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The Washington times., 1902-09-15
Mrs. Shepherd to Decide.

AS to whether the remains of the gov
ernor will be removed 10 Washington
later for burial cannot be learned until
word is received from Mrs. Shepherd
who left Washington before the news OF
the death of Governor Shepherd had
been received here. Mrs Shepherd is
supposed to have left Chihuahua, Mex
leo, some time yesterday. The journey
from there 10 The resting place of her
husband is a trip of four or five days
over most rugged and rough mountain
path, and can be accomplished only with
trained donkeys. Until the widow does
arrive at her destination and then com
municates with relatives IN this city
nothing can be stated authoritatively.
When Mrs. Shepherd and her sister ar
rive at their journeys end they Will at
once decide whether to bring the body
back TO Washington for interment or
to allow il to remain where he has ac-
oomplished so much.
Mrs. Merchant, sister of Governor
Shepherd, last night said:
at viii be a great comfort 10 have
the body buried in Washington. Our
mother and father are buried here. and
| hope that it may be possible for the
remains to be brought to this city.
Governor Shepherd was always anxious
TO spend the last days of his life in
Washington. and ] am sure he would be
better pleased IL he were buried here"
The movement to erect n monument to
Alexander r. Shepherd by popular sub
scription is gaining in popularity. The
idea broached found such instant favor
in the eyes of all who appreciate the
magnificent work of the late governor
that il may be said without fear of con-
tradiction that within short time a
monument will have been erected to his
memory.
Since the movement was started there
has hardly been dissenting voice. MeI
in every walk of life have put them
selves on record as being heartily in
favor of the plan and as willing TO lend
their support to the movement by voice
and contribution.
The Washington times., 1902-09-15
ADDITIONAL LECTURERS IN POST
GRADUATE COURSE.

HON. HOLMES CONRAD.
Uate Solicitor General of the United States,)
On the History OF English Law
MUNRoE SMITH. LII. D..
professor in the School of Political Science Of
Columbia University. New York City,
o.. Civil Law.
HON. LOUIS E. McCoMAS. Ii. d..
U.ate Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the
District OF CoiiImbia.)
On International Law ard Foreign Relations of
.he United States.
HON. GEORGE VI. SHARP. Ii. D..
associate Judge OF the Supreme Bench Of
Baltimore Cfty.)
On .he Law of Insurance.
RALEIGH C.. MINOR, LII. D..
professor of Law in University of virginia,)
On the Conflict of Laws.
WILLIAM C. WOODWARD. VI. D. LII. NJ,
On Medical Jurisprudence.
Court of Appeals: HON. JOB BARNARD and
MEssRs. LEIGH ROBINSON and
HOLDSwORTH GORDON.
Clerk of Courts HENRY W. HODGES. IL. VI.
Examiners: MESSRS. J. ALTHEUS JOHNSON
and HENRY ". SOHON.
Quiz Masters: r. ROSS PERRY. JR-- 4. ",
L. NJ. and E. RICHARD sHIPP, L. NJ.
SAMUEL VI. YEAT1fAN, A. NJ,
Secretary and Treasurer.
HENRY ". HODGES. LII. ",
Assistant Secretary.
The thirty-third annual session opens on WE'D
NESDAY. OCTOBER /. 1902, at $50 p. m. in
northwest. at which time announcements will
he made for the ensuing term All interested
are cordially invited to be present.
The Secretary will be at his office in the law
building daily from to p. m. for Informal
ton. enrolment. payment of fees etc.
Students proposing to connect themselves with
the school are earnestly requested TO enroll
before the opening night
Circulars can be obtained at the book store
of W II. Morrison Sons. 1923 F Street north
west; Lowdermilk Il Co., 1874 F Street north
west. and John Byrne & Co., 1922 Street
northwest, and at the W. 5. Thompson Phar-
macy T03 Fifteenth Street northwest, or upon
application TO the undersigned.
S. VI. YEATMAN.
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Proportion of Children
Able to Read and
Write.
REPORT OF CENSUS BUREAU
Valuable Statistics Are Given Showing
That in Only Two States or Terri
tories Has Illiteracy Increased in Ten
Years-Several Tabulations.


