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The Washington times., 1902-04-03
MONUMENT TO THE
FOUNDER OF c.. A. R.
DEATH OF GENERAL WHIPPLE.
Won Distinction in the Civil War and
Served Ably Since.

The War Department has been officially
advised of the death Tuesday in New
York of Gen. William D. Whipple, re-
tired
General Whipple had a long and distin-
guished career in the army. He was grad
uated at the Military Academy and ap-
pointed brevet second lieutenant Third
Infantry, July 1851 and promoted to sec
ond lieutenant in September, 1851. and to
first lieutenant December 81. 1856.
From 1852 until 1861 he was on from
tier duty in New Mexico, taking part in
most of the important expeditions and en-
gagemeuts with the Apache and Navajo
Indians.
On the breaking out of the civil war he
was appointed brevet captain in the ad
jutant generals department in 1861. and
entered on active dutv with the armies in
the field. and became chief of staff to
Major General Thomas.
He was brevetted lieutenant colonel,
colonel and brigadier general United
States Army. March IS. 1865. for gallant
and meritorious service in the Atlanta
campaign and in the battle before Nash
vile, and brevetted major general, United
States Army, March 13, 1865. for gallant
and meritorious services in the field dur
ing the rebellion.
January 1. 1878, he was appointed COL
onel and aide-de-camp 20 General Sher-
man, commanding the army, and served
on his staff until May l. 1873. when he was
assigned to duty as adjutant general. Di-
vision of the Missouri, commanded by
Lieutenant General Sheridan.
He was transferred to duty as adjutant
general Division Of the Atlantic and De-
partment of the East, General Hancock
commanding, October II, 1881. and served
in this capacity until retired from active
service by operation of law, August 2,
1890
The Washington times., 1902-04-03
Empire re--Vaudeville and Gayety.

For the chief feature of the Empire
Theatres bill of vaudeville for next week
Manager Schlesinger has engaged Can
field and Carleton, two expert laugh man
ufacturers, who are very highly thought
of by the patrons of the important vaude-
vile houses of the country. They give
an entertainment that is replete with
comedy and music. The act is a decidedly
novel one, and of the kind that should
appeal with particular force to the pa
irons of the Empire. Madge Fox. clev-
or singer of coon" songs, will tap a few
new Ethiopian ditties on the occasion of
her advent at the Empire.
Howe. Wallen. and Walters are three
excellent musicians. who have an act they
term Fun in the Railway Station"
Davis musical dogs will play upon a num-
Der of different sorts of instruments. and
actually produce melodies almost as well
as human beings might on the same in
struments. Raymond and Caverly are
two German comedians, quite out of the
ordinary run.
The women folk of the city are COM
mencing to recognize the absolute merit
and refinement of the Empire productions,
and each week notices a larger attend
ance of ladies than the preceding one.
The Washington times., 1902-04-03
Pleasing Amateur Theatricals.

In the lecture room of All Souls
Church last night. the pupils OF Mr.. Ed
ward C. Townsend presented two little
pIays by Jerome X. Barbara"
and When Greek Meets Greek" The
east for Barbara" included Miss Elsie
Vansant in the name part, Miss Ethel /.
Ashby and Messrs Townsend and Fred c.
OConnell. while Miss Violet Pierson, Mr..
william b. Crowell, Miss Jessie Dell. and
Mr.. George Reinhardt interpreted the
Greeks" Both were well presented.
The Vannettes, ladies' orchestra, fur
nished the music.
The Washington times., 1902-04-03
CLAIMS PART OF GLORY.
Captain Detchemendy Says He Helped
Capture Aguinaldo.

