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The Washington times., 1902-10-19
HOWARD BR1cE.

course was established last year, but
probably owing to the fact that few
persons knew of it, little practical bene-
fit was derived from 1t.
The chief advantages Of this one-year
class at the Business are the opportu-
mites it offers for young men and wom-
en- to secure comprehensive education
In two widely separated branches in the
same period-four years-that Is ordi-
narily required to obtain complete
academic or scientific course in any Of
the other high schools. The successful
completion of the course also entities
the pupil to a diploma.
Ordinarily the pupils Of the high
schools, with the exception Of the Busi-
ness, are required to spend four years
in the one school, grinding away at the
same studies, before they can secure
diploma. In the case Of young people
who desire practical business education,
as well as good general knowledge of
an academic or scientific course, but who
have not the time at their disposal to
spend the time required to take both
courses, this special course at the Busi-
ness is one OF the most convenient and
helpful things In the entire high school
tor
The Washington times., 1902-10-19
Two Class Reunions.

The graduating class of 1902 will hold
reunion and business meeting in the
assembly hall of the school tomorrow
large number Of the class members
will be present. and a highly enjoyable
evening is anticipated. 1t has now been
several months since the class of 1902
held a reunion. Mr.. Fred Burns Camp
bell. the president Of the class, has ar
ranged an attractive program for the
evening
The Washington times., 1902-10-19
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL.

n n UGH interest is being manifested
|" at Central over the coming in
i ter-high school championship
football games. More interest
is being taken in the athletic move
ments at the school than during any other
previous year. Everyone has the foot
The Washington times., 1902-10-19
EASTERN HIGH SCHOOL.

.laI IKE the Arab they folded their
tents and silently stole away"
IL The residents OF Capitol Hill
have come to look upon the
general exodus of male students from the
Eastern High School much in this fash-
The Washington times., 1902-10-19
BUSINESS HIGH SCHOOL.

~ NE of the most unique features
of the curriculum at the Busi-
~ ness High School this year is
the special section, one
year course provided for pupils who
have attended any of the other high
schools for three years. This special
The Washington times., 1902-10-19

strangers seized his companion tightly
by the arm, and almost shouted:
'Say, that's it. amt it?"
"What?''
why, the Library. that place we're
goin' to"
Misleading Information.
The cadet turned to the rustics. "Yes,
that's the Congressional Library" he
said. This is the place you get off
Just walk UP to that center door. and
you will find guide there to show you
around He pressed the button for the
car to stop,
Il thought that was the buildin', Jake
knowed it by picture l saw the other
day" The rural citizen was elated at
his success in picking out the place.
THAT statue out in front there looks
like Abe Lincoln-it's him, amt it?''
asked the second of the visitors, as they
stepped from the car.
NO" replied the cadet. ut is not.
That is jeff Davis
And the car with it's crowd of laughing
passengers disappeared rapidly down
the street.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-21
Purincation before DeveIopment.

For the District Of Columbia a good factory
law should lc passed. and, as a powerful in
direct and TO such laws. provision should De
made 90 torn the inhabited alleys. the Existence
Of which ls rerrCacl 90 our Capital Citv. into
minor streets. where the inhabitants can live
under conditions favorable 10 health and
mOIa-s--lLe Presidents Message.
The slums of tie city. now more numerous
ana IN a more dis graceful condition than most
residents of Washington have any idea Of should
oe wiped out It Is q disgrace 70 our civilization
that slums exists snator James Mcmillan.
No part os the Greater Washing
ton can be safely built upon a rotten
foundation Mr.. Roosevelt and the
chairman Of the Senate District Com
mittee are in accord on the matter
of local crusade for publication.
When Washingtonians get AT the
real problem of development. after
the process of digestion which seems
TO be in progress. tire slum question
is one that demands early considera-
ton.
There is no room in the city for
such contrasts as foul alleyways and
parking system embracing the
beauties Of "a paradise. The spirit
that labors for the realization of the
Identification project should al the
same time strive for the elimination
of the slum quarters.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-21
MISS GRACE THORNE.
In Arizona " at the Columbia.

