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Evening journal., 1902-01-24
ADDRESS ASKED FROM GEN. WILSON
DUPONT Post Veterans isk Tho Regular
Army Officer to Recall War Memories

General James H. Wilson has been
invited to address veterans of DUPONT
Post. G. A. r.. at the exercises in cele-
bratiOn of the posts twenty-second
anniversary. to be held on the evening
of February A. In addition to the ad-
dress by General Wilson, a program Of
musical and literary selections will be
presented by good talent. 1t is pro-
posed TO make the exercises the most
interesting in the posts history.
Evening journal., 1902-01-24
slent IN a Blaz np Rsd

Mr.. and Mrs William B. Weldin, of
No. 322 Seventh avenue. were awakened
early yesterday morning by their bed
being in flames. A lamp exploded
while they were sleeping, and the burn
ing oil set fire TO the bed. Mr.. Wei
din called his son. Grant, who was in
another room. and together they ex-
tingliished the flames.
Evening journal., 1902-01-24
Rnlldinr an ontieaI ParIor

Charles NJ Banks, ieweler and opti-
clan. No. 6l5 Market street, is having
an optical parlor built in the rear of
his store. which when finished. will
be one of the most complete I'm the
city. Since adding this department to
his store. Mr. Banks has enjoyed much
of the city's trade in this line.
Evening journal., 1902-01-24
Figures in Philadelphia Arrests

Secret Service Agent Griffin, who
has been in this city trying to get in
formation that will lead to the arrest
of makers of bogus money that has
been circulated in New Castle. figures
in the arrest of three Italians in Plhila-
delphia on a charge Of passing bogus
silver dollars. The spurious coins are
similar to Those circulated by George
Davis in New Castle, to which charge
he pleaded guilty.
Evening journal., 1902-01-24
New Engines for Freight Trains

New engines arc being placed in SER
vice on the p, w. & b. railroad for
freight traffic. and much faster time
hereafter will be made. These engines
we're formerly used on the fast express
trains, but something faster was made
and the old ones were sent TO the shops
to be transformed into freight locomo-
ltives.
Evening journal., 1902-01-24
TRUSTEES VISIT NEW CISTLE
For Purpose Of Inspecting Effects Of Old
Jail There

Trustees OF the New Castle County
WOrkhouse visited New Castle in a
body this morning, for the purpose of
inspecting the effects of the Jail build
ing, which were ordered sold by the
Levy Court.
There is talk THAT the whipping post,
pillOry and gallOws will be burned.
Evening journal., 1902-01-24
HORSES FOUND; BODY MISSING
Dead Animals Washed Into Meadow Along
the Greek

On the John Murphy meadow. oppo-
site the DUPONT powder mills. the two
horses that were drowned while being
driven across the Brandywine last
Wednesday. were found yesterday af-
ternoOn. The body of George Douglas
Brown. the colored man who was driv-
ing the team has not been recovered.
The horses and wagon belonged to
William Forbes
Evening journal., 1902-01-24
.STOCK-TAKING REVEALS BAR
GAINS

In groceries at Lynch's. Keystone Sill
ver-WIhite Gelatine. reduced from 15c
TO 10c package; COxs Edinburgh Celia
tine, re. package; Mothers Gelatine
and Thayer's instantaneous Gelatine
Be. package; Tm-Phosa. Sc bottle
Leader Milk, Sc. can; Hasty Lunch
Chocolate reduced from 15c. to sc
package; Large cans Bartlett Pears
Sc: Children's Brooms, &C. Lynch's
Madison and Fourth streets King anc
Eighth streets.
Evening journal., 1902-01-24
ProbabIy Preyented a Wreek

Willard f. Gregg, day man at Mar
ket street bridge. together with a COM
panion. discovered an overturned box
car on the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road near Kiamensi yetcrday, which
had been blown over by tlhe wind. With
much difficulty they removed the great
er part of the car. which was badly
broken up, and had Just left the scene
when a passenger train came along.
Evening journal., 1902-01-24
Where Trinity People Nav Buy

The members of the Committee of
the Mckinley Memorial Fund, for the
sale of tickets in Trinity Church, are
Miss Sophie NAPLES, No. 1901 Pennsyl-
vania avenue, and Mrs. Edward T..
Candy. No. 1912 Delaware avenue.
Evening journal., 1902-01-24
Died in a HosnltaI

