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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1902-12-03
MEETING IN INTEREST or
EPWORTH LEAGUE WORK
Will Attend Session at Trinity n Z.
ChuTch-PrOYTam Of Music
and AddIesses

A subdig,riat meeting iu tha interest
OF Epworth League work was held at
Trinity NJ. f. Church last evening There
vas an unusually large attendance.
The program included singing anC
several addresses and a social entertain
ment at the conclusion. The Rev. j. e.
Nicholson. pastor Of Trinity 81 f.
Church. conducted the devotional exer-
c'ses +. T. Isren. president of the
district League, presided al the meet
Ing. The Epworth League choir Of Will
son Memorial ChurcS sang several ex-
ceptionally good selections.
The Rev Page Milburn delivered an
address on Bible study with blackboard
exercises. Mrs z. H. Wharton and sew
eral other prominent league workers
made brief addresses on Mission
Their Value and the Work Accomplished
by Them"
Refreshments were served by the rep
resentaJives Of the league participating
In the meeting.
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DEATH OF SECRETARY
ROOTS FATHERIN-L
Salem H Wales Long Pre-
Intnt in New York.

NEW YORK. Dee salem II. wa
for many years @ director CT The
ti0ual Bank OF North america aud
ther-in-law Of Secretary OF War Fl
Root died yesterday at his home
East Fifty-Hflh Street. aged seven
seven years. he developed a cold Sc
days ago. Owing 20 his advanced
he was unable TO combat the compIi
tions which followed the attack
Mr. Root arrived here yester,
morning Pc was a. the house
days aEc and wheH hc left for WasniI
ton be asked 10 boz notified Of
chance sor the worse
Mr Wales ard his wife ceIebrat
their golden wedding on February
--@et an theil hume. - East FfIJy-uTth
Street Thcy have two children-Mrs.
Root and Edward h Wales. He was
born iu Wales. Hsmpden county. Mass
October 8. 1928. moved to New York in
1876. and iu 1873 became managing editor
OF the Scientific American" retaining
the position until 1871
He was president Of the park depart
meut I'm 1873. president Of the Depart
ment Of docks 1875. park commission
or 1SS0-S5. I'd 1875 he was New York
commissioner OF the Paris Exposition.
and served on the executive committee
q the Christian commission during the
civil wa~.
Nj Wales was a delegate 10 the Ma
tional Republican Convention in 1872
Republican candidate fer mayor Of New
York In 1874. and become vice president
OF the East River Bridge Commission in
1895. holding the place at his death.
He was q member OF the executive
committee a. the Metropolitan Museum
OF Art. a director OF the Hanover Fire
Insurance Company. in the National
Bank OF North America. In the South
ampJon IL. ID Bank, and The SOuthamp-
ton Water Works
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1902-12-03
PENNSYLVANIANS MAY BUY
PRINCE GEORGE LANDS
County Has Real Estate Bought in for
Tax Arrears to Sell
in January.

MARLBOROUGH. Nd Doc. 3--The
treasurer for Prince George county IN
January will offer for sale lands bought
by the county In 1900. the property be-
ing i'm arrears for taxes due for 1899.
The bulk OF the delinquent tax proper
~ had 20 be purchased by the county, as
no outside bid would cover the taxes
due In this manner much property
came into the possession Of the county,
and now the officials are making move
90 get rid 20 the incubus.
Many Of TIE last sales offered were
given 10 persons living in Middleburg
Pa. The same gentlemen have written
10 The county officials stating that they
viii De on hand az the sale and VIII take
an the property to- De disposed or
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realize What shlftlossness and ineGicieEcy
MAY bs aa much due 10 sewer gas and
iasumgeHt feeding as 10 other things
"Eut fhrs- ideas cannot be forced
upon people the reforms can only Doe
Accomplished after realization OF their
needs 500 Of lhe sgniGcauce OF pre-
yauinz conditions. and through the CO.
operation NJ 800 Who respect these facts
or human nature"
The new sgriaI spirit che said. gath
efs to Itself aud directs efforts Of every
sort which have Tor their aim The ameIi-
GRAFTON 81 suner.Lg It includes within
b. also that a-wer type o. citizenship
which rr-DEuilCE. rather than ~hirU.
civic duty and possibility.
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SALIC Law MAY BE
DECLARED BY THE CAR
Efforts 10 Provide for Succession Of His
Daughter PrOvokes Quarrel With
Brother and Uncle.

