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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-05

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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-16
ENGINEER CORPS BAND
TO PLAY FOR LAWN FETE
Enjoyable Program Arranged for Grand
Army Benefit Tonight.

The opening OF the encamIment lawn
fete, on the grounds Of the Sherman es-
tate at the corner Of Fourteenth Street
and Florida Avenue northwest last night,
proved 10 be one Of the most successful
in the history of such enterprises IN
this city Gen. Ell Torrance and the
entire staff Of the chief
OF the Grand Army OF the Republic we're
there, and were accorded a most delight
fuI reception The music OF the Second
Cavalry Band was also a most enjoy
able feature Nearly 5000 persons at
tended.
Each OF the four women's organiza-
tons which combined il the planning
and execution OF the enterprise for the
purpose Of raising money for their use
At the encampment. was well repre-
sented- These organizations are the Le-
giOn Of Loyal Women. the Womans Re
lief Corps. the Ladies OF the Union Vet
eran Union, and the Ladies OF the
G a. r
4 most enjoyable program has been
prepared for tonight The music viii
be furnished by the band or the Engi-
neers Corps, now stationed At Washing
ton Barracks.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-16
LABOR DAY TO OPEN
FALL GAME SEASON

While most OF these were used in this
vicinity. some were shipped TO the
Southern States as far South as Texas,
for use in tTap-shootiGg and fOT sport
in the field. This year tlr. Wagner ex-
poets to load moro shells than ever be
fore. and predicts that the season will
be fine one.
President Cleveland. while in the
White House. secured all his ammuni-
ttOn from Mr.. Wagner, and on his
Southern duck hunting trips every fall
sends in a large order Admiral RobIey
j.. Evans and General aIcCCOk usually
accompany the former President on his
trips and last fall they secured 1,500
shells from Mr. Wagner
Those VINO. do not care to go into the
marshes on Labor Day can enjoy q trap
shoot on Analostan Island. Clay pig
cons viii be used, and the shoot will
last all day for prizes in merchandise
Boats 10 the island viii leave regu-
larry from Cumberland'5 bOatEOuse 1t
the foot OF Thirty second Street George
town. There are many expert trap
shooters in this section. and the affair
promises to be a success.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-16
VAN SCHAICK CHARGED
With BREAKING qRO4H
Miss Crounse'5 Father Asks
Tor Censure of Officer.

Dr.. Jesse Crounse. of Altamont. n.
Y, has filed charges at tie War De-
partment against Lieut. Louis J. Van
Schaick, Of the Twenty Infan-
try, q member Of the weII-known Van
Schaick family of New York. and a
brother Of Rev John Van Schaick, a
Universalist clergyman of this city.
Dr. Crounse Is the rather of Miss Ma
bel Crounse, to whom Lieutenant Van
Schaick was once engaged to be mar
ried- Lieutenant Van Schaick is from
Cobleskill. y. Y, and early last spring
went there to recupeTate from a wound
received while in the Philippines. There
he met Miss Crounse, they fell in love
with each other and their engagement
followed
Miss Crounse began 10 get ready for
the wedding which was scheduled for
Nay 10. Just prior to that date Miss
CroUnse received letter from the lieu
tenant, whose duties often compelled
him to absent himself from the pres
ence Of his prospective bride. stating
that he believed he should not get mar
ried, after all. Previous letters had
been couched in the terms of endear-
ment usual under the circumstances.
and Miss Crounse was naturally shock
&c.
She consented to nave her father in
tercede with the erstwhiIe auorous
lieutenant. The young man persisted in
his refusal to become a benedict. The
young lady's father then brought the
matter 10 the attention of the War De-
partment-
With the charges against Lieutenant
Van Schaick DR.. Crounse fled copies Of
all the love letters written by the for
mer to Miss Crounse, including the later
correspondence breaking off the en-
gagement.
The charges were received several
days ago At the Adjutant Generals Of
fee and viii probably be referred to
the Judge Advocate for his opinion
The War Department officials are
not clear as to what action can be
taken, as ii is admitted that Lieutenant
Van Schaick in breaking the engage
ment assigned honorable and manly rea-
sens for doing 50. Unless specific
charges Of conduct unbecomsng an Of
fcer and q gentleman" are filed by Dr.
Crounse OF his daughter, nothing can be
done with Lieutenant Van Schaick.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-16

fighter, and he asked the manufacturer
what he meant.
Well. I mean that we are going to
bring them here and give our aPpre1-
tIce boys goOd-sized hammer and let
them enjoy themselves to their hears
content knocking them TO pieces
These engines were always considered
good engines by the citizens Of Wash
ington- but the fire engine expert knew
the difference.
It is safe 10 say. however. that when
winter comes it wii; ind Washington
fully equipped to protect its inhabitants
and their property. 4 situation which res
never heretofore existed.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-16
EXCLUSIONS

