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The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-15
Yale Defeats Unrynrtl.

New York, March 14.-Yale won the first game in the series for the intercol- legiate hockey championship by defeat ing Harvard by score of to 3 at St. Nicholas rink tonight. Aggressive tao tics marked the play of both teams, but the Yale men were able to show speedier pace, to which, with their abil- ity to intercept passes, their victory was due. A
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-15
MaterbMry Roy OrnMneM

Waterbury, March IS. - Gregory Byrnes, a fourteeny year-old boy, was walking on the ice in a small pond in the east end of the city to-day. The ice broke and the boy was drowned The accident occurred in sight of a number of people who could render no assist ance.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-15
CHINA fl WA K EWING.
Unprecedented Attendance at Lunch
 Given by Mrs. Conger.

Pekin, March 14.--Mrs. Conger, wife of the United States minister here, as- sisted by the ladies of the American legation and of the missions, entert ain- ing at lunch to- day, eleven princesses and ladies of the court. This departure from the excusiveness of the Chinese court is quite unprecedented The dow ager empress sent her greetings and expressed the hope that the kindly rela- tions established will remain unbroken.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-15
Sale of soc Muslin Drawers for 25c-2 2 soo

pairs of superior muslin drawers. The 1nanufac- turers wished to sell the lot as he will not make any more of this number. The advance in cotton necessi- tates this, SO z0e boMghtthem
 at q sac,zJfce. Made of very good muslin, umbrella shape with deep cambric ruf11e and narrow henstitched tucks. See zOzndozO dzSblay,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-15
Mntth.w.onto Enter Cornell.

nounced here to-day that "Christy" Matthewson, the baseball pitcher, will enter Cornell university for a course in forestry. He will register with the junior class at the beginning of the next year.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-15
sso,ooo FfKEis BRfDafpoRE.
Plant of the Farist Machine Company
 Badly Damaged

Bridgeport, March 15.-At 1230 this morning fire was discovered in the rear of the machine shop of the Farist Steel company's plant on East Main street. and in an hours time loss es- timated at LOGO was caused. Valu- able patterns and machinery which re- quired many years to perfect were de- stroye. The origin Of the fire is un- known, but an open furnace may have been the cause.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-15
Dr, J. II. Christian Dend

A private telegram received here yes terday afternoon announced the death of J. H, Christian, M. D., at his home in Baltimore. Dr. Christian was the supreme medical examiner for the I'm proved Order of Heptasophs
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-15
SECR ET4RY HAT REPLIES.
Did All He Could for Mir. and Mrs.
 Thomas of This City.

Washington, March 14.-The letter of Secretary of State Hay to Representa- tive Hit regarding the application made to the state department in behalf of pr. Hiram Thomas and wife for a. request to the British authorities for passports to enter Boer lines in South Africa for the purpose of distributing relief funds is as follows:
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-15
Nothing seen of the Huronis,,

Halifax, N. s., March 14.-The gov ernment steamer Aberdeen returned here this evening from Sable Island, where she went in search of the miss ing steamer Huronian The captain re- ports he saw nothing of the Huronion.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-15
HOW4RTH C0NFIRMED.
senate Acts on denomination of New
 NavsM's pOstmaster.

Washington, March 1.-The senate to-day confirmed the following post masters:
 Connecticut William Carrut hers, Norwich; James A. Howarth, New Ha- ven.
 Vermont-F. G. Haskins, Bristol; D. A. Perrin, White River Junction
 assachusetts-E. P. Ware, Wright wood
 Maine--L B. Hill, Togus.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-15
RDer EnyOys In Chicnuo.

Wolmarans and Vessels, accompanied by Montague White, arrived here to- day to confer with officers of the Chi cago Transvaal league.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-15
Not Forbidden by British Admiralty.

London, March H. The story that the British admiralty has forbidden the transfer of the White Star line to the Morgan interests is untrue.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-15
Lord Hope Ban krnDt.

London, March 14.-The failure is announced of Lord Francis Hope, the husband of May Hope, the American actress The petitioning creditors claim was G4, 1000.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-15
BLOCK HOUSE LINE FORCED.
C. Mentz and the HeIibron
 Command of Bpers Escape.