VIENNA. Dec. 3.-"Die Zeltung" to-
day asserts that the Car intends 10
alter the succession to the throne OF
Russia. enabling his daughters and their
heirs 10 succeed him. This plan. the
paper continues. has caused a hot dis
pute between the Gar and his brother
Michael and uncle Vladimir, whose
rights m the matter are threatened.
The Car. the paper says. purposes to
secure popular support for his plan by
promulgating simultaneously a constitu-
ti0naI government.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1902-12-03
FIRE IN CAR ON CHICAGO
l ROAD CAUSES PANIC
Five InjuTed-PassengeTS Abandon
Coaches IN Driving Rain and Brave
Dangers Of Third Rail

CHICAGO. Dec. 3.-Forty passengers
we're thrown into q panic and FIVE per
sons were injured on the Northwestern
elevated railroad last night while "a
northbound train was speeding between
the Kinzie Street and Chicago Avenue
stations
The panic was caused by a fire which
started in the motor car owing 10 a
shor, circuit. Passengers were Obliged
to leave the coaches and pick their way
along the elevated structure, the danger
OF the third rail. made serious by the
heavy por- Of rain. adding peril TO
their prediCament.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1902-12-03

Senator Bate was not In his seat on
the opening day OF yesterday. but he ar
rived in the city yesterday, The reports
.of his illness are erroneous. He did rot
make the trip West with Slr. BeveridgJ S
subcommittee on the admission Of okla
homa and the other Territories 10 State
hood. but is as well as he was last SEES
sion.
Senator Bard Of California has been i'll
for some time. and has not yet appeared
in the Senate this session
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THE DEATH RECORD.

The following deaths for twenty four
hours were reported at the Health De-
partmeut mp % noon today.
Martha j. Larry. 90 years.
Ward Morgan 86 years
james W. Berry 3s years.
Seym0re Lacy. IS years
Harry D. Smith. 16 years.
Sophie Harper, 81 years.
Robert Newman % years.
Maggie J. Lee. years.
AnuCtl Dyson. years.
Lillian BaIetz 2 year.
John IT. Brown. 4 year.
Richard O.. Vaughan. months.
Infant OF Robert L. and Edith "
Zeatmau days
Margaret NJ lowing. / day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1902-12-03
SCOTCH AND ENGLISH TUBE
MANUFACTURERS COMBINE

GLASGOW. Dec. 3.-It was announced
this morning that the leading Scotch and
English tube makers have formed a
combine. The new corporation Will pro-
duce so per cent Of the British output.
and will rank next TO the United States
Steel Corporation i'm capitalization.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1902-12-03
NORWEGIAN BARK ASHORE.

LONDON. Dec. 3-The Norwegian
bark Georgesville is ashore in South
Ronalds Bay. shetland Islands Three OF
her crew were drowned. The remainder
we're landed safely
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1902-12-03
FOX HUNT POSTPONED.

The chevy Chase hunt scheduled for
this afternoon has been postponed on uc-
count OF rain and muddy roads. The
next meeting will be al %. IN. Satur-
day az Plyers POstollce on the Seventh
Street Road
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1902-12-03
.UNOGCUPIED SEATS
IN SENATE CHAMBER
No Alarm Felt Because of
Absence of HaWleY.
M'MILLAN GREATLY MISSED
His Colleague, Senator Burrows, Brief
ly EulOgizes the Career
Of His Friend.

