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The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-15
Loyal Sons Drink Health of
Their Alma Mater.
OLD UNIVERSITY SONGS SUNG
Assistant Secretary of War Sanger
Calls Attention to The Fact That
Three Presidents of the United
States Were Graduates.

The spirit of the Crimson lightencd the
atmosphere of the New Willard banquet
hall last night when eighty-five loyal sons
sang the songs and drank the health of
Harvard. The annual dinner of the Wash
ington Harvard Club which numbers in
its membership many of those most prom
inent in the life of the Capital was, as
usual, a success.
President Unable to Attend.
1t had been hcred that President Roose-
welt, who was one of the big men" at
Harvard in the four years preceding his
graduation in 1881, would be present but
the serious illness of his son, Theodore,
jr., who is preparing for Harvard at Gro
ton School, precluded this pleasure. 4
letter of regret, which fairly teemed with
Harvard spirit, was received from Mr..
Roosevelt, however. and read to those
who were fortunate enough to be present.
Edward Lander presided. The banquet
table reflected the Harvard crimson Be
side each plate lay a crimson ribbon,
which each loyal alumnus fastened TO his
coat with a crimson Harvard pin. The
menu card was printed in crimson.
University Songs Rendered.
The heartiness with which university
songs were rendered demonstrated there
was little need to consult the volume of
Harvard songs. With the completion of
the menu came the speeches-informal all
OF them-and the songs. with Fair Har-
,ard' first of all. Few Harvard gradu-
ates ever forget Fair Harvard With
great spirit was sung the University
Song" nowadays the battle hymn at Cam
bridge:
Look where the crimson banners fly,
Hark to the sound of tramping feet
There is a host approaching nigh
Harvard is marching up the street,
Onward to victory again,
Marching with drum-beat and with
song
Hear the refrain,
AS it thunders along--as it thunders
alongi''
Edward Lander was a capital presiding
officer, and spoke felicitoUsly in introduce
ing the various speakers, early among
whom was Solicitor General Richards His
brief remarks were tinged with reminis-
cence, and extremely humorous
Songs were sprinkled beautifully
throughout the entire programme The
precentor was Mr.. Howard c. Cook; the
pianist, Mr.. William D. Krug; violinist.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-15
FOURTH ANNUAL REUNION.
Lutheran Young Peoples Union to
Hold Social Session,

The fourth annual reunion of the Lcth-
eran Young Peoples Union will be held
next Friday evening in the Luther Place
Memorial Church. The early part of the
evening will be devoted to musical pre-
lude, in charge of Mr.. Clarence Ernest
Beatty.
At S o'clock there will be brief ad-
dresses by Congressman Herman Dahle
of Wisconsin, Congressman A. f. Lever
of South Carolina: Senator Knute Mel
son. of Minnesota: Rev. NJ w. HANNA
ID. D., and the pastor of the church. Rev.
]. G. Butler, ID. d.
At the conclusion of these exercises adj
journment will be had to the chapel for
a social hour. during which refreshments
will be served
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-15
NAMES THREE CORRESPONDENTS
Albert l.. Lawrence Asks Decree and
Custody of His Child.

Mr.. Albert L. Lawrence, through his
counsel, Andrew T. Bradley, began suit
for divorce against Annie Bell Lawrence
yesterday. He charges infidelity. Three
men are named as co-defendants under
the provisions of the code.
1t is stated that the parties were mar
ried in this city in August, 1897
Mr.. Lawrence says that their child,
Gertrude, three years old, is now residing
with his mother. His wife. however, he
declares, is threatening to take her away.
In this connection Mr.. Lawrence states
that his wife has been very cruel to the
child, and often tried to teach her to use
bad language. He asks the court to award
him the care and custody of the child and
to restrain his wife from interfering with
her.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-15
HOUSE REWARDS CID SOLDIERS
Passes Many Pension Bills. One for
Widow of 1912 War.

Yesterday. under the rules of the House,
was devoted TO the consideration of pri-
vate pension and relief bills.
All the pension bills on the calendar
127 in number, were passed, among then.
one for the widow of a soldier of the war
of 1872 and two granting $50 a month to
the widows of Rear Admiral Sicard and
Brigadier General Cushing commissary
general of subsistence. 1t was all done in
fifty-five minutes.
A bill authorizing the appointment of
Col. w. B. Franklin on the retired list
was passed; also a bill to grant the right
of way for a railroad through Oklahoma
and the Indian Territory.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-15
HOURS OF FIREMEN.
Commissioners Receive Bill Intro
duccd by Senator Mason.

