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The Washington times., 1901-10-14
TO BUILD a NEW ROAD.
A Fine Section of Florida soon 10
BE Opened Up.

CHIPLEY. Fla, Oct. 13-Active work or
building the new railroad from Dothan
Ala. to st. Joseph, Fla. will begin this
week. Tho route embraces distance Of
12 miles. and traverses Henry and Geneva
Counties. Ala, and Jackson, Washington
and Liberty Countit s, Fla.
1t will connect here with the Louisville
and Nashville branch. and from here II
will 20 south to st. Joseph. opening fine
section of country. rich especially In
farming lands. turpentine lands, etc. The
promoters cf the road are New York cap
itaIists.
The Washington times., 1901-10-14
We Are Also Exhibit
ing Our New Fall
Importations in
WOnleen's
Handmade
Paris Lingerie.

Also New Kimonas, Geishas,
and Classiques.
Also Silk, Flannel, Irish Pop
lin, and Albatross Matinees, Bou-
doir Gowns, Negligees, Tea
Gowns, Bath Robes, etc.
Also superb Paris Corsets, in
the new models adapted to the
present mode of costume.
The Washington times., 1901-10-14
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Two debutantes of the New York sea-
son of interest to social Washington are
Miss Helen Roosevelt, who IS to be pre-
scented by her grandmother. Mrs. Astor
before coming to Washington to visit the
President and Mrs. Cowles. who are her
near relatives, and Miss Randolph. the
step-daughter of eX- X-Secretary William G
Whitney and the daughter of his second
wife. who was formerly Miss May, Of this
city. Miss Randolph is said to be pic
ture of her mother who in her girihood
DAYS was noted for her loyeliness ana
grace.
The Washington times., 1901-10-14
Hood ! Ills s.ss. sssomRlisn saR Dsl,

sr results than urg other cathl-t3e. Easy to
,ake, easy TO operate All druggists. % cents.
Or by mail CT L. Hood & Co.. Lowell. Mass
The Washington times., 1901-10-14

Mrs. Cowles. the Presidents sister. re-
turned to her country place at Farming
ton. Conn, after the President and ms
family were installed at the White House
but she will formally open her home next
month and will be at home to her lhtl-
mate friends. as usual.
The Washington times., 1901-10-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur f. Hinman have
issued invitations for the marriage of
their daughter, Mary Squire and Mr.. Ed
gar Charles Gerwig, of Harrisburg, pri-
vate secretary to the Governor of Penn
sylvania, which will take place at noon
Tuesday, October p, at the Vermont
Avenue Christian Church. Owing to the
recent death Of a brother of the bride
there will be no reception.
The Washington times., 1901-10-14

Mrs John T Granger has returned to
Washington.
The Washington times., 1901-10-14

Prof. and Mrs. Harry King have is
sued invitations to the marriage of their
daughter, ARnietta Landon, to MIR. Hen
~ Warren Freeman, Wednesday, Octc'l-
er %, at o'clock, at St Andrews
Church. Mr.. Freeman and his bride viii
reside at 1856 Yale Street. Enclosed in
the Invitation is an at home card for
Wednesday afternoon, December 10.
The Washington times., 1901-10-14
ParlOr, Bed Room,
and Dining Room Furniture.

new patterns in ParlOr Suites, all elegantly uphol
stored You will find good Suite here at almost any
price you wish to pay. Bedroom Suites here in
solid oak, birds eye maple, walnut, ETC., all richly
carved and polished. China Closets and Sideboards
IN great variety-also fine Haviland China, Bedwear,
Gas and Coal Heating and Cooking Stoves. Yours
on easy payments.
The Washington times., 1901-10-14
Carpets Made, Laid, and
Lined Free.