Mrs. George f. Jackson. of Altoona,
Pa. died in the German Hospital. Phil
adelphia. on Wednesday afternoon. She
formerly lived i'm Wilmington. and
was the sister of Mrs. Joseph Davidson
and J. S. Jones.
Evening journal., 1902-01-24
rn Rnild New shon

Building Inspector Cassidy issued to
James Watson this morning a permit
to build wheelwright shop at the
corner of Thirtieth and Market streets.
The building is to replace the one re-
Gently destroyed by fire.
Evening journal., 1902-01-24
Bridge Carried Away by Flood

The recent freshet carried away a
bridge over White Clay creek at Red
Mil Levy Court Commissioners Chan
dler. Ewaut Elicit and Mealey will
visit the bridge site this afternoon and
arrange to replace the structure.
Evening journal., 1902-01-24
Tugboat in for Repairs

The tugboat Amanda Powell has
gone into the yards of the Pusey and
Jones Company for a general over
hauling. She was placed on the marine
railway yesterday.
Evening journal., 1902-01-24
Democrats win Give Smoker

On the evening Of January 80. the
Bayard Legion will give a smoker TO
its members in the club rooms. No. 607
Shipley street Henry Long, John Dun
bar. NJ. "A. Cooney. II. c. Bendere and
j. J. May constitute the Committee of
Arrangements.
Evening journal., 1902-01-24
Bauer Quintet Formed

e. l.. Bauer has organized the Bauer
Quintet, and is ready for engage
ments. Tho members are Mr. Bauer.
violin. W. J.. NJ. 5. Brown, piano;
c. Edwards. .cornet; II. Beggs. clarionet,
and C. flanagan, flute. The talent is
said TO be the best in the city's musical
circles.
Evening journal., 1902-01-24
MANY Persons Reported DROWNED

Brussels Jap. 2l-It is reported here
that an unknown steamer. believed to be
a Britisher. stranded i'm the Scheldt, near
Nlissingen, Netherlands. during fog to-
day. sank. It is feared that many per-
sons went down with the steamer.
Evening journal., 1902-01-24

There was hearing in the Mitchell
bankruptcy case in the Office of Arthur
w. Spruance yesterday.
Evening journal., 1902-01-24
EIrs pestroYs Winona Properly

Winona, Miss. Jan. 2i.-tre started
here early this morning. Several bust
ness houses have already been burned.
Evening journal., 1902-01-24
FREE CANDY.

Wintergreen and peppermint candy
will be given away Wednesday (22d)
and Saturday (25th). Grand Union
Tea Co.. 500 King St.
Evening journal., 1902-01-24

GOals from the held-ShanOnn, A.
Newell, 3. Miller. ?. Goals from Of
fenses -Tierncy. i Referee. Potts
Newell
J. Austin Ellison is coaching The
teams.
Evening journal., 1902-01-24
FIRST TEAM WINS OUT
Defeats Second Of the BrOWnSOn by Score
Of lS 10

First and Second basketball teams of
the Brownson Library Association
played an interesting game last night.
the first team winning by the score OF
is to /. The lineup of the teams was
F,lIotro.
Evening journal., 1902-01-24

INSURE YOUR LIFE WITH
Allaband's Anodyne Expectorant.
The Washington times., 1902-06-22

Meanwhile he proceeded to secure his
tickets and passports and a letter to
the American ambassador. and when the
st. Louis sailed with him aboard, he car
ried such papers with him.
The fact that the old darky has actu-
ally departed for London, bearing the
long since shorn locks of the King and
determined to restore them according to
his promise of more than forty years
ago. opens up \ picturesque and inter-
esting field for speculation. And those
who are aware OF the fact that Louis
is en- route for London, and know what
his mission is. are wondering over what
Of an impression he will make.
The idea Of the old darky. crossing
an ocean and bent upon entering what
will probably be one of the most splen-
did affairs of modern times, is at least
unique. And those who are given to
allowing fancy free rein. will have a
hard choice to decide, in thinking of
Louis and his journey, between two pic
tures-one showing the old fellow we'll
received by the King and taken up by
the diplomats, generals, princes and the
like. and the other showing him lonely
and broken-hearted in a strange land
amid boisterous housands-ignored by
the King, laughed at by the lesser lum-
inaries Of the coronation ceremonies,
and turned out of doors by the guards
and will await with interest fortunes
verdict concerning him
The Washington times., 1902-06-22
ODD FACTS ABOUT LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

