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The Washington times., 1902-02-12
ELKS' LION CUB NAMED
AFTER ADMIRAL GCHLEY
Orphans of Two Asylums
Visit Carnival.
PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE.
Marshall Bieber Exercising Care
Success of Affair Dac to Manager
Levitt-TOniEht Is Fratcrual Night
at Convention Hail.

Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley was
again honored last night. This time the
admiral is distinguished in having a small
fluffy baby lion barely three weeks old
named after him.
The announcement that it had been de-
cided to name the second baby lion at the
Elss' carnival after the hero of Santiago
was made last night by Past Exalted
Ruler John c. Maxwell. In an address to
the hundreds assembled in the spacious
Convention Hall he stated that more than
S,47S citizens had east ballots asking that
the little lion be called Schley.
MIR. maxwell also announced that Ad-
miral Dewey ran a close second. receiv-
ing votes to the number of $3.50, while
Lieutenant General Miles was third, with
$3.50 votes TO his credit
Net with Approval
The announcement that the little lion
would in the future be known as ''Schley"
evoked immense applause from the audi
ence, the wild animals in their cages, to-
getber with the sword fighters bell ring
ers, and "barkers," adding to the din AL
though it has not been definitely settled.
IL Is more than probable that the third
cub. lioness. will receive the name OF
Alice, in honor of President Roosevelt's
eldest daughter.
Yesterday was a gala day at the car
nigal. A hundred or more orphans of
the St. Joseph and st. Agnes Orphan
Asylums accepted the in .tation of the
E!ks to attend the carnival. They were
shown throughout the large hall and their
little pockets filed with sweetmeats.
After having seen all that could be seen
the little children gathered in a circle in
the centre of the hall and made the build
ing ring with number OF patriotic songs.
Later they showed their appreciation OF
the hospitality by giving three cheers for
the Els
The Tenth Night.
Last night witnessed the tenth evening
since the opening of the carnival, and
long before the exhibition was formally
opened crowds began to pass through the
front exits. By s o'clock the hall had
been filled and the crowd was increasing
every minute. Within a few minutes
every show had opened and the cries OF
the various "barkers' as they urged the
The Washington times., 1902-02-12
LAST OF INDUSTRIAL
COMMISSION REPORTS

which have arisen from iniunctiors care
lessiy issued by judges. who confuse chan
Gerry ard common law jurisdiction.
To Regulate Sale of Convict Goods.
statute to prevent intimidation at
Federal elections is recommended. Con-
gress is urged TO enact legislation TO pre-
vent the sale and Importation of convict
made goods from one State into another
without the consent of the State into
which the goods are imported, or where
they are sold. The report recommends
that Congress adopt a consistent code of
laws regulating employment in the rail-
road industry
The Commission recommends general
revision and codification of the immigra-
tion laws, including such verbal changes
as are necessary to make the existing
principles of legislation effective. Eff
fective inspection alCng the Mexican and
Canadian borders and an increase in the
head tax from 81 TO s. are recommended.
Favor Chinese Exclusion Law.
The Commissioners are in favor of the
exclusion and deportation of anarchists,
ana the continuance and renewal of the
Chinese exclusion laws. The introduction
Of administrative amendments. in order
evasion, and the framing Of such restric-
tive laws as will not hinder or interfere
with the Chinese trade are recommended.
Commissioners Penrose Bard. Gardner,
Bell, Lorimer, Kennedy, Litehman, and
farquhar dissented from the qualification
or the restriction OF Chinese immigration
on the ground that such qualification
would tend TO make the entrance of the
Chinese easier under the guise of encour-
aging commerce.
Enactment Of irrigation Laws.
The report recommends that the States
abandon the general property tax and
raise their revenues by taxing corpora
lions, incomes, and inheritances. supple
mented, if necessary, by indirect taxa
ton.
The Commission recommends that Con-
gress enact irrigation laws to provide for
the national control of sources of water
upon which two or more States may de-
pend for sources of irrigation. Compre-
hensive surveys of the arid regions and
estimates of the water supply available
for their reclamation and construction of
storage reservoirs and irrigation works
are recommended.
The Washington times., 1902-02-12
BRIDBGRO0M'S LOST
JEW ELS RECOVERED
Had Been Accidentally Left
in Public Conveyance.
Until He Was Well on His Way
tn the Southland.

