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The Washington times., 1902-12-21

In conjunction with its series OF sym
phony concerts the Philadelphia Orches-
ira has determined upon a Young Peo-
pies Educational Course. consisting OF
five lectures and five concerts to be
given in Philadelphia This is one Of
many movements taken by the manage
ment looking toward the establishment
Of a musical IUblic which viii give the
organization IT'S patronage The man
agement OF the Philadelphia Orchestra
believes that the American people DO
not take their music seriously enough
and that the attendance at important
musical events = more Of a social func-
tion than anything else II is the pur-
pose Of the gentlemen who have the di-
rection OF the orchestra in hand to en-
deavor 10 create a taste in Philadelphia
for better music.
The orchestra viii assist in illustrat-
Ing the lectures. The first will be given
by W. J. Henderson on The Orchestra
and It's Instruments" the second by
William F. Apthorp on "Old and Modern
Orchestration;" the third by Louis O.
Elson on ''Wagner's Theories and Wag-
ner's Music" the fourth by Dr. Hugh
A. Clarke professor Of music at the
University OF Pennsylvania. on Form. o"
and the NTH by II. T. KTehbIel on
Beethoven
The Washington times., 1902-12-21

Miss Cornelia Dyas, pianist; Anton
Kaspar, viOlinist, and Wenceslao VilIo-
pando. cellist. viii give a joint recital
in this city early in January. The three
musicians are well known here for the
excellent character OF their work Miss
Dyas appeared in recital at the New
Willard late last season and created a
distinctly favorable impression. Mr
KasPar is recognized as the Capitals
best viOlinist and Mr.. ViHopando has
been conspicuous In musical circles for
several years. The program TO be Of
fered at the coming recital has not been
definitely arranged
The Washington times., 1902-12-21

a position where the best settlement she
can make is to give Germany a mortgage
on the country on which she cannot
even pay the interest Between owning
the country by conquest or owning it by
an irremovable mortgage. Mr.. White can
see little difference.
The first thing that Mr.. White did on
his return here last week was to write
letter 10 President Roosevelt on the
situation.
The Washington times., 1902-12-21

Richard Kay. violinist. OF New York.
contemplStes giving recital here in
January. When he will have the assist
ance OF Clifford Alexander Wiley. bari
tone Mr.. Kay has been entertaining
music lovers in the metropolis with a
series Of recitals which have proved TO
be among the interesting musical events
Of the early season. Mr.. Wiley is well
known here. where he has a vocal stu
dio. His recitals last winter were thor
Ougnly enjoyed and his admirers will be
glad to hear him again.
The Washington times., 1902-12-21

The second Peabody recital which was
given last Monday evening In the ball
room of the Now willard. proved an i'm
portant event in local musical circles.
The recital was given by Ernest Hutche-
son. pianist Mr. HutChcson has been
connected with the Poabdy for two sea-
sons. He is an Australian by birth, but
received much of his musical training in
Germany. He has done much concert
work. and since his residence in this
country has appeared with such organi-
zations as the Boston symphony Orches-
ira and Kneiscl Quartet.
The Washington times., 1902-12-21

A special symphonic program has been
prepared for the concert by the United
States Marine Band at the Barracks at
o'clock tomorrow afternoon One Of
sition. Festival March" by Ernest
Lent. Of this city Mr.. Lent has won a
reputation as a composer and the ac-
ceptance OF his latest work by Mr.. San
telmann is viewed in the light of an
honor.
The Washington times., 1902-12-21

The next concert by the symphony Or
chestra OF Washington will be given IN
the afternoon OF January at the Ma
tiOnal Theater. Ossip Gabrilowitsch
the young Russian pianist. has been
engaged as soloist for the concert. The
members OF the orchestra have already
begun rehearsals and arc actively work
ing on some Of the numbers which have
been selected.
The Washington times., 1902-12-21

Washington has new tenor in Mr..
Battle, "a student at Georgetown College,
who is said TO possess a remarkably
sweet voice. II is expected that Mr. Bat
tie viii be heard az several concerts this
winter and that he will take a conspicu-
tCrtainments
The Washington times., 1902-12-21

Herudon NorseH has been engaged to
assist tine choir OF the Church OF the
Holy Name in the Christmas services
The music is To be under the direction
Of Miss Mary Hessler. Miss D6ugherty
will preside at the organ.
The Washington times., 1902-12-21

