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The Washington times., 1902-07-08
A Ghost Scare.

The people of Vineland, N. j.,
were recently treated to a sensa-
ton. A ghost of considerable
/ size, clad in white robe and car
rying a club, appeared one even
ing upon the streets of the town,
and scattered people right and
left. Those who were scared told
their story to their friends and
were pronounced crazy. Mean
while the spook pursued its dew
astating way.
1t was some time before any
body had the courage to tackle the
apparition. One policeman order
ed it to stop, but did not go to
the length of standing in its way
when it refused to obey. 1t would
have been an interesting psyche
logical experiment if he had hap
pened to think of it, and the
ghost had been real. The proper
thing for a well-accredited spec
ter to do in such circumstances is
to float straight ahead and sur
round the object in the way, OF
allow the object, if moving, to pass
directly through it. 1t would be
an interesting, if acutely puzzling.
experience to be surrounded by q
ghost. But the policeman did no
try the experiment. He got on.
of the ghosts way most politely.
Finally, two policemen and sew
eral other people tried to get the
spirit to speak, but it remained
dumb. Then an officer made so
bold as to take hold of its arm,
and found that the supposed ghost
was flesh and blood, and had es-
capped from an asylum for i'm
beetles mile from the town.
Now, the question is, what did
all these highly intelligent and ed
ucated Americans of the twentieth
century think that creature was?
Did they really believe that they
sew a disembodied spirit, or a
risen corpse, or some other grew
some sort Of specter? And if they
did not, why all the terror and ris-
ing of hair and goosefesh and gen.
eral CONSERVATION The men in
that crowd would not have hesi-
tated to tackle q man of average
fighting weight. Why this hesita-
ton in the case of q mysterious
being Of nature not yet proved?
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their party. has slipped out Of their
grasp. and gone over into the Republi-
can column.
I'VE have been gradually cutting down
the majorities. until now the Democrats
have to go out and hustle. and resort TO
all sorts OF practices to carry the State.
By and by we are going to wipe out the
majority altogether. and would not be
surprised to see II happen in the near
future. My understanding is that the
Republicans are going to make q fight
to capture the Legislature. which elects
a successor to Senator Vest. and while
they are somewhat handicapped. II they
don't do 1t then look to see them elect
a successor to Senator Cockrell.
President Roosevelt Is immensely
popular in Missouri. and his PERSONAL
ity is doing much to give strength TO
the Republican party In tho State. and,
as is indicated by the declaration of the
recent convention. he will have the sup
port of the Missouri delegation for nom
ination In 1904"
The Washington times., 1902-07-08
Sahara Dust in England

In the course OF paper on The
Cornish Dustfall OF January 1902. read
before the Royal Meteorological So
ciety. at 20 Victoria Street, recently
Mr.. II. r. Mill said that since the Kra-
katoa eruption. in 1888. when the vol
canic dust thrown into the air made it
self apparent for many months all over
the world in a series of brilliant sun
sets, the most remarkable instance Of
far-trayeled dust was that which oc-
CURED in March, 1901, says the Lon
don Telegraph" In Italy the rain fell
so thickly charged with red sand that
the peasants took 1t for blood and be-
came panic stricken. For three days
the dust cloud travelled northward over
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central Europe, substantial traces fall
Ing so far north as the Danish Islands,
and instances in which 1t reached parts
of England and Scotland had been re-
corded. large quantity Of similar
dust fell about January q last, In
Cornwall. over an area Of 1000 square
miles. and the conclusion seemed to be
that about this time the atmosphere
over the extreme west OF Europe con-
sisted Of air which had come from the
African deserts. carrying with It a
quantity OF fine dust. of which n mere
vestige-some 100000 tons or so-had
been caught in its fall and carried to
the shores Of the Channel There
seemed to be little doubt that the
farmers OF the west of England had
this spring plowed many tons of the
sand Of the Sahara into their burrows.
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tory if their floors clean, if the inspecting trus-
tee finds that the bread provided is 'as good as use
upon my table," if the buildings are impressive
and If their inmates preserved in comfortable
idleness
Members of this "sehool in philanthropic work."
however, should bring more advanced standard to
bear III their criticism of any and all the charitable
institutions and organizations which they inspect DUR
ing the summers term or deal with afterward in
their own communities. They should take material
excellence for granted should compain of course if
good conditions are not provided, but, mainly, they
should ask to what extent does this charitable or
ganzation promote and develop the activities of its
benefciaries7"
Ideness should be banished from the jails, use
full employment should fill the time of all prisoners,
the blind, deaf and dumb must be taught interest
ing work, and the insane, epileptic and feeble
minded must have all their fragments of active power
conserved and exercised in the of needy fami-
lies in their homes, especially this suggestion applies
with great clearness and force Every charity worker
should observe it constantly in all his planning for
the assistance of dependent people.
Every action of the philanthropist should be test
ed by reference to this modern philosophic principle,
namely, that we help people only as increase or
improve their activities.
The Washington times., 1902-07-08
WHAT A MUSICAL TRAINING
IOES FOR THE NEWSBOYS


