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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-28
WHY WARRINGTON GROWS.
MacfarInnd's Answer
to the ..St Louis ChrDnfcIe.o

The st. Louis Chronicle has sent to
the mayors of the different cities cir
cular telegram reading:
please wire at our expense one hundred
words outlining your judgment as to what
factor or factors most contributed to in
crease in your city's population; also what
municipal policies whose adoption and
operation prevented more gratifying in
crease : such was anticipated by your
people"
To this President Mcfarland. of the
Board of District Commissioners, made
this response:
Washington is the most attractive city
for residence in the United States This
largely explains the steady and substantial
increase of its population, which is larger
than census reports. because enumeration
was made when thousands of people were
away. Washington has the best municipal
government in this country-no bosses, no
rings no scandals. low tax rate, fine
school, fire and police systems, broad
shaded, well-Iighted and welI-swept
streets, numerous parks. excellent street
ard steam railway facilities. As the Ma
tional Capital il draws people from all
over the world, and has an unusual proper
tion of refined and cultivated residents and
of beautiful homes "
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-28
ADJUSTMENTS.
Kernnn'x-The yarnbond,.


The Vagabon IS. burlesque organization
new 10 local patrons of this type Of stage
entertainment. proved its worth to two
large audiences at Kernen's Theatre yes
.erday afternoon and evening The swell
tering atmosphere was not sufficient TO
prevent the gatherings from bestowing
liberal applause upon the burlesques and
several really good numbers of the oIio.
The opening burlesque, The Lady or the
Lobster" furnishes an excuse for the in.
PRODUCTION of some Of the newest music of
the day. and allows the comedians to show
that they are capable OF originating some
new stories. Flo Janson, clever SOU
brette, with a numerous local following,
was given fattering reception, and re-
sponded by rendering several songs ex-
ceedingly well. Barrett and Learned create
considerable mirth with "A Visit to the
Widow" Lillian Washburn sings several
late songs well enough for the audience
to evidence strong desire for additional
verse; Undoubtedly the best number on
the bill and one of exceptional merit as a
sensational aerial act is that of the Nudo,
three in number, who have supplied their
turn with 2n elaborate apparatus and
special stage SITTING. Topack and Steel.
the well-known knockabout comedians.
met with favor BY reason of the excellence
of their familiar offering. The four Mig
nanis produce music from all sorts OF ar
tieles in a barber shop scene. George Tot
ten Smith contributes the closing bur
lesque. The Vagabonds will OCCUPY the
Herman stage during the remainder of the
week, with matinees daily
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-28
THE PLANS COMPLETED.
Lawn Party to BE Held for the Rem
eft of Georgetown Hospital.

About 200 people gathered at the George
town Hospital last evening to complete ar
rangemnts for the lawn party which will
be held on the campus of Georgetown Uni
versity, beginning next Tuesday. und-r the
auspices of the ladies of Georgetown, and
for the benefit OF the Georgetown Hospital.
The lawn patty will continue every day
until Friday. when it will close with a
gigantic lawn rdchre party. The booths and
those in charge with their assistants Will
be as follows;
Refreshment table No Mrs. Than in
charge; assistants, Mrs. Charles Stohlman,
Mrs. Thomas Stanton, Mrs. DR.. Sutliff,
Miss Maggie Brown, Miss Louise Stanton,
Miss Louise Gibbons, Miss Mamie Keleher,
Miss Annie Keleher. Miss Flora Mckinley,
Miss Ford, Mrs. Waggerman, and Miss
Jennie Seymour
charge; assistants Misses Alice Lushaer,
Helena King. Annie Josephine Clements.
Belle Laggart, Alice Lynch. Maud McKin-
ley, Mamie Gaskin. Mary ODonoghue.
Refr4shment table No. Misses Heonan
and Koarney in charge; assistants. Mrs.
J. a. Duffy Miss Rose Kearney, Mrs. NJ.
A. Dugan, Mrs. John Dugan. Miss L bbie
Molyneaux. Miss Mamie Horrigan, Miss
Josie Curtin, Miss Mary Curtin, Miss Imo-
gene bitHltIls, AilSs. Nellie CeSt, MISS
Josie Clements. Miss Clara Clements, NJ SIS
Maize Smith, Miss Gertrude Harper, Nj s
Ada Morgal. Miss Nellie Dugan,
Lemonade and punch stand-Mrz. Pat
terson in charge; assistants, Mrs Holm
ger, Misses Patterson and Mckinley. Dr..
Green DR.. Hays.
Peanut staud-MTs. NJ. A. MeGcHan aud
j. o. Neale. in charge; assistants, Misses
Miss Brett, and Miss Gibbons
Fish pond-Miss King in charge; assist
ants, Misses Louise King, Florence X ng,
Lucy Edmonston, and Miss Berry.
Paddle stand-Mr. John Cook, John Hor-
rigan. John Archer. and John Heehan.
knights of Columbus Booth)
Fortune teller's booth-Miss Gibbons.
John Hadley Doyle has b5en selected to
assume the general management OF The
lawn party. Dlciel W. Donnell is the as
sistant manager.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-28
A LOVING CUP FOR HARVARD.
The Cuban Teachers Token of Grat-
itude to the University.


