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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-04
.HOADO MINE HORROR
Fearful Loss of Life by Dust
Explosion. Eighty-Five
Bodies Recovered,
lpy the Associated Press.l J

ST. LOUIS, FEB. IA SPECIAL FROM
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, SAYS:
EIGHTY FIVE MINERS KILLED AND
FIFTY MORE BURIED UNDER DEBRIS
is THE FEARFUL RECORD MAUE BY
A DUST EXPLOSION AT THE HONDQ
MINES IN MEXICO. THE NEWS OF
WHICH WAS RECEIVED HERE TO
NIGHT.
AT THE TINE THE EXPLOSION OC-
CURED THERE WERE 100 MINERS
AT WORK IN THE NINE, ALL OF
WHOM WERE ENTOMBED BY THE
SHAFT BEING CHOKED UP BY FALL
ING EARTH AND STONE LOOSENED
Ely THE EXPLOSION. JUST HOW
MANY ARE DEAD is NOT AT THIS
TIME KNOWN, BUT AT LAST AC-
COUNTS RECEIVED HERE BY WIRE
TONIGHT 50 DEAD BODIES HAD
BEEN RECOVERED. 1T is THOUGHT
THAT THE. DEATH LIST WILL BE
OVER ONE HUNDRED. THE HONDO
MINES ARE LOCATED AT COHILLA,
AT A TERMINAL OF BRANCH OF
THE MEXICAN INTERNATIONAL
RAILROAD. ABOUT ONE HUNDRED
MILES SOUTH OF EAGLE PASS, AND
ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT IN THAT
STATE. DETAILS OF THE DISASTER
ARE MEAGRE. NO NAMES OF THE
VICTIMS BEING LEARNED HERE.
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Messrs Henry of Connecticut. Hasklns,
of Vermont. and Graft, of Illinois, in ia
vor of the measure. and Messrs. Wads-
worth. of New York. Foster, of Illinois,
Burleson. of Texas, and Clayton, of Ala
bama in opposition to it. Those who
antagonized the measure favored the
adoption OF the substitute. which is de-
signed to prevent the fraudulent sale of
olueomargarine under the guise of butter
Mr. Henry of Connecticut. in charge of
the measure. made the opening presenta-
tion in it's behalf. following closely the
arguments of the committee which re-
ported the bill
Mr. Burleson, of Texas. opposed the
bill. which. ne contended. would serious
ly niure the cattle and cotton interests
of the State.
Mr. Clayton. of Alabama. closed the
debate for the day with speech against
this bill AS the latter was arguing
against the constitutionaIity Of the
measure and appealing TO his brothers
on the Democratic side TO stand by their
ancient doctrines Mr.. Hepburn. of Iowa,
interrupted 10 ask whether AR. Clayton
believed the present law was constitu-
tional
Il do rot"
ut was passed by a Democratic
House. suggested Mr. Hepburn.
Would the gentleman like a list Of
the distinguished Democrats who voted
for it?"
Il prefer not to be Interrupted fur
Their" replied Mr.. Clayton amid laugh
ter.
At the conclusion of his remarks the
House adjourned
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-04
FRANCHISES BY BRIBERY
Arrests in St Louis Follow the Report of the
Grand Jury.
lBv the Associatad Prosal


St. Louis. Feb. 1.-The grand jury,
which has been investigating the facts
in connection with the attempt to pass
a bill through the municipal assembly
granting certain franchises to the Su-
burban Street Railway Company by the
alleged use of a corruption fund OF 1885,
90, returned this evening its final report
and adjourned.
Two hours before the report of the
grand jury was submitted kench war
rant was issued for Henry Nicoaus, a
director of the Suburban Railway Com
pany. ordered by the retiring body,
which returned an Indictment against
Nicolaus charging him with bribery in
connection with the suburban case.
The other indictments were against
ex- Delegate John *. MuITell, ex-Coun-
cilmen Charles Kratz and Emil A. Nov
senburg, and Ellis Wainwright direc-
tor of the Suburban Company, for brib-
cry and eX-Delegate julius Lehman and
Delegate Harry Faulkner for perjury.
The grand jury suggest that where
corrupt means are used to obtain NUM-
cipal franchises the franchise should be
forfeited
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The Knoxville Program,