Every ten years the Census reports the
number of persons able TO read and write
in any language. These figures throw
light upon the extent to which the rudi-
ments of education are being acquired.
and so upon the working of school sys-
tens. A large amount of illiteracy
among adults indicates that they were
reared under an imperfect school sys-
tenn, but neither illiteracy among immi-
grants nor illiteracy among elderly ma
tives of the country is any index of the
present condition of American schools.
Probably the most light upon the pres
ept working of a school system is thrown
by the per cent of children between ten
and fourteen years Of age who are able
to read and write. A table has been
prepared in the Census Office showing
the number and per cent of persons.
aged ten to fourteen years, who were re-
ported as able to read and write in 1900
and 1890, the States being arranged in
the order of decreasing illiteracy, as
follows:
Comparative Table. -
n i
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Fractures His Collar Bone.

Andrew Bricker. fifteen years of age,
while riding a bicycle on Pennsylvania
Avenue. near Seventh Street southeast
about $3.50 o'clock yesterday morning,
collided with one of The wagons of the
American Ice Company. He was thrown
to the pavement and sustained frac-
ture of the collar bone. He was taken
10 Emergency Hospital. He is son of
Joseph Bricker, 1922 b Street southeast.
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THE COLLEGE.

Classical course, leading to the degree o
Bachelor Of Arts.
Scientific course. leading to the degree OF
Bachelor of Science.
Many electives; well-equipped laboratories
Properly qualified students are admitted to spe.
cial courses
Entrance examnationlswill be held September
30 10 o.
Graduates Of the Washington High Schools
and OF other accredited schools admitted with.
out examination.
Glasses are open to both men and women.
Session begins "Wednesday, September q, at 9
Il m
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The foregoing dispatch was received
last night. II gives all the information
concerning the disposition OF Governor
Shepherds remains to be had from the
far-away little Mexican town in the
Sierra Madre Mountains, but ii indicates
that the body of the man VINO did so
much for the Capital City will find a
final resting place here.
The fact that there are no embalming
facilities in Batopilas and that the jour-
ney from that place to Chihuahua, the
nearest place where such facilities can
be found. is a trip of some four or five
days, is in all probability the reason
why the ex-governor was buried in Ba-
topilas
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SCHOOL OF COMPARATIVE JURIS
PRUDENCE AND DIPLOMACY.
CHARLES ". NEEDHAN

CHARLES ". NEEDHAM. LII. D.. DEAN.
Offers raining in higher legal knowledge and
in the history, science. and practice of Diplom-
acy. in courses leading to the degrees Of Master
of Laws, Master of Diplomacy, and Doctor of
Civil Law.
The secretary will be present in the Law Lee
ture Hall daily from q. IN. to 5 p. IN.
Session begins September S0 at 4:SO p. m.
Lectures from 80 until $50 p. m.
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LAW SCHOOL.

CHARLES W. NEEDHAM. Ii. d., DEAN.
A three years course, leading to the degree
of Bachelor OF Laws, and special course OF one
year in Patent Law. leading to the degree OF
Master of Patent Law.
The secretary will be present in the Law Lee
ture Hall daily from a. IN. to ) p
Session begins September %, at 30 p-
Lectures from 80 until $50 p. III.
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Mounted Soldiers Will Meet.

The surviving oayalrymen, mounted
infantry. and artillerymen who served
with the cavalry of the armies OF the
Cumberland, Tennessee, or Ohio. have
been requested to meet at O'Clock this
evening at 1905 New York Avenue to
participate in the forthcoming encamp-
meut
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SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES,

CHARLES +. MUNROE. PHI. D., DEAN.
Courses leading to the degrees of Master OF
Arts. Master Of Science. Civil Engineer. Elec-
trica Engineer, Mechanical Engineer. and Doc
tor of Philosophy open to men and to
women who hold the necessary preliminary
degrees
Session begins September "a, at 4:sO p. m.
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coRcoRAN SCIENTIFIC SCHOOL,
u L. uonGKINs. Ph. D.. DEAN.

