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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-03

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The Washington times., 1902-04-04
EMPRESS OF CHINA'S
FOOT BINDING EDICT
Strongly Advises Against Con-
tinuing the Practice.
Another Edict Provides for Sending Stu
dents Abroad for Education
to Assist Courts.

The State Department has recently re-
ceiyed from Minister Conger two impor-
tant edicts of the Chinese Government,
one of which strongly advises against the
continuation of the practice of binding
the feet of women. 1t also removes the
prohibition against the intermarrying of
Chinese and Manchurians. In reference to
foot binding the edict states:
Let there be no bigoted adherence to
old custom. AS for the Chinese women.
for the most part they have followed for
a long time the custom of foot binding,
which is an Injury to the good order Of
creation. Hereafter let the officials and
gentry all exert themselves to gently per-
suade and lead the people. and cause them
all to understand. in the hope that this
old custom may be gradually abolished.
But on no account will it be permit
ted officials, clerks, or the slippery
yamen runners to take advantage of this
to go about harassing the people with
their prohibitions
The second edict, which is also OF much
importance, provides for sending abroad
for education in foreign countries young
men belonging TO the imperial clansmen
and the eight banners" in order to assist
the court in its purpose to cultivate tai
ent for the service of the Government.
The Washington times., 1902-04-04
BX-CAPTAIN CARTER ILL
WITH TYPHOID FEVER
Sends Out Hurry Call for At
torney Who Defended Him.
Former Army Officer Desires His Case
Continued Whether Dead or Alive
Condition Is Serious.

LEAVENWORTH, Kan, April 3.-Ober-
lin NJ Carter, ex-captain of engineers,
now serving five-year sentence in the
Federal penitentiary here for defrauding
the Government out of more than mil
lion dollars, is seriously If not fatally ill
with typhoid fever. Carter's temperature
last night reached the danger limit-that
Of 1861 degrees.
1t is impossible to tell how serious the
case will prove. He is in good condition
physically but has an extremely high
temperature. Carter knows how serious
his condition is. and yesterday wired At
torney Stone, of Chicago, who is his at
torney in his case now pending before the
Circuit Court at Chicago. to come on here.
To Fight 1t Out.
Attorney Stone wired he would be here
tomorrow. Carter has sent for him in
order that while he is still conscious and
well enough to do SO he can give his law
yer what information is necessary in the
preparation of the briefs in the case com
ing up.
II is said he desires this case tried
whether he is alive or not, as he depends
upon the result to clear him of all the
charges upon which he was convicted
Carter is a man of fine physique, and has
enjoyed the best of health since he came
to the prison until the present attack.
The Washington times., 1902-04-04
A DELIGHTFUL CONCERT.
ST. Patrick's Sunday School Affair a
ttE Success,

The concert given last night at Carroll
Institute Hall under the auspices of st.
Patricks Sunday school proved distinct
success from every viewpoint. The hall
was crowded to the doors and the long
programme was well rendered. The quar-
tette of st. Patrick's Church sang sew
eral selections and the members were
heard in solos. Mrs. Annie Grant Fugitt
sang DeKoven's Can l Forget" and Mr..
Melville Hensey sang several numbers.
Miss Mamie Grant and Mr.. Charles Good
child, the other members of the quartctte,
were cordially received, and Joseph Gull
len. the banjo soloist. was forced to play
more than his stipulated numbers before
the audience would release him.
Mr.. W. II. Morsell pleased in comic
songs, and Miss A Aurelia harrington
gave several recitations.
Others who participated in the pro-
gramme were Miss Elsie Sheetz, Miss
Marie Clipper. the Knickerbocker Quar-
tette, Miss Mabel and Master Irwin Co.'S
grove, Ralph Howell. Lee Carey, and a
cakewalk successfully executed by Ches-
ter and Earl Schnoops. Mathew and Will
Lepcley. Mabel and Irwin Cosgrove
During the evening Dr. Stafford deliv-
cred an interesting address.
The Washington times., 1902-04-04
FOODSTUFFS RAPIDLY
JUMPING In PRICE
Shortage in Crops Sends
Meats Soaring.
Steady Advance in Cost of Butter,
Poultry, and Vegetables
May Be Higher.

