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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-05-17
Fairer than the Rose.

4 young matron who lives In u
Washington apartment house with her
little daughter. Is viewing with great
interest courtship going ON under her
very eyes. The daughter, Naomi, Is
lie most engaging, dignified and duti-
full little girl of IL ever seen In that
part of the city across the creek. So
she has been taken by her mother To
call on great many older persons and
has made the acquaintance of numer.
Gus boys of Is or Whereabouts. Not
long ago one of these boys came 10 see
his friends mother very formally and
sat and talked with her until the tens
ity OF formal call nearly burst his
jacket. Then he arose with polite
bow and asked for a portrait of the
little girl. The matron demurred, Of
course.
Well" said the young suitor, Elf
You will give me good picture Of
Naomi | will give you back u picture
| have already. II isn't good one
~ all. But I'll give 1t back to you for
a better one
Tie mother was greatly mystliicd.
She decided after awhile that the boy
had photographed her little girl on the
sly. and in order TO find out she sent
him word should make the exchange.
Next day there came 10 her door Il
long box with "A note on the outside
i am greatly privileged to send you
Naomrs picture" read the note. 1T
Isn't half as pretty as it ought 10 be-"
The youn: mairon opened the box
curiously, says the Washington Star,
aud looked at us contents u long time
without saying a word. It held a sin.
Gle American bCauty rose
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-05-17
An Untroddcn Canadian Wilderness.

The vast country north OF the Gulf OF
ST. Lawrence Is, to the monumental
explorer, the most interesting region
on this continent, II not i'm the world.
For nearly four centuries the ships Of
civilization have sailed by it, yet, eX-
cept ut the very waters edge, there has
been no intrusion upon 1t. The rivers
which pour forth from every opening
in the hills bear witness that the back
country i n network of lakes and
water courses, Ask the commissioner
of crown lands of the great province
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-05-17
THE WORDS IN a LEAD PENCIL
Ingenious Calculation of "a New Or
leans Statistician.

Some one has been calculating the
number VI words in lead pencil, and
he has published the result In an Or.
leans paper,
Il have, he says, been figuring on
the possibilities Of words In lead pen
Gil, and you would be surprised TO
know what a man can do with one
lead pencil. How many words are
there in lead pencil; How many
columns Of newspaper matteri How
many pages OF book OF the average
sizef In the first place, the average
pencil Is seven inches long. The aver
age diameter Of the pencil used by
men who write great deal Is one
twelfth of an inch. Considering the
Dod and lead the point OF pencil
~ - lnA
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-05-17
The YOunReat Peer.

The little Earl Of Airlie, whose father
was killed in South Africa, will be the
youngest peer that will take part In tho
coronation. He 10 0 years Of age. and
IL a playmate Of Prince Edward OF
Wales. who some day should be King
Edward VIII.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-05-17

Bliha Asylum In Ceylou.
It has been decided to found an eye
hospital and an asylum for the blind
as Ceylon's memorial to the late Queen
Victoria.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-21
MILITIA MAY REMAIN IN
FIELD INDEFINITELY
Withdrawal Depends on Ex-
iSting Conditions.

HARRISBURG Pa, Oct 2I.-..No man
alive knows when the members of the
National Guard will be sent home from
the coal regions. was the remark OF a
prominent National Guard officer today
who is n position to speak fnteIH-
gently on The subject It was further
said that the return home Of the trooLs
viii be governed entirely by the condf-
tions that exist at the various points
from day to day.
It is possible that when the men re-
turn to work there may be q number Of
them who are not taken back and these
men viii naturally feel resentfuI and en-
deavor TO make trouble, so that it may
be necessary TO have some restraining
force on the ground TO subdue the re-
fractory spirits. No one familiar with
the conditions in the coal regions viii
even venture a guess as 10 when the
men viii be home. or when ary portion
of them viii be sent back
Il is understood. however. that when
the troops are ordered home it will be
in the order in which they were sent to
the field. the first sent out 10 be the
first ordered home
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-21
MR.. GULLOH APPROVES
PRESIDENTS EFFORTS
Country Appreciates Settle
ment Of Strike.

