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The Washington times., 1902-06-23
MARRIED IN A CONVENT.
Special Dispensation Enables Nun tc
See Niece Welded

NEW YORK, June 22.-One of the most
secret as well as romantic weddings that
has ever taken place in New Rochelle
was celebrated at the Ursuline Convent
Seminary yesterday afternoon, when
Miss Marie S. Wesmann and Gustav
Barthan were married in the presence
OF about forty guests.
The bride is niece of Mother Alloy
sius. of the convent, and in order that
the couple could be married within the
walls of the Leland Castle a special dis
pensation was secured from the bishop.
Unless this was secured Mother Alloy
sius, who was anxious to see her niece
married. could not attend the ceremony
Such an unusual ceremony as we'd
ding in a convent caused nutter of
excitement among the Sisters, who are
presided over by Sister Cathage, the
Mother Superior. and the pupils. Every
effort was made to keep the marriage a
secret. because Sister Cathage said she
wished to avoid publicity.
In order not to attract attention. the
guests were driven all the way from
Fordham. where most of them live. 10
New Rochelle, and after all haG entered
the convent the doors were locked to
visitors. An unusual feature, according
to one of the students of the school, was
the action OF Miss Wesmann in not In
viting her classmates to the wedding.
After the ceremony. which took place in
the music room of the convent, the
guests hurriedly entered their carriages
and were driven back to their homes.
New Rochelle liveryman drove the
bridal couple to the New Rochelle sta
tion OF the New Haven Railroad without
knowing who his passengers were. The
bride and bridegroom belong in Ford
ham. The bride delivered the valedic-
tory at the recent commencement exer-
cises. The Mother Superior refused to
say who married the couple.
The Washington times., 1902-06-23
GLAD IT'S A "MAC." "
Cablegranl of Congratulation From Mr.
Carnegie to Texas Telegrapher.

DALLAS, Tex, June 22.-F. VI. Nc
Clintic, of Dallas. the Texas agent OF
the Associated Press and winner, at the
International Telegraphers' Tournament
last March in Atlanta. Of the Carnegie
medal, awarded to the most expert teleg
rapher in the world, has received an au-
tograph letter from Mr.. Carnegie, writ
ten at his home in the Scottish High
lands. 1t read:
Hearty congratulations. my dear Mr..
McClintic, upon your great victory. I'm
glad it's a Mac that won the medal.
Must be Scotch blood in the victor. 10.
Yours always.
ANDREW CARNEGIE"
"Seventy-three" is the telegraphic
symbol for "My regards"
Mr.. McCiintic is OF Scotch descent.
The Washington times., 1902-06-23
NEW LIBEL CASE RULING.
Judge Decides Points That Put Posta
Cards Under the Ban,

NEW YORK, June 22.-No matter what
may be written on postal cards. the re-
cipient can claim damages for libel only
by proving that others than hirnsel;
read the same other than at his request
Justice OGorman. in the supreme court
yesterday, made this decision.
The parties to the action were Marcus
II. Smythe and Edwin A. Tilford. Three
postal cards figured in the complaint.
The first is dated January 3, 1901. and
contains the words. Your are the most
thoroush.oing thief l know Of"
Another postal, dated December 4.
1901, says: II simply want to add to
my postal that I simply think you have
lied about the delivery Of the shirts. and
l want nothi =. to do with you.
The third cal Dated December Is,
1901, says: 81 suppose that this Is an.
other day for you to tell your usual lie.
The Washington times., 1902-06-23
G.. A. r. DELEGATES
HERE FROM OHIO