We sell only such grades of Carpets as are known
to be reliable; among them are fine velvets Brus-
sells, Tapestries Administers, and Ingram They are
made, laid, and lined entirely free of cost, and we
make no charge for the waste occasioned in match
ing figures.
The Washington times., 1901-10-14

A despatch from Bombay announces the
arrival at that port of Lady Curzon. who
Immediately left for Calcutta to join the
Niceroy.
The Washington times., 1901-10-14

Mrs. Alexander McLane has returned
to her home after having spent some time
as the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. George V
| Cresson, at "Caversham, their summer
| residence at Ogontz, Pa.
The Candid Friend pays the Countess
of Essex this compliment: The Countess
of Essex is a diaphanous, pretty and
graceful woman, whose appearance de-
notes the delicate health which is, un-
fortunately, her possession. She is an
American by birth, her name being Grant,
and, as Miss Adele Grant, she was known
and admired for many seasons both in
Iondon, New York and Washington, until,
in 1893, she became the wife Of the present
Earl of Essex, who had Just succeeded his
grandfather in that title. Lord Essex had
married, some ten years earlier, Miss
Hartford. beautiful young creature, who
died three years after their union She
left rim one son, who is now about seven
tech years of age. The present Lady Es-
sex has two little girls, aged respectively
six and three years
The Marquise de Talleyrand Perigcrd
and her sister. Princess Poggio- Suasa, of
Rome, will spend the winter in New York.
Gen. and Mrs. William A. Draper Will
shortly take possession of the former
home of the late Mrs. Washington Nc
Lean, which General Draper bought some
.
The Washington times., 1901-10-14
G. r EDf !

When you buy here there is no restriction what
eyer you are free to select exactly what you want
with the assurance that payments will be arranged
to suit your convenience-weekly or menthly.,a Our
credit prices all marked in plain figures and will
be found as low as similar qualities be bought
for anywhere
The Washington times., 1901-10-14

The Marquise de Talleyrand-Perig
and her sister. Princess Poggio- -Suasa, of
Rome, will spend the winter in New York.
The Washington times., 1901-10-14
D0uble-Breasted Suits-SizeS
Z to 10.

A line of 10 styles in Fancy Cashmere
and Navy Blue Cheviot- G n An
81 and S.z5 values, at, per , az
suit ..--... =. . - =
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-12
A PROBABLE LYNCHING.
south Carolina Negro Believed 10
Have Been strung Up mt Rocky
Ford-Had Already Been
Shot Through Body.

Wadley, Ga, April 11-News has just
reached here that a negro recently from
South Carolina. name unknown. Will
probably be lynched at Rocky Ford to-
night. Last Monday some cne entered
Mr.. Dave Cowart's house, near Portal in
Bulloch county, and went into his daugh-
ters room. Miss Cowart screamed when
his presence became known and Mr.. Cow
art entered. After desperate struggle,
the negro escaped through the window.
Tuesday morning Mr.. Cowart tracked
him to the saw mill Of Mr.. Goethe. near
Scarboro. This negro under arrest had
burned his socks that morning and
Mr.. Cowart identified him as the would
be rapist. Mr.. Cowart and other citizens
then gave the negro a so-calied chance
for his llfe. and told him he could run or
be lynched. The negro then made ef-
fort to escape, when two loads Of buck
shot were fired at him. Some Of them
went i'm his back. passed entirely through
his body and stopped under the skin ON
his breast He was then left. supposed
to be dying.
To-day about 1 o'clock, he showed up
at Rocky Ford. He was placed under ar
rest and the news spread rapidly. To-
night crowd of people. mostly from
across the river In Bulioch, are in Rocky
Ford, and he is no doubt lynched by this
time.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-12
AT TOMB OF WASHINGTON.
French Officers and Cadets DO Honor
20 His Memory and to That of
Lafayette.

Washington, April 11.-There was n
touching gcene at Mount Vernon to-day,
when M. Cambon, the French ambassa-
dor. accompanied by the officers and ca
diets OF the French training ship Duguay-
TrouiD and other distinguished guests.
placed a wreath Of flowers on the tomb OF
Washington. The occasion was comment
ed on as being particularly indicative
of the continued fraternal feeling exist
ing between the two great republics OF
Europe and America. After the brief
ceremony at the tomb the guests spent
some time IN looking at the many objects
OF interest IN the Old mansion, which
Washington occupied while resident Of
Mount Vernon. and IN strolling around the
spaelous grounds surrounding f. In The
mansion particular attention was paid 10
the room IN which Washington died. and
10 that In which Marquis Lafayette slopi
while a guest at Mount Vernon. Several
group pictures were taken, one OF them
while the party surrounded the tomb
and others IN different parts Of the
grounds.
The party. which comprised about sew
enty persons N al and included a number
of ladies'. went down the river On the
Pfesidsnfa yacht syiph, returning 70 the
eily 81 3 O'Clock. A. the navy yard, from
which pace the party emb1rked. they
we're received Dy me commands A.
sniral Terry .ana fbe ofnesfs On duty
thafs. END conducted aboard me Feess
ihs famf ceUftesY beinE shosH thsm %
fhs fsiufn
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-12
PHILIPPINE POSTAL SERVICE.
Irregularities Reported, but POST
master General Smith Says
There Is No Fraud.

