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The Washington times., 1902-06-03
What a Handshake Cost.

"a handshake cost the Territory OF
New Mexico the sovereignty of statehood
in 1876" said Col. W. s. Hooewell. OF
New Mexico. at the New Willard last
evening.
at was after this fashion" continued
Colonel Hopewell Senator stephen b.
Elkins. who at the time was delegate
from the Territory of New Mexico. had
had bill granting the sovereignty OF
statehood of New Mexico passed In both
the House of Representatives and the
Senate by over two thirds majority. An
amendment was made to the bill. how
ever. in the Senate, and it was according
ly returned to the House Of Rcpresen;l-
tives
THE late James G. Blaine, who was
Speaker of the House of Representatives
at the time, had fixed an hour on par
ticular day in which to recognize Mr.
Elkins' motion for vote on the amend
ed bill as passed by the Senate. Just
prior to the appointed hour. Senator
Julius Caesar Burrows. of Michigan. who
was then memDer OF tEe house Oh
Representatives. had made a speech. in
which he had vigorously attacked the
South. At the conclusion of Mr.. Bur-
rows speech another Congressman
prompted Mr.. Elkins to go up and shake
hands with and congratulate Mr.. Bur-
rows for his speech. Mr.. Elkins, to-
tally unmindful of the significance of
such a recognition of Mr.. Burrows. ao-
quiesced. and went to Mr.. Burrows.
shook hands. and congratulated him.
THE apparent effrontery OF Mr.. Ell
kins offended the Southern constituency
in the lower house and when the amend
ed statehood bill came up for final pas
sage it was lost by three votes. the
solid Southern delegation voting against
it's passage"
The Washington times., 1902-06-03
Mr.. Teller's Change of Heart.

Senator Mason, when he began TO
speak yesterday on the Philippine bill
suggested that he might wish to occupy
more than fifteen minutes. Senator
Teller objected
Il might speak on one amendment for
one fifteen minute period and then take
take up another portion of the bill for
a second period" Mr.. Mason suggested.
but Mr. Teller was obdurate.
Mr. Mason spoke against the bill, and
this seemed to change Mr. Teller's mind.
After Mr.. Mason had used up his fifteen
minutes he was called to halt By the
Chair.
Il wish to take issue with the Chair on
that decision, said Mr.. Mason. 1T
does not seem to me that have been
speaking fifteen minutes.
The Senator began speaking at -.
and now it is just fifteen minutes after
that hour" replied the Chair.
THE Chair is sitting in the wrong
place with reference to the clock" said
Mr. Mason II do not wish TO criticise
the intention of the Chair for moment,
but from my position / have only been
speaking ten minutes"
Mr. Masons seat is away to the left
of the clock, which is directly in front
OF the Chair, and his remark made the
few Senators present smile.
II have an amendment to offer" re-
marked Mr. Teller. II have a solution
of the difficulty, which | believe will
allow the Senator to continue his speech
without further trouble"
Mr.. Teller offered his amendment, and
Mr.. Mason went on with his remarks,
never mentioning the subject matter of
he amendment
The Washington times., 1902-06-03
An Alphonse- Castor Situation.

Senators Nelson and Scott arrived al
the private Senate elevator yesterday at
the same moment. There was a pause
each desiring to yield precedence to the
other. Each bowed low as If conscious
of the AlphonseGaston element in the
situation.
After you. my dear governor" at
last said Senator Scott, triuiaphantly
II might precede a Senator, but could
not enter ahead of a governor"
The Washington times., 1902-06-03
Rosette Euchre Club.

