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The Washington times., 1906-03-31
FIRST SALUTE FOR
THE SPANISH FLAG

The first salute TO the Spanish flag by
an American gun since the Spanish
American war was from the cruiser Min
neapolis. while American navy officers
and scientists were of the Spanish
coast 10 view the eclipse last summer.
This statement was incldently made by
Rear Admiral Colby NJ Chester in an
illustrated talk on Observing the eclipse
before members OF he National Geo
graphic Society at National Rifles
Armory last night
Admiral Chester. superintendent OF the
United States Naval Observatory, was
chief in command OF the American ex-
peditiOn. He described the FIVE stations
that We're established. three OF which
were above the clouds. Three stations
were located in Spain. one OF which was
on the cruiser Minneapolis al sea. The
Minneapolis was stationed mile of the
Spanish coast.
In speaking OF Spain and alluding 10
the former relations between that coun-
try and :his, Admiral Chester said that
King Alfonso was much interested In
the observations. particularly as being
made by representatives, OF this country.
and was present at one OF the stations
When IL was In its entirety
The Washington times., 1906-03-31
WILL STUDY LAW
FOR FIRE-[SCAPE
Business Men Put Special
Committee to Work.
USURY INTERESTS THEM, TOO
Secretary Instructed TO Write TO Bah
cock and Gillett on Amendment
TO District Code.

A meeting OF the directors Of the Busi-
ness Mems Association was held last
evening in the association rooms, 1914 F
street northwest.
The following new members were
elected: Carl Auerbach. Tyler & Ruther-
ford. Robert y. Harper. and r. H
Lynn.
Reports were read from the committee
on postal. telegraph and telephone The
committee on public improvements made
an elaborate report on Rock Creek and
the reclamation OF the Anacostia Flats
and pie ygrUund-
The fire-escape law caused much dis
cussion- A special COMMITTEES of three
was appointed 10 see what could be
done with the problem.
Charles a. Linkins. chairman OF the
con,tnittee on law and legislation, made
an exhaustive report on the following
sue: ecJs: The Torrens land system. the
kitcnin bill for seven commissioners.
and the amendment TO the code on
usury.
This report was unanimously recon-
mended by the board and the secre-
tary was ins sructed 10 write 20 Mr..
Gillett Of Massachusetts, chairman OF
the subcommittee or aPprop riatiOns Of
the House District Committee. and TO
J. w. Babcock. chairman Of the Dis
amendment.
A committee was asked for to look
into building lines in Washington. north
Of Florida avenue. and a committee TO
took into the condemnation OF lnsani-
tary buildings.
The Washington times., 1906-03-31
T. c. SWIFT
IS SICK IN BOSTON
Daughter, Mrs. Moore, of
Washington, There.
NOW MAKING FINE PROGRESS
Fell III With Pneumonia at Bedside
of Old Friend and Business
Associate.
NOW MAKING FINE PROGRESS

BOSTON. Mass, March BE. c.
Swift, the multi-millionaire and member
of the great Chicago firm of packers.
Is III with pneumonia at the Quincy
House, where he took a suite of rooms
ten days ago to be with his old friend
and business associate, n. Z. Holds.
while the latter was undergoing a
surgical operation.
Mrs Clarence Moore. of Washington,
daughter of Mr. Swift. is at the bed
side of her father. His condition is
considered so serious that z. F. Swift,
president OF the Swift Company. came
from Chicago.
Mr.. Swift was seized by pneumonia
Tuesday. and although his Illness was
kept a secret. in order that the news
might not alarm his WIFE who is now
travelling on the Mediterranean rumors
spread that the packer was at death s
door This was unfounded.
Mrs. Moore says:
My father Is progressing nicely and
will soon be himself again. The report
that he is at deaths door is exaggerat-
ed He must be kept quiet for a time.
His regular physician. DR.. Johnson. is
caring for him"
The Washington times., 1906-03-31
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION.