Around a satchel that was yesterday
expressed to Mr.. G.. C. Thayer. at Char
lotte, N. c.. hangs a story of the loss and
recovery OF $4,000 worth of jewelry. and
loves oblivion to surroundings. which is
characteristic of the honeymoon.
Mr.. Thayer, it is stated. is from Bos
ton, and arrived in this city last week
with his bride for a brief stay. The cou-
pie put up at one of the city's most
famous obstetrics. and, after spending a
few days here enjoying their surround
ings and visiting friends. of whom they
have many, one of the most intimate of
them being Gen. George B. Williams, of
2121 Bancroft Place, they left the city
last Friday for the South. They called
public vehicle. and, with several small
satchels, left for the depot.
Left Jewels in Vehicle.
On arriving there the happy groom in
tent upon the comfort of his bride, en-
tirely overlooking small satchel contain
ing about $500 worth of jewels. and left
it in the vehicle. He did not discover his
loss until he had speeded far into the
lower part Of Virginia. when he immedi-
ately telegraphed his friend, General Will
liams.
The general located the operator of the
vehicle who admitted having found the
satchel. but refused to surrender it until
Detective Sergeants Weldon and Lacy
were called in.
Forwarded to Owner by Police.
The articles were taken to police head
quarters and turned over 80 Property
Clerk Kemp. On Geographic instructions
from the owner. the valuable package
was yesterday expressed to him at Char
lotte, N c.. where he will remain for
time previous to leaving for Florida.
Mr.. Thayer is said to be highly con-
nected in Boston, and q man Of large
means.
The Washington times., 1902-02-12
CUPID WIS SWIFTER
THAN IRAPE FATHER
Wedding Bells Clandestinely
Rung in Alexandra.
VI. Smith Marries Miss Chris
tine *. Cunningham, With
Whom He EIOped.

Fate smiled upon Joseph NJ. Smith and
Miss Christine X. Cunningham, both of
this city, the latter being daughter OF
Capt. a. P. Cunningham, special mes
senger to the Industrial Commission,
whose fortunes were linked together in
matrimony last evening in Alexandria.
The marriage of the young couple pre-
coded a dramatic scene enacted in po-
lice headquarters in Alexandria, and
brought to close a merry chase of a
fond though stern parent after his pretty
young daughter.
Bride Is But Sixteen.
The story of the chase and marriage is
intensified by the fact that the bride is
but sixteen years old, which discovery
has led to limitations that the whole
episode will result in an investigation
this morning before Mayor Simpson, of
the old Virginia town.
Young Smith is but little older than his
bride, and together with the latter he
will remain technically in custody of the
Alexandria police until this morning. so
that jhe complaint of Captain Cunning
ham, father Of the bride, that his daugh-
ter could not lawfully marry because of
her extreme youth. may be disposed Of.
Wedding bells had rung and the echo
had died away before Captain Cunning
ham learned the whereabouts of his
daughter. This was last night. some hours
after the marriage OF the girl to Smith.
The ceremony took place about O'Clock
yesterday afternoon, at the Second Pres
byterian Church In Alexandria, the Rev.
Frank ]. Brooke officiating. Shortly there
after the young couple left Alexandria,
going to the home OF Joseph Smith,
stepbrother OF the groom, located in
Alexandria County, Va, three miles
away.
EIOping Couple Located.
Toward midnight information was re-
ceiyed of the whereabouts of the couple,
and several officers started from Alexan-
dria in a hack for the home of Joseph
Smith, out in the county.
On arriving at the house OF Smith the
officers found the young couple asleep.
TIL young bride, when apprised of the
presence of the officers, consented TO go
back TO Alexandria. Smith accompanied
his wife of q few hours. and the party
reached Alexandria at 1880 o'clock this
morning. All went to police headquar-
tiers, where Captain Cunningham awaited
them.
Irnte Father Threatens Smith.
In the presence OF the entire party
Captain Cunningham declared that he
should shoot young Smith if reports are
to be believed Of the stormy interview.
Becoming excited, the father of the bride
suddenly arose from his chair and at
tempted to strike young Smith, but the
police interfered and quiet was restored
Threats were then made against Smith,
ID Is said by his father in law but for
the night the matter was rested when the
police requested the young couple to re-
main where they might be located because
of the promised investigation today.
Captain Cunningham lives at 647
Eleventh Street northeast. He is an old
resident of this city. Smith is a printer,
and works in the Bliss Building. In this
city. His bride is quite pretty and at
tractive.
The Washington times., 1902-02-12
POLITICS AND MRS. SOFFEL.
Influence May Prevent Her Paying
Penalty for Her Crime.