The Rosette Euchre Club held
pleasant meeting at the residence OF
Mrs. Abernethy Tuesday afternoon. The
first prize was awarded to Mrs. James
Parker, second TO Mrs. Walter Kelly,
third to Mrs H. T. Smith and consola-
tion to Mrs. VI. Meyers. Among those
participating were; Mrs. George o.
Burke. Mrs. William Deckman. Mrs.
Thompson. Mrs. Abernethy. Mrs. NJ.
Meyers, Mrs. Fl. T. Smith. Mrs. William
Walker. Mrs. C. c. Archibald, Mrs.
Charles Bauman. Mrs. William Oschen-
reiter. Mrs. Jules X. Kane. Mrs. James
Parker. Mrs. Keppler. Mrs. Walter AL
lenworth. Mrs. Mollie Edmonston. and
Mrs. Walter Kelly. After the games
refreshments were served. The club
will be entertained by Mrs H. T. Smith
at her residence. corner Eighth and f.
Streets northeast. June 10.
The Washington times., 1902-06-03
PEACE IN SOUTH AFRICA
GRATIFYING TO THE WORLD
Bv Hon. JOSEPH B. SHOWALTER,
Representative from Pennsylvania.

I am very much gratifed to hear the Boer war
is over and that peace has been declared. 1t means
a great deal to the Beers to have peace restored
cannot help but admire their pluck and energy
ease was hopeless from the outset.
The British empire and the world are TO be con
graduated that the hostilities in South Africa have
ceased and that the epoch marks the close of active
hoses on this mundane sphere. hope 1T will be
many years before it will again be necessary for two
nations resort arms but that arbitration may be
the means of settling international difficulties, and
that the nations of the earth shall know
The Washington times., 1902-06-03
Excelsior Literary Club.

The Excelsior Literary Club held it's
final meeting of the season at the resi-
dence of Mrs. ]. VI. McCreery, twenty
three members being present. The fol-
lowing officers were elected for the en-
suing year: President. Mrs. Julia w.
Webb; vice presidents, Mrs. Addie Fos-
ter. Mrs. VI. J. Frear. Mrs. NJ L. Willis;
recording secretary. Mrs. Edith S. En-
erson; corresponding secretary, Mrs. A.
Alexander; treasurer, Mrs. Emma Allyn
Hawkes.; committee on year book. Mrs.
Emerson, Mrs. Tibbetts and Miss Nellie
Ramby. The club adjourned to meet
the second Tuesday in October.
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By Hon. SAMUEL DAVIS WOODS,
Representative from California.

The world ought TO congratulate itself that the
unhappy Boer war is over, and that we are to have
peace There many things connected with this
war that made it unusually terrible and the draft it
made upon the resources of the British empire was
enormous.
1t is to be hoped that civilization will be ben
Gifted by the new conditions that must succeed in
South Africa. The Bocr not the best possessor
of the resources of that great southland, for he held
ii all for himself, and, in all his dealings with the
outsider, was not only eyactins, but ottentnes un-
Just
The development of the resources of South
Africa under more liberal administration of affairs
within the near future will make it an important
part of the world.
The Washington times., 1902-06-03
Ryan-Lanahan Nuptials.

Miss Katherine Regina Lanahan and
Mr.. John j. Ryan will be married Thurs
day evening at st. Dominic's Church.
The bride will be attended by her
twin sister. Margaret. as maid of honor.
while Miss Katherine Cannon, OF
Buffalo. N. Y. and the Misses Lula
Horigan. Marie McAuliffe and Sophie
jana will be the additional maids. Mr.
James Ryan, the groom's brother, Will
act as best man.
The Washington times., 1902-06-03
Saw Second Eruption of Mont Pelee.

Representative Lands yesterday re-
ceived from his brother. Mr.. Walter X.
Landis who is postmaster at San Juan.
p. r. communication giving vivid
description of the second big eruption
of Mont Pelee. Mr.. Lands left Porto
Rico on the Sterling. which was ordered
to Martinique Immediately after the
first disaster. and was aboard the Po-
tomac approaching st. Pierre when the
volcano belchcd forth second time.
Accompanying the letter was Il pack
age containing ashes from the volcano.
which fell on :he stern of the Potomac
near where Mr.. Lands was standing.
The Washington times., 1902-06-03
ANDREW cARNEGIE's PROVERBS.
lEror his Iatest hookN

(From his latest book.l
There is scarcely an instance OF Q
man who has made a fortune by specu-
lation and kept It.
Never indo:se
Always break orders to save owners.
Boss your boss just as soon as you
can: try it on early.
No young man ever lived who has not
q chance.
4 basketful Of bonds is the heaviest
basket a young man ever had to carry.
Let no man know more Of your sps-
cialty than you do yourself.
1t is great mistake to think that the
man who works all the time wins in the
race,
The Washington times., 1902-06-03
Will Live in Kansas City.

