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ON EDGE,
biologists Make Another Trip Up
the Sides of SOufrfere.

SAS R III
the Sides of SOufrfere.
Kingstown, st. Vincent, June 11-Dur-
ing the great eruption of Mont Pelee,
Island of Martinique, Sunday morning,
the detonations We're heard in the
neighboring islands. and heavy clouds
Of smoke issued simultaneously with
Soufriere volcano, on this island, which
alarmed the inhabitants.
The Island of st. Lucia was obscured
by dust to a distance of three miles, and
finding the harbor of Castries. At 2
o'clock in the afternoon of Friday pitch
darkness prevailed here.
The three Americans. Prof, Jaeger,
the geologist of Harvard university;
DR.. HOVey, assistant curator of the
Museum of Natural History. New
York. and George C. CARTS, who as
cended the Soufriere May 81, made an
other ascent on Thursday. They entered
d dense, dusty fog, which
Impedcd Their Progress
as they made their way up the precipi-
tous trail, around the awful cliffs, with
extraordinary courage and persever-
ence, and once more reached the edge
of the crater, on the east side, reaching
an altitude of 5000 feet above the sea,
carrying with them an aneroid barom-
eter.
They heard water boiling and spat-
tering in the depths of the crater. but
nothing could be seen through the fog,
though the party waited a considerable
time.
The ascent occupied five hours. The
return ct settlers to the devastated area
Is discouraged by Prof. Jaeger, who is
Of the opinion that the crater. in con-
tinuing activity. may emit poisonous
gases at any moment, without warning,
and u the death of many people
from asphyxia.
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Desperado CAPTURED.

Cripple Creek, Colo, June 10. Pug
Ryan, said to have been the leader Of a
gang Of desperadoes, who in a fight sew
eral years ago with a posse of Brecken-
Ridge officers, killed one Of the latter.
has been arrested here. Ryan escaped
from the Leadville Jail a week ago with
several other prisoners. He will be
tried for murder.
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MAKES A NEW RECORD.
Speedy East-BOund Journey Made
by the krOn PrinX WiIhelm. +

Plymouth, Eng, June 1.-THE North
German Lloyd steamer Kron Prinz
Wilhelm, Capt. Richter, which sailed
from New York June 3 for Cherborg
and Bremen, via this port, arrived here
after a passage of five days eleven
hours and thirty-two minutes to Ed
dystone light, at an average speed OF
%. SO knots per hour, which is the best
eastward record for speed thus far
made across the Atlantic.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-06-13

Saginaw. Mich, June 10.-When get
ting out of bed at $3.50 yesterday norm
ing to get a chew of tobacco Daniel
Smith,, the Oldest man in Michigan.
dropped dead. He never smoked or
used liquor. but chewed day and night.
He was born Jan. Il, 1871.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-06-13
GARDNER ON THE STAND.
Last Day of the bribery Trial In
Minneapolis.

Minneapolis, June 11.-Irwin Gardner,
case. was on the stand yesterday. 1t
developed hat ne was very friendly
with the Edwards and Crosman FAINT
lies. The case will go to the jury to-
day, the prosecution arguing in the
forenoon and the defense in the after
noon. The case against Chief Fred w.
Ames was continued to await the de-
termination Of the Gardner case.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-06-13

Employers of Teamsters Determined
There Shall he No Recurrence Of
Recent Troubles.

Chicago, June II. - Employers Of
teamsters in Chicago are determined
there shall be no recurrence of the con-
0itions of which prevailed in the recent
strike. Encouraged by the successful
efforts of the state board of arbitration
In winding up the strikes of last week,
the owners Of the companies which give
employment to drivers and teamsters
are forming a permanent board of arbi-
t~ration, to which may be referred all
disputes between them and their en-
ployes.
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FIVE LIVES LOST.


DISASTROUS and Fatal Fire at Sara
tOEa. n. ".
Saratoga, N. Y, June 11.-Fire early
Yesterday morning destroyed the Ar
cade and the Citizens National ank
ard the Shackelford building, and
caused the loss of five lives. The prop
erty loss is estimated at $500 goo with
insurance Of 1925, 600. The exact origin
of the fire is not yet known.
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THE NATIONS PROSPERITY
oDESIDENT J. J. HILL TAKES AGpFAT SDHEcu

monumental Expansion" the Text of an Address
Before the Illinois Manufacturers Association
in Which He Shows the Part Taken by Railroads.
Demonstrates Why There Must b Competition
Between Them, and Indicates the Evils of Gov.
eminent Ownership.
The Washington times., 1902-09-13
RUSSIA SHOWING HER HAND.

