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The Washington times., 1902-03-22
TALK TO STUDENTS
BY MR.. MCFARLAND

ing the service of the speaker out of aC-
count, of course), in shining contrast with
the great cities of the States, are two
iacts which outweigh sporadic complaints.
As Congress and the citizens foresaw
and desired, the elimination of the suf-
frage in 1878 has eliminated politics from
cur municipal affairs, and this is the only
way in which a non partisan, and. there
fore, business administration, free from
bribery and blackmail. can be secured. II
is the only way in which. freed from the
power of bosses. political machines, aud
jobbers in Offices and contracts. the in
telligent public opinion OF the citizens
can have full effect.
Real Self Government.
1T has made the government Of the
District a government by public opinion,
which is the only real government.
At best every other place in the IN; ed
States is governed by partisan ma iority
determined on the lines of nation%i Dn,.-
tics. while the National Capital is gov
erned by all its citizens. Congress, the
legislative, and the commissioners the
executive authority, are always responsive
TO public opinion.
This is increasingly true. now that the
population of the District has become so
large and so permanent. Besides the
5000 Government employees. now prac-
ucally permanent under the civil service
reform, who, with their families. consti-
tute about One-third of the population of
the District, there are 200 900 citizens
mere who are not connected with the Ma
tional Government
There is more public spirit here than
in boss-ridden cities. because it is felt
that interest in public affairs will be re-
warded by results through public opinion:
hence it is that we have such a highly
organized citizenship and such abundant
expression of its views
After describing in detail the workings
of the District government and its CO.
operation with Congress in presenting
and formulating legislation including ap-
preparations, Mr.. Macfarland concluded:
There is only one criterion for gov
ernments as for men-'By their fruits ye
shall know them The government OF the
District can stand this test better than
any other government in this country. in
spite of the imperfections found in every
human system
The Washington times., 1902-03-22
END OF FACTIONAL FIGHT.
Former Representative Taylor Slated to
Succeed Marshal Baker.

A hot factiOnal fight will probably be
soon brought to a close by the appoint
ment Of former Representative Taylor as
United States marshal in the Western
district of Tennessee, to succeed Marshal
Baker. The President has long had this
place under consideration.
Representative Brownlow has been an
important factor in the settlement of the
matter, and 1t is said to be due to his
opposition to Baker that the latter will
fail of denomination.
The Washington times., 1902-03-22
CONTRACT DISCONTINUED.
Commissioners to Serve Notice on Es
tate of John Jacoby.

Col. John Biddle, the Engineer Com
missioner, has recommended to his aSso-
ciates that notice be served on Mr.. Will
liam c. Prentiss, local administrator of
the estate of the late John JacOby, that
work has been discontinued on certain
contracts on which Mr.. Jacoby was en-
gagged at the time of his death.
MIR. Jacoby was under contract to con-
struct the east side intercnpting sewer, to
extend the Boundary sewer. and 10
construct a sewer in Third Street and
Cincinnati Street and through the
grounds of Trinity College. No work has
been done under these contracts since Mr.
Jacoby died some weeks ago.
II is further recommended that the ad-
ministrator OF the estate be notified that
unless some action is taken by him toward
prosecuting the work within ten days from
the date of service OF the notice the con-
tracts will be annulled and the work re-
let. 1t is announced that all moSey in
the latter event due the estate will be
applied to the conduct and maintenance
of the work.
For any excess Of cost to the District
over and above the contract price of the
later contracts the estate of Mr. Jacoby
and the bondsmen on his contracts will
be held responsible.
The Washington times., 1902-03-22
cOLLEGIANs TO MEET IN DEBATE
Georgetown Students Ready to Argue
Over Proposed Canal Route.

The interclass contest of the debating
societies of the Georgetown College will
be held this evening at CASTOR Hall at s
o'clock. The question TO be argued is,
Resolved, That the United States should
choose the Nicaraguan Canal route rather
than the Panama"
The defenders of the Nicaraguan route
win be Mr.. Josach Miller, 1904. and Mr.
Hall Lush, 1904, of the Philodemio Society
and those upholding the Panama route
will be Mr.. Harry Hennessey. 1906 and
Mr.. Raymon Abbatachio, 1905, of the
Philonomosian Society.
The Washington times., 1902-03-22
HALEY FINISHED STRONG.
Wins Decision From McPadden in
Bruising Six-Round Go.

