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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-13
NEGRO NURSE FOUND DEAD.
Louisa Conway Succumbs to n Hem
orrhagc While Alone

Louisa Conway. colored. fifty years cid.
was found dead in bed at her room. 2Gg3
X Street northwest. last night by Mrs.
Mary Mason and Policeman HoIlinbergsr.
Of the Third precinct station. Death was
due to hemorrhage and Coroner Neyitt
gave certificate permitting the burial of
the remains.
For several years Louisa Conway had
been employed as a nurse at the Monroe
Flats. Seventeenth Street near Massachu-
sets Avenue northwest. she was last
seen at the flats Saturday afternoon. She
did not report for duty yesterday and
those by whom she was employed became
uneasy and started an investigation. Mrs
Mason went to the home of the woman
and with several others tried her door.
which was found locked. Somebody then
climbed up and looked over the transom
and saw the woman lying in bed. appar-
emily dead. Policeman Hollinberger was
summoned and he broke into the room.
Word was then telephoned to Coroner
hewitt. who later viewed the bcdy Dea III
had taken place many hours before.
The police took charge of the effects Of
the woman and notified her son, George
Conway now attending a school near
Hampton. Va. Among the effects were
found two insurance policies and bank
book showing an account of about Si00.
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has been taxed at a much less figure. the
committee, after investigation, believe
tnat IL has cost the owners somewhere be-
tween 5000 and $500 per acre. including
the Interest on the purchase money"
Mr.. Payne and Mr.. Robinson of Indiana
indicated by the questions with which
they piled Mr.. Cannon that they oppose
the purchase, and suspect that the Gov
ernment is asked to pay more than the
land is worth. Mr.. Payne wanted to
know. that inasmuch as the land is as
sessed at $50 an acre, If Mr. Cannon did
not think that $500 per acres would he
high price to pay for it, Mr.. Cannon
reviewed the efforts made to secure this
land TO the Government, cited the opinion
of real estate men regarding its value
and dwelt on the excellence of Ihe build
ing sites which it affords. The Chairman
of the Committee on Appropriations said
that he had no interest in the matter
other than to do his duty. as he saw it. to
his country. He had, he said. done but
his duty to the House in investigating the
matter, and making n recommendation.
he declared that Messrs. Payne and Rob-
inson knew nothing about the property,
never having visited it.
The Committee at o'clock rose and the
Army Appropriation bill was passed by
the House.
conference was ordered ON the Senate
amendments to the Naval Appropriation
bill. and Messrs. Foss. Dayton and Cum
mings FAMED as the House conferees.
Mir. Pay announced the death Of his lcte
colleague, Representative a. u. Shaw. and
after the adoption of the usual rssolu-
tions, as a mark of further respect the
House at 5:10 o'clock adjourned until to-
day.
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with their appreciative uproar before he
could go on. When he finished every per
son in the room sprang TO his feet. shout
ing cheers, waving napkins. and winding
up by giving him three cheers in unison
and a ringing tiger.
Thomas w. Cridler, Third Assistant
Secretary oil State. was the last speaker.
In part he said:
Lincoln was product peculiarly in
digenous TO cur soii yet specimen mcst
rare. for Nature, even in the abundance
of her power is far too stingy in pre-
senting reproductions of The like Of that
remarkable man Perhaps in the fullness
Of ner wisdom. she prefers to let him.
like the solitary diamond, large and re-
splendent shine with unique efulgence
in the galaxy of Presidents as the tea-
con to which his countrymen can point,
Justly proclaiming him as the savior CT
our common country-the preserver Of
the glorious heritage Washington won for
us. Lincoln was nodded and fashioned
by Nature out of her own plan. He WAS
unlike any other.
He seemed destined by the hand that
created hin for the time in which he lived
and for the brief period wherein he large
ly held. and was responsible for, the des-
tinies OF our country. The world. too. IS
better because he lived in it: he was a
part of the mass of humanity by birth. by
nature. by instinct. He belonged to that
great maiority-the plain people from
whom he sprang. He made their cause his
cause: he knew their instincts; their char
acieristics; he intuitiveEy felt their pulse,
their heart throbs.
In the hour of his supremest glory and
greatest triumphs he never ceased to
kindly remember them; never tired of
doing their bidding; never forgot their
wants. Their condition constantly ap-
peaIed to him. The impression left upon
civilization everywhere by this great man.
whose nobility of character and wealth
OF goodness will live while language IS
spoken. is as precious, as fadeless. as
bright. and as honorable as anything in
the history or annals of any land or any
time 1t will always remain so. He had
no superior: no eQral.'
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-13
a MILITIA SMOKER.
Company G, sixth battalion. of the
ID. &. Y. &. Entertain Friends