Mr.. and Mrs. David a. Murphy, whose
marriage at the Cathedral, Baltimore,
some weeks ago was great surprise to
their friends here. left the city last
week for their future home i'll Kansas
City.
Mrs. Murphy was Miss Alice Coffey,
one of the most popular girls on Capitol
Hill, and Mr.. Murphy was among the
graduates of this year at the George
town college OF law. and will pursue
his profession in Kansas City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Murphy have taken
apartments at the Centropolis Hotel
The Washington times., 1902-06-03
WHY CONGRESS SHOULD AID
THE ARID LAND STATES.
BY Hon. N. o. MURPHY, Governor of Arizona

passage of the irrigation bill pending before Congress
hailed with delight by the people generally land
States of the great West.
In opinion if the Government Of the United going
through the United Treasury lands
much entitled consideration bnecaries
and habor BILL which the
public a this session of Congress
There dangerous competition the the
Eastern result making fertile for
products entirely different Again. the development
of the arid lands of the West and the building of cities
munes the East
The Washington times., 1902-06-03
Tit for Tat.

Pittsburg Dispatch-The proposition
10 present a statue of George Washing
ton TO the Kaiser for erection in Berlin
will enable wilhelm to appreciate the
10y with which the American people re-
,eivcd the news of his gift of that
statue of Frederick the Great.
The Washington times., 1902-06-03
What Then?

New York Trbune-Vegetarian socie-
ties from Sandy Hook to San Diego are
now In high feather. and eXult in point
ing the finger of scorn at the devotees
Of meat diet. But suppose vegetable
trust should be formed. What would the
yegetarians do then?
The Washington times., 1902-06-03
First Time.

Milwaukee Sentinel - The Rev. Or.
Tuck says that Chicago is wickeder than
London, and for the first time on record
Chicago resents the statement that she
is ahead of another city in anything.
The Washington times., 1902-06-03
CURRENT PRESS COMMENT.
Not Serious.

Atlanta Journal-Count Tolstoi has
written a vigorous letter to the Gear
demanding a constitution for Russia.
Count Tolstoi evidently does not take
his recent death seriously.
The Washington times., 1902-06-03
A Name.

Philadelphia Ledger-Before Congress
admits Arizona and New Mexico as one
State, ii should offer prize for name
70 fit the combination.
The Washington times., 1902-06-03
Arbor Day.

Boston Globe-Arbor Day will never be
m overwhelming success SO long as the
law makes the planting of trees ad-
yisable instead OF making it compulsory.
The Washington times., 1902-06-03
The Dear Public.

New York World-The nrmaess OF the
coal operators is evidence that there
Is a lot of coal on hand for sale to the
dear public at dear prices.
The Washington times., 1902-06-03
Personal Notes About
Washington People

Mr.. and Mrs. Philip T. Hall and
daughter, Adele. left yesterday for a
trip North as far as New Brunswick.
They Will visit Boston and Portland.
Me, before returning.
The Washington times., 1902-06-03
Mrs. Mcwilliams in the City.

Mrs. Clifford F. McWilliams. of Pitts
burg. and Mrs. Annie E. Davis. of Har-
risburg. Pa, are in the city to attend
the Medford- Shaver wedding.
The Washington times., 1902-06-03
To Spend Summer at Their Home.

Mrs. Ycrkes, wife OF the Hon. John
". Ycrkes. Commissioner OF Internal
Revenue. and Miss Yerkes left for their
home at Danville, Ky, yesterday to be
gone for couple of weeks.
The Washington times., 1902-06-03
DOiNGS IN THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
Engagement Announced of Miss Louise lie Vaun Parker to
Representative Blackburn of North Carolina
Nupals Be Consummated During the Coming December-Ms
Yerkes and Daughter Leave for Their Summer Home at
Danvile-Miss Lanahan Wed Mr.. Ryan.
hiss Upham in New York.

