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The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-01
DAKoTA'S WIND CAVE.
A Wonderful Show Place Acquired by
the Government

The Wind Cave of Dakota has lately
been acquired by the Government. and is
to be made a show place. 1t well deserves
its name. for the log cabin built over its
mouth has had to be fastened to the
ground by heavy timbers. and the logs
mortised and pinned to prevent the build
Ing from being raised from its founda-
lions and hurled skyward by the immense
force Of the wind from within.
The first explorer of the cave discoy-
cred that when the mouth was closed by
heavy timbers the motion of the wind
ceased. and person inside did not feel
it except at a few particular points. 1t
was for this reason that the cabin was
built over the entrance. with an inner
door fitting closely against the portals Of
the cave itself in such a way that the air
was completely blocked.
A sightseer. who afterward sent an as
count Of his experiences to 4 daily paper.
came to the door of the little hut and
heard a roaring sound einanating from the
EARTH followed by such a slamming Of a
door that the building shook. II was
nothing but the opening Of the inner door
to allow of the exit of a guide. but il had
a terrible sound.
Within the cabin the visitors saw moth
ing but a cupboard. from which the two
EuldeS PROVIDED them with candies IN Tin
candlesticks attached to strips of wood.
The party then formed In line, as the in
ner door could only be opened long
enough to admit one person at a time.
If it were kept open the wind would tear
the building to pieces.
\ guide went first. Selling the bar
fastening the door. he turned It slowly
TO near the end of the clamp that held It,
then giving quick wrench. darted
through the door as the force within sent
1T open. As soon as he was inside he
seized an iron ring, and. adding his
strength to that of the guide who had re-
without slammed the door. With
one man on the inside and one out, it
was much easier for the guides to handle
the door. and each member OF the party
ran through in turn as the door opened.
The cave itself is a wonderful place.
The guides have explored 1900 rooms,
covering a lineal distance of ninety miles.
but they say that the extent of the cave
Is not yet known.
Forty miles north of the entrance is
another and almost equally beautiful cav
,rn called Crystal Cave. The guides be-
ieve that some day 1t Will be found that
me is continuation of the other.
Some parts of the Wind Cave are 1000
eet below the surface of the Garth All
tinds of weird and beautiful effects are
gained by burning lights within one or
mother of the rooms. Stalactites cover
he walls and ceilings in many OF the
.averns. and the cave is full enough OF
errors and delights to satisfy the most
xacting cave hunter.-St. Louis Globe
Democrat
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-01

preference for "catchup." The origin of
the word does away with the radical cor
rcctness of 'catsup." Like most sauces,
catchup owes its origin TO East Indian
gastronomy. The original word is kit
jap" The Standard Dictionary says that
"catchup" is preferable. and adds: Writ
ten also 'catsup' and 'ketchup.'" Webster
gives preference to ''catchup.' with cat
sup second and "ketchup'' third. The
Century declares for .'catchup, and then
"ketchup." and adds: Written also
'catsup' and 'katsup.'" Three authori-
ties therefore. unite in preferring catch
up" as the proper form in best usage.
But Welsh rabbit" is a little different
Origin is the vital point here. The high
courts thus gave judgment: The Standard
says that the word had jocular origin
like Munster plums." kind of scrapple,
and points out that the derivation from
'rarebit given by Crosse and other old
dictionaries is now considered erroneous"
The Century is far more emphatic. II
says: "A term of jocular origin. formed
after the fashion OF Norfolk capon.
red herring. etc. Owing to an absurd
notion that the rabbit In the phrase is
corruption OF 'rarebit' las IL a rare
bit). the word is often so written"
Webster" is a little less positive: Prob
ably corruption of Welsh rare Bit
but perhaps merely humorous dcsigna-
tion.'
II is only fair to state. however. that
the best usage, which in the end deter
mines the form and correctness of speech
and writing. favors Welsh rabbit" The
reason is obvious. Our language is full Of
terms. especially those which designate
articles of food. whose origin is precisely
like that assigned by the Century Die
IN hn psii
ANY Down Easter will tell you that
Cape Cod turkey" has nothing TO do with
the gracious bird of Thanksgiving Day.
but is simply humorous name for a deli
cious dish composed of Goldfish. red beets,
boiled potatoes. and "drawn-butter
gravy" Sometimes one hears II applied
to the Goldfish alone. Along the same
lines. Yorkshire pudding is no pud-
ding at all in our sense of the word. and
Scotch woodcock'' is never brought
down by a gun.
For some unknown reason, perhaps on
account Of a certain forgetfulness in the
matter CT truccs or promises in the old
days OF border fights. anything that was
particularly doubtful or ridiculous was
branded as Welsh The derivation OF
Welsh rabbit" follows obviously. or
course. II may be a corruption OF rare
bit," but, as thousand other delicacies
are Just MS much rare bits" why should
this particular one be singled out as n
Welsh rare bit?" Why should not the
noble plum pudding be an English rare
bit?" Or the purely American buckwheat
cake a ''Yanke rare big" Rare Bit
VIII probably be printed on restaurant
menus and used by persons who consider |
1t mark of super refinement. but the
real lover of honest old English will or
der his Welsh rabbit" with boldness
aid straightforwardness which come |
alone from knowledge of the right-and q
rusty Observation-Disclosures Post-Ex- |
press. !
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-01
THE MULT1PLEx TELEGRAPH.
An Instrument which Can Accommo-
date Ten M$s,asc. n, Once