Grom the Boston Evening Transcript)
The most interesting feature of the Gu
ban teachers concert, given last Tuesday
evening in Sanders theatre at Cambridge,
was the presentation of a loving cup TO
harvard University as a testimonial of
their gratitude for the opportunities eX
tended to them during the last six weeks.
A committee of the teachers has been
working on the matter with great secrecy
for some time and the cup has been pur-
chased with a subscription fund amounting
to $500, although 1t is valued at $3.50
The cup stands nearly two feet high, is
tastefully engraved, and appropriately in
scribed in Spanish. There are three han
dies, each topped with a flower. On one
side engraved on a plate is the inscrip-
ton: 1.-THE teachers OF Cuba. Pupils of
the summer school," In the centre of this
shield is: Testimonial of gratitude to the
illustrious University of Harvard and its
president, Charles w Eliot Underneath
are the figures 1900" 1t bears the Cuban
and American flags and the coats of arms
of the United States. Cuba, and HarTar
University.
The presentation was made by Senior
Ruiz Tamayo, of MatanZas, and the gift
was received by President Eliot. The re-
marks were in turn Interpreted in English
and Spanish. Senior Tamayo expressed III
gratitude of the teachers and said they
never could forget the kindness of Presi-
dent Eliot, Mr.. Frye. Mr. Lane. and the
instructors and guides. President Eliot. in
rsDlying, said that the visit of the Cubans
had been not alone the benefit to them
selves. but that those who had entertained
them had obtained a wider outlook He
wished them a pleasant Journey to the
other American cities and 10 their homes
and said that the university would he
glad to welcome any OF them in after
years.
The concert consisted largely of selec-
tons by a chorus of Cuban women, who
occupied the platform. Opening remarks
were made by Senior Gil. A polka ritten
by Senorita Peters, Cuban teacher, and
dedicated to Superintendent Frye, was
given Among the selections sung by the
chorus were America. THE Star Span
gIed Banner" with solo by Senorita San
chez; the Cuban national air, and Fair
Harvard"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-28

as colonel AS a rule the sailor is told
from soldier by the cut of his jib, which
cannot be described here. In our nayy
officers wear the same device as army Off
GERS; and in front of it always appears
foul anchor
For non-oommissioned officers the rank
devices are too numerous to mention,
we have two dozen or more grades in
our own army. and presumably each other
army has as many more. What Field Mar
shall Won Waldersee will wear does not ap-
pear in the books of uniforms: if Field
Marshal Lord Roberts in Africa is any
criterion, he will be about the plainest
clad man in the seven armies.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-28
YOUNG SOLDIER RECEIVERS.
Triumph of Surgery in the Case OF
Colonel Robes Son.

