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The Washington times., 1902-09-17

Highest temperature, 2. m......-...13
Lowest temperature, 6 a. m............44
The Washington times., 1902-09-17
STREET LIGHTING.

Low tide ...... las am. and 2:03 pm.
High tide .7:3S am. and pm.
The Washington times., 1902-09-17

A locomobile steam engineers licens
has been issued 10 Mr.. II. ". Thomas.
The Washington times., 1902-09-17

L Street. from Eleventh to Thirteenth
Streets southeast, will be graded and
gravel roadway and cobble cutters con-
structed thereon at ali estimated cost
of s757.20.
The Washington times., 1902-09-17
Has a Balance ON Hand.

AT the end, OF the year there were in
the District S.6S7 wooden poles, 1,452 of
iron. 99S guy poles. making total of
1887. A tabulated statement shows
that 3,191 feet of single way conduit
The Washington times., 1902-09-17
ADJUSTMENTS.

Lamps lit today .........6:43 pm.
Lamps out tomorrow .4:52 am.
The Washington times., 1902-09-17
Policeman Finds Dead Infant.

Policeman r. E. Woods, of the Sew.
enth precinct. yesterday morning
brought into the Georgetown station the
dead body of white infant. The blue
coat discovered the body lying on the
Rock Creek Road, near the Pennsyl-
vania Avenue Bridge. 1t was scantily
clothed but showed no traces of vio-
lence. The remains were removed to
the morgue to await the action OF Cor
oner hewitt in the matter.
Flowers for Fall Weddings.
When GUIDE does the floral work the beauty
OF the wedding is assured. 1924 + st.
The Washington times., 1902-09-17
TIDE TABLE.

sun rises.5:i3 am. Sun sets. ..6:05 pm.
The Washington times., 1902-09-17

SAME DATE LAST YEA
The age-herald., 1902-02-07
The Old Homestead.

"The Old Homestead will be the at- traction at the Jefferson theatre tonight. tomorrow matinee and tomorrow night with Denman Thompson as Uncle Josh"
 When the curtain rises on the first act of "The Old Homestead" showing Den man Thompson in his familiar role of Joshua Whitcomb" there will come, waiting over the footlights the sweet and wholesome fragance of a pure New England home; the sunlight of an honest, upright character. reflected in the char acter of the dear old Yankee farmer And mingled with this delightful and inspiring atmosphere of country life is a genuine strain of American humor as racy of the soil as are the characters themselves In "The Old Homestead" What need is there to say more in con- nection with the forthcoming engage ment of this perennial favorite, Denman Thompson and ''The Old Homestead" are familiar to all This Is its sixteenth season and it is as pleasing today as ever. It is enough for the playgoing pub lie to know that Denman Thompson himself Is in the cast.
 And then there Cy Prime, nigh onto eighty Seth Perkins. the two boys" who frolic like kittens and never grow old; Aunt Matilda. Ricketty Ann, the Ganzey boy, the gentleman tramp and the rest. How well they harmonize in the family group, as after the pathetic search of Uncle Josh for his wayward son amid the enticing destinations of the metropolis. they all gather round the fireside.
 It is gratifying to know that MT Thompson will bring a complete produc tion and an excellent company All the familiar scenes that have made the per formance so attractive in the past will be seen in their characteristic pictures queness, and will include The Old Home stead farm in it's summer garb; the striking reproduction of Grace Church New York by moonlight, and the typical farmhouse kitchen where Reuben's friends are gathered to meet him on his return.
The age-herald., 1902-02-07
THE ALBANIAN,

The Alabamian for this week is out It is clean and free from grossness. It is the ideal gentlemen's home paper. Its healthy tone and high standard are refreshing and publishes abroad an elevated taste for the people of the city which supports a paper of this exalted type.
 This issue contains a charming sketch of the divine violinist Kubelik, and other musical autocrats, from the pen of the gifted poetess, Miss Cooke, of Boston; an able and characteristic article from the 'Hampden of Alabama" Politics and Statesmanship-Will Calvin Oates; a reminiscent sketch of Thomas Hill Watts, the war Governor of Alabama, and one of the best loved of all Alabamians; lit- erary and political and social themes from the ablest of southern pens, and an editorial page bristling and scintilating with clean, polished satire and pleasant criticism.
 The circulation is given at 15, 900. and it visits every one of the 1500 precincts and beats in Alabama. The critical attention of Birmingham's business, political and social whirl is invited to this unique jour nal. No citizen of magnificent Birming- ham can afford to be without it's Alabam- ian.
The age-herald., 1902-02-07
FLORENCE

