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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-27

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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-27
IN THE BASEBALL CIRCUIT.
Hanlon Gets His Pnrk and Looks
Around for Players.

BALTIMORE, Feb 2e.-Judge Sans,
T. c. Clendennin, President HanIon. and
Secretary Borman. completed at O'Clock
this afternoon the remaining details which
returned Union Park TO the control of the
Baltimore Baseball and Exhibition Com
pany. 1t took about three-quarters of an
hour TO sign the necessary papers and pay
over the money. Shortly after the party
separated Circuit Court No. was notified
that the injunction case had been amicabIy
settled
Hanlon had an appointment for talk
with Capt. Joe Kelly late this Afternoon.
and he hoped to have the star outfe.der's
contract signed before night Manager Nc
Graw got in from Lynchburg today. feel
ing, he says much improved in health. He
expressed satisfaction at learning that a
compromise had been effected in the fight
over Union Park. He says he will not 20
out on hunt for Hanlon, and Hanlon in
timated that he would make 1t his BUSH
ness to see McGraw before the week is
out.
Hanlon has sent out every contract. as
the League requires to be done before
March l, and they were all forwarded by
registered mail Two men, La Chance
and Nops, are hardly likely to be seen in
Baltimore uniform next season. No deals
are yet on hand for new players. as other
matters have occupied attention There
remains, however. the League meeting and
deal or two may come up there. Hanlon
says, which may result in new faces As
TO when the meeting vii lbe called Hanlon
mas no idea
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-27
SPANISH VESSELS PURCHASED.
Three More ships Bougbt by Gem
eral Otis.

Three more Spanish vessels have been
added to the United States Navy. They
are the armed transport General Alava
and the gunboats Quiros and Villalobos, all
modern ships. Major General Otis pur-
chased them from the Spanish Government
last week, under his authority as Gov
ernor Of the Philippines, using the pub
lie funds OF the islands for the purpose, and
Rear Admiral Watson telegraphed the
Navy Department yesterday from Manila
that they had been turned over to the
Navy and placed in commission.
In his telegram to the War Depar tment
notifying IL of the purchase of the three
vessels. General Otis said that he would
turn them over 10 the Navy. His despatch
did not give the names of the ships or
say whether the Navy would be expected to
compensate the Army for their cost 1t is
supposed, however from the language Of
the message which came from Rear Ad-
miral Watson, that the purchase price will
remain chargeable against the treasury OF
the military government of the Philip
pines, admiral Watson having indicated
that the transfer had been made without
any monetary consideration. General Otis
did not say how much was paid for the
vessels.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-27
A LEPER IN NEW YORK.
He Arrives From Barbados and Is
Ordered DepOrted ut Once.


NEW YORK, Feb. 26.-one of the eight
cen storage passengers of the steamer
Button. who were landed at The Barge Of
fee today, was declared by the physicians to
be leper He is Archibald Vaudeville, a
| mulatto. He told Dr. Stafford that his home
was in Bridgetown. Barbados, where his
father is a white sergeant major of police.
He had given up a clerkship in the customs
service to take "trip TO Canada for his
health, under the advice Of his physician.
What did your physician say was the
matter with you?" asked DR.. Stafford.
q have been attended by three physi
clans of Bridgetown." Vaudeville replied.
two of them English and one French.
They all said that I was afflicted with
disagreeable skin disease from which |
would recover more quickly in a cold eli
mate"
DR.. Goldberger, physician in charge Of
the Barge Office, and two other members
of the United States Marine Hospital Corps
carefully examined Vaudeville, and agreed
with DR.. Stafford that he had leprOsy in
the early stages. They did not tell him so.
They simply told him that his physical
condition was such that he could not land
and that he would have to return to Bar
here.
A short time before Vaudeville was sent
back to the Button. which is lying off Har-
beck's Stores. Brooklyn, he sent for one
of the physicians and said
Il have learned what you have decided
is the matter. and that l can never get
well. II the laws of your country forbid
me TO land, l have nothing TO say in pro-
test but have one favor to ask. My fam
lily is of some prominence in my country.
and my father holds an honorable posi-
ton. | do not want, for his sake. to go
back deported and branded as a leper. !
have plenty of money. and all ask is to
be permitted to pay my passage and go
home as an ordinary passenger.
1t was explained TO him that his request
could not be granted much as the medical
inspector. would like to grant it, Or. SAT-
ford said that it had not been thought nee
essary TO 3etain any of the other steerage
passengers 1t had not been determined
as yet how long il takes leprosy TO de-
velop, and if the other passengers were to
be detained the period of detention might
have TO be extended for years
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-27
TIRED OF ARMY SERVICE.
Soldiers Who Want TO Buy Their
HeIecse.