Command of Bners Escape.
 Heilbron Orange River Colony, Tues day March lf.-Commandan Mentz, with the Heilbron command of Boers, broke through the Heilbron- Wolve Hook blockhouse line al Gottenburg last night The Boers had been pur- sued for several days. So far as known only one Boer was killed and five were captured. The British columns during the pursuit picked up scattered parties of Boers, aggregating fifty men.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-15
Btcycltst yvson Dead,

Milwaukee, March Champion Ri cycIist John Lawson, the terrible Swede," died here tonight of pnenmo- nj
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-15
Sl.5o Women's Shoes, o8c

A lot our buyer picked up, of a New York jobber about 200 pairs, vici leather, kid tip, Mckay sewn, all solid leather; splendid house shoe, easy for the foot All sizes.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-15

Wash Goods
 l21ac Dimities, 7Hc.-Fino assortment of good quality black and white effects. These 1aHc Dimities for Saturday only at 776c yard
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-15
TO SYOr BOND PURCHASE.

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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-27
BOOMING NEXT FALLS
G. A. R. ENGAMPMENT
October Gathering ArouSeS
General Interest.
ENQUIRIES FROM ALL PARTS
Ohio, New York, and Michigan People
Ask for Accommodations During the
CelebratiOn-Waf Lecture Promises Big
Financial Returns.

Requests for local bands Of music 20 be
used during the encamDnent OF the Grand
Army Of the Republic in this city mex
October are already beginning 70 arrive
at CncamDment headquarters in consider
able numbers.
A request for the. services OF a band Of
sixteen pieces to march from headquart-
ers to the White House AMI return on
October s has been received from LytIe
Pest. No. a, C. A. R., Of Cincinnati II
IS thought that only about hall al hour
win be consumed in the trip. The request
has been referred 10 Chairman VI. l.
Weller, OF the public comfort committee
as has also the request Of L. s Grant
Pest, Of Brooklyn. y. Y, who desire
similar band Tor the day and night Of the
parade. This organization will come 100
strong. and arrangements for their music
are being made by M Noah Ti5betts, Of
212 Montague Street, Brooklyn.
A large hall is wanted by FuIIer's Ohio
Brigade for a reunion lasting about three
hours on the day Of and prior to the
parade. according to an application which
has been received from Mr.. Frank Bruner.
secretary. whose address is care Record
er's Office. Cincinnati This brigade con-
sists Of the survivors Of the Twenty
seventh. Thirty ninth, Forty-third. and
Sixty-third Ohio Regiments. the Second
United States Artillery. and the Third
Michigan Battery. Gen. Wager Swaync,
CT New York. general counsel Of the
western Union Telegraph Company. will
accompany the brigade
DR.. ID. Percy Hickling. chairman CT the
medical committee. has announced the ac-
cession 10 his committee OF Generals +.
NJ RiXey and George VI. Stcrnbc-g the
surgeon Generals. respectively. OF the
navy and army Both OF these gentlemen
not only stated their willingness 10 serve
on the committee. but expressed their
hearty sympathy with the work and a de-
termination TO DO all IN their power 10
ensure the success Of the encampnent
The prices OF admission 20 the joint
lecture TO be delivered at the Columbia
Theatre on the afternoon Of April By
MessTs. Stickney and Archibald, illustra-
tive OF modern methods Of warfare as
tyPiGed By the battle OF Manila and the
campaign in South Africa, have been
placed at 50 cents. with an additional p
cents for reserved seat. Through the
kindness Of Mr.. Joseph r. Llckett. man
ager Of the theatre. the house has BEEN
donated for the occasion. and as Messrs.
Stickney and Archibald also contribute
their services. the entire proceeds Of the
lecture viii be turned in for the bene1t
OF the CncamPment fund.
There will be a meeting or the com
mittee on printing. OF which Mr.. William
Hahn IS chairman, at encampment head
quarters this evening at s o'clock. when
the organization will be perfected and
several matters OF Importance will come
up for consideration. Tomorrow night the
executive committee viii meet at the
Riggs House al o'clock. and most urgent
requests have been sent 10 all OF the
members to be present.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-27
CROWS GUST THE PIGEONS.
The Meek Driven From Their Inheritance
Of the Church Spires-

Of the Church Spires.
The roof and spires Of the Church OF
the Ascension. which is situated at the
corner Of Massachusetts, Avenue and
Twelfth Street northwest. are the battle
ground early every morning Of a score OF
pigeons and a half dozen puritanicaI
looking crows.
The pigeons had their rOosting place In
the upper part Of one OF the smaller
spires. They have prior rights to the
place. and il has been their custom from
time immemoriaI 20 settle down there
for the night with much billing and COO
ing and nuttering OF wings
In the morning they would hop out
again and prOcdcd to hold early ser
vices, with their white breasts and wings
adding 20 the gray stones just the touch
Of grace and color that the garments Of
a vested choir give to the sOmbre aislss
and dim interior Of a cathedral They
were the mascOts OF the place and brood
ed over it like the regulation doves Of
peace in the allegOries.
Now they have something else TO brood
over. The half dozen "chesty' crows
have fought and scolded them away after
a lOrg struggle. The crows came like a
parcel OF surIy. black gowned rectors
bent O. ,colding the frivolous part Of the
congregation out OF the parish
They have almost undisputed possession
Of the premises now. and scream unme-
lOdiOus and unceasing sermons al the
whole neighborhOOd from their pulpits on
the roof
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-27
Mr.. LETTER SUES
FRENCH BROKERS
Litigation Part of Result of Operations Of
"PlungeT" Joseph Letter.

