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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-05
SAYS HE REPAID LOAN
WHEN STOREY WAS DRUNK
Inspector Holden Explains Why His
Receipt Bears No Date-Prob-
ing the Scandal.

Regarding the Storey Cotton Com
pany frauds, Postmaster General Cor
telyou said today that, the matter is
being gone over thoroughly in Phila-
delphia by the inspectors under Inspec-
tor Mayer. and that as soon as they
reached any conclusions the results
would be communicated to him.
Inspector Holden has informed Inspec-
tors Mayer and Dickson, 1t is said, that
he repaid Storey the S1,100 loan within
a few days after the sum was bor-
rowed, and that Storey was drunk when
the money was returned to him. which
accounts for the receipt held by Hold
en- being without a date.
Holden may have to go before a Fed
eraI grand jury and answer the charges
made against him.
In the present investigation the Post
master General aims chiefly at discov-
ering why a fraud order was not is
sued against the Storey Cotton Com
pany.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-05
PASSED BAD CHECKS
AND PLEADS GUILTY

Convicted of passing worthless checks,
under the charge of false pretenses,
George w. Taylor was sentenced in the
Police Court today to serve one year in
Jail.
He pleaded guilty to al the charges
To Robert Mann he gave bogus
check fo- s.. The check on the National
Bank of Manassas given TO j. Edward
swain by Taylor proved 70 be valueless,
as did those to Otto Zim and Frank
RUPERT, for $40 and $50. respectively.
detectives Hartigan, Baur, O'Brien
arrested Taylor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-05
HEAR FRESH SCHEME
TO ARCH ROCK CREEK
Richard ]. Beall Presents His Plan to
Georgetown Citizens Association.
The Standing Committees.

The Georgetown Citizens Association
held its regular meeting Monday night.
at Cooperative Hall, 1925 Thirty-second
street northwest, President Smith
Thompson, jr.. presiding. The report of
the treasurer showed nearly 500
on hand. Richard ]. Beall. sr.,
attended the meeting and made ar in
teresting address. Mr.. Beall PRESENTED
his plan of arching Rock creeE, which
was introduced before the Senate last
February. No action was taken upon
the matter, however. as 1t it not in con-
form1ty with the tunneling project
which is now being pushed by the
Georgetown Association.
President Thompson. near the close of
the meeting, announced the appointment
of the following committees to assist in
the years work:
Executive committee-Frederick L.
Moore, Thomas J. Stanton, Thomas
Hyde, George A King, Albert Stabler,
r. B. Talcott, j. w. Bogley, j. Holds
worth Gordon, S. Thomas Brown, Henry
w. Ofutt, F. Baker Weaver.
Committee on iegisiation-Jesse Il.
Wilson, Zed H. Copp, Charles D. Pen
nybaker, J. d. Cathell, John Hadley
Doyle. George j. yesterday. George A.
King, d. w. O'Donoghue.
Committee on finance-Bernard T. Jan
Iney. Robert 3. Tenney, c.. A. Oberchain.
Committee on commerce-George c.
Boteler, T. w. Huidekoper, Henry W.
Fisher. Rev. +. B. Howden, G. l.. Nicol-
son.
Committee on public improvement
George w. King, Benjamin Miller, Pat
rick j. Brennan, Joseph G. Waters, J.
C. Kondrup.
Committee on public health-Dr
George w. Wood, E. NJ. Hayes, DR.. r.
Choate. Frank j. WisSner.
Committee on membership-Benja
Miller, Charles D. Pennybaker, j. Bar
ton Miller. John L. Wood Smith Thomp-
son, jr.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-05
MikadO Will Elevate
Minister TO Ambassador
Purpose of Japanese Emperor to Establish a
FuII-Fledged Embassy in Washington
and at European Courts.

The Emperor of Japan has Estimated
to Mr.. Takahira, the Japanese Minister
in Washington, his intention of trans
forming the legation in Washington into
a full-fiedged embassy. This will be
done Immediately after the close of hos
tiiities in the East, or possibly before.
The legations in London, Paris, Ber-
lin, and Vienna will at the same time
be elevated in rank. The object is to
establish Japan's status as great
power and of taking up more impor-
tant position in her relations with the
foreign powers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-05

The Mikado of Japan has been greatly
pieased at the success which has at
tended his representative in America in
Keeping on cordia, terms with the peo-
pie. Whether he attributes this to the
natural friendship Of the United States
Ior Japan or to the astute diplomacy
Oh MS minister is not known, but it is
certain that Mr. Takahira will profit
py the entente cordiale maintained be-
tween the United States and Japan dur
ing the war and will be decorated with
Hlgh nonors. He will be the first Jap
anese ambassador appointed to the
United States.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-05
Hidden in the Wall.