Petersburg
manders Manchua clear out all foreigners. especially the British
customs officials has all the Of breeder of trouble There
Little doubt that primarily aimed the British and that all other
foreigners have been included simply matter of FORM Of foreigners
influence
large commercial interests holds outside the
established herself that section of the Chinese
spite Of all her and the
herself without delay all hostile aspira-
The occupation of Manchua but of the of Russia the
Aaic cheboard As usual she playing her with
skill Russian diplomacy has had its territorial
paon Asia consistently perstenly for almost century
has left opportunity
weaken if it possible entirely obstacle The
formidable cf these obstacles of has been England which has
watched with jealous made by her constantly advancing
neghbor possible,
to minimize Russian influence.
Russia has played her we'll Her borders nearly touch the Brit
ih lines Engands influence Persia has been almost
undermined Rs Manhuria and her evident
Chinese
well be conceived that all this
if the clash between Russia
Britain though have its inception ASIA will than likely
kne the fires Of the European continent Poor old Turkey
the Eastern question which held all Europe
apprehension The Eastern question has shifted its territory lies
the Russian the
lion.
The Washington times., 1902-09-13
LONGEST WORD IN ENGLISH.

Here is what is believed to be the
longest word in the English language. 1t
occurs in publication just put out By
the census office. containing a digest OF
the most important patents granted on
chemical compounds: Hydrotriamidodi-
methylphenylacrididin How is that for
an alphabetical procession? 1t pro.
duces a geenish yellow when applied to
cotton. The number of the patent 10
S95. $50. and 1t was granted December %.
1885, This is the way it comes about:
1t is an amidobenzoflavine dyestuf pro-
duced from neutrality-suspicious. by
Transforming the nitrotetraamidoditoly
phenylmethan into pantaamidoditoly-
phenylmethan. then into hypdrotriami-
dodimethylphenylaeri and finally
into the amidobenzoflavine. C. Rudolph
got it. See page 2ie. Manufacturing
Bulletin 210." on the authority OF Hon.
William r. Observation-Disclosures World.
The Washington times., 1902-09-13
Stumped in Maine.

Col. H. Martin Williams, Of Jefferson
county, ILL.,, one Of the best known Demo
cratic stump sneakers in the West. is al
the Riggs House.
Il have just returned from Maine
said the colonel, where 1 made a num-
ber of speeches during the campaign
which closed last Saturday. The Demo.
| Gratis made a few rains in the election
of sheriffs and county officers. They
made gain of four sheriffs. which was
quite remarkable. But there was more
interest and excitement in the election
of sheriff than a Congressman. You
would imagine that the fate of the Re-
public rested on the election of a
sheriff"
Commenting on the political situation
in Illinois. Colonel Williams said the
Democrats would about hold their own
in the Congressional elections, but that
the Republicans would probably control
the Legislature
Senator Mason is making a heroic
struggle to succeed himself said Colonel
Williams. but the machine is against
him. and 1t looks very much like some
other Republican will be elected in his
stead. Mason is very porular and ought
to win. but he is up against the ma
chine, which in Illinois is all powerful. .
Colonel Williams has been invited to
deliver series of speeches in Ohio dur
ing the campaign. He will be heard on
the Buckeye State stump the latter part
OF this month.
The Washington times., 1902-09-13
ALEXANDER R. SHEPHERD.

The who lifted Washington the Capital of his country
mud the protests of conservatives dead He breahed
last isolated where for years
voting his podigous energy the development of industry.
expected splendid
coming Alexander Shepherd Since time had Judgment
the of local development he desired this
here his remaining But fate has wed otherwise
the Capital no
1t this stormy
which Mr. Shepherd the commanding figure city,
of sufficient that he buded
than his contemporaries knew great
understood
Alexander Shepherd remarkable He will be
the future than he has been life he will be app
perspective of history Washing
and LEnant the builders of the Athens
The death of Mr. Shepherd this be by all the
of this community We slowly entering
of development that will demand of the caer the
btng otherwise paper The loss
Mr. Shepherd coupled of Senator Mcmillan, double calamity
for with the builder
the Washington would have forward despite obstacle
This for Mr. Shepherd the of foresight who
made Washington what by giving the proper the right
direction could not have rned from participating in the progressive
campaign after his to the city.
Washington the death Of Alexander Shepherd he
brave dgnt u who be thanked for of what
the city proud of this day.
The Washington times., 1902-09-13
WISDOM IN FORBIDDING THE
MOTOR VEHICLE CONTEST
By BARRY BULKLEY Secretary G. A. R. Reception Committee