gagged in soliciting donations to the
women's fund in such quarters and in
such amounts not calculated to interfere
with the general committee in any man
ner.
Bands Raise Rates.
Despite the startling reports as to the
acticn of the bandsmen of the city in
demanding Sc a man fer the parade, in
stead Of 81. the unicn rate, and the rate
that had been agreed upon by most of
them, the confident smile upon the fea-
lures of the well-known chairman Of
the music committee. Mr.. E. B. Hay. has
never been dimmed. and he is as conf
dent that the outcome will be satisfac-
tory to all concerned as he was when he
thought that he was about to receive the
signatures OF the bandmasters TO the
contracts.
He was much pleased at the assurance
Of the national band of their confidence
in receiving equitable treatment at his
hands and placing their services at his
disposal without setting a price.
Excursion to Chesapeake Beach.
John A. Rawlins Post No. / is max
ing great preparations for the celebra-
tion Of Grand Army Day at Chesapeake
Beach tomorrow and have arranged an
extremely interesting program for the
occasion. The proceeds from the sale OF
tickets will be used in the entertain
mert of visiting posts during the en-
campment in October.
The program for the days sports on
Tuesday has been arranged under the
immediate supervision of Maurice A.
Joyce, physical director of the Carroll
Institute gymnasium. who will direct
the sparring bouts. wrestling matches,
cross country run of two miles, running
high jumping. and the baseball match
between the members of Post No. and
a picked nine from all q the other
Grand Army posts.
The Washington times., 1902-06-23


1877.
The question OF the election of a po-
lice commissioner at the July meeting of
the city council Is causing considerable
discussion. During the month of July
:he term of Police Commissioner Her
bert Bryant will expire. Mr.. Thomas
A. Fisher has announced that he will
be candidate for the position.
Whether Captain Bryant will be can
didate for reelection Is just now in
doubt. Several weeks ago Captain
Bryant stated that he would not again
be candidate. Since that time, how
ever. 1t has been stated that. should
the city council see fit to re-elect him
to the position, he would accept. 1t is
now believed that Captain Bryant's
name will be presented for reelection.
Leslie Ramey, aged twelve years, son
of Mr.. Horace B. Ramey, of 113 South
Royal Street, who, while playing with
companions in the back yard last Fri
day afternoon, fell from lattice work
and had his right arm broken, was this
afternoon removed to the Alexandria
Hospital, where that member was ampu-
tnted. Gangrene had set in, and in order
to save the child's life it was deemed
expedient to amputate the arm.
The Spanish War Veterans Associa-
tion, of Washington. D. c.. last night
held a meeting In the Hotel Appich and
transacted considerable routine busi-
ness. After the business session dinner
was served. Among those present were
Adjt. Gen. D. v. Chisholm. Gen. L. =.
Dyer. Lieut.. w. w Smith Gen. Hall
Meade. Captain Ulrick and Herbert w.
Myers.
Gabriel Williams, colored, who has
been i'll at the Alexandria Hospital since
June IA. while being taken to the city
almshouse in a carriage today in charge
of two policemen, died as he was being
conveyed UP the steps at that institu-
tion. Williams apeared at police sta
tion On the morning of June IA and
stated that he was sick. He was after
ward removed to the Alexandria Hos
pital, and this morning 1t was deemed
advisable to have him removed to the
almshouse. He was about thirty years
of age.
The front truck of the trailer of an
electric train over the Washington,
Alexandria and Mount Vernon Electric
Railway jumped the track at the switch
OF King Street, just east o. Washington
Street, few minutes after o'clock
this evening. AS result of the acci-
dent the front step of the trailer was
damaged. The car was got
ten on the track shortly afterward. and
traffic was only slightly Interrupted.
The Washington times., 1902-06-23
ALEXANDRIA ITEMS
OF GENERAL INTEREST
Judge Love Wants to Go to
the Philippines.
Candidate for Judicial Position in the
Archipelago-May Raise Po-
licemen's Salaries.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. June 22.-Judge
]. NJ. Love- of the Alexandria and Fair
fax County Courts, is an applicant foi
appointment to judgeship in the Phil
ippine Islands. 1t is understood that
his chances are very good for securing
the position.
The appointment of his successor
should he secure the position. is just
now attracting considerable attention
According to the provisions of the new
State constitution he would be legis-
lated out of Office In 1904, and his sue
cessor would have but comparatively
short time to serve. Notwithstanding
this, however. the position is an attrac-
tive one, especially to the younger men,
bers of the bar. and it is understood that
Mr. w. w. Douglas. of Alexandria coun-
ty, will be an applicant for Judge Love s
position.
The Washington times., 1902-06-23

