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The daily sentinel., 1902-02-14

public was doomed. This homely,
country>bred lawyer rose grandly
to it as ever man rose to an emer>
gency. 1t was necessary to strike
a blow at the south from which it
could not recover, and that blow
was struck when the emancipation
proclamation was signed.
1t broke the backbone Of the re-
bellion and saved the Union; it set
a standard of humanity, OF fairness.
of justice, of equality before the
law that must ever be one of the
brightest pictures which historians
of future ages will paint OF nlne>
teenth century events. SO much
has been written OF Lincoln by his
many eminent biographers that a
sketch of his life or resume OF his
worth is not necessary at this time
IL is enough to say that he was
one of the few American citizens
whose whole life would make fit
reading for the youth OF any gen
Grafton. Search as they would, his
detractors could never find single
jarring note in the sweetness of Lis
disposition, a spot on his honor or
a blemish on his character. Born
amid the humblest Of surroundings,
he carved his own way through life
and went out of it amid the bitter
mourning of nation Salt Lake
Herald.
The daily sentinel., 1902-02-14
AN OIL GUSHER

II is reported on the street to-
day that an oil gusher had been
struck at or near Price, Utah, and
that the oil was rushing up
through the derrick to a height
Of forty feet.
D. W. Seton a we'll known
former conductor on the Western
it is reported. is largely interested
in the new we'll and left on the
noon train for Salt Lake in regard
to the we'll and its prospects.
The daily sentinel., 1902-02-14

Perhaps some people will learn
sometime that they are the inhabi>
tants of section OF country as rich
in native products as any country
under the sun.
The daily sentinel., 1902-02-14
The PALISAOE OIL
AND OEvEL LOPMENT CO.

Pasade Oil Development company organized
purpose development rather than speculation The
and perfected who have
identified with the development of from earliest
financially their
impulse they lend unsnted hand
the development and betermen of the people,
and sufficient that the will be pushed
to hasty and successful conclusion
The organization was rather necessity the promoters having
title filings and Otherwise about fine
lands and knowing the of oil high grade
ported by the of such mneraogsts the
Prof Prof Hall of Denver whose
underlying heavy body the slope would be
surrounding the
promoters avail themselves of what they knew
we'll theory organized the
drawn Judge Marsh of
Junction. the liberal subscribers
stock the of record and direct
elected for One hundred
have the
and than shares subs
AS stock
machinery of highest will be purchased and
will be begun the bore depth of
and exhaust all funds development
possibly boring several holes
company pleased the Mesa County State
bank Marsh Grand leading business
Mesa desired begin work possible and
desiring address r. H
C. c. Bower c. S. Reed, Oliver, d. Secor, H T. Reed w
Walker, f. Hampton all Of Pisad W. R. Woodward chief
clerk of Supt Rockwell of R Ry, Newcastle Colorado
The Palisade Oil & Development Co.,
H. r. BANCROFT, Sec. PALISADE, COLO.
The Washington times., 1902-02-24
HIS SANITY TO Be DETERMINED.
investigation of Mr.. Roberts Mem
tnI Condition to Be Resumed.


The investigation Of the mental condi-
ton of MIR. Rollin X. Roberts, who, 1t Is
alleged. is a lunatic. will be resumed be-
fore Justice Barnard, sitting for probate
business, on Thursday next. When Mr..
Roberts sanity was made question OF
judicial enquiry on February Ii he de-
manded trial by jury, which was ac-
corded him by the court.
The subject claims to be the greatest
actor, dead or living, which the world has
ever known He stated to the court that
he is being persocuted by theatrical
trust, which is jealous Of his ability. This
as manifested TO him. Mi. Roberts said,
by 4 snail boy throwing missiles at him
in the stret soon after his arrival in
Washington. When asked if he did not
chase the small boy, Mr. Roberts stated
that he did not. In this he said he showed
his greatness, which is in being able to
suffer persecution without resisting it.
Besides being a great actor, far above
Booth Barrett, Mansfield. and Sir Henry
Irving Mr.. Roberts claims to be an in
v.ntOr. His latest work in this line he
SAID IS tie invention of 4 waTshiD. the
Colonnade Envinchle, which he claims viii
be able 10 demoiish the united naval forces
of the world with 4 single broadside. He
also stated that ne was interested in some
small mining schemes valued at $201, 900
OF So but that he is not paving much at
tcntion to thcm just now.
When the investigation was postponed
Mr. Poberts bad not secured counsel. it
was intimated al the time that Mr.. Rob
crts would in AL probability conduct his
own case
The Washington times., 1902-02-24
COUNCIL OF WOMEN
TO HEAR REPORTS
Social Purity to Be Discussed
by Mrs. E. B. Grannis.
An Exhibit VIII be Made of I'm
proved Dress as Recommended
by Committee on Dress.