Hidden IN the wall.
In spite of the number of persons en-
gagged In the search last evening, no one
was able to find the much sought for
envelope until this morning, when Eu-
gene Smith, living at go F street south
west, noticed an envelope in q crevlce IN
the wall of a store under the old En-
pire Theater More through curiosity
than any other motive, he pulled 1t down
and opened it. An order on The Times
for $40 was what he found inside,
81 had come up to the market to see
about obtaining employment, said
Smith. in telling of his good fortune.
land was talking with an acquaintance.
Talking on various subjects, we walked
over in front of the Empire Theatre. and
stopped in front of Sockets store
which is in the basement of the old play
house. My attention was attracted to
what seemed to be a piece of paper. roll
ed up in q ball. / was just barely able
to get my hand on the envelope. You
can't imagine how good l felt when l
opened It and found the order inside.
II certainly did need the money. and
none of it will be wasted With some of
it I shall buy new clothes. shoes and a
hat The rest l shall give to my mother.
Who said l wasn't lucky?'
Nuts on Seventh Street.
90 lar seventh street has proved too
hard a nut for the seekers after NAL
tese Cross money to crack Somewhere
on Seventh street, between Sheridan
and Harvard streets, in the northwest
section of the city lies hidden an en-
velope marked with the mysterious
cross containing a money order on The
Times. Somewhere on the same street,
but between E and I streets, in the
southwest, lies another Maltese Cross.
In spite Of the discouraging weather
there was number of persistent hun
ters con deck to look for the money
this morning. Armed with umbrellas
or clad in storm coats they wandered
up and down the street looking into
every odd corner they could find. With
the water streaming from her worn
cloak, which she drew more closely
about her bent form from time to time,
an old woman, gray haired and feeble,
sought for The Times money in the
southwest section of the city.
Eagerly she pried into the cracks in
the buildings, peered behind signs and
under steps. But up to a IL re hour her
search. like that of the otller hunters,
proved unavailing. Such persistence
deserves a reward.
Again The Times would caution the
Maltese Cross hunters that 1t is not in
any case necessary to destroy or tres
pass on private property in order to
find the envelopes. They are hidden
where they can be found by any man,
woman or child who has the ingenuity
| to discover them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-05
SAYS METHOD|Sh
IS NOT WANING
Report on State of Church
Revised.
ACTION PLEASES MINISTERS
They Also Hold That 1t Corresponds
to the Truth of the
Matter.
ACTION PLEASES MINISTERS

The action OF the Baltimore annual
conference of Methodist ministers, which
ended it's week s session in this city yes
terday, in revising its report on the
state of the church SO as to show that
Methodism is not on the decline in TINS
conference, has according to the opinion
of most prominent ministers in this city,
met with general approval, while CORE
spending to the truth of the matter
In the early part of the conference DR..
Smith, pastor of Grace Church, in this
city, read the report of the committee
son the state of the church, setting forth
that Methodism within the last five
years had shown itself to be on the de-
rline rather than on the increase. Ref
lerences were made to the present age
as one OF fewer churches. fewer Sun
day schools, and a generation of young
ipeople too Indifferent"
Yesterday the conference voted the re-
port back to the committee which had
TRAINED 1t with instructions to make it
'comply with the latest figures avaiia-
BILE, showing that Methodism is on the
increase. This was done, and the first
report discarded, so far as discoura ging
remarks on the state OF the church were
concerned.
DR.. Smith Explains.
DR.. Josen1 z. Smith, pastor of Grace
Church, and author of the first and
! discouraging report on the state of
Methodism in this conference, explained
the situation this morning.
LAS matter of fact he said, 81
never meant to say that Methodism had
Eheen On a permanent decline. I intended
only to tell the ministers that the fig
'ures at my hand showed that harder
work ought to be done. / was as glad
les anybody that the new figures. giving
sgrounds for q brighter outlook, had been
I Found. I was very glad of 1t.
s'No; Methodism is not threatened with
decay
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-05
EUROPE INVITED TO
NAME THREE ENGINEERS

