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The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-14
PILGRIM DESCENDANTS MEET.
Society Holds Interesting Meeting mt
COnGregationuI Church.

The Society OF Mayflower Descendants
of the District of Columbia held a meet
ing of unusual interest on Wednesday,
in the large parlors of INSTRUMENTATION
Church, at Tenth and Streets north
west. the governor Of the society, Mr..
Thomas l.. Hopkins, being in the chair
The exercises were opened by Rev.
Mr.. Newman. Mr.. William Lowry Marsh
offered resolutions on the death of Mr..
Benjamin Prentis Watrous, one of the
early members of the society Mrs.
Randolph de B. Keim then read a paper
embodying her report of the convention
of the National Society of Mayflower De-
scendants held In Buffalo last Septem-
Der. At the conclusion Of Mrs Keim's
address Mr.. Hopkins called the deputy
governor to the chair and delivered an
eloquent address upon the Pilgrims en-
titled Ten Minutes with the Pilgrims
and Their Descendants"
Among other things, he said: eve
never shall know what they dared, or
what they suffered, but we know what
they accomplished" Mr.. Hopkins went
on TO pay glowing tribute to the Pill
grims. He said that while they were
supposed to be narrow, D1SOted, ana nara,
quite the contrary was the case. The
SORROWS they suffered softened their
hearts, but did not subdue their spirits;
their charity was broad; they fed their
enemies, even when they went hungry
themselves"
Mr.. Hopkins address was followed by
lecture by the elder of the society.
Rev. John L. Ewell. entitled From
Scrocby TO Plymouth" The lecture was
profusely illustrated by steropticon,
managed by Mr. Murray.
At the close of the lecture an hour
was spent in social intercourse and re-
freshments were served under the
charge of Mrs. Jerome Johnson. Miss
Ellen D. Ccpp. Mrs. ElphOnzo Youngs,
and Miss Marsh.
Among those present were: Mr..
Thomas l.. Hopkins and Miss Hopkins,
Mr.. L. E. Faunce, Mr.. A. A. AsDinwall,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Lowry Marsh.
Rev. and Mrs. John L. Ewe,l. Miss Hattie
L. Alden, Mrs. Hall, Capt. F. II.
Mitchell Mr. w. W. Case, Mrs. de b.
Randolph Keim, Mr.. and Mrs. G. r.
Stetsen, Mr.. and Miss Robinson, Mrs.
Nesbit, Miss Garlic Marsh. Mrs. Marion
Longfellow O'Donoghue, Mr.. C.. o. How
ard, Mrs. G. L. Balloch, Mrs. H. S. Hall.
Mr.. ard Mrs George Butterfeld. Mrs.
Charles r. Nesbit, Mrs. E. C. Ford, Miss
Hickey, Miss Bumgarten. Miss Frances
Marsh. Mr.. E. Southland Parker. DR.. and
Mrs. S. NJ Newman, Mr.. and Mrs. P. c.
Claflin. Miss Mabel Claflin, Prof. and
Mrs. George l.. Raymond, Miss Ray
mopd. Mr.. NJ. F. O'Donoughue, Judge and
Mrs. s. NJ. Shepard, Miss Harriet keim,
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-14
DUAL STANDARD FOR
PHILIPPINES OPPOSED
Agent of Orient Bank Before
Senate Committee.
FULL WEIGHT SILVER DOLLAR
M. Townsend Discusses Currency
Question in the East-tioId Stand
ard for Rich Countries-Engiand
Experience in India.

