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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-12
FRIENDLY SUIT OVER A
COUNTESS SETTLEMENT

NEW YORK. Feb 12.-In a friendly
suit just passed upon in the supreme
Court former Gov. Levi P. Morton sought
to have reformed certain trust agree
ments made by him in favor Of his daugh-
ter. Helen Morton, now the wife OF Paul
Louis Marie Archamhault Bosom. Count
de Talleyrand-Perigor of Paris
Governor Morton brought the suit for
the purpose Of having these trust agree
ments correspond with the ante-nuptial
agreement entered into just before the
marriage Of the countess on October .
last.
On November ?. 1899. Mr.. Morton trans
ferred 400 shares Of the Morton Trust
Company. as referee. for the aeneht Of
his daughter. Helen Morton. II was di-
rected that the income should be paid to
her during her lifetime. with power to
dispose Of the principal by viii and 10 be
free from the control CT any husband she
might subsequently marry
The other trust agreement constitutes
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-12
Otto Trammer Helped out
Of Trouble BY Pet Canine.

him that he should have the dog when he
left the institution. II occurred 10 him 20
ask Fritz TO give up part Of his skin with
the hair on IT. he asked the surgeon ana
the surgeon said he believed 1t could be
done So the dog was chlorogormed and
six inches Of his skin with the long. wavv
black hair on IL was cut or with the thin
hesh under It and grated onto otto 8
bald Uranium.
After Il was done the surgeons were
noe so sure IL would succeed. and they
locked pretty blue. but when Otto came
out OF the chlOrOfOrm himself and was
told that the hair was OF his head he was
delighted and said be would make 10
grow And IL did grow. Il is soft and
silky and shines like ebony. There is a
little wave 10 It, and when his hair Is
cOmbed over and lies on top and blends
with the dogs hair the scars Of his ac-
cident viii all be covered up.
The hospital cat very chummy with
Otto before the skin grating. ran away
from him with a big taI and rounded
back as soon as she climbed upon the
couch and smeIled bis new dog hair after
the grating She win not play with him
now.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-12
MBIEOR'S Big sails
ATTRACT ATTENTION
KaiSer'S New Yacht to Have
Spread of $4,000 Feet.
RACING OUTFIT FROM ENGLAND
To BE the Largest Pleasure Schooner
AhOat-FIoor Space Ample for
Giving an Imperial Ball on Deck
Progress of the Work.

NEW YORK, Feb l2.-LocaI yachtsmcp
are showing great interest in the sail
area OF Emperor Williams new schooner
yacht, Meteor III. In the lower sails
there are 10000 square feet OF canvas.
When the yacht is on a broad reach and
is carrying her immense balloon sails she
viii spread 22,049 square feet Of canvas
From the end Of the clubJoPsaH spirit TO
the water it viii be $50 feet. and from
the end OF the bowsprit TO the end o. the
mainboom the distance is $50 feet These
figures viii give an idea OF the size OF the
yacht now nearing completion
To Lead Her Class.
The Meteor will be the largest pleasure
schooner adoat. her dimensions being l20
feet on the water line. 100 feet over all,
p feet beam. Is feet s inches depth. and
- feet draught The designer says. with
smile, that if the Emperor ever desires
to give ball on deck he viii have ample
room 70 do so. as with awnings set and
curtains at the side the deck Will be both
pleasant and comfortable.
Almost every day Mr.. Cary Smith. the
us H7lltA VI Liat 1atnAs - OF the sup
ward on Shooters Island watching the
work The launching ways are being
placed under the boat The bottom of
the hull is cemented and the tanks are
being tested. The forward deck il laid,
the matches and skylighI COamIngs are in
place. the steel house aft has been riVet-
ed ana the outside finish Of teak has
been put on. This deck house viii serve
as the main companion leading below,
and in addition viii be used in dirty
weather and viii allow view OF what
is taking place on deck.
Making the sails.
The sails that viii be used on the trip
across the ocean AID for cruising are be
ing made BY Messrs. Wilson & Griffin, Of
this city, but the racing sails OF the
Yacht. IN accordance with the Emperor's
wishes. wiIl be made By Meesrs. Ratsey
q Laptho n. Of England During the last
visit TO New York of the senior member
of the latter firm he had frequent con
situations with Mr.. Cary Saith, and OBJ
tanned the measure ents necessary. so
that the MeteOrs racing suit will be
ready soOl after her arrival abroad.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-12
FRENCH WOMAN DIPLOMAT
IN REALITY 4 TYPEWRITER
Unusual Raise Salary STATS The Story, and The Consul
General Tres 10 Explain.

