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The Washington times., 1901-12-06
SOUTHERN RELIEF SOCIETY.
Annual Charity Ball Discussed and
Officers Elected.

The closing meeting of the Ladies'
Southern Relief Society for the year 1901
was held in Confederate Veterans Hall,
Eleventh and Streets, December 3. Miss
Virginia Miller, the president. presided
Reports for the year showed a great
amount Of work done, and a goodly sum in
the treasury
Two important matters claimed the at
tention Of the society to the exclusion of
other business-the annual Southern
charity ball. to be held in Rifles Armory
January 2S. and the election Of officers
for 1902. Everything that could be done.
tending to the success Of the ball, by the
present officers has been done; the per-
fecting Of these plans must be turned over
to the incoming officers.
Miss Virginia Miller. who for two years
has served as president most acceptably,
declined denomination in June, and the
choice for president fell 10 Mrs. Charles
B. Howry. wife Of Judge Hewry. of the
Court OF Claims,
other officers elected are: Mrs. Rust
Smith. Mrs. Archibald Young. Mrs Kate
Kearny Henry and Mrs. H. Taplin, Vie
Presidents; Mrs. II. A. Gillenwater. Re
cording Secretary; Mrs. 5. Sprigg Belt,
Corresponding Secretary; Mrs. C. D. Mer-
win, Treasurer; Mrs. Greenwood Stanley,
Historian.
Executive committee-Mrs. John T.
Callaghan, chairman; Mrs. Teneycke, Mrs
E. ". Gadsden, Mrs. C. II. Fred and Mrs
J. ". Drew
Relief committee--Mrs. Drury c. Lud-
low. chairman; Miss Washington, Miss
Donnan, Miss Aurelia Jackson and Mrs. J.
W Young.
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LESS THAN
AUCTION PRICES
AND EASY PAYMENTS
For StcinyNay, ChicI<erinE, Decker,
Gabier. SIOdart. and Gilbert
Pianos.

The Bradbury Piano Factory, with headquar-
ters at Brooklyn, y. Y. and Le1minster, Mass,
have issued positive orders to their various branch
houses throughout the United States 10 clear out
every square piano in stool. at whatever price it
viii bring. The square pianos are taking up
valuable sp=ce which must be utilized for the
1902 models in Bradbury Upright Pianos which
must be placed On exhibition at once.
In the local Bradbury factory warerooms at
1925 Pennsylvania ave, there are about thirty
square pianos, including nearly all the leading
makes, such Brsdburys, Steinways, Chickering's
GahlcIs. stodarts, Gilberts, Deckers, Stems, and
other equally well-known and reliable makes.
These are now being sold at less than they would
bring under the hammer at public auction sae.
The best OF them going from SIS to Sl25. Unlike
the auction sale, howevcr, the purchasers may not
only have the opportunity OF buying at 4 sacrifice
price but may pay Tor the instruments as suits
their convenience on 81 weekly or 50 monthly
payments, and a handsome cover and stool Is in
cluded free. The Bradbury teams viii deliver
the pianos. without charge and the purchasers
may have the piano sent 10 their home on pay
mont Of first deposit, or it viii be held and
delivered on Christmas Eve If desired.
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NO INCREASE OF PENSION.
The Cnse of an Ex-Fireman Dis.
posed of.

The case Of James W. Taylor, a retired
member OF the District Fire Department,
was disposed of yesterday by the Com
missioners on recommendation of the
Chief Engineer. Some weeks ago an ap-
plication was made to the Commissioners
for an increase in the monthly pension of
Mr. Taylor. The application was made
through Turner and Mitchell, the at
torneys of Mr.. Taylor.
Chief Dutton in -enorting upon the
case tells the Commissioners that Mr..
Taylor was appointed to a position in
the department in August, 1891, and that
he was dropped from the rolls in Septem-
Der, 1894, for physical disability
Chief DuttOn states. that Mr.. Taylor has
made seyera. unsuccessful attempts to OBJ
tain an increase in the amount of pen
sion. Mr.. nutton also says that on No
venber q last. at his request. Mr. Taylor
was examined by the Board of Fire and
Police Surgeons, and that their report
shows no evidence Of chronic rheumatism.
as alleged in his application for increase
OF pension. On the basis of this report.
Chief Dutton recommend Is that the ap-
plication be not granted.
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G. A. R. ENcAMPMENT OF 1902.
Business Men 10 Assist Local Depart
ment in Securing 1T.