TT. d HUDIhINS, FIl. d, Uf.fN.
Instruction is offered in twenty-four depart
ments, comprising one hundred and ninety y-three
TOPICS. Fifteen distinct courses lead to the
degree of Bachelor OF Science. including courses
in general science. civil, mechanical. and cleo
trical engineering. chemistry. meteorolosy. geol-
ogy. architecture. economics, library science.
language and literature, physics, mathematics,
and biology.
Properly qualified men and women are adj
mitted as candidates for degrees or as special
students.
Session begins Wednesday, September "a, at 5
p. M.
The Dean will be in his Office in University
Hall daiy until p. m
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MEDICAL SCHOOL.

EMIL A. DE scHwEINrrz. Ph.D.. MD. DEAN.
Session begins October l, at S p. m. Daily
lectures thereafter at $50 p. IN The best facil-
ities for laboratory and clinical work will be
afforGed in the New Buildings for the Hospital
and the Medical School. The University Hos
pital is located at 1885 II st. NV. Fall examina-
ti0ns on September 30. For further particulars
apply TO the Secretary. 1885 u st. NV.
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sIncrease.

For the preceding tabulation il has
been assumed that the per cent OF chill
dren able to read and write In Indian
Territory in 1880 was less than so.
These figures show that in 1890 there
were thirteen States, and in 1900 twen-
ty-seyen States in which the per cent
OF children from ten to fourteen years of
age able to read and write was over 9S.
These twenty-seven States In 1900 in
cluded 62.2 per cent of the population
The rapid decrease of iiliteracy among
children In many OF the Southern States
is especially noteworthy. In several the
per cent of children able TO read and
write increased in the decade nearly
ten, or an average amount OF about one
q wear
The Washington times., 1902-09-15
Maccabees Hold Open Meeting.

Maccabees will hold an open meeting
at o'clock tonight at Maccabee Tenn
pie. An entertainment and refresh
ments will be provided.
The Washington times., 1902-09-15
Remains of Former Gov
ernor Shepherd Buried
in Mexico
MESSAGE FROM HIS SON
Alexander R. Shepherd, Jr., Telegraphs
The Times That Removal Of Remains
to Washington Is Contemplated-Mrs.
Shepherd to Decide.

Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico,
September IA.
The-Times: Governor Shepherd buried
here yesterday morning. The removal
of his body TO Washington later is con-
templated.
ALEX. r. SHEPHERD, JR
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DENTAL SC6OOL.
!. H,LL LEWIS. D. D. s. DEAN.

]. HALL LEWIS, D. D.. s., DEAN.
Session begins October /. at p. m The free
dental infirInary opens October 4. at p. m.
Fall examinations on September 30. For further
information address the Dean. 1923 Vermont ave.
Catalogues, giving the courses of Study. TERMS
etc, can be obtained on application, personally
or by letter TO
CHARLES W. HOLMES. Registrar.
Southeast corner II and Fifteenth streets.
The Washington times., 1902-09-15
Attorney General Starts Home.

lean Attorney General. has left France
for New York.
The Washington times., 1902-09-15
RODY MAY BE BROUGHT
TO THE CAPITAL CITY
CONDITION OF Mr.. DOUGLAS.
Ex-District Commissioner, Ill {
Typhoid, Said to Be Improving.

Typhoid, Said to Be Improving.
The condition of ex-Commissioner of
the District John w. Douglas, who is i'll
of typhoid fever at the residence of his
son-in-law, Commissioner Henry B. F.
Macfarland. was reported last evening to
be very much improved.
DR.. James A. Freer, the attending
stated that he was very much
pleased with the improvement shown in
the patients condition.
The Washington times., 1902-09-15
Both Were Drinking.