France, England, and Germany have
been invited by this Government to ap-
point an engineer to serve On the con-
suiting board of engineers of the 18TH
milan Canal Commission. This commits
SION is TO consist of nine members, six
of whom will be Americans.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-05
WATCH Is PRESENTED
TO JOLLY FAT MAN

An incident not down on the regular
order of business occurred at the week
~ meeting OF the Jolly Fat Mems Club
last night, when Harry V. LansdaIe
enc of the oldest members. was present.
ed with handsome gold watch as
mark of appreciation of his valuable
services to the organization.
The presentation speech was made nv
q pleasant response
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-05
DEATH RECORD

Beach. Mar E.. IS, 2Ss 18th st. sw.
Crawford. Mary C. 8. Gil Sd st ne
Fenwick. Annie M, 81. 800 d St ne
nuDbard, Eugene, Sc. Emergency Hospital.
Mullen. Henry j.. ~, sOs 18th st. Sc.
Pierson. Mariner A, Ga, sl9 c st. NV
Reed Samuel a., rs, 1f45 18th 81 NV
Ryan, Mary, 90, 1876 10th ST. Sc
smith. Sarah E., g. Providence Hospital.
stewart Carrie v, IS, 1908 Penn ave. Sc
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-05
CHANCE TO SHOW 1T.

HINT must be awfully annoying for
woman to have hair that won't stav
In place, like that girl in the third row
IL front of us.
Her-There's nothing the matter with
her hair. She has a new engagement
r1pg.-Cleveland Leader
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-05
HAD HER DOUBTS.

Mrs. smith-Did we hear 'ow Mr..
Brown is gettin' on?
Mrs. Jones-I heerd e took a relapse
this mornin'
Mrs. Smith-Eh, well one II w,I, do
i'm good. but amt much faith in them
new-fangled MISUNDERSTANDING
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-05
Sewing Machine Needles

Tor all makes Of machines at Five Cents
per packase. and everything else per-
reduced prices. Look for the red
ili6 18th st. NV. GIG 9Th st. NV. 3os3 M
st. NV, 229 Pennsylvania ave. Sc, Wash
ington. d. c., 526 King St., Alexandria.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-05
A Follower Of Grip.

Many persons find themselves affected
with persistent cough after an attack
promptly cured by the use of Chamber
lafn's Cough Remedy it should not be
allowed to run on until 1t becomes
troublesome. For sale by all druggists
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-05
One Mobility Dressed.

Conspicuous among the searchers- was
young man clad in Prince Albert,
light felt hat, gray gloves, and the
robbiest of low necked' shoes. Walk
ing leisurely along in the wake Of the
crowd, when ne reached the park at the
corner of Ninth street and Louisiana
avenue, he espied an old, worn out
broom.
Gazing thoughtfully at it a moment, he
smiled, and then picking it UP, he slowly
and with great elaboration opened a
small penknife and began cutting away
disappointment spread over his features,
ard when the last straw had been cut
away and no envelope fell out the young
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-05
SUMMER RESORTS

The Washington Times advertising representative Atlantic City
John c. Benson general manager of the Resort Advertising Company
Bartlett building North Carolina and Atlantic avenues All advertise
will be accepted at the rates the office The
Washington Times
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-05
Continued From First Page.)

&c by new arrivals until the street was
mass of people all with their eyes
glued on the, door of the business office
OF The Times building. Newsboys, lit
tie Lore F'auntleroys, old men, women,
clerks, in fact every age, color, and
description of humanity were in the
crowd. and Ross Baird, an employe Of
The Times, who was detailed to mark
the crosses at the various points along
the route, began to grow nervous.
Here's where / get mobbed," said he,
rs, promptly at As, he walked out
the door and into the crowd.
The Marker Spotted.
On each of his arms was a red NAL
tese Cross, and no sooner had the crowd
caught sight of these distinguishing
marks than a cheer went up, and the
next moment Smith was the center of
a crowd of eager, excited humanity. The
first cross was made on the electric
light post in front of The Times office.
mo. l." roared the crowd as t surged
around him, anxious to convince them
selves that he was not taking
The first cross made, Baird had prac-
tically to fight his way through the
crowd, and then, accompanied by two
reporters, who were able in some meas
ure to keep back the crowd, the walk
was continued Up PENNSYLVANIA ave-
nue. to Fifteenth street up Fifteenth to
New York avenue. down New York ave
nue. to Fourteenth, Fourteenth to +, T
to Ninth, and Ninth to Louisiana ave-
nue., where the last cross was made.
BY this time, the crowd had increased
in number until it stretched back half
a block behind the man with the
chalk and when the last Maltese Cross
time fairly orderly. broke ranks and be-
gan the search. Boxes of fruit were
overturned. and every movable object
had its position changed in the mad
hunt for the envelope. The search was
continued until darkness, followed by
rain, made it impossible to look fur
Their.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-05
BORN.