meeting OF the board of directors OF
the Business Mems Association was held
at the headquarters of the association in
the Bond Building at 10 O'Clock yesterday
morning.
Those in attendance were Messrs.
Mitchell Dyrenforth, presiding; ". S.
Knox, o. G. Staples, B. F. Saul. w. F.
GUIDE. First Vice President; Frank X.
Raymond, Second Vice President; J. D.
CarmoL Z. H. F. woodard. ". W. Danen-
hover. Thomas G. Hensey, S. c. Palmer,
Conrad H. syme, and Barry Bulkley, Sec
retary-
A communication was read from Mr..
Israel W. Stone, Department Commander
Grand Army Of the Republic, asking the
cooperation Of the association in the G.
A RS effort to secure the next national
encampment for Washington.
Secretary Bulley was directed to com
municate 10 The department commander
the associations sympathy with the move
ment. and endorse the resolutions on the
subject whi-h were adopted yesterday.
The resolution follows:
Whereas an earnest effort is being
made by the Department of the Potomac.
Grand Army. to secure its next annual
meeting in Washington; and.
Whereas the board of directors Of the
Business Men's Association have been in
formed that $4,000 viii be required to
meet the various expenses contingent
upon such an occasion; Therefore be it
Resolved. That it is the sense of the
board of directors of the Business Mems
Association that of all places Washing
ton is the most appropriate for TIL. hold
ing of the encampment OF the Grand Army
of the Republic, and that the Business
Mems Association is heartily in accord
with any movement that VIII tepd 20
bring about the desired result And be 1t
further
Resolved, That while the ASSOCIATION
is not in a position TO tender, as a
body. the financial assistance desired. il
is. nevertheless, assured from its past
experience in similar undertakings. and
the success attending its endeavors, that
a sum adequate for all the necessary ey-
penses can be raised, and strengthened
by this spirit Of confidence, it pledges to
the efforts Of the Department Of the Po
tomac, G. A. r., and similar organizations
its sympathy, its willingness, and readi-
ness 10 appeal to ell within the reach of
It's influence and to cooperate with such
citizens associations as may desire TO
unite in an effort TO secure the sum neces-
sary for an undertaking so praiseworthy.
and cause so commendable"
The Washington times., 1901-12-06
QUARTERLY ISSUE OF STAMPS.
Postonice Reports Large Increase
Over Last Year.

According to statement issued yes
terday from the office Of Third Assistant
Postmaster General, there were issued
during the quarter ended September 30,
1901, s51.0I3,oSO ordinary postage stamps.
valued at $16,s79, 80, as compared with
si6 160, ,15O stamps, valued at SIG, 400. .651
for the corresponding period Of 1900
During the three months ended Sen
tember 30, 1901, 5,7iO,600 postage due
stamps. valued at S14S3l9; 1856 CS7. .72O Pan
American stamps, valued at $2.7i7. $50.
40. $50 stamp books, valued at $3.50 157.
fo,Gl0,O0G ordinary stamped envelopes.
valued at $l302 4G3; 12S. 731 600 special re-
guest stamped envelopes, valued AT
S2,573.33l. and 13S 1G2. $50 postal cards
galued at Sl5S3,2l2 were issued by the
department
The total number OF pieces issued was
i,325, ,4Ie,59O. with a value Of S25. .3s2 3l2
being an increase in number over the COR
responding period of 1860 Of 159, ,sS2 40. or
1874 per cent, and in value Of $3.Gif B31 or
16.5 per cent
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TEEToTALERs TO SEE MR. HAY.
VIII Urge Restriction of Lfuuor
Traffic 10 the New uebriJcs