The cable announcement from Paris
yesterday that NJ DeIcasse. the French
Foreign Minister. had appointed Mile
Jeanne de Villaneuvc to be Secretary
OF Legation al the French Consulate in
New York CiJy," created quite a stir in
womans suffrage and womau's rights
circles. when it was reported that she
was the only woman i'm modern times to
be appointed TO a post in the French dip
lOmatic service.
Arguments on the question Of the ad-
vancement OF the sex were freely made
with the comment that at last conserv-
ative France had recognized the quaHfca-
tions OF the new woman for political work
Investigation. however. shows that
there does not happen TO be any such
ONCE as secretary Of legation in New
York city. where the chief French diplo-
matte agent is Consul General Edmund
Brunwaert; nevertheless there is a Mile.
de Viilaneuve. who is his secretary.
There was an immense amount Of
cabling. OF examination and enquiry. re-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-12
PAYS HIGH TRIBUTE
TO THE PRESIDENT
Representative Schirm at a
Banquet in Baltimore.
Mr. Roosevelt n Man of vigorous
Personality and Wonderful Men
tai Development.

BALTIMORE. Feb. 12-Members Of he
Clothisss Association Of Baltimore en-
tertaiuod at a banquet last evening at
the Phoenix Club the delegates Of the
National a. socjation Of CIothiers. who are
now holding their annual convention ir
this city.
In replying 20 the toast The Presi-
dent Of the United States" Representa-
tive Schirm began his address with a lit
Tie story which ilIusf rated somewhat his
own position, as he was called on at a
late hour to answer the toast In the place
OF senator Louis z. HcComas. who was
kept away by illness in his family
He said THAI in going through an art
gallery in Europe two persons stopped in
front of a picture OF Daniel in the Lions
Den" On the face Of Daniel there was
a pleased expression.
That is strange" said one, that
Daniel should smile when he is about to
be deyoured 10y the ons.''
oh" replied the other. "he knows ne
Will not be called on to make an after
dinner speech"
Highest Political Position.
Referring TO the subject of his coast he
said:
The Presidency OF the United States
is the highest political position in the
world. The President Of the United
States is not chosen because Of inherit
aucy nor birth. nor does he hold his Of
ice h. force or power OF arms. but by
the consent Of 75.OOO.0O0 freemen
President Roosevelt is man who
stamps his personality upcn everything
he touches. He IS man OF wonderful
mental development. Few men have ex-
ercised their talents in so many lines
Of thought. He has one viTJue-Gr il has
sometimes been called a faUit-he does
not know how to tell a lie. This is q
Characteristic not general among poll
uCiaEs- But ] believe we are living in
new era. when American statesmen
have taken new advance and their
motto is, We want this. because IT'S
right and are going 10 have IT,
Means More Than Ever.
The Presidency means more tonight
than ever before. Nearly all other Presl-
dents have been born in The log cabin.
but our President now is essentially
city man, and this is great stimulus 20
us here.
Theodore Roosevelt is an uncommon
man. His one ideal Is 20 follow the
straight line Of duty. In the hands Of
a man Ike that. no matter what his
policy. no matter what his politics 20
yoa please, our country Is safe If re
follow il ROoseYelt's path we cannot GO
far astray. Yes. We have q united COuT-
try. and men are now beginning 10 APP
preciat5 each other fer their intrinsic
worth and not 10 hate them for political
differences "
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-12
SBLF-GOVBRNNENI FOR
PUBLIC SCHOOL PUPILS
Pennsylvania Teachers to Put
Scholars on Honor.
DISCIPLINE TO BE LIGHIBNED
Students I'm Higher Grades to BE
Given an Opportunity TO Demon
Etrate That Tasl<masters. Are Not
Neeessary Nowadays.