among theatreEoers- We cannot always
be a. the point Of greatest achievement.
Ar has its growth in lie and life is
changed not always for the best. seem
l"gt, or Tor the highest but the general
tendency is for Improvement. We have
many plays and many dramatists. / think
so often. in reading these plays that are
written nowadays. that the drmatist is
stopping at every line 60 admire himself
He turns TO his audience and SAYS. How
beautiful All, there is the difference
between the true poet and the man who
writes for effect"
The lafayette stock Company manage
ment announces revivaIs OF the following
plays in the near future. Fedora. D."
Blue Jeans. The Tree Of KnowIedga %
The Adventures Of Lady Ursula Car
men 80 Colonial Girl. 90 Under the Pei
Robe Madame Sans Gene" Tanning
Of the Shrew. Brother Oalcsrs.'' The
Merchant Of Venice" The Silver King"
and "A Young Wife"
Charles Kent. a frst-class actor who
was seen here a few weeks aeo with
James X Hackett. has been engaged to
play the role In The Climbers" that was
originated b. Frank Worthlng.
Blanche Bates resumed her tour iu
Under Two Flags" last night The ac-
tress has wholly recovered from her re-
cent illness. Eugene Ormonde viii on
tnue TO play BERTHE Cecil with Miss
Bates. If Under Two Flags" comes 10
Washington the two chief players are
certain 20 receive rousing reception
from their many admirers who recall
their work win The Lafayet Stock Com
pauy Of last season.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-21
The states Militia.

Great interest attaches 10 the -es-
sion Of tEe National Guard Assnria-
ton now being held in this citv. The
proposition 10 convert the militia or
CARNATIONS of the several States into
q reserve force for the Federal Gov
crnmont Is one that is likely to- cause
q great deal of discussion. The readf-
ness with which the State soldiers
volunteered for national service I'm the
late war with Spain IS regarded by
certain mili'u-r authorities as show
ing that the feCeraIizatiou of the cfti-
Ez7 soldicry IS uuLecessary.
However the question NAV be even
t"1iiy decided by the militia orgauiza-
tioH itself and by Congress. the com-
Try is proud of .he National Guards
Ihen- There is reason to believe that
obey VIII ever Ice ready 10 respond TO
"a governmental cali in the hour of
danger. Their enthusiastic mobiIils-
ton during the recent minor crisis
WAS ample proof that they are Amer
lean 10 the core and 5hat i'm estfm,f-
ing Che fighting strength Of the ma
ton they must bee given prominent
place.
IN State scrsicc- too, 'hey have fire.
qucntly demonstrated their degotion
TO thc public veal in the suppression
OF riot and iu checking incfpcut rebel
lion They have been solIierIy and inn
bueG with patriotism. discardfno
prejudices born of association and
sympa1hies intuitivc to uphold the
fabric Of social order. without which
there can be no effective government
State or national.
The National Guardsmcu are vel
come 10 the Ca,ital and the wish is
expressed that their deliberations
may result IN the greatest good 10
their organization and to the couu-
try at large
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-21
VI UN SEY

ers turn I'm their graves. they must
be revolving at a great rate iust now.
The young woman did her best to
start a Crusade against candy. She
went into a store and began to smash
candy jars, which is much easier than
knocking i'm the heads of beer kegs.
1T is a sort of bindergarten smashing
lesson But "a policeman come in before
she had gone very far and stopped
the performance, and took her into
custody: and before she was allowed
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-21

4 young woman an Binghamtou.
New York. inspired by the example
Of Mrs Nation, began the other dav
what she called crusade against
candy stores.
Any sort OF a movement is a ,ru-
SADIE in these days. BY and by we
shall have the term applied to the
war against rodcdts waged by some
body's patent rattrap. If anything Of
that sort could make the Oh Crusad-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-21
Communicable Caution.