BOSTON, March 21.-"Patsy" Haley, OF
Dover, got the decision over "Hughey'
McPadden, of Brooklyn, in their six-round
bout at the Lenox Athletic Club tonight
In all but one round Haley had it all his
own way.
In the third round McPadden began jab-
bing with his left and inflicted some Sc
we're punishment. Toward the close of the
round ne placed stiff right on -Patsy's''
jaw, making the latter very groggy, but
he clnched McPadden and stayed the
round out.
Haley came up very strong in the fourth
and cut out a rapid pace. He opened up
a cut over his opponents eye, and from
that on to the finish gave the Brooklyn
man a bad drubbing and was awarded the
decision.
The Washington times., 1902-03-22

cure. has met with such success that today 1t
can he found in every drug store throughout the
United States and Canada.
To be sure large amount of advertising wGs
necessary in the first instance to bring the
remedy 10 the attention OF the public, but
everyone familiar with the subject knows that
advertising alone never made any article per-
maneytly successful. 1t must have in addition
absolute, undenable merit, and this the new
oatarrh certainly possesses IN marked
degree.
PHYSICIANS who formerly depended upon in
halers spray and local washes ointments
now stuart's Cstarrh Tablets because as
Of the most prominent stated, these tablets
contain in pleasant, convenient form all the
really efficient catarrh remedies, such Us red
gum, blood root and similar antiseptics.
They contain no cocaine nor opiate, and are
given to little children with entire safety and
benefit.
DR.. J. j. Reitiger. of Covington. KY. says:
II suffered from cataTfi in my head and throat
every fall, with stoppage of the and ir-
ritation in the throat affecting my voice and
often extending to the stomach, causing catarrh
Of the stomach. | bought fifty cent package of
stuart's CataTrh Tablets at my druggists, car
ried them in my pocket and used them faith
fully. and the way in which they cleared my
head and throat was certainly remarkable.
had no catarrh last winter and spring, and
consider myself entirely free from any catarrhal
trouble.
Mrs Jerome Ellison. of Wheeling, W. Va,
writes: II suffered from catarrh nearly my
whole life and last winter my two children
also suffered from catarrhal colds and sore throat
so much they out Of school large portion
of the winter. Ny brother who was cured OF
catarrhal deafness by using S:uarts Catarrh Tab
lets urged me 70 try them much that ! did
So and am truly thankful for what they have
done for myself and my children. | always keep
box of tablets in the house, and at the first
appearance OF cold throat nip il in
the bud and catarrh is longer a household
affiiction with MS"
Full sized packages of Stuart's Catarrh Tablets
sold for fifty cents at all druggists.
Send for book and cure of catarrh,
mailed free. Address. +. A. Stuart Co., Mar
shall, Mich. mh20.22
The Washington times., 1902-03-22
MAY NOT RECOVER.
John Thompson in Critical Condition as
Result of Fall From Train.

The condition of John Thompson, who
fell from a rain OF the Washington, Alex
andria and Mount Vernon Electric Rail-
way, at Thirteenand-a-h and d
Streets northwest late Monday afternoon,
is reported as critical at the Emergency
Hospital
Mr.. Thompson suffered a fracture of the
spine, concussion of the brain, and other
injuries. An operation was performed
yesterday. but his chances of recovery
are not very good.
Mr.. ThomDson's home is on X Street
northwest. He is about twenty-five years
old.
The Washington times., 1902-03-22
CURRENT EVENTS
IN ALBXAN DRIA
Negro Uses Razor In Assault
ON White Man.
Kretol Plant, Closed Down Since March
8, Resumes 0perations-Stste-
ment in Few Days.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, March 21.--short-
ly after midnight last night Frank VIII
hanson and Levi Bolden, the latter col
ored. got into an alteration in the eat
ing house CT Frank Baltimore, opposite
the local depot, in which Bolden slashed
Williamson several times across the face
with a razor, .inficting ugly cuts. Both
men were arraigned in the Police Court
this morning and Bolden was fined $40
and Williamson dismissed.
The factory of the Kretol Company,
which has been closed down since March
3, again commenced operations this morn
ing. Receiver K. F. Knox has succeeded
in raising money necessary to resume OPP
erations. He expects TO be able to make
a preliminary statement concerning the
condition of the company's affairs about
the latter part of next week.
The Pan Shoe Company, of this city, is
in receipt Of letter from Mr.. s. s.
Elan. of Richmond. asking that company
TO refrain from erecting a factory here
until he can hold a consultation with
them. He offers to secure 5000, 600 capital
stock If the company will move to Rich
mond. The Paff Company, however. will
remain here, and will shortly commence
the work OF erecting its new factory.
An apparatus which overcomes all OBJ
stacles heretofore encountered in steam
pumps has been perfected by a number
Of Baltimoreans, formerly connected with
TIE Emerson Pump Company, of that
city. Patterns are now being made at
the foundry of Messrs. Curtin and Butts.
They are also about TO produce one that
will throw continuous stream of water
for relieving mines CT irrigating pur
poses. II is understood that when the ar
rangements are completed tie pumps
will be manufactured in this city on a
large scale.
The joint meeting of the finance and
light committee TO have been held to-
night for the purpose of considering the
proposition of leasing the city gas works
to New York syndicate, has been de-
clared off. An informal conference was
held last night by members representing
the two committees, and it was decided
not to hold the meeting tonight.
The March term of the Circuit Court,
of this city, with Judge C. Z. Nicol pre-
siding. adjourned today. There was moth
ing of interest done at todays session.
The Washington times., 1902-03-22
BURGLAR SHOT AND CAUGHT.
Broke Into Jersey City Home and Caught
Two Bullets.