The District Commissioners have re-
ceived from the Senate Committee on tho
District OF Columbia Senate bill No. 1862,
ITO limit the hours Of service of the
members of the Fire Department of the
District OF Columbia
This bill was introduced by Senator
Mason and provides: THAT hereafter the
period of sarvice of the members of the
Fire Department of the District Of Col
umbia shall not exceed twelve hours,
which shall be consecutive in each calen-
dar day. except in cases of extraordinary
emergency or public peril, and for which
service not exceeding twelve hours in
each day, as aforesaid. they shall receive
the same pay or salary as paid to them
at the time Of the passage Of this act"
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-15
DEATH BROUGHT HIS VALENTINE.
Capt. j. j. G. Ball Predicted His
Fate, and End Came ms He Said,

Death will bring me my valentine re-
marked Capt. ]. J. G. Ball, one of the old
est employees of the Senate, three days
ago while in Providence Hospital having
an old wound treated. He died yesterday
morning, thus fulfilling his prediction.
His body was last night taken to Win
chedon. Mass, where he selected a grave
and erected monument to himself a
year ago.
Captain Ball had been a doorkeeper of
the Senate since 1877. He lost his arm at
Fort Blakely on the day of Lees surren-
der He was captain of Company G,
Eighty-sixth Colored Regiment. during
the war.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-15

The Inspector of Buildings has forward
ed recommendation to the District Com
missfoners that final payment be made on
contract 2943 in favor of Gleason & Hum
phrey for the construction of the Benja-
min G. Orr school at Twining City. He
also recommends that the building be in
sured for s13,40i. The Commissioners have
approved the recommendation.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-15
ELECTRIC COMPANY COMPLAINS.
Failure to Get Information Causes
Unnecessary Expense.


The District Commissioners recently re-
ceived communication from Gen. G. H.
Harries, vice president of the Potomac
Electric Power Company, in which he
complains of unnecessary expense put
upon his company by the failure to give
the company the proper street grade when
conduits were laid on California Avenue.
1t appears that in the grading of this
avenue near its intersection with Con-
necticut Avenue the earth was removed
from the cOndIits of the company. and
they were found to interfere with the con-
tinuation of the street work. resulting
in formal notice to the company to sink
its conduts below the newly established
grade of California Avenue.
Mr.. c. b. Hunt, the Computing Engi-
neer, has submitted a report upon the
matter. in which he reviews the case
and makes the point that it was not pos
sible at the time the conduits were laid
for the office to inform the company ex-
actly as to the grade. as it had not then
lin the summer of 1889 been worked out
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-15
ANNUAL DINNER OF
THE HARVARD ALUMNI

Mr.. W. G. Wilmarcth. and cornetist, Mr..
Mundell. As each familiar tune started
up the members of an alumni quartette
gathered at one end of the room and led
the singing.
Presidents Who Were Graduates.
Hon. William Cary Sanger, Assistant
Secretary of War, followed Mr.. Richards,
and it was a source of qualification to
Harvard pride when he dipped into his
tory and stated that of all the Presidents
of the United States three were graduates
of Haryard-John Adams, John Quincy
Adams, and Theodore Roosevelt Yale
numbers not 4 single graduate in the list
of Presidents. while William and Mary
| College boosted of three-JefTerson, Mon
roe. and Tyler.
Following Mr.. Sanger Mr. Frank W.
Hackett. eX-Secretary Of the Navy was
introduced by Mr. Lander. His remarks
were enthusiastically received.
Herbert Putnam, the Librarian of Con-
gress, was also "a speaker. as were sew
eral other of the prominent members OF
the Washington Harvard Club. Last of
all every man joined in singing Aud
Lang Syne.''
Those Present nt Banquet.
ardson. 6. T. Emmons, Alfred H. Brooks,
f. C. Sciirader. Thomas NJ Chatard.
Frank II. Hitchcock. L. y. Littauer II. X.
Webb. Charles Moore, Pickering Dodge,
J. S. Diller. Arthur Keith, II. a. Cutler.
ID. w. Lord. A. J. Collier. B. Pickman
Mann, +. W. Hackott. Herbert Scott
smith. Louis l. Hooper. W. C. Menden-
hall, II. w Wiley, Arthur MacDon-
aid. George s. Chase. Bernard R. Green.
Rev L. G. Pierce, Daniel Hazard. f. B.
McGetrick. Ross r. Perry, C. II. Chapman,
William NJ. Gale, Robert L. O'Brien, Sim
on Newcomb, c. II. Lincoln. F. L. Ran
som. Allerton Cushman. William p. Todd.
p. d. Phair, Vivian Burnett. Cleveland
Alike, William Able, Fritz V Briesen,
J. p. Jones, William E. Chandler. j. X.
Richards, William Hitz. Edward Lander.
c. H. Stone, Franklin T. Howe. c. X
Robinson, Thomas II. Clark. Howe Totten,
A c. Bradley. Wayland T. Vaughan,
joseph A. Hill. Henry ]. Wilder,
]. McB. Sterrett, II. J. Brumbaugh, ". A.
Lamson. George H. Clement, Edwin W.
Spalding. William Cary Sanger. Herbert
Putnam. Carroll G. Curtis Bo;es Penrose,
J. Walter Fewkes. Foster r. Green. w L.
Crounsc, E. B. Greene, William A. He'll
pin, Harry W. Hahn, William b. Kimball.
Percival Hall. Sylvester ID. Judd, c. c.
Brayton. C. p. Montague. Moncena NJ.
Dodge. G. Fred SchwarZ, Ernest G. Walk
err, John H. Gray. William II. Putnam
Charles s. Halves, O. T. Fisher G. c.
Dean. r. w. Montague.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-15