READING. "a, Feb. IA plan by
which the scholars in the higher grade
public schools are 20 have representation
on the school governing boards is likely
to be PUT into effect here shortly. A plan
somewhat similar so it was once in vogue
in one Of the classes Of the Girls High
School and continued for over year.
Although it has not been praceiced for
few years the good results Of it are
still manifest in the discipline OF the
school.
B. f. Hunsicker, president o. the Read
ing School Board. and a man who is in
tsnsely interested in educational mat
tiers. intends to bring up the matter FOR
action by the board. He says: The
plan certainly has very many commend
able features, that are beneficial 70 both
teachers and scholars"
Pupils Alone should Govern
Prof. Charles S. Foos. principal Of the
Boys High School. said:
1T seems TO me that II a system could
be devised where the pupils constitute the
entire governing board and IL could be
successfully carried out, that, 20 my
mind. would be the ideal self-govcrnment
system. From what / can learn, that
ideal has not as yet been attained OF even
approzimated. It is still one Of the Prob
lens for the future.
The fact that members CT the faculty
are on the governing board, il seems 70
me. destroys the very principle Of the
avsten because believe that the moment
a teacher appears in any student BODY,
that body is 10 a great extent lhnuehce|
by the attitude Of the teacher. nave
been thinking OF trying u IN one % ~
classes. not because the discipline OF the
school needs any change OF system, DuI
simply as an experiment.
Practical plan Wanted.
Miss Mayer. principal Of the Girls High
School introduced the plan which was IN
use in the school some years ago. When
asked her opinion Of il. she said,
THE plan is a very good one, but
think il Is stiH 10 an experimental stage
Al least l do not think &c is perfect
enough 10 be practical Prof Kelchner,
who suggested a similar plan some time
ago saws '.infractions OF discipline on the
mart Of students will be reported 10 the
hoard Of governors who Till take action
on any case Now this we found 10 be
the weakest point In the system How
are these offences TO be reported
10 the tribunal Who Is 10 GO
Il? II the teacher, then he If still acting
as a policeman or a spy And is u prdc-
ticable TO have the pupils report onend-
ers2 Otherwise the system Is good one
and / hope 20 re-estsblish 10 as soon ss
they have demonstrated q practical plan
which will rectify the difficulties met
with / am heartily in favor of IL and
hope il can be perfected
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-12
Making the sails.
WHAT SCHLEY MAY DO.
Captain Parker Talks Of Court-Mar-
tinI or Trip Across the Country.


RICHMOND, Va. Feb. l2-Captain
James Parker, counsel for Admiral
Schley. IS here on legal business Wien
asked If Admiral sehley would OF rould
take any luri uef sevis7 s-4rt -'a~
cision Of the President not be what he
desired Mr.. Parker said:
Admiral Schley could ask for a court
martial if he so desired The board
recommended that no further proceedings
be had owing 10 the lapse Of time. but
the admiral is not compelled 20 plead
the statute Of limitation If he pref rs
Otherwise However. these things have
not beea discussed"
Admiral schley's receptions we're
touched upon. and Mr.. Parker said that
there were twenty OF thirty other cities
from which Admiral Schley had invita-
tions. and. II he so elected. he could have
one triumphant tour across the continent.
If the President decides against him
would Schley take that trip" WAS asked
Mr. Parker.
lie replied. The applause Of his fel-
Iow-men Is sweet 70 every man. and We
follow the bubble reputation at the car
mons mouth
What effect would Simpsons death
have on the case?" Mr. Parker was
asked.
1T would surely close that side Of
the controversy" he said. and / pre-
sumo Admiral Schley would be IS good
as the heather. who says nothing but
good of the dead All we want is hat
the intent and accomplishment OF Admiral
Schley be- properly recognized. There
may be errors OF judgment with any man,
but II his actions are viewed in the light
Of his intent and purpose, no one viii
question that those have all been high.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-12
Former Vice President Nor
ton Has Ante-Nuptial Agree
mentS Reformed.

a conveyance OF the Morton Building at
116 Nassau Street 20 the Morton Trust
Company or September 30 las; and was
made in view of her approaching mar
riaEe.
Mr.. Morton in his complaint pointed out
that this conveyance OF the Morton build
ing did not coincide with the aute-nuB-
tiai agreement made on October last
The Supreme Court yesterday decreed
that the countess viii have the right 10
the accumulation Of any savings she may
make from the income. Both Governor
Morton and the countess are given per
mission 30 revoke or change the trust Of
400 shares OF the Morton Trust Company
so that they may De made "a portion Of
the trust estate 20 be held under the
antC-nuptial agreement
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-12
ExPECToRATIoN IN CARS.
General Biz introduced Iva the Mary
land Legislature