The action Of the Commissioners of the District
IN regard to the projected automobile the
streets of Washington is, assuredly, dsappoint-
ment to the reception committee for the encampment
OF the Grand Army of the Republic. The feature
was proposed originally by the chairman of vice
committee which would probably insure a
large attendance of outof-town persons at the pa
rade and give zest and ecla to the occasion general
ly Whether this would be the case or not is mat
ter that need not be discussed
1t is undenlably true that, should an accident oc
cur, should driver lose control of his machine and
run INTO the dense of people lining the thor
oughtare the consequences would be dreadful. In
this contingency. not at all unlikely one if we may
judge from recent events the reception committee as
The Washington times., 1902-09-13
Coming Wedding Of Miss Baird.

At the marriage Of Miss Marietta Mi
nerva Baird and Mr. Tom Hall, which
will take place at the Church of the
Covenant next Wednesday afternoon. at
1880 O'Clock. the best man will be Mr..
Robert Earle Broughton Hall, and the
maid Of honor Miss Mabel Money, daugh-
ter Of the Senator from Mississippi.
Miss Williams, the brides cousin, and
Miss Ellis Hall, the groom's sister. will
be the additional maids. The ushers
will be Captain Heron and Lieutenant
Jewett. the latter of the Engineer
Corps; Mr.. Jules Casey. grandson of
Gen. U. S. Grant; Mr.. Charles B. Royce,
Of New York; Mr. Colin C. H. Fyffe, of
Chicago. and Mr.. Joseph C. Drum, son of
Captain Drum. who was killed in the
Cuban campaign. Chaplain Pierce, from
Fort Myer, will offlciate
An informal reception for immediate
relatives will be held at the Cairo.
where the brides parents. Lieutenant
Colonel Baird, U. S. A.. and Mrs. Baird
reside. and where the couple will be at
home after October Is
The Washington times., 1902-09-13
GOSSIP AND CHAT HEARD IN
WASHINGTON HOTEL LOBBIES
Republicans Ready for War.

THE preliminary work has all beer
gressional committee is ready for the
campaign" said Mr.. Frank B. Lyon
doorkeeper of the House of Representa-
tfves, at the Raleigh last evening. Mr.
Lyon has Just returned from New York
where he has been at work with the
Congressional committee.
Everything is business around head
quarters" said Mr.. Lyon. "and reports
received from the chairmen of the several
States are most encouraging. We are
the indications point to another Repub-
lican victory this fall. We will have
fifty of the best speakers for the cam
paign. They will be under the direction
of Colonel Casson. The itinerary for the
speakers has just been completed. and
they will start out in day or two.
Chairman Babcock and Representatives
Overstreet and Sherman, who are in
charge at headquarters. are the right
men in the right place. and the wheels of
the machinery move without friction
Speaking of New York politics. Mr..
Lyon said: Governor Odell will be re-
nominated and elected by anywhere from
$4,000 to 100000 majority. Mr.. Charles
Z. Sheldon. New York city man and
banker of prominence. is slated for lieu
tenant governor. He is very popular,
and will prove a strong running mate.
The Democrats will undoubtedly nomi-
nate Coler. ! doubt if any other man is
presented to the Democratic convention.
The New York Republicans are perfectly
and are working harmonious
ly together"
The Washington times., 1902-09-13
Entertainment for Churchgoers

Milwaukee Sentinel-The American
desire for innovation is SO great that
not even church doors are closed against
spectacular exhibitions that promise TO
amuse Indifferent audiences. If whistling
is to become popular branch Of church
music. bell-ringing solos and finger bowl
duets may be looked for. There may be
. chance for the vaudeville freak artist
to ascend the pulpit steps and extract
music from the preachers silk hat.
The Washington times., 1902-09-13

well as the municipal authorities, would be held re-
sponsibie and therefore, the action of the former
in discountcnancing the race, originally proposed
cannot but be welcomed by the latter.
Even should no accident ensue from the running
of the race along city thoroughfare, lined on both
sides by dense crowds, dangerous precedent would
be established, since, inasmuch as | know, such a
thing has never been done before. We would thus,
perhaps be laying the foundation, as were, for f-
ture fatalities, which would certainly be enviabe
distinction for the Capital City.
The will probably come off, but it will be, in
all likelihood, at one of the riding tracks around
Washington, say Benning. If the devotees of the
motor vehicle want to kill themselves it is, by all
means, better that they should do it there than the
city.
The Washington times., 1902-09-13
Engagement of Miss Cromelin.