War Department officials have under
consideration number of applications OF
enlisted men who desire TO purchase their
release from the Army. They claim that
they are entitled TO their release, as war
no longer exists they should be discharged.
Authority for releasing soldiers in this
way was vested in the President by
an act OF Congress providing that in
time OF peace the President may al
low soldiers 20 purchase their release
from the service. The applications were
referred to Judge Advocate General
Lieber for an opinion. He called at
tention to the fact that the question re-
garding the existence of war or state Of
peace did not enter into the case, as the
law did not make IL mandatory on the
President TO release a soldier who had en-
listed Cor term of years. He explained
that the act says that the President may
do so In his discretion. He does not be-
lieve that conditions warrant the release of
any soldiers. and 1t is said the Secretary of
War will disapprove the applications. To
do this it is not necessary to determine
whether or not war exists in the Philip
pines and this question will not be touched
uDOQ
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-27

ounces: place 1t in q glass bottle and let it
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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-27
NO TIDINGS FROM OTIS.
The War Department Ignorant as to
Philippine Operations.


Much dissatisfaction is being expressed
at the War Department over the failure
of General Otis to keep the Department
informed of operations in the Philippines.
Since the death of General Lawton there
have been few expeditions OF any moment
undertaken. and the reports from General
Otis made public have contained little to
show what the true situation in the Phil
ippines is.
The President has expressed a desire
that the insurrection be quelled at the
earliest possible moment, and Secretary
Root is reported to have cabled General
Otis for information regarding the situa-
ton and what advancement has been made
toward establishing peace in the islands.
The new Philippine Commission being
selected by the President is expected to
sail for Manila about April /, arriving a
month later, and the Administration is
anxious that the natives shall be SO far
pacifed by that time as to make it pos
sible for the Commissioners to visit all
parts of the archipelago in order to learn
what the needs Of the inhabitants are, that
their recommendations regarding legisla-
AiOh DN al dINOiu WIN tAloNlhS sShNa-
tons.
For months General Otis has contented
himself with sending short bulletins of
casualties. and outside of the engage
ments at Santo Tomas. early in January,
and at Albay. in the southeastern part or
Luzon, about two weeks ago, no reports OF
movements OF troops have been given out
by the War Department.
Army officers are at q loss 10 account
for the silence of Otis regarding the oper-
atoms of his army of $1,000 men, in ad-
dition to which he has the fleet OF Ad-
miral Watson, which he can call upon at
any time for cooperation in any expe-
dition against the coast towns. Even with
this force at his command the reports
from the Philippines do not show that
General Otis has opened many of the
hemp ports and the manufacturers agents
and representatives from the farming dis
tricts of the country are said to be anN-
ious for reports concerning the possible
shipments OF hemp, which is badly needed
for the harvests of the coming season.
The only theory advanced by War De-
partment officials for General Otis silence
is that the insurgents are widely scattered
and are making no organized resistance TO
any Of the expeditions that may have been
sent out. They express themselves as con-
fident that the insurrectlon has been put
down, but cannot explain why more fire.
quent reports of the occupations OF towns
and provinces by the soldiers have not
been received.
During the early part Of he campaign,
at the beginning of the dry season last
fall, map was hung up in the Adjutant
Office. in which pins. with pieces
Of paper attached, were stuck ahowing the
disposition of the forces and progress of
1Deratious These pins were moved daily
is the troops advanced or receded and it
could be told at a glance exactly where
he various commands were located. This
1lan was abandoned over two months ago.
because of the lack of information re-
,eived. and now few Army officers are able
% tell where any OF the brigades or regi-
nents are Stationed
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-27
MAJOR BALLIN's REMAINS.
They Are Sent TO Buffalo for Inter
meDt.

