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The age-herald., 1902-02-06
NOT CALLED
 UPON TO DECLARE HERSELF.


 Paris February 1.-The following state ment is made by an official who held a very high position during the early days of the Spanish-American war, and 1t is undoubtedly authentic:
 'The Spanish government believed that Queen Victoria would support any step taken with view to preventing the war and commission to the aid of the Queen Regent. It attributed at that time per- haps, too great an importance to the in tervention of the Queen in the council of the British government. It was not ignor- ant of the fact that MT. Chamberlain was in agreement with Lord Salisbury in the desire to endeavor to render the United States signal service, but information of a very confidential character which reached 1t conveyed to the Madrid gov ernment that any mission of paciica- tion would be well received by England. English society entertained the most hos tile spirit towards the United States It had not been able to forget the Venezuela affair and in London 1t was thought the proper thing to support the Spaniards.
 Thus the principal diplomatic efforts of Spain were brought to bear on the central European powers, and more par ticular Russia. It was not thought that England would take the initiative in its favor, but being convinced and as 1t ap- pears justly so, that England would not care to stand aloof from a common &C., tion undertaken by Europe to bring about peace, Spain thought before everything else to win over Russia to her cause.
 England was not, therefore, called up- on to declare herself. The sympathy of certain statesmen in the conservative cabinet was certainly for the United States, but they were not required to dis play them. They afterward insinuated that their role had been to hold Europe in check to the advantage of the United States. As is seen from the foregoing they did nothing of the kind"
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The Railroad Chartered.

Guthrie. O. T., February 1.-The Wood- ward and Quannah Railroad Company, capital $, 900, was chartered here today to operate line from Woodward. O. T., to Quannah. Tex, distance of 12S miles. The Rock Island Is reported to be back of this company.
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COMMITTEE ADJoURNS.
General Freight Agents Will Meet
 Again Next May.

The Southern Iron Freight Commit tee adjourned yesterday, after a two days session at the Hotel Hillman.
 A great deal of business of routine nature in the line of classifications was discussed and settled at this meeting, but no change was made in rates.
 The next regular meeting will be held here in May.
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tatle, he talked with remarkable ease and fiuency. Two or three times pages approached and handed him cards, glanc- ing at which he shook his head. Soon Senator Mason with two friends came along. He stopped Senator Hanna's in tensely interesting talk by introducing the two friends.
 Senator Hanna Is on the table, as you see, but I can never get him off the floor" said Senator Mason to his friends.
 'Ah, Mason!" was Senator Hanna's re- ply, and then he proceeded with his talk for The Age-Herald.
 When he had concluded-his last words were given as he got off the table-Sena- tor Hanna was cordially thanked for his kindness.
 That's all right-glad you camel! and he was receiving delegation.
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government were to say to the insur- gents, Lay down your arms, ana 50 soon as you do that your people Will pc Tree to establish an independent government of their own, there would be peace and quiet within 20 or 30 days.
 We have no right to establish our government in the Philippines Moreover, it would be wise policy to give the Fill pinos their liberty. The big war of the future will be fought over commerce, ana in such a war the Philippines will give us lots of trouble. We would have to send a great army there and navy twice as large as we now have in order to hold our own.
 "This Is not merely my view nor is 1t merely the view of leading Democrats. Many thoughtful Republicans know that the delirium resulting from the triumph of arms is passing off, are beginning to look at the Philippine question as l do. Let the Filipinos go and set up for them selves will always be the policy that shall advocate.
 What do I think of Roosevelt? We'll, believe him to be sincere. He is personally very honest man. Every one who knows him regards him in that light But Roosevelt is an imperialst He is developing the impe- rial idea of his office along far reaching lines. He has got into the habit of speak ing. of the army as my army, of the navy as my navy of the generals of the army as my generals. Republicans who have not gone madly into the imperial ranks, are becoming alarmed and are ready I trust, to join the Democrats in calling a halt on this imperialistic ten- dency."
The age-herald., 1902-02-06
A CALCULATION.