Through the Metropolitan Opera Com
pany may not come to Washington this
season opera lovers here will at least
have the opportunity TO hear a portion
of the organization Tuesday evening.
January 20. at the Lafayette Theater
when a performance Of Gounod's "Phiis-
mon and Baucis" will be given. he
production will be in aid OF the CO.
operative sewing societies Of this city.
Among the well-knOwn singers who viii
be in the cast are Nine Seygard, Jour
net. Salinac and Hesthe Gregory. A
chorus Of forty and an augmented or
chestra will assist in the Interpretation
Of the work. The event should prove in
terestng 10 music lovers. as this com
position of Gounod is not too well known
here, but is a beautiful work. Arrange-
ments for the production are in the
hands Of Miss Mary Cryder. who has
done much 10 further the interests OF
the music colony Of The Capital.
The Washington times., 1902-12-21

Miss Lena Woodruff, a young mezzo
soprano Of this city. has been meeting
with much favor from the congregation
OF Foundry VI. z. Church. where she has
been singing in the absence Of Mrs.
Chunn. who is ill., Miss woodruff has
voice Of beautiful quality and excellent
range She is a fine reader and an ex-
cellent musician withal For the past
few years she has been studying with DIT.
Bischo1 and has been heard only in
frequently in concert. but her friends
and those have attended the services at
Foundry will undoubtedly hear more Of
her this season as her voice and her
work viii place her In demand FOR the
seasons entertainments.
Mackenzie Gordon has decided that he
prefers choir and concert work to thar
Of comic opera so has retired from the
cast Of The Silver Slipper" which is
now at the Broadway Theater. The field
Of comic opera has not the charms OF
the concert stage when the work requir-
cd Of each is considered. Rehearsals and
nightly appearance in costume and
makeup do not always tend to make the
road Of an erstwhile concert singer one.
OF easy travel and Mr.. Gordon has evil
IDENTIFY concluded thar little less Of the
ealcium's glare viii be 10 his liking.
Iele de Lussan viii appear in Wash
inston for a single song recital Wednes-
day afternoon. January Z. at the CoIum-
bia Theater- she viii De assisted by An
gelo Fronani. pianist The prima donna
has been popular member Of the Gran
company for several years. but has con-
Guided TO devote this season 20 SONG re-
citals owing 10 the few cities which
hgure in the Metropolitan itinerary
Mile de Lussan takes high rank among
the well-known singers Of this country
and Europe. Although a descendant of
one of the Oldest families OF French M
bility. and representative Of the fourth
generation Of famous singers. she fs An
American born woman. having first seen
The light of day in New York citv. She
is "a charming combination Of SDanisb
The Washington times., 1902-12-21

q OK for fine White Enameled Bed.
~J'JO brass vases and top rail.
cost elsewhere $500.
81 0S for White Enameled Bed:
10 cost elsewhere 81. so.
The Washington times., 1902-12-21

80 S0 for Fine Box Couch, with
NV best self-opener; cost else
where $3.50
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31
7 DECEIVED her.
A Se-a.week yeung Man Claimed to
30 Of Wealthy Parents-Preist
Investigated and Learned
the Truth.

NEW YoRK, Jnly 20.-Father Nc
Carren, rector Of the Church Of Our
Lady OF Lourdes, does not believe
that a young man who earns only % a
week should get married, and as a re-
suit Of the advice which he gaFep on
the subject to one Of his PENSIONERS,
Miss Louise Sweet OF 1881 Bnshwick
avenue, the young woman broke her
engagement disappointed many
friends and gave the neighborilood
gossips a chance TO talk OF the we'd
ding that did not take place.
Miss Sweet several months ago be-
came acquainted with a dapper young
man, whose name cannot be learned,
who told Miss Sweet that bis folks,
who we're wealthy, lived IN Boston,
where his father was In business.
When the day arrived for the we'd
ding the friends Of the young people
assembled at the church and were
surprised at the non-appearaucc Of
the pair. No explanation vas given.
Father McUarren yesterday, when
seen and asked regarding the mar
rIage that did not take place, admit
ted that he had investigated the ante
cedents Of the young man and found
that the latter had told many things
to the young woman about himself
that were not true. Also that at the
present time vas earning only So q
week as a clerk. SO, the priest did
not think it advisable to perform thu
ceremony and after be had explained
all the facts to Miss Sweet the lattel
took the same view, with the result
that the young woman is still single
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31