Knoxville, Tenn, Feb. 1.-The official
program for the entertainment of Ad-
miral and Mrs. Schley during their stay
IN Knoxville from Tuesday night 10
Friday morning next was given out to-
day. A reception will be held at the
Southern railway passenger station on
their arrival here at p. m. by the gem
eral reception committee. Admiral and
Mrs. Schley will then be driven to the
Imperial Hotel. Wednesday morning d
grand parade Will be interviewed by Ad-
miral and Mrs. Schley. At noon the adj
dress Of welcome will be delivered by
w. Beckett, president of the Chamber
of Commerce, after which u formal
public reception will be held.
Friday morning at $3.50 o'clock Admiral
and Mrs. Schley will leave for WashinA
ton over the Southern. by way Of Ashe-
Vile, n. C., and Salisbury, n. c.
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Willie Belvin's Funeral.

The funeral services of the late Willie
Belvin. the fifteen year old son of Mr.,
and Mrs. II. A. Belyin. was held yes
terday morning from the residence at
eleven o'clock
There were many friends of the family
in attendance, and q number Of floral
remembrances showed the esteem in
which the young lad was held
The solemn services were conducted by
Rev. NJ. NJ Marshall of Christ Church,
and the interment was in the city ceme-
terry. ez
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-04
Henderson and Dalzell at White House
lBy TIE Associated Press

=
Washington. Feb 1.-Speaker Heuder-
son aud Representative Dalzell. Of Penn
sylvania. the latter being the ranking Re-
publican member on the Ways and
Means COMMITTEES next 10 Chairman
Payne and also a member OF the Commit
tee on Rules called on President Roose-
Welt today, 1t is reliably understood
that the subject of Cuban reciprocity was
spoken Of during the cali. The President
has a general interest in what the House
is doing and thoro Is reason TO believe
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-04
SALE or LAND.

BY authority Of a mortgage from James
3. Jordan and wife, recorded in Book
i49. page $50, Register of Deeds office
for Wake county, l will on Monday,
March 3rd, 1902 at II O'Clock NJ, at the
Courthouse door of Wake county, Raj
eigh, ~ c. sell to the highest bidder at
public auction for cash, a tract of land
in Buckhorn Township. Wake county, be-
ginning at stake in w. L. Collins line,
corner of lot No. /, thence \. $50 r. to
a stake and pointers. thence West 14A
P. to stake and pointers. l. Collins
corner; thence n. 81 2. TO stake, said
Collins corner; thence W. ~ r. to a
stake; thence w IS P. to stake and
pointers, o. Bright's corner; thence S.
81 p to a stake, said Bright's corner;
thence z "a P. to a pine stump. Bright's
corner; thence S. 321s p to a stake and
pointers; thence z. % P. to a stake and
pointers thence S. IS T. to a stake and
pointers thence w. As P. to a stake
and pointers in o. Brights line; thence
5. S79 p. TO stake and pointers thence
e. SO p. to a stake and pointers: thence
s. % P. to a stake and pointers, w. r..
Collins corner thence STA P. TO the be-
ginning, containing 800 acres, less 1914
acres conveyed to c. J. Burt
C. d. s. ". y. JONES
Attorney.
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Note--a Daily except Monday, b--EasteTn
Time.
Connections at jacksonville and Tampa, for all
Florida East Coast points. and Cuba and Porto
Rico. At New Orleans, for all points Ia Texas,
Mexico and California.
SLEEPING CAR SERVICE.
Nos. 81 and 34-Florida and Metropolitan Lin.
tied. Drawing Room Sleeping, and Through Day
Coaches between New York and Jacksonville
Through Drawing Room Buffet Sleeping Cars be-
tween New York and Atlanta
Nos n and a. 81 and 33 carry Cafe Cars be-
tween Hamlet and savannah, Hamlet and
Athens. . =,
Nos ~ and 66-Florida and Atlanta Fast Mail.
Through Drawing Room Buffet Sleeping Cars be-
tween New York and jacksonville, connecting at
Hamlet with Sleeping Car to and from Atlanta.
Tickets ON sale to all points. Pullman BeFths
Reserved and reservations made on outgoing
steamers from Norfolk Baggage checked IRON
hotnl and residence without extra cbaIge ~
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-04
THE oLEoMARGgRINE BILL.
General Debate Upon the Measure Consumes
the Day in the House.
(By tho Associated Press.)

