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The Washington times., 1902-04-20

which have for cargo manure or oysters,
lumber or CLANS, machinery OF produce.
The Ubiquitous Fisherman.
On almost every pier the fisherman sits
or stands; it is evidently etiquette to pre-
serve silence while watching ones line
and etiquette is strictly preserved. Some
of the piers sport inhospitable placards,
reading. NO boys allowed on this pier, g"
others go further and announce NO
fishing" However, even here a fisherman
or two may cast tentative line, sure
OF a catch if und.sturbed.
i taste for fishing is as democratic as
one for baseball The tackle which cost
more than it's owner would care to con
fess to his thrifty spouse bangles side by
side with that which is the product of
home skill. Judging from the spoils dis
played, success. has nothing to do with
the purse of the fisherman.
A forest OF masts rise about certain
little knots and bags, while the edges Of
the cozy little crafts almost touch as
they gently sway to and fro with rhyth-
mic regularity. They are almost desert
ed, as they lie, though from the decks
of one or two may float the thin music
OF an old fiddle or the joyous barking Of
a dog, a merry little fourfooted mariner
whose breed would scarcely gain him ad-
mittance to a dog show.
Hospitable Whit of Cooking.
Accompanying these sounds may come
hospitable Whit of cooking onions or
cabbage, or a Whit of beIated fragrance
from a recently discharged cargo Of fish
or oysters. The paint Of many OF th2s3
minor craft is not fresh now nor was it
recently, but time and wind have made
q soft and artistic color OF their own anl
the bags of furled sails are delightfully."-
gray, with here and there a soft brown
tinge which adds TO their picturesque
ness. On the deck, red shirt or pal
Of vivid blue overalls blends itself in;
the picture.
The Rive- Banks Sly L.=e.
Now, coal dock rises high il air. dIil
red in color once, now a rich, va ID
brown. Piles OF coal lie there. taking O.
prismatic hues in the sunshine Next Il
cargo of hay may be in process of deJa--
kation in the hands OF a group OF negroes,
splendidly muscular and with gay touches
OF primitive color about their pictures
que apparel
Here, a black and orange sweate., there
a red knitted cap. next blue shirt
The Washington times., 1902-04-20
{ RI EZ5HIWG BoAES AZ ZHE EEE LIZ
Saibcats, Big and Little; Line the Shore.
Some Neat and Trim as a Bride, and
Others Dingy as the Cook Of d Cheap.
Restaurant : A Magnificent Outlook Of
the Ciy's Public Buildings and Arlington