There
First adequate capital goods with
reasonable profit like commodity should be
profeach individual which
sold dependence
contribuory dependence
absolute honesty a i'm
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-15
Just How Does Your
Organization Stand ?

More than $4,000 members of fra
ternal and secret organizations live
in Washington. Tomorrow the Sun
day Times prints two pages of fra
ternal and lodge news, with authori-
as to just what each of their orders
is doing in the nation and the city.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-15
The Fate of the Office Seeker.

A humorous article = really hu
morous article-of the trials and char
ton adult knows, with a surprising
ending. illustrated by Bengough.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-15
Some Distinctively
Washington Features.
When the Clock Strikes Four.

ington that can be duplicated nowhere
in America. A word picture of daily
scene, supplemented with Photographic
illustrations, the whole making an ar
for years, and be sent by enthusiastic
readers to all parts of the country.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-15
SEEK TO COLLECT, $4,000.
Suit Entered Against Owners of Ear
ton HOTELS

ton Hotels.
Proceedings were instituted in the su-
preme Court of the District by Mr.. James
Linskey and Mr. Edward T. Linskey. part
ners, and Mr.. William H. McCuen, individ-
ually and with Mr.. George r. Herbert. to
enforce mechanics lien against tho
Barton Hotel. Mr.. J. Barton Key, Nine
Cecilia c. d'Audigne. and others are named
as defendants.
The amount claimed is about 81. 600
which it is alleged is due for repairs and
improvements. Mr.. J. Miller Kenyon is
named as counsel for the compliments.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-15

The price of The Sunday Times and thereafter will
be FIVE because is worth FIVE cents good
cannot be sold for less Since its old
has from eighteen pages to hrtysx-DOUBLED. 1T
will be thirty tomorrow beautifully illustrated.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-15
The Value of Art
TO the Inartistic

A convincing. original talk with one
of Washington's well-known young
artists, illustrated with her own work.
in which she shows how art study,
much or little, helps everybody.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-15
Interesting and
Important Everywhere.
Admiral Dewey's
Fishing Story

An article that will be read and
copied throughout the country, and
that will be especially good here in
Washington.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-15
hiss Manhattan's Fashions.

The smartest pictures and the
brightest fashion gossip to be found
anywhere are upon Miss Manhattan's
page, with which old readers are IA
miliar and new readers will be de-
lighted.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-15
THE SUNDAY TIMES.

Tomoro sisuwl Ieso welw its t o
il
o II
nd full
o
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-15

The Times expects to live through
this generation and others, and it
means to win early the applause of
the future men and women. There
fore it will have the best children's
page to be seen anywhere. Tomor-
rows page is pretty good.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-15
Southern Field and
Track Athletics.

So written that every man who ever
hit a baseball-or missed one-and
every woman who ever stood on tip
toe at race will be interested. Is
complete story of coming athletic
events in the colleges and upon the
tracks and in the fields of this vi
cinity. 1t is a beautifully illustrated
article, and will make one want to
take deeper breath and run out into
the open air. The amateur athletes
who are coming to Washington receive
especial attention.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-15
The Best Newspaper Value
for the Money to be had
in Washington Tomorrow,


the IS ab he mos nt n
dior rnsua anus
provoking formation ging rtc whc tmakea hh
Evening star., 1902-08-13
PRESIDENT JoHNsoN's DENIAL.
Says There is No Chance Of the Two
Leagues Combining.