ment.
The remains Of Major Ralph Ballin, who
was found dead in bed in his room at the
National Hotel on Sunday morning, were
removed from Speare's undertaking estab-
lishment yesterday afternoon and sent TO
his former home in Buffalo, y. Y. The re-
mains were accompanied by Miss Agnes
Balm. daughter. and Mr.. Borman, a SON.
in-law They arrived in the city yester-
day morning in answer 10 a telegram Ac-
cording to a certificate issued by Coroner
Carr. the death of Major BALM was due TO
heart disease.
The deceased was about forty-fve years
of age and was a well-known business man
of Buffalo He was connected with sew
eral business enterprises, was prominent
in military circles. and was a thirty-sec-
ond-degree Mason. He was member of
Buffalo Chapter, No. Il; Lake Erie Com
mandery. No. 90, and De Molay Lodge, No.
49s, F. A. A N.
The personal effects Of Major BALM.
which were yesterday morning turned over
to Property Clerk Kemp of the Police De-
partment, by Morguemaster SchoeRberger,
included diamonds and jewelry to the value
of about $500. A bank book found among
his effects showed that the deceased had &c
his credit little over sl.5Go.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-27
DAMAGED BY FIRE.
Flames Cause n Loss of $1,000 in
Georgetown.

Fire. of unknown origin, which broke OUT
shortly before 9 O'Clock last night in the
brick building at 3239 x Street northwest
owned by the George Hill estate and DC
cupied as a factory by the Columbia Motto
and Manufacturing Company resulted in 6
loss estimated at s., O0o. The loss is under
stood to be covered by insurance
An alarm was sounded from box IS.
about $50 O'Clock by Nicholas Harper, whs
was passing the building, and several com
panies of the department, together with th
police reserve from the Seventh precinct
were early on the scene. Assistant Chief
Belt directed the work OF the firemen, anC
the flames were confined TO the first floor
OF the building. portion OF the stock OF
the manufacturing company was wrecked
but statement of the loss sustained b,
the tenants could not be obtained definitely
last night.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-27

the term salary. This was held to mean
he stated, "a stipend, payable regularly
against all ordinary contingencies. It is
payable at all events and may not be d.
minished during the lifetime of the judge,
nor can he be deprived OF it except by
DEATH resignation, or impeachment. The
81 SEQ was extra compensation for extra
work and the right to it ceased with tie
cessation OF the work" The judgment o.;
the Court OF Claims dsmissing Judge Ben
edict's petition was affirmed
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-27
4 Torpedo Bont's Mishap.

SEATTLE, Wash, Feb. ga builders
trial trip of the torpedo boat Goldsborough
has resulted in an accident which will delay
the final builders test six weeks. When
off Alkali Point running at thirty knots
a shaft-arm broke, disabling one engine
A new forging must be made in the East.
Captain Nicholson, of the trial EOlrd. says
that the damage can be repaired for about
$500, and that the accident does not prove
the boats construction faulty.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-27
DROPPED THE L. A. W.
The International Cyclists Associa-
ton Meets Mt Paris.


NEW YORK, Feb. 26.-After a two
days session that began at Paris on
Saturday, the International Cyclists As
ISOLATION today dropped the League Of
American Wheelmen from its membership
list and substituted the National Cycling
Association. The l. C. A. is composed Of
the organizations in control of cycle rae
ing in every civilized country of the world,
and the action at Paris means that the
n. C. A. will lie recogni ed hereafter as the
body in sole control OF cycle racing in
America. Incident TO the decision was a
resolution that all foreign organizations
shall grant full amnesty to riders who
have been penalized by either the L. A. W.
or the n. C. A.
The meeting that concluded yesterday
was special one of the executive COM
mittee. According TO cable adyices re-
ceived tonight il was a lively meeting and
perhaps a stormy one.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-27
Hollis REMAINS SENT HOME.
Inc Coroner Pronounces Death Due
to Heart Disease.

The remains Of John VI. Holt, late gen.
eral foreman Of car repairs of the South-
ern Railway, who was found dead in his
room at SOS Twelfth Street northwest. yes
terday morning, were sent TO the home of
his family, at Manchester, Va, yesterday
afternoon. The remains were accompanied
~ a son. Previously, Coroner Carr viewed
he remains and issued a certificate of
death due TO heart disease
Mr.. Holt arrived in Washington from
Richmond about IL O'Clock Sunday night
He went at once 10 his room, and after
lighting gas heater and lamp, removed
mis- coat, preparatory TO retiring, when he
a;as suddenly stricken with heart failure
He fell across his bed, and was in that
position when found yesterday morning by
MS son. The gas heater and lamp were
siill burning.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-27
Condition OF Bishop Hood

James W. Hood. of Fayetteville, N. c.,
who came here several weeks ago to at
tend important ceremonies at the A. NJ. f.
Zion Church and was suddenly and seri-
ously stricken with pneumonia, is improv-
ing but not yet able to sit up.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-27
JUDGE BENEDIcT's CLAIM.
The United states supreme Court De
cide> Against Ii.

