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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-20
MONEY IN THE LAUNDRY.
Mary Porter Locked Up because She
Refused to Return II.

Policemen Hayden and O'Donnell, of the
Ninth precinct, last night arrested Mary
Porter. colored woman. thirty-three years
OF age. residing on Congress Street north
east, upon the complaint OF Mr.. James
Speight of S53 X Street northeast. who
claims that the woman stole S125 from
his wife The Porter woman had been
employed by Mrs Speight to do the wash
ing. and last night while giving her the
clothes to launder she accidentally dropped
into the bundle a garment to which was
pinned an envelope containing S125. Not
long afterward the loss was discovered.
and Mr.. Speight went to the woman's home
and demanded the money. They handed
back all OF the clothes she had taken
from the house, with the exception of the
garment mentioned, and upon being ques-
toned as to what she had done with it, re-
fused to talk
Mr.. Speight went to the Ninth precinct
station and reported the case. and as a
result Policemen Hayden and OD0nnell
We're assigned to the case The bluecoats
hurried to thes home of the woman, and
after a search discovered the missing ar
ticle. but not until the woman had been
put through the sweating process would
she diTulge the hiding place of the SIPS.
She was taken 10 the station aad locked
up, despite her protests. and removed from
there later to Che House of Detention to
await her trial In Police Court this morn
ing on a charge Of grand larceny.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-20
ELoPING COUPLE MARRIED.
The Romance of Il. j. Griain and Miss
O'%eiII. of Richmond.

What is said to have been an elopement
terminated happily yesterday afternoon at
St. Patrick's Catholic Church. near Tenth
and Streets northwest. when Patrick ].
Griffin and Miss Catherine o'NeiIl. both of
Richmond. Va, were married by the Rev.
Father Stafford. assisted by Father
Thomas Dolan. The couple are now regis
tered at the Raleigh. and will leave the
city today for Baltimore, where the groom
has relatives.
MIR Griffin and Miss O'Neill shortly after
their arrival went to the city hall, where
license was procured. Several friends
of the groom were told of the ceremony
about to lake place, and the couple was
guided TO the church on Tenth Street.
where Father Stafford consented to unite
them III marriage.
The bride and groom took a carriage in
waiting Immediately after the marriage
and were driven 10 their hotel
Mr.. Griffin is prominent merchant of
Richmond where he has always resided
He is twenty-seven years of age, and his
bride is FIVE years his junior.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-20
THE HOUSE ROUTINE.
Time Largely spent i'm Debating the
Sundry Civil Bill.

At the opening OF the House yesterday
morning Representative Cannon reported
the General Deficiency bill, the last of the
appropriation bills for this session.
MIR. Sherman presented the report of
partial agreement by the conferees on the
Indian Appropriation bill. 1t disposed of
all matters in dispute, save those relat-
ing to irrigation. mineral lands, closing
the Chickasaw rolls. and the Sisseton and
Wahpeton claims. The report was agreed
to.
bill regulating the taking and sale of
game in the District of Columbia was re-
ported, with an amendment from the Sen
ate and was sent to conference Represen-
tatiYes jenkins, Meyer. and Babcock
being appointed conferees on the part of
the House
A bill providing rules for the Girls In
dustrial School Of the District and SEN
ate bill to convey a certain lot within the
city limits Of Washington 20 j. II. C.
Cause were passed.
Representa- dive Hit. of the Committee
on Foreign Affairs, reported back the
resolution of enquiry introduced by Mr.
Lentz. asking that the Secretary of State
De requested to furnish TO the House il
not incompatible with the public inter
ests. all the Information in the possession
Of the State Department relating to the
Shipment OF mules and horses from New
Orleans in large numbers for use in the
British army in the war in South Africa
This was passed and also a similar rego-
luton by Mr.. Naphen asking that the
Secretary of the Treasury be required
to inform the House If our Forts and wat
eTs have been used for the export of mules
and other military supplies 10 South
Africa
Mr.. Cannon then moved to take I'D the
Sundry Civil bill. Mr.. Crumpacker desired
TO take up the clause on ventilating and
furnishing the House of Representatives
upon which he had made a point OF order
the day previous. At Mr.. CannOn's re-
quest, he allowed the paragraph to go over
until the reading Of the bill had Leen
completed
Representatives Shafroth, Bell and New
lands attacked the paragraph of the till
appropriating 800, 900 for gauging streams,
investigating underground flows. etc. The
Western members claimed that the
amount granted was far too small
lengthy discussion on the subject of irri-
CATION was precipitated Mr. Hill said
that in his opinion an organized effort
was being made to start the United States
on an experiment which would in the end
cost 5000, ,000. 900, according to his cal
culation, based on figures given By the
members from the arid land States tlem-
selves
Mr. Moody explained the method of the
propaganda on the subject Of irrigation,
and read letter which he said had been
widely circulated among his constituents
The communica tion urged him, as a mem
Der Of the Appropriations Committee to
vote for the insertion of a clause in the
Sundry Civil bill carrying $3.50 900 to ne
used for Investigating irrigation matters
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-20
TIE HAWAIIAN JUDaEsH1r.
The Name of George ID. Gear, of Hon.
o1ulu, Sent to the senate.

