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The Washington times., 1904-01-16
STOPPED THE MESSAGE
TO CATCH THE NEGRO
Quick Work in Arresting Man Wanted
in Virginia.

iBrrr-r-r--.' went tne telephone in
the Anaeostia police station at noon
yesterday.
-Hellol" yelled Policeman Stuart.
picking up the receiver.
Hello! This the substation?" a voice
inquired. On receiving a reply in the
affirmative, the person at the other end
Of the line continued.
This is headquarters. Got a lookout
for you here. Ready?
AT l0:15 o'clock this morning E. d
Cornell. OF BenroIling, Va, reported
that horse and buggy had been
stolen from his place yesterday by d
negro, about forty-three years old, dark
suit, man very black"
Just wait a second" yelled Stuart.
in an excited voice. before the descrip-
ton had been completed. A few mo-
ments later he was again talking to
the operator at Headquarters
What man ?"
Man you were describing in the look
out Happened to look out Of the win
dow while you were talking and saw
the wagon go by. Sneaked out and ar
rested the Griver. He's locked up now.
ANYTHING more you got to say. No?
Good-by."
Stuart didn't wait for an answer. He
the prisoner, and found that his name
is George Anderson, alias Ben Smith.
The prisoner denies his guilt. but as the
horse and buggy are believed TO be the
proDerty OF Cornell. the negro viii be
held pending an investigation.
The Washington times., 1904-01-16
ALEXANDRIA NEWS NOTES

ALEXANDRIA,, Va, Jan. 16.-In the
mayors court, the Hon. George L.
Simpson, presiding. the following cases
were disposed of this morning:
John Johnson. arrested by Policeman
Henderson, charged with disorderly con-
duct. was fined s.
Winfield Johnson, negro. arrested
by Acting Chief of Police Belts. charged
with being drunk and disorderiy. was
fined Sc.
MOCK Branham, negro, arrested
by Policemen Arlington and Nicholson.
charged with assaulting n negress named
Gertrude Cole with a knife. had his case
continued.
The Washington times., 1904-01-16
BIBLICAL TABLEAUX
FOR JEWISH CHARITY

Special efforts are being made to make
the one hundred biblical tableaux which
viii be given at the Lafayette Theater
two weeks frOmtomorrow evening the
finest series of such pictures ever given
In the country. The scenes will all be
taken from the Old Testament and the
entertainment will be under the au-
spices OF the Council OF Jewish Women.
who win devote the proceeds to the
Jewish Orphans Home
The tableaux Will be presented by Mrs
May Whitney Emerson. the author and
artist. who recently returned from
Palestine. Such well known singers as
Mrs. Nellie Wilson Shir-CIifre. Prof. s.
NJ. Fabian, Prof. Anton Kaspar and Ed
ward Droop will contribute to the must.
cal program.
The Washington times., 1904-01-16
MR.. FOLKS TELLS
OF LOCAL SLUNS
Conditions as Serious as
Those in New York.
DANGER TO OTHER SECTIONS
Servants May Carry Disease From Low
Tenements Into Houses of
Employers.

Homer Folks. commissioner of chari-
ties In New York under Mayor Low
made short address before the COM
mittee on housing conditions Of the As
ISOLATED Charities at its last meeting.
Mr.. Folks said he visited none but the
houses of negroes in the slums. and
found In many of them conditions as
serious as in the worst tenement C.s-
tricts of New York. He admitted the
fact that nearly all of the Washington
tenements were one or two stories high
and have windows facing the open air,
making the conditions less dangerous
than they would be in New York
Gould Garry Germs.
Mr.. Folks was particularly struck
with the way the inhabitants of the low
est slums in Washington are brought
into daily contact with people of a bet
ter class. thus enhancing the possibility
of the spread of disease. Cooks. coach
men, and other personal servants are
drawn from the ranks of the slum-dwell-
ers. and are apt to carry to their places
of employment the germs of every
imaginable disease.
In regard to improving the houses OF
the slums Mr.. Folks said il would be n
great mistake to build four or five-story
tenements II there was land enough to
build a number of two-story houses.
Vote Of Thanks.
The committee instructed General Sec
rotary Charles A Weller to prepare a
pamphlet of a popular nature on the
evils of the present tenement system CT
Washington. r. Ross Perry was extend
ed a unanimous vote of thanks for the
brief he prepared on the police power
in Washington. The brief is now ready
for distribution.
Gen. George M Sternberg was au-
thorized TO draw up papers Of incorpor-
alton and then obtain nine other men to
act as directors in the Sanitary Housing
Company. which is to build sanitary
tenements. The committee will meet
again at $3.50 next Wednesday after
noon at 81 G Street northwest, unless
notice to the contrary is given.
The Washington times., 1904-01-16
TWO WILLS FILED
IN PROBATE COURT