NOTICE is hereby given that AZ meeting
OF the stockholders or the J. C ERGOOD
COMPANY a corporation created and or
eanized under the laws OF the State Of
West Virginia held az its principal ONCE,
in the city q Washington. D. g. on the
sIst day OF February. 1906. the following rsSO-
iutions were adopted
RESOLVED. first. That the = c ERGOOD
COMPANY a corporation created and organ
,zed ,,nder the laws OF the state Of West Nir-
sinfa does hereby discontinue business as a
Sorroratiou and surrender 10 said state its
clar.e- a-a corporate franchises The Board
- directors viii proceed to convert the prop
errT- chooses in action, and all assets OF this
corTsorafion into cash, and pay on ana dis
cSsrve an us debts liabilities. and obiig2-
>to1se and after duly GiScharging all such
Ssh-s liabilities. and Obugat tions. divide the
,e+oainder among the stockholders pro Tsta
With their several holdings OF stock but no
s,ich pavuent shall be made TO any stock
bol5s- rIntfl after the publication Of the no
tiCe hereinafter provided
RESOLVED second. That the President OF
his CORPORATION cause notice OF the adOp-
tor OF the foregoing resolution 10 be pub
Iished in some newspaper OF general circuia-
-toT, published near the principal once or
Mace OF business OF this corporation. once
a week for six weeks. and that he forth
with certify these resolutions 70 the Secretary
OF state Of the State OF West virginia. as
provided BY law.
Given under my hand this 2ls; day OF
February 1906 J. g ERGOOD.
fes4-sa-st President Of said Corporation
The Washington times., 1906-03-31
CROTON AQUEDUCT WALL
CRUSHES TENEAENIS

YONKERS. y. Y. March 51.-A por-
ton Of the retaining wall OF the old
Croton aaueduct. which had become
Ioosened BY the rain and sofe weather.
collapsed early this morning and crashed
through. the rear walls OF three three
story frame tenements on Garden street
There were nine families, consisting OF
sixty-four persons. In the tenements az
the time. and that no one was injured
is considered miraculous. Fortunately
there were no fires lighted in any of the
tenements: IL there had been. the loss
OF life would have been terrible. AS Il
was. the firemen EhO were called to the
scene Immediately after the collapse
were called upon TO rescue seventeen
persons who were imprisoned IN rooms
on the first floor of the houses
The portion OF the wall that collapsed
was twenty-five feet high and sixty-fve
feet in length
The Washington times., 1906-03-31
Heart Trouble

The heart itself has no power-no self
control II IS made 10 beat by a tender
nerve so tiny that II II scarcely visible 10
he naked eye. Yet ten thousand times 4
day this delicate nerve must assist the
heart 70 expand and contract
This nerve IS only one OF the braHches
OF the great sympathetic or Inside nerve
system Each branch OF this system Is 50
closely allied with the others that weakness
OF irreSGlsrity at any point IS apt 20 spread
Heart trouble frequently arises from Stom-
ach trouble through sympathy. and kidney
trouble may also follow. For each OF these
organs Is operated by branch OF these
same sympathetic nerres-the Inside Nerves
IN Heart. Kidney. or Stomach troubles II
organ ftsef-the most permanent relief lies
in restoring the Inside Nerves Dr Shoop
regards these nerves 10 De the real cause
OF such troubles The remedy-kn0Wn b.
physicians and druggists everywhere as DR.
Shops RestoratIve-is the result Of years
OF endeayor along this very line. II Goes not
dose the organ 20 deaden the pain-but il
nerve-the power nerve-and builds IL up. and
strengthens II. and makes IL well.
Every heart sufferer may have Dr. Shooues
book on the Heart II will be sent free. and
with - YOU VIII receive the Health Token -
en- intended passport TO good health.
For the free book Book / on Dyspepsia.
and the H e a fsoox IN the Hear
aSI-es~ H,r sboo1 Book on the Kidneys
Box s-es Raeine Book fOT Women.
Wis state which Book for Men
book you want Book on rheumatism
Or. ShooD's Restorative Tsbiets-Eive fun
or tabiet-have equal merit Druggists every
The Washington times., 1906-03-31
CARRIERS TO DELIVER
MAIL ON HORSEBACK
PostOfice Department Grants Permis-
sion on Account of Heavy Roads
of Country Routes.