JERSEY CITY, y. J., March 21.-James
Wilson, twenty-six years old, broke 4
window and entered the house at IL Glen
wood Avenue at 1 o'clock this morning.
He didn't stay very long, and when he
LETT it was in an ambulance.
Samuel Hague, ir., pumped two buIles IS
into him, one taking effect in his face
and the other in his chest.
The hospital physicians say Wilson will
recover. One CT his arms is tattoed with
the initials "a. B. S"
The Washington times., 1902-03-22
WORK SAME OLD GAME.
Pugilists Talk to Keep Up Interest in
Big Champicr.hip Battle.

NEW YORK. March 21.-It was broad
ly asserted today that the latest con-
troversy between Jeffries and Fitzsim-
mons relative to Los Angeles as fight
ing ground is fine bluff. calculated to
keep up interest in the mill and secure
free advertising.
The men signed to fight with one of
the Frisco clubs two months ago, and
the agreement holds good said we'll
known promoter.
They understand each other perfectly.
and when the time comes they will an
nounce that as a compromise they have
decided to fight in Frisco, probably at
the Yosemite Athletic Club
The Washington times., 1902-03-22
Large Enrolment Anticipated.
Seton Park Plate Race

LIVERPOOL, March 21.-The race for
the Seton Park Plate Of 200 sovereigns
here today was won by VOLTS Hall, with
J. II. Martin up; Rushlight, ridden by Dan
Maher. was second; Little Widow with
Halsey up. third. The betting on the win
ner was to !.
The Washington times., 1902-03-22

The popular idea expressed in the
phrase, rthe art of self-defense," shows
the opinion that the chief enemies a man
has to defend himself from are visible
and external. But the real danger of
every man is from minute and often in
visible foes. In the air we breathe and
the water we drink are countless minute
organisms leagued against the health of
the body.
The one defense against these enemies
is to keep the blood pure. DIR. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery thoroughly
puhfes the blood. removing poisonous
substances and accretions. When the
blood is pure there is no harborage for
the germs of disease which find a lodg-
ing only when the blood is impure and
corrupt.
III consider your Golden Medical Discovery
one of the best medicines on the face OF the
eerth,' writes Mr.. Wm. F!oeter. OF Redoak,
Montgomery Co., Iowa cWhile in the south
west, three years ago, I got poisoned with poi
son ivy. The poison settled IN my blood and
the horrors suffered cannot be told in words
! thought would 80 crazy. tried dihereIt
kind of medicine, tried different doctors, but
all the relief they could give me was to make my
pocket-book lighter. then began taking Dr.
ficrce's Golden Medical Discovery. Took four
bottles without relief Kept taking 1t I took
in all ten bottles aud got entirely cured
DR.. Pierces Pleasant Pellets cure con-
stipation.
The Washington times., 1902-03-22
Plague Appears in Arabia.

MECCA, March 21.-The bubonic plague
has broken out in different parts of Ara
bia. One hundred and forty-one cases
are reported here. twenty-one at Jeddeh.
and twenty one at Medona.
The Washington times., 1902-03-22
GUESTS OF FIRST YEAR CLASS.
Normal School Girls Entertain Pros
pectiYe Graduates.