It was at a restaurant. and the town
mouse and the country mouse were dining
together, both about equally afraid o. do
ing something which would not seem gen
teel to the ether. The town mouse did
not want the country mouse 20 know that
she usually dined at home. and the coun-
try mouse did not want the town mouse to
suspect that when she came TO the city
she usually brought her lunch in a paper
bag.
which viii you have. ladies'? asked
the urbane waiter, holding forth menu
with two French soups at the head OF it,
The names might as wen have been Greek
for all that the town mouse could pro-
nounce. but she thought a moment. and
then said with dignity.
1T is iunateriaI TO me-"
The country mouse was dazed. but she
rose to the occasion
"IH take some Of the immateriaI too.
please"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-21
ALONG THE SKIRMISH LINE.
L. Inmlnrnt Dnneer.

The FIRE department had succeeded in
controlling the condagration. and coura-
seoUs resruers had hauled the actors out
from under heaps Of debris made up Of
stage scenery. Louis Quinza furniture.
and a real buzz-saw. The lips Of the star
moved feebly
Keep up your courage" said the doc
tor. cheeringly. There's nothing the
matter but compound fracture of the
left arm. three ribs brokar, and concus-
sion Of the brain"
"Bosh," whispered the actor with
faint contraction Of the brows. Els the
scenery damaged so that the production
win be spoutg"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-21

Il assure you, my dear sir said the
smooth citizen. Ct sympathize with your
point Of view entirely; INDEED I DO"
Much you dor growled the bill col
lcctOr. Il don't see any signs"
i have every reason to syUpathizo with
you" pursued the other. purrinzly. Il
would give ANYTHING Il I could collect
some Of the money that I feel 1 owe TO
myself but if can't get il how 90 you
suppose you CAM"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-21
safety in Publicity.


The volume OF Industrial securities ere
aled or authorized during the year just
closing approaches the uuheard-of figure
Of nearly $1,000 C00.OC0 Il is TO be hoped
that the mass Of these are c0uservatfveIv
capitalized. but in Justice 20 investors
there should be enforced publicity Of the
accounts OF this class OF corporations.
just as railways are compelled 10 make
periodic reports.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-21
How IL ENns Done.

And was that real estate man as good
as his word2 You said he promised that
if you gave up your situation he would
make a place for yaU-"
'M-yes, perhaps he was. from his point
OF view But the fae5 is. If he made any
place for me it was a hole. and feel now
like pulling in the hole"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-21

a New Jersey Assemblyman de-
clares that the bite of mosquitoes is
Il sure cure for rheumatism. Mayhap
there is an Interior motive in this
Perhaps the JerseymaH hopes to de-
plete the mosquito stock by creating
a demand for the insects as house
hold pets.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-21

Mr. Bird 5. Colar saws that he is too
good for the machine and too wicked
for the refOrmors; but ne has not yet
stated ON vhicE side OF the fence ne
intends TO futtec down.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-21

It is said that the Court at BucIling-
ham Palace is practically manIess- Il
seems as if one might almost as well
live i'm Massachusetts and be done
with it.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-21

Most people have, AT one time or an
other. been filed with irrational rage
against persons who defended them so
vehemenIy that the general public was
thoroughly awakened 20 the fact that the
defence was needed.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-21
RntbBone us r. IIumorIst.


EN-DLrectcr OF Posts Rathboae isn't
deficient Do humor. His charging up to
DIS L'siolhee accounts fifty pairs cf socks
as fifty feet Of hose attests this nroarsi-
ton Rathboue ought 10 join the para
graIhers. association IL me succeeds ia
clearing his record Of all suspicion OF
cTOOErirCEE
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-21

The rUmor that Mr.. New is to take
Secretary Hitchcock's place may have
originated in the tendency which has
been observed in the Presidents
mind to make this a monosyllabic
(nLirnt
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-21

The Indians may not do amy ghost
dancing for little while, but if Mr.
Indian Commissioner Jones were to
prOmulgate his order in person it is
quite possible that he would.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-21

.'.-4..H.sate 0.il.llel-J
The French press c0mmcnds the Presi-
Dents message for IFS sanity We owe
this peculiar compliment to the extrava-
CANT tips q our tourists. They give
Johnnie Crapaud the idea that we are "a
nar On OF lunatics
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-21
Not Exactly "a Love FenSt.


Ii".r4a EU.-J
On their discussions OF the strained re-
ialoas between the two Ohio Senators
some ONO Republican organs mistake the
temporary concealmcut Of the political
stliejto for "a sincere and LASTING recon-
cLllaLInn.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-21
Not AItoEcther selfish.
TbEadeIrhla Itcu.)