Florence, February -(Special.)-The question of an electric light and street railway system for this city is becom- ing a live one. A franchise was granted eight months ago and extended for six ty days longer, but has now expired The promoters, however, desire a new franchise or a renewal of the old, and the city council last night appointed a committee which was instructed to in quire into the inducements offered by each party desiring a franchise. Several parties are eager for the franchise. and it is thought that something tangible will develop in the near future.
 A mass meeting of citizens has been called for tonight in the interest of the bill now pending in Congress to appro- priate $7OO0O for a federal public build ing in this city. The Florence postof- flee has just become second class of fee and there is at present no available building to meet it's increased needs. The citizens are very enthusiastic and hope ful for the bill and a delegation will probably be sent to Washington in it's interest
The age-herald., 1902-02-07
S's: .:: 5;s;. LOVEMAN Sa:: $ :; 5;s;.' 5;:; JOSEPH X LOEB. COrsetFitte from New York
 Here Now.

It affords Us pleasure to that we have se- cured one of the best corset filters from New York
 No matter what your corset troubles have been, we have the woman who solve them and give you cor set that will not only feel comfortable, but will round out the angular and reduce the corpulent.
 This expert can reduce the abdomen from to 10 inches without increasing the waist measure.
 She is able to do ths thanks to thorough understand ing and study Of coses-of corset making and corset fitting from scientific and hygenic views.
 There is no danger involved at all
 Not only no danger, but no inconvenience. By the new system all pressure removed and the corset is not only comfortable and perfect in m but every part of the body is uncompressed and free.
 Call and talk with the expert-she will be pleased to any of our customers and will be found in the Corset Department on the second floor.
The age-herald., 1902-02-07
AMusoMoNts
Old Homestead" ORIUM-Vaudeville
Miss Hall to Go to Germany.

Miss Hall to Go to Germany.
 Miss Pauline Hall at the Auditorium this week will finish her season in vaude- vile next week at Memphis
 From Memphis she will go directly to Berlin, where she will appear in three new productions of old operas. One Of them will be "Beccacce" In which Miss Hall appeared as leading lady In the Tinted States. The other two will be "Prince Methuslan' and "The Beggar Student" They will be sung In German which Miss Hall speaks as fiuently as she does English. This is her third trip to Germany to appear in opera ana she says she feels as much at home there as she does in America.
 When she leaves America this time Miss Hall says it will be number of years before she returns. Several new operas are being written by famous German writers and she expects to ap- pear in most of these. She also wishes to train her daughter in the various con tinental languages.
 Miss Hall has appeared twice in Bir- mngham in comic opera. Once at the head of a famous production of ''Dorcas' and once in the 'Honeymooners" from which she Is now singing the Doll Song.
 Last night when seen by a reporter for The Age-Herald she said her favorite opera of course 'Ermine" with which she had always been associated in the minds of the theatregong public. She has a little daughter only six years old whom she has named after this opera.
 Lying on the table in her dressing room last night was collection of prec- ious stones which are worth kings ransom. Incidentally Miss Hall mention ed that those were only a few of her stones. too great a risk accompanying carrying any more. She had one butterfly studded with diamonds which alone cost several thousand dollars It Is one of the rarest settings in the world, as 1t contains diamonds of every known color There are the pure white ones. several black diamonds which are a curiosity seldom found, straw colored, red and worth in the neighborhood of $20 00o All l of the stones have been worn this week l by Miss Hall when she appeared in diff | ferent consumes for her songs. The bill at the Auditorium continues to please There is a matinee every after noon and a night performance Next week there will be an entire new bill
The age-herald., 1902-02-07
ENSLEY

Ensley, February 6.-(Special.) )-The MT. Bennett mentioned in the communication by the Ensley correspondent yesterday as having had difficulty with Mir. Powell was an error. The gentleman intended to have been mentioned was MT. E. A. Ben nett. who is employed by the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company in their commissary department, and not the po- lceman Bennett.
 MT. D. B. Folds. who was shot by MT. Ruff Powell yesterday, is resting very well, and much hope for his recovery is entertained by his attending physician and friends.
 Attorney Smith and Attorney Charles Powell were in the city today on busi- ness trip.
 Mrs Ezra Corney and Mrs. Alfred Combs of Birmingham spent today with their aunt, Mrs. M A. Gerst.
 Messrs Gay & Vaughan, the livery, feed and transfer company, have sold their stables and business to the Warner Smiley Company of Birmingham, who have placed Mir. J. c. Jordan in charge.
The age-herald., 1902-02-07
MARDl GRAs CELEBRATION
New Orleans, La, and Mobile, Ala, February 411, 1902-Reduced Rates Via Southern By. and A. G. S. R.R.