lunu Leg AslntuFe-
ANNAPOLIS. Nd. Feb. I2-Nr. Isaac
Lobe Straus yesterday introduced a bill
in the House prohibiting by law any per
son from splitting on the floors. sides.
seats. OF platforms Of any railroad or
railway passenger ears in this State.
under a penalty Of s. and costs, one half
OF said fine 10 90 TO the informer or party
arresting and furnishing the evidence
Jf,on which the offender is convicted
All railroad or railway conductors and
brakemen are authorized 70 arrest such
offenders and take them before che near
est Justice OF the peace at the end OF
their run for trial. IN default Of the pay
ment Of fine the offenders may De sen
fenced TO Jail for not more than FIVE days.
The bill provides that where cuspidors
are provided in cars they may be used by
passengers without violation OF the law
An ordinance now existing IL the city Of
Baltimore prohibits eZpectoratiOn IN
street cars. but Mr.. Straus bill applies
to the whole State. and to steam rail-
roads as well as street cars.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-12
BOY KEPT FROM DYING MOTHER
Government Regulations Hold Him
at the Indian school.

CARLISLE. Pa. Feb. 12.-Whiie his
aged mother an old Indian woman, is
lying on her deathbed at Bay City. Mich
Henry Sampson, a bright Indian youth, Is
compelled to remain IN the confines OF
the Carlisle Indian School by the Govern
ments iTonclad regulations.
Friends have appealed for him, and q
Michigan sheriff says he viii be respon-
sible for the students safe return but
Col r. II. Pratt, superintendent 81 the
Carlisle School, before starting on his
Mediterranean cruise. refused SIMPSONS
request, and Acting Superintendent Allen
says that the boy could not 90 West. as
the regulations do not allow the Indians
to attend the bedsides OF sick relatives.
Mr.. Allen said II exceptions were made
TO the rule the authorities would be i'm
posed upon.
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COST $40 TO HUG A GIRL.
Three Men Fined sI2O for Embrnc-
Ing Woman on n Car.

PAwTUCKET. R. I. yeb. 1a-Judge
Reed. Of the Attleboro district Court
does not believe that young men should
hug the girls OF electric cars.
Today he fined Percy DQlan, Hugh Nc
CottoS and Lester stsrkey, all OF North
Attleboro. $40 each for disturbance on
trolley caC.
Misc Jennie Featherbee testified that
Que cf the tho Rugged her while on the
car,
This statement 80 apEered Judge Reed
that be declared he would show roWdies
that ladies were not to be insulted when
riding in the cars and imposed the heavy
fines.
The defendants appealed from the de-
cisiOn.
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COSTS 100000 TO MARRY.
Widow VIII Lose Estate II she
Takes Second Husband.

NEW YORK. Feb. I2.-Mrs. John D.
Rankin. Of Perth Amboy. y. J., will have
to pay 800. 900. according to the terms Of
her husbands viii. II she takes it into her
head to Temarry.
Mr.. Rankin. who was superintendent Of
the Perth Amboy Dock Company died re-
for probate 'Seg8iae.-. His viii Vas hled
property between his wife and her four
children. His wife gets about $100. 600, all
Of which re9erts to the children in the
event OF her remarrying.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-12
HARMARsvILLE, PA, FIRE

Little Town Almost Wiped out By
Flames.
PITTSBURG. Pa. Feb. 1.-THE town
Of Harmarsyille. on the West Pennsyl-
pftfsb iR2ssjlrQad. twelve mites north OF
this morning A shift in tie cut BY IRE
a block Of twenty-five houses.
The buildings OF the Red Raven Splits
Company. the Methodist Church. general
stores. postofice, and several small build
ings were destroyed Loss, $4,000.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-12
NEWS OF TRoUsERED GIRL.
Miss CHtha y. EadS Now With Her
Husband in Florida.

PUNTA GORDA. Fla, Fen. PA new
ly married couple from Springfield. Ill,
Nr. and Mrs. Nathaniel G. Henderson.
are camping a. the bridge over Alligator
Creek near Col. William Marsha..s The
story Of their marriage during the first
part Of January is tinged with romance
and caused q great deal Of talk in Spring
field
The bride was Miss Catha 3. Eads. and
she was a teacher IN the city schools. Al
though her parents consented 10 her mar
riage and spent 500 on her trousseau.
she preferred 10 clOpe, and so she put
on mems clothes and went to New York,
where she and Mr.. Henderson were mar
ried
Afterwards, she was arrested in Balti-
more for wearing male attire, but WAS
speedily released. and came on here with
her husband
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-12
MoTHER sUEp pAUeHTER.
Demanded sI.Oso for Board for Two
Years. But Lost.