Reports from different sections of the
country complaining of hardships en-
countered by rural delivery carriers on
account of the unprecedentedIy heavy
travelling along the highways are reach
ing the Postoffice Department Several
reports received from postmasters today
declared the impossibility of rendering
full service until the roads, now abso-
lutely impossible. dry out. In extreme
cases, carriers will be required 10 cover
as much of their routes as circumstances
permit. and i'm cases where emergency
requires will be permitted 10 temporar-
hy make deliveries on horseback
The department has agreed to cooper
ate with the Illinois State highway com
mission in its effort TO improve the
wagon roads of that State
Tho alleged purpose of the Illinois
commission is TO bring about improve
ments OF roads i'm the State by assisting
the local road authorities.
The Washington times., 1906-03-31
BARGAINS IN
MEDICINE.

A woman once wrote US
that she was not going to
buy SCOTS Emulsion any
more because it cost too
much Said she could get
some other emulsion for less
money Penny wise and
pound foolish. SCOTS Emul-
sion costs more because it is
worth more-costs more to
make. We could make
SCOTS Emulsion cost less by
using less oil. Could take
less care in making it, too.
If we did, however, SCOTS
Emulsion wouldn't be the
standard preparation of cod
liver oil as it is to-day.
SCOTT & BOVINE, 4os Pearl ST. New yotk-
The Washington times., 1906-03-31
HOW LAST COAL STRIKE
AFFECTED THE MARKET

NEW YORK. March 31.-It is interest
ing TO note the high and low prices re-
corded by some of the coalers on May
u, 1902, when the last strike was de-
clared Reading then. as was the case
YESTERDAY bore the brunt OF the selling.
but It's decline was not severe as
might have been expected The highest
quotation for Reading on the day the
strike was declared was 645z. with a de-
cline to 621z. Erie common fell from
37iz 10 S5i<. and Pennsylvania frOE1 1894
10 14SsS- When TIE strike was deciS RED
Officially settled on October a, l90. ne
high point for Reading was 6s1z Ere
39% Pennsylvania 163&4. Reading fell
pa points in the early trading yesterday.
Pennsylvania 4 point and Erie q Of a
point Subsequently all three rallied
sharply.
The Washington times., 1906-03-31
ALGECIRAS CONFERENCE
CONFIRMS AGREEMENT

LONDON. March 31-A dispatch TO
the Reuter- Telegram Company from
Aigeciras says that complete agree
ment ON all questions. in accordance
with decision of the committee whicI,
has had charge of the preliminary work
In discussing the DISPUTED points at the
international conference on Moroccan
affalrs. Will be reached at the preIimi-
nary meeting of the conference. to be
held this afternoon
The Washington times., 1906-03-31
THOUSANDS OF SPANIAR0S
WOULD GO TO PHILIPPINES

MADRID. Spain. March S1-The news
papers here state that the government
has received 1900 applications from
persons seeking employment or military
service In the Philippines as the result
OF the reports which We're printed re-
Gently TO the effect that public senti-
ment in the United States favored re-
turning the archipelago TO Spain
The Washington times., 1906-03-31
LONE WOMAN SAVES
MANY FROM DEATH
Single Handed She Stops
Fire in Tenement.
OTHERS PANIC STRICKEN
Heroine Prevented Probable Holocaust
With Clear Head and Buck
cts of Water

NEW YORK March 3I-One lone
woman. Mrs. Annie Pechek. saved 4
tenement from destruction early today
when fire occurred in big house. q
81. Marks place. that cur off the escape
OF every person on the top floor. sent
the other twenty-five families 20 the
street yelling in panic and caused the
mortal injury OF a man who could not
be awakened and who walked into
blazing room in his sleep.
Ehe fire started I'm closet outSido OF
the room occupied by Leon karmoir on
the fourth foor. His wife was the first
10 detect the smoke She awakened ier
children and shcok her husband. but ne
was hard TO arose.
The Washington times., 1906-03-31
PATTISON'S CONDITION
SHOWS NO IMPROVEMENT
Governor and Unfavorable
Weather Is Blamed.