| One set of the multiplex teIegranbic in
struments invented nv tho H..
Henry 4, po,.,,, e rroi.
|, N"' oeen completed
LOT tue herman government by the Row
land Telegraphic Company. and they NAV
be seen today in the pbvsic,, I,,o..,
NJ tho Jobns ,,,,,.,,,. a'oi a'ory
university by
'""'e ""o a''ehu s.ne anniversary exer-
cises. second Set is being finished at
the factory, I'll Linden Avenue =, -
IN Germany and i,s,,,,os
80, Do -, "p-i iines De-
-" anu hahourg and Berlin
ana FRANKFORT. The machines now fn-
ished will remain upon exhibition Mt tho
University for about n wool
This telegram nabIes IN
send messages over onc wiz. -, IA "
time FIGHT or Tho ,na... 'He SAME
each direction-can no sent en5 on, ~
upon machines which nr;r, Az ese
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The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-01
When St. Peters Is Illuminated.

OF religious illuminaticns in Rome that
is now seldom seen. Before the fall OF the
Temporal Power the whole facade and
even the immense cupola were outlined
by innumerable little lamps. producing a
perfectly stupendous effect, but now the
lighting is limited 10 the facade. The in
terror is only illuminated for some most
important event. such as sanctiication.
when from every arch and from the roof
In the nave hang huge crystal candelabra.
with candles SO cunningly interspersed
with electric light that IL is difficult to
detect the latter.-London Telegraph.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-01
LEGAL NOTICE.

SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF CO.
LUMBIA. HOLDING A PROBATE COURT
No. lO7s2, Administration.
This is to give notice that the subscriber.
OF the District Of Columbia, has obtained from
the Probate Court Of the District of Columbia
letters testamentary on the estate OF Nancy D.
Bishop, late OF the District OF Columbia de-.
ceasd. All persons having claims against the
deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same,
with the vouchers thereof. legally authenticated.
to the subscriber. on or before the 10TH DAY or
APRIL. A. ID. 1903; otherwise they may by law
be excluded from all benefit OF said estate
Given under by hand this 10th day Of April,
1909. SAMUEL s. YoDER.
20s Maryland Avenue Northeast
Attest: LOUIS II. DENT.
Register of Wills for the District Of Columbia.
Clerk Of the Probate Court.
R. NJ PARKER, A1Brney. ap17 s4mvI
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-01
WELSH RABBIT AND CATCHUP.
Fact and Speculation as to the Origin
of These Names.

At a ost-thestrical luncheon the other
night a discussion. characterized by a
warmth which proved tic strength OF
conviction. arose over two words whose
use Is SO common that they are prob
ably as often misspoken as any in the
English language. AS usual, appeal was
}aKen 10 the authorities, to the satisfnc-
Nl4n Of souie, the amazement OF others,
ard the doubt OF a few. The two words
which thus furnished food for argumep-
tentative flames were 'catchup" ahd
welsh rabbit" The discussion was by
no means new in subject or substance,
End is worthy of comment only because
the pers ,ns who took part in II repre-
scented, IN intelligence. culture, and In
foruatioS, LARGE class of society who
would use only tho best words.
Some one had spoken of 'catsup," and
WIS Immediately challenged. 'Ketchup'
always" declared the challenger.
" 'Satchup' preferred, cried another.
'catcup" stood ground bravely, when
fuel was thrown on the fire by the in
Perfection OF Welsh rabbit" as an ex-
ample. "sHeish rabbit is corruption Of
Welsh rarebft," was the vigorous asser-
tion Of an objecter. Its rare bit Ger
fafnly," said another. And then some
body suggested the dictionaries. This is
the Judgment they render on "catchup vs..
catsuc."
Three authorities unite In declaring
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-01
American Dollars Persuade Her.
Milwaukee Sentinel-Calve says she will
never return to America. unless
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