tAE~- buA Lost
FREDERICK. Ma, Feb I2-The most
remarkable case that has been heard in
the circuit court for some years was that
Of Mrs. Sarah r. Cronise. who sued her
daughter, Miss Ida n. Cronise, for 81 OS0
for board.
Mrs CrOnise claimed $50 per month was
due her for three years. from September
!, 1888. 10 September J. 1901, Tor board
washing, ironing. room rent. care and at
tentiOn
The daughter. who now resides in
Washington. in her defence stated that
during this period she spent $3.50 In
maintaining the house buying her mother
clothes. paying building association dues
and various incidental expenses which
was a sct-O1 against her mothers claim.
After all the testimony had been heard
the court instructed the jury 10 find
verdict for the defendant. which they did
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-12

About q year ago I wrote the Medical
Department of your company to asCsr-
tain whether or not your s 8. S. would
cure Cancer, as my wife had one on her
breast, which three or four Of the best
doctors at Crestou. Iowa, advised her to
have cut out or removed with a plaster.
Upon receipt oFyOUr letter, bought five
bottles and she commenced to take II,
and in less than eight months she was
cured. did not write you until now be-
cause 7 wanted to sec ifthe cancer would
come back again. There are no symp-
toms or signs Of a return and write in
order to let others know what q wonder
ful medicine your s. S. 8. Is. Ny wife
used just ~ bottles, but the Cancer
was cured after she had taken 10 or IA.
feel as though your s. 8. g. could not
be too highly recommended.
G. E. BIMEGAR, Thayer, Iowa.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-12
BACHELORS CLUB SHOCKED.
Its President Mnrries and sends in
His Resignation.

JERSEY CITY. \. j.. Feb. members
o. the Jersey City Bachelors Club were
shocked this morning TO learn that their
hoDored president-Patrick Mcguire. OF
Fremont street-had taken unto himself
q wife very quietly. while his friends had
no thought Of a marriage.
President Mcguire visited Rev Father
William A. Keyes, Of ST. Bridget Roman
Catholic Church. Sunday, and ar mar
ried. the bride being Miss Annl~ -scGov-
ern. a popular member OF ST. bficRals
Church circles
The president has resigned frOEa the
club and the other members az. in
mourning. He was regarded as a con-
frmed bachelor. The bride is pretty and
twenty years old.
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woodshed Damaged by Fire.

A woOdshed in the rear OF I'll Harrison
Street. Anacostia. was slightly damaged
last night by a Gre OF unknown origin.
The property is owned and occupied by
Mrs ". II. Walters.
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OSHKOSH ABANDONED.
Salvation Army Gives Up the Town
as Hopeless.

OSHKOSH. Wis. Feb. I2.-After four
teen years Of abuse. and diligent labor
to save Oshkosh. the Salvation Army has
given 81 lp. and retired from the field.
The last service was held on Sunday even
ing. and after Il the army packed bag
and bsggs &c and departed for more I'm
questionable fields. The reason given for
the withdrawal is lack OF financial =sp-
mort
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and other parts OF the body,
ard the almost imperCeptible
tumor or lump upon the breast,
as often result III Cancer as the
deeper and more frightful-look-
ing ulcers. They feed upon
the same morbid and destruc-
tive materials that are gener-
ated within the blood, and
inflammation and destruction
of tissue will continue Just so
long as this impure matter IS
carried through the circulation
to these old sores and ulcers.
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Chronic Ulcers
Ealing Sores
That Breed and
Foster the Germs
of Cancer
Plague Spots the
Outgrowth of Dis
eased Blood, and
q Constant Drain
upon the System.

oil Oru and
unhea state then mHbidy
and dbeOth
gsoev
and vitality An eating lingering ulcer naturally fills the sufferer with fear
while the
yellow gsh and feeling the dull Obbng sharp shooting
the poison ne1ast tende
sloU
blood is hko of everysor
little blister growth mole cheek
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WEALTHY MAN WEBS NURSE.
Learned 20 Love Her During n Long
Illness.

BRADFORD. Pa, Feb. PA romance
OF the sick room reached a happy con
eIusion last night. For several months
William BaTnsdal wealthy oil producer
has been III OF Bright's disease. and dur
inE that time Grace Carroll. aged twenty
tended him
Her unremittinE care OF her patient won
his regard, and as days passed this grew
Under rre. which the nurse FeciprOcatcd-
and now he IS able I0oqsznsial recovered.
Last night he and the woman 10 WHO.
he belieTes be owes his life were married.