with arches so narrow and so low as 20
prove inhospitable to any but the most
infinitesimal of craft.
Through them, however, you catch the
sight of dancing waves and Il CLEAN Of
greener banks than any you have passed
While the boatman hesitates, a cheery'
voice from the bridge proffers that readi-
est form of all assistance-advice: Come
right on through it calls Hospitality.
And through ycu go, bending fearfully un-
til a glare of sunshine tells you that you
have passed IN safety. But here another
obstacle appears; a long row of forbid
ding spiles blocks your watery path; be-
yond the dancing waves beckon and curl
osity leads on. There is narrow space
between the spiles and shore on it float
crs dance and over it bend fishermen. 1t
takes hut breathless moment-that pas
sage. and then the boat is rocking on the
waters of the tidal reservoir. 1t is rough
in here; an inquisitive wave strikes the
oarsman ana scattcrs a shower of spray
upon him.. The camera catches one next
and is retired to the safety of the stern.
Shore Becomes Dumping Ground.
The shore becomes dumping ground
as thickly strewn with the tin can COM
mcrce as is the talk of the egotist with
is. In the distance a blue cart drawn by
white horse picks itself out of the land
scape. The Monument looks like proud
beauty who has seen better days, with its
foreground of cans and refuse. The Bu-
reau is n splendid mass OF dull red. Far
down the shore there is glimpse of
grecnng willows.
The waves are choppy; The boatman has
his wo k cut out for him; even the FISH
ermen glance lazily after him. One of
them has brought his wife for silent COM
pany. AS she lounges on large stone.
in a rather disconsolate attitude. since
his back is turned. her scarlet golf jacket
is a splendid patch of bartaric color in In.
low tones of the landscape
Grand Old Arlington.
High on the hill stands Arlington. its
tombs unseen, but its white pillars
splendilly clear against the dark back
ground CT evergreen and leaGess trees.
More willows. some poplars. red-brown
with their seed blossoms, standing IN a
stiff row like well-trained soldiers More
fishermen, a group of laborers at work
among the trees with small forest of
umbrellas, which they are likely to need
socn, stuck into the yielding ground
Some successful anglers have built
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IF you really wish to know your Wash
ington you should view it from a
i boat. The river and presumably
gentle spring are as indissolubly
connected as house owning and taxpaying,
as Welch farebit and Indigestion. as April
sunshine and freckles. Therefore you
must make your river pilgrimage in
spring. You win bring back not only a
sunburned nose. but a new appreciation
of the city and its environs.
Like a Modest Alexander.
1t is with the feeling OF modest Alex
ander that you step into the dingy little
rowboat and find yourself afoat upon the
muddy waters of the channel. Overhead
the sun shines gayly. but on the horizon
a feet Of clouds remind you of the
calendar and the possibility of a shower to
come. The air is crisp and the wind wei
comes you Along the adjacent piers
line of fishermen cast careless glances
at you. without moving a muscle.
The Cynical Boatman
The boatman who parts with his skiff
for consideration reminds you that you
Pay before you start" with cynicism
born of past experience. He eyes the
camera in the stern with that pity which
is no kin toslove. He evidently wonders
what two presumably sane people are do
ing on the river this chill spring day with
a camera and an umbrella. You fancy
that yeu hear chuckle along with the
clipk of the coins which he is transferring
to his pocket, as the boat pushes its in
quisitive nose out into the stream.
Shipping Is Thick.
The shipping is thick and you must pick
your way respectfully through this busy
portion of the river. Fat white steamers
lie idly at their piers with a small army
at work making ready for a start later
in the day: others show traces OF the
hustle of preparation for an earlier sail
ing. There is a calling of orders, a hurry
ing Of porters and an early passenger or
two peers spoIogetically over the rail
ings.
The sailbcats. big and little crowd the
ways. Sailhoats neat and trim as a bride
and sailboats dingy as the cook of a cheap
restaurant saiIboats with tidy, white
sails. and boats with patched and brown
ish ones Boats which have only slight
acquaintance with the paint pot and boats
being painted. Boats which carry coal
in mysterious recesses and boats which
have great bales of hay as burden; boats
The Washington times., 1902-04-20

little boat rides IN the ruffled brown
water for the playful wind is up and a
bustlng cloud is coming up from the
horizon. The Monument begins to form a
portion of each view with confusing
dissimilarity to foreground. The building
of the State Department looms up gray
and bit grim. the sof;, rich tones OF the
Bureau OF Engraving and Printing, still
further softened By distance and the
spring haze, cppear-
The Wharfage begins 10 thin and the line
CT fishermen becomes more regular. One
or two small craft pass Iazly cut into
the stream with an air Of leisure which
fits the day. One catches glimpses of
rows cf houses which were onoe higher
IN the social scale and Eisre praised even
.y the imp4rtially ada ring house agent.
M nal boys adaga ;se banks, one CT
is, even seem to tie digging for bait.
Ut-a aser haste aud the confidence of ex-
tr1 ne youth.
Old Long Bridge.
Now. the Long Bridge looms up before
you and yorr little beat g!ides out cf the
n1w dazzling sunshine into the cool
shadows beneath it, More fishermen line
The banks beyond and the Monument
a;ancs cut mere clea, IL yet. but with u
'a-c%rcuud o! s!nrr!arly patractiye
.;.a,.'y. Eof3re you IS the s;one bridge
The Washington times., 1902-04-20

