiseman. bOIn OF Augusta county. Va.
Charles w. Clayton. % and Bertha b.
kayner. 20. both OF Augusta county, Va.
Lawrence r. Sager, 30. New York city,
and Mary r. Phillips. p. District Of Co
lumbia.
The Washington times., 1904-01-11
BREAKs THIGH IN A FALL.

a fall from her hlghchair yesterday
afternoon is responsible for the broken
thigh with which Ivy Poles, a two-year-
old negro child. whose parents live at I
Lambs Court northeast. is a patient at
the Casualty Hospital
The Washington times., 1904-01-11

Want advertisements and subscrip-
lions for The Evening and Sunday Times
viii be received at regular office rates
at the Library Pharmacy, corner Sec
ond Street and Pennsylvania Avenue
southeast.
The Washington times., 1904-01-11
MATINEEs TOMORROW.

CHASE S-Vaudeville, 2:15 p. m.
Across the Pacific 2
=. m.
Wealth and Poverty p.
m.
%.
The Washington times., 1904-01-11
WANT PLANS OF ROAD
BEFORE APPROVING
Commissioners on Entry Of
W., 2. q c. Line.
CAN'T GIVE FINAL OPINION
Proposed Railway Would Touch Ana
costa Road and Establish Objec-
tionable Grade Crossing.

A passive and conditional approval has
been given by the District Commission
ers TO Senate bill 2S12 authorizing the
Washington, Potomac and Chesapeake
Railroad to extend it's tracks into the
District of Columbia. A letter addressed
to Senator Gallinger. chairman OF the
Committee on District Affairs, says:
Ask for Detailed Plans.
Before submitting definite approval
of the location of this road the Commits
sioners desire to have plans submitted
showing in detail grades, etc, as re
quired in the case of other railroads, for
while the bill provides that all plans
shall be approved by the Commission
ers. 1t would be better to have these
plans determined as far as possible in
advance.
This is particularly the case with ref
erence TO the crossing of the Anacostia
Road On the west there is an impor-
tant highway and on the east the high
way extension plans provide for another
highway.
Grade Crossing Objectionable.
"A grade crossing at this point would
be Objectionable. and yet the elimination
of the crossing would be difficult to ac-
complish, and some plan should be
agreed on before authority for the con-
struction is given In order to determine
whether it is practicable. A profile OF
the route should therefore be submitted
TO the Commissioners by the railroad
company before they feel that definite
opinion can be given
The Washington times., 1904-01-11
ONE BOY SLABS ANOTHER
WHILE IN A FIGHT

John Hart. ten years old. and Arthur
Mason, aged eight, had a fight yester-
day at Tenth and X Streets northwest,
in which Hart was stabbed in the
stomach by Mason.
The Hart boys father. who lives AT
442 Massachusetts Avenue, last night re-
ported to the police of the First IRE
cInct that the injury was not serious
and he did not wish to prosecute, so
the matter was dropped
The Washington times., 1904-01-11
EXCURSIONS.
TINES WANT AID BRANCH.

Norfolk and Washington steamer for
Norfolk and Fort Monroe. $50 p. m.