,Fhe VIII OF Mary Anderson. dated jan
nary 2 1904. has been offered for pro-
bate. She leaves her estate TO Harriet
NJ Holiday. who is named executrix
Marie Ballman. by her will, dated De-
cember 2. 1902, bequeaths premises 10
g Street southwest 10 her daughter.
Wilhelmina Ballman. The remainder OF
her estate is also left 10 her daughter
in trust for the following purposes: To
pay TO the testatrix's daughters, Mary
Durham. Augusta Ballman. Ella Ball
man. 5000 each; Virgiia Ballmann, $1,000
IL e explained that the last-named ben
ehciary received 81, 900 about ten years
ago.
The Washington times., 1904-01-16
v. P. |. ALUMNI FORM
LOCAL ASSOCIATION

A meeting Of the alumni OF the vir-
ginia Polytechnic Institute was held at
Hotel Fritz Reuter- 10 organize az alum
nj association Of Washington. The meet
ing was largely attended. and great en-
thusiasm was manifested by those pres
ent.
w T. Burnet. 90. presided, and r. J.
Nicely. %. was secretary. The pro-
posed University Club was heartily in
dorsed. and delegates were appointed to
the central committee. meeting was
arranged for the near future. and il Is
desired that all alumni attend. and such
are requested to send their names and
addresses to the secretary. r. ]. Neelv
1895 Riggs Place
The Washington times., 1904-01-16
JURY EXONERATES
COMPANY FROM BLAME
Evidence Shows Contractor Kemp's
Death Was Not Due to ANY
Lack of Warning.

According 70 the verdict Of the coro-
ner's jury this morning William r.
Kemp was accidentally killed by a Bal
timOre and Ohio express train yester-
day and no one was held responsible
for his death.
Kemp was a contractor and builder.
living in Brookland. with shops at 1923
L Street northwest He was killed at
the Bunker Hill Road crossing in
Brookland.
According to the testimony of Gate
man James Cassapole, at that cross
ing for ten years past, Kemp ran under
the gates after they were down. in
an effort to catch a street car for town
A freight train had just passed leaving
the city. and the bell was ringing for
the approaching passenger train, but
it is supposed Kemp did not see the
inbound passenger train and supposed
the bell was ringing for the freight
Kemp was warned by the gateman. who
waved his hands and yelled a command
10 go back This testimony was cor
roborated by William F. Moran. Of 1887
Hartford Street, Brookland, who said
Kemp could have had an unobstructed
view of the track for some distance.
Engineers Statement.
William H Hand. OF Baltimore, en-
gineer OF the train. said ii was Inn
possible to hear the warning bell from
the cab OF the engine. He said he was
running down grade. at a speed of about
nifty miles an hour, when his train
passed the Brookland crossing. Neither
he nor his fremen saw Kemp or knew
OF killing him till they reached the
station in Washington
The Washington times., 1904-01-16
WILL CHANGE HARBOR LINES
OF THE ANAC0STIA RIVER

General changes In the harbor lines OF
the Anacostia River, in the vicinity OF
the Washington Navy Yard, are to be
made by Capt. Jay J. Morrow. the
newly appointed assistant to the En-
gineer Commissioner OF the District.
and Lieut.. Col. c. J. Allen. of the War
Department. A number OF buildings are
10 no erocted
The Washington times., 1904-01-16
Engineers Statement.
RAPIDLY ACQUIRING LAND
FOR HALL OF RECORDS