'PlungeT Joseph Letter.
NEW YORK. March 27.-Levi z.
Letter, Chicago millionaire, and father of
Joseph Letter. known as a "plunger" in
wheat. has begun suit for what is said to
be 100000 against Louis Dreyfus & Co.
OF Paris. for breach OF contract in a
to-neys Reed. Simpson. Thatcher & Bar
mum. declined to give out any details
Tho papers were fled in the county
clerks Office on Friday
This suit is the outcome Of q long in
vtsucatiCn. which resulted last October
II Levi L. Letter obtaining al attach
ECrt fer $3.50 against Louis preyfus q
4 Co. Tt is an CutCrOwth Of the famous
Joseph Letter wheat deal in Chicago.
BTeyfus & Co. in June. 1895 were di-
rCcte1 by Joseph Letter and otto 2
Lohrke q Co Of this city. 10 sell on com
mission e9,123 bushels Of wheat. which
had been shipped from this city to Roche
fort. Franco.
Il was subsequently alleged by Mr.
Letters attorneys that Louis Dreyfus &
co. Rad reported that the wheat had been
sold on August :, 1898. at 1881 per 100
Kilograms. but Mr. Letter was in
formed some time later that the reported
safe had been simply a transfer Of the
wheat 10 the DreytUs firm Itself and that
"a had been sold 60 firm in DijoU.
France, on August T. 1898. for 1921. per
100 Kilograms.
On this transaction. NJ. Letter as
serted, there was due him $3.50 Joseph
Letter assigned his interest in the wheat
in question 10 his father on June IS, 1898.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-27
LOST LAKE.
Said to Be Fabulously Rich in Coarse
Gold.

Said to Be Fabulously Rich in Coarse
Prospecting FOR gold makes husky men
even if they don't always find the gold.
Sometimes these meu can tell interesting
tales.
Joseph Morehead. whose Headquarters
are in Elgin. ore. writes: Last Fall I
came down here. attracted by the rich
strikes In the Baker City fields On my
arrival / heard a fairy story OF a lost
lake In the Blue Mountains which was
said 10 be fabulOusly rich in coarse gold
The story had all the ear marks Of the
lost mine and lost cabin stories 10 be
heard in every mining district; prospector
driven out by Indians, brought pocket full
Of nuggets with him, died and left the
customary rough sketch Of the legality,
etc. etc.
Il determined TO have a look for it.
and as the formation is volcanic il Is 90
rough for pack animals. The problem was
how to carry food enough, in addition to
my pick. pan. and blanket for a two
weeks sojourn in the mountains
Il had. a short time before. been pros
pecting with an old mOuntaineer in the
Bitter Root range in Montana. He was
an enthusiast on the subject Of Crane
Nuts and Postum Coffee. In fact he lived
on them / used 10 Josh him about his
grub but soon grew TO like il myself
and finally got 20 eating Grape-Nuts three
times a day and as much Ofteuer as 1 got
the chance
80 with my former experience In mind
I got FIVE packages Of Grape Nuts and
some packages OF Postum Coffee which
with a little sugar and salt were all the
supplies l took with me- and for nine
days labOriOus climbing over the rough
est country out OF doors I had nothing else
except an occasional trout caught from
the stream. / came back feeling first
class and am Offering 20 bet thai / can
average thirty miles a day over mountain
trails with thirty pounds OF blankets. etc.
on nothing but Grape-Nuts."
This food can be digested and Will fat
ten nursing infant and IL also sustalns
and works wonders with the hardest
physical and mental workers, including
football and baseball players, athletes OF
all kinds, editors, doctors. ministers, law
yers, business men and other brain
workers.
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which they sell at 50 cents Tor fuIl-sizcd treat
ment, is the safest, most effective, and popular
Of all catsrrh remedies.
Nearly all cheap cough mixtures and throat
give q temporary relief. especially with LITTLE
children, by destroying nerve sensation; the ir-
ritation in throat, which causes coughing, Is
temporarily removed. not by removing the
cause, tut by deadcning the nerves Of feeling;
the irr tatiou is not felt although Il is still
there, md viii promptly return
Stuart's Cstarrh Tablets Is the best remedy %
remove catarrhal secretion whether IN the nose,
throat, OF stomach because they are composed
Of Wholesome antiseptiCs, BlOOdTOOt. Red gum
from Eucalyptus tree. etc, when you use these
tablets you know what You are putting into
your system, and not taking chances with CO.
cainc opiates, similar poIsons found in 80
many cataUh cures and cough medicines
Dr. RamsdelL in commenting on cattrh cures.
says: Il can heartily recommend Stuart
Catarrh Tablets, because they contain no co..
advertised catauh cures have known OF many
cases Of long standing cataFrh Of the head and
throat completely cured by the daily use OF
these tablets for several weeks One case IN par
ticuisr. which could not reach with an inhaler
or spray and where the q vrrh caused daily
headaches and 4 noticeable t,,s OF hearing, was
entirely cured by this harmless but effective
remedy"
prescribe Stuart's Catarrh Tablets for catarrhal
headaches and catarrhal deafness, because
know them 20 be perfectly te for child or adult,
and have seen many remarkable cures resulting
from their regular daily uie3 because they are
advertised and sold in drug stores Is no reason
cause we should seize upon the means Of cure
wherever found"
Stuart's Catarrh Tablets are especially valuable
for catarrhal colds in children because they are
pleasant 20 the taste, and may be used freely
TO break up severe colds and Group at the very
beginning. ucl21 ~
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-27
DALE READY FOR TRIALS.
Torpedo Boat Destroyer Built by the
TTigg Company.