A. NJ. Townsend. agent of the Hongkong
and Shanghai Bank. and Just appointed
Joint manager OF its London branch. ap-
peared before the subcommittee of the
Senate Philippines Committee yesterday
and advocated the use of a full-weight sill
yer dollar in the Philippines to circulate at
its bullion value, and opposed the propo-
sition recommended by the Philippine
Commission of a dual standard for the
islands.
He did not appear, he said on behalf of
the bank, but being familiar with the
monetary conditions i'm the East. con-
cluded to give the committee the benefit
OF his experience.
Great DritaiE's Experience.
Great Britain's exper ment in placing
India on gold basis, he said, had proved
conclusNely that that standard was ap-
plicable only to rich countries. Gold cur
rency is entirely unsuitable for the Phil
ippineS, because it would increase the
cost of everything. would tend to restrict
rather than develop the export trade of
the Islands, and would be tax and bur-
den to the United States to maintain it
1t would not remedy the question of ex-
change between the archipelago and the
United States, because there was fluctua-
ton in the rate between gold countries.
The Filipinos would not readily accept
gold, and to introduce it would only breed
discomfort. They would, however, accept
the silver dollar, which would also circu-
late anywhere in the East on a par with
the Mexican and the British dollar That
currency could be used for export also to
pay outside debts, and would return to the
Philippines when the balance of trade IA
yored the Philippine Islands
=. FuII-Wefght Dollar.
He would make the dollar a full weight
American dollar, with practical free coin
age, marked with both American and FIJI
ipino emblems. Its circulation in the East,
in his opinion, could only be a distinct
gain and advantage to the Philippine cur
rency and to American interests and pres
tige generally.
AS to the settlement of contracts with
the American Government or salaries of
its officials and soldiers, Mr.. Townsend
said the rate of exchange could be salts
factorily fixed every three months. When
the Philippines became rich the currency
could be changed to gold.
Views of Democrats.
1t is understood that the Democrats are
inclined to favor the Philippine dollar
proposition. They argue that it would not
only be help to trade in the archipelago.
and between the islands and the other
Eastern countries, but that it would in
crease the use of American silver ma
terially. and thus aid enc of the greatest
industries of this country.
The statement was made by Mr.. Town
send yesterday that the Mexican silver
dollar is the chief money of the Orient,
with large circulation in China and
japan, the Straits Settlements, and the
Philippines.
II is argued that the Philippine dollar
would soon crowd out the Mexican dollar
generally.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-14
CANNOT LEASa THEIR LANDS.
Senate Committee Reports Against
the Indians.


The Senate Indian Affairs Committee.
which is conducting an investigation into
the question of leasing Indian lands. yes
terday reached a conclusion which will
probably have an important bearing on
future legislation on the subject. The
subcommittee which has been looking
into the legal question involved report
ed against the right of the Indians to
lease any lands of their reservations
which contain minerals.
No formal vote was taken by the com
mittee on this conclusion, but it was &C
cepted as the sentiment of the committee
The ground for this decision is that the
Indians occupy the lands as tenants only,
and therefore have no right whatever to
dispose of the minerals collected therein.
That part of the investigation which
looks to an enquiry into the efforts of
corporations TO obtain leases, and the
alleged connection of Postmaster General
Payne, Judge Anderson, and other Gov
eminent officers with any such companies
was referred to subcommittee which
will report plan of action.
1t is understood that Mr.. Payne was
formerly connected with one of these
companies which obtained a lease from
the Uintah Indians, but that he resigned
from the concern some time ago.
Judge Anderson's confirmation last week
by the Senate on the recommendation OF
the Committee on the Judiciary is thought
10 indicate that his connection with this
same concern is not considered detri-
mental to him in any way.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-14
PROVISIONAL LICENSE.
4. II. Shepherd Must First Pass Mns-
ter Plumbers Examination.

Mr.. A R. Shepherd. through his attor-
neys, Messrs. Turner and Mitchell, re-
Gently submitted to the District Commits
sioners a statement explanatory of GER
tain charges made by the Inspector of
Plumbing relative to the alleged failure
of Mr.. Shepherd to abide by the regula-
lions.
Capt. Chester Harding assistant to the
Engineer Commissioner, has sub
mitted a report in reply to the attorneys,
in which he says that the alleged offences
on the part of Mr.. Shepherd cover q period
of about three years, and that they are
now combined as cumulative evidence.
tending to show a general unftuess of
the applicant for receiving a registered
license.
Captain Harding states that there is no
record to show that the office of the
Inspector of Plumbing endeayored to
force compliance with its orders issued
from time TO time requiring Mr.. Shep-
herd to correct alleged errors in his
work.
After a full consideration of the mat
ter Captain Harding suggests that Mr..
Shepherd be given opportunity to correct
the unfaverable impression created
against him by the charges, and that
license be granted to him as a master
plumber provided he passes the required
examination before the Plumbing Board
Captain Harding further recommends
that Mr.. Shepherd be cautioned If a Ii
cense is granted, that any failure on his
part to comply promptly with the plumb
ing regulations will be followed by
cancellation of his license
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-14
REV. DR.. MACKAY-S SMITH
WILL PROBABLY LEAVE
Expected to Accept Coadjutol
Appointment.
Answer to President of Philadelphia
Convention to lie Forwarded
Within u Few Days.