COLUMBUS. Ohio. March 3l.-Gov-
ernor Pattisor's condit. )n, according to
the announcement of the attending ply
sicians, remained unchanged this morn
ing. Those who had hoped for some
Improvement We're greatly disappointed.
The weather continues TO be very un-
favorable II is still hoped that miIder
and sunny weather will work an i'm
mediate Improvement in his condition.
The bulletin at 10 a. m. follows:
There has been no material change
in Governor Pattison's condition during
the night He is resting quietly at
present
Pulse. &c; respiration, %; tempera-
ture, normal.
"DR. f. ]. WILSON,
"DR. o. p. HOLT"
The Washington times., 1906-03-31
CARLISTS WERE ARMED
WITH AMERICAN RIFLES

MADRID. March S1--It is alleged that
the greater part Of the rifles which
were seized recently from the Catalon-
ian Carlists are OF the type used by the
American Governm
The Spanish will address a friendly
remonstrance 10 Washington in regard
20 this discovery.
The Washington times., 1906-03-31
TWENTY POACHERS SHOT
IN FOREST OF KING

VIENNA. March S1.-A band OF fifty
poachers fell into an ambush laid for
them by the keepers Of one OF the
crown forests yesterday and twenty Of
them were shot down and captured
There was a pitched battle between the
poachers and keepers. who were Sc
creted behind earthworks and escaped
without casualties.
Some DAYS ago poacher was lodged
IN prison. but next day thirty friends
released him after breaking in the doors
of the prison
The Washington times., 1906-03-31
SEEK RUNAWAY BOYS.

Marshal Farnan, OF the Baltimore po-
lice. has asked the Alexandria police to
look out for two boys, Robert Ways and
Newton Bowers.
Captain Beach. of the barge wharf ii
this city, picked UP three batteaus n
the current off Alexandria last Thurs
day night
The Washington times., 1906-03-31
IN MEMORIAM.

STORM-In loving remembrance OF our dear
husband and father. G. OTTO STORM who
died one year ago today, March 81. 1905.
The voice is now silent; the heart is now cuId /;
The smile and the welcome that met US of Old
We miss him and mourn him In sorrow un-
seen.
And dwell on the memory OF days that have
been
II BY His Devoted Wife and Children
The Washington times., 1906-03-31
WARSHIP TO INCREASE
GERMANY'S PRESTIGE

BERLIN. March 31.-The German war
ship Fake has been dispatched for a
cruise along The western coast OF
South America.
The purpose OF the cruise. is TO dis
play the German flag in ports along
the coast and thus increase the pres
uge OF Germany in that part of the
world.
The Washington times., 1906-03-31
WASHINGTON TINES BUREAU,
ALEXANDRIA,. VA. MARCH 81

George White reported at the police
station today that some one stole from
the sluaghterhouse OF the NJ. Schuler
Beef Company a red-and-white cows
hide
Luther Carter reported that some one
broke in a stable in Cameron street and
stole an old-fashioned bureau, five
chairs. pictures and clothing. carpet.
a stove, pipe and other articles.
The Washington times., 1906-03-31
MRS. TAYLOR ASKS DIVORCE.

Mrs V. l. NJ Taylor has fled suit in
the circuit court for a limited divorce
from her husband. Robert Taylor. and
for alimony. Mrs. Taylor is repre-
sented by Col. Francis l.. Smith and
Robinston Moncure. of this city. and
Mr.. Taylor by John NJ. Johnson
The Washington times., 1906-03-31
Wife TO Rescue.

Harmoil, Tnen he leapeG TO his feet
was not awake. He CROPPED about the
room still sleeping. and then made for
the hallway. which was alive with
tre. The flames encircled him and he
fell with a scream as consciousness
came 10 him.
The wife was alert She heard the
husbands screams and went 10 him.
She seized and dragged him to the fire
escape.
On the first floor lived Mrs. Annie
Pechok, a pretty young woman. When
all was excitement and the cry OF fire
was sounding on every side. this woman
kept her head She climbed 10 the
burning apartments on the top floor and
with pail OF water began fighting the
blaze
The Washington times., 1906-03-31
LONELY IN wORKHoUsE.

Superintendent Smith OF the almshouse
and workhouse reports only one pris-
oner at the workhouse and fourteen in
mates ~ the almshouse
The Washington times., 1906-03-31
E. M. REED HAS RELAPSE.