Washington, Feb. 3.-The House de-
voted today to general debate upon the
oleomargarine Bill. The opponents Of
the measure attempted TO filibuster
against it at the opening OF the session.
but were beaten by more than two
thirds vote. The speakers today were
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-04

I the visit was in part to inform him on
the general status of legislation.
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mington 9:10 a. M, arrives Fayetteville l2:2O 2.
m. leaves Fayetteville 2:42 p. M. arrives Sam
ford rs D. M. Returning leaves Sanford 1906
D. M. arrive Fayetteville 1;20 2. M, leave ray
etteville 4:30 p. m, arrives Wilmington ';lo
p. m. 49,
$40 a. M, MaXton 9:05 a. m, Red Springs 9:92
a. M Parkton 1914 a. M, Hope Mills 1886 a.
M arrive Fayetteville 445 p. m, Hope Mills 900
p. m. Red Springs 5;43 p; M MaXton o;lo p
M, arrives Bennettsvie 7:l5 p. m.
Connections at Fayetteville with train NO. -
at Maxton with Carolina Central Railroad, at
Red Springs with the Red Springs and Bownore
Railroad at Sanford with the Seaboard Air Line
and Southern Railway, at Gulf with Durham and
Charlotte Railroad.
Train on the Scotland Neck Branch Road leaves
Weldon S:l5 p. m, Halifax 3:29 y. m, arrives
M. Kinston 6:45 p. m. Returning leaves Kin
ston 1890 m, Greeuvile $3.50 .. NJ, arriving
Halifav at :o5 a.. m, Weldon u:20 3. m,, daily
except Sunday.
Trains on Washington Branch leave Washington
500 a. M and 2:45 D. m, arrive Parmele $500 T.
M, and 4:l0 p. m, returning leave Parmele
II:10 a. M and 5:22 p. m, arrive Washington
1880 a. IN. and 6:l5 p. M, daily except Sunday.
Train leaves Tarboro, n. c., daily except sun
day 1885 p m, Sunday 4;So p. M, arrives rly-
mouth 6:35 p. m, 6:SO ?. No. Returmng ieaVea
Plymouth daily except Sunday, 1880 o. M, and
Sunday 900 a M, arrives Tarboro 9;55 a. M,
II 700 a. m.
Train ON Midland N C. Branch leaves Colds
boro daily, except Sunday 800 a. M, arriving
Smith6eld $40 a. m. Returning leaves Smith
field 900 a. M, arrives at Goldsboro s:25 a. M
Trains on Nashville Branch leave Rocky Mount
at $3.50 a. m, 400 p. NJ, arrive NASHVILLE IU'lg
a. m, 423 D.. M, Spring Hope HOO a. M, rs
D. M Returning leave Spring Hope 1920 a. m,
5:15 D. M, Nashville 11:45 a. m, 5:45 p M,
arrive at Rocky Mount 1910 p. NJ, 6:SO p. ~,
daily except Sunday.
Train ON Clinton Blanch leaves Warsaw for
Clinton daily. except Sunday, ll:i0 a. m. and
AIS r. M Returning leaves Clinton at 6:49 a.
IN. and $3.50 p. m.
Train No rs makes close connection at Weldon
for all points North daily all rail via Richmond
II. NJ. EMERSON,
General Passenger Agent.
j. r. KENLY. General Manager.
e. NJ EMERSON, Traffic Manager.
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SPECIAL RATES TO CHARLESTON.
S. c., EXPOSITION VIA SEA-
BOARD AIR LINE R'Y