Capt. George A. Detchemendy, who re-
Gently resigned from the army, called at
the War Department yesterday and had
q long talk with the Secretary of War
with view of obteinfng some official
recognition from the Government for the
part he claims to have taken in the cap
ture of Aguinaldo.
According to War Department officials
and to General Funston Captain Detche-
mendy had nothing TO do, directly or indi-
rec.ly. with the capture of Aguinaldo.
In mis- official report of the capture and
the events leading up to ii General Fun
ston gives the credit for the taking of the
correspondence which informed the United
States troops of Aguinaldo's whereabouts
to Lieutenant Taylor. Captain Detche-
mendy's name was not mentioned in this
connection.
The Washington times., 1902-04-03
A DELIGHTFUL MUSICALE.
The Takoma Clubs Entertainment Last
Night

The Takoma Club gave a Cecilian re-
cital last night under the auspices of Mr..
Carl Droop. The entire clubhouse was
crowded with members and their friends,
and the evening was one of the most en-
joyable in the history of the orsaniza-
tion.
In addition TO the numerous numbers
on the Cecilian, the following were also on
the programme: Martha Overture" yo-
cal solo by Miss Nicholson: violin solo,
Miss Judd, and a recitation by Mrs. NJ. X.
Campbell. Refreshments were served af
ter the musical programme.
The club has given an entertainment on
the first Wednesday evening of each
month during the winter. The series has
been most successful, and the member
ship OF the club has more than doubled
during the winter.
The Washington times., 1902-04-03
Academy-"The Merry Tramps."

The stage of the Academy of Music will
be occupied next week by the original
Lilliputians, presenting The Merry
Tramps"
On the stage are very small brownies,
and some very large ballet girls. who take
part in a very lively extravaganza, full
OF fun and spectacular features of a
startling character.
Major Doyle and Louis Merkle are the
stars. and very funny fellows they are
said to be. The pranks of Doyle and Mer-
kle are said TO amuse the audience. and
keep the house in laughter. while the bal
let's, THE Birth of Venus THE Polar
Star and The Burning Volcano are
features of a performance that is said to
be put On with the most elaborate stage
effects imaginable. Two premiere dan
seuses, Mile. Maria Mozzi, and Mile. Lu-
cette Zarfetta, head the ballet, which
numbers thirty-five.
Matinees will be given Tuesday. Thurs
day, and Saturday.
The Washington times., 1902-04-03
MR. W. H. MOODY HIS GUEST.
Congressman ]. C. Sibley Entertains New
Secretary of Navy at Dinner.

Congressman J. C. Sibley of Pennsyi-
vania last night entertained at dinner the
newly appointed Secretary of the Navy
Mr.. William H. Moody. who will take up
his new duties on May 1. The dinner was
given at the Congressman's home. 1871
Street. All of the guests present were
called upon for speeches. Each one re
sponded in his own characteristic man
ner. congratulating Mr.. Moody upon MS
new honor. Those present were:
Mr.. J. c. Sibley. Mr.. Moody. Mr.. Frye
Mr. Fairbanks. Mr.. Cooper. the Speaker,
the Attorney General. Senator Hanna. Mr'
Bailey. Mr.. Cannon. Mr. Littauer, MT
Loud Mr. Hamilton. Mr.. McLaurin. ME-
Hemenway, Mr.. Blackburn, Mr. Williams,
Mr.. Carmack. Mr.. Lands. Mr.. Payne, Mr.
Harmon. Mr.. Gamble. Mr.. Dalzell. MT
Burton, Mr.. Patterson, Mr.. Scott. Mr.
Tawney, Mr.. Steward. Mr.. Crumpacker.
Mr.. Jones, Senator Patterson. and Mr..
John s. Williams of Tennessee.
The Washington times., 1902-04-03
ROUNDING UP WORK
FOR MASONIC FAIR
Managers Picking Up Loose
Ends and Routine Matters.
Opening But Two Weeks Off and Every
thing Now in Very Good
Shape.