OFFICE OF COLLECTOR OF TAXES. DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA. WASHINGTON. APRIL 30. 1902.
The attention Of taxpayers Is called to the
tax levied for the year ending June 30, 1902.
on real and personal property. The second half
OF such tar. where not previously paid. will be-
come due and payable the FIRST DAY OF MAY.
and II not paid before the first day Of June
ensuing. shall thereupon be In and de-
linquent. and penalty Of l per cen. upon the
amount thsreof shall be added, and a like pen
atty on the fist day OF each month thereafter
until paid. and tie same. with other taxes due
and in arrears. ill be listed for advertisement
ing law. By order OF the Commissioners OF tho
District OF Columbia. Attest: z. G.. DAVIS.
Collector OF Taxes, District OF Columbia
my123,5,67
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-01
H'TOwN.

Behind that apostrophe lies the story
of the joke which rich old Indiana
| farmer played on the directors of a great
railroad company. The farmer in question
owned several Thousand acres of land in
one body When the railroad was built 1t
was found necessary to cut through this
land. The right of way agents went to
the old farmer and asked him to set
price on a strip running through his farm
few hundred feet wide.
He laughed at them and said his land
was not for sale at any price. He didn't
believe in railroads. anyhow. and didn
want one running through his property.
They offered him a huge price for the
land. for they bad found other property
owners in the vicinity reasonable. and did
not care to start any condemnation suits
unless it was absolutely necessary. But
the old farmer would not listen to them.
His income was twice as large as he cared
to speud. and he rather enjoyed the po-
sition OF blocking all the efforts of great
corporation.
The claim agents made up their minds
that they would have TO start suit, and
were about ready to bring 1t when they
were surprised to get letter from the old
farmer.
III you'll let me name the town you are
going to build on my land" he said, I'll
give you all the land you need"
They accepted his terms with glee. or
course, they expected that his vanity
would lead him to name the town after
himself. and they were quite prepared
for that emergency. But he fooled them.
A written agreement was drawn up and
signed and the deeds passed. Then they
asked him for his name. The old man
grinned broadly.
Well call ii Helltown.' he said.
They argued with him until they saw It
was useless. They could not back out, for
the papers had already been signed Then
they decided they would get even in an
other way. They elided the second third, |
and fourth letters Of the name and put in |
their place an innocent apostrophe. And |
SO the name Of the village is "Htown" to |
this dsy.-Chicago Tribune.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-01
DROPPED THROUGH THE CEILING.
How Young Girl Surprised South Caro-
lina's lawmakers.

Over In the State c. toll yesterday af-
ternoon, Just before the General Assem-
bly, adjourned sine die. there was an oc-
currence that made the many people in
the main lobby turn their heads away in
horror, and for few moments seemed
TO root each spectator to the floor.
A cracking noise In the ceiling about
fifty feet above the heads of those In the
lobby made them look up in time to see
one of the panels give way and the body
of a half-grown girl shoot downward.
Fortunately, 1t was the last panel next
the wall of the library and twenty feet
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-01
WALTER B. WILLIAMS & CO.. AucrIoSEERs.


TRUSTEES SALE OF IMPROVED PROPERTY
on STEVENS AVE- HILLSDALE, d. c.
By virtue OF deed Of trust duly recorded In
liber 2ipS. folio I. OF the land records OF the
District OF Columbia. and at the request Of tho
holder Of the note secured thereby. I will sell
at public auction. in front OF the premises, on
SATURDAY. MAY 10. 1902. AT O'CLOCK p.
", part Of lot "a. In section 8. OF the sub.
division Of Saint Elizabeth. known Barry Farm.
situate in the county OF Washington. District
Of Columbia. Beginning for the sane at the
northeast corner Of said lot, running thence west
wardly by and with the line Of Stevens ave Z,
feet; thence southwardly perpendicular to line
OF Stevens ave. 80 feet; thence eastwardly par
ailel with Stevens ave. 81 feet to the line Of
Ellsworth ave-: thence by and with the line M
said avenue go feet to the placc Of beginning.
TERMS: One-thrd cash, balance in one and
two years. with interest, secured by deed OF trust
On property sold. or all cash. at purchasers on
tion. A deposit OF 800 required at time Of ale.
Convcyancing. recording. ETC.. at purchasers cost
EDWIN r. WATERS, Trustee.
ap30-l0t-exsu
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-01
TRUSTEES SALE.
). O. SLOAN & CO.. AUCrIoNEERs. ia@ @ ST.