Miss e. C.. Upham has gone to New
York, and from that point will go to
Dedham. Mass. for the summer.
The Washington times., 1902-06-03

Any person who cannot buy the Morning Afternoon Sunday
Edition of The Times any Washington suburban
towns railroad trains elsewhere, will confer favor by
notifying the Publisher Of The Times Tenth and Sts
Washington, D. c.
The Washington times., 1902-06-03
A Bubble.

Richmond Times-Thc soap trust is
the latest But It may turn out 10 be
oniy Wall Street bubble.
The Washington times., 1902-06-03

Miss Mabel Green. OF Kenesaw Ave
nue.. has gone 10 Wilbraham Mass, to
spend the summer with Prof and Mrs
James Otis Martin.
The Washington times., 1902-06-03
Mrs. Grant at ATLANTIC City.

Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant. who has taken
suite of rooms at the Garden Hotel.
Atlantic City. is accompanied by her
sister, Mrs. Casey.
The Washington times., 1902-06-03

Justice and Mrs. Peckham will go to
Saranac Lake for the summer.
The Washington times., 1902-06-03

TOWN POINTS. POSTAGE PREPAID
I EvENING EDITION. ono wear. 81; ak
months. S1.5O: three months. as cents.
Evening and sunday. one year. 50: six
months, $3.50; three months. &l.25.
Morn ing, Evening, and SUNDAY. one wear.
| $40: siN months. -; three months, $3.50.
The Washington times., 1902-06-03
Representative Blackburn to Wed.

The engagement was announced yes
terday of Miss Louise lie vaun Park-
er. daughter of Col. and Mrs. Myron NJ.
Parker. to Representative Edmond Spen-
Ger Blackburn. of North Carolina.
No date has been given out for the
wedding further than it is 10 occur
next December
Colonel and MS. Parker are about to
leave for their summer home on Penob-
scot Bay, at Camden, Ne.
Miss Parker is pretty and vivacious
brunette. and her fianee is considered
one of the handsonest men in Congress.
The Washington times., 1902-06-03

SUBSCRIPTION RATES TO OUT OF
MORNING EDITION, one wear s5: six
nonth-. $3.50; three months. S1.25.
Morning and Sunday, one year. 81. six
months. $3.50; three months. 81. 80.
sunday edition only. one year, So: six
months. 81: tn rec months. 90 cents
The Washington times., 1902-06-03
To Summer Abroad.

The Misses Horstmann will sail fol
Europe next week to be abroad all sum-
mer.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-13

corner of Twelfth and c Streets. where
The noise appeared 70 be the greatest
Policemen BeTman and BanB were the
first 10 arrive on the scene They saw
three men chasing a black and-lan dog
and just as they reached the place one
of the men caught the canine and took
it into a nearby house, giving it into
the possession OF woman.
I want my dog Please. Mr.. Police
man, make EN- give me my dog. deed
it's mine. ! paid taxes on it and I have
got the receipt. Mr.. Policeman. deed
that's my dog, and 1 want it."
Policeman Jake Berman. Who is always
quiet and easy going, offered an kinds
OF advice as to securing a warrant for
the woman who mad possession. Of the
dog Il would not 90, and Lottie Dfus-
more became so excited she threw her
arms around Berman's neck and begged
that he secure her pet he was unable
TO help her. Thea she became abusive
and Bermsn found It necessary 10 mace
her under arrest
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-13
BLKS TO ENTERTAIN
VISITING BRETHREN
Lancaster Guests to Be
Shown the Sights.
PennsyIvanians Coming Here Tomorrow
After Long Sightseeing Tour by
Boat Through Chesapeake Bay.