A deputation If temperance workers.
headed by Rev. Dr. f. E. Clark. D. D.. of
Boston, President of the Christian En-
deavor Society, and Rev. S. L. Baldwin.
D. D., OF New York, Secretary of the
Methodist Missionary Society will call
on Secretary Hay this morning for the
purpose Of presenting n petition asking
for the prohibition Of the sale OF liquor
and opium to the natives OF the New
Hebrides and other Pacific islands The
deputation will consist Of delegates from
the Anti-S Saloon League, the Methodist
Missionary Society. the Bureau of Re
forr/and from nearly all OF the church
Dr. Clark Will lecture at the Foundry
NJ L. Church ut 4;15 this afternoon.
choosing for his subject the Gillett-Lodge
bill for the production of those island
,rs from the liquor traffic.
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VESSELS FROM PHILIPPINES.
Directed Not to Impose
Tcunage Tax.

E T. Chamberlain. Commissioner OF the
Treasury Bureau of Navigation, in view OF
the recent decisions of the supreme
Court regarding the Philippines yester-
day issued a circular letter to collectors
of customs, in which he directed them to
no longer impose tonnage tax on vessels
from the Philippine Islands, under the
provisions of section II Of the act of June
10. 1886. which require the payment of
tonnage tax at each entry on ali vessels
which shall be entered in any port OF the
United States from any foreign port or
place in North America, etc, and also at
each entry upon all vessels which shall
be entered In the United States from any
other foreign ports. etc.
He also stated that vessels entered in
the United States from foreign ports or
places via the Philippine Islands and veS-
sells departing from the Philippine Islands
The Washington times., 1901-12-06
PHYA AKHARJ HERE.
First Resident Siamese Minister
Accredited to This Country

For the first time in its history the
Kingdom of Siam has permanent Minis
ter at Washington. His name is Phya
Akhari and he is registered at the Arling-
ton with his Secretary of Legation. Mr..
Edward LOTUS. and Mrs. LOTUS.
The diplomatic relations of Siam and
the United States heretofore have been
watched over by Minister, who resided
in London. and who paid occasional visits
to America. The new envoy will have a
fixed home here.
He Is a typical Oriental. and appears to
be not over forty-fve years of age. At
home he has held high positions in the
Government. and is said to be a profound
scholar. Between him and Hon. Hamilton
King. American Minister to Siam. there
exists a close friendship.
siam" said he last night, 'Is in
highly tiourishing state. and our finances
are in a particularly gratifying condition,
as there is not dollar of Government
Indebtedness. It is 4 tropical country of
about twice the area of France. with a
healthful climate and magnificent agri-
cultural and mineral resources"
The Washington times., 1901-12-06
LIGHT SILVER COINS.
ElcctropIaters Using Money Instead
of the Bar aietaI.

The United States Secret Service is be-
ing regularly called upon for Secret Serv-
ice men to aid the New York and other
SdbT-easuries in running down those
persons who are responsible for the food
of light weight silver half dollars and
dollars which have recently been discov-
cred in circulation.
The method employed by the operators
is unique, and, while in effect it is sim
liar to the sweating" of gold coins, once
common. it differs in that the manipu-
lators do not shorten the weight simply
for the value of the silver, but use the
metal in silver plating in place of bar
silver.
Thus lightened the coins, retaining
their original appearance, are again
placed in circulation, requiring a trained
eye and an expert touch to discover that
they have been tampered with After a
bit of the ordinary wear and tear money
undergoes the coins which have been op-
Grated upon reveal their lightness at
once, and. as a result, are refused
It is not permissible for the Govern
ment to redeem the coins at their face
value, and, OF course. their intrinsic
worth is much less than the amount for
which they have passed current.
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VIRGINIA Will COOPERATE
Governor Tyler Takes Measures
Against Inhuman DrcdGer Captains