hay Prevent htF
Penalty for Her Crime.
PITTSBURG, Feb. 11.-By the manipu-
lation of shrewd politics. Mrs. Kate Sof-
fel, the wife of Warden Peter X. Soffel,
who aided the notorious Biddle brothers
to escape, and left her home and family
to fly with them. may never be tried. or,
il placed on trial. she will probably never
be imprisoned for her offence.
There is a widely circulated report in
political circles. which has a decided
favor of truth, that the Finn machine is
caring for Mrs. Soffel's case, under an
agreement with her relatives, who are
active in politics.
Warden Soffel, prior to the sensational
Biddle escape, was an avowed political
enemy of the Finn machine. During the
past few days he has been at the machine
headquarters quite regularly. and it is
said he has agreed to go along with the
ring rule for certain favors.
There are rumors of a pending recon-
Citation between Warden Soffel and the
woman who betrayed him. That Mrs.
Soffel is hopeful OF a reconciliation is not
improbable. But Warden Soffel emphat-
ically declared that he would do nothing
further for his wife than to see that she
was provided with legal counsel.
The Washington times., 1902-02-12
YOUNG ROOSEVELT
NOT PAST CRISIS
President Cheered by Re-
ports From the Sick Room.
LAD STILL DANGEROUSLY ILL.
Secretary Of the Navy Pays n VISIT
Vigil at the Boys Side still Main
tanned by His Hother-Patient Is
Resting Well.

The condition of Theodore Roose-
yelt, jr.. remains much the same. Dur
ing the day there was some slight i'm
provement, and In the evening it vas
said the boy was better than at the
same hour the evening before.
He is still dangerously i'll, however.
ed There is some fever. which is
1uctuating.
Indications at a late hour pointed
% an easy night.
The Washington times., 1902-02-12

GRoToN. Mass, Feb. 11.-Although at
a late hour it was announced that indica-
lions pointed to a good night for Theo-
dore Roosevelt, jr., there came the mes
sage also that the boy was not now be-
ginning to get well. by any means.
Still Dangerously Iii.
He is still very DANCE -ously ILL.," said
Secretary CorteIyou. There is some
fever, which is fuctuating. The crisis
! do not know about; neither can say
when It is expected
The physicians were closely watching
The boy at a late hour. DR.. Lambert viii
remain on duty all night, and Drs. Shat
tuck and Warren will be within call. AS
has been her custom. Mrs. Roosevelt
Sleeps where a word from the sick room
Will awaken her.
President With His Son.
The President was with his son during
the evening, and when he left for the
Gardner house it was with the under
standing that he would be awake until
after midnight, and should be called if
any changes were noted.
1t is said the boy has been fully con-
scious all day, and fell into a restful
siumber, which babe fair to continue for
some hours.
resume OF the statements received
from the sick room during the day elbows
the boys condition was relatively better
today than yesterday. Further advance
ment of pleurisy in the right lung has
OH nd &c i'm
provement in the condition of the left
lung.
Mny Leave GrOfon Soon.
II the Improvement is real and con-
tinues, The President Will leave Groton
On Thursday or Friday. His Charleston
trip broken off by the illness OF his son,
will again be taken up for consideration.
The President is understood to be anx-
icus to go South.
Secretary Long was a visitor at Groton
School today, and spent an hour with the
President. Mr.. Long arrived at Aver a
few minutes before / o'clock. and was
driven over to DR.. Peabody's home
President Roosevelt was at the infirmary
with his son and Mrs. Roosevelt. and
when informed OF the arrival of the Sec
rotary went to meet him.
Secretary Longs Visit.
When Mr.. Long had left the house he
said that he had called to tender the
President offers of his services in the
event of their being required. He had
been at his home in Hinsham, and as the
President was in Massachusetts thought
it his duty TO call upon him.
We talked of nothing in a political
way" said Mr.. Long. THE conversation
was largely about the illness OF young
Theodore. The President said his son had
Improved during the day and that he was
much encouraged by the change Mrs.
Roosevelt, the President said. was also
much cheered by the change in his condi-
ten They both have great hopes for the
Icy S recovery at no distant time"
No Talk of State Affairs.
Tho Secretary said that no matters OF
i;ate had been discussed during his call,
tlat there was no mention of the SchIey
controversy, and that he had not men
The Washington times., 1902-02-12