The titles TO the various lots on the
site Of the Hail Of Records. square l43,
are being rapidly examined and ap-
proved by the Department of Justice
As fast as they are approved payment
TO the lot owners is made by the Treas
ury Department
With the exception OF lot IL. which Is
IN litigation, and several lots the titles
OF which have not yet been examined
the site is now in the hands OF the
Government. A recent payment for lots
was made TO Waterbury g. Ellis, the
have also been paid for, S27. 1850 being
the price.
The Washington times., 1904-01-16
It Is a Boon
Three-Cent Fare.

Better car service to the suburbs
would solve a problem that the citizens
are so worked up about, namely, the
condition of the slums. With quiek
means Of transportation to and from
the, city. and possibly a 3-cent fare
there would undoubtedly be an influx
TO the outlying precints of the families
now occupying the slums. What a bene-
fit TO public health such change would
be is apparent.
Gas and water have been munich
palized' with great benefit TO the public
and the condition of the street railway
in Washington is unfortunate and dam
aging
The Washington times., 1904-01-16
IN CORPORATION COURT.

In the corporation court, Judge Louis
c. Barley presiding. the following bust
ness was transacted yesterday:
Commonwealth VS. Carl Mander; in
dicted for entering a railway car; jury
and verdict Of not guilty. The State was
represented by S. G.. Brent. common
wealth's attorney. and Mr.. Mander was
defended by John NJ. Johnson and j.
Randall Cation.
Commonwealth VS.. George Boston;
indicted for breaking into and entering
the house of George Parker; verdict of
The Washington times., 1904-01-16
FACTS ABOUT PANAMA. >

Facts about Panama and the features
Of the canal system formed the subject
Of a lecture delivered by the Hon. VIII
liam II. Barr, Of the Isthmian Canal
Commission. before the National Geo
graphic Society at National Rifles
Armory last night.
Mr. Burr showed that the old Panama
Company had done much work on the
canal project.
The Washington times., 1904-01-16
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Charles Land. %. and. Jennie Miller.
16. both OF Baltimore. Md
w. Clark. %. and Birdie Scott, "a
James B. Bankin. %, Portsmouth. Va.
and jamie Allen Stuble, 26, District of
Columbia.
Felix Murphy, 2l. and May A. Young.
Robert c. Lowell. p. and Hazel NJ
Van Horn. IS
Louis Simon. 81 Philadelphia, Pa. and
Mabel Hoppenmaier. %. District OF Co
lumbia
The Washington times., 1904-01-16
PAY cAPITATIoN TAX.

city Treasurer Robinson has filed with
the clerk Of the corporation court the
names of persons who have paid their
capitation tax for the year 1903 The list
has the names of 1162 persons upon It,
or these 1895 are those of white persons
and 81 of negroes All those who have
paid their capitation tax have not as
yet registered, but IL is expected that
they will do so before the municipal
elections in June.
The Washington times., 1904-01-16
CANDIDATES FOR MAYOR.

Despite the fact that the municipal
elections are nearly six months off, the
names or probable candidates for mayor
are already being presented. The most
prominent are the present mayor the
Hon. George l.. Simpson: Ex-Mayor
Strauss. F. J. Paf, president of the COM
mon council; Alderman j. r. n. Curtin.
Justice Julian Pelton. and Joseph Drew
The Washington times., 1904-01-16
RIFLEMEN GET WARRANTS
FOR THEIR PRIZE MONEY

Warrants have been issued by the
Treasury Department TO each OF the
members OF the brigade team Of the Dis
trict militia entitled 10 prize money won
IN the national match at Sea Girt
The total amount is S1Z7 This Is the
money withheld from the men by Cen
eral Harries since September. but re-
Gently allowed TO them by the Auditor
for the War Department
The Washington times., 1904-01-16
BANK OFFICERS ELECTED.