-
Major Sylvester received a despatch
from Governor Tyler OF Virginia. yester-
day announcing that a police boat was
| being fitted up by the State and will be
sent in pursuit Of the oyster boat the
captain and crew of which are alleged to
have brutally treated young Herzog the
Baltimorean now in the Emergency Hos
pltal.
There have been numerous complaints
that for many years oyster dredgers
have systematically maltreated members
Of their crews. This is the beginning of
an organized crusade against those prac-
tees. Governor Tyler has declared his
purpose to severely punish such cruel
ties in the future.
Many Instances have been brought to
the attention of the authorities in this
city by the victims beiag brought here
for hospital treatment. AS all the alleg-
cd inhuman acts were out of the juris-
diction OF the police here. no action could
be taken otherwise than to bring the
cases to the notice of the Virginia and
Maryland authorities. which has up to
this time failed to stimulate decisive ac-
tiOn.
heFLOB WIS Drought 10 TINS city on the
steamer Harry Randall about month
ago, in a pitiable condition from exposure
and from burns said to have been in
ilicted in him by being held on a red hot
stove by the captain and mate of the
boat on which he was employed. Further
inquiries were prevented, it is said, by
the interference of the men on vessels
moored near by. Herzog was afterward
put ashore in swamp near Sandy Point,
en- the Lower MachodOc Creek, without
food or money. and left to die.
It is said that during the past year
three bodies have been found floating in
the water near where the oyster boats
are at work. Each of them bore marks of
violence upon it, hut no one appeared to
be sufficient interested to Investigate
until Major Sylvester invited the atten-
tion of Governor Tyler to the circum-
stances.
Herzog, IS showing some improvement |
at the Emergency Hospital. and the nhy- |
sicians say that he has a slight chance |
of recovery. The burns are healing nice |
ly and there is no longer any danger of |
his losing his arm. His attack OF pneu-
monia has been extremely severe. and in
his weakened condition it is considered |
that he should have survived
The Washington times., 1901-12-06

on a voyage to the United States and en-
tered in the United States from intermedi-
ate foreign ports or places visited dur
ing such voyage, provided such vessels
shall be entered or cleared at the inter
mediate foreign ports or places, or shall
there take on board cargo or passengers.
Will be subject. as heretofore. to the pay
ment Of tonnage tax under the law above
cited.
The Washington times., 1901-12-06
PERUVIAN DIPLOMAT NAMED.
New Minister to Central American
Republics Chosen.

The State Department has been in
formed by Secretary Neill, of the United
States Legation at Lima. Peru, of the
appointment Of Ds. Ramon Ribeyro as
Minister Plenipotentiary from that coun-
try to the five Central American Repub-
lies.
The new diplomat is lawyer of ability.
a Judge Of the Supreme Court of Lima
and member of the Cabinet on several
occasions as Secretary of Foreign Rela-
tIons. His appointment by President
Romano had the unanimous concurrence
Of the Peruvian Cabinet.
The Washington times., 1901-12-06
OPENING POSTPONED.
Mrs. Carter's New Play VIII He Pre-
scented Wednesday Night.