Senator Hawlcy has not been I'm his
seat i'm the Senate yet. and the story IS
repeated on the floor and I'm the CORR
doris that he viii never sit i'm his place
again. on account Of his failing health
There is no foundation for this story.
in anything that friends Of Senator Haw-
ley have said. On the contrary. they say
that he expects to be able TO return to
his place and his work in a few days.
This statement was authorized by a
close personal friend Of Senator Hawley
today.
There is no truth in the published
statements that the Senator will not be
able TO serve again. They have been
noated or political motives. He is in
the city and has been here for two
months. He has no intention Of resign
ing He was not able TO attend the Sen
ate yesterday or TODAY on account Of a
cold which has affected his eyes 20 the
extent of making it necessary for him
20 remain in q darkencd room for few
days"
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Among the nineteen empty seats In
the Senate on Monday at the opening OF
the new session, one other was notice
abe. On the desk IN front or the vacant
seat Of Senator Mcmillan was a tribute
Of mite roses tied with white silk.
tn with tie short. pathetic address Of
Senator Burrows. HIS colleague and
friend. announcing his death 10 the Sen
ate. were in a manner the closing chap
ter OF his Senate career.
Senator Burrows address. which was
considered a gem OF eloqueuce in its
way. was as follows.
Mr.. President. 81 becomes my painful
duty 20 formally announce TO the Senate
The death Of my esteemed colleague the
Hon James Mcmillan. He took leave
OF this life on the 10th day OF August
last from his summer residence by the
sea. at Manchester. Mass. where he had
repaired az the close Of he last session
Of Congress for rest and rccuperation.
His death was as sudden as il was
unexpected. Only the day previous ne
was In usual health and spirits. But q
sudden indisposltion reminded him Of the
enfeeblcd condition OF his heart. which
had existed for some years. Later ir
the evening a recurrence Of tie disorder
was so serious and persistent as 10 bar.
lc the skill OF physicians. and az
o'clock On the sabbath morning OF Au-
gust 10, the silver cord was loosed' and
his spirit freed
In his death the State or Michigan
has suffered an irreparable loss and the
Senate will miss a wise counselor anC
painstakng legislator.
But I am aware. Mr.. President, that
this Is not the time for eulOgy. On some
future occasion I hope for the opportunity
10 pay. with other Senators. a fitting
tribute TO his memory
The seat In the Senate heretofore oc-
cupied by Senator Mcmillan has fallen
90 the lot or Senator WgJmore. whJ
moves forward one row from the place he
had last session.
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

or AID EFTER this date. DECEMBER 3. 1902.
, win uot hc resp, usiblp f1r any debts con-
ucrcd by my wife. Mrs n. g. Bailey.
CHARLES r. BAILEY. de3-3t
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CnMEDIArL TOOLE VERY Ill.

LONDON. Dec. 81. L. Toole, the
comedian. is seriously M az Brighton.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1902-12-03
TIBER FLOODS GARDEN IN ROME

ROME. Dec. 3.-FIoods yesterday
swept down ,he wall lnelosIng o. public
garden ln Rene. a nearby house was
nalA.oljshed by water. Three chill
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1902-12-03
The New Social Spirit.

Miss Adams subject was the New
Social spirit" and she said in pretac-
ing her address chat i'm giving that sub
iect TO it she had in mind the harmo-
NOUS working together of the scholar
ship. philanthropy. lraroruaI spirit and
good citizenship which are making
themselves felt in the efforts made TO
secure better social conditions.
THE new charity" she said, demands
sido-by-side cooperation.
ut is preventive rather than curative
Social workers today think Of social
hygiene rather than of social medicine.
People are beginning to look into the
causes Of things, and are beginning 70
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-11-05
ELMORE.