The Alexandria employees Of the Wash
ington navy yard held meeting at 2
o'clock this afternoon in the rooms Of
the Business Mems League for the pur-
pose of taking action relative to the
death of former Commonwealth Attor-
ney Leonard Maubury, who died several
days ago.
The meeting was called to order by
Mr. E. NJ. Birrell and Mr.. H. F. Charles
was elected secretary. The following
were appointed to constitute a commit
tee to draft suitable resolutions in
respect to the memory Of the deceased:
Messrs. II. W. Charles, E. NJ. Birrell.
w. H. Hunter, Samuel Wade. Walter
McCaffery, and Charles Fl. Collins.
It was decided to have the resolutions
published In the local newspapers. and
a copy also sent to the family of the de-
ceased.
Mr.. Maubury proved to be friend of
Alexandrians employed in the navy
yard, and secured them many conces-
sions and also secured positions for sew
eral at that place. On one occasion he
secured for them pay for overtime they
had worked. and he had always been
held in high esteem by the Alexau
drians employed there.
At the regular meeting of the city
council to be held next Tuesday night
the petition of the members of tho po-
lice department asking that they be
given an increase in salary of S. per
month will come up for consideration.
The police now receive $45 per month
and want $50 per month. 1t is expected
that the petition, which is signed by
every member of the force. will be re-
ferrcd to the committee on finance and
police.
At the last meeting of the board OF
police commissioners the petition was
presented to that body, and. after being
considered, it was indorsed by them. It
was the opinion Of the members of the
beard Of police commissioners that the
present salary of the police was really
insufficient, as they have to purchase
their uniforms, pistols, and ammunition
out of the salary. The general opinion
The Washington times., 1902-06-23
NINE YEARS OF
TEMPERANCE WORK

seems to be that the council will act
favorably en- the petition, as 1t is pointed
out that all of the city officials, with
the exception of the members Of the po-
lice force. have in recent years received
an increase in salary. The police have
not received any increase since the year
1877.
The Washington times., 1902-06-23

gagged in soliciting donations to the
women's fund in such quarters and in
such amounts not calculated to interfere
with the general committee in any man
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08

Many names of towns in England
have been appropriated for a similar
use in hiscountry. These names fire.
quently indicate in themselves the orr
gin of the towns. For instance, names
ending in "chester" or "cester" or teas
ter" such as Dorchester, Worcester and
Lancaster, undoubtedly apply to sites
OF old military settlements or camps,
and the termination is derived from
"castra," the Latin word for camp
If the name of place ends in sscoln,'
like Lincoln, then it, too, is of Roman
origin, because the Latin word for col
ony is colonia. When the syllable "by'
ends the word, like Rugby, we then
know that the Danes are responsible
for the name, for the Danish word for
town is by.-Ex.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08

Japan has only one orphanage, yet in
no other land are fatherless children
better cared for. Every family cares
for the sick, destitute or orphans near
est to it. There is superstition that
q childless house is accursed, and peo-
pie who are not blessed with children
of their own, never rest until they have
adopted some waif.-Ex.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08

In Hawaii enormous quantities of
ducks are raised by the Chinese upon
the edges of the ocean. Twice day,
within restricted areas, they are per-
mitted to eat the young fish which.
swim in the inclosed coves. Fish are
reported to be growing scarcer every
year, and by some this diminution is
attributed to the wholesale destruction
OF the young fry by the Chinese. Eek.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1902-05-08
= Sixth
Paper.