E~ 7EIEN you are ready to buy, stop and com bX pute the cost of the soap used by your ESWAB household in day, week or month, G9SaQD and for the slight difference in price you will never forego the pleasure of using the purest soap made, that is, Ivory Soap.
 It is the most inexpensive of pure soaps. You need no knowledge of chemistry to realize this purity, use it and you will know. It floats.
The age-herald., 1902-02-06

Miner Dies.-John Miller, who was injured in the mines at Pratt City a week ago, died last night. He was crushed by falling slate. The body will be shipped to Ohio.
The age-herald., 1902-02-06

Petitions In Bankruptcy.-Petitio in bankruptcy were filed yesterday by Henry Childs of Pratt City, J. R. Montgomery of Birmingham and W. M. Martin of Lopez.
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Tried to Escape From Court Room. Tom, alias Frank Johnson, negro, tried to escape yesterday morning while on trial in the Police Court. Po- liceman Richardson caught him at the top of the steps and rode him to the bottom, where he conquered the negro after Scuffie.
The age-herald., 1902-02-06
GERMANY NOW
 CLAIMS HONOR Tart Statement Punctures Eng- IandSCIaimto US. Friendship D. CAUSES OF THE SPANISH WAR Other Powers Say England Really Had No Voice in the Matter and Was
 No More Our Friend
 Than the Others.
CAUSES OF THE SPANISH WAR

Berlin, February 5-The German for eign office confirms the substantial ac- curacy of the subjoined statement which the Kareuz Zeiting prints today relative to Germany's course toward the United States during the war with Spain. The correspondents of the Associated Press understands the article was prepared by Professor Schleimann professor of his- tory at Berlin University. It says: Al most exactly four years ago the Spanish ambassador here asked Germany wheth- CT Germany would lead in action against the United States for the protection of the monarchiac principle. The answer was a definite refusal and the same an- swer was given a month later or about the middle of March when the invitation reached Germany to participate in the intervention undertaken upon the initia- tive of America Our government com missioned Herr Van Radowitz, the Ger man, Ambassador to Spain to inform the Madrid government that Germany was not in positio to prevent the Spanish Amerieap ~s.
 "After that several attemtps were
 
 for intervention In which the Pope was especially active. The final result was that Von Holleben, German ambassador at Washington was instructed to join in this step proposed by Austria only in case the other five great powers partici- pated. We Hare unable to state details how the united action came about.
 At any rate the collective note was haltdcd to the officials at Washington April :, advising a peaceful settlement and was s'gned by England, France, Italy, Austria, Russia and Germany. It was believed for a week that war would be aveytel. Diplomatic circles however, entertained no illusions and when Eng land on April IA, through her ambassa- dor proposed new collective note in which the powers should declare that Europe regarded Americas armed inter- vertion in Cuba as unjustifiable, the step failed through Germany's positive refusal.
 Afterwards in June and July while the United States was making great pro- gress in tie Philippines England 3riei to iAduCe Ire Spanish com mission in Eng- land to ask for peace proposals, for to no power was the American encroach- ment in the Pacific more annoying than to England. The above is the historical connection of events. We hope that in giving the same, we have thoroughly cx- posed the absurdity of the English legend"
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Judge Haley Presides.-Judge L. J. Haley presided yesterday in the Police Court in the absence of Judge Feagin, which was caused by the death of his sister.
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Marriage Llcense.-A marriage H. cense was issued yesterday to Thomas D. Arlington and Annie Bibb Thomp- son.
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We make cuts. Age-Herald Engrav. ing Go.
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Has Leg Broken.-Gilbert Murry, a miner in the Belle Ellen mines, near Blocton, was run over yesterday by a tram car in the mines and his right leg broken. It is thought amputation will be necessary. He was brought to the city on the Blocton special and carried to St. Vincent's Hospital in Taylor & Co.'S ambulance.
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For Taking Hams.-George Burdell, J. L. Hogan and Jim Johnson, three negroes, were arrested yesterday morning by Policemen Culpepper and Baker, charged with stealing goods from the Hammond Packing Com pany. It Is said the negroes are em- ployed there and are in the habit of taking hams and bacon from the pack ing house.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-26
BLONDIN ADMITS IDENTITY.
>'"lidiy Denies. However. That lie
T. Wife's Murderer


NEW YORK. Feb. 26.-Tbe man who
was arrested la the Police Headquarters
yesterday on suspicion Of being ;. VIII
fred Rlondin. has admitted his Identity.
and inside Of a week viii probably be in
Boston 90 answer 90 the charge Of muir
doring his wife, hacking he body TO pieces
and distributing parts through the woods
81 chelmsford Mass.
Coruercd and forced TO make this adj
miSsiou- nloudin, the man who has fooled
Che hes; detectives in the United States
since June last. msiEtains he did not
murder his wife. StoIidIy he holds TO
The story that he last saw her when he
purchased her ticket for Montreal. He
Sss5.
The next I heard was when the body was
found. VAS afraid they would accuse
-1e Ci murder. so ] went away. have
lvvd DO Brooklyn. White Plains and
Mount Vernon. and have been a fireman
on German steamer. wanted a license
as an engineer because ] was promised
place in the Brunswick Hotel. so I
went 10 Police Headquarters
Requisition papers from Boston will
probably be received this week
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-26
PUZZLED TO KNOW IF THEY
ARE MARRIED OR SINGLE