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 27.-Modern
science has Just scored a new triumph in
the hospital at Preside, where an appa-
rently hopeless case has been relieved and
a man supposed to be crippled for life has
been restored
Harvey o. Robe is the son OF Colonel
Robe. recently promoted TO the command
of the Ninth United States Infantry, sue
eeeding Colonel Liseum. who was killed at
Tientsin. The young man went out to
Manila as an assistant quartermaster in
the Regular Army and last spring was
struck by Filipino bullet which hit some
hard substance on the ground and ca
-onled striking his cartridge belt and
burying fragments of the lead and two
other bullets. together with its own bulk.
deep in the sciatic cavity.
Totally disabled for duty. young Robe
returned to San Francisco and went I'M
der treatment at the general hospital
where vain efforts were made to locate the
foreign substance. Finally, by the aid of
the X-ray. the bullet was located and
Chief Surgeon Gerard was enabled to send
his instruments straight TO the spot and
extract numerous fragments of lead
varying in size. The wounds have now
healed perfectly and Robe has been dis
charged.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-28
Glen Echo Park.

Haley's Washington Band rendered de-
ligntful programme at Glen Echo last
night, and was compelled to respond to
several encores. Following the concert an
excellent bill was presented in the am
phitheatre. Frank Towards original crea-
ton, '-Curfew Fantasm.' was given in five
lovely scenes, heightened by unusually fine
electric pictures and appropriate songs by
four handsome and sweet-voiced women.
Prof. Maurice A. Joyce gave startling
proofs Of his ability as tight-rope per-
former. The Victoria Four, q female
quartette, rendered some popular COM
positions in true artistic style. Last but
not least was George Graham, whose
monologue teemed with new whimsical
ties. The dancing paviiions were well pa
tronfzed. and the cafes frst-class menu
WAS quite generally taken advantage OF.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-28
sALUTEs TO THE MONTGOMERY.
Cruiser i'm Port After Being With
Admiral Schiey's Fleet.

NEW YORK, Aug 27.-The Uaitea States
cruiser Montgomery arrived in port this
afternoon from a long cruise with Adj
miral sehley's fleet. The Montgomery dur
ing her cruise has touched at ports in
Brazil and the West Indies, Bahia, Rio de
Janeiro. Buenos Ayres, and Montevideo.
On her way home she stopped finally at
st. Thomas, Danish West Indies, leaving
there on August %.
The Montgomery was flying her home
ward bound pennant from the main tops
mast head, the end dragging in the water
considerable distance astern. Coming up
the bay various craft sent forth their
greeting by whistle and flag, the cruiser
answering in each ins stance number of
ladies lowered an American flag from a
staff on the Staten Island shore near the
narrows, which salute the cruiser an
swered by dipping her eolors. All were
well ON board. The Montgomery anchored
of Tonlpkinsviile.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-28
NO DANGER OF "A misTAKE.
Retort of an American Girl to an
English Insult.

(from the New Yorw Tribuue.)
A man who is just back from visit to
Europe-Paris. to be exact. and Germany
is telling a story which ought to make the
great American eagle flap his wings with
pride. 1t happened at little railway sta
ton in Germany-Grunenwald by name
while the man who tells about it was
waiting for a train on a branch line which
connects with the main line at that place
Besides himself there were at the sta
tion a party of American tourists. of the
kind you read about in English books, and
an English family of the kind you read
about in American books. The Americans
were loud-voiced and ungrammaticaL They
laughed a great deal and they ate peaches.
the stones OF which they threw at a post
to test their craftsmanship. They were
persons for whom Uncle Sam himself
would have felt apologetic. and they dis
pleased the doughty British mater-familias
greatly.
To the younger members of her family.
a gawky boy and lanky and ''leggy" girl,
of the typical elongated English variety,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-28
MUST HAVE PASSPORTS.
Americans Inconvenience I'm Ger
many Since Humberf;s Death,