While the race OF American miIliya-
aires is increasing. the cause of ,sduca-
ton and q charity are so largely beuc-
fitted by them that the feeling amon,>
the uulutudcs against the wealthy IS
largely disappearing.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-21
An OmcIaI Opinion.


|TT"I-I-l = |-"7-T
iAe cry engineer of Indianapolis said
DTidge Just repaired would last for ten
years. and the next day % went down Uitb
a street car and hal: n dozen teams
Probably the engineer meant mat ne
bridge would last if IL was uot used.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-21
PERSONAL NOTES ABOUT
WASHINGTON PEOPLE

Mr. l. Bollaad. OF Manistee. Mich. is
visiting his son. Benjamin BoIIand and
wife. at 45 Bates Street northwest.
Dr.. and Mrs Edward TrumbaU Ward.
from South and Central America. are
visiting their old friend. Mrs. Julia Hast
ings, Of Columbia Heights.
Mrs. Thomas Il. Anderson. wife Of Jus
tice Anderson. was at home yesterday
from to p. u. She had with her Mrs
Iuiloch, Miss DOlliver, Miss Marion Fow-
Ter Mrs showalter, and the Misses Page
Morris, Chisholm. and Anderson.
Commander f II. Singer, Z. s. ". is
a guest at Tampa Bay Hotel. Florida.
Secretary and Mrs. Root and General
and Mrs Corbiu wen, 20 New York to at
tend dinner in honor Of Senator and
Mrs Depew last evening. Secretary
Root is expected TO return TO Washing
ton today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron Goodman. OF Ba!tI-
more. have issued cards for their golden
wedding reception Sunday. January Is
at O clock at Music hall that city. The
couple. who have reached the years Of
seveuty-nine and seventy respectively.
nave many relatives and friends in this
city who viii attend the celebration
One Of their six sons. Mr.. J. H Goodman.
lives in this city. Mrs. S. Herman and
Mr. 5. Goodman, both Of this city. are
sister and brother Of Mr.. Aaron Goodman
and the brother OF the golden bride. DIT
A Behrend. Mr.. H. A. Bertrand. Judge E.
Behrend and Mr.. L. Behrend reside in
this city CT vicinity.
Mrs. Beverley r. Mason. Miss Lucy r.
Mason and the other ladies Of Gunston
Institute viii be at home at 1901 Mass
aChusetts Avenue from TO on Thurs
DAYS. January 3 and 30 and EnrrI-ar-- &
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-21

10 l. very distressing 10 learn from q
report Of She New England Historic &C.
theological Society that most OF our AmerI-
can "heraldry' Is an imposition. II de-
pendence cannot De placed on "heraIdry''
where shall We hang our trust
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-21

Although OF a slightly different
kind, the irrigation problem is caus-
ing about as much trouble I'm New
York as il is i'm the West,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-21

They used to say that the Consutu-
ton followed the flag
Il should think iJ must have. Anyhow.
we don't hear much Of il here at home. %
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-21
Hardly n Vantage Point.


'La-.-.I.Nlt lltfl.a.J
Col. Henry WatrersCu viii probably find
that persistent TRADE against the Presf-
dent VIII not constitute a crest of cir
gumsta1ces' from which the next Presi-
Dental nominee OF his party is TO lean
iuto prominence.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-21

The yellow press declines to recov-
er from the Mysteries caused by the
naming of special embassy for the
British coronation.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-21

Notwithstantine The arguments of
the sentimentaIist the Philippine
policy needs a steel backbone
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-21

It must be admitted that. for a
mere vegetable. the sugar beet has All
tanned considerable prominence.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-21

IN the matter OF orat0ry. unacc0mpauiei
by tangible results the Pau-Arlerican
Congress is in position 90 divide honors
With The Virginia constitutional C5Lven-
ton
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-21

answers every letter ne receives Repre-
sentative James 5IcAnIreUs Of Illinois is
often imposed upon by uuthinkiug friends.
Hardly a day passes but he receives one
OF more requests for public documents.
flower seed. maps. etc. And he does his
best 20 fiji these orders, although DE
sometimes has 20 go among his colleagues
AID swap He received ia the mail yes
terday letter that kept him guessing Il
was nothing more nor less than a request
from a constituent who wanted six copies
Of the White House cook book and four
Government thermometers with which to
take the accurate temperature Of his (the
coustitlentsj children.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-21
Too vivid.