1t is believed in Episcopal Church cir
cles that Rev. DIR. Alexander Maekay-
Smith, rector of st. Johns Church. will
accept the office of coadjutor Of the Do
ceSe of Pennsylvania. to which he was
recently elected by the Philadelphia
convention. He will send his answer to
the president of the convention within
the course of the next few days. He
has not yet done so, although it is be-
lieved that he has made up his mind in
regard TO the matter.
VIII Probably Accept.
DR.. Mackay-Smith will neither deny
nor confirm the rumors that he is to give
up his charge of the fashionable church
attended by the wife of the President
and some of the best known people of
the Capital. Among those well informed,
however, the belief is expressed that he
will leave Washington in spite of the
fact that an earnest appeal has been
made to have him remain here.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-14
CENSUS BUREAU BILL
NOT CONSIDERED
Opposition to Civil Service
Provisions.
THE PRESENT FORCE FAVORED
iJeasure Not Taken Up, Osfensibly
Because of the Philippine BilI-NO
Date Set for Its Consideration
Efforts to Push the Bill.

Senator Quarles did not succeed in hav-
ing his permanent census bureau bill con-
sidered by the Senate yesterday.
He had given notice on Wednesday THAI
he would call up the bill during the first
| hour yesterday, but when he asked that
it be considered, objection was made by
Senator's Lodge and Allison on the ground
that it would take time away from the
Philippine tariff bill.
Time of Consideration Uncertain.
1t is not possible to predict now when
he will be able to get his measure before
the Senate, and its friends are somewhat
disappointed.
1t is limited that the opposition to the
consideration of the measure yesterday
was not due so much to solicitude for
Philippine legislation as it was to OPP
position to the civil service section of the
census bill itself
This section provides that from the
date of the passage of the act the entire
force of the Census Bureau shall be
under the provisions of the civil service
law.
Advocate Civil Service.
Mr.. Ledge and other friends of the law
are anxious that the permanent Census
Bureau shall be under the civil service,
but they are strongly opposed to the
plan of putting the entire present tenn
porary force under the protection of the
law
1t is argued that there will be some
thing like 1000 clerks included under
the law if 1t is passed. and that these
clerks Will be put on the same footing
with people who have taken the civil
service examinations and are now on
the eligible list" and even given prefer
ence TO them.
They will be eligible to transfer to other
departments as long as they remain in
the Census Office and will be eligible
for reappointment at any time within a
year after they are discharged.
Would Push the Bill.
Senator Quarles is friendly to the bill
as now framed and has wished to push
ii to vote in the Senate as soon as
possible. He hopes that it will become
law within two weeks, in which case
large number OF clerks who must be dis
charged in the near future can be in
cluded under the law before they go out.
Senator Lodge objects to this section Of
the law, ami in addition to this he objects
to pushing the bill. Every day that it Is
delayed viii be gain for the friends of
civil service reform even If it is finally
passed, because it will mean that more
clerks will be discharged at the bureau.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-14
In SEARCH OF AN HEIRESS.
Information Wanted Concerning the
Whereabouts of Miss Carmichael.

Mr.. John R. Young, clerk of the Su-
preme Court of the District. has received
letter from Newburg, n. Y, requesting
information concerning the whereabouts
of Isabella Carmichael. who formerly
lived in Georgetown.
The writer addressed the communiea-
ton to the Town Clerk of Washington,
D. c." and II naturally fell into the
hands Of the Clerk of the Court.
1t is intimated in the letter that the
person sought IS one OF the heirs at law
of a wealthy person who died recently in
Newburg. Mr.. Young has made some en-
quiry, but SO far has been unable to
learn anything of the whereabouts of the
person wanted.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-14
NAVY APPROPRIATION.
Reduction Recommended on the Es-
Inmate Already Submitted.

Upon the recommendations of the Chiefs
of the Bureaus of Construction and Re-
pair and Steam Engineering the Navy De-
partment has Informed the Committees on
Naval Affairs of the Senate and House
that owing to a delay in delivery OF ma
terial and other causes the work on YES
sells building has not progressed as rap
idly as expected at the time the naval
estimates were submitted, and that the
estimates for Increase of navy, construc-
ton, and machinery can be reduced by
the sum Of sl,oeo, 900, leaving the amount
to be appropriated $1S, sO3, CO. instead of
ST. 30G, OIO
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-14
FOURTEENTH STREET EXTENSION
Senate Bill snid to still Contain OBJ
jectiOnabIe Features.