The Department of State has received a
despatch from the Charge dAffaires ad
interim Of the United States at Berlin
stating that since the assassination of the
Nlate King of Italy, travellers in Germany
are subjected to a more strict police sItper-
vision than has heretofore been the case.
and Americans are therefore advised to
provide themselves with passports from
the Department Of State before going
abroad.
In Berlin, as in many other German
cities, the police regulations in regard to
the establishment of identity are quite
strict. All hotel, lodging, and boarding
house keepers are required to inform the
police within twenty-four hours of their
arrival Of the nationality OF the persons
who stay in their houses and as 10 whether
or not they are provided with pas por CT
similar papers. The Berlin president of
police has recently ordered that these reg
ulations be more strictly enforced and as
a result, several American citizens have
been subjected to some annoyance be-
cause they were not able satisfactorily To-
establish their citizenship at once.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-28

Postmaster General Smith has issued an
order making the postal employees in the
Philippines directly subordinate to the
Department at Washington. Heretofore
the twenty-one different Philippine offices
have been substations OF the San Fran.
cisco Dostoffice. All of the bonded EN-
ployes in the archipelago reported direct
ly TO the San Francisco postmaster The
lew order will relieve him of that re-
sponsibility and win put the employees di-
rectly under the headquarters OF the en-,
tire service. The work OF changing the
bonds from San Francisco to Washington
viii take place in about six weeks.
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they were objects of great interest aow-
ever, and the girl in particular edged near
er and nearer, 10 her mothers great dis
gust. At last she was so near that mamm.
could endure it no longer.
"Clsrai" she called in her loude5t voice.
Come eway at once You might be mis-.
taken for one OF those disgusting Ameri-
cans"
a pretty young American looked up and
swept Clara from head TO foot With q
calm glance Then she went or eating
peaches.
Don't worry. madam" she called out
cheeriiy There's no danger OF that
with those feet
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-28
THE OREGON DoCKED.
Injuries Received by the Vessel in
Chinese Waters Repaired

The Navy Department announced yes
terday that the Oregon has been raised
and locked and VIII be ready for sea in
a week. All her injuries as a result OF
her accident in running on a rock have
been repaired. and she will soon be again
in active service.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-28
Denvcr'. Rapid Growth.

The population of the city of Denver ac-
cording to the Twelfth Census, is 1859
persons. as against 106.7ls in 1890. The
increase is 27.146. or 2544 per cent. The
population of Denver in 1880 was 80. $50.
and the increase for the subsequent ten
years was 1851 per cent
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-28
BALTTMoRE's BIG GAIN.
Population Has Increascd 74,51S
Since the Census of 1870.

The population Of the city of Baltimore
according to the statement made public
yesterday by the Census Bureau is sos .q57
against 434. 40 in 1890. gain Of 74.5lS. or
17.15 per cent. The increase from 1880
to 1890 WIS 102. 126, or 1913 per cent.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-28

See Wednesday evenings papers
for important announcement for
Thursday.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-28
CHAUTAUQUA BEACH

formerly Bay Ridge). Coolest most delight
full summer excursion and family resort on Chesa-
peake Bag. Best bathing, boating, Grabbing,
fishing. Hotel rates So and up Beautiful build
ing lots and stock Tor sale easy terms.
See this paper. d. Il o. time table for trains
auIO-tf
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-11
MAKE IT DOUBLY SAFE.

Ii has been very gratifying to learn
from delegates from every section OF
the State that the Constitutional
Amendment grows in favor and as it
is explained the opposition is melting
away.
Today's convention by the adoption
of ringing platform and the nomina-
ton of a strong ticket will add much
to the strength of the amendment.
Indeed every delegate ought to regard
it his highest duty to so write the
platform and so name the ticket as to
insure the carrying the amendment.
Nothing counts so much as charac-
ter. In 1898 the Democrats carried
many counties because the high char
acter of their candidates contrasted
with the unworthy Fusion candidates
told strongly for Democracy. 1t will
be so this year if the same wisdom
is shown in selecting every member of
the ticket as has been exercised in
selecting the candidate for Governor.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-11
SENATORIAL PRIMARY.