Edwin NJ Reed. who has been sick
at his home, but who was improving.
yesterday had relapse, and is again
confined TO his bed.
The Washington times., 1906-03-31
MAY REVIVE SHOE COMPANY.

IL is reported here that a number Of
Alexandra business men will soon re-
organize the Alexandria Shoe Manufac-
turing Company. and begin business on
a large scale
The Washington times., 1906-03-31
DIED.

CHASE-At 1872 A street southeast on We'd
nesday, March 2s 1906 Miss JOSEPHINE
CHASE, aged thirty-seven years
Funeral from her sisters residence. Is
Fourth street northeast. Sunday. April !.
Thence 10 Zion Baptist Churcn. Southwest. at
1 O'Clock II
The Washington times., 1906-03-31
POLICEMAN FORTY YEARS.

Capt James Webster today finishes
forty years of service with the police
of Alexandria. He Joined the force
The Washington times., 1906-03-31
TUGBOAT is SOLD.

The tugboat James Jackson. jr.. has
been purchased by Augustus Dean. and
will be used on the river for towing
vessels.
The Washington times., 1906-03-31

SPIRITU ALfSM-FIfty anniversary OF
modern Spiritiualism. by Temple League, al
PythIan Temple sunday. 80 pm Lecturer.
Mr.. Nigh: mediums. Mrs. ZOlleT, Mrs Ripple.
Mrs McWorther. and others. solos by Mr..
Maxim; quartets and other music. Social at
Mrs Place. 80 9th ST. Sc Wednesday even
ing Mrs. Ripple viii give a seance at Far
rows. 80 NJ ST NV. Tuesday, s p-m-- 10
benefit the Temple League. at her regular
prices. Come II
The Washington times., 1906-03-31
SENT TO CHAIN GANG.

In the police court this morning Rob
ert Goods and Samuel Shurney were sent
10 the chain gang for ten days FOR va
grancy.
The Washington times., 1906-03-31
GREGORY LAND SOLD.

The heirs OF the late William Gregory
have sold to John A Marshall a tract
OF land in lower Prince William county
for 81 200.
The Washington times., 1906-03-31
Ali For $500.
Telephone North 1885.
S. H. HINES,
Undertaken and EmbaImer,

HIS 18th st. n. W.
Hardwood Casket, ! Outside Case,
A Carriages, ! Hearse, Emhalming
Body.
Will furnish 10 any place. city or country
Everything good and substantial. with arst-
class services Will cTemate al lowest prices
More expensive outfits in proportion when de-
sired Open all the time
ESTABLISHED IS73
The Washington times., 1906-03-31

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE-First Church OF
Christ. Scientist, 18th and r sts- nw--Service
Sunday. II an and pm. Subject Are
Sin. Disease, and Death Real?' Sunday
school, II am. Wednesday. s pm Public
cordially invited. Ali seats free. Free read
ing rooms IN the Traders National Bank
building. corner 10th St and Pennsylvania
ave. 1t
The Washington times., 1906-03-31

Councilman Julian Williams. who
has been sick at his home in North
Royal Street, is out again
The Washington times., 1906-03-31
he .oine Won Battle.

The woman had not orly put out the
fire but she had checked its spread to
apartments where many persons were
either asleep or TOO frightened to run.
Karmoii's sleep viii probably cost his
life. He was so badly burned about
the breast. arms and head that doctors
al Bellevue Hospital say he Will die.
The Washington times., 1906-03-31
SPECIAL NOTICES