| Company of the Sixth Battalion. D. C.
| \. C.. gave its first annual smoker in the
! company rooms last night 1t was given
! for the purpose of arousing interest in
the company. A large number of the mem
| bers of the company and their friends at
tended and each one present enjoyed him
self and voted the affair great success.
Large dishes CT tobacco were conveniently
placed around the room and pipes we're
plentiful. Boxes Of cigars were also dis
tributed Oysters. sandwiches, lemonade,
coffee. and other refreshments were
served in the locker room by attendants
and the guests helped themselves to
everything they wanted. The assemblage
was entertained during the evening By in
strumental music and songs rendered By
guests of the company.
The Baurer Mandolin and Guitar CLUB.
composed of J. a. Trunncl. A. G. Bargau-
sen. C. II. Ricketts,. ami H. 4. Clements.
entertained the guests by several selec-
tions and ". Mckee, c. C. willard C. II.
Ricketts,. ]. A Trunneu. II. A. Clements.
and Byron Blodgett in turn pleased every
one with their rendition of coon and senti-
mental songs. each responding to several
eDcores
Tire members of Company C are thor
oughly interested in the welfare of the or
ganization and take pride especially in
their company rooms. They are tastily
furnished and a piano and all kinds of
games furnish amusement for the boys. a
cozy nook in one corner adds much to the
appearance of the room and divans and
cushions provide comfort FOR the weary.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-13
SCHOOL HYMNALs DISCUSSED.
The Mount Pleasant Citizens Asso-
citation Holds It's Monthly Meeting.

The regular monthly meeting OF the
Mount Pleasant Citizens Association took
place last night at the Hotel Stratford.
Major II. H. Twombley, the President OF
the association. presided. After the regu-
lar routine business had been disposed Of
the reports of the various standing and
special committees were submitted. b. W.
Holman. one of The members of a special
committee appointed some time ago TO urge
upon Congress the necessity for the grad
ing and regulating OF Sixteenth Street re-
ported that the provision for an appro-
priation for this purpose was not in
cluded IN the District Appropriation bill.
IS a result Of Mir. Holmaus report a res0-
luton was later introduced calling upon
the District Commissioners to Immediate
ly urge upon Congress the necessity Of an
appropriation OF $1C0. 600 for the grading
and regulation Of Sixteenth Street. The
resolution was adopted
Considerable discussion was aroused
when Nit. \. 3. Chatield said it was his
desire that the association take some ac-
ti0n expressing its appreciation of ths
course adopted by the Z ard of Edd, alton
in connection with the use of hyEnals in
the public schools. Mi ChatGeld sa d he
saw nothing sectarian in the use OF the
hymnal or holding OF religious exercises.
Donald Mcpherson opposed the idea lhai
the association should take any act on on
the matter on the ground that il was n
thing with which Such organizations had
no connection. He was supported in this
stand by Mr.. Watkins. who said that hs
did not believe the hymuals should he
used or any religious exercise conducted
in the schools unless there was an ar
ransemcnt made whereby the children OF
parents VINO did not approve OF such
course could be excused during the part
Of the session devoted to such exercises,
After more controversy the motion was
withdrawn.
Donald Mcpherson was appointed a
committee OF one to go before Cangress
and do all in his power to secure the ap-
preparation Of $4,000 for the improve
ment of Columbia Road. which was re-
ommended by the Commissioners and IN
eluded in the District Appropriation bill.
but afterward stricken out
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-13
LINCOLN A TYPICAL AMERICAN
Auditor Castles Address to the Loyal
Legion at Minneapolis,

MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi. Feb 12.-Ainne-
sofa Commandery, Loyal Legion cele-
brated L!ncoln's birthday tonight at a
banquet Among the speakers was Capt.
Henry A. Castle, auditor for the POST
office Department. Washington, d. C. Cap
tain Castles subject was Typical Amer
leans" He SAID in part:
Lincoln the e5nancipator appeals most
wildly % the maginalons OF men. SlaY-
ery's doom had been rung on the celes-
tial chimes. 1t was due to perish because
the nineteenth century had come; because
the free school, the newspaper, and the
open Bible had come; because the flying
engine and the speaking wire had come;
because Wifberforce and Garrison and
Harriet Stawe had come: because Seward
and Stanton and Sumner had come; be-
cause Grant and Sherman and Sheridan
had come: because two million boys in blue
had ccme-above all, because the great and
terrible day of wrath had come. These
myriad influences spoke with Lincoln's
voice and struck with his resolute arm. He
seemed slow as he led public opinion by
marching abreast, but he struck hard In
August. 1852 a jealous war Governor tele-
graphed: 'Hurl the tffunderboit Of eman-
cipatioH and Illinois will again leap like
d flaming giant into the fight The char
acteristic reply was flashed back: Richard,
possess thou thy soul in patience: stand
by and see the salvation of the Lord One
month later the th0nderbolt was hurled.
Loyal Illinois had meanwhile sent seventy
new regiments to the front; a great battle
had been gained: the time was ripe, and
lincoln was ready.
Lincoln the DeYout was the self-con-
fessed instrument of an irresistible. over
ruling power His religion was neither
that of noisy pretence, ever audible TO the
naked ear, nor of pure Journalism mere
pomp and circumstance, signifying moth
ing. II was sober indwelling faith a
silent interpretive veneration In his
countensnce the gloom of nature, the
hardship Of early struggles the agony of
unuttered sorrows and remorseless pres
sure Of Gf.iclal care had chiseled their pa
thetic ferrows. But through them cleaned
the light Of dimless sincerity. He was
supremely honest. Honesty is the best
policy when the amount involved is small
but it is the best principle always and
everywhere. Lincoln was honest from
principle He was the honest old Abe"
of adrniring contemporaries: his was the
irarticUlate religion of a reyerent, con-
tTite soul.
~ inc0in the Martyr walked in the path
which duty bad marked for his weary,
aching steps until. from under the as
sSssin's hand his labor done his honOrs
gained God called and crowned him. He
had recompense in bringing TO his coun-
try more perfect liberty and brighter hu-
man hopes Then his blood mingled with
that of scores Of thousands Of nameless
youthful victims to form the priceless
liba ten in which the finger of the Al
mighty baptized mankind to new birth
of freedom immaculate and imperishable."
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tDlulnR uDogae--
bate In the House the provision was
stricken out A large expenditure, how
ever. was authorized for the construct On
of much needed hospital buildings. which
were required to be constructed upon
lands already owned by the Government
or upon such suitable lands as might be
donated to the Government within the
District of Columbia for that purpose
The plans for the buildings are now COM
pleted and the work Of construction can
soon begin. But as no land has been do
mated to the Government for the purpose
the buildings must unless Congress should
otherwise determine, be constructed upon
tbe farm lands attached to the hos
pjtaI upon the otner side of Nichols Ave-
nue..
TT IS the opinion of the superintendent
of the hospital that for many reasons 1t
il inexpedient to construct the new build
inrs upon the farm lands. and he has
urged iiuoD the committee the considera-
tions that the difficulty and expense of ad
minlstratlon would be much increased that
The Lands are not adapted for hospital pur-
noses and that farm is absolutely neces-
sary for the employment of inmates in the
interest Of their health and successful
treatment. The Secretary of the Interior,
with great earnestness, supports the views
Of the superintendent.
Therefore the committee recommend
and repo-t this appropriation TO the House
for lis action It VIII be observed that by
the Senate amendment to the Sundry Civil
bin for 1900 the price proposed was s2,S33
ner acre An appraisement Of the land was
made for the committee at the last ses-
sion of Congress. which fixed the value at
81 800 per acre. The recommendation Of
Inc committee at the last session. which
was reiected by the House, fixed the price
at &, EoO ner acre. The committees pres
emf recommendation fixes the maximum
price at 81, 900 per acre Although the land
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-13
A BaItimorean Missing.

James H. Peters, forty-nve years old
is reported missing from his home at Bal
timore, Md. and the police here are on
the lookout for him. He was last seen in
the Camden Station, Baltimore, on the
afternoon of February 5. He Is described
as Ave feet seven inches tall, of medium
build, with dark hair and blue eyes.
William Kirley, a machinist at the new
hotel building, Fourteenth Street and
Pennsylvania Avenue northwest, and a
close friend of Peters. is urging an in
vestigation into the case. He fears Peters
may have met with an accident. The
local police viii assist the Baltimore au-
thorities in locating the missing man.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-13