President Johnson of the American
League. who is In Chicago. last night denied
the truth Of the report that there would be
a consolidation Of the two leagues. He
said the plan told of in a dispatch from
Boston had been tried. but found wanting,
the different magnates OF the American
League having been approached and each
declining to have anything to do with the
scheme.
THAT story Is untrue as it stands said
Ban. 81 have known Of this plan for some
time. I know that they have approached
our magnates, but have failed to secure
anything to go on. We had plenty Of
chance last year to unite with either one of
the factions If the American League had
wanted to, but saw that there was
nothing to be gained by uniting with such
an organization as the National League
was at that time, or as it is at the present
time.
I'VE have nothing to gain by consoida-
ton, and IL the National League men have
any idea that such deal could be consum-
mated you may be sure they would not
have sprung the story at this time. If they
expected to be successful you may be sure
they would have kept 1t under cover for
some time There is no hope for such q
consolidation"
Evening star., 1902-08-13
GRAND CIRCUIT TRoTS.
Direct Hal Won Metropolitan Stakes
in Fine Contest.

The second day of the grand circuit meet
ing at the Brighton Beach track had an
excellent card. The weather was bright
and cool, but high wind pre- nted fast
time. The manageme Mt announo | that on
account of The Abbot being LAM ne $4,000
match between the ex-champi' and Lord
Derby was declared off In place on
Thursday Prince Alert. 2.002, and Anacon-
da, 2.014, will compete for purse of 5000
to beat the worlds pacing record, and Dan
Patch, 2.o0a4. will go mile against time to
beat the worlds time record held by Star
Pointer of 1.59A With favorable weather
it looks as II both records are in danger,
as the track Is fast and the horses are in
frst-class condition Dan Patch was booked
for Saturday.
The Metropolitan 5000 for the 2.20 pace
had a great favorite in the bay stallion Dt-
rect Hal. who has won every race ne mas
started Ia this season. The field was Il
strong one. and the betting was wild, heavy
and sensational in the extreme, one plungcr
laying s39,o03 to 81, 500 in the pools on the
favorite. whose price was steady at 800 to
$40. Miss NIlamont drew the pole, but as
soon as the word was given Green Line,
with splendid burst Of speed. took the
lead and got the pole, with Elder One SEC
ond and the favorite, who got the worst Of
the start. third.
In the back stretch Direct Hal tried to get
to the front. boy yeas interfered with by
ss one and esrs
one Of his well kho&h finishes and Won by
half length. MdeisOne was dfstanced for
the foul In the Aecsnn heat the battle was
again between Grefnn44ine and the fayorlte
from start to finish and in the third the
favorite won easily by three lengths from
Iertlmln. Green ahiHs breaking so badly on
the top turn thatEheswas distanced.
Evening star., 1902-08-13
DIR. WILSON NEVER ARRESTED.
Letter From Man Reported in Custody
at Bluedelds.

A dispatch from Columbus, Ohio, says:
In letter to a cousin in this city, DIR.
Russell Wilson of Norwalk, Ohio, who was
reported to have been condemned to death
by the Nicaraguan government for partic-
ipating in a flibustering expedition, says
he has never been arrested, and was never
in danger, The doctor says, in substance:
Several months ago L Joined the Colom-
bian regular army with the rank of major
surgeon. Colombia and Nicaragua We're at
variance, and l was placed on board the
gunboat General P.nzon as surgeon to ac-
company the expedition. We tried TO land
at Bluefields at night, but high sea sud
denly coming up, fifty men only were able
to land, and a daybreak We were fired on
from the forts and forced to retreat, leav-
ing the fifty there. That may account for
the story getting out that | was arrested.
The expedition / was with was not a fill
clustering trip, but ore under the direction
of the regular Colombian army
Evening star., 1902-08-13
Junior Base Ball.