THE COMMISSIONERS OF PHAR-
MACY will hold an examination for
registration. Monday April =, lSS, a
m. National College Of Pharmacy. SH
l street northwest Candidates must
have their applications, together with
the fee. fled With the secretary before
April 2. 1896. HENRY a JOHNSTON,
Phar. D., Secretary, 122I New Jersey
avenue northwest mhZS-St
TO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE
NATIONAL ENGINEERING COR
PORATION AND ALL WHOM IT MAY
CONCERN: Notice IS hereby given
that. as provided by sections 633 TO Sc.
inclusive of the act Of Congress entitled
an act 10 establish q code OF law FOR
the District Of Columbia, a meeting OF
the stockholders Of the National En-
gineering Corporation, corporation er-
ganized under the provisions OF sub
chapter T. Of chapter IS Of said act
for the purpose of increasing the amount
OF its capital stock to $50 900. OF such
amount as the stockholders In said
meeting may determine. viii be held al
the company's office. S0S g street north
west Washington. d. c.. on WEDNES-
DAY. THE 9Th DAY OF APRIL. 1905.
AT 5 O'CLOCK p. NJ In witness where
OF a majority Of the trustees OF sid cor
poration have hereunto subscribed their
names this 18th day OF March. A D
1906 EDWARD E CLEMENT. c. E
McFARLAN W. s McFARLAN.
JAMES II. MARI EDWARD F. col
LADAY. and JOSEPH L WRIGHT
mh13-z1t
The Washington times., 1906-03-31
ALEXANDRIA NEWS NOTES

April J. 1866, TO supply a temporary po-
sitioa and as soon as the new force was
organized was chosen it's captain.
The Washington times., 1906-03-31
A GUARANTEED CURE FOR Pills.

Itching Blind, Bleeding. or PrctrCcins
Piles. Your druggist will refund money n
Paso Ointment fails 10 cure you in to
"a days. Sec
The Washington times., 1906-03-31
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Ouinine Tablets
Druggists refund money IL II fails TO cure.
e W. Groves signature is on each box sc.
The Washington times., 1906-03-31
PERSONAL.

ExMayor Henry Strauss. who has
been i'll. is much improved
The Washington times., 1906-03-31
HALLs-NOYES
PREPARATORY

Both sexes. all ages
High. also Business I
forming Catalogues
FRANCES MANN Hl
q z ST. NV. Tele.
5a2S-tf
The Washington times., 1906-03-31

when be left the room. is alleged to
have turned on both gas lets. and also
the gas stove. As the windows were
nailed and the door closed. there was
no means for the gas TO escape, and
the timely arrival of the detectives was
all that saved the child,s life
The Washington times., 1906-03-31

SECOND EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN
SCIENCE CHURCH-At pm. Friday even
ing at 1902 T st nv. Elder Roland B.
Hazard will deliver lecture on the subject
OF Man" All invited II
The Washington times., 1906-03-31
On Dement'S Trail.


No trace OF Dement, was found until
about o'clock last night, when he tele-
phoned Mrs. Wallace from a nearby
store. and asked her 10 meet him there.
She went, ana says he asked her the
1rst thing how the baby was. She told
the police chat she told him she was
afraid he had killed the child. and that
his wife was at her house in the hope
that he would return with her, and could
be taken by the detective who had been
stationed there
Dement, was on a bicycle and rode
Up 10 the curb in front of the house.
Mrs. Dement, opened the door behind
which Detective Lyles was stationed.
Come out here ne said
II YOU want TO see me come into
the house" she replied. Dement, re-
fused. and Lyles Ieaped from his hid
ing place and made after the man. who
was sitting on his wheel with one foot
on the pedal ready to start off He
started down the street. and the de-
tective fired three shots after him
Seeing that he could not escape on
the wheel. he kicked it from under
him. Lyles caught him after short
chase.
Dement, is short OF stature, but
sessng remarkable strength in his
rather short arms
Denial by Dement,.
Demnett denied this morning. when
asked by a Times reporter. that he had
turned on the gas and attempted TO
asphyNiate the child. He said that he
knew who had done II. but declined TO
divulSe the persons identity.
He also denied beating the child and
when asked about his matrimonial es-
TRANCE nent. he said that he knew
whether or not he was married legally
To his second wife. and would tell about
IL when the case came IN for trial
The first Mrs. Dement, is of a rather
striking appearance. She lived with him
for nearly four years About year aEO
he confined her IN : room in a house
IN the Northeast. section of the city.
and II was only after dropping a note
10 her father from the window that she
was rescued
Dement, gives his age as anywhere
from twenty 10 twenty-nine II
IS said. however. that he is about tWen-
ty-siX years old.
Mrs. Dement, is a native of Frederick
Md. where her father. John Harrison.
lives at present.
The Washington times., 1906-03-31

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