Washington, April 11.-A letter from y.
l.. Lawshe, auditor Of the Philippines,
has been received at the War Depart
ment and certain portions sent to the
Postmaster General for his information.
The letter relates largely to the methods
of keeping accounts, which are not ap-
proved by Mr.. Lawshe and which have
not been in accordance with the forms
prescribed. Mr.. Lawshe took four expert
clerks when he went to the Philippines
and these are going over the accounts
and 1t is expected they will be straight
ened out 1t is stated at the department
that there is no intimation Of any fraud
or wrong doing. but that simply a sys-
TEN of bookkeeping is in vogue which is
lacking the business methods necessary
to secure the best results.
The transmission of this letter to the
Postmaster General gave rise to reports
that irregularities and frauds had devel-
oped In the Philippine postal service.
Postmaster General Smith gave an en-
phatic denial to these reports.
THE accounts as filed here said MT
Smith, "are certainly ample. They ac-
count satisfactorily for everything. As to
Irregularities there is absolutely no word
OF foundation for such a story. Not long
since one OF the most experienced inspec-
tors In the postal service was sent to the
Philippines and he made a thorough in
spection OF every detail Of the work there.
His report paid high tribute to the con-
dition of affairs. The reports from there
show q handsome surplus, a showing that
| only wish the service in the United
states could make. There is nothing
whatever TO substantiate such reports"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-12
AGAINST CATHOLIC SYSTEM.
Educational Question Agnin Discus
sed by Catholic CoIlegians-A
Paper by Father Fagin.

Chicago, April II 11.-pelegates to the third
annual convention of catholic Colleges,
devoted their attention to-day to the con-
sideration OF technical subjects. Speakers
at the afternoon session declared that
modern educational legislation threaten
ed the life of the parochial school sys-
tenn. All this class of Legislative action.
they said, seriously Disseminated against
the church schools, and every other sys-
tenn of education which seeks to combine
religious training with learning. 1t was
argued that under existing conditions
Catholics were compelled to pay taxes for
the support of public schools which their
children DO not attend. 1t was insisted
that the state should recognize Catholic
schools on the same basis with other ed
ucational institutions to which financial
assistance is given.
These expressions of opinion were
brought forth by a paper on Educational
Legislation in the United States" read by
the Rev. James p. Fagan, S. J., uf
Georgetown University, and was literally
applauded by the delegates. The speaker
reviewed the different educational Bills
adopted in several states and declared
that they were all inimical to the Catho-
lie churchS s ScnOOl SySteHs
Mgr. Conaty said:
I'VE are not here by suffrage, but We
are here as American citizens demanding
our rights. We are not asking for favor,
all we want is justice. We want recog-
milton as citizens and taxpayers in school
affairs We believe that no true educa-
ton is possible without religious instruc-
ton, and we have right to insist upon
our demands. There is no doubt that
nearly all the educational laws enacted
by the states are aimed at the Catholic
school system. 1t is our duty both 10
ourselves and our people to protest and
continue protesting until our objections
are needed"
Father Bowling of the Omaha Universe
ty expressed the fear that Catholics had
In the past not kept in close touch with
the improved methods advocated by nom
sectarian institutions. They failed to
present their arguments to the mass OF
the people by means of the newspaper,
magazine and other publications.
The Rev. William l.. O'Hara, A NJ,
presented a preliminary report of the
special committee appointed a year ago to
formulate a system of uniform entrance
requirements for the colleges. The con-
vention will conclude its sessions to-mor-
row.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-12
A NAVAL TRAINING STATION.
inshieId Recommends 1t and
Secretary Long ApprOves.