On acco ant of Mard! Gras celebration at New Orleans. La, ano Mchile, Ala, Feb ruary 4th to 11th. 1902 the South arn Rail- Usy and Alabama Great Southern Rail- read will sell tickets from all points on their lines to New Orleans. La, and re- turn; also to Mobile, Ala. and return, at enc fare for the round trip.
 Tickets will be sold February 4th to 1Cth, inclusive, and for trairs arriving at New Orleans and Motile during forenoon of February 11th with final limit for re- turn passage February 18th. 1902
 For any further information call or any ticket agent, Southern Railway or Alabama Great Southern Rsilroad.
The age-herald., 1902-02-07
ENGLAND NOTIFIES BoERs.
Decision on the Dutch Peace Proposi-
 tion Communicated to Leaders.

London, February 6.-In the house of commons today MT. Balfour, the gov ernment leader. announced that copies of the correspondence between the gov ernment of Netherlands and the gov ernment of Great Britian on the sub ject of peace in South Africa had been mailed to Lord Milner, governor of the Transvaal and Orange River Colonies and high commissioner of South Africa, who would be instructed to ask Lord Kitchener to communicate the contents to the Boer leaders in the field.
 MT. Chamberlain. the Colonial Secre- tary, added the information that if the leaders of the Boer forces proposed to Lord Kitchener negotiations for a set clement the proposals would be forward ed for the consideration of the govern ment.
The age-herald., 1902-02-07
Tennessee Mob Hangs Negro.

Nashville. February 6.-Euless Whita- ker, colored, charged with the murder of John Doster several weeks ago, was taken from jail in Lynchburg last night and hanged by mob. Whitakers case was called in court yesterday and con- tinued. At a late hour the mob appeared and securing possession of the negro, hur- ried him to the court house where a rope was placed around his neck and he was swung off
The age-herald., 1902-02-07
"Arizona."

When Augustus Thomas decided to write a play whose scenes and people should be taken from the picturesque southwestern territory of Arizona he was not obliged to study up or travel for the sake of local color Thomas is a native of the State of Missouri. which he has already given stage portraiture. but he is also an ex-Arizonian. Some years ago when the market for brains in West ern newspaperdom was rather dull, Thomas, then the kid reporter" on the Kansas City Star, followed the star of empire west by south. and became a COW puncher on Fraser's ranch of that pict- uresque region for two or three years. and absorbed "atmosphere" and '1ocal eoler,,--eaeaglf- tit ,5i7-s and dozen magazine sketches in the bargain. Arizona" already an estab- lished favorite here, will be seen at the Jefferson Theatre next Monday night.
The age-herald., 1902-02-07
MOB WANTS NEeRo's LIFE.
Intense Excitement Over Assault on
 Miss Della Powell.

Nicholasville Ky, February 6.-Intense excitement still prevails here over the assault of Miss Della Powell yesterday by Tom Brown, a negro. The mob was baffled In its attempts last night to get him. County Attorney Mitchell, Sheriff Chrisman and Deputy Scott removed the negro from the jail today to take him to Miss Powell's home for identfica- tion.
 Over 200 men surrounded the jail, but attempted no violence when the officers promised not to take Brown to Lexing- ton. About one hundred men accom- panied the officers and prisoner. Notable among them was William Powell, broth CT of the girl, armed with a double bar relied shotgun.
The age-herald., 1902-02-07

I resolve to give all my customers a discount of 10 per cent on goods bought from me within the next thirty days. have a new and up-to-date mid-winter shipment of ladies' mems, misses. boys and babies shoes in all of the heels and toes. I can fit any foot and pocketbook in the world.
 My making and repair department, leather and findings department, best in city.
 = Sc, az .te- accommodate the working peo- ple who can't get off by O clock to have their shoes fitted, I'll keep open from 6:3O a. m. till 9 p. m; Saturday night till 12 o'clock. My shoemakers work by the piece; my clerks get off at 6 o'clock.
 D. B. ULSTER,
 The Practical Shoe Man.
 217 Nineteenth Street. Goods delivered. to any part of city. iphonA i27-
The age-herald., 1902-02-07
MAY RESIDE OR
 REMOVE AT WILL
THE TREATY BETWEEN UNITED STATES AND DENMARK IS VERY LIBERAL TO THE INHABITANTS OF THE THREE ISLANDS.