Steamer Manchester for Marshall Hall
at 10 q. m; 2:30 and $50 p. d.
Norfolk and Washington line for Fort
Monroe and Norfolk al $50 D m
Trains leave Pennsylvania Avenue and
Thirteen and-a-half Street for Alex
andTia and Arlington every kaff hour:
Mount Vernon hourly 10 a. n. 10 p. II.
Chesapeake Reach-See schedules IN
der Railroads ana Steamboats," for
time
Colonial Beach-Steamer 7. Y. Arrow
smith. See schedule under excursions
for time
Bay Ridge-TTains leave B & 0. sta
ton al $40 a. n and 4:30 p m week
days, $50 a. n, 4:I5 p. n Sundays.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-16
Drug Partnership Dissolved

William J. Ethel. Of Shafrer & Ethel.
druggists, corner of Ninth and K Streets.
has fled bill of sale transferring
his interest in the business to his part
ner. William z. Shaffer. for $500. A
few days ago Mr. shafer fled a petition
in the Supreme Court of the District
asking that the partnership existing be-
tween himself and Ethel be dissolved
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-16
RECHABlTE LAWN FETE
A FINANCIAL SUCCESS

The attendance at the Rechabite lawn
fete last night was the largest Of the
week. The results. from financial
standpoint, arc said to be more than sat
isfaetory- The fete is being held under
the auspices CT Eagle Tent. on the lawn
at 643 Pennsylvania Avenue southeast.
These who attend the fee this even
ing viii be supplied with free tickets for
Monday night the last OF the series. On
That evening no children viii be admit
ted unless accompanied by their parents.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-16
TEMPERATURE
CONDITION OF THE WATER

Temperature and condition OF the wa
ter al a m. Great FaIIs-Teupera-
tuTe, IS; condition. 10. Dalecarlia res
-; condition at
north connection. 30. condition at south
connection. q. Georgetown distributing
Temperature. rs; condition at
inluent gatehouse. 25: condition at eflu-
eut gatehouse. %. Washington city res,
IS, condition at in
fluent, "A; condition at efiuent, IS.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-16

The Assessor has recommended that
the orphanage building recently built for
the Sisters and Orphans Of St Mary's
Church be exempted from taxation. be-
ginning with the fiscal year of 1903
Similar action has been taken with
reference to the property Of the Temple
Baptist Church, corner of Tenth and y
Streets northwest
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-16
Bay Ridge, the Queen Resort of the
Chesapeake Bay.

Salt water Bathing, Orchestra and Dancing.
Boating, Fishing and Grabbing Eminently
adapted for church ard organization excur-
sions Good motel accommodations, specially
attractive for Washington folks for over Sun
day outings Trains leave 3 & O. r r sta
ton 9-l0 A. IN and 40 p. n week days;
9:I0 = n and 1;45 P. n Sundays
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-16
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

Rain tonight: clearing Sunday; in
Creasing northeasterIy, shifting to
nOTthTesterly winds
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-16
Prepare for Tornado.

Secure a vinGstoTm ard tornado policy in
the Northwestern National (Ffre) Insurance Co
81 900. one year. 81 three years. 81 R. T.
sullivan, Manager 1902 r st. nv.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-16
ENGINES AND TRUCK
FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT.
New Apparatus IS to Be De-
livered in December.
N0lSELESS RUBBER TIRES
Special Features of the Machines Not
Hitherto IN Use Here-TransfeTs to
the Suburban StatioEs-BToken Up at
the Factory.