The stockholders Of the Fairfax Ma
tional Bank at Warrenton have elected
the following officers:
President. Judge c. NJ. White: vice
president. J. Bradshaw Beverly; cashier.
&C. E. Tiffany; teller. Edward Carter:
G. NJ Bastable. Bradshaw Beverly. T.
l.. Childs. Joseph A. Jeffries. John A. c.
Keith. s. B. Martz. Scott Tresbit. T.
C. Pitcher. Z. s. Turner. Joseph A. I'LL
man. G. NJ White. ]. w. Yates and E
b. White, directors.
The Washington times., 1904-01-16

The Times has opened a branch office
Tor the receiving Of want advertisements
ana subscriptions for The Evening and
sunday Times at w. H Clarkc's estaD-
ments will be received at regular Of
ice rates. and any complaints for the
non-dehVery OF papers VIII receive
prompt attention at this agency.
The Washington times., 1904-01-16
DR.. HAWKES. REPLIES
TO B0ARDMAN LETTER

Dr. William II. Hawkes., in replying to
the statement Of William J. Boardman
concerning the Emergency Hospital,
says the issue is clouded "purposely per-
haps by many irrelevant matters re-
afhrms every charge contained in his
report or a month ago. and in cOnclu-
sion again urges that the Commission
ers institute an Investigation.
The Washington times., 1904-01-16

guilty, and prisoners punishment was
fixed at six months in jail and a fine of
so.
George Baier. II. V. Kelly and Dean
Cook appeared in court and the judge
admonished them in regard TO any dis
turbances occurring In their places Of
business.
The Washington times., 1904-01-16
information for Fishermen

The water at Great Falls Is clear
From Harpers Ferry comes reports
that the condition of the Potomac and
Shenandoah rivers are both clear at
that point
the unfavorable weather and river
conditions have kept fishermen at home
for the past several days. and no catches
are reported to have been made
The Washington times., 1904-01-16
Where Huntsmen
Bag Their Game.

ne game laws of Maryland and Vir-
ginia have closed in most counties of
those States on rabbits and quail. the
Two species of game for which hunts
men gun the most. No bags have been
reported for several days.
The Washington times., 1904-01-16
OFFICERS OF MEDICAL SOCIETY.

The Alexandria Medical Society has
elected the following officers for the en-
suing year:
President. DR.. T. NJ Jones: vice presi-
dent, DR.. G. 7. Klipstein; secretary. DR..
Hugh Mcclure; treasurer. Dr. Thomas
Gibson
The Washington times., 1904-01-16
Emperor Williams New
FairyIand in This City

First Pictures of the Interior of the New German
White House." With Special Descriptive Article by
Walden Fawcett "A. Unique Embassy Unsurpassed
In Art Treasures aud Richness of Decorations
The Washington times., 1904-01-16
TEACHERS WILL MEET.

The Mount Vernon Teachers Associa-
ton will hold it's January meeting al
Woodlawn Schoolhouse on January %
The Washington times., 1904-01-16
OLD DIRECTORS CHOSEN.

The Stockholders of the Atlantic
Building Company met in this city yes
terday and reelected all the directors.
The Washington times., 1904-01-16
Che Uinles.
ADJUSTMENTS OF THE DAY.

NATIONAI-Annie Russell in Mice
and Men" and Sis p. m.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Wilson in "Ermi-
ME. 2:l5 and S:i5 y. m.
LAF'AYETTE-Kell 2:15 and Sis p. m.
CHASE 'S-Vaudeville 2:15 and Sis D. m.
ACADEMY-"Across the Pacific" . and
j. m.
EMPIRE-'Wealth and Poverty." and
p. m.
LYCEUM-Rentz-San Company, 2:15
and SIS D. m.
The Washington times., 1904-01-16
Young Washington Boys
Adventures in Alaska

Fourteen year-old Harris Jones Tells How He Made
q Lot of Money Doing Odd Jobs in Nome-Took
Up Claim and Expects to Be "as Rich as One of
Those Standard Oil Fellows" Some Day-A Rat
Ting Good Story.
The Washington times., 1904-01-16
Professor " GODS
Wonderful Talking Grow