David Belasco. the author and producer
of "Du Barry" the new play in which
Mrs. Carter viii make her appearance for
the first time on any stage at the National
Theatre next week has found it necessary
to postpone the initial performance from
Tuesday to Wednesday night.
The scenic artists are responsible for
the delay. and although the play could be
staged with no apparent details lacking.
Mr. Belasco is not content to present
he work until it is complete in every re-
spcct
The sale Of seats, which opened yester-
day morning, was unusually large and all
day there was line of purchasers in
front OF the National boxonice window
The management of the theatre an
nOunces that all seats purchased for the
performance Tuesday night may be ex-
changed for any other evening during the
remainder of Mrs. Carter's local engage
ment.
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We Engraye
Free OF Charge

Initials on Umbrellas costing from $500
up; initials on silverware and Jewelry:
and will mark initials or name on all
Leather Goods costing over 81 We will
also furnish suitable boxes for Gloves.
Handkerchiefs. Neckwear. and other
goods whose gift fitness would be en-
hanced thereby.
The Washington times., 1901-12-06
CRRYSAHTHEhUMS.
Shaffer, 18th and | N. w.
coLoMBIAN MINISTER CALLS.
DIR. siiFH Expresses Hopes of Peace
To Secretary Hay.

The Colombian Minister, DR.. Carlos
Martinez Silva. had a half hours con
ference with Secretary Hay at the State
Department Yesterday regarding con-
ditions in the Minister'S country. He ex-
pressed bis qualification that affairs there
are returning to their normal status. and
declared his confidence in a general return
Of peace and prosperity shortly.
This was Dr.. Silya's first call al fbe
Department since his return from the
Congress of American Republics at the
City Of Mexico.
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25C each.
Table No. 2

Contains daintily decorated Salad Bowls.
Cake Plates. Bread and Butter Plates,
Wedgewood Historical Plates, Mustards,
Sugar Bowls. Cream Pitchers. Bon Bon
Dishes. Comb and Brush Trays. Manicurs
Trays. Pen Trays Pin Trays. Candle
sticks. Cracker Jars. Chocolate Pots. Gel
cry Trays Mustaehe Cups and Saucers.
Shaving Mugs. Marmalade Jars. Syrups.
Mayonnaise Dishes, Celery Trays. Tea
Pots Sugar and Cream Sets. Hair Re
ceivers. etc.
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LIQUOR REVENUES
THE PRICE OF HE'LL.
so SAYS MRS. ]. ELLEN FOSTER.
sale of IntoNicants at the Capitol
Denounced Mt the Final Session
OF American Anti-Sa;oon
League Convention.

The money received by the United
States in payment Of Internal revenue
from the sale of liquor is the price Of
hell" said Mrs. J. Ellen Foster yesterday
afternoon at the sixth annual convention
Of the American Anti-ssloon League, at
the First Congregational church.
Mrs. Fosters remarks were made during
the consideration Of resolution offered
by Albert L. Shoemaker to cooperate
with other organizations and individual
in the effort to secure legislation prohib-
iting the National Government from isau-
ing li1uor tax receipts in prohibition ter
ritory. The statement was made tlat
the legislative department of the league
was taking steps to that end and the
resolution failed of adoption.
Liquor Selling at the Capitol
Rev. J. c. Thoms. of the State of
Washington, presented a resolution, which
was unanimously adopted. declaring =.
'the time is opportune for the Urir~i
States Legislature to take immed
steps looking to the abolition of the sa'9
OF liquor in the United States Capitol "
Statesmen and CocktuIIs.
Or. Thoms said that he was at the
Capitol when the House adjourned as a
mark of respect to President Mckinley.
In walking through the basement corri-
dor, he said, he had heard one Of the
Representatives order in voice loud
enough to be heard in the hall, Two
whisky cocktails The speaker sought
TO emphasize the connection between the
assassination Of Mckinley by an anarchist
leading to IN adjournment Of Congress
and several of its members in a drinking
place, for, he said, anarchy is fostered in
saloons.
Final Adjournment Taken.
Reports We're received from State su-
perintendents in regard to the condition
of affairs in their respective localities,
and the convention was then brought to
The Washington times., 1901-12-06
Divorce Granted for DesertIon.