fire to cool, the result OF their prowress;
the thin blue smoke ascends like the am
bition CT tine newly rich. The beautiful
pile of the Capitol picks itself out of the
mists and stands gray and mysterious
against the iow-lying clouds. The gilded
dome of the Library tosses its proud head
in air. a big drop FLASHES out of the
clouds. and even the fishermen take time
to look up.
The Long Bridge has been passed again
and picturesque group of stone barges
are being loaded by troop of stalwart
negroes. \ little girl peers down from
the bridge, in evident wonder that small
craft should be out today. The wind rises
and it is useless to deny that rain has
commenced The sky is as forbidding as
the countenance of rich relation.
The oarsman finds it stiff pulling and
the umbrella has been raised over the
stern of the boat Huge drops fall solidly
on the brown surface of the river. a sail
boat comes gliding toward you, then
changes its mind, comes around and
anchors The chug chug of small
steamer fills the air.
Neat as an Old Maid.
Coming is much easier than going; soon
the Washington Barracks, neat as an old
maid, appear in sight with trim, prim
rows of everything and decorously green
ing grass. A stiff young officer. without
an umbrella. comes down a flight OF steps
and crosses the bare, clean expanse, with
an air OF obliging waitips world The lit
tie row of tents looks forlorn in the rain
and wind. The occupants of the boat are
trying to convince each other. ii not them-
selves that they are not wet.
Impertinently self-satisiied little pri-
yate yachts lie at anchor. trim rowboats
take shelter near them. The red car barn
comes near. The boats, which, bit
further on. useful rather than ornamental.
bear ordinary names. such IS Volunteer
or Vigilant. take on now a more naughty
nomenclature; ycu will find 4 Lille May,
Jack Tar, 4 BoXey; beyond q doubt,
you are among the aristocrats Ct the
Washington feet. The home pier looms
up. dingy but welcome sight. The aun
is struggling out, the soaked umbrella is
put down. You crawl apologeticaliy out
and look closely to see If anyone is smil-
ing at you. AS you pass out into the
street, wet but cheerful. the sun streams
splendidly out. You knew it would be SO;
the month Is April,
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Scenes Along the Banks Of the Potomac River
Great White Steamers Lie Idly at Their
Piers With Small Army at Work, Making
Ready for Start Later in the Day---For
ests Of Mdsts and Ubiquitous Fishermen.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-23

on April 80 the divorce was granted; that
on the sixteenth day Of the following month
Winch, under the influence Of Mrs. Mitchell,
took out a license and married her; that in
thus violating the six months clause he was
guilty OF bigamy; that she used undue in
huence upon him at these different times
and imposed upon his falling mental and
physical condition; that he was confined In
st. Demands hospital in 1898, having been
adjudged insane. and that since January l.,
1897. Miranda has been collecting and re-
ceiving the beneht Of rentals and prorts
to an amount alleged to be $40, 600.
Attorneys Thomas and Nolan, who repre-
sent the plaintiffs. had Deputy Clerk Gross
man Of the district court make a special
trip to the court house late Monday even
ing to receive and nle the petition on April
IL, to avoid any possible contention that
might have arisen a day later as TO the
application OF the statute of ten-year limi-
tation.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-23
SHOT AT A BURGLAR
Wife of Former Police Chief siKwart
a Midnight


Mrs, A. T. sigwart. wife of former Chief
OF Police sigwsrt, shot a man who was at
tempting TO gain entrance to their mouse,
1915 South Fifth street. about IL O'Clock
Monday night. Mr.. sigwort was out OF the
city. and about midnight Mrs. sigwar.
heard 4 noise at the front window, and get
ting a revolver fred in that direction. After
shooting she went TO the window and saw
a man wTithing on the ground in the front
yard. She called for help. but before any
one arrived the wounded man arose and
staggered away. On the porch and In the
yard were several blood spots. The snoot-
ing was reported 10 the police and the ON
GERS are trying 70 find a man with a gun
shot wound.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-23

already made a name in bis profession and
a success IN the business world.
O'Neill Frontier: W. W. Young OF stan
ton is brought out as one OF Nebraska's
congressional candidates for a republican
nomination. While 1t is out Of the From
tiers district there is no harm In saying
that with a siX-horse team Of republicans
from Nebraska like Young in the house
there would be something doing.
Columbus Times: While new candidates
for the nomination for congressman for this
district are being announced every week it
is impossible to name a man that more
completely combines all the prerequisites
for that position than our own candidate
from Platte, DR.. Homer A. Hanson. And
not a single candidate thus far suggested
Will go into the convention with the same
hattering number Of votes. While II is 2
lsudable ambition to aspire to the leader
ship Of this congressional district in this
falls campaign, we must have a candidate
that can poll the solid vote Of the party
on the 18th day of November.
Webster County Argus: Prominent
among those who are making a strong FIGHT
to secure the nomination for CONGRESSMAN
from the Fifth district on the republican
ticket Ia Elliott Lowe. representative from
Harlan county. Mr.. loves work in the
last legislature was especially character
lied by his strong committee work and he
made a good record for himself. He is
a man who has been engaged in business
pursuits for many years among the people
OF this district, composed largely Of agri-
culturists. and his years Of experience have
evidenced to him the needs Of the district
and qualified him in a large measure to fill
the responsible position of congressman
with ability and satisfaction to his people.
Niobrara Pioneer: George A. Brooks has
formally announced his candidacy for the
republican nomination for congressman.
Should Mr.. Brooks receive the nomination
1t would be a recognition not only Of the
business world. but OF the people with
whom he comes in daily contact. His has
been a life OF energy, full OF that business
enterprise and push that make the wheels
turn, yet softened with a benevolence that
has brtdged over many a struggling neigh
Dor or friend. And this has, IT is strange
to relate, been even passed along to some
struggling foe IL worthy as a man and citi-
zen. These attentions make the most ia
miliar and striking local friendship that
any citizen could wish to possess. A con-
gresham from the west must needs be a
hustler, much more so when this great
district is considered. There is not a oandi-
date mentioned for this honor whose
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-23
ALLEGE IMPROPER INFLUENCE
Daughters and GrandchIId of 8. r..
Winch Bring SUIT TO Re-
cover Estate.