u. u. SLOtsN u w. AtShAO-'n1ns's Afvt " "a.
TRUSTEES SALE OF A VALUABLE TWO. STORY
SIx-ROON BRICK DWELLING, BEING
PREMISES a3ls 9Th ST. N. W.
By virtue OF a certain deed Of trust. dated
the sth day Of April, 1891. ard dnly recorded
in Iiber No. 15's. folio 81 Ell. SEQ. one Of the
land records for the District OF Columbia. and
at the request Of the parties secured thereby,
We will sell at public auction. in 'front.' OF the
prcmiscs. on MONDAY. THE 18TH DAY OF
MAY. 1902 AT $3.50 O'CLOCK r. NJ, the foi.
lowing described land and premises. situated
in the City Of Washington. District OF Column
bia. described as part OF lot FIVE G), in block
(O. in Howard University subdivision. being
improved by a two-story six-room brick DWELL
ing 23@s 9Th ST. nv.
TERMS: The purchaser to assume a trust Of
fifteen hundred u.5oO dollars. the balance 10
be paid in cash All conveyancing. recording
notarial fees revenue stamps. ETC.. at cost On
purchaser A deposit Of 500 will be required
at time Of sale. Terms to be complied with In
fifteen days from the day Of sale. OF the trus.
tees reserve the right to readvcrtise and resell
the property at the risk and cost OF the default
inn purchaser after due notice published in
some Washington newspaper.
ANDREW p. HIIYER
FJRMANN J. SHADD. Trustees
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-01
NAMING A HcosIER TOWN.
The Story an Apostrophe Tells on Rail
way Station Sign.

WY Ss0SsSn SA6as
Indiana is full of towns with queer
names. But the queerest of them all has
SO far been left to languish in undeserved
obscurity. People who are acquainted
with that portion of Darkest Indiana
which lies In the immediate vicinity Of
Charlottesville must have seen on the
signboard OF a little railroad station, as
they rushed on by a limited train, this
astonishing name:
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-01
$ On
Mems Summer Underwear.

We've wanted to
weeks waited
the counters It's make and
know we staple wheat We've
at
tailed Plain
wearboth Shirts and Drawers
The Drawers regular
double overlooked
sc garment usually in great while this pe-
cial +
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-01

~ REAT ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC TEA
II co. Main store. corner 9TH and sts
VI Branches all over the city and in all
markets.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-01
Boys $3.50 Suits for S2.45.

You surprised offering you
expscant opportunity
u.s. we want be. If there gained
beiete ought to gain them for You.
There about $50 Suits this lot and they include Double
Sailor MANLY Norfolk
Black and Blue Chevo and Fancy Cheviot the Sailors trimmed
soutahe braid the
With of the there TWO PAIRS
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-01

The Women's are Black Wei Kid Velvet Kid and 7
Lace Shoes and Oxfords; some dress and others wa
styles.
The Mems are Black Wei Kid and Wax Calf Lace
and oNfords; with single double soles: all new sh
Isn't n Shoe among them worth less than 81 n
'hoce oI amy par Tor.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-01

certain of the lots that came to us
in doing this fill in size gaps;
odds We've
grade of severaMen and acknowledgement and Ok
lower still And that's todays special
attra
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-09-18
A Straightaway Bow View.