The results of musical training for Washington
thus far been gratifying The Times Newsboys
ed high praise everywhere.
spirit of healthy pride and emulation foseed in the young
by performing public The encouragement they
them strive all the harder for excellence They disciplined
general personal bearing greatly improved They are
learning, be from the fact that they
the 18th January
menced, of them knew a note of music.
The idea of nevsoys bands my knowledge
in Detroit Mich The first band connected with
newspaper formed of Detroit Newsbovs
Association Later prominent newspaper together band of
and furnished the boys with auditorium the building
wherein Sunday held These weekly
attended by officials business the
boys afterward obtain excellent situations owing principally
favorable impression they created by their work the band their
recitatiGns and speechmaking on these occasions.
do believe there member of newsboys
greatly benefited by his musical training and the discipline he
He himself his esteem useful and beautiful
compshmcnt and if lie has talent develops He has great deal
of of the world
with people who help him in after life
The Washington times., 1902-07-08

peal from the decision OF the Chair be
placed before the House.
Mr.. Springer-Mr. Speaker, 1 move
that this House now take a recess until
tomorrow at 10 o'clock
Mr.. Beebe-I claim that 1 have some
rights upon this floor. claim that
courtesy from the Chair that have al
ways rendered to him.
The Speaker-The Chair will proceed
with the public business.
Mr.. Brown (of Kentucky)-I ask, Mr.
Speaker, that the officers of this House
enforce order.
Mr.. Money-Let Them try 1t.
Mr.. Brown-I demand that they en-
force order upon you and all others who
are out of order. II were an officer of
the House l would try 1t. [Applause.l
The Speaker-The Chair is determin-
ed that gent!emen shall take their
seats. The Chair is not going to sub
nit longer to this disorder loud ap-
plause on the floor and in the galleries. ]
II gentlemen forget themselves, it is
the duty Of the Chair to remind them
that they are members OF the American
Congress. IRenewed applause on the
floor and in the galleries.l
Mr.. Glover-I appeal to the members
of this House
Mr.. Sparks-The Chair is simply the
Speaker of the House Of Representatives.
We are the representatives of the peo-
pic. [Applause.l
Mr.. Beebe|I respectfully ask
Mr.. sparks-Look at these lobbies.
Mr.. Speaker. l have tried to get the
Speakers ear so that could direct
attention to them. We are mobbed by
the lobby Here is the rule tholding up
the MANUAL, and we ask the Chair
to enforce it. GApplause.l
Mr.. Brown tof Kentucky)-It is not
the lobby, sir.
Several Members-It is.
Mr.. Brown-The lobby would he
ashamed OF II.
Mr.. Sparks-So, too, the American peo-
pie are ashamed OF the action of the
members, some claiming to be Demo-
Gratis. (Applause.1
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CURRENT PRESS COMMENT.
Heaven by the Hello Route.