The general officers in charge of ar
rangements for the Masonic Fair. whica
will open at the Convention Hail. April
II. are now busily engaged in picking up
the loose ends and rounding out ma tiers
of a routine character.
A contribution of 800 was received yes
terday through Mr.. George T. Parker.
from the Citizens Trust and Guarantee
Company. of West Virginia
list OF the donations to the fair is
being compiled by Director General
Standiford and will be ready for publica-
tion within the week
The sock party to be given by the ladies'
of Esther Chapter will take place tonight
at Scottish Rite Hall, 1907 G Street Forth
west. The receipts from the enterprise
already exceed the sum which the ladies'
had hoped to raise by the entertainment.
and the prospects are extremely bright
A Measuring Party.
The ladies of PentalDha Lodge have
arranged for measuring party, to take
place this evening at the home of Mr.
Edward a. Keeler, 40 Twelfth Street
northeast. No admission will be charged
you will be required to submit to not
exactly the taking of your Bertillon meas
urements. but so much of them as relates
to your height. \ charge of FIVE cents
fer every foot you are tall will be charged.
Organization Committee.
Mr.. Allison Nailor, jr.. had meeting
OF the committee on organization at fair
headquarters last night.
The ladies of Pentalpha Lodge met at
headquarters last night, with Mrs. w. A.
kimmel in the chair. rummage table
Will be feature of Pentalpha's booth.
The following committees of National
Lodge, No. u, have been announced:
Finance William T. Hastings. chair
man; d. E. Burton, Joseph \. Mcdaniel,
Henry b. Parker.
Booth-Joseph E. Falk, chairman;
Lafayette Laman. A. II. King. f. l..
Thompson, f. w. Stretton, William II.
Neerhoff.
Decorations-Henry Kronheimer, chair
man; William NJ. Cleland. G. y. Meyer, II.
c. Town. II. E Werneke.
Entertainment-Frank Reiner. chair
man; d. V. Chisholm Arthur CoykendaIl,
John l.. Martin.
Donations-G TAYLOR Wade. chairman
John Hansen, Frank Morrison, J. E.
Payne, Fred VI. Buddecke.
Ladies-R. C. Lewis. chairman; ]. +.
Gibson Edward Kern. S. w. f. Regues.
Badges, tickets, etc,-Joseph VI. Eggle-
ston, chairman; A. Ghiselli, L. Kronheim-
er. Harry l.. Walcott.
Observation-Disclosures W. Brown,
chairman; George W. Engle, j. NJ Jones.
Press-Charles W. Otis, chairman;
Thomas G. Alvord. r, w. Kerr.
Printing-Dan C. Vaughan, chairman:
Thomas w. Cadick, Charles W. Moore,
J. F. Mccormick.
Public comfort-A. p. Wilde. chairman;
Edwin Davidson, +. f. Ghiselli; II. II.
Laughton. Peter S. Lish, John p. Megrew.
Ladies' Auxiliary-Mrs. John +. Gibson,
president: Mrs. Charles w. Otis, first vice
president; Mrs. William T. Hastings. sec
ond vice president; Mrs Peter S. Lish,
third vice president; Mrs. William M.
Cleland, secretary.
The Washington times., 1902-04-03
NAVY ORDERS.

Lieutenant Commander 4. Mertz. de-
tached Wabash, etc, upon reporting OF
relief, to navy yard Boston, Mass.
Pay Director E. Bellows, retired April
2S, 1902. (Section 1ii4. r. s.
Assistant Paymaster +. Chunn. died at
naval hospital, Cavite, =. l.. April /, 1902.
Paymaster's Clerk w. J. Cozzens, ap-
pointment revoked, naval training station.
Newport, X. l.
Paymaster's Clerk W. ]. Cozzens. ap-
pointed April !, 1902. for duty as clerk to
general Storekeeper, naval training sta
ton, Newport, r. ].
Paymaster's Clerk C. W. Cowie. ap-
pointed April 1. 1902. for duty at naval
training station. Newport. Z L
The Washington times., 1902-04-03
Kernan's-"Dainty Duchess Burlesquers."