A Lively Interview With the Most Remarkable At
tache of the Smithsonian Institution-Brd I'm
doubtedly Understands the Meaning of Words and
Utters Them with Marvellous Distinctness-M Men
of Science Puzzled.
The Washington times., 1904-01-16
SIS to baltimore and Return Every

Saturday and Sunday via b. & .. R. r.
All trains both ways both days except
Royal Limited leaving Washington 3.
and Baltimore 1855 p. m.
The Washington times., 1904-01-16
sI.as to Baltimore and Return s1.as

Via Pennsylvania Railroad Tickets on
sale Saturday and Sunday, limited for
return TO last train leaving Baltimore
Sunday night; good on all trains except
the Congressional Limited
The Washington times., 1904-01-16
EXCURSIONS.
NEW GEORGETOWN BRANCH.

Norfolk and Washington steamer 70
N0Tsolk and Fort Monroe. go %. m.
The Washington times., 1904-01-16
LabOr'S Leaders Who
Live in WASHINGTON

Personal Sketches and Views of Men Who Direct
the Forward Movements of the Organized Crafts
Through the United States-Ther Aims and Ambi-
tions for the Welfare and Benefit of the Toiling
Masses.
The Washington times., 1904-01-16
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All drug.
Rists refund the money II II fails b cure
Z. W. Groves signature IL on each box 25c
The Washington times., 1904-01-16
REPULS|YE SLUhS
OF FACTORY HILL
Charles f. Weller Pictures
Their Horrors.
TELLS OF MIDNIGHT VISIT
Advocates Destruction of Deathtraps in
Certain Alleys and By-Streets
of Capital

In Charles f. Weller's lecture last
night at st. Johns Parish Hall, in o
street, near Potomac, the slums of Fac
tory Hill were especially dwelt upon.
The views thrown upon the canvas de-
picted the most repulsive social condf-
tons. 1t was said that in no section Of
the United States. In a correspondingly
large area. could such conditions be en-
countered. The sanitary, moral. and
physical aspect of the section is second
70 none In degenerousy, il was said Fac
tory Hin is that section OF Georgetown
lying west Of the plant of the American
Ice Company. east of Thirty-third Street
and south of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal.
recent midnight visit of workers in
the cause of social development. dis
closed the appalling fact that in many
instances from five to seven men. wom-
en-, and children, of various ages, were
found huddled together In one filthy
bed, in the midst Of sickening squat
The Washington times., 1904-01-16
The Fair Daughters
of Congress

Beautiful Half-tone Portraits and Special Article
Concerning Group of the Younger Ladies Wl.o
Add Brlianee to the Social Season at the National
Capital
The Washington times., 1904-01-16
First Woman of the
Army Social Circle

An Authorized Descriptive Article of the Charming
Washington Home of Mrs. Adna R. Ghaffee Wife
of the New Chief of Staff, United States Army
The Story OF Her Romantic Life in the Philip
pines.
The Washington times., 1904-01-16
PeriLS of a MidWinfer
Ocean Voyage

Washington Man Tells the Story of His Thrilling
Experiences Aboard the Big Liner St Louis on Her
Last Trip Over Exciting Battles With Storm and
lee in Mid-Ocean-A WeIl-told Story of Rare Lo-
cal Interest
The Washington times., 1904-01-16
TO CURE GRIP IN TWO DAYS.

Laxative Bromo Quinine removes the cause To
get the genuine. call for the full name 25c.
The Washington times., 1904-01-16
CITY OWNERSHIP
OF STREET CARS
Would Possibly Solve the
Transit Problem.
CORPORATE CONTROL BAD
Charles F. Nesbit Believes Munich
pality Could Run the Cars and
Give Better Service.