For home news take this paper.
Poles are being set in Gilmore for the new
telephone line.
NJ. V. B. Answorth, who has beenquite sick
is on the gain.
W. N. Slloway has moved into the A. ].
Omstead house.
Winnie Stowell is the happy possessor of a
new Estey organ.
James Fitz gerald has hired out to cut logs
for F. L. Slayton.
Elmer Camp is the new man on the cream
collecting wagon.
Chester Elwood has bought the Fred Girls
void place of Henry Stowell.
W. A. Spaulding has moved into the house
with his father, Martin Spaulding.
o L. and John SIayton of Sodom we're at
the home of F. L. Slayton the past week.
There are fifteen men in the woods ting
and skidding logs for the Stowe Lumber Co
The Messrs Robinson of Stowe Lumber Co.,
are moving into the houses vac 4ted by W. N.
Silloway and W A. Spaulding.
There was box party at the residence Of
William PEG on Tuesday evening, Nov. 4, in
honor of the eighteenth birthday of his
his daughter, Maud.
The deer hunting season is past for this
year and only two deer have been reported
killed in Gilmore, although many were seen
and the hunters were as numerous as the
game.
Last Friday night the Spirits OF Halloween
took their annual walk around, and grind
stones elm bed to piazza roofs; boats came
out of one pond and walked to another sug-
gestive signs appeared in different places
wagons, sleds, and other movable property
changed their places promIscuously, and all
kinds nf harmless DPnuka we'd
The E!more Pond school, taught by Josie
I SiIloway, observed Halloween by an enter
talnment, in the schOolhOuse, consisting ofreci.
tations songs and music, which were greatly
Ell Eyed by their parents and many friends
who attended. After the exercises the girls
were given a short time in which to hide
themselves and the boys had as many minu-
ties IN which to find them, or invite them to
the store and treat to candy and peanuts
The girls we're found within the allotted time
and tire tted the victors to cake and coffee
which we're served in the schoolhouse.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-11-05
IEEEERSONVILLE.

Mrs. A. j. Thomas was in Waterbury Sat
urday.
F. E. Smith was home from Sheldon over
Sunday. pe
Lawrence Thomas and wife visited in Belvi-
dere recently. IRE.
Mrs A. S. Atkins of Hardwick visited in
town last week.
Sam Watkins and wife of South Dakota are
visiting in town. ~.
J. H. Watkins has rented the village farm
of |. III, Melendy.
Mr.. and Mrs S. S. Morse and son, Ira, spent
last week in Boston.
A J. Thomas was taken to Waterbury Sat
urday for treatment.
Mrs Buchanan moved the past week into
Fred Smiths tenement. 20
Communion services were observed at the
Cong' church Sunday.
Urie Reynolds moved his goods into Albert
! Thomas tenement the past week
Miss Marion Cornell, who has been suffering
| from an attack OF grip is improving.
! very pleasant evening was spent Friday
| at Mrs Lottie Pages, it being a Halloween
| party.
Ethel Sanderson of Burlington is in town.
! also Mrs W. r. Sanderson is visiting her sis
ters here41
| Mrs. Dora Atwood goes this week to st. AL
| bans, where she viii spend the month of No
| vember.
Mrs. George Melvin went Monday to DR..
| Sparhawk's Sauitarium IN Burlington for
| treatment for rheumatism. aE
Mr.. Hunt, who has been on H. n Nye's
| farm the'pasG year, has purchased a. farm in
| Milton and taken possession OF the same
The Jesse Solomon New England Speciality
! Co. will give an entertainment here at the
| town han Friday and Saturday evenings for
| the benefit of the town clock fund. This Com
| pany comes well recommended.
j. +. Wilcox, while at work in his field Sat
urday, had severe shock. He was able to
| get into his team and his horse carried him
! home, Mr.. Wilcox being unable to hold the
rens. Medical assistance was at once sum
moned and at present, hopes are entertained
| for his recovery,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-11-05
WESTFlELD.