bending floor, trimmed and shaped
the metal into exact counterparts Of
the wooden pattern. All the cast
steel of the machinery, too, was first
made in wood in much the same
way and the cruisers complicated en-
gines, which have just been put to-
gether and inspected preparatory to
being lowered into her hold, origin
ally took form from blocks of pine
and oak painted to show each slight
est detail in construction.
But after all what impresses one
the most is the bigness of the place
itself. There are now some thirty
seven buildings at Fore River, with
more to come. Nearly 1900 men are
regularly employed at the present
time and by another year it is ex
pected that this force will be nearly
doubled The Des Moines is the
fourth vessel that Fore River has
built for tho United States govern.
ment, the three first having been a
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-09-18
Lowering One of the Des Moines' Boilers Into the Hold

governments plans. Blue prints
were made for the various depart
ments into which the works are di-
vided just as they would be made by
the architect of a building for the
use of his carpenters and masons
and every line of the vssel-that is
to say, the outline Of every individual
piece of metal that was to go into her
make-up-was marked out in it's full
dimensions in the mould loft on a
smooth wooden floor called the SERVE
board Strips of thin wood were then
laid over these lines and cut to match
them with the utmost exactness,
down to the most insignificant rivet
hole. These life size patterns, which
are technically called templates,
were taken down to the different
shops where the metal work is finish
ed and laid on sheets of steel on
which their outline was traced in
chalk or paint. Then the shears and
punching machines, bending roles and
jogglers, and last of all, the iron
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-09-18
PENN OPENING.
Prospects Favorable for a Good Year
at the College.

Penn college opens for the fall
term next week, of following the
close of the Yearly Meeting. The
prospects for a large attendance for
the term were never better than at
present. The officers of the school
have been deluged with letters of in
quiry and the numbers of students
now promised for the term, and many
for the entire school year, is far in ad.
vance of what it has ever been in the
past history of the college. The in.
quiry comes from all parts of the
country and east, west, north and
south will be represented by students
who will be entered for fall and win.
ter work.
The athletic part of the school has
been drawing card for a number OF
years and this is more noticeable this
season than ever before. The foot
ball team will be in training in few
days and there win be plenty of good
timber from which to choose this
year.
The old students are coming to the
front with true college spirit this fall
and have begun the year by ordering
new line of college caps with the
Penn monogram embroidered on the
| front. The caps are dark blue with
the college emblem in old gold just
above the beak, rhe order was sent
through Walter Thornburg. at the
] Golden Eagle.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-09-18
THE DES MONIES.
Interesting Account of Cruisers
Ship Yards.
Special Correspondence.

Special correspondence.
Boston, Sept. 13.-Several circum-
stances in the building of the United
States protocol cruiser Des Moines,
when is to be launched from the Fore
River shipyard at Quincy Point on the
southerly shore of Boston horbor, at
high tide on September 20, combine
to make it particularly interesting
vessel, quite apart from any novelty
of construction or equipment. In
the first place, from the local point of
view, the new vessel is interesting as
being the largest warship ever con-
suucted in Massachusetts; in the Sec
onu place, she is the product of the
youngest American shipyard, which is
in many respects one of the most re-
markable in the United States, or, for
that matter, the world
The equipment that has made pos
sible such a ship as the Des Moines
represents some of the most interest
ing applications of mechanics to the
ancient handicrafts. The days when
heavy sledges and human Drawn play
ed the more important part in build
ing a steel vessel have long since
gone by. Now it is skill rather than
strength that counts-skill in manipu-
lating huge steam driven machines,
queer, uncanny looking pneumatic
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-09-18

be Tapped one over another to make
an absolutely water-tight joint; and
the bending table on which the ribs
and angle-irons of vessel are twist
ed into the exact shape to fit their
place in the great complicated whole.
The equipment of the machine
shop includes several of the largest
boring tools for following out the in
side of steel shafts, and planers for
pairing down the big forgings and
castings in the country. Solid
shafts for ships were abandoned
some time ago because they were
found to be more unsatisfactory than
hollow ones, and the machines with
which Fore River cuts out the core
of 50-foot shaft of the hardest tenn.
pered steel are especially useful and
in their way remarkable pieces OF
mechanism.
Out in the open air is heard the
constant tapping of innumerable
hammers and chisels. all driven by
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-09-18

and pipes in underground conduits
distribute the electricity and air to
every part of the works. In the diff
ferent shops each machine has it's in
dividual motor, and in the ship tool
shop the connections are so made
that all of the motors are controlled
from central switch board in charge
of one man.
In this shop are queer looking
shears that cut a sheet of steel an
inch-and-a-half thick as easily as the
sharpest pair of embroidery SCISSORS
can cut the most delicate fabric IN a
dry goods store. Other notable fea-
lures are punches to make the holes
the rivets by means of which the
plates are fastened together; rolls 80
feet long which look for all the world
like enormous clothes wringers and
which bend the hull plates for a man
Of-war as if they were tin instead Oh
the toughest steel; curious looking
jogging machines that crimp the
edges of the plates so that they can