The local IRE department will soon
be in a Rettcr position to guard the lives
and property = the District than it has
beer l-5Gerto. According to Chief Dut-
ton, three new engines and enc truck,
for which al appropriation was made at
he last session of Congress. are now
nearing completion.
The three engines will no doubt at
tract considerable attention. being the
first frst-cIass FIRE engines that have
been used IN Washington. They are
powerful engines. having guaranteed
capacity OF LOO gallons of water per
minute. and in appearance of the same
pattern as those used by the fire fight
ers Of New York. Philadelphia and Chi
coCo
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-16
Old Engines for Junk.

An amusing incident occurred when
Chief Belt and Maehinist Robinson were
on their recent tour in New York State
looking over the various fire depart
ments, and is told as showing just what
class Of FIRE engines Washington has had
to put UP with fer the past twenty years.
While talking to a representative OF the
firm OF the International Fire Elune
Company at Seneca Falls, y. \, Chief
Belt. indiscussing the new apparatus,
asked the official what the company
would do with the three engines that
they received IN exchange from this
city The representative of the com
pany, who had already examined the 10
cal engines. smiled and said:
Why, we'll bring them here and turn
them over to our apprentice boys so
that they may have good time with
them
This answer puzzled the old FIRE
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-16

The Assessor has recommended. and
the Commissioners have approved, the
refund Of the second-haIf tax for the
last fiscal year against certain proper
ty assessed TO Robert Golden and others.
on the ground that the improvements
which formed the basis Of the assess
ment were removed prior TO January /
of the present scar.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-16
Take Breakfast at Cabin John BndQ
seashors Excursions ss-o
5000

Sundar morning Bobinger's Hotel Is noted for
serving the best OF everything.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-16
STREET LIGHTING

Low tide------12:13 a. N. and 12-44 P. y.
High tide 500 A. N and $40 ? "
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-16
sI.as To Baltimore and Return sI.as

Va Pennsylvania Railroad. Tickets on sale
Saturday ana sunday, August I5 and II, good
- return Until Monday, August Is
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-16
MARINE BAND CONCERT.


The Marine Band, under Leader san
lehman. VIII give . concert this even
ing at SIS o'clock On the White House
grounds. The program viii be as fol-
lows:
March. ''The Scarchlight'' ...........-. 1f,rnsll
Overture. rRohespierrc'' .E.ito!f
Selection. s'CaryaeTl'' .....-...- Bizee
Trombone solo. u avatiu1' -. Richards
Musician. Harry Stone
Caprice, Hearts sfezsaze-' Ssu+el-nsnr
Excerpts fro-I Crown Diamonds .....A tilyer
Descriptive galop, Trip on she Limited"
Downing
sI.z5 TO Baltimore and Return Via
B. & 0. RI
Every Saturday and sunday. valid for return
until following Monday. inclusive Good on
al trains except ROYAL Limited.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-16
500 Harper's Ferry,
$500 Cumberland and Return,

Leaving Washington $50 a. N. Sunday. Angus;
Il Returning, leave Cumberland and Har
per's Ferry $50 D. II. Magnificent mountain
scenery and delightful ride along historic Pc
t0nac.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-16
New Style of Truck.

But the chief attraction will be the
new truck. being constructed in Ohio
1t is OF the latest pattern and will be
supplied with rubber tires, the first fire
apparatus of its kind in the city of
Washington. II is believed that by add
ing rubber tires TO the heavy apparatus
it will rur easier and make much less
noise
The truck viii be equipped with an
S5-foot extension ladder, and according
TO Chief Dutton. one man viii be able
to raise the cumbersome structure to
Z building in less than a minute.
Recently when Fire Chief Belt, accom-
panied by MaChsnist Robinson. went TO
New York TO Investigate the workings
Of the FIRE department, they were given
an exhibition by fire company supplied
with one Of these trucks, and on that
occasion one man alone raised the lad
der in 80 seconds, the quickest time
ever recorded.
Arrangements have been made for the
reception OF the new apparatus in De
cember by Chief Dutton. In exchange
for the three handsome steamers the
Chief viii turn over to the company
which constructed them three antiquate ed
engines, which. have been in use for sew
eral years. No. Il, now stationed on
Fourteenth Street, in Mount Pleasant;
No i, stationed in lexington, and No
Is. stationed in Anacostfa The new
engines viii be assigned TO engine
houses No. 8, No. 2, and No II, in the
heart OF the city.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-16

Long length Flooring, s1-45
per 100 50. #, by Frank Libby & Co.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-16
MATTERS OF INTEREST
TN DISTRICT AFFAIRS