fines were still further reduced in 1916.
The President OF the Senate and the
Speaker Of the House, however. might
for good cause remit the penalty in
whole or in part. No book was to be is
sued within ten days of the termination
of a session of Congress, and all books
were to be returned five days before ad-
journment.
THE catalogue OF books purchased
after the destruction of the Library by
the English in 1914 was prepared by
Thomas jefferson. and bears the title
Catalogue of the Library OF the United
States The system of classification
used was prepared by Jefferson, and
based upon Lord Bacons division Of
knowledge. and this system was main
tanned in the arrangement of the books
on the shelves and in the catalogues Of
the Library till 1854.
1T is an interesting circumstance not
generally known that a fire broke out
in one of the galleries OF the Library on
the evening OF December %. 1925. Ed
ward Everett. on his way home from
an evening party, was the first to notice
the fire, and he and Daniel Webster.
with other members of Congress. helped
to extinguish it, Only few books were
destroyed.
The first general catalogue printed
after the disastrous fire of 1851, which
only left the Library 10000 out of 3d.
600 volumes. was Issued in 1851. and was
arranged. like the former catalogue.
upon the system of classification adopt
ed by Jefferson. 1t was a bulky volume
of 1888 pages, distributing the titles OF
the books through series of 179 alpha-
bets. This system of classification.
though maintained with notifications IN
the arrangement of the books upcn the
shelves. was abandoned in the next gem
eral catalogue, published at the end OF
1864. which was arranged as an alpha
betical-author catalogue"
The Washington times., 1902-06-22

rian and for contingent expenses.
amounting to little over $1,000, COM
prise the whole sum appropriated for
the support of the Library prior to its
destruction by the British soldiers, Au-
gust "a. 1914, and of this sum from 1000
to $1,000 had not then been expended.
John Beckley remained in charge OF the
Library until his death, April 8. 1907,
and on November Z, of the same year
Patrick Magruder. of Virginia, previous
ly elected clerk of the House OF Repre-
sentatives, was appointed Librarian by
President Jefferson.
by the act of January &c. 1902, the
President of the Senate and the Speaker
of the House were empowered to estab-
lish such regulations and restrictions in
relation to the said Library as to them
shall seem proper. and from time to
time to alter or amend the same; pro-
ysded, that no regulations shall be made
repugnant to any provision contained in
this act
Some OF the rules and regulations as
printed in the catalogue OF 1908. and in
an amended and revised form in the
catalogue of 1875, are curious and
amusing, and seem to have been de-
signed to safeguard and restrict the use
of the books rather than to provide for
their free use. A folio was to be re-
turned within three weeks, quarto
within two, and an octave or duodecimo
within one. No member was to receive
more than one folio, one quarto. or two
ovtayos or duodecimos within the terms
afresaid. unless when so connected as
to be otherwise useless
The Penalties for the detention of a
book beyond the time allowed for
folio were severe: For n fclio SO per
day; for a quarto 81, and for an octave.
81. This was modified in the revision of
1872 to 81 for folio, 80 cents for
quarto, and % cents for an octave. The
The Washington times., 1902-06-22
dTHE Darby BARBER AND THE PRINCE or WALESD

serve at all, they might have been
strangers. or. at best. mere casual ac-
quaintances. But the observation which
he did make paved the way for other
observations, and these, in turn - to
make long story short-led up to O
elimination, which was spoken by Louis
and which was this:
Il am going to save this pretty hair
and bring It to you when you get that
King job"
Following that elimination there were
q few other incidents, such as an effort
on the part of a passenger whose face
showed a three days beard. to have
the prince hurried out, and a solicita-
ton on the part of dusky young boot
black to shine the princes shoes-and
then the hairs which had gotten down
the back OF the princes neck were
sought out. the towels removed from
about his neck, and the audience brought
to a successful close.
Whittier the prince went after he get
off the boat Louis never knew, except
in a general way. For one or another
OF those simple reasons which so often
separate friends Louis and the prince
were separated, and saw each other no
more.
This separation. however, did not di-
minish the warmth of the attachment
Louis felt for his old friend. Which
said fact is indicated that for forty
years and more he has been constantly
referring and talking of the King and
their meeting on the beat, and saving
that Kings shorn locks till time of
restoration should come.
When Victoria died. Louis Immediate
ly bethought himself of those locks and
his promise. At that time. however, cir.
Gumstances were not propitious for Its
redemption, and Louis concluded to wait
little and delight the prince that was
with a surprise that would outshine
whatever other surprises others might
bring to the coronation.
The Washington times., 1902-06-22