New York Sun-There are some luke
warm and lazy professors" in WaEh-
ington. Ind, we fear. A telephone COM
pany is TO put large transmitters into
the churches OF that town. The members
of the congregation are supposed to be
at home with receivers at their ears in
sermon time. The Washington clergy
men a-e said to be pleased with the
plan. Perhaps they are pleased too
easily and early. 1t will be so easy to
shirk going TO church on the plea of hav-
ing q telephone connection with it. a
man may be playing billiards or poker
when his worthy pastor believes him TO
be all ear for "our discourse this morn
ing" Heaven by telephone smacks
somewhat too much Of the easy cut and
the broad road.
The Washington times., 1902-07-08
Fourth of July Party.

Fourth of July Party.
A pleasant Fourth of July party was
given at Mr. and Mrs. Burgess summer
residence at Hyattsville, Md. Luncheon
was served on the beautiful lawn. after
which the young folks assembled in the
large ballroom and amused themselves
with dancing. 5ra
The musicians were Miss z. Burgess.
Mr.. Burns. and Mr.. Paul. There Were
fireworks at night. mt p.
Among those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. H. E. Burgess. Mr.. and Mrs.
Grimm. Mr.. and Mrs. Rittler. of Balti-
more: Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Ritter. Of
Baltimore; Miss Katie Grimm. of Louis
Vile, Ky: Mrs. e. Burns. Mr.. and Mrs.
]. Parsons, OF Brookland: Mr.. and Mrs.
]. Lavender. Mr.. and Mrs. H. Yoct. Miss
EfIie Morrison. Mrs. H. Morrison, Miss
Maggie Powell. Miss Katie Grady, Miss
Emma Semler. Mr.. Louis Conradis, Mr.
and Mrs. A. Wilson. of Brookland: Mr..
and Mrs. F. Grady. Mr.. and Mrs. J. Fer
guson, Mr.. and Mrs. Addison Ferguson.
Mr.. w. Geary, Miss NJ. Iglehart, Miss
Nellie Dale, Of Laurel. Md; Mr.. and
Mrs. C. Dale. Miss Rains. Mr.. W. R.
Layne Mr.. and Mrs. Riser. OF Brook
land Miss Daisy Better. Mr.. ]. Kane.
Mrs. NJ. G. Baugher, Miss f. II. Berner.
Of Virginia; Mrs. McCreight. Miss Min
ME Conradis, and Mr.. H. Syshaw.
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Let the Hub Be Wide Open.

Philadelphia Record-Now that there
Is no further bar between Aguinaldo
and Boston, except the cost of trans
portation, let Joy be unconfined. Aguin-
theme as Aguinaldo shackled: but there
will be no end of anti-imperialist use
for the distinguished Tagalos sitting in
the shadow OF Bunker Hill and recount
ing the adventures Of his failing fight
in the iupgles.
The Washington times., 1902-07-08
A Valuable Find.

Recently near Morenci the construc-
tion force OF the Toledo and Western
road. at depth OF ten feet beneath the
surface. came upon a black. curly wal
nut tree, In a perfe II state OF preserva-
tion. How long 1t Lad been buried is a
matter OF conjecture only. but the for
nation in which It was found indicates
that the time was either anterior to or
contemporaneor., with the drift perioL
which. Of course. was thousands OF
years before the day when the pioneers
Of Michigan piled up black walnut logs
and burned them ito get the land
cleared" for crop Of 50-cent sickle
cut. hand-threshed wheat. The rail-
road company has been offered $3.50 for
its antediluvian black walnut tree
Detroit Free Press.
The Washington times., 1902-07-08
Pleasant Lawn Fetc.