Housekeepers of Washington are COM
planning bitterly. Beef is going upward
in price, and the end is not in sight. ac-
cording TO local dealers, who say that.
owing to drought and shortage of crops
in the West, the trusts have been obliged
to increase the valuation placed upon
their wares.
Within the past three weeks from Is
to % per cent has been added to the
wholesale price OF meat. and the con-
sumers have suffered in proportion, al
though the dealers themselves say that
increase in the retail prices has not fol-
lowed the advance of the wholesalers.
Not only beef. but other meats and food
stuffs of almost all descriptions have ad-
vanced steadily in price within the past
few weeks. until conditions have become
such that marketing is now a more costly
experience than for long time past
Butter. poultry. vegetables and the ordin-
ary market goods are almost prohibitive
The Washington times., 1902-04-04
BEN HUR" IN LONDON.
Reception Accorded the Play Good, But
Not Great

LONDON. April POSTPONED from
Monday because Saturdays dress re-
hearsal did not run smoothly. Ben Hur''
was produced at the Drury Lane Theatre
tonight. The famous old theatre was
packed with an audience more than
usually interested on account of the Gu
riosity raised by the preliminary discus
sion of the play.
The production was from every point of
view magnificent, and the piece ran with
wonderful smoothness for the first night
of a play making such demands upon stage
mechanism. Its reception was heartily
favorable, hut was not marked by the
boisterous approval Drury Lane usually
confers on a piece which thoroughly sat
isfies it.
The chariot race with its four teams
of four horses apiece, worked perfectly,
and brought down the house fer the first
and only time. 1t was the kind of scene
Drury Lane loves and expects. and is
satisfied with.
Afterward the house seemed to lose in
tcrest. The final scene on Mount Olivet
and the miracle we're not thoroughly
gripped by the audience. e-
The piece was well cast. Mr.. Dodson
Robert Taber gave fine performance as
Fen Hur Among the others llderim. by
Sydney Valentine, and Alfred Buckley. as
Arrius. scored real successes, while Con-
stance Collier. as 1ras. looked and acted
the part to perfection.
1t is well known everywhere that n
London first night nowadays implies
certain amount of kissing and hooting
whether piece is great success or not.
1t remains difficult to judge to what ex-
tent this is sincere. But tonight the frst
hiss came in the fourth act. when Mr..
Taber was recounting his meeting with
the Christ.
In the same scene Of tie same act. at-
ter the miracle, these sounds of disap-
proval made themselves very distinctly
heard But after the final curtain the
leading players received hearty call,
especially Miss Collier and Mr.. Taber.
Briefly. the reception of the play was
good but not great
The Washington times., 1902-04-04
FEDERAL INSURANCE BOARD.
Establishment Under Proposed Depart
ment of Commerce Urged.

Mr.. Max Cohen, OF this city, was a wit
ness before the Committee on Interstate
and Foreign Commerce yesterday, and
made an argument in support OF an
amendment to the measure establishing a
Department of Commerce, which would
authorize the creation Of a Federal insur-
ance board.
Mr. Cohen said that the business of
American insurance companies had eN-
panded greatly in recent years, having
gone into European countries and Cuba
and the Philippines, and had become very
popular.
In some foreign countries he said there
had been combinations made to drive out
the American companies The excuse was
made that the American companies had no
official Federal standing.
Major Farquhar. who was member of
the Industrial Commission. made a state
ment in favor OF the establishment of the
Department of Commerce. He said he
spoke for the late commission, which had,
during the three years of its existence
come to realize that it was pressing ne
cessity.
The Washington times., 1902-04-04
WHITE HOUSE GUESTS
HEAR PADEREWSKI
OFFICERS TO RETIRE.
Those Promoted to Be Brigadier Gener-
ais to Make Way for Others.

There is a feeling at the War Depart
ment that of the four general officers Of
the army recently appointed. only Maj.
Gen. Robert p. Hughes will continue in
active service until his statutory retire
ment for age, in 1904. Generals De Russy,
Burt, and Sheridan will probably ap-
ply for retirement. after more than thirty
years service, Immediately after their
confirmation by the Senate. The War De
partment is especially anxious to promote
all OF the colonels now on the active list
who served in the civil war. and have
them Immediately retired.
There is now a hilf before Congress
which, if passed, will allow the retire
ment with advanced rank OF every officer
in the army who served in the civil war.
The War Department does not now eN-
pect, however, that favorable action on
the measure will be Forthcoming during
the present session.
The Washington times., 1902-04-04
TONIGHT'S FINE MUSICALE.
Benefit for Mckinley Memorial Church
to Be Brilliant Event.