crowds into their respective shows rang
through the hall. The wild animal ex-
hihitions were gene through as usual,
and nothing happened to mar the pleasure
of the evening.
Owing TO the large number of persons
attending the exhibition since its open
ing Fire Marshal Biebqr has been busily
engaged. assisted by Foreman Nicholson
of Truck d, in arranging exits in the hall
in order that the crowds may be let out
as quickly as possible and without &C
clGent in case of 4 fire. Through the
work of both number of exits have been
established, and two or three OF the men
from Truck d Company visit the carni-
val every night in order to see that the
order forbidding the smoking of tobacco
in the hall has been carried out.
Fortunately. however, there has been
but one accident, and that not serious.
one of the .iiremen having been burned
about the hands slightly But the old
saying that AN ounce of prevention is
worth pound of cure is being strictly
adhered to by the officials of the Fire
Department.
Grateful to Mr.. Levitt.
The Ell's are grateful to Mr. Victor D.
Levitt. general manager of the carnival.
to whom much of the success of the big
affair is due. He took charge of Con-
vention Hall when it was a bare harm
and converted IL into bower of beauty.
His business ability made order spring
out of chaos. He erected all the booths.
and has charge of the various vaudeville
shows presented each night. If the Elks
do not present him with vote of thanks
but that is what they are going to do.
Tonight VIII be known fratp-nal
night at the carnival, and it is expected
that the attendance will be greatly in
creased Thursday night. another gala
night for the Elks will be Maryland night,
at which time large delegation OF the
best people on earth will journey from
The Monumental City to this city and
AXE in the features of the exhibition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-07
Mrs. T. Brooks Reed.

Mrs. T. Brooks Reed, aged 81, died at
her home on Boutelle avenue, Wednes-
day. She suffered an attack of typhoid
pneumonia. but a disease of the heart
was the direct cause of death, this be-
ing excited by the other disease. The
husband and two children. a daughter,
Miss Clara, who is a teacher in the
public schools of Massachusetts,, and
one son, Ralph, survive her. She was
a woman of most estimable character
and enjoyed a very large circle of
friends.
The funeral will be held at the house,
today, Rev. A. G. Pettingill officiating.
The remains will be taken to Riverside
by train for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-07
COLUMBIAN COUGH CURE

Is a combination OF pure drugs that
have been found to be the most eff
fcctive for the immediate relief and
quick cure of throat and lung dis
orders. coughs. colds, lasrippe. etc.
There is no new discovery Gbout
IL. Ii is simply u combination found
to be the best as result of the ex-
pcriments that have been going on for
a century. All the physicians in the
world have had colds to treat. and no
matter what they call the medicine
they administer. they are sure to pos
sess some. if not all, of the elements
In Columbian Cough Cure; that is pro-
viding they are competent and do the
best they can. When you buy Column
bian, you may depend upon it that you
are getting a standard medicine about
which there is no mystery, and which
Is the best modcrn( knowledge can pro-
duce. 25c a bottle.
Agency at Bcane's Drug store, Gar
diner, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-07
CoIby's Right Guard III.

Wendell G. Washburne of Colby, the
right guard of the Varsity football
team and one of the best men in the
squad. was moved to his home in
China. yesterday, in the ambulance Of
II. 3. Smell. He has been under the
weather for some time and has been
unable to work with the squad for sew
craI days. An attack of typhoid fever
is feared so he was moved to his home.
This will weaken the team great deal
for Washburre is considered the best
available man for his position although
there are some that are nearly as good.
He has worked very faithfully and was
playing his position very finely indeed.
1t is hoped that his illness will not
prove serious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-07
BOARD OF TRADE
Arranses for Dairy Conferenee-New
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Day.