A lawn fete was given in honor Of
Miss Elsie Newton and Miss Mabel
Shook, July 4. at Mr.. and Mrs. S. R.
Newlon's cottage at Ballston. Va. Games
and hammocks were furnished for the
enjoyment of the guests. A bountiful
repast was served on the lawn. the tn-
bles being presided over by Mrs. S. r.
Newton. Mrs. C. ". Shook. Mrs.. T. D.
Veale, and Mr.. J. Pierpont. Those par
ticipating were Miss Lille Crocker, Miss
Beulah Smith, Miss Agnes Goebel, Miss
Ethel Veale. Miss Jessie Newton. Miss
Gertrude Vietch. Miss Katie Vietch.
Miss Katie Cole, Miss Audrey Newton.
Mr.. Morell. Mr.. Edward Newton. Mr..
Tom Goebel. Messrs. Ray. Cogswell.
Bell. Topley. Birch. Staub. Linn. Perry.
Gideon. Sullivan. Vietch. Newton. and
Carl. and Harvey Davis. A brilliant
display of fireworks closed the festivi-
ties.
The Washington times., 1902-07-08
Scrappers From, Scraptown.

Charlotte observer-Considering the
fight OF Senators Tillman and McLaurin
OF South Carolina, on the Senate floor;
the fight Of Senator Money of Miss,ssip-
pi with the Washington street car con-
cuctor, and the assault OF Senator Bailey
of Texas upon Senator Beveridge, South
ern Senators have rather established a
record at this session OF Congress as
being scrappers from scraptown.
The Washington times., 1902-07-08

reopened, the attendance was very small
until week before the close.
Under ordinary conditions. Septem-
ber and October should have been the
best paying months of the fair. At any
rate. the Pan-American was OF vast
benefit to the country in extending our
commercial relations with the South and
Central American republics. and the
s50O00e the Government paid to make
up an unavoidable loss Is q mere bag
atelle compared to the worth Of the fair
to the commercial interests Of the
country"
The Washington times., 1902-07-08
A Missouri Prediction.

II am layman In politics. and have
to make one prediction" said Mr.. II.
Deitz. OF Missouri. at the @aleigh yes
terday. "and that is that some day the
Democrats of my State are going TO
wake up the morning after election and
The Washington times., 1902-07-08
Where Atlanta Falls Short.

Columbus Enquirer sun-It is hard to
tell which of the important events At
lanta will pull off first-win game of
baseball or build new union depot.
Both seem to be among the impossibili
ties.
The Washington times., 1902-07-08
Victory for the New Woman.

Philadelphia Inquirer-The new wo-
man has scored a victory. She caught
a burglar and sat on him until the po-
lice arrived. incidentally. the woman
weighed 200 pounds, and the burglar
one-half that mu n. Still, We consider
IL u victory
The Washington times., 1902-07-08
Brooks-Vaughan Nuptials.

Mrs. Hettie V. Vaughan and Mr.. Ed
win R. Brooks were married at noon
Yesterday at the home of the brides
mother, Mrs. Mary Allen. on Eighth
Street northeast. Rev. A. S. Johns. OF
Christ Church, officiated. The bride wore
white and carried pink roses. She was
given in marriage by her brother, Mr..
William Allen.
Upon their return from the Virginia
mountains. where they will spend sew
eral weeks. Mr.. and Mrs. Brooks will
live at 424 Eighth Street southeast.
The Washington times., 1902-07-08
In the Atmosphere.

Philadelphia Press-Very likely the
faster If sailing here. Most things are.
The Washington times., 1902-07-08
Then There Will Be Fun.

Boston Globe-What would helpless
Newport society ever do without re-
sourceful Harry Lehr! Perhaps it will
occur 10 him to add parrot to his
monkey at his next feature" dinner
The Washington times., 1902-07-08

Any who cannot buy the Morning. Afternoon, Sunday
Edition of The Times any stand Washington
towns railroad tains elsewhere will confer favor by
notifying the Publisher of The Times Tenth and Sts,
Washington, D. c.
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At Springfield Farm.

Mrs. McComas. wife of Senator Nc
Comas, is at Springfield Farm, near
Williamsport. Md, the home of her pa
rents, Mr. and Mrs. C. w. Humrichouse.
The Washington times., 1902-07-08
A Conundrum.

Baltimore Herald-What will Kaiser
Wilhelm do this week-write a play,
paint picture, preach. race a yacht?
Or will he do each and all OF them?
The Washington times., 1902-07-08
Evolution of American Aristocracy.