On recommendation of the Special As
sessment Clerk. the Commissioners have
determined 10 grant the remission OF IN
terest and penalty on assessment against
the property OF B. E. Kelley. for remov-
ing parking ard paving the space in the
center Of New York Avenue The
ground for this action was that certain
illegal items Of charge entered into the
assessment. largely increasing the same.
The Commissioners have approved q
recommendation of the Superintendent
of Parking against the request Of Rob
ert ". Talks to plant tree on the Ran
dolph side Of premises 1929 First Street
northwest. The Superintendent says
that there are about forty feet Of curb
laid, but no sidewalk. Under similar
conditions the Commissioners have de-
ciined to plant trees elsewhere
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-16
TIE sun AND TIE MOON
TIDE Table

Sun rises BIB An Sun sets---5:5 PM.
Moon rises Moon sets-2: A N
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-16

5000 Seashore Excursions $500.
Via Pennsylvania Railroad 70 Atlantic City,
Cape May, Ocean City and Sea Isle City. Tick.
cts OF sale and good going on Friday and
Saturday, limited for return TO following Tues
day. Delaware River Bridge EcIte 10 Atlantic
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-16
Catch the Department SpeciaI''
For Chesapeake Beach. Saturday.

Leaves District Line ! D M returning
leaves Beach 9 p. m Through fast train. Oniv
. cents round trip on all Saturday trains
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-16
The Angels Last Call.

Subject. Tent, corner Nd. ave. and 18th st.
lie, sunday, $ Closing service. Come.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-16
RivaITy Of the Companies.

Considerable rivalry has existed of
late among the different truck com
panies in the city regarding the new
truck, each house being particularly
anxious to have the honor Of riding upon
the finest fre-truck that Washington
ever possessed. After due elaboration,
and taking into account the territory to
be covered, Chief DuttOn has decided to
assign the new apparatus TO Truck a
headquarters. on North Capitol Street
northwest. With the coming OF the new
truck viii end the career Of old Truck
A, one Of the most antiquated pieces Of
apparatus in the city
Old Truck A, 50 familiar 20 many resi-
dents OF Washington, viii be turned over
also 10 the Severn Company. The Off
GERS Of that company have announced.
however, that should any local man wish
20 purchase the old truck as a relic Of
fire fighting in the ante-bellum days,
thew viii sell him the apparatus Just the
way il stands for $50
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-16

All one width Flooring, sI-45
per 100 So #, at 9Th and New York ave. Nv.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-16
ADJUSTMENTS
BurlesCuers;

Academy Pennsylvania. afternoon
and evening.
keTnan's - 'Bo1-Ton BUrlesCuers;;
afternoon and evening
Baseball - Senators vs.. Cleveland.
American League Park. Game called at
3:3o p. u.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-16
Promise Of Best Season in Years.

Mr. Wagner is confident that this viii
be one OF the best seasons we have had
IN years. and MS judgment IS implicitly
relied upon by those who use the gun
Last year he loaded nearly 200. go
shells, ana in addition disposed Of about
80 .00O more which were factory made
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-16

New N. c. Pine Flooring, SI.45
per 100 50. # Libbey & Co. Phone z. SAG.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-16
$40 To Niagara Falls and Return s.,

va Pennsylvania Railroad Special train o.
pzrior cars and day coaches Viii leave Wash
ington a. IL THURSDAY August 81 Tickets
limited 10 ten days and allow stOp-over Al
Buffalo returning Similar excursions sePteE-
her / and Is, October and IL.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-16
Grand Concert Sunday by Marine Bant

Az beautiful Chevy Chase Lake. beginning at
30 This evening grand concert, followed BY
dancing 20 music Of Marine Band IL pieces.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1902-03-20
HAGUE PEACE TREATY.
United States Senate Adopts the
Peace Pact with other Countries
Some of the Features.