message to him, and in response to that
message Louis shortly joined the prince.
OF this meeting there is no standard
historical account. But though the ver-
sions vary, they are all interesting.
One says that when Louis appeared, the
prince performed bow which his suite
up to that time believed only one OF
royal blood could perform, and that
forthwith Louis responded with one that
found effort. Another says that when
Louis entered, he entered at a cake
walk, with a razor behind his ear, E
towel on his arm, pair of scissors and
hairbrush and comb in one hand and
q cup filed with shaving lather in tho
ether - and then and there laid the
foundation of rag-time's present for
tune. And still another declares that
the meeting was very formal on both
sides, and without any hint. of the warm
relationship that was to shortly spring
up between the distinguished two.
But, whatever the truth of history
may be with regard to that meeting
they did meet. and pretty soon there
after there came to pass a tableau like
unto those which may be seen on Satur-
DAY evenings, particularly in any one
of those establishments whose sign is
a pole striped red. white and blue-the
prince wearing towel round his neck
and a meek expression over his coun-
tenance, and Louis standing over him,
combing his hair up and shipping away
at the ends thereof
Pretty good head of hair, sir" men
toned Louis as he shipped; pretty
thick. Do you take after your pa or
your MAJ"
Upon that sir observation that
tribute OF the princes hair,
the whole ma turned. II he had In
.i9'ci a.. hair tonic was needed, he
and tha present K might be mortal
enemies s.aay II hc had failed to OBJ
The Washington times., 1902-06-22
The Departure Of Lady Pauncefote and Her Daueh-
ters Leaves Void in Diplomatic Circ1es-He1d
High Place in the Regard and Esteem of All
Washington-Th Late Ambassador Endeared
to Young People by His Kindness ~ ~ ~ "
Mrs. BROMLEY.

With the passing Of Lord Pauncefote
the British embassy has ceased for the
time to be more than the temporary
homo of the bereaved gentlewomen who
have lost a husband and father.
The handsome old English brick on
Connecticut Avenue that for years past
has been a hospitable center for official
and diplomatic society bears on its ex-
terror the impress of the sorrow within.
The window curtains are lowered, and
there is no sign of the old-time cheeri-
ness and hustle about the entrance
way.
With family of four charming
daughters and a staff of popular at
taches, the ambassador and his wife
kept up. with true British hospitality,
all the social traditions of their coun-
try, as well as the entertainments Gus
tomary to ours. They celebrated with
loyal spirit the Queens birthday, but
they also paid graceful tribute to our
own Fourth of July. Christmas, with its
English plum-pudding. toasts, and merry
customs. was great feast day at the
embassy, and the yule-tide festivities al
ways included a Sir Roger do Coveriy
dance-that famous old English lit that
answers to our Virginia reel.
The ballroom is one of the largest in
Washington. but it was by no means re-
Co.
and her daughters used it for their sit
ting room and entertained their personal
friends there in the spring before leav-
ing for the seashore and In the early au-
tumn after their return. The furniture
was covered with gay chintz to match
the curtain draperies; the floors were
polished until they reflected shadows like
a pool and there were always English
primroses and other garden posies set
The Washington times., 1902-06-22

about in bowls on the cabinets and ta-
bles at every restful turn.
The ballroom had still another use for
the ambassador, when the tricycle. first
came in vogue. The story went in those
days that he learned to ride his wheel in
the big room before venturing on the
street. We all remember seeing him,
later on, spinning along Connecticut
Avenue and through the country lanes.
Lord Pauncefote was an enthusiastic ad-
vocate of the tricycle. and frequently
coaxed his wife to join him on his daily
rides. The young ladies were devotees
Of the bicycle in its early days of pop
ularlty, and frequently made up a fam
lily party for mornings outing in the
country.
Every year OF their residence in
Washington the ambassador and Lady
Pauncefote gave a brilliant series of
state banquets in honor of official dig
nitaries and the Diplomatic Corps. At
these functions the table was decorated
by fashionable florists and the guests
were served from government silver
that once belonged to his majesty
George ". There were countless other
dinners that never found their way into
the society columns-delightfully infor-
NAL affairs at which the guests were the
young people of society, the friends of
the daughters Of the house. Lord and
Lady Pauncefote were very popular
with the younger set, and their interest
in their pleasure was not the least of
their lovable traits. The ambassador
took paternal interest in the young
men of his staff and entertained them
every Sunday night at genuine English
home dinner.
For some years past Lady Pauncefote
has been an invalid and the duties of
chatelaine have devolved upon the eld-
est daughter of the house, the Hon
orable Maud. Like her younger sisters,
The Washington times., 1902-06-22