Baltimore American-It may be the
aristocratic respect for ancient desc cant
which has set Newport society to enter
tanning monkeys.
The Washington times., 1902-07-08
Going to Newport.

Mrs Andenried. who for many years
cottage life at Deer Park. will spend
portion of the present season at New
port.
The Washington times., 1902-07-08
At New Windsor, Md.

Commander J. NJ. Hawley, U. S. N.
with his wife, Mr.. Winthrop. and Miss
Beatrice Hawley. are at New Windsor,
Nd.
The Washington times., 1902-07-08

Mr. John ". Yerkes, commissioner of
internal revenue. has gone to Kentucky
for q vacation of several weeks.
The Washington times., 1902-07-08

Mr.. ]. W. Boone is at the Rennert.
Baltimore.
The Washington times., 1902-07-08
Guests at Berkeley Springs.

Mr.. and Mrs. Holbrook are the guests
Of Miss Katherine Bechtol. at Berkeley
Springs.
The Washington times., 1902-07-08
Gone to the Adirondacks.

Mrs. Armstrong, wife Of Robert B.
Armstrong. private secretary to secre-
tary Shaw. has gone to the Adirondacks
to join relatives.
The Washington times., 1902-07-08
Mr. Shaw's Vacation Plans.

The Secretary of the Treasury, with
his wife. Mrs. Shaw. and their two
daughters, left this city yesterday for
Lake Champlain, where the ladies' Of the
family will spend the summer. The
Secretary will return within the week,
but expects to reioin his family later.
The Washington times., 1902-07-08
Visiting Relatives.

Misses Minnie and Edith Kaiser have
been making a visit to relatives in
Catonsville, Nd.
The Washington times., 1902-07-08
Greepbrier White Sulphur.

Mrs William A. Maury and Miss Nan
ME Bell Maury will spend the summer
at Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs
The Washington times., 1902-07-08

Mr.. lie Roy Breitbarth has left town
to spend his vacation at Boyd's, Nd.
The Washington times., 1902-07-08

Miss Norma Thompson, of this city,
who has been seriously Ill at the home
of her mother. Mrs. Edward Anderson,
of Rockville. is rapidly recovering.
The Washington times., 1902-07-08

Returned to Her Home.
Mrs. Fred Alvey. who has been visit
ing her parents. Judge and Mrs. James
McSherry. at Frederick, Nd, has re-
turned TO her home.
The Washington times., 1902-07-08
SUBSCRIPTION RATES TO OUT OF 7

MORNING EDITION, one year s5: six
months. $3.50: three months, sI.25.
Morning and sunday, one year, 81; six
mcnths. $3.50; three months, sI,.5.
sunday edition only, one year. 81: six
months, ri: three months, 30 cents.
The Washington times., 1902-07-08

Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. Bagley are visit
ing Miss Lille Holloway at Havre de
Grace Nd.
The Washington times., 1902-07-08
DOINGS IN THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
Secretary Shaws Family Off to Lake Champlan for thu
Warm Months.
He Accompanied Them, But Will Return Washngton-Mis
Vaughan and M Married Washing onians
Visiting Many of Popular Summer Resorts

Visiting Miss Hall.
Miss Marie Yeable. of Frederick. Md,
is visiting Miss Adele Hall. in this
city.
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F TOWN POINTS, POSTAGE PREPAID

EVENING EDITION. ono year. 50: six
months. s1.5O; three months. 15 cents.
Evening md Sunday. one year. So; six
months, a2.5o; three months. Sl.a5.
Morn ing. Evening, and Sunday, oneyear.
$40: fix months, 50; three months, s2.5O.
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Personal Notes About
Washington People

DR.. and Mrs. W. NJ. Hunt arc visiting
Mrs. S. E. Boyd. at Boyd's, Nd.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-03-07
FOR QUICK SALE
A. Rare Bargain in a Farm
H0me.a
A Splendid Opportunity to 1.-THE Man
With Small Means to Become
Owner of a Farm.