Washington. April n.-Admiral Crown
inshield. who has just returned from an
inspection of Southern ports with view
to the establishment of a naval training
station, has recommended to the Secre-
tary of the Navy that the naval station
at Port Royal, S. c.. be utilized for this
purpose. The Secretary heartily ap-
proves of the recommendation and in
formed Congressman Elliott to-day that
the buildings at Port Royal would be
used and improved for the accommoda-
ton of from 500 to 1000 boys, chiefly from
the South. The station, he told Mr.. Ell
lott, would be made most important
one. The, machinery now at Port Royal
dry dock will be transferred to Charles
ton in accordance with the recent act
of Congress removing the dock station
and new buildings will be built near
Charleston for its reception, it being i'm
possible to remove those at Port Royal.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-12
RADICALS HAD MAJORITY.
want to Vote Down Plat Amend
ment Before Sending COmmis-
sion to Washington.

Havana, April 11.-At the secret ses-
sion of the Cuban Constitutional Conyen-
tion to-day several delegates offered
motions that the convention should ex-
press it's disapproval of the principles en-
bodied in the Platt amendment, especially
clauses, !, 3. and 7. Senior Giberga
moved that the subject be indefinitely
postponed but this proposal was sup
ported by only six delegates.
The effort of the radical element Is
to put the convention on record against
the amendment before voting to send
a commission to Washington. 1t was
evident that the radicals had major
ity to-day. The matter will be further
discussed tomorrow.
II Is the opinion of the Havana bar
that the case of libel against LaDiscus-
ion on account of the so-called "crucifix-
ion caricature" will not come before the
courts In reference to the statement that
the constitutional convention, as a body
had expressed the displeasure regarding
the carlcature Senor Capote, president
of the convention, explains that in re-
questing Gov. Gen. Wood to allow the
continuance Of publication, he acted oon
bis own responsibility, and out of friend
ship for the editor, urging Gen. Wood TO
take into consideration the possible bad
effect a suppression of the paper might
have upon the work of the convention IN
the present state Of political agitation.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-12
TO TORTURE AGUINALD0.
Filipino Junvn at London Receives
Startling Information From
Sinrnnore Lunfn.

London. April 11.-At a secret meeting
of the Filipino junta held here to-day
thirty-tive representative Filipinos from
Madrid, Barcelona. Paris and Brussels be-
ing present there was read telegram
fom the Singapore junta. which said that
Gen. Macarthur was preparing to torture
Aguinaldo unless Aguinaldo took the oath
of allegiance to the United States and
signed the peace proclamation. The Sing
apore junta urged those present at this
London meeting to formulate circular
of protest, directed TO European courts
1t described In detail the engines of tor
ture that were being erected by the
Americans at Malanacan palace az Ma
Mia.
The meeting adjourned pending the re-
ceipt of report that the tortures had
actually been inflicted upon Agutnaldo.
when. 1t was said, their protest to che
European courts would be filed II the
Singapore junta so advised
The Filipino leaders here ridicule the
idea that the arrest of Aguinado VIII put
q stop to the insnrrecton in the Philip
pines.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-12
The TACTFUL LATINS
nan BREAKS MADE AT Tho
NJ TOULON AFFAIR.
EVERYTHING IN GOOD FORM.
s,nrxr LoUBET's CONDUCT
FN HIGHLY PRAISED.