The entertainment by musical and liter
airy artists at the New Willard this even
ing for the benefit of the Mckinley Me
mortal Church promises to be one of the
most select and brilliant affairs of the
season.
The list of artists who will participate
comprises, including accompanies. nearly
thirty names of the choicest professional
and amateur musical and literary talent
OF Washington. Many OF the volunteers
were omitted solely on account of the
length of the programme.
The singers are MISC Elizabeth Wahiy.
Mrs Charles Bayly. Mrs. A. 'Leftwich Sin
clair. Mrs. Olin Leech. Mrs. ii. E. F>anck,
Miss May Buckler, Mrs. Louise V. Curtis,
Messrs. Arthur Edmondston Middleton,
George o'Connor, Thomas J. Quigley.
The instrumentahsts are: Piano, Mr.
B. W. Reiss; cornet, Mr.. Robert Maxwell;
violin. Miss Lillian Kaechling; banjo. Mr.
Joseph Cullen; mandolin Misses Gut
schem Springsguth, Virginia Wiley. An
toinette Cohen, Nellie Skidmore Prof A.
V. Holmes. 90
Readers and elocutionists Major John
Tweedale, u. S. A.; Miss NJ. Aurelia Bar
rington. Mrs. Eleanor Newton BuckIer,
Mrs. Ellen Vockey Scifert.
The Washington times., 1902-04-04
ARMY MEDICAL STUDENTS.
Graduation Exercises to Be Held in the
National Museum.

The class of 1901 O2 of the Army Medical
School will hold its closing exercises at 3
O'Clock this afternoon in the hall of the
National Museum. Surgeon General Geo.
NJ Sternberg will address the student OFF,
GERS and Secretary of War Root viii de-
liver the diplomas. Lieutenant General
Miles will also address the graduates The
Hoff memorial medal will be presented by
its founder.
The members OF the class are: First
Lieutenants Jerome S. Chaffee, Charles C.
Geer, Ernest l.. Ruffner, Conrad E. Koer-
per, Robert u. Patterson. Roieric P.
O'Connor. George P. Heard, Roger Brooke,
ir., Arthur NJ. Line. Verge f. Sweazey.
Mathew A. De Laney. Paul S. Halloran,
Kent Nelson, Robert Smart, Lloyd lie r.
krebs. William P. Woodali. Charles A.
Ragan, William r. Eastman, George VIII
liam Jean, James +. Hall, Raymond F.
Mctcalfe, Perry Lee Boyer. and James NJ
Phalen. all assistant surgeons in the Unit
ed States Army.
Music will be furnished by the En-
gineer Band from the Washington Bar
racks
The Washington times., 1902-04-04
RURAL DELIVERY BOXES.
Postoffice Commission to Decide on Their
Style.

The Rural Free Delivery Box Commits
zion, recently appointed by the Postmas-
ter General to design or select boxes for
the reception of the mail of rural pa
irons, is now in session in this city This
committee will report its findings to the
Postmaster General after the box ques-
tion has been thoroughly discussed.
The committee will determine whether
the department should continue to desig-
nate boxes and require that only such
approved boxes shall be used on rural
routes: whether The department should
prescribe a standard OF size and shape
durability. and the material of construc-
tion, and permit the erection by patrons
of any box which conforms TO the condi-
tions laid down; also whether the depart
ment should permit patrons TO select
boxes without any Limitation or restric-
ton.
The Washington times., 1902-04-04
FRAUDS IN THE WEST.
Bogus Civil Service Commission Said to
Be at Work

The Civil Service Commission received
a letter yesterday from the United States
District Attorney at Cleveland. o.. inclos-
ing a certificate forwarded to him by
James r. Garfield, recently appointed to
succeed Civil Service Commissioner Ro-
dcnberg. which shows that the extensive
frauds recently operated in New York un-
der the name of the Board of Civil Serv-
ice COmmissioners-New York Branch"
have been renewed. and are now being
operated from Western points.
When the first investigation was made
it was found that the fraudulent concern
was using a letterhead purporting to be
that of the Civil Service Commission.
which bore fac-simile of the official seal
of the United States Government.
One of the certificates sent out by the
agency called for applicants for posi-
tions in Texas, Arizona and California.
and another for the Philippines and Porto
Rico.
f. o.. Steffens is believed to be the head
of the gang of swindlers. and it is thought
that he is now operating in the middle
West, the certificate sent to the commits
sion by Mr.. Garfield having been mailed
in Chicago.
The Washington times., 1902-04-04
NATIONAL BANK STATEMENT.
Over Nine Hundred Have Been Organized
in Two Years.