was printed several days as,.
nal bill was considered TOO stringent. but
as amended and adopted by the conferees
il will, il Is believed. put an effectual
check to the practice of haZng which has
brought the Military Academy of the
United States into disrepute. The con
ferees struck out section II of the Dick
bill.
The meat of the amendment Is con-
tanned in section s, which provides that
when the superintendent kncws or has
reason to believe that any cadet is sub
iect to the punishment prescribed in sec
tions three, four, or seven hereof, he is
authorized TO and shaft at once convene a
court martial, composed OF not less than
five commissioned officers. to try such
cadet The finding of such ccurt-martial.
when approved by the Secretary of War,
shall be final and any cadet found guilty
by 1t under any one of the said sections
shall be dismissed as in such section pro-
yided."
Il Is also provided that no cadet dis
missed for hazing shall ever be reinstated
or reappointed or shall ever be appointed
TO any office in the army, navy. or Marine
Corps
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-13

Owing to the terrific windstorm that
ragged last night and the bitter coldness
only a small crowd attended to fair Of the
knights OF Columbus at the Washington
Light Infantry Armory. At the close OF
the evening the votes deposited in the
chalice contest, for which fierce struggle
is being waged. stood as follows: Father
Dougherty 547, Father Mulyaney So, and
Father Bart 60.
Friday night the knights and their
friends will be addressed by Representa-
tive Chamn Clark Of MissourI.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-13
20 Years of Vile Catarrh-cI

Brown, journalist, Of Duluth, MINI. writes: 81
have been a sufferer from Throat and Nasal
CatarTh for over 20 years. during which time my
head has been stopped up and my condition truly
miserable. Within IS minutes after using Dr.
Agnew's Catarrhal Powder / obtained relief
Three bottles have almost, II not entirely, cured
me-" Fifty cents. Sold by h. 5. Williams, Ninth
and Streets; Edmonds & Wilkins, Third Street
and Pennsylvania AYenue.-l9
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-13
MISUNDERSTANDING RniIwny.

Representative Jenkins has introduced
A bill to amend the act authorizing the
Washington and Gettysburg Railway Com
pany. OF Maryland. to extend its line of
road into the District of Columbia by ex-
tending the time for its completion to two
years.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-13
DR.. Bulls Cough
Cures a cough or cold at once. g.
Corquers Group, bronchitis. SgEGU
grippe and consun- ption. IS.
DIED.

HAMMOND-On Tuesday morning February u.
1891. after a short illness. EDWARD A. HAM
MOND-
Funeral services Thursday, 10 Am, from his
late residence 2Ill Ponnsy lvania Avenue Friends
invited nIJ'z
PIERCE-On Tuesday, February I2 1901. at 4
a. m, MIRANDA PIERCE. beloved wife Of Z. J.
Pierce. in the sNty-lrst year OF her age.
Funeral from residence 80 Stueben Street
northwest on Thursday. February II, p. M
Friends respectfully invited to attend. mi
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-13
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Feb. II. 1901
To the friends of the late George Congdon
Fouse. Attorney at Law:
His parents desire to extend their
thanks for the many acts of kindness and
assistance during his illness and after his
decease.
Also for the many expressions of sympa-
thy which have been received from friends
personally and through the mails. Ell
WE BUY UNDIVIDED INTERESTS IN
Real Estate and Perfect Titles.
Parties who failed to pay 1898 taxes. and
whose property was sold, can protect them
from maturing to deed and loss of prop
erty by calling at the Office of WASHING
TON LAW & CLAIMS CO.. Room Z, Az
Louisiana Avenue northwest, city.
no18-tf EN-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-13
APPLICATIONS OF DENTISTS.
indreds Would Enter the
... len ARMY - Surgeons