surely discovered the elixir of life. That he is
able with the aid Of a mysterious compound,
known only to himself. produced as a result OF
the years he has spent in searching for this
precious life-giving boon. to cure any and every
disease hat Is known to the human body.
There IS no doubt of the doctors eamestness
In making his claim and the remarkable cures
that he is daily enecting seems to bear him
out Very strongly. His theory which he adj
vances is one OF reason and based on sound ex-
perience In a medical practice of many years.
1t costs nothing to try his remarkable Elixir
OF Life. as he calls Il. for be sends IL free TO
anyone who is a suTerer.l 10 Sufficient quantities
to convince OF It's ability to cure. so there isab-
solntely no risk 10 run. Some OF the cures
cited are very remarkable. and but for reliable
witnesses would hardly be credited. The lame
have thrown AVA erntches and walked abou,
after two or three trials OF the remedy. The
sick. given up by home doctors, have been re
stored to their families and friends in perfect
health. rheumatism, neuralgia, stomach
heart. liver. kidney, blood and skin diseases
and bladder troubles disappear as by magic,
Headaches. backaches. nervousness, fevers
consumption. coughs colds, asthma, catarrh,
bronchitis and all affections OF the throat
lungs or any vital organs are easily overcome
In a space Of time that Is simply marvellous.
Partial paralysis. locomotor ataxia, dropsy
govt. scrofula and plies are quickly and per
manently removed It Farihes the entire sys
TEN, blood Ard tissues, restores normal nerve
power, eirculation and a state OF perfect
health is produced al once. To the doctor al
systems are alike and equally affected By thi.
great Elixir OF Life. send for the remedy
to-day. Il Is free to every sufferer. State whaI
you want 10 be cured of and the sure remedi
for IL WI be sent you free by return mail
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31
ooTERNMENr WANTS a HEN.
she Must Lay Every Day an Egg Of
Artistic Qualities

WAsHlNoroN, July 2s.-Slnce the
receipt BY the civil service commits
sion Of q requlsition for a hen that
win lay an egg every day for the use Of
the artists in the geological survey,
who use the yolk in their work, the
commission has had many offers to
supply the bird, but none guarantee a
record Of an egg every day Of the year.
An offer came from Mrs. Henry
Marsh, Of Nunda, N. Y, who has a
hen that laid a double egg, the CUT
side one having a soft she'll and a reg
ulatlon egg being enyeloped in the
Iyolk Of the large one.
Correspondents viii be entered into
regarding this unusual fowl, and II II
can be shown that the record can be
guaranteed : c==A=se for the survey
may be made.
The geological survey people need
fresh eggs for their albumen TO use In
photograph work. They need them
all the time. They have grown tired
OF skirmishIng around the nearby
stores every day, and hence decided tc
make a requisItion on the civil service
commission for a layer who could pass
the required examination as to ability,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31

largest picture in the world lTinto-
rettos' Paradise, 7ix22i Yards with
hundreds Of faces and covering the
whole end OF the salon. This gallery
also contains perhaps the most hor-
rible picture In the world, 1.-THE Last
Judgment, . by Palma Giayane, vivid
ly representing the writings and tor
lures described In Dante's Inferno.
The Academy Of Fine Arts, In the
old convent Of La Carlsta, Is consid-
cred one Of the very best In Europe. 1t
was founded by Napoleon in 1907. The
masterpiece Of this collection Is
Titian's !; Assumption OF the Virgin. y
There are copies Of this the world
over, but none can equal the brillian-
oy, and yet the softness and richness
Of It's coloring. Some other Of Titians
rare gems here are his presentation
OF the Virgin. - "Burial Of Christi and
John, the Baptist, in the Wilder
ness.n In this Academy we find also
Paul Veronese's supper in the Rich
Mans House, and Bonifaxio's
Judgment Of solomon all master
paintings. Among the many noted
churches in Venice none are so inter
esting to lovers Of art as the old
"Frari,H for 1t holds the tombs Of
Titan and Canoya.
Tltian's tomb has five famous pict-
nres in marble has relief, the central
one, of course, being the Assumption
OF the Virgin. Canova's is a large
marble pyramid with the three
mourning figures representing the
three arts OF which he was master,
weeping as they approach the entrance
to the tomb.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31
Mexico Accused of slOwness

fFom the LOUISIANA Press-
And now comes the report that Mex
leo is trying to get Ringing Bros. to
locate their winter quarters at that
place.
Mexico read in the Press-Journ0l
some weeks ago that a report was in
circulation that Ringing Bros. were
looking for new quarters, but that
city is 50 everlasting slow It hasn't
found out the report was untrue.
Barnard Pappenfort, a cousin Of the
Ringlings, who lives in this city, wrote
TO n Of the brothers in regard TO the
rumor and received a reply that there
was nothing to It, also mentioning the
fact that to move would cost them
thousands Of dollars. Mr.. Ringing said
he had no idea how such a report got
abroad the land. Their present head
quarters are at BarabOo. Wis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31