The City Solicitor. Mr.. A. B. Duvall,
has forwarded to the District Commits
sioners an opinion upon Senate bill No.
1852. for the extension Of Fourteenth
Street.
Mr.. Duvall says that this bill contains
some novel and desirable features. He
states that it contemplates extensive
dedcations of land for the proposed ex-
tension. leaving a relatively small per-
centage of area TO be condemned. and an
immediate appropriation for grading and
macadami2ing the street as extended.
The Solicitor says that the bill retains
the Objectionable feature of charging
upon the revenues of the District the en-
tire amount OF the condemnation award.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-14
SETON THOMPSON SETTLES.
Free of Colorado Law, After Quarrel
With Game Warden.

DENVER, Feb. 13.-Ernest Seton
Thompson settled all outstanding obli-
cations to the State yesterday by paying
$40 for permission to remove his pelts.
He engaged all attorney by wire four
hours before reaching Denver and went
direct to the capitol, where he waite! an
hour for the game commissioner
He apologized for offensive com ment
on the Governor which appeared in a
New York interview. but got into a
quarrel with Game Warden Bush, which
would have resulted in blows had not the
men been separated.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-14
GENUINE TOLEDO BLADE.
Chief Clerk Larned POssessOr of
Valuable Weapon.

Mr.. Frank NJ. Larned, chief clerk Of the
Commissioner General of immigration, Is
the proud possessor of a genuine Toledo
blade which took part in the ten years
war in Cuba.
The weapon, which is thirty nine inches
long. bears the following inscription:
"Artilleria Gubernade, Toledo. Ano de
lS4g'' It has a leather scabbard and the
Austrian hilt.
The weapon was presented TO Mr.. Lar
ned by Capt Alfred Hampton. son OF Gen.
Wade Hampton, who was aide to General
Butler in the Cuban campaign.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-14
RECEIVERS HER CHILD.
Mother waged Desperate Fight of
Over Six Months.

WILKESBARRE. Pa, Feb. 13. - Mrs.
Charles Hoover after a six months fight
was given the custody of her seven-year-
old child today. Six months ago the IA
Their stole it.
The pursuit by the mother and detect
ives led through the lumber districts Of
five counties in this State, and the lad
was not recovered until three weeks ago.
locked in a woodman's hut in Tioga Coun-
ty The father made a fight in the courts
since, but was defeated today.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-14
NAVY ORDERS.

Rear Admiral p. NJ. Rixey, appointed
Surgeon General and Chief of Bureau of
Medicine and Surgery.
Naval Cadet H T. Winston, detached
Philadelphia. to Marietta.
Medical Director T. y. Penrose ire
tired, died at Philadelphia, Pa, Febru-
airy 10. 1902.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-14
What is a Gentleman?

One who keeps his word. holds
his tongue. loves his neighbor and
respects himself. He is also the
one for whom The Sunday Times Is
made-made broad, true. accurate.
intimate, and fair. How many OF
him are there? AS one, get The
Sunday Times next Sunday.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-14
IMPORTS VERSUS EXPORTS.
Large Balance i'm Favor of the United
States.

The imports of the United States for the
seven months ended January 81 show an
increase of s67,366, S11 compared with the
like period of the last fiscal year. the to-
tai reaching s525, 404, 952, while the ex-
ports in the same months decreased s29.-
s25, 109, or an aggregate of $S72, S12 SCI
For the twelve months ended January
81 the imports amounted to $3.50, 53S,976
and the exports to l,457 1885,, S82. leaving
the balance of trade in favor OF the Unit
ed States 1861, 300, 906-
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-14
SALE OF HEARST RESIDENCE.
Negotiations With Italian Govern
men Not Yet Concluded.

Further and more definite knowledge
in regard to the reported sale of the
Washington home of Mrs. Phoebe A
Hearst to the Italian Government. for its
American embassy. develops the fact
that no transaction has been made.
Mr.. James c. Hooe, the attorney and
secretary OF Mrs. Hearst, states that
negotiations are only pending and that no
papers have been signed.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-14
DOMESTICS.

Tic yard for lot of good grade of
~ Canton Flannel; q inch.
dC yard for Absorbent Tea Towel
7 ing; fully is inches wide and with
borders; extra heavy quality.
5lc yard for short lengths of soft
" finish Cambria; full Sc inches
wide and regular 10c value.
&c yard for short lengths of French
y Dimities in stripes and figured eff
fects: a sheer quality which is usually
sold for 121ac yard.
clC yard for lot of short lengths
w of figured Silkoline in red, blue,
and pink grounds. with Powered pat
terms; the grade which sells usually
for Sc yard.
TIC yard for short lengths of COL
ored yard-wide Gamers PercaIe
in light and dark colors; figured aud
striped effects; regular 12tsc value.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-14
Sale of Hats at l0C.