The fight for the second tudgeship of the
Circuit Court of the First Circuit OF the
Territory of Hawaii was ended yesterday
so Tar as the appointment was concerned
by the President sending to the Senate the
name Of George d. Gear of Honolulu. The
nomination of Gear for the judgeship is
something of surprise, as it was under
stood that Edgar Caypless, of Honolulu
VINO was strongly endorsed by Delegate
wilcox. had the inside track The other
applicants for the judgeship were J. B. De-
bolt and Judge W. L. Wilcox. II was said
iast night that the Senate Judiciary Com
mittee viii be asked to hold up Gear S
nomination until the committee can hear
from certain members of the Hawaiian
Legislature. There seems to be no ques-
tlon but that the opposing factions in
Honolulu who have representatives. here
viii vigorously contest Gears nomination.
Delegate Wilcox, who supported Cay
pless, intimated last night that he might
have something to say to the Senate Ju-
dietary Committee.
Mr.. Gear is the man who filed the
charges and protest against Delegate Will
cox i-.-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-20
ALUMNI STILL LOYAL.
Business High School Graduates Mt
Their Annual banquet.

a decided impetus was given to the
movement to secure new Business High
School building at the second annual BAN
quet of the Business High School alumni.
held last night at the Cairo. over two
hundred graduates and eX-students. teach
ers and friends of that institution were
present. Senator Hanna was expected to
attend. and was scheduled for an address
The evening passed, however. without
the Ohioan putting in an appearance.
Commissioner AIacfarland spoke regard
ing the place of the business High School
in the community. The guests of honor
In addition TO the above named speakers
were M iOr H. Il Twumbley Secretary of
the Board OF Education; a T. Stuart
Superintendent of Public Schools; Sheri-
dan Ferree, and Mr.. George O'ConnOr.
Members of classes from 1891 to 1891 were
present and were seated in groups at the
tables The early part of the evening was
devoted to the reception of the guests.
Shortly after o'clock the party proceeded
to the banquet hall. The tables We're ar
ranged in a double row and at q smaller
guests of honor together with the Presi-
dent of the Alumni Association and toast
master. Mr. r Golden Donaldson.
The menu card was a clever creation,
and contained a cartoon by VIII Chandlee
and two stanzas of appropriate verse by
Philander c. Johnson. Each of the guests
was presented with a cardboard badge
hearing the representa- ton of a tyDeWritpr
containing sheet Of paper. setting forth
the need Of a new High School building
An orchestra provided music during the
evening.
The alumni have always maintained an
active interest in Business High School af-
fairs, and SsnCe the Board of Education
recommended that the District Commits
sinners seek an appropriation from Con,
gress for the building they have been es>
pecially active.
A number OF letters from business men
and mercantile Concerns were received.
and all heartily endorsed the purpose for
which the alumni are working.
The tOastmaster. K. Golden Donaldson
opened the speaking in a brief address
and introduced Commissioner Macfarland,
Who said In part:
"The place OF the Business High School
IN the community Is uniq tie. 1t is the
direct link between the public school sys-
TEN and the business interests of the Dis
trict For more than ten years II has
been taking the raw material and converts
ing IL into business men and women until
today It's graduates are winning Drumi-
rence in almost every profession and
business. 1t is one of the modern i'm
proVemeuts. natural growth in the evo-
luton Of the perfect public school sys-
tern of the future"
The subject Of a brief speech by Mr..
Allan Davis, principal of the Business
High School, was business High Schools
Mr.. o'Connor sang. and was followed by
Paul T.. SlemGn, the Chairman of the
Alumni Committee or School Interests.
"A Word From the Secretary" by
James r. West. Secretary of the Alumni
Association. preceded the final speeches
of the presidents Of the various classes,
the tenor Of whose remarks were the
pressing need FOR larger and better quar-
ters for the Business High School.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-20
FOUND LYING IN BLOOD.
Charles ShacISIes Tells the Police n
Weird story.