Senator Cuilom. Of Illinois. saw the
President today al The temporary Whice
House and had somewhat lengthy con
ference with him remaining until nearly
/ o'clock. The Senator's call was to pay
his respects and TO assure the Presi-
dent that his efforts toward securing a
settlement OF the coal strike problem
We're heartily applauded by the general
public
The Presidents action In the coal
strike situation" said Mr.. CuIIom has
pleased The people. regardless OF party
affiliations. Nothing has come 20 n
the spasmodic attempts by clr-ain
Democrats to make political capital out
Of the unfortunate conditions Il Penn
syIvania. The people at large re-og-
nlze that the Presidents act ga
thoroughly disinterested one. To- ne
good Of the country. As one % ray
constituents said few days ago We
would have honored him simply because
he tried. but since he has brought about
some solution for the difficulty We honor
him all the more.
Mr. Cuuom vas not disposed to com
ment upon Senator Masons reported at
ritude OF supporting Democratic cand.-
dates in Cook county He said, how
ever. that Air. Mason's actions were at
rractiug some attention because Of their
wniqUeHess-
The Congress situation in Hi
nois is somewhat difficult to analyze
briefly" said the Senator The Repub-
Iicans may possibly lose one or two
districts. but there is every probability
that We will gain two OF three others.
Apart from changing the personnel OF
the delegation TO this extent he election
VIII not have any unusual features"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-21
PRECAUTIONS TAKEN
TO AVOID CONFLICT
Gen. SchalI Fears Trouble
May Yet Ensue.

TAMAQUA. Pa. Oct 2I--While Gen
eraI SchaII. in command OF the First
Brigade. would not admit today that he
anticipated trouble between the union
lists and non -unionisJs on The day the
coIIieries resume. his orders show that
ne IS preparing Tor an emergency-
Eight companies of the Third Regi-
ment left Iinersville a. g.30 this morn
ing on two special trains for the upper
regions. Were they viii be stationed at
Audenried, Beaver Meazow and Silver
Brook. four companies remaining al
MinerssfIle Thus every colIiery in
General ScaalI's domain viii be in close
touch srh the militia. ana it can be
rushed 10 any place where trouble might
occur
Al 10 O'Clock General SchsH and his
stan left on a tour Of the Panther Creek
Valley. presumably to confer with the
officials Of the Lehigh Coal and Navf-
cation Company in order TO complete all
arrangements should trouble occur
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-21

OF Merchants of Country Tell the Presi-
dent of Existing Plans

President Roosevelt was today inform
ed Of a powerful campaign Of education
which New York business men have pro-
jected in regard to Cuba ana its indus
trial possibilities. An Investigation is 10
be made at once of the Islands resources
and needs and a report viii be in the
hands Of the American promoters before
Congress meets.
The two gentlemen who called at the
temporary White House this morning in
this connection we're Il. D. Dumont and
5. Christy Mead. both Of the Merchants
Association Of New York Mr. Dumont
is the special representative who viii go
TO Cuba, and Mr. Mead is the assistant
who is handling the campaign
from the headquarters IN the metropolis
The main reason for the proposed
commercial investigation is the belief
that Cuba offers most unusual opportu-
mites for the Immediate exploitation of
its own resources and for the building
up OF a large trade with the United
States IN return. The association has
], 600 members in New York city alone
and has 30 800 firms throughout the
country on its rolls. The capital in
vested in trade by its members is
roughly estimated at 5000, 900, 000
Z Cuban reciprocity is one Of the ques-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-21
QUEER CHARGE AGAINST
MISS GLEASON DROPPED
Young Woman Accused of
Stealing Diamond Ring.

Miss Lizzie Gleason was today exon
Grated OF the charge OF larceny By Judge
KimbaH in the United States branch OF
the Police Court
The young woman was brought into
court under peculiar circumstances.
Miss Gleason is dressmaker. whose
home is at rs c Street northeast She
was accused Of taking a diamond ring.
alleged 10 be worth $3.50, from Mrs.
Laura Morris. who has apartments IA
the Portner Flats.
The ring, Mrs. Morris testified. was
missed al O'Clock last Friday. and at
s O'Clock that evening Iiss Gleason.
brought some sewing 10 her. Later if
was stated the ring was found and re
covered In a pawnshOp. On these al
legged facts, 1t IS said. Miss Gleason w
summoned 10 court
The climax in the queer case car
when d clerk IN the pawHshoP, VIII
the ring was found positively swe
tEar it was left there in august J
and had been there ever since
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-21