90 dozen Women's and Children's
Rready- tO-wear Hats and Untrimmed
Shapes, in all colors, which formerly
sold up to $3.50, will be offered with
out restriction today at 10c. This
is the biggest hat offering of the sea-
son.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-14
Child's Coats. S1.4S.

All that remain of the Children's
Automobile Coats which sold for S4.4S
will be closed out at $1.4S; there are
twelve of them in sizes to 10 and
only in black and red.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-14
CONTROL OF HOSPITALS.
Roard of Charities Objects to Its
Transfer to Interior Department.

phatically opposed to Senate bill No.
1868, ITO transfer the control of the
Government Hospital for the Insane, the
Freedmen's Hospital and Asylum and
the Washington Hospital for Foundlings
to the Interior Department
The Board of Charities yesterday sub
mitted to the Commissioners an extended
report upon the bill, in which they state
that they see no reason for the change
proposed, and many reasons why mat
tiers should rest as they now are.
The Commissioners are urgently re-
quested to oppose the passage Of the bill
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-14
ChiId's s. and So Refers, 49c.

A small lot of Children's Cloth Reef
ers. in sizes to u years. They are
in all coIors. with sailor and notch
collars-sold originally for 81 to So.
Choice 49c.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-14
MUST DO WITHOUT VALENTINES
Smallpox IL Prevalent in Plymouth,
Pa, and StatiOners Refuse to Sell.

WILKESBARRE, Feb. 13-The young
people Of Plymouth will have to do with
out valentines this year. Smallpox is prev
alent there, and the stationers have
decided to sell no dainty valentines. be-
cause sending them through the mails
might spread the disease
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-14
Wings. P0mpOns, &c

The entire balance of the Fancy
Wings and Pompons, which sold up to
81 and s1-25. in all colors. will be Of
fered today without reserve for &c.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-14
COMMANDER TUCKER A CITIZEN
Salvation Army Leader Takes Out
Final Naturalization Papers.

NEW YORK, Feb. 13.-Commander
Both-Tucker. of the Salvation Army, OBJ
tanned his final naturalization papers from
Justice Beach today in the Supreme Court.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-14
S29.9S Coats. S11.9S.

A lot of three imported 3-quarter
Coats. all tans; in sizes Sc and 3S.
which sold for S29.9S, will be sold for
S11.9S.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-14
S39.9S Coat, SIS.

Just one imported 3-quarter coat
in tan; a size SO remains from the
enormous selling of the season; 1t sold
for S39,9S; you may have 1t for SIS.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-14
81 Blankets, 69c.

Lot of 1O-quarter Blankets; with
heavy colored borders; with taped
edges; 81 values for CSC.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-14
Lansburgh &Bro
Our Closing=out
Sale of Remnants
and Odds and Ends

has been very successful and We continue
to keep up 1.-The good work until the en-
tire stock is closed out.
Read carefully and see what great
bargains we place before you.
1900 yards of Apron HinEham Rem
nants.
Sc a yard.
1900 yards of Outing Cloth Remnants.
4ac a yard.
500 yards of figured Princess Cashmere
Remnants. suitable for wrappers,
SC a yard.
700 yards of Plaid Scotch Ginghams, 81
inches wide, 25c quality,
94c a yard.
60 long Feather Boas, original value
500. to close at
SOC each.
IS Ladies' Wooden Suits, made of Serge,
Mohair, Cheviot, and fancy material
$1,000. $1,000. and $500 values. closing
price.
$3.50 choice.
$50 yards of Wooden Plaid Dress Goods
Remnants, lJc quality.
SIC a yard.
80 dozen Shaw-knit brown and blue
mixed half hose.
4 pairs for Csc.
80 yards of figured Canton Flannel. 25c
quality,
l24c a yard.
"a Pearl Sheeting. the regular Csc quail
ity, at
loo a yard.
Lansburgh & Bro
40 to 426 Seventh Street.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-14
MS%sn,s 5s sle $4.98

Lot of women's Oxford and Black
Raglans; in loose, tight fitting and
half ght-fitting backs. which former
ly sold for $40.