\ committee from Washington Lodge
B. P 0. Elks. consisting of Lloyd B.
Brooke. T. D. Harper. Robert c. Mitch
ell, Charles H. U5ermehIe Jesse s.
Jackson, Richard a. O'Brien, R. E. Mat
tingly. Warren L. Pushaw, and John
&c. Maxwell, has been appointed 10
make arrangements for the entertain
ment Of the Eiks Of Lancaster. Pa. who
are to pay a fraternaI visit here tomor-
row.
The Lancaster party left Baltimore
last Saturday on.the Steamer sassafras.
which they chartered after they had
paid their respects to the brethren OF
the Monument City. and since then they
have visited Annapolis, Richmond, Nor
folk, Portsmouth. Hampton, and New
port News, They viii leave the last
named city tonight and arrive here to-
morrow afternoon.
The local Committee has chartered
three observation cars and Will accom-
pany the visitors on a trip. around the
city 20 point out places OF interest, after
which they viii be escorted TO the Elks'
Home on E Street and be received by
the members Of washington Lodge.
Refreshments viii be served in the
banquet hall OF the Elks' home. When
the hour OF eleven has arrived and the
/ eleven O'Clock Toast" has been dis
posed Of. the members OF Washington
Lodge viii fall into line behind the ia
nous Lancaster Band and escort their
visiting brothers TO their steamer at the
foot Of Tenth Street.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-13
Mr.. AND MRS. MALETTE
ENTERTAIN FRIENDS
Company at Their Suburban House in
Honor OF House Guasts.

Cpor invitation of Mr. JCnn Malete
and wife a large party OF merry makers.
principally Of Glen Burnie, Nd. called
in honor Of Miss Minnie Hall. Of New
York, and Miss Emma Hitzerof, of Phil
aGeIphia. who are visiting at his home,
near Friendship. last Saturday evening,
where they we're entertained IN de-
lightful manner After listening to sew
eral songs, dancing was engaged In until
late hour. On the lawn. which was
beautifully Illuminated by japanese ian
terms, q large table was loaded with
splendid edibIes. Outdoor games were
also INDUCED in. thereby giving the
kissing bug" an opportunity TO dis
-tinguish himself.
Among those present were Mrs Eliza
beth Logan. Winchester, Va; Misses
Anna and Myrtle Ray. Maude and
Blanche Mancha, Nina Stevens. Mar
garet WoodfaH: Camsa Shipley. Jennie
and Addie Tubbs; Miss Bessie ShIpIey.
Of Baltimore, Nd; Mr.. and Mrs. George
WeTham and daughter Cornelia. Dr.
Thomas H Brayshaw. ard Messrs. Oscar
McNemar. Paul Woodfall Fred Mancha
Philip and Grover Morgan. Charles Ray
Jacob Bird. West River and H II.
Mancha and H Mortimer Niswanner. OF
Washington.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-13
WELL-KN0WN CONTRACTOR
SUCCUMBS TO DR0PSY
John H. Kleindinst Dies at His E-Street
Home

John H Kleindinst. one OF the best
known contractors and carpenters in
this city. died OF dropsy az his home. 330
E Street northeast. shortly after s
o'clock last night He is survived by a
wife and three children, one Of whom is
Policeman KIepdinst of the Third pre-
ctnct The funeral services will be- held
Friday morning at 10 O'Clock. and the
body viii be taken TO Alexandria for
burial in the Bethel Cemetery. The ser
vices will be~in charge of the Odd Eel
lows. Red Men. and Knights of Pythias.
OF which organizations Mr.. KIeindinst
was an honored member.
Mr. Kleindiust was one Of the oldest
residents OF Washington. having lived
here since his birth. hfty-seven years
ago. For many years he served as an
apprentice carpenter, and by hard work
and perseverance was soon doing con
tract work with the well known local
contractor, Louis Emmert. He assisted
in the erection and renovation Of nu-
merOus notable structures in this city,
among the most prominent being the
Smithsonian Institution. ShoTeham Ho-
tel and the Metropolitan NJ E. Church.
corner OF -Four and-a- Half and c Streets
northwest host OF friends mourn his
death
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-13
C0L0RED LAD ACCUSED
FOR THIRD TIME OF THEFT
Now Likely to Be Sent to the Reform
School.