Patrick II. Cant was yesterday granted
divorce from Selma Cant on the ground
Of desertion. The decree was signed by
Justice Bradley. presiding in Equity CouAl
No. q
The Washington times., 1901-12-06
For Greater
Convenience and
Time Saving

we have grouped. on separate tables in
China Department. very comprehensive
collection of appropriate gift articles at
the same price, ranging from &C to s1.O0
each. and call special attention to the 25c,
SOC, and s1.OO tables. Many Of these ar
ticies are of our own direct importation.
50
and. even though the prices a.~e low. you
will be agreeably surprised at the excel
lence of the quality and the daintiness of
the designs.
The Washington times., 1901-12-06
SOC each.
Table No. 3

Contains many dainty and artistic pieces
Of French and German China including
Cake Plates. Salad Bowls, Comb and
Brush Trays. Cabarets, Ice Cream Plat
ters. odd Plates. Cups. and Saucers Can
dlesticls, Marmaiade Jars. Sugar and
Cream Sets Coffee Cups and Saucers, May
cnnaise Dishes, Hair Receivers. Bon Bon
Dishes etc
The Washington times., 1901-12-06
Table No. |

Contains daintily decorated bits Of
china, including Cream Pitchers, China
Salt Shakers, Sugar Bowls. Hair Re-
ceivers, Egg Holders, Candlesticks, Mus
tards, Water Pitchers, Salads. Cake
Plates. Cups and saucsrs, Mustache Cups
and Saucers. Bon Bon Boxes, Salted Al
mond Dishes, Pin Trays, Pen Trays. Comb
and Brush Trays, Cracker Jars, Chocolate
Pots, Celery Trays. Burnt Match Holders.
Teapot Tiles. Hanging Match Safes. Tea
Caddies, Shaving Mugs, Bouillon Bowls.
etc
The Washington times., 1901-12-06
Hoods Pills s''o DS mot @s,ss1r son,

or calomel They are purely vegetable, perfect
ly safe for the most delicate organism. Mild
efficient, thorough Sold by all druggists. 25c.
The Washington times., 1901-12-06
" Woodward
and
LOthrOp
New York Washington Paris
PRACTICAL.
XMAS
GIFTS
On the Fifth Floor.

No place In the house is fuller of
Christmas opportunities than our more
than half-acre Housefurnishing store on
fifth floor. It's abundance of natural light.
its broad aisles. its systematic classiaca-
ton os aioeks. its every modern facility
for the proper displaying and selling OF
the various lines Of goods, its most rea-
sonable prices-make it at once a great,
satisfactory inexpensive Christmas Ba-
zaar
Both European and American potteries
have eclipsed former years in producing
fine and exquisiteIy decorated bits of
china appropriate for gift purpose. and
never before have We collected such
complete and magnificent stock as for
this holiday season.
Here are displayed Dainty China. Rich
Cut Glass. Foreign and Domestic Crock
cry. Artistic Lamps. Fancy Baskets, and
Ornamental and useful Articles of House.
furnishing.
Here are also displayed vast array Of
Fancy Pieces from the leading potteries
of France, Germany. and Austria-rich.
one-of-a-kind things, which little later
cannot be duplicated
Here are also displayed elegant Limo
ges China Course Services. Rich French
China Fish Sets. Game Sets, Salad Sets,
Ice Cream Sets. Oyster Plates. etc.
Also Rich American Cut Glass in a
great variety OF unique and artistic de-
signs. rich and Iustrous.
Also multitudes of practical, useful ar
ticles of efurnishings-exactly those
things uniting economy and attractiveness
and very appropriate for holid~y presents.
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Statesmen aud C0cI1tnIIs.
FinnI Adjournment TnI.en.

Reports were received from State su-
perintendents in regard to the condition
of affairs in their respective localities,
and the convention was then brought to
a close.
The Washington times., 1901-12-06
Si.0O each.

Fifth floor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-08

To Cure Chills or Malaria in 4 Days
Take Quinoria- All druggists are author
lied TO refund the money in any case OF
chills. fever or malaria 1t fails to cure
Price SOC per package.