The claim of former Judge Charles L.
Benedict, of New York, for $500 a yeag
additional pay as retired judge of the East
ern district of New York, was denied by
the Supreme Court yesterday.
For a number of years before retir ng
Judge Benedict had held six criminal terms
OF court, for which 5000 each had teen paid
him under the statute providing for the
holding of the terms He claimed that he
was entitled to this sum in addition to the
5000 year regular salary.
The claim depended said Justice
Brown for the court, upon the meaning of
II is the wish OF everybody to be served with
lieayeh's Mserzen, Senate, or Lager. For bottled
beer phone "a, Arlington Bottling Co.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-27
, british warship at San Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 26.-The British
warship Icarus steamed into the harbor on
Sunday. saluting the forts as she passed
up the bay. and dropped anchor. She is on
the way to Esquimalt where she is to be
given an overhauing before she joins the
North Pacific Squadron
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-27
IN THE SUPREME COURT
Decisions Handed Down in Several
Important Cases.

Seizure and Condemnation of Two
Vessels During the wnr With
the Validity of Blockade of Guam
tannmo-Other Opinions Rendered.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-28
Annie Laurie. Grave.

II has Just been discovered that the
grave Of Annie Laurie the heroine Of the
world famous ballad, has remained fcr
all these years without a tombstone.
Many people are under the delusic1 that
Annie Laurie was merely Pigment CT the
poets brain; but this was not SO. SIZE
was the daughter of Sir Robert Laur.e,
and was born in Maxwelton House, which
stands in the "braes" immortal.Lcd in the
song. Her birth is thus set down in The
Barjorg manuscript: AT the pleasure Of
the Almighty God my daughter, annie
Laurie. Was born upon the 18th day of
December. 1852 years. about 6 O'Clock N
the morning. and was baptized by Mr..
George, minister OF Glencairn" Max
welton House is still full OF memories of
this winsome girl, and in the long dri.,,-
ing-room there still hangs her portrait
Her lover and the author Of the original
song was young Douglas of Fingland, but
whether he. as Is common with ioyers of
poetic temperament. did not press his
suit sufficiently, or whether she wished a
stabler husband, she gave her hand to a
prosaic country laird, her cousin, Alex
ander Ferguson. They lived the rest Of
their lives at Craigdarroch House, five
miles from Maxwelton, and when size
died Annie was buried In the beautiful
glen of the Cairn. Lady Scott Spottis-
woodc, who died early In the present
year, was responsible for the med TN ver-
sion OF the song.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-28

Quisite ornamentation consisting OF
hand embroidery done with gold thread
on foundation of mauve velvet. The
skirt is unlined, but has an underskirt Of
mauve taffeta finished with a pleated
lounce OF the same. and Joined to the
cloth skirt by the waistband.
The bodice is of mauve cloth, which
shows as vest in front, and is trimmed
with passementerie like the front of the
skirt. graceful bolero of tucked green
cloth covers the plain bodice and is trim
med with gold embroidery. The sleeves
Of green cloth are quite full at the Shout
der, and they end near the wrist with a
huge turned-back cuff ornamented with
gold embroidery. A full undersleeve
puffs out below and is made of white
mousseline de sole with a wristband of
the same material laid in fine folds.
TIE high collar Of folded white nous
seine de sole is encircled by cravat OF
black satin and deep girdle of crinkled
black satin gives the essential black tone
SO conspicuous in the new fashion 'crea-
lions. The large hat is OF maure felt with
the brim faced with folds Of white NOUS
seine de sole and bordered with a bias
band of mauve velvet. A drapery Of green
liberty satin and monture OF small mauye
roses with green velvet foliage, complete
the garniture.
An evening gown afI acts still more the
lines of the Louis XIII period. 1t is Of
cream colored satin OF that rich heavy
quality which stands by itself, as It were.
The skirt is full. but absolutely without
ornament, and falls in train at the back.
The bodice of the came satin is cut with
the straight seam SO characteristic OF the