The two daughters and a grandchild Of
Seth F. Winch, who died at the age of n
In st. Demands Hospital for Insane, Coun-
ell Bluffs, on February IL, 1899, have filed
In district court a petition asking to have
annulled the transactions Of Winch's
widow, who is now Mrs. John J.. Steen. in
the Winch estate. The specific request is
10 have declared void the deeds she gave
10 purchasers. and It is the plaintiffs allie
cation that she first gained title to the
property by unduly influencing Winch in
his dotage.
The petitioners are the daughters, Eivira
Aldrich and Emma s. Oatman OF Massa-
chusetts. and Irene F. Sweet, a minor heir
OF she who was Helena Winch. The $50, 900
property involved is said to include the old
home property at 1904 North Twenty-fourth
the house next to II, now occupied by the
widow and her present husband. John J..
steen. who is about 70 years old; twenty
city lots In north Omaha, two in South
Omaha, a hve-acre tract near Miller park,
100 acres in Minnesota sixty miles from ST.
Paul, two lots In Chicago. one on Washing
ton boulevard, and six lots in Council
Bluffs.
The allegations in the petition are in the
broadcast language possible. In substance Il
is charged that she who was then Mrs.
Miranda J. Mitchell went to the home of
Mr.. Winch IN Nav. 1Sss, presenting her
self as a dressmaker; that she was ex-
tremely progressing and won the conn.,
dence and demonstratiye affection OF Mr..
Winch; that in April. 1892. his wife Sarah
had divorce proceedings well under way In
district court and was suing for alimony;
that Mrs. Mitchell persuaded Winch on
April 20 to transfer his property to her by
convincing him that II his wife won her
suit she and the legal thieves'' would get
practically all that was In his uame; that
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-23
THIRD ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE
P. s. Pyles Endeavors Once More to End
His Earthly Existence.
Whales GAS IN ROOM AT LANCE HOTEL
Now at Point of Death mt st. JOseph's
HospitaI-Writes Pathetic Let
tiers to Son and Daugh-
ter In the East.

+. s. Pyles made his third, and perhaps
a successful, attempt to end his life Mon
day night. He was found in a room at the
LANCE hotel at $3.50 yesterday morning
In an unconscious condition and the gas
escaping from an open Jet in the room. The
door and window had been closed and
locked and over the door knob he had hung
his coat.
On a table he left two letters, one ad-
dressed TO Joe A. PyleS, a son, 1913 North
Mount street, Baltimore, and the other to
Mrs. NJ. E. Edwards, a daughter, 702 B
street, S. W.. Washington, d. c., and a note
requesting the landlady to see that the let
tiers were mailed. In both Pyles stated
that he was almost blind and was sick and
helpless. Il know that you would divide
your last cent with me- he wrote, but l
cannot be a burden to you when l know
that you need every cent that you can
make" He requested his son and daughter
to pray for him and babe them goodby.
nhaIes Gas All tight.
Pyles went to the hotel about Z o'clock
Monday evening and registered as Joseph
Miles, giving no address. About 9 o'clock
he retired. and that was the last seen OF
him by the people at the hotel. While In
an adjoining room about $3.50 yesterday
morning Mrs. LANCE smelled gss issuing
from his room and summoning assistance
broke in the door. Pyles was undressed
and was on the bed unconscious, breathing
heavily. Police Surgeon Benawa was called
and had him removed to St. Joseph hos
pital.
Pyles is a carpenter about IS years Of age
and has been prominent in labor circles,
having at one time been a member of the
committee. He has been in Ill
health and for several months has been
unable to work. His relatives reside in the
east. A son. Phillip Pyles. formerly lived
In this city.
In the pockets of his trousers the police
found a loaded revolver and IS. Two
months ago Pyles turned on the gas at the
Metropolitan hotel, but was saved by the
OF Police Surgeon Borglum. Three
years ago he attempted It in an Ohio town.
At 10 o'clock last night Pyles was stil
unconscious and the physicians believed that
he could not recover.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-23
WESTERN LEAGUE OPENING
First Game Of Base Ball Season Comes
This Afternoon.
MILWAUKEE, COMMENCES At OMAHA
Ancient Rivals VIII Meet for First
Time in Years and Try for
Supremacy ns In Days
of YOre.