Mitchell Daniels has moved to Won Hunts,
farm in Troy.
Dwight Harding shot fine deer Friday
of last week. Weight, 1872 pounds.
Miss Diana Wilson expects soon to nave tc
Sutton p. Q to live with her mother.
MIR and Mrs. Bernie Gilbert have been
spending the past week in Montgomery.
Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Gilbert have been
spending the past week in Montgomery.
Mrs. John Watkins recently entertained a
brother and sister from Massawippi, P. Q.
Rev. A. B. PEBBLES, exchanged puIpts with
Rev. SturtevanU OF North Troy Sunday last
John Kelley and daughter, Mrs Carrie
Judd of Jay. were i'll town a few days last
week.
Mrs. John Watkins has recently entertain
ed brother and sister from Massawippi
?. G.
W. B. Gilpin is spending few days at the
Capital. The King of Siam was the attaac,
tion there last week.
The Halloween social at H. O. Miller's Fri
day evening was great success. The young,
er members OF the company were very much
delighted, especially with the ghosts.
The Halloween social at II. o. Miller's
Friday evening was a great success The
younger portion of the company were very
much delighted with the ghosts especially.
The higher department of the village
school are to give a cObweb social in the
Town Hall, Thursday evening Nov. 6
There will be prize speaking and refreshments
will be served. Admission 10 cents.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-11-05

let blaze. The animal, undaunted, drew
near Sam made dive and caught him
by the left hind leg-ay, there's where
Sam dulled had he taken the other leg
the result might have been different
that was the mistake of his life, The
animal was loaded Sam was in di-
lemma. He had no time to let go; he
was completely hypnotized-an there
he stood. In about half an hour he came
to and realized that he had in his hands
dead skunk who had left its mark be-
fore shutting off this mortal coil. Sam
was monarch of all he could behold.
He had saved the pelt without holes,
also his reputation as hunter. He had
lost the use of very good suit of clothes,
while his eyes, ears, nose and mouth
were filled with a perfume the lasting
qualities of which cannot be exceeded
by the finest imported Partisan article.
Further information regarding this ex-
ceedingly thrilling adventure may be
had by inquiring of Lucian Chambers
or Fred Howard.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-11-05
Church Notes,

Next Sunday morning the Quarter
ly communion service will be oh
served at the NJ. E church.
The ladies of the M. E. Society,
who are intending to contribute for
the sale which is to be held in the
near future, are requested to leave
their articles with Mrs. j. W. Rivers
or Mrs Geo. A. Morse.
A well attended W. C. T. u meet
ing was held Tuesday afternoon with
Mrs. Mary 7. Davis. The subject of
the program was "Evangelistic
Work" Several interesting selec,
tions were read by some of the ladies
present. Mrs. James Jewett was APP
pointed Superintendent of Flower
Mission work, with Mrs. Ella Tillot-
son as assistant. An appropriation
was made for the Temperance Hpspi-
tai, after which the meeting closed.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-11-05
WORTHWHILE.
This paper for home news.