The Senatorial primary ought to be
adopted by the convention with three
provisions:
/. 1t should be held in every county
in the State and the candidate receiv-
ing the largest number Of votes should
receive thesnominatiOn.
.. 1t should be held on the same day
as the National election and every
Democrat voting the straight Demo
cratic ticket in August and November
should be entitled to vote i'll the prl-
mary. ~
3. 1t should be held under a pri-
mary law to be passed in june.
So far as this paper is concerned.
it advocates a primary solely in the
interest of the party. 1T believes 1T
will result in the selection of the
strongest man. We would not advo-
cate any system in the interest of
either of the distinguished candidates
for that high oftive. The primary is
not in the interest OF either; it is to
eliminate the whole matter from the
August election, and is in the interest
of the candidate who is strongest with
the people.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-11
Plea For the West.

To the Editor: 1t seems TO be practi-
cally decided that an Eastern man, the
brave and fearless Aycock will be select
ed to lead the great Democratic hosts by
Wednesdays convention, and there is also
strong indications that the prince of
true North Carolina citizenship; Hon.
John s. Cunningham, is destined TO be
named fer the second place. This much
being evident it is deemed expedient to
sound a note of warning, lest the great
West be overlooked and an injustice i'm
posed upon the faithful opponents of An
glo-Saxon Supremacy beyond the noun
tainS.
The East is calling upon her Western
friends for deliverance from the blight of
negro rule, and the request will meet with
a prompt and pleasing response. At the
same time the Western people naturally
expect that justice be done in the selec-
ton of candidates for State offices to be
voted for this year. We believe the big
hearted men Of the East can appreciate
the situation and will modestly yield to
liberal division
The demands of the Western people
will not be unreasonable. They feel that
the privilege of naming the candidates for
Auditor, Attorney General, State Treas
urer and Superintendent of Public In
struction should be accorded them. Mr..
London being SO far West as Chatham
would not be Objectionable. But at least
one of those important positions should
be filled by an extremely Western man.
The West should also be allowed to name
the candidate for Commissioners of Labor
and Printing.
The selection of all candidates should
be made after mature consideration, with
reference to the will of the great COM
mon people, and there can be no doubt
about the result.
Very truly,
NJ. L. SHIPMAN.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-11

by the late lamented DR.. r. L. Abernethy,
and no boy, no matter how poor he be,
was ever turned away from it's doors, but
instead thousands were educated free of
charge. Upon Doctor Abernethys death
the mantle of the Presidency of the col
Prof. w. E. Abernethy, and it could not
have fallen upon more worthy shoulders.
Where Doctor Abernethy left off the work
his son took it up.
Prof. Abernethy is one of the finest
scholars in the State.
He is also among its best orators.
Those who heard his speech in Charlotte
some time since on the Constitutional
Amendment, say it was one of the finest
things ever delivered there.
The Charlotte Observer said the fol-
lowing of it:
Mr.. Abernethy's speech was scholarly
and eloquent He is a polished orator
The Charlotte News spoke of it as fol-
lows:
Prof. Abernethy's fame as an orator had
ed. He spoke with a dash and brilliancy
that few North Carolinian orators possess.
Mr.. Abernethy is Western man, and
there is no finer campaigner in the State.
If he is nominated he will add great
strength to the ticket.
Montgomery County. "a
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-11
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-11

recognize the various callings III the
State in its composition. This paper
has taken no part III the contests for
these places. 1t has no preferences
1t knows no man running who does
not fill Jefferson test OF fitness for
office. There is every reason why the
convention should deliberate in select
ing between the claims of the various
candidates, give heed 10 the wishes
of every section of the Common
wealth, and permit no element in the
party TO feel that it has not been Civ
en- justice in the personnel Of the
ticket.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-11
Prof. w. E. Abernethy For Superin.
tendent Public instruction.

To the Editor: 1t seems to me to be
a very bad policy for the Democratic
party to nominate any other man for
superintendent Of Public Instruction than
straight Democrat. We certainly have
enough good timber in the party without
going outside to get man, no matter
how good his record has been from an
educational standpoint. There are COM
petent men among good Democrats for
the position.
One of the leading educators of the
State, a man who has done much to edu-
cate the poor boys of North Carolina, is
Prof. w. f. Abernethy, of Rutherford
college. Rutherford college was founded