LIGHTBOWN-Born, on Tuesday. April 4
1905. to Mr.. and Mrs, RICHARD V
LIGHTBOWN. 1t
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-05
MALTESE CROSS GIVES
MUCH JOY TO FINDER

man, with unfeigned disgust. threw the
stick far from him, and began search
ing the ground for more successful
"clue''
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-05
ATLANTIC CITY HOTELS.
HOTEL RICHMOND.

Ocean front Kentucky ave. Capacity 250.
Thoroughly appointed with elevator. steam
heat sun perlor baths, etc Special rates
for Easter and Spring seasons ]. d. PEASE.
c. H. PEASE, Manager.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-05

Ocean end Maryland ave. Unexcelled loca-
ton New, with svety appointment; supe-
rior table Capacity, ECO. Special spring
terms. $40 up weekly. Booklet. FRANK A.
COLEMAN.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-05
THE ROBBINS,
HOTEL LAWRENCE,

Ali conv. Special, Sc up wk
nhl5-9Ot
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-05

The PennhurSt S sGean End Of Of
Atlantic City, n. J. Rooms en- suite. with
bath: long distance telephones in rooms, eie-
VIM r HOOD.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-05
HOTEL DE VILE oesal

Ave. Capacity 800. High-class and modern
Elevator; Sun Parlor. Private Baths; $50
up daily; special weekly rates. Booklet.
j. p GIBERSON-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-05
HOTEL RUDOLF.

European and Am. Plan. Ocean front rooms
Hot and cold sea and fresh water baths.
Special spring rates. Orchestra C. R. MYERS
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-05
THE ALBEMARI.E virginia ave

An elegant modern hotel Offering very spe-
ciaI spring rate, IS up weekly. Large. sunny.
steam-keated rooms. Excellent table: ele-
vator, private baths: 1900 feet sun pariors.
Booklet J. P. COPE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-05
NEW CLARION s.a ,Ra pa ave We
Sun parlor. 80 up weekly. s. k BoNIFAcE-
THE NEW RIO GRANDE,

HALLWOODE, e Sc csr ana; Ave.
Modern. high-ciass house. $40 weekly
J. HALL.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-05
HOTEL PONCE DE LEON.

Always open Virginia ave. at Beach. Mod
ern in appointments Capacity $50. First
class cuisine and service. Special spring
rates. Booklet. 8. E. SWEENEY.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-26

LIFE SAVER
FELL DEAD

New York, July 26-Just after Dr.
Wood. Of the United States Marine Hos
pital at the Battery, had pronounced him
physically At, George w. Hennessey,
forty-seven years old, life-saver. sation-
ed at Spring Lake, y. j.. dropped dead
az he was leaving the doctors Office.
It is the custom for life-savers in tho
United States service TO be examined
once a year for ftness. Hennessey. a
picture OF health and strength, tanned
and with muscles like steel, visited DR..
Wood Monday
AS he stepped In the office he saluted
the doctor: Hello Doc. I've come to
have you look mo over again"
you look TO be in fine condition" said
the doctor, as he gazed on the sun
Drowned lIfe-saver who had many lives
TO his credit. 81 wish / was assured OF
as long a lease OF life as you seem TO
be"
Hennessey went into the Doctors pri-
vate office, where he was stripped and
put through a rigid examination. As he
was leaving the Office he drew himself
expanding his great chest and exclam-
ing 10 the doctor: Pretty husky for a
forty-seven-y year-old youngster, eh. Doc?'
Hardly had the words been uttered
when Honnessey dropped 10 the floor and
lay motionless with blood streaming from
his mouth and nose Dr. Wood ran tc
his aid, but the man was dead when he
reached his side. A violent hemorrhage
OF the lungs was the cause OF death.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-26