The last two days of the proceedings Of
the National Council of Women will be
given TO the reports OF local councils ana
committees.
This afternoon the programme will be
as follows:
Address, "Children's Activities Mrs.
Ida Smoot Dusenberry. of the n. ". r.
s.; address by Mrs. E. B. Grannis, presi-
dent of the y. c. L. for p of Social
Purity; Can Mother Forget Her own
Mrs. Susa Young Gates exhibit of i'm
proved dress as recommended by council
committee on dress CMrs. 4. White John
son, chairman), by Mrs. Fisher Murray;
Give Not Gifts. but Thyself to Human
ity," Miss Ann NJ. Cannon reception of
council by Mrs. John p. Henderson from
to o'clock. Florida Avenue and Six
teenth Street.
Delegates From supreme Hive.
Through an error in the report of Fri
day afternoon Mrs. Emma S Olds was
credited as presenting the 'eport for the
Ladies of the Maccabees of Michigan.
Mrs. Olds is the delegate for the Su-
pItfiit ftIEG OF ltlt l-diitS VI tHt
bees of the World, national fraternal
beneficiary organization, thoroughly estab-
lished and doing active work in forty-two
States, territories and provinces, as well
as in the District of Columbia. Her report
showed the membership Of her society to
be 991SS. $1,000 members having been
added during the last year. She says of
the association:
The red. white. and black standard of
the Ladies OF the Maccabees, standing for
the ssterhood of women and the protection
of the home has been planted on the
shores of the Southern gulf and beside the
frozen seas OF the North. on the Cali
fornia slopes and beneath the pines of
Maine. Two million dollars in life bene-
fits has been paid into the homes of its
members during its ten years of existence.
During the past year alone S4620 coo, or an
average OF S35 900 per month, was sent out
to these homes from the general Office
The emergency fund amounts to $500 900.
Every detail of this vast business is in
the hands OF women"
The Washington times., 1902-02-24
DRIVERS NARROW ESCAPE.
Engine Smashed Wagon in Which
HIoUm Was Sitting.

James 4. Bloom, a driver far George 4.
Amrein, a milk dealer, had 4 narrow es-
cape from being killed Saturday evening
by train No. 56i OF the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad, which was coming into the city
about $50 o'clock. When the train came
in sight he whipped up his horse and at
tempted to clear the tracks, but the wagon
was struck before il crossed. The We
hicle was demolished and milk was run
ming like water around that part 0. the
tracks known as the "Y' crossing
Bloom WIS picked up and sent to the
Casualty Hospital for treatment At the
hospital ii was stated that the man was
in a serious condition.
The horse was unhuTt.
The Washington times., 1902-02-24
Illness of Chief Justice Alvey.
FUNERAL OF CHARLES BRADLEY.
Hody Placed in n Vault at GIenyyood
Cemetery.