tions which viii be specially investi-
gated. Mr. Dumont viii travel through
every part Of The island 10 gather data
upon the sugar industry from an eco
noTnic standpoint On his return to New
York this information viii be tabuIated
and submitted TO the members OF =he
association for consideration, and on
the basis Of the replies made ewiIi be
based the representations to Congress
for legislative action.
Regarding mis- coming trip. Mr. Du-
mont said.
1t is ny intention to make a months
tour of the island TO secure concise in
formation at first hands. The merchants
wish TO know what markets the island
affords row and what possibilities there
are for development of trade with this
country
Cuban reciprocity viii naturally be
one of the questions into which | viii
specially inquire The Merchants As
sociatton wishes 70 have the facts at
hand for taking whatever action is
deemed wise toward securing the mar
kets Of the island Hor this country.
What representation will be made 10
Congress viii depend entirely upon the
result OF my trip"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-21
CORNISH TESTIFIES IN
THE MOuNEUX TRIAL
Resumes Story of Death Of
Mrs. Adams.
WITNESS MUCH CHANGED
The Trial Is Progressing Rapidly as
Compared With the First, Where
Much Quibbling Was Allowed.

NEW YORK. Oct. 2l.-Harry Cornish.
the principal witness for the prosecution
at the lIoIIneux trial. was called upon
to resume his story Of the death of
Mrs Adams when the case opened today
before Justice Lambert In the criminal
branch OF the supreme court Cornish
had net got half through with his nara
tive when the court adjourned last
night
Those who saw Cornish in the court
room today wee struck by the remark
able change in his appearance since The
last Trial. TLey are now accust OD7ed
to the change IN 3foIineux's looks and
are not surprised at II. because q nan
who has spent so long time in prison
as has the defendant is not expected
to preserve the looks OF an athlete But
no one who saw Cornish at the last
trial would have imagined that he could
have aged so much
An effort was made by the prosecution
to have admitted a letter alleged 70 have
been written to Detroit firm By MoIi-
ueuE asking for information concerning
A A Harpster a friend OF Harry Cor
nish. At the time the letter was written
Harpster was q collector for Newark
brewing firm. The defense objected TO
the admission Of the letter and Justice
Lambert put the question aside until he
could judge OF the letters competency.
Cornish continued his testimony when
the trial opened He said that the
Harpster letter TO which his name was
signed was written by Molineux In
cross examination ne was asked several
pertinent questions about his private
life.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-21
CONTEST OVER ESTATE OF
RICH COLORED WOMAN
VIII Of Mrs Hanson Bequeatling $35oo0 TO Catholic In
stitutons Declared Invalid by Nieces.

contest was begun today in the Pro
bate Court over the settlement of the
estate Of the late Mrs Julia Hanson.
the eolcred woman who. by viii. Ief-
S55, ,00O 10 local Catholic charitable in
stitutons. The contestants are Eliza
Murphy and Julia Ashe, nieces Of the
deceased. who protest against letters OF
administration being granted 10 Eugene
and Charles Francis Carusi, who are
named as executors
They deny that the viii recently Of
fered for probate as the last testament
Of Mrs. Hanson. and dated June % last.
is valid. and contend that she made a
will on April 10. 1900, D. which she left
the greater part Of her estate 10 the
caveator. Eliza Murphy
It is stated by the caveators that at
the time Of her death their aunt. Mrs.
Hanson, was ninety eight years old and
incompetent 10 make a valid contract
The document alleged 10 nave been exc
cuted april Is, 1900. 1T is stated, is still
in existence and viii be offered for pro
bate
Intended Only Small Bequests.
The 9aveators, CONTEXT that they are
the only heirs-at-Iaw Of Mrs Hansen,
being daughters Of Henry GrindIe. ;ler
Hanson frequently said &c her fTienas
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-21
MAD HULLAH SET A
TRAP FOR ENGLISH
Private Letter From One Of
the Party.
HAS NO HOPE OF ESCAPE
Ammunition, Food, and Water Giving
Out, and the Blacks in the Expadi-
ton Funking"

LONDON. Get. 2L-Fears are enter
tanned in the city that the SomaliIand
expedition, which recently suffered a
reverse at the hands of the Mad MuIlah
has been anaIhiiated. \ private letter
from one Of the officers Of the expedi-
tiou. TO Mr., Green. received today.
says
No one Will appreciate this thing IN
I'll it is too late. We are in a regular
trap We have had some stifish fight
ing AMI lost many men The worst OF
it IS oU- blacks are funkiug. We may
muddIe ont somehow. though I hardly
expect to see you again.
Our camels are nearly all killed or
captured. We have next to no water,
no supplies and next TO no ammunition.
They captured two Of our Maxims on
September y.
4 suppose they don't care what hap
pens to US at home. 1t is a brutal
shame to send US blind into an ambush
like this.
The officer then mentions a skirmish
in which only thiTty-three OF those en-
gagged escaped. He says q comrade
named TiDpy was wounded, and adds
Don't tell his poor mother. It was a
pretty affair. The whites stood well.
but. oh well. We have too many blacks 90
The letter is likely to create great
public indignati-n against the govern
meDt
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-21
INSPECTS
THE WHITE HOUSE
ManifestS Great Interest in
the Improvements.