Washington, February 6.-The treaty between the United States and Denmark for the cession of the Danish West In- dies = St Thomas, St. John and St. Croix-which was made public today pro- vides that Danish subjects residing in the islands may remain there or remove at will, retaining in either event all their rights of property, and in case they re- main in the islands they shall continue, until otherwise provided, to enjoy all the private municipal rights and liberties se- cured to them by the laws now in force. Those who remain may preserve their allegiance to the crown of Denmark by making before a court of record within two years from the date of the exchange of notifications of this convention, a declaration of their decision to preserve such allegiance, in default of which dec laration they shall be held to have re nounced it and to have accepted allegf- ance to the United States; but such cleo ton of Danish allegiance shall not, after the lapse of the said term of two years. be a bar to their renunciation of their preserved Danish allegiance and their election of allegiance to the United States and admission to the nationality thereof on the same terms as may be provided according to the laws of the United States of the other inhabitants of the islands.
 I he civil rights and the political status of the inhabitants of the islands shall be determined by Congress.
 Formal delivery of the islands shall be made immediately after the payment by the United States within ninety days from the date of exchange of the ratifi- cations of this convention of $o,OOOOOO in gold coin of the United States.
The age-herald., 1902-02-07
coIored Man Sits in Either Chamber


 From the New York Tribune.
 For the first time in thirty-two years except for a brief period between 1887 and 1Ss9 no colored man sits in either chamber of Congress- and there is less prospect of the election of d colored man to this body than at any time since the close of the war. That with education and culture his political fortunes will be ad- vanced cannot be doubted. Hampton and Tuskegee are doing a great work and the future negro statesman will be the equal in intellect and culture, perhaps Of his white brother. This was not true of many of those colored men who have been hon ored with seats in Congress, but it is true that they recognized their own 1im- itations and worked patiently and unceas- ingly for improvements. The first colored man elected to Congress was J. Willis Menard, of Louisiana He was born in Illinois educated at Ideria college, had acted as hospital steward and recruiting officer for the government during the war, and was sent on special mission to Honduras. In whatever office he served he won the confidence over his superiors. He had great influence over his own people, and was noted as a
 
 fer of a seat in Congress, but Menard was never allowed to serve in the office to which he had been chosen, being barred out by alleged irregularities In his elec- tion. His failure, however, and the crit
 cism 1t evoked paved the way for the en- trance of the black man into public life, and on February 25, 1870. after one of the most exciting debates in the history of Congress. when Charles Sumner acted as the champion of the negro Revells was admitted to the Senate to fill the seat made vacant by the resignation of Jeffer son Davis Two other negroes served In the Forty-first Congress-Joseph H. Rai- ney and Jefferson F. Long.
 There were four negro representatives in the Forty-seventh Congress, which number was increased to seven in the Forty-third. The Forty-fourth Congress was known as the 'black Congress" Blanche K. Bruce represented Mississippi in the Senate, and seven men of his race served in the lower house. Of these the most conspicuous was Robert Smalls of South Carolina, the famous pilot who headed the party that conducted the Planter out of Charleston harbor, for which service he was handsomely reward ed by the government and appointed pilot for the rest of the war. With the Forty fourth Congress the number of colored men in the house and Senate began to de- crease. In the next Congress only four colored members were returned. Senator Bruce was the only man of, his race in the Forty-sixth Congress-; Smalls and Lynch represented their race in the Forty-sev- enth Congress. In the two succeeding Congresses there was only one colored man, James E. O'Hara of North Carolina, who was defeated for the Fiftieth Con- ,4,, Ar,1xr Rxra f1aO have served in Congress-John M Lang ston of Virginia, Thomas E. Miller of South Carolina. Henry P. Cheatham of North Carolina, George w. Murray of South Carolina and George H. White of North Carolina.
The age-herald., 1902-02-07
A TEXAS WONDER HALLS GREAT DISCOVERY.

One small bottle of Halls Great Dis covery cures all kidney and bladder trou- bles, removes gravel. cures diabetes: sem nal emissions. weak and lame oscHs' lS rheumatism and all irregularities of the kidneys and bladder in both men ana women. regulates bladder troubles III children. If not sold by your orugslst, will be sent by mall on receipt Of sl. one small bottle is two months treatment and will cure any case above mentloneo' o pr. 10. w. Hall, sole manufacturer O' Box 629. St. Louis Mo. Send TOT 'esu monials. Sold by all drugglsts.
The age-herald., 1902-02-07
Hobson Rejects an Offer of s5o,ooo.