1.-The failure of the Washington street
railways to accommodate the public, and
especially residents of the suburbs. un-
der private monopoly, creates the
strongest argument for municipal own
ership."
The above statement made by Charles
f. Nesbit, vice president of the f. H.
Smith Real Estate Company. suggests
a new way to obtain better street car
service In the District In the crusade
now being waged by the Business Mems
Association. the subject OF municipal
ownership has not before been brought
up as measure of providing proper
service in Washington.
Growth Is Retarded.
Mr.. Nesbit criticises the companies
particularly for permisting the suburban
lines to remain in their present shape.
and thus depreciate the value Of proper
ty in the outlying districts. The growth
Of the District is retarded. says Mr..
Nesbit. and people are forced to live in
the city who would otherwise make their
homes in the suburbs.
The question" said Mr.. Nesbit is
whether the public is to be served or
whether the benefits are to accrue for a
few stockholders. 1t is true railroad
companies should not be operated at
loss. but is also true that the roads in
Washington are not operated at a loss
It Is a Boon
Municipal ownership of properties on
which the public is dependent for neces-
stiles has always proven a boon to the
people. Indeed. Washington offers an
excellent illustration of this fact In its
water supply. Complaint was made that
the water used here was not healthful
and the Government Immediately found
a remedy in the form Of a filtration
plant. Expense has hardly figured
rs IL at all probable that a private
corporation would have spent millions to
give the public better water supply?
AT any rate, IT is not likely, and that is
the reason why 1 say the Inefficient
street car service is the best possible
argument for municipal ownership OF
the lines.
The Washington times., 1904-01-16
Asks Intelligent Almsgiving.

In speaking of the disease-spreading
outhOuses, Mr.. Weller estimated that
there were 5000 IN the District of Co
lumbia He characterized them all as
communicating in the extreme. He made
strong plea for intelligent alms-giving
and assistance, not wholly material He
urged the organization of Friendly Clubs.
where the lower five' might congre-
gate. He spoke Of the consequences that
attended the family with the inter
militant" husband, THAI is the man who
deserts the family periodically.
The official destruction of such death
traps as were shown 70 exist in certain
alleys and by-streets he argued would
not constitute confiscation. Such build
ings he demonstrated as death-dealing
weapons in the community. threatening
tie lives of not only the denizens OF the
pest spots. but. through the spread of
diseased germs. the very existence OF
those who must of necessity. depend in
some measure upon their services.
In Washington Alleys.
Mr.. Weller contended that through or
ganized charitable associations, the most
efficient work Of up-building could be
accomplished as through records and
daily personal contact. the worthy could
be separated from those who preyed
upon the aims giver. Indiscriminate
giving at times. he said. contributed 10
rather than relieved pauperism. and
made Of possible converts to social order
merely social parasites. The lecturer
gave due praise &C a large number of
negro men and women who have Joined
the organized workers In the uplifting
Of the alley poor. He said that the al
legs of Washington. nearly 800 in num-
Der. We're the living places of 1000 ne
grOes, and 200 whites.
The lecture was given under the aus
pices OF the Georgetown Citizens As
ISOLATION.
The Washington times., 1904-01-16
Oldest Car Man
in Washington

He Has Been the Front Platform of the Column
bia Cars for Thirty-fve Years, Beginning in the
One-horse "BobtaiP Days-You Probably Know
Him. and Certainly Will be Interested In His Story
as He Tells It.
The Washington times., 1904-01-16

New things, strange and curious-a col.
lection of oddities from aH over the world.
The beSt sporting pages in Washington.
Clean topics carefully selected and judfciouS-
~ edited
A society page noted for its accuracy.
Important events of the social world faith
fully noted
Current news of the world by cable and
telegraph. Everything fit TO print In fhe
news section.
Pages of ffIe best fiction selected 70 suit
all classes of readers.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-03-04
BASKET BALL.
Billings and Bozeman Teams Try Con-
clusions Tonight.

Billings and Bozeman Teams Try Com
clusions Tonight.
This evening the basket ball team
Of the high school will meet team
from Bozeman in a conclusion Of
skill in the gymnasium of the new
southside building. The visitors ar
rived last night and registered at the
Grand. They are under the chaperon-
age of Miss Cantwell, teacher. Their
names are Ethel Widmer, Anna Ell
gin, Matte Roberts, Belle Osburn,
Helen Jeffers, Nellie Pease and Jean
cite Siedensticker. Lyman Bennett
and Harold Flager accompany them
as "mascots."
At the conclusion of the game a re-
ception will be rendered the visiting
players and their friends.