SCRANTON, Pa, Feb 25.-A sequel TO
the strange marriage OF Frank Compton
and Carrie Hedglin is being developed in
the courts here IN proceedin.s brought By
Compton year ago Compton and Miss
Hedglin desired to get married. When
they went to the Office or the clerk of the
courts to get marriage license they
found 1t closed. They started for the de-
Pot to 90 to Binshamton. and on the way
met a friend named Mickels. who told
them that all that they need do was to
agree TO be man and wife in the presence
Of witnesses. The ceremony was gone
through with in the corridor Of the post
Office They then procured a blank mar
riage certificate, which Mickels signed
and gave to the girl.
Then the young couple weE. 70 friend
at Nayaug, where they lived for a week
as man and wife. The mother Of the girl
found them and when she discovered the
nature Of he marriage she took the bride
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-26
hot TINE FOR OUR
COAL IN FRANCE
Dealers There Pleased by a
Trial Cargo.
First IustaIIment Of Contract for
Several Thousand Tons Gains
High Praise az Rochelle.

The first cargo Of United States coal
ever received at Rochelle. France. is now
being unloaded at the basin Of La PaIIicc.
according 20 report 10 the State De
partment from United States Consul
George Il Jackson. al that place This is
the first installment on contract for
several thousand tors. and is TO be used
by locomotives
The cargo. after its long voyage. was
found to be in good condition containing
81 Is estimated. from 40 to 80 per cent OF
Jumps Accordingly. the impressions made
by il are very favorable. The trials Of
this coal which are not yet completed
are giving splendid results aud promise
70 be satisfactory IA every way. This
coal was sold 60 the French purchasers
by an important house at Cardiff the
transaction be,us greatly facilitated by
exceptionally low freight rates
Samples OF United states coal have sew
eraI times been sent Co Rochelle. the con-
sui says. but have ALWAYS arrived en- a
poor conditiou-cCntaiuinE about Sd per
cent iust-vhigh has Sjvon American coal
the reputation of bc.1g extremely 'rsablc.
Even with this handicap. however. che
coal proved 10 Do OF excellent quality.
Up 10 the present time. the zeal sup
ply for that region has come from Car
din or Newcastle ON the arrival 90 81
cargo it is carefully assorted fer the va
Tious uses To which ii Is intended
whether Tor locomotive factory. or for
domestic purposes The aus, niN,5 vi,a
tar. is pressed into briQuctCs-
"The general outlook for American
coal" concludes NJ. Jackson. .ls very
encouraging. a very slight diuiuu-lou ct
price in many instances may secure i--
portant business. The quantity annually
imported into this consular district is
about eco Coz tons. or this the proper
tion Of anthracite Is small. on account ot
high prices. BituuiuCus coal. with The
highest possible per cent Of carbon and
The lowest per cent OF volatile matter.
IL in great demand
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-26
NAVY ORDERS.

Commander f. II. DeIano report 10
commandant, navy yard. League Island
Pa, for such duty as he may assign.
Lieut. F. L. Chaplin. detached Illinois as
flag lieutenant to Rear Admiral r. D.
Evans, February 20; 70 Washington. d. c..
and report to senior member general
board for special temporary duty.
Ensign F. T. Evans, detached Illinois as
aid on Rear Admiral R. d. Evans n.
February z6. 70 Washington. y. =. and
report 10 senior member general board
for special temporary duty
Gunner p Doherty, 10 Constellation
Naval Training Station. Newport, X. J..
March y. 1902
Assistant Surgeon J. J. Snyder. report
commandant naval station Port Royal. s
c. February Is. for temporary duty with
recruiting party.
Bcatswain 2 J. Brown. detached Naval
Academy. Annapolis. Nd. etc. and re-
port 20 Governor Naval Home. Philadel-
phia. Pa, for treatment al Naval Hospi-
tai
Assistant Surgeon B. l. Wright when
discharged treatment Naval Hospital.
New York, n. Y, 10 home and sick leave
for three months.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-26
MANELAUGHTER THE VERDICT
Jury in Riley CHse Returned Finding
This Morning.