-A56 ~o--lt 'eiAAJ
The torpedo boat destroyer Dale. built
by the William r. Trigg Company. OF
Richmond. Va. for the United States Gov
eminent, arrived Monday night at Solo
mons Island. in the mouth OF the Patux-
ent River. Maryland. where she viii have
her headquarters during her trials over
the Barren Island course. in the Chesa-
peake Bay, during the next two or three
weeks
The Dale is go feet long over all, %
feet beam. and draws feet g inches Of
water in seagoins trim at a displacement
Of $50 tons. She has four boilers Of the
Thornycroit-Daring type. two Of the
boilers being forward Of the engine rooms
ia watertisht compartment and two
aft in a similar compartment.
Her engines are Of the fou--cylinder.
vertical. inverted. triple expansion type
and are in separate watcrtight COM
partments. the starboard engine forward
and the port engine Immediately aft.
The machinery is designed for 8 900 in
Dictated horsepower, which viii drive the
ship at something over twenty-eight
knots. The crew consists Of forty-eight
men. not including six petty officers.
The Dale is in charge Of BIr. George r.
Townsend, representing the William r.
TriEg Company. Capt. L. II. Smith is the
navigator.
Within the next two weeks eight other
torpedo boats and destroyers are ex-
pected TO arrive at the Barren Isl1rI
course for trials
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-27
Hoods CdrSdp0riLLG

the best blood purifier ever produced.
It's CURES of dyspepsia, loss of appe-
tite. and that tired feeling make 1t
the greatest stomach tonic and
strength restorer the world has ever
known.
Begin to take it TODAY.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-27
TEACHER MARRIES PUPIL.

Fell in Love With Her While Applying
the Lash.
HARRISBURG. III. March 27--Prof.
". ". WoI1ack. principal Of the school
at Stonefort, was married a few days ago
to Miss Mary Marshall.
A month ago Prof W0mack was called
upon to administer. a whipping to Miss
Marshall. an cighteen-year pupil for
disobeying the rules OF the school.
While he was applying the lash the
beautiful face of the pupil met the eyes
OF the professor and he dropped his lash
The courtship commenced when the
punishment ended. and, after school
closed, the two were married.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-27

Among the many popular young ladies
in the Government Printing once who are
especially noted for thei- happiness Of
thought and sweetness Of disposition is
very pretty little brunette from the fair
Southland-Miss Nettie Beckwith. Miss
Beckwith is a resident Of Rockville. Nd.
and is employed in the main pressroOm Of
the Government Printing Office- Her many
rare accomplishments have won FOR her
friends and admirers Of numberless pro
portions
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-27
HAWAIIANS COMING HERE.
Mr.. Dole About to Start and Others Nav
Also Come.