A. False Notes Disturbed 'n
Nv Of the Occasion-Better Heia-
-. Between France and italy
4odA Brilliant Function
.d the Italian Flagship Clos
"A the Event-The FestiVities be-
oor President LOubet Has
+o visit His Aged Mother.
.,riI 11.-At the conclusion of the
.,.,,+ies at Toulon tonight PRESIDENT
L's,, I.,aa+ will proceed to his home at Mon
Lou' 70 visit his aged mother and
'''''''' $40, davs' repose after the fatigues
si @ tbe many functions of the week. which
,..,.a rent him occupied from early morn
-, late at night. The satisfactory
~ which the whole affair has
.,.ried ont has been a personal sue
... tor NJ. Loubet. Nothing but praise
- even from his opponents, at the
,orner in which he has played his
Tho accounts agree that not a false
note has disturbed the harmony, ana the
..o, djsplayed on all sides, from PRESIDENT
-, the Duke of Genoa and Admiral
pir,,Aa to the minor participants IN the
arsnts was a noteworthy feature.
As to the political side of the Franco
Italian demonstration, the Temps TO-
lob, NOW that the speechmaking is over,
- tha situation in a clear light with
the following remarks:
oFrance and Italy yesterday gave one
another officially, the title OF friends
mich accords so we'll with the fraternity
of their genius and blood This is an
event which must not be distorted nor
wrongly interpreted. But there is little
rist Of exaggerating its Importance,
,,htob taking everything into considera-
80 ;s considerable. Both Italy ana
|Trance have greatly changed since the
time Of Bismarck and Crispi We can
not vet say what fruits yesterday Will
hiring forth. but we argur much tnere-
from
The Journal des Debate says the events
|at Toulon will leave happy souvenir IN
the history of France and Italy, and their
raporoschment will henceforth rank as an
Established. avowed and proclaimed fact.
AT the luncheon aboard the LePanto,
|the flagship of the Italian fleet, to-day
|the brilliant function was held on the
|gun deck. which was transformed into
banouetting hall Footmen belonging to
Ithe household Of the Duke of Genoa
'Sa scarlet. livery. served the table, which
<wss beautifully adorned with gold plate
Iand porcelain center pieces. filled with
Blowers. The golden service was used for
|M Loubet and the Duke of Genoa,
|eiver service was used for the attending
ministers while a valuable Saxon porce-
4 lain service was used for the other
fpuests
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-12
THE FIRST CABLE RAISED.
Inspiring Scene I'm New York as First
Masnstay of New East River
BrIdxe Wns Raised.

New York, April 11-Accompanied by
the screeching Of whistles and the cheer
ing of thousands of spectators on both
sides Of the East River the first cable
Of the new East river bridge was raised
from the bed of the river to-day and
drawn taut by powerful engine until 1t
was 100 feet above the surface Of the
water Thousands viewed the raising OF
the cable from the shores, while many
tug boats. yachts and craft OF all kinds
ran up near enough so that those on
board could witness the work.
The actual raising OF the cable lasted
Just seven minutes. While II was going
on all trafic in the river at that point
was stopped by order Of the harbor mas
ter. After being drawn back 62O feet over
the top Of the tower on the Williamsburg
side, the cable was put in clamps and
firmly fastened to the massive anchorage
Of masonry.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-12
TO TEST NEW FIELD GUNS.
From FraRce-Arc Said to Be
the Finest in the World.

Washington. April 11.-Preparations are
making for quite an extensive and impor-
tant test Of field guns at Sandy Hook for
some time in May. At present the army
is not well equipped with field guns COM
pared with other nations. and the war de-
partment wishes to obtain the very best
guns possible for the equipment of this
important branch of the service. The
tests at Sandy Hook will be under the di-
recticp of the board of ordnance and for
tifcations.
The board not only will test such guns
as may be presented by manufacturers
and inventors, but it is expected that the
new gun, modelled on the plan of the
French field gun and constructed under
the supervision of the board of ordnance
and Notifications, will be tested The
plans for this gun were obtained by an
army officer who was sent abroad last
summer, and who claimed to have Sc
cured complete details of this gun, which
artillery experts have asserted is the best
In the world. The French government
has not guarded more carefully the
mechanism of its gun than the board of
ordnance has the making of the new field
gun which is expected to be tested in May
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-12
WOULD RECEIVE CUBANS.
Secretary Root and the Presi-
dent Discuss Matter.

Washington, April 11.-secretary Root
talked with the President this morning
about affairs in the Philippines, referring
TO a cablegram just received at the War
Department announcing the surrender of
a number Of FIliplnos with their arms.
Secretary Root said he had received no
official information Of the purpose OF the
Cuban Constitutional Convention 20 send
a delegation 20 Washington 20 ask
modification Of the Plat amendment.
That the President would receive the
members IL certain. lie would not only
DO 80, but would listen attentiyely 20 all
that was said. n is the opinion IN ON
clal circles that he would make no prom
ises but that he would give the cubans
10 understand that the Plott Amendment
voiced both the Official and public opinion
og the United States,