Letta Meredith, who is described as be-
ing one of the most beautiful women on
the burlesque stage, is the star OF Webers
Dainty Duchess" company. which will
make its first local appearance this
season at the Lyceum Theatre next week.
She is said to be surrounded by many
capable people, among them being Bryce
and Inman, the Exposition Four. Aus
tralian Twin Sisters Anderson, the Four
Huntngs. Paul Barnes and Company, Mil
ton and Maud Woods. Allen Whitman, and
a chorus of twenty pretty girls.
This company also presents a burlesque
entitled "RaZ Ma TaZ.'
AS an extra attraction, Manager Herman
has engaged Max Luttbeg. champion
lightweight wrestler of the world" to ap-
pear at every performance during the en-
gagement of the Dainty Duchess" Lutt-
beg has issued challenge to all corners,
and promises S25 to any man who stays
with him fifteen minutes without fall
The Washington times., 1902-04-03
SALVADOR CLAIM BOARD.
Members Pay a Call of Respect to the
President.

The Hon. Don NJ. Dickinson, Mr. Chief
Justice Strong, of Canada. Jose Rosa
Pacas and +. Alberto Pacas. the mem
bers of the board which will arbitrate
the claim of $4,000 damages made by
the Salvador Commercial Company, OF San
Francisco, against the Government OF Sal
vador, paid a call of respect TO President
Roosevelt yesterday.
They will at once begin their sessions
at the Offices of the Interstate Commerce
Commission.
The Washington times., 1902-04-03
TEDDY, JR., NOW WELL AGAIN.
Plays About White House Grounds With
All Former Strength.

Theodore Roosevelt. ir., the President 5
eldest son, has completely recovered from
the effects of his attack of pneumonia
that brought him SO near to deaths door
several weeks ago. He races about the
corridors of the White House and the
grounds in the rear of the mansion with
his brothers and plays as If he never
had a sick day in his life.
Dr. Rixey sees him every day, however,
and still keeps a watchful eye over his
diet
The Washington times., 1902-04-03
ARMY OFFICER MARRIES.
Miss R. A. Morrison, of Baltimore, Welded
to Captain Henry, u. S. A.

BALTIMORE, April To-day at noon
Miss Rebecca Angelica Morrison, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Morrison was mar
ried to Capt. Morton ]. Henry. United
States Army. The ceremony was per-
formed at the residence of Mr.. Morrison
by the Rev. Edward Helfenstein, rector of
of st. Johns Church, Howard County.
The bride is one of the most attractive
girls in Baltimore. Her sister is Mrs. Ar
thur Raleigh Rogers, of London. Captain
Henry is well known in Philadelphia and
is son of the late Morton p. Henry
The Washington times., 1902-04-03
COMING TO THE THEATRES.
Columbia-"Quo Vadis."

Quo Vadis" will be the attraction at
the Columbia Theatre next week. The
play. with its wealth of situation and eli
max. as well as pungent dialogue. is one
of the standard attractions OF the present
ever. go to the theatre on other occa-
sions.
The STANCE version will be used. and
the scenery and costumes will. of course.
be elaborate. as the play depends largely
upon its pictures of the splendors Of
Rome.
The Washington times., 1902-04-03
Observation-Disclosures Nights Dream"

"A Midsummer Nights Dream" with
the original music, composed by Mendels-
sohn, and used in all the famous produc-
tions of the past twenty-five years, Is the
bill that has been selected to follow "The
Little Pilgrims" at the Lafayette.
Under the direction of Edmund Lyons,
who has staged most of the important
presentations of this beautiful comedy
that have been given in recent years, the
production is certain of success. A large
chorus of trained voices has been re-
hearsing under the direction of Harry
Wheaton Howard during the past week.
and an entirely adequate performance of
the music may be looked for
The reputation of the Lafayette man
agement is sufficient assurance that the
scenery, which offers such great possibili-
ties to the scenic artist, will not be over
looked in the smallest detail Several ac-
tors of reputation. new to Lafayettee aud
fences, will take prominent parts in this
interesting production.
The Washington times., 1902-04-03
H. H. Rand Made Secretary.