Charles T. Shackles. residing at i345 l.
Street southeast. a huckster by trade,
was found lying in a pool of blood on the
tracks of the p. W. & B. railroad
near the north end Of the Navy Yard tun-
mel about 9:45 o'clock last night by Track
walker Dougherty. The man was bleed
ing profusely from the nose and mouth
and al first it was thought he had been
beaten and robbed but after an investi-
cation by Policemen Bartell and Johnson
of the Fifth precinct, IL was discovered
that the injured man had been drinking
heavily. He told the policeman afterward
that he heard a woman scream near the
tunnel and while attempting to reach her
fell down upon the tracks. lie was re-
moved to the Washington Asylum Hos
pital in the Fifth precinct patrol wagon
where his injuries we're dressed.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-20
FOUND DEAD IN BED.
Henry l.. stiIweII. Formerly of New
York. Dies of ApOpIexy.

Henry L. Stilwell, familiar figure at
the Capitol building and a native OF New
York City. was found dead in his bed at
the Kenmore Hotel, in North Capitol
Street, yesterday morning about o'clock.
He was sixty-One years of age and had
been living in this city for about two
years. He was 4 man of considerable
means and a Thirty-second degree Mason
Monday night he complained of being i'll
and retired early. During the night his
roommate heard him moving about several
times, but this was nothing unusual. yes
terday morning his companion called him
about o'clock and receiving no re-
sponse approached the bed and found him
dead Coroner Nevitt investigated the
case and gave a certificate OF death from
apoplexy His effects were taken charge
of by the police. while a Masonic lodge
made provision for the care of the re-
mains until his family. who live IN New
York could be communicated with. The
interment will probably be in that city
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-20
THE SENATE ROUTINE.
Resolution for an Enquiry Into
Pension Legislation.

In the Senate yesterday morning. a reso-
luton was reported from the Committee on
Pensions inslructing that committee TO ex-
anime carefully during the recess of Cen
gress all the general pension laws and
into the matter of special pension legisla-
tiol and to pursue such other enquiry on
the general subject as may be deemed ad-
visable. 1t was referred to the Committee
on Contingent Expenses.
Mr. Warren. Chairman of the Commi ttee
on Claims. asked unanimous consent for
meeting of the Senate at 10 O'Clock tc-
day and to have the first hour given
to the reading of the Omnibus Claims bill
Objection was made by Mr.. Pettigrew. and
then Mr.. Warren said he would turn the
matter over the steering commit tee
the Committee on the Order of Business.
II never heard of that as one of the
committees of the Senate" Mr.. Bacon re-
marked.
Perhaps | should not say steering com
mittee.'" Mr.. Warren admitted. L should
say the Appropriations Committee. which
has always had charge of business in the
last hours of session"
as that the Committee on the Order Of
Business?" Mr. Bacon asked
Il think it is commonly recognized as
such,' Mr.. Warren replied.
II am glad to be so informed was Mr.
Bacon's comment.
The resolution offered on Monday by Mr.
Chandler TO have the memorial exercises
on four deceased members of the House
held at q special session of the Senate on
Sunday next, went over till today without
action
Mr.. Gallinger offered an amendment to
the Army Appropriation bill appropriate
ing S547.500 for the improvement of the
Army Post Exchange
Mr.. Mcmillan presented a resolution
providing the District Commissioners with
power to revoke any theatre license i'm
mediately whenever it is learned that the
law is being violated. The resolution was
adopted.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-20
TO AUTHORIZE TWO CANALS.
Favorable Reports on Bill. Submit
ted 10 the House.