President Roosevelt made 4 personal
INSPECTION Of the White House proper
today. He visited the Mansion at 3
o'clock this morning. and spent nearly
three quarters OF an aour IN goiug
through the building
The President was accompanied by
Secretary Cor.eIyou and Chief Usher
stone, Of the White House staff They
were shown through he building by Su-
permit endcnt French.
The President showed great in-eres.
in the improvements and in spite of the
recent injury to his leg. Inspected al
the rooms. from the basement floor 10
me attic.
Tho White House furniture Is now be-
ing moved in rapidly and IT. short
time all The living rooms VIII be Tead'
for occupancy. The President. however,
has not yet fixed d time for occupying"
the Mansion
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-21
The Second Vice President,
James M johnson, to Re
tire From Active Business
About December /, But
Retains Interest.
Rumor That Thomas F.
Walsh Has Acquired Con-
trolling Interest Denied,
But Rumors of Stock
Transfers Are Persistent.

peTsisJant TumOr has been current
throughout the city for several weeks
past. that important changes in the
ownership and management Of the Riggs
National Bank were pending It was
stated last night that Thomas F Walsh
the Colorado mining king. had bought
Out the interests OF both Thomas Hyde,
the first vice president. and James NJ
Johnson, second vice presi6enl Of the
bank and that the name u t.:a bank
might be changed.
These statements we're officially denied
this morning by all the gentlemen con
cerned- It was admitted. however that
certain stock changes had been made,
and that other changes were in contem-
plation- These include the retirement
about December 1 Of AIT Johnson Mr.
Hyde has for some time taken but little
active part in the business Of the insti-
tuition although he remains On the board
Of directors and attends the meetings
Of the board. Nj Johnson contempIates
similar line of conduct, retaining his
seat in the board but not taking active
part in the management Of the bank.
Mr.. Walsh a Stockholder.
Mr.. Walsh. when seen in his Office on
New York Avenue this morning by a re
porter for The Times. stated that he had
made 10 recent purchases Of stock in the
Riggs Bank He referred all inquiries 10
President Glover who. he stated. would
give out whatever there was TO be made
public, and declined to say anything fur
ther On the subject.
Mr. Glover denied most positively that
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-21

that with the exception Of , few small
bequests she intended to leave her es-
tate 10 Eliza Murphy for life To the
persons whom she instructed 10 frame
her viii it is stated, Mrs. Hanson said
she did not name Julia Ashe as benef-
ciary, because she is old ald has 70
children. while Eliza Murphy has FIVE,
children.
Gift 10 Father McGee.
It is stated that before she died Mrs.
Hanson gave Father Joseph McGge
$4,000. but thai The gift was invalid
because she was incompetent TO make it,
An unsigned document, stated 10 have
been uttered on April l6. 1900. by Mrs
Hanson as her wiH. is sled. It directs
the following disposition Of her prop
cry. For q monument over her grave
in Mount Oltvet Cemetery. $500. 10
Eliza Murphy all her household furrf-
ture; 10 Eliza Murphy, $500. TO The
Rev joseph F McGee. $500: 10 Mrs. An
ME O. Talbot. $500. 0 Rosie Allen. 500
10 Sydenham 3 Dietz. $500.
The remainder Of her estate is left IN
Carroll D. Johnson and Charles Gordon
Allen. in trust. with Instructions 10 nav
the income TO Eliza Murphy for life
Upon the death Of the latter tba Dron-
erty is to be divided equally among her
children.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-21
LIFE HANGING IN THE BALANCE