Pauncefote, who himself accompanied
her upon the piano.
She was the first bride to be married
from the embassy since its erection by
the British government over quarter
of century ago.
There are gay times coming again for
the big house over which Great Britain
has set her coat-of-arms. There will
be feasts of the "eat. drink, and be
merry" sort, in the future as in the
The Washington times., 1902-06-22
Hon. SYBIL PAUNCEFOTE.

she has always been thoroughly well
liked here. The four sisters are we'll
informed. agreeable, and lovable girls,
who have lent themselves with genuine
interest to the pleasures and plans OF
the younger people about them. They
could ride and play outdoor games and
dance and universe interestingly and
have been always, since their first com
ing to Washington, in great social de-
mand.
This popularity was shared by Lady
Pauncefote to SO great an extent that
when it was rumored year or two ago
that the ambassador was about to be
retired Lady Pauncefote's American
friends presented her a souvenir of her
very hospitable reign at the embassy,
which added much to the pleasure of
resident as well as official society. The
gift was a diamond pendant. accompa-
MED by white bound volume contain
ing the autographs of the donors. who
numbered nearly 100. Owing to the de-
sire Of these ladies to make the gift
distinctly an American souvenir
and lasting evidence OF her popularity
with the women of this country, none of
Lady Pauncefote's associates of the
diplomatic circle were included in its
purchase.
Two years ago the Honorable Lillian,
third daughter of Lord and Lady Paunce-
fote, was married to Mr.. Robert Brom-
ley at st. Johns Church. Some Of the
most famous weddings of the Capital
during the last half century and more
have been performed within the time
honored walls of the old church. but no
bride in its brilliant annals ever created |
such worldwide interest as the tall, |
graceful English girl who stood before
its altar that February noon. The we'd
ding gown was a splendid creation of
white satin and lace. which was made in
London and which the bride wore when
presented to Queen Victoria the follow
ing spring. A court train four yards
long, with little page to carry It, was
The Washington times., 1902-06-22
Fear More Fatal Than Microbes.

Fear causes moro disease than do
microbes, more deaths than famine,
more failure than panics, it costs more
than war. is always q failure and Is
never necessary. Fear weakens the
hearts action, induces congestion. in
vites Indigestion. produces poison
through decomposing foods. and is thus
the mother of auto-poisonng. which
either directly causes or greatly aids In
the production OF quite 80 per cent OF
all our diseases.-Health.
The Washington times., 1902-06-22
.tVT is interesting to note in con-
nection with the card catalogue
i now in course of compilation"

nection with the card catalogue
now in course of compilation" ;"
remarked Mr.. David Hutchinson,
! superintendent of the reading room OF
the Library of Congress. "the character
of the books whose titles are given In
the first catalogue of the Library is
sued in April, 1902 Senator Mitchell,
in a report from the Senate Library
Committee. January 20, 1906. states that
the aim in purchasing books should be
to furnish the Library with such mate
rials as will enable statesmen to De
correct in their Investigations, and by
becoming display of erudition and re-
search give a higher dignity and a
brighter luster to truth.
1.-The wide range of subjects covered by
the small collection of less than 1000
volumes shows that a well-directed ef-
fort was made to place in the Library
the best standard works on law. arch
aeology. history, geography, politics, po
lltical economy, theology, and transla-
tions OF the Greek and Roman classics.
Light reading is represented by set
of the British essayists. Fiction is en-
tirely absent. and the only poet admit
ted is Burns. Four other catalogues
were issued between this date and 1872.
the last catalogue printed prior to the
destruction of the Library in 1914. The
catalogue published in 1912 filled 101
octave pages. and contained the titles
of 3076 volumes and SO maps, charts,
and plans. AS this catalogue was print
ed toward the end OF the year, it gives
approximately the contents OF the Lii
brary when II was destroyed eighteen
months later. An additional appropria-
tion OF $1,000 yearly for five years was
made February 81. 1906, and a similar
sum December 6. 1911. These three ap-
priations OF 5000 each. with annual ap-
propriations for the salary OF the Libra
The Washington times., 1902-06-22

past; there will be music and joyous
laughter and the sounds of the merry
dance, but for those who knew and es-
teemed the ambassador and his family It
they can be among those present.
without giving a thought of loving SYM
pathy for the sorrowing widow and
daughters who spent so many happy
years under its happy roof tree. and who
will pass from under it in few days.