The House Committee on Railways and
Canals yesterday directed a favorable re-
port on the Committee bill to incorporate
the Lake Erie and Ohio River Ship Canal
Company. 1t provides that the capital
stock and bonded Indebtedness shall not
exceed 5000 coo a mile The route of the
canal is to be from Pittsburg via the
Ohio. Beaver and Mahoning Rivers TO
Niles, Ohio. and thence TO the most ac-
cessible harbor on Lake Erie between,t The
Pennsylvania and Ohio State line andSt he
mouth OF the Grand River in Ohio, to-
gether with branch canals. The bill pro-
ydes that the main canal shall be fifteen
feet deep. with locks 345 feet long and
forty-hye feet wide.
a favorable report also was authorized
on resolution appropriating $40, 900 for
a commission TO report on The project
for canal connecting the Delaware and
Chesapeake Bays.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-20

Senators sewell, Warren and Harris were
reappointed.
Mr.. Butler. not wishing to go on this
evening with his speech on the railway
mail transportation item of the Pos tofiice
Appropriation bill. Mr.. Wolcott in charge
OF the bill, said he would let it go over
till tomorrow.
The following bills were passed,
Senate bill reviying an act authorizing
the Pittsburg and Mansfield Railroad
Company to build bridge across the
Monongahela River
Senate bill for an additional district
judge in the districts OF Minnesota and
Nebraska.
At 5:55 the Senate proceeded to execu-
tive business, and afterward adjourned
until today
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-20

THOMAS-At his late residence. 100 Massa-
chusett, Avenue northwest on Monday, February
ls, 1901. DR. ALFRED THOMAS, beloved husband
Of Sadie r. Thomas surgeon in the late civil
war.
Funeral at residence, February 20. p. m. el
WIrTHAFT-On Sunday February II, 1901, at
o A. m, WILLIAM beloved husband OF Eliza
beth Witthaft and father Of Mrs. Cotter I. Bride.
aged seventy y-nine years and three months.
Funeral from IN late residence, lis Third
Street southeast, on Wednesday. February 90 at
9 p. m, thence to Trinity German Lutheran
Church, corner of Fourth and Streets north
west. Interment at Glenwood Friends re-
spectfuliy invited to attend. miss
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-20
RODNEY TO SHOW CAUSE.
May He Cited for Contempt for Fail
ure to Pay AIimOny.

An order was issued yesterday requfr-
ing Robert Burton Rodney to show cause
on February 25 why he should not be com
mitted for contempt Of court for refusing
to pay alimony to his wife. Margaret E.
Rodney, as decreed By the court. Mrs.
Rodney some time ago Instituted proceed
ings against her husband for separate sup
port and maintenance. and the court or
dered that Mr. Rodney should pay his
wife s45 per month during the pendency
of the proceedings.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-20
THE sPooNER AMENDMENT.
Favorable Report by the Sennte
Committee on Military Affairs,

The subcommittee Of the Senate Mill
tary Affairs Committee has completed its
consideration of the Army Appropriation
bill, and agreed to include in il the amend
ment proposed by Mr.. Spooner, vesting in
the President all military and civil powers
in the government OF the Philippine Isl
ands The bill will be reported to the full
committee and thence to the Senate today.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-20
B. F. sHIBE ELECTED.
A Good Outlook for the PhiIndeIpbi.
Clubs Management

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 1s.-At a meet
ing Of the stockholders OF the Philadelphia
club of the American League. held at the
Hotel Lafayette todJy Benjamin franklin
shibe was unanimously elected president.
Shibe is now the head Of a sporting goods
manufacturing establishment. The fact
that Mr. Shibe has accepted the presidency
of the local club is considered a sufficient
guarantee that it viii be run on straight
fnrwarh bnsiness principles
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-20
AN AGGpAvATrNG Cough CURED.

customer of ours who had been suffering
from severe cough for six months bought two
bottles OF Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from Us
and was entirely cured by one and one-half bot
ties OF il. II gives perfect satisfaction with our
trade.-HayDes- Parker q Co, Lneville. Ala.
persistent cough is the first symptom of cansump-
tion and should never be neglected This is only
one OF the many thousands who have been
cured by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy For sale
by Henry Evans, wholesale and retail, and all
druggists.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-20
ONE FOOT IN THE GRAVE.