The Nationals defeated the Chevy Chase
base ball team Sunday by the score of 16 to
0. The features of the game were the good
pitching of John Nessline and the heavy
hitting Of Joe Nessline. The lineup is as
follows: John Nessllne. pitcher; Joe Ness
line, catcher: A. Spect, first base: F. Dud-
ley. second base; A. Alexander, short stop;
H. Wilson, third base; N. Smith, left field
P. Shant, right field; E. Butts. center field.
Any team averaging eighteen years desir-
ing games with the Nationals please ad-
dress challenges to John Nessline, 1885 Ith
street northwest.
The Kendall Green Stars defeated the
Young Brentwoods in an exciting game of
ball by the score of II to 6. The features
of the game were the batting of Lyons the
pitching of Moran and the excellent catch
of j. Moran. The line up of the Kendall
Green is as follows: G. Caffrey, catcher;
M. Moran. pitcher; Joe Lyons, first base
A. Caffrey, second base; J. Moran, third
base; j. Sharght, short stop; E. Logan,
right field; M. Murphy. center field; F. Hob
mann. left field; M. Donoior, third base,
and pitcher Teams averaging twelve years
of age desiring games with the Kendal II
Green Stars win please address Challenges
to Matthew Donoher. 1107 street north
east.
Evening star., 1902-08-13
GEN. SMITH MAY CONTEST.
Army Officer Advises With Friends
Regarding Forced Retirement.

A special to the New York World from
Portsmouth. Ohio. yesterday says: From
statements made here this afternoon by
Judge James w. Bannon. brother-in-law
and attorney of General Jacob H. Smith It
was Indicated that the general will contest
to the bitter end the action OF President
Roosevelt in increasing the sentence placed
Upon him by the Court-martial as a punish
ment for his 'kill-and-burn'' order
Judge Bannon said today:
General Smith will probably remain in
Portsmouth for about a month. During
that time he will formulate his official re-
port. which will vindicate him and will be
transmitted TO the War Department.
Another thing. General Smith will take
no action until he cnnsults his friends
among the officers Of the regular army
The general would have been retired two
years hence on account OF the age limit but
there are many officers in the regular army
who have many years Of active service yet
before them. These are vitaily interested in
a contest which shall decide whether or not
the President of the United States may re-
tire from the army any officer who rHay
have CHANGED to displease him. On this ac-
count the general will have the support of
many regular army officers
The sentence OF the court-martial was
that General Smith be 'admonished' for his
order. President Roosevelt seems 20 have
construed the word as meaning 'reprimand-
ed A glance at the dictionary will easily
discover the difference. 'Admonish is to re
prove mildly. 'Reprimand to 'reprOve Sc
verely.' The first means almost advice for
future action, the latter is a 'cau down of
a severe kind.
The President had no legal or moral
right to Increase the sentence OF the court
martial Whether or not the general wiu
fight the case remains with him. / have ad-
vised and will continue to advise him to go
into the contest with heart and soul"
Evening star., 1902-08-13

Warner, Stahl, Parent Ferris, Dougherty,
LaChance, Freeman and Gleason.
st. Nrain. who was on Manager Selee's
Chicago pitching staff for a time has be-
come the center of fight in the Southern
League which has already attracted ma
tfonal attention. He has been locked out OF
the grounds at New Orleans along with two
other members of the Memphis team and
Umpire Cline in defiance of the rulings of
President Nicklin. Several games have
been forfeited, and the different club own
ers are divided in allegiance to the presi-
dent and the management Of the New Or
leans club in consequence. The difficulty
arose over the claim of the Tacoma club
of the Pacific League that ST. Vrain be-
longed to that league when released by
Chicago and has no right to play In the
Southern League. The claim was backed
by the National Association of Minor
Leagues. The matter is in the courts. and
promises a tangle which may disrupt the
minor league organization, as well as the
Southern League.
Barney Dreyfuss of Pittsburg thinks his
team could defeat the champions Of the
American League without much trouble in
a series of post-season games. Anyway,
he is willing to put UP 5000 for his team
to play for against the Chicago Americans.
allowing that the Chicagos win the Amer
can League pennart.
I'VE are stronger than the Chicagos at
pretty nearly every position" he says.
'Bransfield is a better hitter than Isbell
and just as good a fielder. Ritchey is a
faster man and covers more ground than
DAILY. and although George Davis is a fine
shortstop l think Wagner is his superior.
Leach is a better man than Strang at third,
and in the outfield, with Davis, Beaumont
and Clarke, we certainly are better off
covering more ground and being better
throwers and batters. In pitchers there is
nothing to It but Pfttsburg, and while they
say Mcfarland and Sullivan are a bet
ter pair Of catchers than O'Connor and
Smith. the latter are good enough for me
par Of ba yrnul1 to he plaved
with the foul-strike rule and part without,
and the use of the rule would handicap
them, while its absence would benefit u.s.
If a series was played 1 doubt il the Chi
cagos would win a game. l don't believe
in any division of the receipts, but in play
ing for all or nothing