REFERRING 20 the prospect for big
crops the Fulton Sun says: In spite
q the wet weather for harvesting and
threshing wheat, the yield has been 50
much better than heretofore that the
slight damage is hardly 10 be taken
Into account Farmers who had guess
ed their wheat at from 20 10 IS bush
els End an average Of 30 10 IS bushels
when the wheat is threshed. Some
yields exceed 40 bushels per acre.
Wheat has been damaged considerably
b. the wet weather but the crop, taken
Is a whole, Is the largest and most
profitable wheat crop eve threshed IN
callaxay county. The corn condition
grows better every day aud Il viii be
no noFelty b find Galway con fields
aferaglng from 90 b 7t bushels per
aene. The bay was good and harvest
q IN fair condition. The oats were
damaged badly IN some localities but
the Yield was heavy and oats viii be
uiauflful.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31
sOciely's Library Rnriehed.

COLUMBIA, July %. = The State
Historic society Of Missouri has just
received a valuable addition to its
library. The county court Of Dent
county has donated 795 volumes to the
library and the county court Of Cooper
county 400 volumes.
Both gifts contain rare old State
documents, journals, reports, etc.
Many OF these are very valuable and
the collection could not be duplicated.
The society is also in receipt OF the
diplomas and medals awarded to this
State at the Pan-American and
Charleston exposltions. These we're
deposited with the society by the Mis-.
souri, commissioners to these EXPOSE
ffOng
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31
DOG OUrDID MARY's LAMB.
When Conductor Turned Him Out Of
Street Car He Followed.

NEWARK, N. j., July 20. Prince, a
mongrel yellow dog, owned by Mrs.
Mary Hammond, OF Passaic, N. j.,
ran all the way to Coney Island with
a trolley car for pace-maker. He was
encouraged by the words Of his mis-.
tress and a half-dozen little Ham
monds that were of the party.
Prince was originally slowed under q
seat when the car left Park Row, New
York, but the conductor saw MN.
"YouH have to put that mutt or
said he.
Prince was deposited in the road
way. The car started. The dog ran
alongside it, and yelped and barked all
the way to Coney Island, IL miles.
When the Hammonds we're ready e
return Prince was a passenger, with
permit from the superintendent Of thu
division.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31
Divorced Couple Remarked

JEFFERSON CRY, July 26.-A marrl-
age license was issued here yesterday,
about which there is a tlnge Of ro-
nance. The couple to whom the docu.
ment was granted are Walter crandell
and Katie Crandell. They had been
previously married, but two years ago
we're divorced IN ST. Louis and the
husband came 20 jefferson City.
Recently friends began efforts to
bring about a reconciliation, result.
Ing in the husband going TO st. Louis
just a week ago to-day, where he visit
ed the wife from whom the courts, at
his seeking, had separated him. The
interview led to mutual forgiveness,
ann he came back to his duties here.
A day or two ago, at his request Mrs.
Crandall came here. The license for
thel marriage was issued yesterday,
and this morning the ceremony re.
uniting them vas performed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31
Coal strike Loss NOW 4a0A4hn0f

WTLKEsRARRE, Pa, July 2T.-The
losses Of the anthracite coal strike,
which reached the end Of its eleventh
week, are estimated as follows:
Loss TO operators in price Of coal
normal, s27, $4,000
Loss to strikers In wages, sI2, 700, COO.
Loss 10 employees other than strikers,
idle owing to the strike, So, 800, 900.
Loss TO business men Of the region,
. 100000.
Loss to business outside Of region,
IS, 100000.
Cost Of maintaining coal and iron
police, $3.50, 900.
Cost OF maintaining non-union men,
5000
Loss by damage TO mines, machinery.
ETC., %, 200 900.
Loss TO lace mill strikers, out owing
TO coal strike, $4,000.
Total, s56, 395, 600.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31
VIM. POLLO(
MILL & ELEVATOR @
STOCK N FARM Hoin|

The receipts on the St Lal
stock market Tuesday were ID
OF $3.50 cattle, 1904 hogs sg
POI horses and mules Ba !
butcher steers sold ior n h 4
butcher heifers, 81 too ycIa
to SO. 80; stockers aud ieodeS
$40
Hoos Fair 20 good heay /
lbs. average and above, saldaE
o.. l2l; medium weights lah1l
at $50 at $500, the bulk At (
sT.95; lights, $50 to 1870 Us az
$500, the bulk at s7G at
lights, 100 to $50 lbs, at FMal
the bulk at $3.50 at $40 pla
100 lbs, at 1875 at 81; heaV
1915 at $500; fair to god
s7.00 at $3.50. The top vas
the bulk Of the hogs aboyela
at $40 at s7.95, against a Top
and the bulk at s7.G0 at slNA
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31
appalling Record Of Hallway ataIitie.