S5.65-Limited seven % days from
date OF sale, route via Cheraw.
$7.0O-Limited seven ca days from date
OF sale, route via Columbia.
$S.95-IIimited ten (1O) days from date
or sale, route via Columbia.
$12.25-Limited until June Bird, 1902.
route via Columbia.
Following is schedules between Raj
eigh and Charleston. only twelve hours
VIA Seaboard Air Line Railway, changing
cars at Columbia only.
Lv. Raleigh ....... 1882 am. 1875 Pun
Ar. Columbia ........ $3.50 am 2.OO am
Lv. Columbia ......11:4O am 1900 am
Ar Charleston ....... 1886 pm. ll:lo am
IMPROVE PASSENGER SERVICE TO
THE NORTHWEST, VIA s. A. L. Il. r.
Leave Raleigh $50. 1920 a. n.
Arrive Washington. $3.50 8. ~.
Leave Washington. !. i:45 3. N.
Arrive Harrisburg ii:40 p m.
Arrive Buffalo !. +. . 1915 a. m.
Arrive Pittsburg 4:l9 a. m.
Arrive Cleveland !. ~ $50 y. m.
Arrive Toledo .. i. !. !, $3.50 D. 10.
arrive Detroit =. j.. SIS =. nj.
Arrive Columbus . =. !. 9:45 a. no
Arrive Chicago !. . =. =. :. 500 p. m.
Through Pullman and day coaches be-
tween Raleigh and Washington, where
close connection Is made in Union station
with Pennsylvania Railroad trains. No.
Z and ~, for all principal points West.
For tickets Pullman reservation, or
any information, apply to
c. H. GATIIS, G. F. & r. A.,
Telephones III. Raleigh, y, G.
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Up Town Ticket Office,
Marlboro House Building.
G. 81. GATTIS. C. T. and P. A.

Bell. Raleigh and Interstate Phones, III.
H. s. Lizard. T. ?. A., Raleigh, n g.
r. Z. L. BUNCH, Cen Pass. ACT, Portsmouth,
JAMES NJ. BARR, First Vice President and
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-04
New Companies Chartered,

The state yesterday chartered the fol-
loving new corporations
The William Whittam Textile Company,
of Asheville. Capital stock, $4,000 The
incorporators are ". Whittam, Jr.,
Woonsocket. r. L.; J. A. Burroughs.
Asheyille Thos. D. Johnston. Asheville;
W. T. Weaver, Asheville; W. M. Carney,
Atmore, Ala.
Lubln Furniture Company, Of Char
lotte. with authorized capital stock Of
$25 600. The incorporators are ]. Lubin.
James T. Porter and f. r. Smith, all Of
Charlotte.
Wades Point Lumber Company. Of
Washington, y. c.. with authorized CAPT
tai stock of $4,000 The incorporators
arc W. P. Baughan. Geo. T. Leach, w B.
Rodman and w. C. Rodman, all of Wash
ington.
THE BEST PRESCRIPTION FOR MA
LAz5>
Chills and Fever is bssels Of Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic It is simply iron
ard Quinine in 3 tasteless form. No
sure--no pay. Price zoe.
{ 70. II. n.
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WAGING WAR FOR CAR
PET BADGERS.

Continued from page IL
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SeabOard Airline Nv

fsCAPTTAL CITY ROUTE
Short Line to principal cities Of the South and
Southwest Florida Cuba, Texas, California and
Mexico, reaching the Capitals Of six States.
IN EFFECT DECEMBER I, 1901
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TRAINS GOING NORTH.

Arrive Tarboro ....e ..... 8 81 .". ,.... ]....'
Leave Tarboro ...... 81 ,,.,I.'.. ...''l'''..
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-04

Yadkin Division Main Line-Train leaves Will
mington, 9:10 a. m arrives Fayetteville 1920 p.
M leaves Fayetteville 1912 p m. arrives San.
ford 1:5S p. IN. Returning leaves Sanford 3;05
etteyille 4:30 p m, arrives Wilmington 7:l5
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TRAINS GOING SOUTH.
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Atlantic Coast Line R. R,

CONDENSED SCHEDULE.
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1902-04-03
Nu oas Yublitulll.