A special meeting of the Board OF
Trade was held in the city govern
| ment rooms, last evening. the nrst
matter taken up was the Dairy confer
ence which will be held here in De-
ceember and the matter was generally
discussed. A committee of five was
appointed to interview the business
men in regard to offering prizes for
exhibits. This committee consists OF
p. s. Heald, f. p. Wyman. L. II. So
per, l.. G. Salisbury and II. L. Emery.
1t was also voted that the Chair APP
point committee to have charge or
the reception and Pres. Hill will do this
later.
A committee consisting of DIR. A.
Jolly. r. II. Union, G. F. Davies, l.. r.
Loud and w. A. Hager, was appointed
to meet the exhibitors at the armory
and render whatever assistance Is
needed.
Frank Redington offered to furnish.
free of cost, all the decorations that
will be needed for the reception and he
was made q committee of one to attend
to the same.
The fixed stopping places for the
electric cars came up for considerable
discussion and committee, consisting
of the mayor, Pres. Hill of the board
and Sec. Knauff, was appointed to ask
the company that the cars be stopped
anywhere between the Bay View and
Appleton street.
On motion of Mr.. Redington the
board voted to ask the city government
for the use of the rooms adjoining the
mayors office. Mr.. Redington. II. l..
Emery and Walter Reid was appoint
ed a committee to go before the city
government with the request. 1t was
also voted to have q. +. Davies letter
the door. Mr.. Davies said he would do
this at once and if the city govern
ment objected would remove the letter.
ing free of cost.
The matter of the discontinuancc of
the noon train on the narrow guage
and of having Merchants day for the
benefit of the people living in that sec
ton was referred to the committee on
railroads and transportation.
A committee, consisting of H. l..
Emery, l.. G. Salisbury and l.. II. So
per, was appointed TO provide water
ing trough for winter use.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-07
Search and Seizure Gases.

Ludger Eelanger and John Darviau
We're arraigned before Judge Shaw in
the municipal court. yesterday. on the
charge of search and seizure. both be-
ing represented by Fred w. Clair. The
former pleaded not guilty and waived
trial. He was found guilty and was
fined 500 and costs and appealed. The
latter plead noio contendere and was
also fined 300 and costs.
Warren Childes and James Kelley
were up on the charge of drunkenness
and We're fined So and costs each and
made arrangements TO settle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-07
COLBY-U. OF ME. GAME.
Special to Be Run from Waterville-A
Hard Game Expected.

The special train will be run over
from here to Bangor for the Maine
Colby game, Saturday, and will leave
this station at II O'Clock. The fair will
be S1.25 for the round trip to Bangor.
The game will be played in Orono and
those going on the special can go from
Bangor on the electrics. 1t is thought
that the train can be given a compare
lively clear track so that good time can
be made and the grounds reached be-
fore the game is called at 2.3O. A good
number of the students have signified
their intention of going over and there
will probably be as many more from
outside the college as there is great in
terest i'm the result for it may mean the
championship for Colby.
Colby is not feeling at all confident
over the game. The stories that have
reached here as to the crippled con-
dition of Maine have been taken with a
grain of salt. Maine ought to have
some good ones to go in their place.
Under most any condition hard game
is expected.
Colby has a hard luck stOrk of her
own to tell. Washbourne, her regular
guard will not be in the game. Captain
Keene is not in prime condition and
Cowing has a bad hand while Levine
has been limping around as the result
of a cut on his leg. But it is expected
that the regular team with the ex-
ception of Washbourne can be played.
The week has been one of hard work
for the squad, although perhaps not
quite SO fierce as that proceeding the
BowdOin game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-07

News was received, Wednesday. OF
the death OF Edwin F. Morton. which
occurred at the home of his son at
Reno. Nevada, Oct. 2S. Mr.. Morton
was born in Monmouth. April %, 1885.
For several years he was engaged IN
the shoe business in this town, IN the
building now occupied by the Winthrop
bakery. He married Miss Frances
Page of this town, who died In 1853. MT.
Morton went from winthrop to CALI
fornia and from there to Nevada. IN
which state he resided until his death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-07
SnelI-IreIand.

Miss LeOra Ireland, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Willis Ireland of Benton, was
united in marriage Wednesday eve
ming at s o'clock to Walter Smell of this
town. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. G. r. Palmer, pastor of the
Methodist church, at the home of the
brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Smell
are well known here, and have many
friends who will join in wishing them
much happiness. The groom is en-
ployed at the Hollingsworth & Whitney
Cos. plant in Winslow. They will re-
side in this place.