The engagement has been announced
of Miss Sadie Cromelin, daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. r. f. Cromelin. to Mr.. Wilbert
Beaumont. of Atlantic City. Mr. Aaron
Cromelin. brother of the bride-elect, was
recently married in New York. and with
his bride has returned to Germany,
where he occupies a responsible position
with the company with which his father
has been prominently identified for :,
number of years. Young Mrs. Cromelin
is gifted musician and has been study
ing abroad
The Washington times., 1902-09-13
A ROAD OF BOOKS.

Philistines, Anglo -maniacs, hypercrit
ical art CD critics, and few rich peo.
pie who are neither fish, flesh, fowl, MOI
good red herring as far as their patri-
otic affiliations are concerned, deligh,
in bowling down American progress
methods, and results. and In stigmatiz-
Ing their mother country and her sons
as "a nation OF shop keepers says the
American Inventor"
This admirable set of people insist
that however supreme America may be
In commerce, industry, and invention
In art, in science, and in literature we
are far behind.
While leaving to abIer hands-and to
those with more time and space at their
disposal-the discussion of the first
named branch of professional work, it
is of interest to note here the mistakes
made by these decryers of American
| literature and science.
| Take the combination of the two, and
consider it as representative of both
In what country today can greater
output of scientific literature be found? !?
Where are there ADLER writer's? Where
are there more translations published: ::
| What country can show a greater list
of universities flooding their journals
, with accounts of this, that, and the
other discovery made or original work
done?
There are number of publishing
houses in the United States who devote
themselves always entirely to the pub
lication of scientific and educational
works. One prominent house imports
more foreign works of science and text
books of knowledge than all the others
Another makes a speciality of medical
books. and handles all that. are pub
iished both here and abroad. A third,
in addition to large stocks of fiction
and light reading maintains library
lists of educational works not equaled
anywhere else in the world in scope and
variety.
Several others issue works of educa-
tion and science in series form, so that
the purchaser can accumulate library
at small cost, paying for volume at a
time as it is issued, not feeling the ex-
pense, but having at the end of the
publication of the series set of works
invaluable for reference.
There may not be a royal road to
knowledge, but there is road of books, |
2 road both wide and long, paved with
cloth. founded On fact, with vellum and
morocco hedges along The way, a road
looking out over wide stretches of beau !
tiful illustrations, broad and shining |
way furnishing to its travellers strength |
to continue, meat and drink 10 live by |
and inspiration by which to find the
way a little further toward that un-
known country where knowledge is the
reward of faithful effort.
And that road. built by all peoples OF
all time, is brightest and best. straight
est and most beautiful where it passes
through the United States. which is, the
list of exceptions mentioned above to
the contrary Notwithstanding, much
more than "a nation of shop keepers.
The Washington times., 1902-09-13
Break in Empire Delegation.

THE appointment of Representative
Ray of New York to the bench" said
Mr.. Henry T. French. of Buffalo. will
make break in New York's delega-
tion that will be hard to fill. He is at
present chairman of the House Judici-
*ry Committee, most important chair
manship. and his committee will be
called upon next winter to formulate
and report to the House the antitrust
legislation which Will be recommended
by the President. The people of the
District, ! imagine. will not be sorry
that Mr.. Rays appointment will take
him from Congress. because of his op-
position to the proposed change in the
date of inauguration. Mr.. Ray is now
serving his tenth consecutive term. as
member of the House.
The Washington times., 1902-09-13

Lo! India weeps, with the sound OF the
death knell tolling;
A star has faded in the eastern sky,
The dreaded foe. fates of men control.
ling.
Coldly refused to pass the hero by.
Weep, India. of thy noblest son bereft.
All. genius claimed him as her very
own;
Upon his brow her glorious mark she
left;
His soul was kindred to the gods
alone.
And India gives him with bitter groan.
And genius sighs-while the tears Of the
nation are flowing.
And sad the melancholy muses. pine,
But in our hearts an ardent fire is glow.
ing
To pay our tribute at the hero's shrine.
All, you who turned the spirits mystic
tide
And gave new lifeblood unto foreign
lands,
Thy country's hero and thy nations
pride.
oh. hear the prayers she weeping up.
ward sends.
And take the offering from her trembling
hands.
o Power Divine. look down on thy chill
dren's deep sorrow,
Nor leave them in their hour O: WOO
alone,
Open their eyes to loves more glorious
morrow.
Give them the peace they seek at In
dia's throne.
India! behold them weeping for thy son.
The Washington times., 1902-09-13
MARIGOLDS.
BY BLISS CARMAN.