The first year class of the Washington
Normal School last night gave an enjoy
able entertainment to the girls of the
graduating class. in which all the talent
of the school was entered.
The big lecture hall at the Franklin
was gaily decorated in honor of the oc-
casion. Many of the teachers and parents
of the students were present.
The Washington times., 1902-03-22
reward OF MERIT
A New Cdtana Cure Secures hationa
Popularity in Less Than a Yeer,

Throughout great nation of eighty million
il i desperate struggle to secure even recog-
milton for article to say nothing of
achieving popular favor, and yet within one
year Stuarts Catarrh Tablets, the new cataIrh
The Washington times., 1902-03-22
MONTGOMERY COUNTY NOTES.
Sandy Spring Gun and Rifle Club to
Hold Shoot Next Week

ROCKVILLE, Nd, March 21.-The Sandy
Spring Gun and Rife Club wsn hold a
trap shoot at clay pigeons next Friday, at
O'Clock. 4 county championship sweep
of twenty five birds will be shot. and a
number of other contests for prizes.
The Junior Baseball Club, of Gathers
burg, has been organized. with C. NJ
Etchison as captain and S. J. Lodge man
ager. The lineup will be as follows
Lodge catcher; ". Crawford. pitcher;
Etchison. first base; Reed. second base;
c. Thompson. third base: Sterick. short
step; +. Thompson, left field: Hickman,
centre field Lawson, right field.
The suit of Erasmus Perry against Mrs.
Sallie B. Brogue, to recover sl36 alleged
to be due under contract for the erec-
tion of a foundation. was tried before a
jury this morning, and q verdict in favor
of Mr.. Perry for S65 vas rendered The
petit jury was discharged until next
Thursday, when the criminal docket will
be taken up.
The Washington times., 1902-03-22
Prominent chattanooaan Dead.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. March 21.-Dr.
R. T. Isbester. member of the general
council of this city, and prominent cap
italist and manufacturer. died this morn
ing Of apoplexy.
The Washington times., 1902-03-22
THE LILLIAN CAPRON
AUXILIARY ORGANIZED
Named After President-Elect,
Widow of a War Hero.
An Adjunct to Harden Camp, Spanish
War Veterans-Large Enrolment
Anticipated at Next Meeting.

In the presence of the members of the
| Harden Camp, Spanish War Veterans, its
ladies' auxiliary was organized last night
! at the hall of the Spanish War Veterans,
612 Street northwest.
/ Captain Chisholm, of the Harden com
mand, called the meeting to order, and
| stated the object of the call.
| Mrs. Lillian Capron, widow of Capt Al
| lyn X. Capron, ir, was unanimously elect
ed as temporary chairman. Upon her as
suming the chair, the members of Harden
Camp withdrew, to give the ladies' an or
portunity to complete the organization.
Mrs. Capron Elected President.
The following officers were unanimously
elected: President, Mrs. Lillian Capron;
first vice president Mrs. Hodgson; second
vice president, Mrs. Royce; secretary,
Miss Myers; treasurer, Mrs. Chisholm;
| sentinel. Mrs. Holton.
1t was decided to at once apply for a
charter. and, upon the motion of Mrs.
Chisholm, the ladies' auxiliary was named
after the widow of Captain Capron, and
viii be known as the Lillian Capron Aux
| iliary, No. ).
After the transaction OF the business of
| the evening Mrs. Royce and Mrs. CHS
holm made short addresses on the work
of the organization. Colonel Urell paid
tribute TO the memory of Captain Cap
ron and to Mrs. Capron. Mrs. Capron
| has, he said, always had the welfare of
the soldier. at heart, and during the war
went to Cuba and to the Philippines to
assist the wounded and sick
Large Enrolment Anticipated.
Fifteen members were enrolled last
night, but it is expected that at the
next meeting, which is to take place on
Thursday evening March q, at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Capron, 1896 Wallach Place
northwest, the membership Will be in
creased to four times that number
After the conclusion of the business the
balance of the evening was spent in
speechmaking music, and songs. Chap
lain Holton read a humorous poem, Mr.
Van Porter sang number of solos, Capt
L. c. Dyer made an address, and Colonel
Urell, in a short closing speech wished
the new auxiliary godspeed
The Washington times., 1902-03-22
PETER MAHER NO ~
MATCH FOR RBHLIN
Irish Champion Knocked Out
in Two Rounds.
Gets Severe Beating at Hands of Ohio
Boxer-0utclassed From Sound
of Gong.

PHILADELPHIA, March 21.-Gus Ruh-
lin stopped Peter Maher after about two
and one-half minutes of the second round
of what was to have been a six-round
windup at the Industrial Athletic Club
tonight.
There was not an instant during the
contest in which Maher appeared to have
a chance against his younger and heavier
opponent. Rubin showed the advantages
which he has derived by his work with
Fitzsimmons.
He took the initiative at the sound of
the bell, landing straight left on the
face, Maher countering with right back
of the ear. clinch followed during
which Rubin punched Maher severely
about the body. When they broke away
it was evident that Maher did not have
long to stay.
The Washington times., 1902-03-22
Started to Rush.