Funeral services over the remains of
Mr.. Charles Bradley were held yesterday
afternoon at Lees undertaking estab-
lishment. The BartendeTs' International
League, Local Union No. -, attended in
body, headed by Mr.. Joe Crowley. presl-
dent, and MIR. Hermann Berger. vice
president The body was placed in a
vault at Glenwood Cemetery.
The deceased died at Garfield Hospital
Wednesday morning, but it was impos-
siLie to find his relatives until Friday.
They Were then located in South Carolina.
On account Of the storm no communica-
tion could be had with them, and the
Bartendc.a' Union took charge of the
body until the family can be notified.
There were numerous floral offerings,
including a handsome piece sent By the
union, the design being that OF the in
sigma OF the order.
The Washington times., 1902-02-24

The British War Office has placed an order for
253 Remington Typewriters. This is the largest
single order for writing machines erer given Jy
a European Government. These machines viii,
of course be used in the various divisions Of the
British War Department, and a good share OF
them will GO to the seat Of war in South Africa.
All Of the British regiments now in the field are
supplied with from one TO three Remington Type
writer's.
Another interesting piece of news comes from
South Africa to the effect that one of the Rem
ington operators there has preTaiied upon the
authorities to test tine typewriter a means Of
transcribing direct from the Morse Sounder. He
succeeded so well in proving the utility OF the
idea that the Commander I'M Chief, Lord kitch-
ener has issued orders to the effect that all tele-
grams must be typewriter before they are deliv-
eted to his staff. This will be interesting to our
own telegraph operators, whose proficiency in this
line IS well known.
The British Government, in all its branches, is
now using upward of 200 Remington Typewriters.
-Advt.
The Washington times., 1902-02-24
Cole Murder Trial Postponed.
COLUMBIA GiLDUhTBS.
Organization of Alumni Association
Discusscd at Informal Meeting.

A. d social patharing Of the resident
graduates of Columbia University Of New
York &a1ul lay niSh, al the studio of Mr.
c. O. To1lcn. ir AMI Mr.. G. P. E. Peng-
net. the q"csticn of the organization OF
local alumni association was con
sidered
Mr. John Chopper was elected chair
man: Mr, G. O Totten. ir.. secretary;
Drs. Marcrs BENJAMIN. L. W Glaze
brook. and Mr. To ten were appcin ed
a committee Of organization.
Among The Columbia graduates resid-
ing in Washius. on are Rizh. Rev H. Y.
sattcrIee. BisAop Of Washington; General
SterDberg. surgeon general of the army:
Mr. John Croppgr. Senator Wetmore,
Senator Kean. Hon. R. Wayne Parker
Rev. I /. Townsend Mr.. II. NJ. Wilson.
Mr. Z. NJ Douglass. Mr " T. Giiswold,
Mr.. \. c. Roberts MIR. d. Ii. Baldwin
Nr. W. H. Weed. Mr. Bai'ey Willis. Mr.
E. c Barnard, MIR. Archibald Hopkins
Mr. Herman Hoilerith. Prof c z. Merrill
DR.. Marcus BENJAMIN. Mr.. u ". Dow.
Mr. F. W. Toner Mr. c. Kennedy Mr..
G. o. Tottsn. ir.. Mr. L. E. La Fetre, Mr..
F. E. Lenpp Prof. c. H Merriman, DR..
f. P Morgan. Mr.. C. p. E. Pengnet. Mr..
a H. O'Conner. DR.. W. w. Quin,on, DR..
o. Rafferty,. Mr.. G. h Shoemaker, Mr.. G.
K. Richards. Mr.. Robert SHEPARD. DR..
Gray. Dr. F. a Anderson. MIR. W. X. Bar
ton, Dr. G. P Bradley. Mr.. II. W. Cragin,
Dr. A X Fisher, Dr. l. W. Glazebrook,
Dr. J. ID. Hall, Or. II. T. Harding, Mr.. +.
d. Hall. Mr. W. r. Hillyer, and E. S.
Theall.
The secretary desires to receive the
names of any graduates residing in
Washington not given above.
The Washington times., 1902-02-24
INADBQUACY OF
OVERHEAD WIRES
Position of the Electrical En-
gineer on the Subject.
BrCaiSs During Severe Storm Would
Leave City HeIHIess for Au-
tomato Signalling.