aided and alone, he succeeded in inter-
esting capital, organized company
and was himself made president of
what is now the Kansas City Southern,
a road running from Kansas City, Mo-,
due south to Port Arthur, on the Gulf
of Mexico. Shortly after this was COM
pleted he organized company to build
a still longer road from Kansas City
southwest through Mexico and was at
once elected president of this, the Kan
sas City, Mexico & Orient railroad,
which is now rushing construction and
creating CONSERVATION among the other
roads in the southwest. Mr.. Stilwell is
still only thirty odd years of age.
Speaking of ]. j. Hill, I will ask the
readers to pardon me while sidetrack
Mexico and the southwest and take Mr..
Paul LatZke to task for a few mo-
ments. Mr.. Latzke has just concluded
series of papers in the Saturday
Evening Post on the achievements of
Mr.. Hill, president of the Great North
ern railway. Mr.. Latzke characterizes
Mr.. Hill as the greatest railroad man
the greatest wonder as a builder and
manager of railroads, that the world
has ever produced. He cites innumer-
able examples and Instances to prove
that j. j. Hill is head and shoulders the
peer of any man living or dead, for
grasping all details as well as all prob
lens requiring the exercise of execu-
tive ability in the affairs of great rail.
road. But the writer asserts that Mr.
Hill is all railroad, thinks and talks
nothing but railroad and knows moth
ing but railroad, except the rare inter
est he takes in literature and art, being
credited with excellent taste in the Sc
lection and possession of one of the
greatest collections of paintings in the
world. have no personal interest in
Mr.. Hill and care nothing about him,
but why doesn't Mr.. Latzke give him
credit for his other great achievements ?
Is there anything lacking in his qualifi-
cations as farmer, or in the manage
ment of his great farms, comprising
thousands of acresp How about his
big coal and copper mines? What's
the matter with the Northern Steam
ship company and Mr.. Hills other en-
terprises extending from Buffalo to,
and including the Pacific Ocearp
Ny next paper in this series will,
likely, terminate Mexico, and we will
proceed thence northwest to California
and Alaska, but will not attempt to
bore the readers with much of the de-
tails of an Alaska trip, as most of you
have read enough OF that. H. J. b.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-07-05

Fifth-We rejoice over the practi-
cally unanimous adoption of the initi-
atIve and referendum amendment to
the constitution of the state of Ore
gon which was endorsed by all parties
at the recent election there.
Sfxth-We denounce the republican
party for its Subserviency to trusts
and combines, its maintenance of an
unnecessary and burdenSome tariff on
trust made goods and for it's refusal
to afford promised relief to Cuba by
reducing the enormous duty charged
on sugar, the chief product of that
island.
Seventh-We, denouncc the election
law enacted by the Republicans as a
masterpiece of injustice and an abuse
of power for partisan purposes unpar-
alleled in our history. It depriyeS any
party of the right to nominate the
candidates of its choice. where such
candidates have been previously nom
mated by any other party. 1t puts a
premium on ignorance and blind de-
vGtion to party, and in every way
harnesses the independent voter in the
exercise of his franchise. 1t renders
it more difficult for the voter to ex-
press his preferences and seeks to dis
franchise, to as great an extent as
possible, the opposition to the party
in power. 1t prevents the Australian
ballot law to an instrument of oppres-
sion and puts countless obstacles in
the way of an honest ballot and fair
count. The liberty Of the people is
not only menaced, but oYerthrown, by
such a perverSion Of the election law,
and until this infamous law can be
wiped from our statutes we are de-
prived of our equal rights under the
laws, in plain violation of the proviS-
ions of our constitution.
Eighth-The failure of the Republi-
can party to fulfill its pledge to give
us railroad commission elected by
the people may explain its omission
to make any alluSion to state issues in
its latest platform.
Ninth-We denounce the extrava-
gance and partisanship of the last
Republican legislature, whose appro-
priationS were hundreds of thousands
of dollars larger that ever before, and
which in all things made the interests
of the people subservient to the inter
eSts of the Republican machine.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-07-05

The Topeka Capital let's off a terri
able wall about the poor railroad
corporations which are already so
heavily overtaxed in Kansas. Last
Wednesday the Herald printed COM
munication from the Rock Island
company entitled "An Interesting
Comparison" in which it was shown
that Rock Island stock is now quoted
at IT'S. That the Rock Island divi-
dends have been enormOus-at one
time just reaching an amount equal
to the face value of the stock. Think
of railroad whose capital stock is
worth 175 per cent and at the same
time pays dividends to the value of
100 per cent, being overtaxed! The
Capitals argument will have to be re-
vised. The Rock Island is not com
planning even if the Capital is.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-07-05