Washington, March 15.-The senate
yesterday, without division, ratified
The Hague peace conference relating
to the conduct Of war on land and sea.
The countries party to the treaty are
Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark,
Spain, the United States, Mexico,
France, Great Britain, Greece, Italy,
Luxembourg, Montenegro, Netherlands,
Persia. Portugal, Roumania, Russia,
Servia, Sweden, and Norway, Turkey
and Bulgaria. The provisions of the
treaty are binding only on the con-
tracing powers in case of war between
two or more of them and cease to be
binding when mountaineering power
Joins either of the belligerents.
Among things specially prohibited
are:
To employ poison or poisoned arms.
To kill or wound treacherously individ-
uals belonging to the hostile nation or
army.
To kill or wound an enemy who, having
laid down arms, or having no longer means
of defense, has surrendered at discretion
To declare that no quarter will be given
To employ arms, projectiles or material
of a nature to cause superfuous injury.
To make improper use of a flag of truce,
the national flag or military ensigns and
the enemys uniform, as well as the dis
tinctive badges of the Genva convention
To destroy or seize the enemy's property
unless such destruction or seizure be i'm
peratively demanded by the necessities Of
war
Rules of war and the employment of
methods necessary to obtain information
about the enemy and the country are con-
sdered allowable
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1902-03-20

Chicago, March 12.-Brig. Gen. Fred
erick Funston, the swimming warrior
and captor of Aguinaldo, was given a
banquet by the Marquette club last
night and in an address he vigorously
defended the policy of the United
States in the Philippine islands and
the men who are prosecuting the cam
paign there, and said the war would
long ago have ended but for the hope
of the insurgents of aid from dissat-
isfied party in the United States
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1902-03-20
Seven Killed.

Vicksburg, Miss, March ia cy-
clone swept through the southern sec
ton of Copiah and the northern sec
ton of Lincoln counties Wednesday
morning, killing at least seven people
and leveling buildings, trees and fences.
Montgomery, a village in Copiah, on
the Illinois Central railroad, was the
worst sufferer and four bodies are
known to be under debris of collapsed
buildings. Three miles further south
railroad camp was wrecked and three
negroes killed.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1902-03-20
Miss Stone Is Grateful.

SalOnica, March ia press repre-
sentative here has received letter
from Miss Stone, the American mis-
sionary, in which she expresses her
surprise and gratitude at the univer-
sal manifestations of joy at the re-
lease of herself and Nine. Tsilka.
Miss Stone also conveys her heartfelt
thanks to all those who by their Ia
Dor, their money and their prayers
cooperated to the release of herself
and cOmDaniOn
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1902-03-20
Country Place Burned Down

New York, March -Normanhurst,
the country place Of the late Norman L.
Munro, near Long Branch, N. j., was set
on fire and burned to the ground at
night. The building was valued at $780,
900. 1t is also believed that it was
robbed. The late Vice President Ho-
bart occupied the cottage during the
summer of 1899, and during the month
of August President Mckinley was a
visitor.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1902-03-20
"TerribIe swede" Dead.

Milwaukee, March 15.-John Lawson
('the terrible Swede"), the well-known
bicycle rider, died Friday night at St.
Joseph's hospital in this city, after a
fve-days' illness of pneumonia. Law
son was well known in bicycle circles
through out the country, having par
ticipated in several long-distance con-
tests, besides appearing at many Of
the national meets. He lived at Salt
Lake and Chicago at different times
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1902-03-20
! TheNatio1lal I Period
! OF American
Literature
e4:xAAaasAsAsasssesessssssssAssssa
BY LORENZO SEARS, LIT. D.,
Professor OF american Literature In
Broom University.

the banks OF indicating
afed the themes Of his Scott
duces the old fashioned chronicle
we'll landlord
the
Watts and file Of
dweer
or spos
chiefs
hills the southeast The Indian
Indian
shows how dark the bitter
would
than Indian girl Moor Then back aboriginal
contend domination
Maeys
clothed traditions
annal had depicted
blended
material
THIS Whittier
the Of their native will the flavor
Of Han
This
beneath sterile
enlist ntsavy
Liberty
having the charge this
views Randolph Roam
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1902-03-20
Wolcott May Be Named.
Fine College Building Burned.

Philadelphia, March 18.-The loss
resulting from the fire at Bryn
Mawr college Sunday night will be
much greater than was at first sup
posed. Denbeigh hall, the finest of
the college buildings which was
erected at a cost Of 100000, was en-
tirely destroyed, and it's contents
valued at $4,000, at least, were con-
sumed. Seventy young women &C.
cupied chambers in Denbeigh hall
and their, individual losses have not
yet been learned.