FREDERICK. Md. Feb. 26.-The jury in
the case Of the State vs. George Riley.
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad walking
hess. after being or; all night, was
brought into court this morning and rem
dered a verdict OF guilty OF mansIaugh-
ter"
J. r. McSherry, counsel for the defence.
Immediately moved TO suspend judgment
and to grant new trial o. the ground
that the verdict was not in accordance
with the evidence
The case was argued at Length yester-
day afternoon by States Attorney Glenn
H. WOrthington. and for the prosecution
by Reno S Harp. and by j. Roger Nc
Sherry and Il. Dorsey Etchison for the
defence.
A. 6:S0 O'Clock the case was given 10
the jury and a verdict was expected i'm
mediatsly, but a few jurors were for ac-
quittal end the verdict WIS not reached
until o'clock this morning.
The prisoner received the verdict with
no signs OF emotion except feeble smile
The verdict WIS a compromise between
those FOR murder in the second degree and
those Tor acquittaL
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-26
Strange prediCament in which
a Scranton couple find them
selves.

home With her. Compton and Mickels
were arrested. Both we're convicted of
uttering a forged marriage license and
Mickels is serving nine months in Jail for
the offence. Compton has appealed 10 the
superior court.
In December last Miss Hedglin married
Paul Slack Compton now cOntemplates
marriage also. and thinking that the cere-
mony with Miss Hedglin may have been
good IN law, he has applied for divorce.
This Mrs Slack is opposing on the ground
Of no marriage. for II the divorce is ap-
proved the courts viii have decided that
she is not the wife Of Paul Slack. Z he
court is celebrating upon the veXed ques-
ton OF whether OF not the pOstOffice we'd
ding had any standing in law.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-26
NEWS FROM GEORGETOWN.
Mrs. Margaret Ourdnnc Suffers n
stroke of Paralysis.

Mrs. Margaret Ourdnnc Suffers n
stroke of Paralysis.
Mrs. Margaret Ourdane. OF 1922 Thirty
second Street northwest. was found lying
on the floor Of her home. Monday morn
ing in an unconscious condition. Dr. a.
3. Shekells was summoned. and discov-
cred that the lady was the victim Of a
paralytic stroke. Her condition was re-
ported TO be somewhat improved this
morning. The patient regained conscious
ness yesterday morning, though she could
not speak.
The entire right side is affected by the
attack Mrs. Ourdane has been in failing
health for several months
Col f b. Hay. read dramatically.
Monsieur Boaucaire" last night at Ten
leytown, in compliment 20 William r.
Singleton Lodge Of Masuns. The audience
was an intelligent and apTreciative one.
The reading occupied one hour and FIVE
minutes
Other pleasant features preceded and
succeeded the presentation Of the story
that Mr.. Mansfield has done so much to
make famous.
AZ the astronomical treat which closed
the evening Messrs. Thomas, Hay. and
ireland, contributed enliyening repertee.
John d. Croissant and Ga!eu L. TAFT.
trustees. have sold TO Maud f. Mooney
for $500. lot % IN block -. and TO Homer
Mooney for S5eQ lot 90. block a i'm Ameri-
can University Park Yesterday Ross
Leak purchased lot g. block g. American
University Park. for $500
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-26
DECLINE In FLOUR EXPORTS.
shipments From America to Europe
in 1901 show Falling on.

Max Bouchsein. United States Consul at
Barmen. Germany. writes the State De-
partment that there was a decline in the
exports OF American -four to Europe in
the year 1901 He says Germany has been
exporting the best quality OF -four direct
from American mills. and this. although
high in price, sound ready market until
difficulties with the marine insurance
companies crosse
These nov stipulate that on shipments
o. -four by way OF Amsterdam and Rot
terdam claims for damage are payable
only If amounting in any one shipment to
S2.H IN white flour and s. on -four OF
other cereals.
OF III, condition German -four mer-
chants were not notified and in cases OF
dana, were great sufferers.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-26
NEW COUNTY SEAT IN PERIL.
Court Located II in Prnirie. and
Neighbors Are VengefuI.

CENTRE, Neb., Feb 26.-The removal
Of the county seat TO this place from Mo
brara. in accordance with the decision OF
the supreme Court, has caused so much
bad feeling that threats have been made
10 dynamite or burn the courthouse. just
erected. Guards have been placed around
it,
The fight between Creighton and Mo
brara resulted in the county seat being
located half way between the towns. on
the open prairie
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-26
A Popular RniIroad Omeinl

A popular railroad official is Mr.. John
T. Nolan, who has charge OF the telegraph
department OF the Baltimore and Ohio
in this city. Mr. NOlan's unfaiIing cour-
tesy TO patrons and his readiness TO an
sweT the numerous questions necessarily
asked at the telegraph Office has won for
him the respect Of travellers and has made
for him numerous friends in Washington.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-26
FLASHES DISTURBED COURT.
Girls Across the Street Sent Light
Rays Upon Chancellor.