The Comptroller of the Currency yes
terday issued a statement showing that
the number Of national banks organized
since March "A, 1900 was 919, with a cap
ital stock of $50, ,269, coo, and bond de-
posits of s1S.339.5 500, to secure circula-
tion.
Included in this number were 121 banks
with capital of sS.595. 600, representing
conversions of State banks; 290 with cap
ital of sl5.l30.000 reorganiza tions of State
or private banks liquiGated for that pur-
pose. and 50s banks with capital of S26.-
$4,000. primary organizations. In other
words, a trifie over % per cent of the
banks organized were those of primary
organization and the remainder CONVEX
sions or ORGANIZATIONS.
The Washington times., 1902-04-04
NOT TO GO TO PENSACOLA.
Order 10 Rear Admiral Philip B. Cooper
Revoked.

An order OF the Secretary of the Navy
assigning Rear Admiral Philip b. Cooper
to the command of the Pensacola navy
yard has been rescinded en- account Of
the condition of his health.
Admiral Cooper has Just recovered from
an attack of typhoid fever. and it has been
deemed inadvisable TO send him TO the
Florida climate at this season of the
year. lie will be given some other shore
assignment.
The Washington times., 1902-04-04
EASTERN STAR SOCK SOCIAL.
Measuring Party Also Nets Neat Sum
for Fair.

The sock social" of the ladies' OF
Esther Chapter, o. f. s., for the benefit
of the Masonic fair fund, proved a most
enjoyable as well as successful affair last
night. The financial results far exceeded
the most sanguinc expectations of the
promoters of the enterprise. Sums vary
ing from cents TO $40 have been re-
turned in the little silk socks that were
distributed
The measuring party given by Pentalpha
Lodge at the home of Mr.. Edward A..
Keeler. 10 Twelfth Street northeast. also
proved to be great success, and will
net a considerable sum to the promoters
OF the enterprise.
The Washington times., 1902-04-04
Good for the BABIES.

There is no better medicine made for babies
than Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Its pleasant
taste and prompt and efectual cures make it a
favorite with the mothers OF small children. 1t
quickly their coughs and colds preventing
pneumonia other serious consequences. 1t not
only cures Group, but when given as the
croupy cough appears will prevent the attack.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy contains no opium
narcotic in any form, and may be given as
confidently To baby to an adult II always
cures. For sale Uy Henry Evans, Wholesale and
Retail Druggist 922-92i ST. nv.
The Washington times., 1902-04-04
STOVE DEALERS DINE.
Annual Banquet Held and Officers Elect
ed for Ensuing Year.

The annual banquet of the Stove Deal
ers' Association was held Wednesday
night. The election OF officers for the en-
suing year resulted as follows:
President. +. s. Hcdgson; vice presi-
dent. W. s. jerks; secretary. ]. A. Pier
point: treasurer. Charles johnson; trus-
tees. ]. 3. Dodson. T. Sauer. Henry Ham
nond, Joseph Maltby. W. 7. Hutchinson,
Rnd A. s. Johnson.
The Washington times., 1902-04-04
LIGHT FOR LIBERTY STATUE.
Secretary Root Thinks It Can Be Pro-
vided,

There should be light on top of the
Liberty Statue and / shall do everything
in my power TO have it illuminated" said
Secretary Root yesterday. Il am not sure
just how it can be done, but If the law
will permit it the statue will be lighted" a"
he added.
1t is thought by War Department Off
cials that the lighting of the statue can
be provided for under the authority for
lighting the post on Bedlow's Island.
The Washington times., 1902-04-04
To Improve Washington Barracks.