Mr.. II. H. Rand, of North Greenfield.
Wis, has been appointed by Postmaster
General Payne confidential secretary to
the rural free delivery division OF the
Postoffice Department at an annual salary
of $500.
The Washington times., 1902-04-03
National-May Irwin.

At the National next week May Irwin
Will play her annual engagement in Wash
ington, presenting THE Widow Jones. :"
which was written for her by John ]. Nc
Nally, and which is generally considered
to be her best play.
However. il is really Of very little i'm
portance what May Irwin plays. as it is
she herself that the audience wants to
see and not the play. 1t is said that she
will have several new songs this season.
as is her custom. but will also revive
some of the best of the old ones, among
the latter being THE New Bully" song
and Certainly Was Good to Me-" AS
usual Miss Irwin will be supported by a
company including several local favorites.
among them being Jacques Kruger, Hans
F. Robert, of this city. and Florence
Reed. daughter Of the late Roland Reed.
There is always an air of good humor
about Miss Irwin's performances, and,
with THE Widow Jones' as the vehicle
the present appearance should prove no
exception to the rule. The sale Of seats
will open tomorrow morning.
The Washington times., 1902-04-03
POST-CHECK CURRENCY
TO Be INVESTIGATED
Commission Named by Treas
ury and P. o. Departments.
Bill in Congress Provides for Substitu-
ti0n of Postal Currency for
81, S., and S. Bills.

A commission composed of high officials
of the Treasury and Postoffice Depart
ments, appointed by the Secretary of the
Treasury and the Postmaster General.
will soon begin an investigation of the
merits OF the post-check system Of cur
rency. The bill providing for the adop-
tion of the post check system has been
pending before the House Committee IN
Postoffices and Postroads for some time
and last week was referred to the Post
master General for his opinion.
After correspondence with the Secre-
tary of the Treasury Postmaster General
Payne decided upon the appointment OF
commission to thoroughly investigate the
merits OF the system, which has the sup
port Of a number of the leading students
OF economic and financial matters and has
been earnestly advocated by some of the
leading business and financial institutions
of the country.
Treasury Department Committee
The committee appointed by Secretary
Shaw consists of Comptroller OF the Cur
rency William b. Ridgely, United States
Treasurer Ellis II. Roberts, and Auditor
of the Treasury for the Postoffice Depart
ment Hugh Castle. Postmaster General
Payne has not named the members of the
commission from the Postoffice Depart
ment, but the members will he taken
from the postal money order and finance
divisions.
Proposed Postal Currency.
The commission will go thoroughly into
the merits of the proposition to retire the
present form of bank notes of denomina-
tions of 81, 81, and s., and substitute there
for notes OF the same denominations of
the post check currency, which, while hay-
ing practically the same appearance as
the present paper currency, are provided
with blank spaces on the face of the bills
which makes possible their conversion
into money orders. payable only to the
person whose name appears on the bill,
and which can be cashed at any money
order postofce.
The report of the commission. when
completed. will be transmitted to the
House Postoffce Committee by Postmas-
Ter General Payne with whatever recon-
mendations he may see fit to make, so
that action may be had at the present
session of Congress.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-03
APOSTOLIC DELEGATE TO MANILA

From the New York Tribune.
Monsignor Augusta Guidi, Archbishop
of Nicea, is 60 years of age and a Roman
by BIRTH He has vast influence in Ro-
man circles by reason of his position as
auditor to the pope. lie has access to
the pope whenever he wishes it, and
lives in the Vatican Palace in apartments
adjoining those of Leo VIII. He is the
confidential adviser of the pope. the lat
ter never undertaking any important
matter without consulting him. The Pa
pal Auditor is almost invariably made
a cardinal and is usually named in pee
tore so that in case the pope should die
suddenly the promotion would follow just
as though he had lived. When cardi-
nal is named in pectore his name is writ
ten ON a slip of paper which is deposited
in a chalice kept for the purpose in the
Pontifical Chapel. At some future time
either during the lifetime of the pope
who named him or after his death, the
slip of paper is taken from the chalice
and the cardinal announced or proclaim
ad
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-03
Portuguese East Africa.