Die 5reie 8reIie" bat iiber 400
etablirte @genturen I'M Staote, miro
on iiber 700 BDitofficen oerlanbt, uno
bat cine 9roBe Serbreitltne in Der
0abbar> 6epubllf Merltu, in Snoia=
nerz9erritprium uno Sflabpma.
Sbr Girfulatiuns= =@ebiet in geras
erltredt lib BON @alpelton biz birlauf
nab Denilon, ppn Marlbau inn Often
Bis nah 81 8alo N: Fsrnen @elteu;
es l6lieBt ielbitperltdnbfid nit be-
ionhers sablreibeu 2elern bas oibt=
beiiebelte Wittel=Eeras nllo ben Siioz
tpeIten elm.
8tuei NeiienSe iino beitdnbie, iabrz
Elm, iabraus i'm Sntereiie oes 8lat=
tes untertpegs unb fiibren bemlelben
i'm 8erein nit unierem riibrigen 2o=
fal : Sleenten fortsudbreno mere 2e=
ier gu.
Sn Mi1betrabt oieIer gbntla1en lit
Die r5reie Breiie", tpD es iib borum
banoelt, Die beutibe 8epDlferung gu
erreiben, oa5 bette Mnseise Mses
blum i'm staate geraS.
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TO THE PUBLIC.

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= 0egen &atarrb uno @rfaltuna
i'm &opfe iollte man gu inbaliren
nlbtS anoeres nebnen, als Hunt S
lightning Oil, oa es oas bette lit.
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9ast Gud, niht entmutbisen.

iDnoern nebtnt "Simmons' Liver
Purifier (gleh Sdahtel). SIS
befinoen ltb niele gtababmungen
i'm Warfte. 10 leien Sic alio por<
iicbtie, oab es Der ebte Purifier
lit unb beraeitellt tpiro BON Der A.
G. Simmons jr. Medicine Co.
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Die mniifatiibe ssrau.
Sen Gomin 8ormann.

5rau 8lemenbine 8faobenbprq
So muiigaliid bof6 un oordh.
90 langt nnb lblongt is bieies 0eib
slls bdtt' ie d 5agotf in Qeib.
I'm ibre8 Munbes &ebe,
Die ihmeobert tuie grombeoe
Sbr 9hnseiicht bereleicbt lid, nur
Wtit amer 9is5t'iben Barbour.
Shr @eiit. Der is eerabe uie
Me MIDI gans neies 8otbpurri.
8isneilen febrt ie ibren Wann
Nttt d1nen Bautentu6ruel an
I'm manhmal mus er banIen
Mab Sis 0tDa.9iiiuuanien.
8alo brummt ie obue unberloB
g8ie d bertimnlter @untro.8oE
8alo ipielt nit itoller Wtene
Se erichee iSiDline.
9en' ieoen, ber ie beert I'm iie6t.
5aat's lamenbuio uf's 9emieth
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(ssortieyusa folstl

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faiiung uno alles Baiierbefdaffu
Material.
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Siioweitteras wiiuldt Gu(b

@enn Sbr gu6 irgenopo niebers
laiien pollt, tbut es entlane Der 2i'
ME Der
gan QlntpmiD & Qtranias
Yak Sabm,
i'm 8arten=Diitrift bes Gtaates. Sc.
iunbbeit uno 4lin,a uniibertrDfen.
8iQige 9anoereien fiir ben 6arrner,
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@egen @inselbeiten penbetgub an
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: Der jun9e 6odefener laat, grufs
ieten iebr ntslicb. Ser bot letr6t re6eu.
The Washington times., 1902-09-17
ETHYLENE BEATS GOOD ONES
Favorite in the Delmar Feature Has
Little Difficulty in Winning.