The marigolds are nodding;
l wonder what they know.
Go. listen very gently;
You may persuade them SO.
Go, be their little brother
AS humble as the grass.
And lean upon the hill-wind,
And watch the shadows pass.
Put off the pride of knowledge.
Put by the fear of pain:
You may be counted worthy
To live with them again.
Be Darwin In your patience,
Be Chaucer in your love;
They may relent. and tell you
What they are thinking Of.
The Washington times., 1902-09-13
Keene-Dix Wedding Tuesday.

On Tuesday. Miss Orilee Dix and Mr..
William w. A. Keene will be married at
Dumbarton NJ. E. Church. Mr.. Keene
is a prominent young business man Of
East Pittsburg. and is a member of the
Tonnaleuka Club. the chief social or
ganization OF that city. Miss Dix Ia
the daughter of the late William A.
Dix. and resides with her mother. on
Thirty-fifth Street. After a wedding
tour. which will include an ocean voy-
age. the couple will reside In Wilmerd-
ing. near Pittsburg.
The Washington times., 1902-09-13
DOINGS IN THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
Miss M. M Baird, Daughter Of Lieutenant Colonel Baird
U. S. A., and Mr.. Tom Hall to We'd
Miss Mabel Money Daughter Mississippi Be
Maid of acknowledgements Of Miss Sadie Cromein
and Mr. Whoert Beaumont Announced
Reception to Miss Mamie Dunn.

Mr.. James M. Dunn gave reception
in honor of his daughter. Mamie, at his
home. 1924 Fifth Street northwest.
Thursday evening. Messrs. Matt Ken
redy. Casey. and Dunn sang several
vocal solos. Mrs. Dunbar and the
Misses Mcdonald and the Misses Mamie
and Margaret Dunn rendered piano
solos. which were highly enjoyed.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
William Dunbar, Mr.. and Mrs ODon-
nell. Mr.. and Mrs. Casey, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thompson. the Misses Mcdonald, Nor
ton. Richmond. Flynn. Miller. Winkler.
Mrs. Briesin. Mrs. Treakle, and Messrs.
La Port. Thomas. Riley. Heisley, Kline.
Pumphrey, Ostman, Ecksls. Columbus,
Barber. Buell.. Clague. Dalton. Martin.
Shine. Holden. and RUSSELL Letters Of
regret were received from Colonel
Urell and Messrs Burkhart, Maxwell,
and Utermuehl.
The Washington times., 1902-09-13
Buoyed Up by Hope.

Cincinnati Enquirer-Nearly every
great event in affairs runs its course. Has
the great coal strike come pretty near
to Is endg While results are not yet
absolutely in view, the tendency all
seems in the direction OF settlement.
and there is at least a hopeful appear
ance.
The Washington times., 1902-09-13
: TWO KINDS
OF TRASH
By L. L.

An English dscousng soemny and
wisely upon subject of dime novels they are Eng
deadus He defends saying
than the books which highly cultured
far that
pogacy pmism which erand boy
shudder.
good defense thing to say that
something for this suggests there nothing really
good there is seed of truth
this suggestion about the dedent literature which pea
people wealth position arts sake is proserb
which apt good deal of unsavory stuff.
question the very persons who
immortality and fvoly
discourse read books validity of the whole
moral code is seriously questioned This germ
Of there has been good deal sneeng print at what
called "stodgy middle virtue" were somehow
proof mediocity breeding family enioy
have ideals nged with
cyncism If it BETTER finer way
utterly disgused with m society," ones own wife or hus-
than it take and rational things
would be interesting know the
Life not be ideal but there behaving
altogether state of regarded only
with upifted and abusive language.
The Washington times., 1902-09-13
Mrs. Otto Mears Returns Home.

Mrs. Otto Mears and Miss Mears. wife
and daughter of the president of the
Chesapeake Railway Company. have re-
turned from two weeks trip to New
England their route including visits to
Manchester, VT, and jamestown. Oppo-
site Newport.
The Washington times., 1902-09-13
Pleased With the Outlook.

Senator Mallory of Florida is at the
National. He is here on private bust
ness. The Senator was at the Capitol
yesterday looking up some matters for
one OF his constituents. The Senator
takes cheerful view OF the national
situation and expresses himself as we'll
satisfied with reports received at Demo-
cratic headquarters. all of which arc
to the effect that the Democrats will
elect majority OF the members OF the
next House.