In view OF the general paralysis of
overhead telegraph and telephone wires
during the recent storm, the position of
the electrical engineer on the subject
acquires added significance. He has long
held, and has so stated in his annual re
ports to the Commissioners, that the Dis
trict is too much dependent upon over
head wires in its police and fire alarm
services, and incidentally too dependent
upon the local telephone and electric
lighting companies Tor conduits in which
to string its underground wires.
The electrical engineer has frequently
pointed out that a severe storm might
cause large number OF breaks in the
overhead service wires, and leave the
city helpless so far as automatic signaling
for fires is concerned. In similar man
ner he has pointed out that any one OF
the precinct stations, especially the out
lying ones, might be seriously hindered
in their work by the prostration of the
wires by high wind, severe snow or rain.
In his last annual report the electrical
engineer said on the general subject:
An increase from 5000 to $4,000 was
granted last year in the appropriation for
placing the District wires underground,
although $4,000 was asked for. | renew
my recommendation that this latter
amount be included in the Comm. ssioners
estimates. The opposition to poles and
overhead wires increases daily, and it is
advisable that the District system be
placed underground as soon as possible.
Efforts to Extend Condufts.
Several attempts have been made to
secure legislation by Congress permitting
the extension of the conduits of the Ches
apeake and Potomac Telephone Company,
but so far all efforts in that direction
have been fruitless. The underground
system of this department is almost ex-
clusively in the cOnduits of this company.
the electric lighting ducts being used only
in a I0w instances on account of the in
advisabilty of the joint occupancy of con-
duits containing both high and low po-
tential systems.
This department Is therefore limited in
lis underground extension to the present
system OF tie telephone company, which
has not been extended Tor several
years. Many important and extensively
improved sections are not reached by
voHdults, among which are Columbia
Heights, Mount Pleasant. Washington
Heights, Capitol Eill Cbcyond FIRST
Street east, and southwest Washington.
As there seems to be no prospect of the
telephone company securing The ncces-
sary legislation 10 extend their conduts
to these sections, / have asked Tor money
and authority TO build conduiIs to the
first Of the subdivisions mentioned above"
Mr. Allen hcids thar the District
should have line of coEduts to these
important suburban sections Independent
Of the local telephone company, because
the long aerial cables required Tor com
munisation with them are always liable
to damage by stern. whereas they would
be protected If underground.
The Washington times., 1902-02-24
VIRGINIA DEMOCRATS TO DINE.
birthday of Associa-
tiOn to De Celebrated.

On Monday, March a. the Virginia DEM
ocratic Association, District of Columbia,
will celebrate its twenty-second birthday
by holding an elaborate banquet at the
Metropolitan Hotel. The presiding officer
of the evening will be Col. r. n. Harper,
the honored president of the association.
The preparations for the reception and
banquet are very elaborate and the cele-
bration will undoubtedly surpass anything
OF the kind in the history OF the asso-
citation.
The Washington times., 1902-02-24
lNDBNI In WALL OF
CRIMINAL COURT ROOM
Made by Heavy Cane Hurled
at Head of a Witness.
Act of COiOred Prisoner, Whose
Mind Was Unbnianced-Justic
Bradiey's Narrow Escape.

There Is a small indentation in the
wall back of the witness stand in Crimi-
nal Court room No. 1 which has a his
tory. 1t briefly records the story OF the
| attempt made on the life OF witness who
was testifyng against a desperate and,
as it afterward proved. a half demented
colored man who was on trial. The story
is told by Mr.. Maurice Joyce. crier of
the court
The prisoner was man named Hicks,
charged with stealing some barber's tools.
After his arrest and during his incarcera-
tion Hicks, it is said proved a trouble
some prisoner. This was attributed by
some to the mans bad temper. while
others were Of the opinion that his mind
was unbalanced
Justice Brndiey'x Narrow Escape.
He was called to trial before Justice
Bradley, who. by the way had a very
narrow escape from being struck by the
missile which was thrown at the witness
The prisoner was seated by his counsel,
MIR. w. c.. Martin. Immediately in front
of the presiding justice.
Mr.. Martin always carries heavy
walking stick. On the occasion of the
trial OF Hicks he brought it into the
court room with him. He placed it on the
floor by his right side, which put it with
in easy reach of his client. The witness
on the stand was giving very dana ging
testimony against the prisoner.
Hurled Stick Mt Witness
Hicks grew desperate as he saw his
chances of acquittal fading with the wit
ness telling his story. Naddenad beyond
control, he stopped, and. picking up his
attorneys stick. stood up and hurled it
with all the power he had at the Wit
ness.
The stick passed within few inches of
Justice Bradley's head, and. missing the
witness, struck the wall Just to the left
Of where he was standing The heavy
end or head of the stick was hurled with
such force that it made an indentation in
the wall about half an inch deen. The /
indentaticn has been partly filled with !
putty. tat the mark is still plainly visible. |
Hicks was ovcrpowered and his trial /
was proceeded with. The jury returned /
4 verdict of not guilty because OF in
sanity. and the prisoner was committed /
10 st. Elizabeths Hospital for the In /
sane for treatment. He only remained /
there short time. however, when he re- |
covered his mental equilibrium.
The Washington times., 1902-02-24
LIGHTED MATCH CAUSES BLAZE.
Was Thrown He'd at Residence
of j. w. Brennian.