The plans of the War Department for
the Improvement OF Washington Barracks
were discussed yesterday morning by the
President. General Gillespie. Chief OF En-
gineers and Colonel Black, commanding
the school of engineers at the post The
President is taking personal interest in
this work.
The Washington times., 1902-04-04
Large Real Estate Transfers.

deed was placed on file yesterday by
Herman e. Ewald, conveying to James W.
orme part OF lot -. in square 429. The
consideration named is $40, and the deed
bears revenue stamps indicating the value
of the property 10 be $50. 800. 1t is located
on the west side of Seventh Street, be-
tween and ii Streets.
The Washington times., 1902-04-04
ODD FELLOWS TO CELEBRATE
Eighty third Anniversary to Be Made
Memorable

The eightythird anniversary of Ameri
can oddfellowship will be celebrated in
this city on April 20, for which entertain
ment extending over an entire day has
been provided. Committees have been
organized TO attend TO the various details,
and local members of the fraternity are
concluding active preparations to make
the event notable one.
The Washington times., 1902-04-04
Funeral of Mr.. Luke Seay.

The last rites over the remains of Mr.
Luke Seay, the former railroad brake
man, who committed suicide in the Mount
Vernon Flats Tuesday afternoon, were
held yesterday afternoon. The interment
was private and was at Rock Creek Gem
etery.
The Washington times., 1902-04-04
Lansburgh &Bro
Our Ciosing-Out
Sale of the....
Remnant
Department

Third floor. Is nearly ending We have
made extra efforts this week to make a
final sweep within a short time. Come
and you will be surprised at the bargains
we offer.
On Our Famous 4c Counter
you will find Pique. Percale, Ginghams.
and many other items worth, respective.
ly, from Sc to 1e1zc yard.
500 yards Of Imported Scotch Giughams.
plaid effects. 7-S wide; 25c value, at
94c yard.
900 yards of Navy Blue. Slate and He
liotrope Figured French Satines, arrang-
ed in suitable dress and wrapper pat
terms; 35c value.
lZ4c yard.
300 yards of Plain and Plaid 1s1sc PIE
que at
SC yard.
$50 yards of Csc value Figured Canton
Flannel
l0C yard.
400 yards of "a Bleached Pearl Sheet
ing.
l5c yard.
$50 yards Of Dress Plaid Remnants;
12lzc and 15c values, at
71c yard.
800 yards OF Unbleached Drilling Rem.
nant; 121kc quality, at
SC yard.
200 yards of White and Colored Table
Linens; Csc and 40c values, at
2lc yard.
Lansburgh &Bro
40 to z26 Seventh Street.
The Washington times., 1902-04-04
Bnei Zion Association Benefit.

An excellent performance of the Purim
play, Queen Esther" was presented at
Odd Fellows Hall last evening. by local
talent. for the benefit of the Bnei Zion
Association. The costuming was particu-
larry good and the work of the actors
gave evidence Of careful preparation.
The Washington times., 1902-04-04
Chevy Chase Hounds.

Clarence Moore. NJ. +. II. of the Chevy
Chase hounds. announces that tomorrow s
run will start at II o'clock instead of 3
in the afternoon. as originally scheduled,
and requests prompt attendance at the
earlier hour at Woodley Inn, Tenley-
town Road
The Washington times., 1902-04-04
Wants Tariff Reduced.

Charles A. Schieren. ex-mayor of
Brooklyn and president of the Free Hide
League OF the United States. called ON
the President yesterday and asked him TO
use his influence to secure the abolition
of the existing tariff or imported hides.
The Washington times., 1902-04-04
Teddy, j., Well Again.

Theodore Roosevelt, jr., has so far re-
covered from his recent attack of pneu-
monia that he is able to pedal around the
driveways OF the White House grounds
on bicycle. He will probably go back to
Groton school within the near future.
The Washington times., 1902-04-04
HADDA MUlLAH SENT FOR.
Fanatic Summoned by Ameer Is Ell
Route With His Army.

LONDON. April "a despatch from
Cabul says the Ameer OF Afghanistan'
Habbib Oullah Khan. has sent an urgent
summons to Hadda Mullah, dangerous
fanatic who has always tried to create
trouble for England in Afghanistan, TO
como to that place.
Hadda Mullah. with 5000 armed follow
ers. is fastening there.
His arrival may be the signal for seri-
Gus trouble
The Washington times., 1902-04-04
Detailed for Ordnance Work

Secretary Root yesterday detailed Ma
jor Sedgwick Pratt. of the Artillery Corps,
and Fertilization. to fill the vacancy
caused by the promotion of Colonel
Story.