The couple came to Rochester last
night. They registered at the Whitcomb
House at 1920. and later went to the
Eggleston Hotel for lunch. They drank
a bottle of wine and quantity of thigh
balls and when they returned to the
hotel at 1 o'clock showed the effects of
liquor.
From Kent's statement to the police.
it appears that the crime was committed
shortly before o'clock. and it was prob
ably but few minutes afterward that
people were attracted to the room by
groans.
Several letters were lying on the
dresser in the room. One was address,
ed to kent's father, a travelling sales
man in Buffalo, and second was to the
superintendent of the Riverside Hospi-
tai. A third was to Mrs. Van Allen, the
girls sister. Upon plain piece of pa
per was written a request to the finder
to send the letters to the persons to
whom they were addressed. This re-
quest was signed by both DR.. Kent and
Miss Dingle.
DR.. Kent's wife was notified of the
tragedy and she came to the city to-
night. She went to the hospital and is
now at his bedside and refuses to leave
him.
The Washington times., 1902-09-15
IN MEMORIAM.

STFNHOrsE-In loving remembrance OF
FANNY STENHOt'SE. who died nine years ago
today, September Il, 1898.
mi A. s. II. |. s, AND W. \. $
The Washington times., 1902-09-15
Declare 1t Murder.

steckman's friends say he had no rez
son for carrying carbolic acid, and the
druggist whose label Is on the bottle
says the poison was not purchased from
him. Little's relatives stoutly declare
that he was murdered; that he had re,
ceived threatening letters. and that too
robbery was motive. as only 50 of the
$39 he took from home with him in the
evening was on his person.
There are scores of theories of mur-
der, suicide and accident, and the city
Is wrought up TO an unusual pitch by
the tragedy. Some think the acid was
given or sold to Steckman in his drunk
en- state purposely for whisky
The Washington times., 1902-09-15
Two Show Decrease.

The first and most important infer
ence from the foregoing, table is that
in every State and Territory. except
Arizona and Nevade. tAe per cent
of children ten to fourteen years of age
able to read and write, and therefore,
the efficiency of the school system. in
creased between 1890 and 1900. Even
the two exceptions named are more ap-
parent than real.
When the figures for Arizona and Ne
vada are probed a curious statistical
anomaly appears. The per cent OF
illiteracy among children slightly in
creased for all classes combined, and
yet decreased for every numerous race
or nativity class. namely, the native
white, the foreign born white, and the
Indian and Monaghan.
This paradox is explained by the fact
that the Indian and Mongolian child
rem are very generally illiterate. and
that those enumerated in Arizona and
Nevada in 1900 were a much larger per
cent of the total children than they
were in 1890, when Indians on reserva-
tions were not reported with distinction
OF age or literacy. On the whole there
fore, the educational system of every
State and Territory, except Indian Ter
ritory, for which no figures were OBJ
tanned in 1890, has shown marked i'm
provement in the last ten years
The widespread improvement in the
efficiency Of educational systems is per-
haps best indicated by grouping the
States into classes, the following re-
cults appear
The Washington times., 1902-09-15
SAYS REPUBLICANS
TRY TO CURB TRUSTS
Speaker Henderson Dis
cusses the Tariff Situation.
Speaks of President Roosevelt's Utter
ances-Denies He Is Out of Har-
mony With Platform.

WATERLOO, Iowa, Sept. 14.-At q
conference between Speaker Henderson
and his campaign managers in this Con-
gressional district, held here. Colonel
Henderson declared that statements re-
Gently published that he was not in
harmony with the Iowa platform were
'bosh." He said he did not believe that
the protective tariff was proving a shell
ter to trusts, and predicted that it's re-
moval from trust-made goods would
have effect on monopolies.
"Monopolies have been forming for
some years past" Mr.. Henderson said.
land their interests are so interviewer
with all other interests of the country
that it is not an easy matter to deal
with them. q
Party Works Faithfully.
1.-The Republican party has done what
it could earnestly and faithfully do TO
curb these combines, and President
Roosevelt is speaking out against them
in no uncertain terms. Some people
seem to believe that these combines
have grown out of the protective tariff.
and they are for destroying the tariff,
thinking at the same time they will de-
stroy the influence Of the monopolies. -
He also denied the charges brought
against him by Rev. Mr.. Earl, Prohibi-
tion candidate for Congress, that he had
sanctioned the operation of a bar in the
National Capitol restaurant. Speaker
Henderson will open the campaign at
Waterloo September q, and Senator
Foraker, of Ohio, Governor Cummins
and Senator Dolliver will speak here
with him.
The Washington times., 1902-09-15
PHYSICAL Culture.