Chicago, Oct 10, 1900.
Warmers Safe Cure Co., Rochester. N. Y:
Gentlemen: About two years ago had ono
foot IN the grave, as the saying goes, and life
looked black to me; the doctors called ft
Bright's disease I would give all had to be
cured. but nothing seemed to do me much
good until q neighbor recommended that I
try Warmers Safe Cure. 1t was with but Ut
Tie hope that tried 1t, but within two weeks
my general health was improved. and in four
rnonths I was completely cured. i hardiy
mine, Int L have not lost a meal nor had an
ache or pain since. Words seem hn; poor to
express my gratitude. Yours truly.
II. NJ. STUBIG.
alderman 27th WardJ
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-20

The police are securing the city to find
Edward Garrison, ten years old, small for
his age. who has mysteriously disappeared
from his home, i0S First Street northwest
The boy is the son Of William Garrison. a
clerk in the city postoiiice. Yesterday he
left home on. a brief errand, and did not
return. The parents last night became
alarmed and notified the police OF his
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-20

Offensive Even to MyseIf.-F A. Bot
tom. druggist, CooiShire. Que, says: "For 20
yeam ] suffered from CatsrTh. My breath was
veTy offensive even 10 myself. ! tried everything
which promised me a cure. In almost all instances
! had to proclaim them good at all. was in
dueed to Try Dr.. Agnews Catarrhal Powder 1
got relief instantly after frs, application II
cured me and am free from sill the effects Of IT,"
Fifty cents. Sold by F. S. Williams. Ninth and
Streets, Edmonds Williams Third and Penn.
sylyaria Avenues.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-20
Rheumatism Cured In n Day.

'Mystic Cure for rheumatism and neuralgia
radically cures in TO days. Its action upon the
system Is remarkable and mysterious. It re-
moves at once the cause and the disease imme
diatcIy disappears. The first dose greatly benefits
75 cents and 81 Sold by Stevens Pharmacy,
Pennsylvania Avenue and Ninth Street.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-20
TOO SEVERE ON HAzERS
The Senate Rejects the Conference
Committees Report.

The Amendment to the Military
Academy Bill the Subject of 81
Considered too Harsh Penalty
The Practice Generally Condemned
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-20

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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-20
SPECIAL NOTICES.

SPECIAL NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
Inaugural Committee Rooms. February 10,
1901.-Tte rooms of the Inaugural Com
mittee. on the ninth floor of the Wash
ington Loan and Trust Company Building.
Ninth and F Streets northwest, will be
open each day until the evening of March
4. 1901. from $50 a. m. to $3.50 p. m, for
the sale of inaugural ball and supper
tickets. with the exception of Sunday,
February q. HARRISON DINGMAN. Sec
retary. m20-2
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-20
LOST HOPE AND COURAGE.

Duluth, Mimi, Oct. /, 1900.
Warmers Safe Cure Co., Rochester. N. Y:
Gentlemen: Since last January my health
failed; lost 80 pounds. and my complexion
became yellow aud muddy. The doctor said
IL was kidney trouble. lost hope and cour-
ng. ut once as know how difficult that is to
cure My room mate said, 'iTry Warners
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until felt was cured. Only those who have
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highly and wish all who suffer with urinary
troubles would try it. Yours truly,
ANDREW FRANS,
Chief Templar, Sup Lodge Good Tcmplars.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-20

To tLhE TIE IHIP IN TWO DAYS
Laxative B-omo Qainine removes the cause.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-10-12
oc,ob.r A. the Pan-America..

Less than 30 days remain before the gates
Of the PAN American Exposition are closed
forever. During the crisp, cool days OF 90
tober Buffalo is at her best. and those who
have delayed their visit until now will have
the most delightful weather Of the year In
which to enjoy the wonders OF the Rainbow
City.
In planning your trip you will probably
want to 20 east OF Buffalo, and 1t Will DO
we'll to keep in mind how pleasantly this
may be done over the picturesque Lack
awanna Railroad.
The same low rates are in force over the
Lackawanna Railroad as during midsum-
mer. At this season daylight ride over
the Lackawanna System is a journey long
to be remembered. Through the Delaware
Water Gap and over the Blue Ridge ranges
the woods are radiant in their autumnal
coloring while the agricultural region OF
western New York is mellowed by the won
derfully rich tones of the fall harvest time.
Six solid vestibuled trains are run daily
between New York and Buffalo, with daily
through service between New York and Chi
cago and New York and st. Louis. Obserya-
ton cars, dining cars and Pullman sleeping
cars offer every comfort for the trip. A
beautiful guide, profusely illustrated, tell
ing about the Exposition and its features
win be sent on receipt of two cents in post
age stamps. Write for one to L. w. Lee,
General Passenger Agent, Lackawanna Rail
road, New York.