things creep into Town Topics which he
wished had not been printed. Whenever
that happens he is pained
I'VE run an honest, upright fearless
paper--a journal OF criticism without fear
or favor-for the benefit OF the public
morals" he says. 'I was rather panied
that some time ago there was rather
harsh criticism Of the presidents daugh-
ter IN Town Topics.
Not that she Is entitled 10 any more
consideration than any other American
girl: we have no princes or princesses in
this country. But / was sorry about that
article was in the South at the time.
but II had been here IL wouldn't have
been printed"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-26
HAD FADS
and PAID
FOR Them

New York, July 25.--Coi. William u.
Mann. publisher OF Town Topics. insists
that President Roosevelt sent his pho
tograph and data TO be used in "Fads
and Fancies."
From Oyster Bay comes another denial
that the president has ever sent has
photograph 10 Col. Mann for "Fads and
Fancies."
Col. Mann did not move downtown to
his Office yesterday. He stayed at home
and elaborated for the beneht OF reporter
callers on what a thing OF Joy and beauty
'Fads and Fances" ought TO be when It
gets out.
Col Mann describes II as the book Of
the century. He gave this explanation Of
why some persons contributed more than
the minimum price-s1.5oo:
II any subscriber wanted an extra page
Il cost him $500. But he could not have
an extra page without buying two pa ,ges.
and that cost him $1,000; so that is the
reason why a number Of persons pu; up
$500.
Col. Mann ala not have any ready ex-
PLANTATION OF why Mrs Coils p. Hunting
ton paid $1,000
HOW DEUEL. GETS 81 200.
Now, / have explained" said he,
when n subscriber wanted some extra
space ne had to take two pages. For In
stance. John Jacob Astor had some fads
about bridge building, engineering and
things like that As he wanted something
said about his engineering he took two
extra pages.
IT don't know just why Mrs Hunting
ton paid such large sum- but / suppose
she laid IT out just in that way. I re-
member now that she showed me an en-
craving OF Huntington that cost 81 500"
As TO Justice Deuers connection with
Town Topics Col Mann had this 10 say:
"You want to understand this MY
daughter is the chief owner OF Town
Topics She owns 470 shares. Maybe |
own a share. I'm not sure.
Justice Deuel. has g. shares When my
daughter was thinking Of getting married
Thought her property should he where II
could not he touched. I had known
Justice Deuel. when he was secretary 10
Roscoe Conkling.
81 suggested that he should be CO.
trustee with me OF my daughters estate.
Justice Deuel. was n poor man, and I
suggested that she should pay him n sal
airy OF 81 300 n year for looking after her
estate Justice Deuel. did not know any
thing about Il until he got his first
check"
PAINS THE COLONEL.
Col Mann said he was ready and will
ing 10 tell district Attorney Jerome all
about Town Topics he has n low opin-
ion OF blackmailers. has the Colonel
Millions for defence, but not cen,
for tribute" quoted he. What do you
think of a man who will permit himself
20 be blackmailed7 Why. the man is IN
n position TO put the blackmailer in Jail
every time.
Every day set letters from discharg-
ed Wallets. but when read them and find
what they are I tear them up
"T'll soon tell Mr. Jerome that not a
single person was urged to subscribe for
'Fads and Fancies' But the idea of call
Ing people downtown 20 ask them why
they subscribed for the book! They ough,
20 tell him 10 go 20 --. YOU know Just
as Richard Croker used 10 say"
Col. Mann does not know why Chauncey
NJ Depew. who put up $3.50 for Fads
and Fancies' bought two extra pages
The Colonel says that now and then
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-26
RUNAWAY HURT


Fred Crowell, II years old, n runaway
from South Norwalk, Conn. was injured
last night while stealing ride on a
freight train.
He was struck by bridge, but which
one is not known.
When the train arrived at the Northup
avenue yards he was found on top OF n
car. unconscious and bleeding from a
severe scalp wound
Us was sent TO the Rhode Island hospi-
tai and Will make speedy recovery.
Crowell left home a week ago 10 60
with a circus. He tired OF that life and
was homeward bound when injured