I'm sure he has flashes Of genius
Yes; some Of his work does look rather
as if il had been struck by lightning
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-21
Csyaeuse Herald

Those Newourgh. Ohio burglars who
stole an entire building the other Bay
nave missed their calling. They should
Dc Ia The Cuban postal service.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-21

There is nothing like having an euer-
getic and busiuess-lize member FOR your
Representative" remarked young iady
Yesterday in one Of the galleries Of the
House TO her friend who held on her arm
a sCalsEiu sacuue. Your coat reminds
me- she continued "of "a story l heard the
other day OF young lady from one Of the
Southern cities he had, while on a bridal
tour in Europe. bought fine seaIshiu
sacque in London. Being in Ignorance Of
the custom laws the bride neglected to
have the United States consul amx his
stamp 10 the garment 30 show that the
seal bad not been killed in American wat
erg When the bride and groom arrived In
New York tie custom officer seized the
garment and held it for coaGscatiou. The
law requires that unless articles OF this
class are stamped by the United States
consul the goods are 10 be- burned. Row.
fust imagine if you can the feelings Of that
Young bride when informed that ner hand
some garment for which her husband had
paid 500. was TO be cremated. There was
no escape from the law except by spccisi
dispeusatiou Of the Government Al las.
q happy thought struck the bride. She
would write her Congressman. Coiou.I
Livingston Of Georgia. and get him to in
tercede with the powers that be.
This she did setting forth all the facts
in an appealing letter. The colonel a.
once became interested. with tie result
that an order was issued from the Treas
ury Department 10 the effect that the gar
ment should be returned 90 London in or
der that the law could be complied with
by having the United States consul elk
his official stamp upon It, and then turned
over to the owner
Representative Livingston when asked
about tie matter said it was true. TIE is
preparing bill which he viii introduce
IN a day or two to repeal the law requir-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-21
LIE I
n u

/ ing sealsidn sac1ues TO De stamped by
I United States cousuls under penalty % be
ing coudscatod
/ Representative Clark told a good story
/ ia the House yesterday to in zi-a.e his
I regard for Rcprcsentativ7 G-ozv,n. p. sTr.
/ Grosvenor had denied M. CIark's state
/ mc1t that he lGrosveror} had stated thai
I it was the purpose Of the United States O.,
hold tne Philippines as long as it WAS
posi- 10 TO squeeze anything cut Of ri.yn
Mr. Clark said ne might not he able to
lind the statement in the Record " as 7rr.
Grosveaor had habit OF editing his I'm
wise remarks out OF the Record He was
-enliudcd OF a bauke. ont in Kangas v-ho
was take - ny the dep0sitors whom he
had rooted to be hanged TO the limb OF
a tree As he vas about 10 be strung I'M
DE made sign indicating that be Wished
/ TO make statement When allowed to
speak, he said: Gentlemen. I have uofb-
ing 20 compensate YOU with, nave spent
all your money. Do anything with me.
but don't hang me. Cut ne to pieces and
divide the parts if YOU viii but spare me
the disgrace Of being hanged"
An old nan on tie outskirts OF tho
crowd: 81 don't care what piece y0lse
fellows take. but as for ne. I'd like to
have that mans gall"
so iJ is with ne" continued AIr CLARK.
elf you ever disscct the gentleman I.5m
Ohio. ether members may take what nara
OF bin they VIII, but Ia like TO have
his gall" yh.rCat the House burt i'm %
laughter,
senator Mason decided TO give his fam
ily treat a few DAYS ago. so q story
.,.....r,..s-l.-.-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-21

Herbert ". Meyers, who for two years
has been a messenger in the once Of tn
Commissions OF Pensions, was recently
promoted to copyist at a salary az 500
per a1num. ar Meyers made a most ex-
celleut average in competitive exaEi-
nation.