WILMINGTON. Del, Feb 2G.-WhiIe
Chancellor Nicholson was holding court
yesterday he was kept busy lodging the
7 S-,-"ted rays OF the sun from a hand
mirror which TWO young women opposite
the courthouse were using.
The chancellor is trying 10 find out
whether the girls were using the mirror
10 admire themselves or merely TO annoy
him
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-26
sEvERER PENALTIES DESIRED.
Mary IanderS seek to Have Liquor
Law Amended.

ANNAPOLIS. Nd, Feb. 26.-Mr. War
rem Choate, president Of the Anti-Saloon
League Of Montgomery County, and a
delegation Of twelve residents Of different
parts Of Montgomery county. were before
Senator Jones and the county delegate in
the interest OF proposed temperance leg
islatiOn today.
They wish to amend the laws TO provide
a penalty Of Imprisonment as well as a
fine for the violation of the local laws.
They presented a petition with about
fifteen hundred signatures.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-26
JEFFERSON SOON TO REOPEN.
Also Two New Hotels VIII BE Built
in Richmond.

RICHMOND. Va, Feb. 2s.-The JeHer-
son Hotel. which was destroyed by fire
one year ago. is TO be reopened next
week the front part Of the structure hav-
ing been repaired and enlarged.
Since the burning Of the jefferson plans
have been completed for the building Of
two new hotels here. which are TO cost
about 81 900. 600.
One is TO be owned by William r. Tim
hermann and the other by ~ A. ID.
Atkinson, now prOpTietress Of the Lexing-
ton Hotel
Mrs AtkinsOn's new hotel is TO be
erected az Ninth and Franklin Streets.
while hat Of Mr.. Zimmerman will 20 up
at Seventh and Broad
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-26
A small Rohher,.

Mr.. George Hilton Of 1902 Il Street
northwest, yesterday notified the police
that there had been stolen from his
premises a bcx Of cigars, pair o; tan
shoes, and a blue and white shirt, all
valued at $1,000. He suspected. he said
Edward Moran. a stranger IN Washington
a description Of Moran is: White, twenty
years Of age. height. feet 4 inches; dark
complexion; wore dark coat. tan shoes,
blue shirt and cap.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-26
PERU'S STANDARD GOLD.

Joins Ranks of Countries That Have
Dcmouctized silver.
Peru has Joined the ranks OF those
countries which have demCucJizcd silver.
Mr.. NeuI. secretary Of the legation at
Lima. has transmitted 10 the State De-
Iartm,nt. copies Of decree authCIizing
S5oo0Co TO De smelted into silver bars
NJ the Lima mint and directing that said
bars be exported 40 Europe and sold for
the purpose of buying gold.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-26
Na.hinrton stock E,chnnre.

sales-Washington Gas. 25a7s%. 25d
795s, 1oHS0. 25G781.. l1041S. dI8lk, 90
G782s. 25G7Sh, 107S. 101d7SA. 100G7s.
Mergegthale- Linotype. 15Gl77. 56I775.
10G1T7h, 10H177M. LanstOn MonOtype.
55oOdl2; Riggs Fire Insurance Co. sea
70 After oall-Washington Gas. 367S. %
g7SL. 50T7SE, 25G7S4. Lanston Mono
type, 1O0d17s; Mergcnthalrr Linotype,
20GI77L
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-26
BROTHERS ENToMBED IN MINE.
Cut on by Fall of Rock That Fol-
lowed a Blast.

SHENANDOAH. Pa. Feb. ga fall Of
rock caused by a blast entombed Frank
and George Stenkanus, brothers. IN the
Cameron mine last evening. Miners
close by, on hearing the crash OF coal
and the swapping Of timbers. gave the
alarm and organized a rescuing party.
They labOred amid great peril OF them
selves falling victims TO the treacherous
roof OF the gangway.
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A game Of basketball will be played in
Armory Hall tonight between the
teams representing the Morton Cadets, OF
Washington, and the Alexandria Light In
fantry team. The Alexandria line will ne
as follows: Gray. Greene, Fisher, Kirk.
SWaTtZman, and Pitts.