From the Springfield Republican.
 l have gone to various places ,particu- larly in the Western States. to deliver lectures in educational, literary and such courses and where there was a regular fee such as would be provided anyway of course. I have accepted it. But would not think of going on the lecture platform. For instance, Major J. B. Pond came to me with a proposition: A months leave of absence, the sanction of the President and Secretary of the Navy and $5O.000 for series of % lectures. It was nothing for me to consider.
The age-herald., 1902-02-07
Forty-six Prisoners for Atlanta

New York, February 6.-Forty-six pris- oners of the Federal government were taken from Sing Sing prison today and, under guard of sixteen deputy marshals, started for Atlanta, Ga, where they will finish their several terms in the new gov ernmeht prison recently built there.
The age-herald., 1902-02-07

and West Indian .Expositions Charleston. s. C., December I. 1901. to June l. 1902, the Alabama Great Southern Railroad will sell tickets at greatly reduced rates from points on this line to Charleston and return.
 For other information call on or address A. B. Freeman. travelling passenger agent. Birmingham. Ala u-29-tf
The age-herald., 1902-02-07
IRON SITUATION BECOMING STRAINED Phenomenal Demand is Per- pIexing Manufacturers BIG INTERESTS BUY FREELY Steel Market is in a Very Unsatisfac- tory State for the Smaller Roll
 ing MIlIs-Further Sales
 of Steel BiIlets.
BIG INTERESTS BUY FREELY

New York. February 6.-The Iron Age says:
 The situation in the iron trade is be- coming more and more strained and per- picking, owing entirely to the phenomenal demand which is now dealing with the tonnage Of the second half of the year, the capacity of the first six months hay ing been taken up in the principal lines.
 Many of the larger interests have been buying freely of pig iron of the second half There has been some heavy buy ing of charcoal iron by car wheel works, a large share of It going to southern fur naces. There is a large inquiry in the market from cast iron pipe founders which has only been satisfied to mod crate extent. while prices are not quota bly, higher, because large interests note no change.
 The steal market is in very unsatls- factory state for the smaller rolling mills. Further sales of foreign steel bilets have taken place and negotiations for addition al quantities are pending.
 There has been some talk of bringing from Europe, duty free, of foundry iron sold last year. On the question of main- taining values for finished material at present level the action of two or the Eastern beam mills is significant.
The age-herald., 1902-02-07
SAVE CIGAR BOX TOPS
 Or TraulOr. MCDOndId & Co.'S FINE HAVANA CIGARS.

For new subscribers. The Age-Herald will accept cigar box tops or the following brands of .Traylor, Mc- Donald & Companys fine cigars in payment of subscription to the Daily Age-Herald. as follows: Magistrate" Traylor's Travellers. Traylor's Havanas Right of Way, Sportsman's Delight, Bob White, Little Clear Havanas, Traylor's Specials. Traylor's BoQuet and General Gordon, sent by mail or express, charges prepaid Three months subscription for 10 tops. Six months subsc, iption for 20 tors. Twelve months sub scription for % tops.
The age-herald., 1902-02-07
READ THIS.

Martin, Tenn. June 3. 1901 This is to certify that l have useu Halls Texas Wonder for kidney trouoie and have never found anything its equal; It's merits are wonderful. Try 1t. as did, and be convinced.
 REV. R. c. wHITNELL
The age-herald., 1902-02-07
MARDI GRAS

Mobile $7.so Via Southern Railway.
 Tickets on sale February 4-1o. inclusive. One fare for round trip. Local sleeper open p. m. Call at Union Depot or Pas senger office, 2O19 First Avenue for fur ther information. 2-7-5t
The age-herald., 1902-02-07
ostentatious Display of Wealth.

From the Boston Post.
 Tim-Dat Muggsy kid makes me tired Sal-Why?
 Tim-Aw, he got a nickel sumhow. and ever feller he meets he asts him eff he kin change 1t.
The age-herald., 1902-02-07
Change of sehduIe.

Effective November 2 the Southern Railway will change schedule of train No 19 leaving Birmingham for Selma Train will leave 6:2o a. m. instead of 6:3O, and arrive at Galma 10:40 a. m.
The age-herald., 1902-02-07

Henry Austin Adams will lecture tonight at St. Pauls Church, subject Cardinal Newman"