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 16.-Martin G. Fat.
toms filly Ethylene, the odds-on favor
ite in the fourth event, today won good
race, beating Croix dor and Sambo
She ran the six and one-haIf furlongs
in 1:21, good time for the track Corey
a highly-tried two-year-old. after many
unsuccessful attempts. captured a race
today. beating Lacey Crawford and
Nam selle. Only one actual favorite
was successful. Harold Parker, at Is to
/. was the longest shot of the afternoon
to land. Weather clear; track fast.
Summaries:
First race-For two-year- r-olds: five
furlongs. Harold Parker tFauntleroy)
u TO /, won: Hetzel CA. w. Bookerl. 4 TO
/, second; Bass Dor tBattiste), 3 TO /,
third. Time, 1:oS.
Second race-Selling; for three-year-
olds; six furlongs. Satchel "a. w.
Booker). 5 to !, won; Sister Sarah bat
tiste), s to 5. second; Legation (Neeley)
Is TO /. third. Time, 1:15A.
Third race-For two-year -olds; seven
furlongs Corey CIV. Waldo, to l,
won; Lacey Crawford (Beauchamp),
aven. second; Mamselle (Wallace), TO
/, third. Time, 1:2S%.s
Fourth race-FOr three-year- -olds; six
The Washington times., 1902-09-17
Delmar Entries.

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 16.-Entries for to-
morrow:
First race-Six furlongs; selling
Dandy Jim, III; Joe Bowers, Una Prince
Sue Johnson, Larouge, Macon, Curd Gil
lock, D. of R.. ia; Spurs, 1O9; Queer
Esher, Fonspray. .Hengist, ia.
Second race-Five and one half fur.
longs: selling. Chief Parker, 1O3; Fabu-
la, Pourquoi Pas. 102; Wolfram, 1O4
Bear Creek, Happy Chappy, 1O3 Crime
9S; Deer Hunter. 100; Barnacle, 1O2.
Third race-One mile and twenty
yards. Guide Rock, Kalos. 107; Our
Lady, 100; Henry Burt 1903; Kingstelle
109; Lunar, 107; Glenwood, 11O; Barlsly-
ite. 81; Maggie Felix, 107; Little Chimes,
104
Fourth race-One and one-sixteenth
miles; handicap. Satin Coat LOG; Peace
full. 119; Varro, liz: Southbreeze. 81 !;
Found, 81; Port Royal, 107: Kitty Clyde.
"a; Linden Ella. 9S; Eleven Bells, SS;
Alice Turner, 105
Fifth race-Seven furlongs; selling.
Tros. 104; Bengal, 106; Tickful, 1O7:
Dawson, 10l; Yellowstone, 1O4; Antolee.
GALES. Ill; Leenja. Sc: Hilee, 1O7: Hal
nault, 100; Temptress, 109.
Sixth race-One and one-quarter miles:
selling. Jane Oaker. 95; Admetus, 1O5;
Brutal, Tulare, 102; Cherished. I05;
Terra Incognita, 10: Erne. 90; Roches-
ter, 81; Russian, Joe Collins, l02:
Swordsman. 105; Chickamauga. 102.
The Washington times., 1902-09-17
Department Preparing to-
Wage Ceaseless War
on Them.
THEY COME FROM EUROPE
Arsenical Spraying Said to Be the Only
Sure Means of determination of the
Destroyers, and This Course Will Be
Adopted.

Insect enemies of shade trees engage
the attention of some of the ablest oil
the scientists and field men of the De-
partment of Agriculture. Having en-
listed for the fight against the humble
but mighty enemies of plant life, the
bug specialists find themselves con-
fronted at this time with one of the
most insistent problems of the year.
The silver naples and elms of Wash
ington are beset by a variety OF enc
mics. Treatment and preventives for
many years have allayed the evil to
some extent and perhaps prevented the
destruction of thousands of trees, but
the pests keep coming, and every sum-
mer and fall sicklylooking trees and
Gying limbs cause regret and appre-
hension.
The elm leaf beetle commences oper-
ations every year about the first Of
July, and does great damage.
They Come From Europe.
Beetles often eat up the second crop
of leaves. They are now at work in
several sections of the city. The elm
beetle is native of southern Europe,
and is abundant and destructive in Ger
many, Italy, France. and Austria. It
was found first in this country in 1895
1t is practically all over the country.