A lighted match thrown on bed caused
a~slght fire at the residence of Mr.. J. w.
Brennan. 15OS Fifth Street northwest,
about O'Clock Saturday night.
John s. Morrison, living at 1415 Fifth
Street, was passing by the house and saw
smoke issuing from the house. He turned
in an alarm, and several engines and
trucks were soon upon the scene. The
flames were extinguished after damage
Of about $50 had been done.
The Washington times., 1902-02-24
Or. Kiimer's sWAmp-RooT

ls not recommended for everything; but II you
nave kidney. liver or bladder trouble it will I've
found Just the remedy you need. Sold by drug
gists eyerywheTe in fifty cent Gnd dollar sizes.
You may have satn9le bottle OF this great ld-
ne; remedy sent fee By mai. also II pamphle,
telling all about Swamp Root and its great cursf
Address DR. Kiim-r & Co. Ringiamton. n Y
The Washington times., 1902-02-24

Nati0nal-Ethel Barrymore in Captain
Jinks, OF the Horse Marines" evening.
Columbia-"Old Homestead" evening
Fedora evening.
Academy and Vokcs, evening
Herman s-'New City CluD' Burles-
Quers afternoon and evening
Bijou-Burlesque and Vaudeville. after
noon and evening.
The Washington times., 1902-02-24
Suffering From Epilept:c Fit.

While on her way home Saturday night
Edith Williams, colored, living in Navy
Place southeast, was taken seriously ILL
She was hastily taken to the Washington
Asylum Hospital AT that institution it
was found that the girl was suffering
from an epileptic fit She was placed in
ward at the hospital.
The Washington times., 1902-02-24
TEMPERATURE.
THE Sun AND THE MOON.

Highest temperature, > p. m............5.
Lowest temperature, 3 a. m............3.
The Washington times., 1902-02-24
AMI SEMENTS.

Lamps Iii today. Pm
Lamps out tomorrow AN.
The Washington times., 1902-02-24
ILLN BSS In RANKS OF
DISTRICT JUSTICES
Has Resulted in Considerable
Delay in the Courts.
Chief Justice Bingham aad Four
Other Jurists Temporarily In
capacifntcd for Duty.

The illness Of several members of the
! District courts during the past two
months has necessitated delay in the con-
! sideration of many matters of Importance
in the local courts.
Chief Justice Bingham, of the Supreme
Court of the District, who presides in
Circuit Court No. l. was i'll for some time
during the early part of the winter. This
necessitated crcwding the work of this
branch of the court into Circuit Division
No. 2, presided over by Justice Clabaugh.
The next who was compelled by i'll
health to absent himself from the City
Hall was Justice Hagner, presiding in
Equity Court No. /. who was unable for
several days to attend to his judicial
duties.
Justice Barnnrd's Condition.
Then Justice Barnard assigned to
Criminal Court No. ., and also to the
Probate branch OF the Supreme Court of
lhe District. was obliged TO retire from
active duty for some time. He was suf-
feging from large and painful carbuncle
upon his forehead.
Before he fully recovered and resumed
his work on TIE bench. Justice Bradley,
presiding in Equity Court No. ., was con-
fined to his home by a severe cold. He
recovered sufficiently to resume his ju-
dicial work last week. but again found it
necessary to absent himself during the
latter part Of the week.
Illness OF Chief Justice Alvey.
There has also been considerable delay
and pos tp0nement Of work in the Court
of Appeals for the District. caused by the
illness Of Chief Justice Alvey, who is i'll
at his home al Hagerstown, Nd. Mr..
AIyeys condition however, vas reported
as greatly improved during the last week
and it is expected that as soon As the
weather permits he viii resume his work
on the bench.
Mr. John r. Young clerk Of the Su-
rremc Court of the District has been i'll
at his home for several days, but il is
cIpected that he Will be out again before
long.
The Washington times., 1902-02-24
STREET LIGHTINy