The Dispatch says that the gold
democratic papers of this district claim
that G. NJ. Cole is a gold democrat and
the pop silver democratic papers in
sist that he is a soft money man.
Name the papers, Royce-Can't do it?
Well, the little Jew boss is caught in
another leland a very silly lie at
that. The facts are there are but
three democratic papers in the dis
trict and two Of them are published
by populists. viz: The Smith Centre
Messenger by John A. Crabb, and the
Ellis County News by Miles Mulroy.
The Lincoln Sentinel, the other dem
ocratic paper, has always been a de-
vOut follower of Bryan'S monetary
views. But that doesn't matter to
Royce. He has acquired such habit
of fighting political battles with
lieS,' that he often tells lie when
the truth would serve him best. For
example, he has been insisting that
the money question is not an issue
and that it is settled beyond doubt.
But the desire to lie about Judge Cole
caused him to deny all that, and bring
the money question forward as the
main issue. See? Royce is lulu,
isn't he?
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-07-05
Firing In the Rear.

When DR.. johnson said that 'Pa-
triotisn is the last refuge of a Scoun-
drel," he desired to convey the idea
that the scoundrel finds all other arg
umentS and apologies taken from him,
and falls back on patriotism for want
of something else to talk about.
Scoundrels are not the only people
destitute of argument who take this
course, as is illustrated by the obSer-
vations of Senator Fairbanks.
81 dislike the enemy who fires upon
the soldiers wearing the uniforms of
the United States. 1 infinitely more
respect the one who fires from the
front than the one who fires from the
rear"
This catchy expression is not origi-
nal with Senator Fairbanks, and the
same line of argument is being gener-
ally followed by republican politicians.
And yet there is not one of them
who would dare to take the position
openly which these words imply-that
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-07-05

The state of Virginia hung "Old
John Brown 1t was big mistake
the very worst thing the "Old Domin-
ion" could possibly have done-for
''hiS soul went marching on" This
was in 1859, and in less than two years
armies were marching over the ''sa-
cred soil'' chanting the war song "John
Browns Body Lies Wondering In the
Grave" and in a little over three
years from his execution every slave
in the United States was free, and
Kansas admitted to the union. A re-
publican legislature, in Kansas,
about two years ago built galIows
to hang the peoples party on, and
have been making extensive prepare
tionS for the funeral ever since. Re
member Lots wife, Haman and Mord-
ecai, and John Browns body and
and John Browns soul -Goodland
Republic.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-07-05

Tenth-It appears to US that the
peoples money has been Squandered
in providing for a tax commission
which has drawn up bill taking the
assessment of property out of the
hands of officers elected by the people
and putting it into the hands of a
high Salaried set of appointed officials.
EIeventh-We demand that railroad
property shall be assessed at as high a
rate as the property of natural citizens.
We call attention to an increase of
millions of dollars in railroad charges
since the railroad law enacted by the
last Populist legislature was wiped
out by Republican partisans on the
bench.
Twelfth-We favor graduated tax
alton, state insurance, and a reduct-
ion of the extravagant expenditures
for state printing by the establish
ment of printing plant owned by the
state.
Thirteenth-We regard the contin-
uous and persistent effort of the
American Book company, through the
cOnnivance and SubServiency of
certain officials and of the agents
and employees of that school book
trust, to destroy our text book law, as
the most dangerous and corrupting
influence pervading this state, as it
attempts to destroy the usefulness of
our excellent school system; and we
demand of the next legislature rigid
examination of it's methods and ex-
posture of its acts and of the officials
it has corrupted and is using to &C.
compliSh its purposes.
Notwithstanding that all po-
litical reform is initiated by the indie
pendent voter and that all looting of
the public treasury and official hood
ling are carried on by the partisan,
we denounce W. J. Bailey, the repub-
lican nominee for governor, for his oft
repeated statement that ''the indie
pendent voter is buShwhacker.
Fifteenth-We congratulate the
people of the state upon the rec
OAO vi heyOl W. IL SIdduOChS Vi
Kansas City, KanS., in his effort to
secure an equitable basis of taxation
for the public corporations of his city.
Sixteenth-The course of Senator
". A. Harris in our national legiSla-
ture commands the hearty approval
of every honest and fair-minded citi-
zen, regardless of party affiliations.
and we pledge ourselves to do all in
ourpower to secure his reelection to
the position he now adorns.
Seventeenth-Re Resolved that we ap-
prove the attitude of the Farmers
Advocate in its fight for the interests
of the producing classes and urge ali
Peoples party men to subscribe for
it.