The latter started in to rush matters
sending Maher up against the ropes time
and again. Just as the gong sounded
Rubin landed a stiff wallop on Maher's
jaw, but a trifle too high to do any ma
terial damage.
Rubin cut loose right at the start of
the second round ard scored clean
knockdown. Ruhlin, seeing that he had
his man going. devoted the bulk of his
attention TO the Irishman's wind There
was some rough work at close quarters
during which Rubin kept hammering
away at Peters body.
The latter landed two short jolts on
Ruhlin's face. opening an old cut under
his eye and cutting the other. Maher
WAS laboring, however, and over in Ruiz
Inns corner he down with stiff body
punch.
He first went to his knees. and then,
trying to regain his feet. fell over on the
floor and was counted cut.
The Washington times., 1902-03-22
Plan a Good One.

THAT the compact of 1875 has worked
we'll" said Mr.. Macfarland. 'is easily
shown by comparison with District con-
ditions before it was enacted, and that
the form OF government which was pro-
vided has worked well is easily shown by
comparison with municipal conditions
elsewhere. The development and pros
perity OF the District since 1873 has been
greater than In all the seventy-eight years
preceding 1t. and the recognition by the
country that the District has ha1 since
1878 an absolutely honest and exception
ally efficient municipal government tieav-
The Washington times., 1902-03-22
Boys CLOTHING.

We've got his best suit-his
everyday suit-his school suit.
Made on the same plan of thor
Oughness that gives us leadership
with the men.
The Iola register., 1902-02-14
OVER A SCORE INJURED
Passenger Train OH Erie Road
Wrecked i'm Ohio

a
Cleveland, o., Feb. l2.-The Erie
roads vestibuled passenger train
which left Cleveland at p. m., for
New York was wrecked between Ma
honing and Pbalanx, Ohio, about
forty miles from this city this after
noon. The whole train left the tracks
and ran OF for twenty car lengths,
finally toppling over into ditch.
Twenty-three persons were injured,
but no fatalities occurred. Physi-
clans we're called from Warren and
Youngstown and left at once for Lea
vittsburg, where some of the injured
had been taken. Some of the more
seriously injured we're taken ito
Youngstown. ..
The cause of the wreck is said to
have been spreading rails. Most of
the injured were in the coach next to
the last. The rear coach was the pri-
vate car of Joseph Ramsay, president
of the Wabash railroad. Mr.. Ram
say had an emergency case with him,
and did heroic work in assisting the
injured His car did not topple over,
but the car in front did.
The Iola register., 1902-02-14
1T SUITS AMERICA
Anglo-Japanese Treaty in Line with
United States Ideas.

Washington, Feb. 12-Mr. Takahira,
the Japanese minister to Washington,
to-day called at the State department
and notified Secretary Hay of the sig
nature of the treaty between Great
Britain and Japan, made public yes
terday, in England, binding the two
nations to joint action to maintain the
integrity of China and Korea. The
assent of the United States is not nee
essary to this agreement, but if it we're
it probably would not be withheld, for
it is pointed out that the treaty is pre-
cisely in line with the aims of the
state department, as fully disclosed in
the notes published by it from time to
time. 1t is again stated that there has
been no joint action as between the
United States and the two powers
named, yet it is a fact! THAT the pream-
BILE to the new treaty might be regard
ed as almost paraphrase of the posi-
tion of the United States toward the
Manchurian question, as enunciated
in Secretary Hays note to the Rus
sian ambassador here.
1t is made very clear here by the
official statements, that the purposes
of the United States all relate to COM
mercial and industrial phases Ct the
Manchurian question. With the po-
litical phase we have little concern.
The sovereignty of Russia or China
over Manchuria would be to us an
immaterial issue, so lonR.as American
ships are free to sail intoI IManchurian
ports on even terms with Russian
ships, so long as American products
may be entered in Manchuria at the
same tariff rates as Russian, and so
long as American railroad and min
ing projectors may operate in Man
churia as freely as those of any other
nation.
The Iola register., 1902-02-14
SAMPSON IN NO DANGER
The First Professional Statement by
the Admirals Physician.

Washington, Feb 12.-Admiral
Sampson stands good chance OF
living longer than great many peo-
pie who are walking about the streets
today" said DR.. w. S. Dixon, the
admiral's physician, when questioned
about the retired admiral's health to-
day. This was the first time DR. Dix
on had permitted himself to talk on
the subject. He expressed the pro-
fessional opinion that Admiral Samp-
son would live several months longer.
DR.. Dixon said:
Admiral Sampson has rallied from
the slight attack of indigestion which
he had the other day, and when I was
at his residence today, was preparing
to dress and come down stairs. The
admiral comes down to his meals with
regularity. He is by no means we'll
man, but the reports that he is in i'm
minent danger of death are unfound-
ed"