Leo Thomas. a fifteen year-old color
ed boy, was taken into custody by Po-
Iiceman founders yesterday afternoon on
complaint Of Mrs. Sarah Alexander, OF
2108 Dumbarton Avenue northwest The
boy IS charged with having stolen a
pocketbook. containing $3.50. which he
secured by entering the house OF Mrs.
Alexander by rear door, and riffng a
bureau drawer, about one week age.
When arrested ne did not deny having
gotten the money He was sent last
night to the House Of Detention
Several months ago, Thomas was i'm
plicated in the riding of the stores OF
Harry POofe. at the corner Of Thirty
fourth and T Streets. and Mrs McDOn-
aid. on Water Street. near Thirty-sec-
end. IN both cases Thomas and his com
panion are alleged 10 nave gone into
the stores while the proprietor was in
the rear room. grabbed the cash draw,
and ran away In all probability, he
viii now be sent to the Reform School
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-13
BUSINESS MEN FAVOR
M'MiLLAN MEMORIAL
Washington May Honor Memory of the
Dead Statesman.

The Mcmillan memorial suggestion IS
meeting whit he hearty approval Of the
entire business community Of the city
Everywhere the suggestion in The Times
editorial is being commended and means
for taking the initiative in carrying into
practical effect these plans are being
considered.
The idea advanced by Secretary BARR
Buckley. OF the Business Mems Associa-
ton. that tbe monuments to Alexander
r Shepherd. and Senator Mcmillan
should be placed in close proximity TO
each other. as their names are insep-
arabic in the history of the develop
ment Of a great National Capital, has
apparently struck responsive chord.
While Governor Shepherd pulled the city
from the mud Senator Mcmillan
pIvoted his lever upon the firm founda
ton thus erected has made possible a
Washington of the future such as only
a man Of his intellectual development
and indomitable energy could have con
ceived.
Throughout the city it is freely con-
ceded that the District Of Columbia new
er had more devoted friend IN the halls
Df Congress than the statesman whose
untimely end is now being mOuTned.
Opinion as yet does not seem to have
CTystallized on any given memorial to
his memory. but that there should be a
memorial Of some kind is universally
conceded. The various plans suggested
involve a monument, a statue, or the
naming Of enc Of the great parks in
Guided in the scheme Of park improve
ments after the deceased
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-13
TELEPHONE OPERATORS
GET INCREASED WAGES
Employees of Electrical Department
Made Happy by Commissioners.

The District Commissioners today au-
thorized the following changes amoE-
the employees OF the Electrical Depart
ment:
The compensation of Assistant Tele-
phone Operators. Sidney Wiley, E. d.
Smith. and J. P CaulffeId is increased
from 1875 to $50 per day. 10 take effect
August L
". A Coleman, telephone messenger
at S1-00 per day, is made telephone mes
.senger at S1.25 per day. to take effect
August l.
F J. Eisman is appointed assistant
telephone operator at S1-50 per day.
chargeabs% TO the appropriation for gen
.eral expenses. TO take effect August p
J. B Simpson, temporarily employed
as lineman in this department is ap-
pointed repairman, at S720 per annum,
vice ". T. Ma!loy. dismissed July Il.
1902. TO take effect August Is.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-13
VOLUNTEERS OF 1861
SEEK PLACE IN PARADE
Survivors Association Wishes to March
With Other Veterans.

The survivors Association of The Dis
trict Of Columbia Volunteers Of 1851
have accepted an invitation TO attend the
meeting this evening OF the Twenty-sec-
ore army Corps. at the C. A r. head
quarters. 1905 New York Avenue north
west All members have been requested
10 be present, and a large attendance IS
expected.
1t the last meeting Of the association,
at St Jc=eph's Hall. corner Of Fifth and
H Streets. on Monday evening. the com
rades discussed the probability OF par
ticipating in the Grand Army parade IN
this city in October Application has
been made for d place IN the line II
was decided 20 hold an open meeting Of
the association in September inviting
all District Of Columbia volunteers OIL
1861 10 be present
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-13

popcorn. Mesdanes Bal. Keller, and
Mcclure VIII have charge Of an old
fashioned army table, where Government
coffee, bareback, and baked beans viii
be served.
Mrs Emerson. of Burnside Corps. will
have charge OF fortune telling.
Mrs. OldTOyd has charge OF the car
ptBter work and general management Of
the grounds to be occupied by the va
riUuS corps.
Mrs. Dorsey. chairs. tables. and ice.
Mrs Van Doreu, lamps and other
lights