| lOl
Robert Wakefield passed Sunday
at the home of his parents IN Swan
! ton.
John Tyndall shot white owl in
II. G. Jacobs pasture 0u Vest Hill
the first of the week. The bird meas
ured five feet from tip to tip.
There are waUch-chains and watch
chains, but the daintiest and most
modest seen in many-a-day is that
worn with such dignity by Fl. Waite.
Chas. Eddy has recently been
making an extensive addition to the
barn on the farm recently purchased
of the Wilkins estate and occupied
by David Douglass.
Remember the mid-term public
dance given by Prof. Elmore's class
at N. E. o. P. Hall Friday evening.
Full bill bill 81 90 per couple; men,
bers OF the class free.
The oyster supper given by the
young men of the Epworth League at
the M. E. church last evening was a
decided success. Leo Straw served up
the bivalves a Ia Delmonico.
Bentley, the photographer, made
negatives of the two football teams
last Saturday. Bentley's reputation
for excellence in this class of work is
guarantee of first class JOB.
John Graham and Ralph Sherwood
went to Boston yesterday. John
has employment with lumber con-
Germ there and Ralph expects to get
employment on the street cars.
DR.. j. A. Robinson has recently
added new Frederick dental operat-
ing chair to his office. 1t is OF the
latest design and has many new, and
valuable improvements, which will be
greatly appreciated by Mr.. Robinson
and his patrons. uz.
Geo. P. browne left for New York
Monday night in search of more win
ter garments. The increasing jacket
business of the past week went be-
yond their expectations and necessi-
tated his leaving at once. you are
considering the purchase of a new
winter garment don't fail to see the
new styles, as they will he the latest
productions of New York's best
taiors.
Tomorrow evening the Jesse M.
Solomon Speciality Co., including a
high class moving picture show, will
give an entertainment at town hall.
They give a large and varied pro-
gram and the company is highly
spoken of. The fact that the pro
ceeds will be divided with the Morris
vile Military Band should insure a
large attendance. Go and enjoy a
good entertainment and at the same
time give the band a donation.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-11-05

W. L. Wells has moved into the Laraway
block.
Eugene Como shot a fine buck deer on Wed
nesday
j. j. Sherman OF Boston, Mass, visited in
town last week
Robert Sweet has moved onto Mark Stew
ems Wiley farm.
NJ. a. Siam is clerking for Mark Stevens at
Cambridge Junction
Mrs Alma Whiting has gone to johnson
to work for Almon Whiting.
Horace Enius has moved into Laraway's
tenement at the,upper village.
May Wetherel has moved into the tene
ment opposite the school house.
Lee TiIlotson returned from Boston with 6
carload of nice horses Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Grant Thomas are rejoicing
over the arrival of a son on Nov 1st
Mr. and Mrs VIM Downey of Bakersfield
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. WestGott.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-11-05
GARFIELD.

Mrs. Benjamin Campbell is visiting her son,
Andrew j.
Alger Davis has bought the farm known as
the Bonette place
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank True of Hyde Park
were in town Sunday.
A, h. Hull and family visited at James
Perry's in MOrrlstown the first of the week.
MIR. and Mrs. Chas. Prentiss were recent
guests at the home of Bert Crowell at River
side.
The Horner boys have just finished digging
a cellar under their house and are now put
cling in new foundation. They dug a well
in the cellar.
Mrs. Mary Cochrane, who has been working
at A. j Campbell's since last spring is taking
a two weeks vacation and is visiting friends
in Craftsbury.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. b. Noble and daughter,
Frances, and Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Butterfeld
all of Hyde Park, were guests at the home of
c, M. Davis Sunday.
Berton Davis had the misfortune, one dav
last week to lose his wsllet, containing n
ten dollar bill and some change, while going
from his boarding place, Geo Leach's, to the
mill He would be much pleased if the finder
would return it to him.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-11-05
MORRISTOWN.

Fl. Pervier is to take possession of the IveI
Wilson house this week
The many friends of Willis Douglass will b.
glad to know that he arrived in town Tues
day.
Amos Stowe, who acted as nurse for VIM
Page is stopping with his parents at the
Corners.
Eugene Douglass is acting as oil around
chore boy tor + Douglass, commencing
duties Tuesday.
F. Douglass has been stopping with bis
parents5the past week, coming from St
Johnsbury by team.
e. Douglass received severe injuries as the
result of an accident Wednesday of last week
He neglected to unhitch one of the hold.
backs and upon attempting to lead the horse
from the wagon she became frightened and
affairs became somewhat mixed. After
being thrown Mr.. Douglass was stepped
upon three times breaking several ribs, cut
ting deep cash over the eye and bruising
his limbs DR.. Genge is in attendance and
the patient seems to be doing we'll