l have in Carlton county, Mimi,
several fine tracts Of timber land and
improved farms that l am now offer
ing at from So. 30 an acre up. Among
the many bargains on my list is the
following described farm:
''The e11 of the ne4, sec. 10, town
ship 4s, range 10, this is an improved
piece of property having a good two
story hewed log house, two barns,
chicken house, good we'll and a root
cellar = about ten acres cleared and
fenced and very good road leading
to Mattowa. It is also within mile
and half of Corona Station. There
is about 30. 900 feet of yellow birch on
skid ways, which parties got out for
&. furniture factory, and about 100, 600
feet of yellow birch standing. Figur-
ing stumpage on land alone would
amount to 81, 900. This place can be
purchased for $500 cash.
!. A. CARY,
Mankato, MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-03-07
MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY.

A regular meeting of the executive
council of the Minnesota Historical
society will be held at the rooms of
the.n'society..in. st. Paul, on Monday
March 10th, 1909, at Z 80 o'clock p. I'm.
After the transaction of business,
the secretary will present the following
paper: "The.. Second Expedition .of
Groseilliers and Radisson.-t Mime
sofa, 1, 659-6O. -. In this. expedition
these explorers and traders passed
along the south shore of lake Superior
to Chequamegon bay, and thence went
south and west into Wisconsin and
Minnesota. THE localities--of. their
starvation and the later..great feast
and council with the Sioux are thought
to have been near Knife lake in--Kan-
abec county, Minnesota. In their ensu-
ing journey to the..Prsirie Sioux. they
probably passed the sites of Mime
apolis and st. Paul, After. returning
to Chequamegon bay, they crossed the
west end of lake Superior otis. north
shore The public are cordially invit-
ed TO this address at eight o'clock.
WARREN UPHAM, Secretary.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-03-07
GOING TO MISSOURI
H. C. Burgess Will Engage in Apple
and Flour Business.

II. G. Burgess has disposed of his
property at III Center street to Chas.
Burnett of South Bend for So, 500 and
it has been leased to travelling man
who will move his family to Manksto
from Chicago.
Mr.. Burgess and family will on next
Thursday leave for Brook6eld, Mo-,
where they will make their future
home. Mr.. Burgess will remain on
the road the balance of this year, and
will then engage in the wholesale -four
business at Brook6eld. He will pur-
chase a tract of land near that place
and set out an orchard of winter apple
trees, that having been found to be a
profitable industry in Missouri. Their
many friends will regret to lose this
estimable family, and will wish them
success.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-03-07
ADVERTISED LETTER LIST

List of letters remaining uncalled for
at the postoffice at Mankato, Mimi. /,
for the week ending March 6, 1902.
Billings, Miss F. S. Billings, Mrs.
Maude; Bourst, VIM.
Campbell, George E. Cornell, Mrs.
Damet, Hartman: Davis, Constance ;
Dittman. G. F. (2l; Drake, JAS. G.
English, Jas.
Hagerson, Miss May; Hanson, Miss
Eta aenle, Alcis; Herbeck, Miss
Mary; Herring, E. c.; Hopkins &
Carr Horn, F. M.
Johnson, Miss Mary; Jones, Miss
Eva.
Kelley, J. o.
Lamm. Mariana, Lewis, J. w.
Lindse, Erland.
Maybee, Miss Anna; McCarger,
Jno. Monroe, Archie.
Prange, Charlie Priggs, 0. d.
Richardson, Sam Roemer, Matthias.
Ohrman, f.
Shanahan, Michael; Snyder, Mrs A.
F. Symet, Prince Hartman.
Vandrey. Lorens.
Walters, Thomas e. !; Wendt, w. G.
Wendt, Caroline.
In calling tor the sh1ve letters pleas
say advertised" and name the dat.
of this list. One cent extra will b
charged for each advertised letter
Letters remaining unclaimed at tn
expiration. of 10 days from date viii b
sent to the dead letter Office
L. p. HUNT. Postmaster.