This afternoon the opening games Of the
Western league championship season will
be played. Milwaukee will play in Omaha.
Peoria at Dies Moines, Kansas City at
Colorado Springs and st. Joseph at Den.
yer. incidentally. the American league
and American association also begin their
playing season today. This will make
It a memorable day in base ball annals.
II will be the FIRST time in years that
Omaha has started the season at home, and
the occasion is to be made festive.
Manager Rourke has arranged for a great
carriage parade, in which both teams the
city and county ofhcials. distinguished
patrons OF the sport, the newspapers and
others will take part. Play will begin
at Vinton Street park at 345, Mayor
Moores exercising his official prerogstive
by throwing the first ball. 1t is not known
yet which one Of the four umpires will be
assigned to Omaha, but very likely Artie
Latham will give us the benefit Of his
presence.
All the teams Of the league are in fairly
good shape for the opening Of the season.
Out OF the turmoil Of the winter, with its
uncertainty ae to circuit arrangements,
management, players, and in fact all the
detail Of the game, the clubs have emerged
much stronger and better organized than
could reasonably have been expected. How
strong they are can only be told by actual
experience. So far as Omaha is concerned
the team looks better than any we have
had since 1891. II lie without a doubt the
best in the field we ever had. The battery
stan, too, is remarkably strong. All OF the
pitchers are young and strong. with plenty
Of diamond experience and lots of ambition.
Gonding is the peer Of any backstop in the
country today. and Thomas is a lively lad.
with all the marks OF a ball player. No one
who has watched the team in practice has
any fear but that II will land well up In
the pennant race. Manager Rourke mod
estly says he has great faith in his players.
Milwaukee will be welcomed here by the
old guard, who remember the intense RI
vairy that formerly existed between the
Indians and the Brewers. Probably the
fercest games ever played in Omaha were
with the Milwaukee team. This spirit OF
rivalry is sure to be revived, and Hughey
Duffy and his Angels will find Bill Rourke
and his Pets Just as eager for their scalps
as though there had been no hiatus In the
contest. The Milwaukee team reached here
yesterday afternoon. The lineup for the
frat came will he.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-23
Afnuse m
Liquid Air Demonstration.

The lecture and demonstration OF the
subject OF liquid air. given as an extra num-
Der at the teachers lecture course filled
Boyd's theater last night. The demonstra-
tor. Mr.. Rugg, who is the second person
to give demonstrations of this subject in
the city. was fully alive I. the possibilities
OF the Few force, which he said only awaits
cheaper means Of production to take its
place, as one Of the powerful mechanical
agents Of civilization. The usual expert
ments hardening mercury. converting rub
Der into a brittle substance and boiling the
air on a cake Of ice were given. The liquid
air in a kettle boiling over an alcohol
flame, coated the kettle with ice completely.
The experiments given were followed with
great interest by the audience who followed
the work for two hours.
At the conclusion Of the lecture Mr.. Rugg
met members Of the alumni Of the Univer-
sity Of Illinois. Of which institution he is a
graduate.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-23
TWO WIFE-BEATING BROTHERS
One Already Under Arrest and Police
Are Looking for the
other.

c. Tobin has been arrested and his
brother, w. J. Tobin, will be arrested as
soon as located. each charged with beating
his wife. Over a month ago C. Tobin was
sentenced to forty days in Jail for this
same ofense and has been out only a few
days. Monday his wife, complained that
he had again whipped her and thrown her
down a flight of stairs at their boarding
house on North Sixteenth street, and as
evidence Of the fact she wears a bandage
over the greater portion OF her face. The
case was set for Wednesday.
Mrs. W. ]. Tobin swore out a warrant for
her husband yesterday morning in which sh
stated that she had received substantially
the same treatment as her sister-in-law
Both men are cooks.