Carroll Institute Gymnasium classes in physi-
cal culture will reopen September 10, 1902,
az S o'clock p. m For further information
call or address Carroll Institute. 10th and X
sts. NV MAURICE \. JOYCE, Professor in
Physical Culture. m9-1
The Washington times., 1902-09-15

girl by DR.. KenS and attempt at suicide
Captain Zimmerman said tonight that
it looked like that to him, and that the
police were working on that theory
Various suspicious circumstances had
made them think Kent wanted to get
rid OF the girl
Kent is only twenty-five years old, and
the girl was twenty three. She was
formerly a nurse at the Riverside Hos
pital and came from Canada Kent met
her at the hospital, and they became at
tached to each other. Recently the girl
has been living with her sister, Mrs.
Henry Van Allen, of IS Edwards Street,
Buffalo.
The Washington times., 1902-09-15
TANNERS
BUSINESS COLLEGE,
Cor. 9th and r.
TWENTY-FIRST YEAR,

The principal has had over 20 years e1-
perience rs Official Court stenographer, Book
keeper. and Teacher of Business Methods
COURSES-Shorthand, Typewriting, Book
keeping, Civil Service. English, etc. Gradu-
ates placed in positions. open all the year.
Day and night sessions. Cali at any time, or
send for catalogue. au23-15t, cod
The Washington times., 1902-09-15
BUILDINGS,

UNIVERSITY HALL. cor. of II and 18th SITS.
The home Of the College the Scientific school.
and the School of Graduate Studies
LAW LECTURE HALL, ti20 II st.
The home OF the Law School and the school
of Comparative Jurisprudence and Diplomacy
MEDICAL AND DENTAL BUILDING. 1925 II
st.
The home of the Medical School and of the
Dental SCHOOL,
THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL. 1885 II st.
The Washington times., 1902-09-15

W00n,c Incorporated. 81 East
"oSD Capitol st. Phone, East
COMMERCIAL Eectse e. 3efa ans all Esst!sasa iss ssaa
c0IJCcE year begins Sept 2
OOIIeOC Monday, Sept. /, enroll
ment day. Number OF
pupils limited. Shorthand, typewriting, book
keeping, English, civil service Graduates
placed in positions Mr. b. Ii. Warner and
ten other prominent business men will deliver
lectures during the ensuing year. Kindly write,
telephone or call for new illustrated catalogue.
The Washington times., 1902-09-15

and the carbolic acid was not readily
discovered.
The coroner's jury assembled today,
but nothing was adduced to unravel the
mystery except that it was told that an
eccentric corn Doctor had been seen
in saloon talking to Little early in
the evening, and the same mar was
found bending over Little's body when
it was found The police are now look
ing for the corn Doctor
The Washington times., 1902-09-15
REMOVED

to new and much larger quarters at 2l9 C
st. NV. Occupies entire building. Facilities
better than ever. Opens September 90. Call
or send for Catalogue
The Washington times., 1902-09-15
TWO MEN DRINK ACID,
THINKING 1T WHISKY

Continued from First rage.)
The Washington times., 1902-09-15
UNDERTAKERS.

r. +. UARyEy'S SONS, FUNERAL DIRECTORS
and Embalmers, 1925 Fourteenth st. \. W.
Strictly frst-class service at moderate prices
Commodious chapel. Phone Main 323. sel0-tt
The Washington times., 1902-09-15
GREGG SHORTHAND.