WASHINGTON, July 27.-The Inter
state Commerce Commission has issued
accident bulletin No. ;, showing col
lisions and derailments Of trains and
casualties to persons for three months,
ending March 81, 1902.
The number Of persons killed In
train accidents was 2l2, and Of injured,
|2,11l. Accidents OF other kinds, in
GLIDING those sustained by employees
while at work, and by passengers in
getting on or of ears, brings the total
number up to sl3 killed and 1858 in
jured.
During this period there were 1,22O
collisionsand s3s derailmentS, OF which
221 collisions and "a derailments affect
ed passenger trains, resulting in Al
fatal accidents to passengers and s26
injured. From other accidents there
were 126 passengers killed and 433 in
jured, making a total OF So passengers
killed and 1,259 injured.
The damage to cans, engines and
roadway by these accidents amounted
to ST. ,25s.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31
Money to loan.
w. Il. Rixey & 90.


TERRE HAUTE, IND, July 2s.-
When Q. L. Fulton, aged %, applied
for a license to marry Clara Terry, at
the Office Of the county clerk at Paris,
Ill, he was refused, because the girl is
only twelve years OF age, and, not
withstandlng that, her mother gave
consent. The Illinois law makes IL
unlawful TO issue a marriage license
for a girl under IA years Of age under
circumstances
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31

EVERY Democrat In Missouri should
assist 10 thoroughly organizing the
party throughout the state. We
have nominated a magnificent ticket
and have a sound platform O. which
every Democrat should stand. The
friendly contests among Democrats
over the nominees are over, and all
should now line up and cordially and
earnestly work for the best interests
Of the grand old party. Every county,
township and school district should
organize and assist IN increasing the
Democratic majority Of the State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31
TII1
No. p.

Last week we told
the selection and bnri 10y
wheat to make our BA YAK q I
other grades Of FIonr
we want to tell you SOU som.l
about handling t after ppi !,
es the elevator. a'
Every one knows how
and dirty wheat is whey "Os
ed from the thresher' T NJ
essential Of good m; Iasi
properly cleaning your r,,'' "
Cleanliness is next ioC C,o1r
and a. when you buy P Sol
Flour you get clean F FTa.9
Il. All our wheat is cIeao.d /
times before grinding , anS
particle Of dust, luzs, 'a Us
purities Of every na' p,a I
taken off. Many m;l4
have one or two cIe,a..
you can understand H. n
lence this makes in tbs h
In reducing the wheat W.
FIVE breaks or reduct;o0.
double sets OF rollers.
mills only use from t.
three reductions. Itistb +
when it comes to the n
reductions. Where We H.
Others use five or six.
All Of our Flour IS
through the finest ins..
silk cloth, which costs +.
l$5 per yard.
The above are some
reasons why Po1IocKs
has always stood at m
when i comes to quala.
i VIII give you the othsu
week. In the meantn.
must not forget to call yvr \
tention to the fact that N
we are still grinding Old M
largely, we have reduced M
on Flour Ioc per cwt. All 4
il and take no other.
/ Come and see us aboutFl
We are making some os
ices now. i
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31
Wnd West Methods in Topeka.

ST. JOSEPH, July 27.-Tom Fisher
a ranger Of the long-grass country In
Texas, who had p cars OF cattle on the
local market yesterday, ran the Santa
Fe railroad for a few hours. He had a
contract by which the stock was to be
delivered here by a given time. The
train was delayed by various reasons,
and when Topeka was reached the
crew began lelsurely loading way
freight. Fisher demanded that they
get out OF town, but they said they
were Obeying orders.
SHOW me the man that gave them
orders, y said Fisher.
He was shown the way 10 the
companyis general Offices, whittier he
vent In haste. He asked for the
man In charge, and stated his COM
plant. He was CURLY informed that
the men there we're running the road,
whereupon he did a little oratorical
stunt In the gestures Of which a big
sixshoOter figured. The order was
promptly issued TO hurry the stock
train on to st. Joseph, and Fisher was
satisfied.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-07-31

The people Of Missouri should moi
be fooled by any third party move
ment. The masses must get relief
through the Democratic party. Any
attempt 10 secure votes for a third
party, on Investigation, will be found
20 be in the interest Of Republican
nominees Every man with a drof
Of Democratic blood In his veins viii
rally Enthusiastically 10 the support
OF the Democratic party. Grand old
Missouri should break her record this
4an