Portugal is sadly in debt, and her
vast possessions in Africa are not a
source of profit She remained neu-
trail during the Boer war, as did Ger
many, and the report of a secret treaty
or understanding by and among all
three has long been suspected, and is
now about to be confirmed Portuguese
East Africa is to be transferred for a
fine consideration to England and Ger
many. the former taking the southern
end of the immense territory, and Ger
many taking Mozambique. England
will doubtless secure the mouths of
the Zambesi. There are 80, 900 square
miles in the vast district and a popu-
lation of about 100000, almost wholly
consisting of negroes. England will
thus gain control of the short line from
Johannesburg to Lorenzo Marques, and
the acquisition will finely round out
her South African empire. Germany,
too, will double her East African pos
sessions, and be face to face with
Madagascar, which belongs to France
All that England will then need in
order to own territory from the Cape
70 Cairo will be a slice of Free Congo
adjoining Lake Tanganyika. Free
Congo belongs to Belgium, and no
doubt at the proper time slice of it
will be Topped off-for a consideration
land added to England's vast domain
Ia domain by the way that includes
all Of Africa in which a white man can
live, its backbone.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-03
JuIep StraWs.

stones patent julep straws, which
have been In use in every barroom and
soda water store in the United States for
twelve years or more, are manufactured
in Washington, d. c." said a vendor of
soft drinks.
1.-The inventor made a big fortune on
this simple little device. The old wheat
straws that were used for .juleps had
sentiment on their side but they were
otherwise unsatisfactory. They were
usually musty and cracked. One would
have to try half-dozen before finding
a sound straw. The patent straws are
made of manila paper and are waXed
with pure paraffine.
II do not know how many of the waxed
straws are sold to the Birmingham trade.
but a Twentieth street saloon man tells
me that he uses a thousand a week.
There are several soda water dealers that
buy several thousand every week 1t
might be a safe guess that one hundred
thousand of these artificial straws are
used here weekly.
Stone has competition now, but to
what extent the competition has gone
am not prepared to say"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-03
Mems Fashions.

THE merchant tailors and haberdash-
ers of New York are displaying fall
styles and these styles are particularly
attractive" said Simon Klotz, who re-
Gently returned from the metropolis.
I'm business suits, what are known as
coronation colors will prevail. These
styles are wonderfully effective. In neck
wear everything will be large. Small
bows and small four-in-hands have gone
entirely out of fashion. The Ascot puff
will be more worn than ever.
In hats derbys for semi-dress and
soft for business dress will be the style.
SILK hats for frock dress will still be
worn. For young men the low crown
beaver will be the thing. For elderly men
the crown is TO be as high as it has been
for the past few years.
Z was struck with the high prices In
New York The fine business suits that
are made in birmingham for $50 bring
SIS In New York, and a SIS suit in Biz
mingham is fully up to a 500 suit in
New York The best clothes In the south
are those made in Birmingham. That's
what the New York merchant tailors
say. Atlanta cannot begin to be compared
with this city in merchant tailoring.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-03
Gold Production.

There was falling Off of the Amer
lean production of gold In Alaska last
year" said banker. ION account of the
unfavoratle weather.
There has been, according to Consul
Brush, like decrease of production in
the Canadian Klondike region. The total
yield last year. says the consul, was s24.-
100000. The production of the coming year,
according to the government estimates,
will not exceed $14 100000, a falling off of
nearly one-half. No new discoveries have
been made for over year, although since
1897 thousands Of prcspectors have been
exploring every creek ana mountain in
the country. This report is inconsistent
with reports from other sources, which
speak Of many new developments and a
steady output, but it merits considera-
tion."