Hr 70 indreds Would Enter the
fu.r ic.a Army - Surgeons.
very member of the House has
yheImed with applications from
lists asking for appointment as
-geon in the army. The army
ltion law provides for the ap-
of thirty dental surgeons
,hom are to be examining sur
-..s. other twenty-seven to be dem
retary of War It was said yes
as notified the members that
they may name one applicant from their
state. which means that there Will be
forty-Gve selected applicants for twenty
seven places. The applicants are to pass
an examination. and the twenty seven re-
ceiving the highest percentage, it is said,
will be commissioned.
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quet al the Metropolitan Hotel last night
The banquet hall for the occasion wac
profusely decorated with cut flowers and
palms There were large number of old
aud young sons of alma mater Gonzapa
that sat down at the tables. Rev. Father
Hannah. of st. Anthony's Church acted
as POSTMASTER, and introduced the fol-
lowing speakers. who made short ad-
dresses fitting the occasion: Rev. DR..
Conaty. rector OF Catholic University. e
". W. Griffin, assistant assessor of Dis
trict OF Columbia; Prof. II. F. Egan. Of
the Catholic University; Rev Father Mul
vary, rector Of Trinity Church, George
town, and Rev. Father Fink, president Of
Gonzaga College.
Besides the above mentioned speakers
the following Lamed gentlemen we're pres
ent: Rev. DR.. Pace. Of Catholic Uniyer-
sity; Rev. Dr. Casey and Rev. Dr.. Conway,
Of Gonzaga College; Rev. DR.. James
Becker, vice president Georgetown Col
lege; Rev. DR.. f. X. Mulvary, S. j., rector
Trinity Church, Georgetown; Prof. Koe-
bel, Catholic University; DR.. G. Lloyd
Jagruder, president Alumni Association;
Charles W. Handy, vice president Alumni
Association; H. q. Thyson, jr, treasurer
Alumni Association; ]. Vincent Coughlan,
secretary Alumni Association: W. II.
Qu.ncksall, John Fl. Magruder, H. C. Thy
son. sr., George Z. Hamilton, C. C. VIII
lard. w. B. King. r. 7. Helberger, George
c. Boaman, Charles w. Handy, d. orc.
ilaghan, ". +. Wallace, NJ J. Colbert,
j. l. Murphy, Joseph /. Weller, w. L.
Chamberlain. George r. Kolb, Oscar Luck
cit, Frank |. Ferry. Charles Ferry. Joseph
Petty, H. A. Hegerty. N. II. Shea, W. X.
Gallagher. N. Fisherman, Z. p Schwartz,
Joseph II. Clarke, John Camaiier, Major
Msile., Francis Sheehy.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-13

But We can tell no such story Of our
dealings with the Indian or the negro or
the Oriental. Undoubtedly much has been
gained The negro has come out of
slavery So far as constitutional enact
ments go. he has all the rights OF citizen
snip. In Massachusetts. l am proud TO
say ne takes his place as an equal and
sometimes as superior In our universi-
ties and colleges and public schools
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-13
LINCOLN AND THE PRESENT.
Senator Hoar Addresses tie yTassE-
chusetts Legislature.

chusetts Legislature.
BOSTON. Feb. BY request Of the
Massachusetts Legislature, Senator Hoar
delivered the Lincoln Day address before
that body today. The House of Represen-
taliyes WAS crowded with a brilliant au-
dience. Men from all ranks of like we're
present and listened attentiveIy during
his speech. Senator HOar said in part:
-'Whetht- We are to dwell wholly on the
life and teachings of Abraham Lincoln and
TO see how near we have followed, or how
far we hays drifted away from the rath
ne marked out fer us, or whether we are
TO take The census Of what has been gained
for humanity in one of the neriods ~
whicN a-r .. .-r.4 OIL. tE..y-.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-13

IN TWO DAYS
moves the cause.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-13
''Hechts' Greater Stores
513-515 Seventh Street.

1t is a pleasure to buy
here, for you know you can
get your money back when
ever purchases are not sat
isfactory.
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80
bill for settling
and during the
/ citizens against
'ment yesterday.
he provision for
the Court of
the Senate pro-
! commission to
/ amendment in =
five the number
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-13
Napkins,
Towels,

20 by 40-inch linen Huck Towels;
white or colored border. 11IC
1ec value iZ2
Bleached and unbleached 0Zc
Turkish towels; usually II 12c. 'S
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-13

For the benefit of those who have
sheets, pillow and bolster cases.
towels. table linen. and such things
TO buy We quote these very special
prices today. and hold out to
every purchaser the privilege OF
having purchases charged"
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1901-06-20
SEVEN YEARS In BED.

"Will wonders never cease ?" in
quire the friends of Mrs j.. Pease,
OF Lawrence, Kan. They knew she
had been unable to leave her bed in
seven years on account of kidney aud
liver trouble, prostration
and general debility ; but "Three
bottles Of Electric Bitte-s enabled
me to walk." she writes, sand in
three months I felt like a new per
son." Women suffering from Head
ache, Backache. Nervousness, Sleep
l~essness, Melancholy, Painting end
Dizzy Spells will find it a priceless
blessing. Try it. Satisfaction is
guaranteed by w. A. Hayes, Drug
gist. Only soc.