HONOLULU. March ~. via San Fran
cisco. March 27.-GovernOr Dole will start
for Washington on March 25 on the
steamer Sierra. He expected to go by
the Alamada today. but could not dispose
of business in time.
Judge Humphreys is reported to De
planning to go 20 Washington on the
same steamer and Judge Little, another
aspirant for the gOvernorship, is on his
way 10 Washington, having sailed on the
City Of Picking.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-27
STATIONS FAMOUS
MINE EXHAUSTED
Cripple Creek Bonanza Which
Sold for 100000.
Chief Consulting Engineer John Hays
Hammond Reports Lowest Develop
mentS Unfdvorable.

CRIPPLE CREEK, Col, March e.
STATIONS famous independent mine on
Battle Mountain, one Of the most talked
OF bonanzas Of Cripple Greek. is ex-
hausted
The life Of the mine now depends upon
the economical extraction Of low grade
ore, and even OF that there is not much
LETT
John HAYS Hammond. who has charge
Of the mine for its English owners. eabIed
last evening the following report to Lon
don:
Recent developments have confirmed
last report, Regret 20 report lowest de-
yelopments unfavorable."
Acquired Would Fame.
Independence mine was discovered in
July. 1891. by W s. stratton, then a pros
Pecting miner. but by trade a carpenter.
Since then ii has become known all
over the world.
Stratton devoted his attention 90 his
discovery and jealousy held his property.
Sold for sIo,OOo,oOo.
Early in 1899 a London company was
formed 10 take over the mine. capital
lied at $5,5O0.00O. Stratton retained the
majority OF the stock. He finally sold
out TO the English syndicate for $40. 900.
coo. and this, after he had taken a profit
OF $500 900 out of the property.
Much Of the money that was used to
purchase the mine was borrowed from
English banks. and when the promoting
company found itself in need OF money
the banks agreed 10 take over the bank
shares if John Hays Hammond would
examine the mine and report favorably
upon it.
The engineer made the examination. but
reported that the ore reserves had been
greatly overstimated. He cabled this in
formation to London. and the result was
a panic. during which the Independence
hares fell from SIS to s.. E--.
Reported at sI3,OOO,OOO.. j.
T. n Richard. former consulting en-
gineer OF the mine. had reported that the
ore resources were $4,000. OO0 Ham
mond's estimate was $1,000 900. Richard
lost his place with the English syndicate.
and he afterward threatened to sue Ham
mond.
In November. 1900. Mr. Hammond be-
came the chief consulting engineer Of the
mine.
The mine corporation is capitalized at
GL1OO 600, each share having a par value
Of EL The last dividend was declared
IN October. 1901. the dividend amounting
to Is. The recent quotations OF the stock
were 10s-a share bid and lbs. share
asked. Up % March, 1901, the company
had paid a total in dividends Of 81, 3S8, 5s3.
The company was organized under the
laws OF New Jersey.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-27
ADHBRBS TO ANCIENT
HOLY THURSDAY CUSTOM
Austria'S Emperor Washes
the Feet of PauperS.
Then, Assisted by the Archdukes, He
Serves Them a Three Course Meal
Last Observer Of Practice.

VIENNA. March 2T.-FoIlowing an an
cient Eoly Thursday custom Emperor
Franz Josef today washed the feet OF
twelve paupess-
The Emperor washed and dried the feet
Of each and then hung a bag Of silver
coins around their uecEs.
Next. assisted by the ArchdUkes. Franz
JOSEF served the poupers with a three
course meal.
The sum OF the ages OF these thus
served was 100 years.
The custom Of mOnarChs washing tho
feet Of paupers was once quite general,
aud was observed in England up TO the
time Of Victoria. She. however. abol-
ished it in Britain when she became
Queen.
Franz Josef IS row the last observer Of
the custom.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-27
Hoods JGrSGpGriLLG

Has won success far beyond the ef-
feet of advertising only.
Its wonderful popularity is ex-
planned by its unapproachable Merit.
Based upon a prescription which
cured people considered incurable,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-27
SURPRISING RESULTS.
A Simple Internal Remedy Makes
Remarkable Cures of Catarrh.

PeoPle who have used sprays, inhaiers, salves,
ard wa. hes for cata-rh and have found how use
less anc incouveHieEt they are, viii be agreeahly
surprised At results following the use Of pleas
ant int .rual remedy in tablet form; drugg ists
everywhere admit that Stuart's CItarrh Tablets,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-27
Hoods GdrSQpQriLLa

Unites the best-Lnown vegetable
remedies in such way as 10 have
curative power peculiar 20 itself
Its cures Of scrofuia, eczema,
psoriasis. and every kind of humor,
as we'll as catarrh and rheumatism
prove