No shade, no position. Half time of other sys-
tens. Record 225 words per minute Business
Practice method Of bookkeeping Trial week
free Managers have had IS years expert
ence as teachers and accountants.
NATIONAL BUSINESS COLLEGE,
l425 New York Ave.
au20-eod-l5t
The Washington times., 1902-09-15
BLISS ELECTRICAL SCHOOL

Offers practical courses in applied Electricity,
complete in one year. Students taught the
actual construction OF electrical apparatus
The Washington times., 1902-09-15
DOCTOR SAYS SUICIDE;
POLICE SCENT MURDER

Continued from First Page.)
The Washington times., 1902-09-15
EDUCATIONAL.
The COLUMBIAN UNIVERSITY
WASfINGTON. D. c.
CHARLES ". NEEDHAM. Ii. d..

The University opens its eigsty-second year
with better facilities than ever before II offers
complete Undergraduate. Graduate and Pro-
feSsonal courses of study in schools.
The Washington times., 1902-09-15
Within Specified Limits.

Number of States in which the per
Gent of persons. agen ten to fourteen,
who were able to read and write fell
within specified limits:
The Washington times., 1902-09-15

ACADEMY, Rockville. Nd, 10. boys: home
life; individual care and Instruction: terms
moderate. Address ". T. MASON. U. ). n. 4
VlI-G
The Washington times., 1902-09-15
F!ynn's Business College,

EIGHTH AND L STREETS. Established lSIt
Day or Night Sessions, s25 year
Business. shorthand, Typewriting.
The Washington times., 1902-09-15
ST. JOHNS COLLEGE,

Vermont ave. and Thomas Circle
English Scientific and Commercial Courses.
Studies resumed September S. Catalogues sen,
on application. BROTHER ABDAS, President.
an2N-3Ot
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-02-14

Washington. Unless the great Cod,
who assisted him. shall be with and
aid me. / must fail; but II the same
omnlseient mind and almighty arm
that directed and protected him shan
guide and support me. ! shall not iail
II shall succeed. Let as all pray that
the God OF our fathers may NOT for
sake us now. To him ! commend you
all. Permit me TO ask, that, with equal
security and faith. you will invoke ny
wisdom and guidance for me. Win
these few words / must leave you; for
how long I know not Friends ono
and all, mus. gi you an anee-
tomato ser o."
1T 8 +, hr9resaiys S''sne.
Sbid 10 .4. - the soIrnd w
I've krev ~. Lincoln To- MANI
rerr-. 81 nags N9ard him speak upon
a ~ sre3 different occaslonsi but we
~ saw AIM 30 profoundly affected,
nor aid he ever utter an address
which seemed to us 30 full OF simple
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-02-14
Tho ola Home

every heart in the audience was
hushed at the spectacle. After repeat
ed efforts he found Il impossible TO
speak, and strobe away, openly and
bitterly sobblng. TO the Widows car
rlage. in which he was driven from
the scene. Bowlin Greene had loaned
Mr.. Lincoln books from their earliest
acquaintance. and on one occasion had
taken him to his home. and cared for
him with the solicltude OF a devoted
friend through several weeks OF great
suffering and peril.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-02-14

Very high prices for modern books
were obtalLed at the sale OF the Ralsln
library at the Hotel Drolot IN Paris
recently. Bourgeois "Pastola." with
water coiora by various artists brought
$500. Dumas "Trois Mousquetalres. {"
1894 on China paper. with Maurice L.
loir's drawlng8. $500: voltalro's IA
dig" 1898. ti60. Abouts les Mar
riages do Paris" 1897, $780, Guy do
Maupassant's "Contes Cholsls." 1891.
5000; Gustave Flauberts "salammbo."
1901. with illustrations by Rochegrosse.
$3.50. and lie Lcgende dc st. Julien"
1895, with water colors by Lue olivier
Merson. Sis5.