High tide.........3:2G AN. and 3:53 z VI
Low tide..........g:25 AN. and 9.42 =
The Washington times., 1902-02-24
WEATHER IN ICATI0NS.

Fair MqnIay. Tuesday, increasing
cloualress. probably rain By night; light
variable winds.
The Washington times., 1902-02-24

7th 50. TO Old Point Comfort. Norfolk Virginia
Beach. and Newport News. See ad page ..
The Washington times., 1902-02-24
INDIAN CASES BEFORE.
THE DISTRICT COURTS

from the effect of the wound in a very
short while. Nessrs. Lacl-ey and Thomp-
ssn will appear as counsel for the de-
fendant.
Cole Murder Trial Postponed.
The trial of MarcolIus Cole. colarcd. in
dir,ea for the murd r Of Albert Hawkins
also coiored. which was to have been
'ommenced today. has been indefinitely
postponed This course was neccssitated
On account of The illness of a most irl-
H3riant witness for the Government Haw-
kiGs vas kiuc. ar Deanwood Park last
fall, in a difficulty over a woman.
The Washington times., 1902-02-24
TIE TIDE TARLE.

Sun EFT. 40 An Sun sets .5.4G pm.
Moon rises .7:lS Pm. Moon sets.........
The Washington times., 1902-02-24
S. KANN, SONS & co.
" The Busy Corner
Always the Best of Everything for
the Least Money.
Wash Goods.

Belfast Dimities, with exclusive pat
terms and designs-each "a gem jSr
in color and effect-shown only ~
by US, at. per yard -
French Pique. very scarce. in a pro-
fusion of new designs-white grounds.
with black, red. and blue printngs-
also black, garnet, navy, tn 4
and cadet grounds with ~
white dots s...........-...........A ~ q
New 1852 Madras. 200 select patterns
81 inches in width. the very thing for
shirt waist suits-aiso the TFr
best for mems shirts. per ~
. 'N''-'''--- ..s-...s-.--
Imperial Swisses. one of fashions
fancies, in blue. linen, gray. black,
old rose. pink and tan-em- pc
broidered in the new French ~
dot per yard. ......-...............[ - -
Linen Suitings in all the popular
fancies. in light blue, new n Fc
blue, green. tan. and black
full yard wide. for. per yard. ~ -
First hoor-D St annex.
The Washington times., 1902-02-24
LaCes and
EmbrOideries.

A remarkable lot Of Point de Paris
and Nalenciennes Laces and Insert
ings. showing a big range of dainty
designs-al natch--1 to 6 inches Pc
wide, Sc to i5c value. choice, per ~
III ~
EXceptional value in fine All-silk
Black and Cream Chantilly-also
white, butter. and Arabian colored
serpentine and Gailoon
Laces for trimming foul 1n1r
ards-2Oc and 25c value. for, @S
Phenomenal value in All-silk Black
and Cream Chantiliy. white, Butter.
and Ecru Serpentine Laces- rIc
an excellent assortment-l0c A.
and l21Rc value, for, per yard. - Z
Also a choice assortment In Swiss
and Nainsook Insertings and Ribbon
Beading-new choice patterns nr
-l5c and 1Sc value, for. per ssj%
S"Iu..--.-..-....-- .--...-.-.--.-.-.-----
A lot of wide. snowy. well-made
Cambria and Swiss Embroid- 1Nr
cries, every pattern new this ~
season-S5c value. rer yard.......A
First hoor-Section D.