There was bar little change in the
condition of W. E. ChandIoe today.
There was no Improvement. At his resi-
dence, 1929 Vermont Avenue. il was
stated this morning that he had been
in q e0matose condition all night anu
that death had been looked for al anv
moment. Shortly after the arrival of
his physician. DR.. H. D. Fry. this morn
ing, he showed slight signs OF returning
consciousness. but remained in a cond.
tiou OF se1ni-consciousness throughout
the day
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-21
GEN. CARTER COHkENDS
FORT RILEY hANEUVERS
Gave Army Much Needed
Training inBig Movements

General William H Carter, Acting
Adjutant General OF the Army. has just
returned 10 The War Department from a
visit 10 1he general service and staff
college OF the army a. Fort Leayen-
worth. Kan, and the army maneuvers
at Fort Riley. Kan. In speaking today
or his trip. and particularly Of the army
maneuvers. General Carter said
The entire scheme of maEeuvers con
tempIated instruction in field opera
tious involving work from that Of the
simplest outpost and patrol duty up to
and including the battle maneuvers 0.
a division. The opportunities afforded
arms exceeded those OF any encampmeat
since the close Of the civil war
There was nc semblance Of sham bat
tie during the maneuvers at Fort Riley.
as the rules governing the operations
forbade any firing al short range The
general theory upon which all the prob
lens were based is that ;he fII value
OF these maueUyeFs is obtained when the
strategic march and development for ac-
tive combat has been completed. IL re
mains then for the umpjTes 10 decide
whether or no, maneuver has been sUc-
cessfuI. These rules. toget her with the
use OF srnokeIess powder have complete
ly Eliminated the theatrical effect whlcf.
is usually supposed 10 characterize oper-
atjols OF this sort.
Taken altogether the maueuvers
proved very instructive 10 all concerned
including the older officers and the sue
cess which attended this effort fully JUS
tife= the depart meut in making preuara-
tious fOr the annual recurrence CT ma
neuVers in various parts o: he country
Instruction obtained in two weeks in an
encampmenr OF This sort Is better than
can be obtained by working separately
for months az a time
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-21
GEN. STEWART MAKES HIS
STAFF APPOINTMENTS

HARRISBURG, Pa, Oct 2L-Gen.
Thomas J. Stewart. commander -iu-chief
of the Grand Army OF the Republic. to-
DAY announced the following appoint
ments on his staff
Adjutant general Gen. John W. Schall.
Post H. NorTistown. Pa.
Quartermasfer General. Charles Bur
rows. Post IS, New Jersey.
Assistant Adjutant General. J. H Hol-
comb. Post 81, Philadelphia. assigned to
duty al headquarters
Headquarters have been established in
independence Hall. Fifth and Chestnut
Stl sets. Philadelphia
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-21
USE DYNAMITE
TO BLOW UP POSTOFFICE
Robbers Secure All Available Cash and Stamps at French
town. New Jersey,

FLEMNGTON. y. J, Oct. 21.-The
posSofice at Frenchtown was broken
into at O'Clock this morning and the
large safe blown open with dynamite.
Fifty dollars in cash. all the Eostage
stamps. valued at about 5000. - order
blanks and lot Of valuable papers be
longing 10 Postmaster aaron p Karcb-
line was taken
Entrance vas effected by Tem- wing q
panel from the front door. The force of
the explosion completely demolished the
safe and everything in the room was
knocked askew- Two large holes were
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-21

Mr. Walsh was buying in the Interests $
Of the partners in the bank
Mr.. V-~,sh Is q heavy depositOT with
Us. he ated. and because OF his
standing I desired to interes, him in the
institution. With this purpose in view
I sold hH1 q portion of my personal
stock. has since taken a decided in
terest il he bank. Regarding a pros
pective change in the name Of the in
stitution. such d course has never even
been considered
Mr.. Johnson to Retire.
James ". johnson. who is shortly 10
retire from the position OF second vice
president of the bank, declared that he
had disposed Of none OF his stock. and
had no intention Of doing so.
7 shall remain OF the board OF direc-
tors as heretofore - he said. but l feel
that I am now entitled 10 some relief
from the arduous duties of the bank,
which have occupied my attention for
years. will probably retire from the
position which 1 now hold December l.
when viii go abroad with my family
am equally certain that Mr. HYDE does
not contemplate parting with any Of his
stock. and Will retain his connection
with the bank
Despite these deniaIs. there were
those yesterday who insisted that trans
fers OF stock OF the Riggs were being
made, and that ample ground existed
for the TumoTs which were in ciTcula-
ton. Several persons stated that they
had personal knowledge Of these trans
fers, and quoted the names Of the parties
IN the transactions