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The Washington times., 1902-12-26
ALEXANDRIA HASONS
HONORED BY ENGLISHREN
Certificate of Membership in
Beverly Lodge Sent.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Dec. 26,-Right
Worshipfui X. Kemper, grand senior
warden Of Masons in Virginia. and Right
Worshipful A. II. Oehlert. past master
Of the Alexandria-Was Lodge OF
Masons. OF this city. have received,
through Thompson Foley. secretary CT
Constitutional Lodge No. 294. OF Bevcr-
ley, England. information Of their cleo
ton as honorary members Of that lodge.
The certificates are written upon parch-
ment. and bear the official seal Of ,he
lodge.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
SUES DIRECTORS.

Gertrude f. Smith has fled suit in the
Supreme Court Of the District. against
John R. Lynch and the other members Of
the board Of directors Of the Capital
Savings Bank. to recover $7S5.14. deposit
ed in the institution.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
Formal Assent Expected.

IN the meantime many communications
are passing between Secretary Hay and
the diplomatic representatives Of the
United States at London, Berlin. Rome
and Caracas.
The formal assent OF the three
European powers to the reference Of the
questions at issue to the permanent
court Of arbitration has not been re-
ceived but it is expected within a very
short time. President Castro, in response
70 an inquiry from Secretary Hay, trans
mitted through Minister Bowen, has
agreed in advance TO the proposed arbi-
tration by The Hague tribunal.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
EFFORT TO STAMP OUT
CHOLERA IN PHILIPPINES

The Philippine Commission has spent
$4,000 in the EFFORT to stamp out the
cholera scourge. according TO a report
received today by the Bureau OF InsuIar
Affairs.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26

R. ". Glenn, about twenty-five years
OF age. who claims to hall from Char
lOtte. n c.. was arraigned In the police
court this morning before Mayor simp-
son on the charge Of stealing an over
coat FROM the dining room Of the Hotel
RammeL Mayor Simpson imposed a
fine Of $50. The coat was recovered and
delivered to its owner.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26

The marriage of Roberta Jane Turner,
daughter OF Mrs. B. F. Turner, and
James Robert Lyles, both OF this city,
took place at $3.50 o'clock last night at
the home OF the brides mother. 4cl
South Washington Street, in the pres
ence Of number Of relatives and
friends. The Rev George L. Hunt, Of
the First Baptist Church, ofaciated.
The couple will reside in this city.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
DISPUTE LIKELY TO GO
TOTHE HAGUE TRIBUNAL
Continued from First Page.)

pended. and the second protocol. which
Will provide for reference Of the ques-
tions at issue to The Hague tribunal.
signed
The Washington times., 1902-12-26

The Christmas celebration Of the I'm
manuel Lutheran Church was held in
that church last night A large throng
was present. and an interesting literary
and musical program was given. At the
conclusion OF the ceremonies candy was
distributed to the little ones.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26

A slight FIRE occurred about o'clock
yesterday morning at the home OF Rob
ert Wenzel, 313 North Pitt Street,
caused by an oil lamp. which set fire
TO the parlor curtains. Mr.. Wenzel had
his hands and face severely burned in
attempting 20 extinguish the flames.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26

The members OF the Alexandria police
force yesterday presented Mayor George
L. Simpson with Century clock" ss a
Christmas gift.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-14
HOW HE BECAME PROMINENT.
The UnenviabIe Distinction Acquired by g Facetious Travelling
 Man

"He is quite a prominent man in the neighborhood,' said the village merchant to the travelling man, speaking of a gentleman who had just left the store, relates the Chi cago Inter Ocean.
 What does man have to do to become prominent in this neighbor- hood?" asked the travelling man, grossly, for business was not very good with him that day.
 ''Oh,'' said the merchant, "he may do any one of many things and some times become prominent, or even fa- nous, by doing nothing. like old Hiram Rees, who, by just living for 93 years, has become the oldest man in the township. Some men become prominent by taking prizes at the county fair, some by raising big wheat crops, some by paying their debts, and some by never paying any, thing. I knew a man once who be- came prominent because his wife made good biscuits, and you will be- come prominent in this locality be- cause fired you out of my place for making light of things serious"
 And then he took the travelling man by the ear, led him to the door, and kicked him into the muddy road.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-14
SHUTTING OUT TRAMPS.
Difficulty Experienced by Railroad Contractors with Professional
 HObOes.

'Since the railroads of the north west have quit passing laborers over their roads, a railroad contractor said the other day in Portland, Ore, "a large proportion of the hobo element has been shut out from the construc- tion camps. A few years ago any man who said he desired work would be passed free to the scene of operations and a great many would decline to work when they reached the camp. A gang of men would arrive in the even ing at the boarding cars, with the ap- parent intention of going out with a working crew next morning. They would be given supper, a berth and breakfast, but in the morning they would strike out for some other camp along the line, saying things did not suit them. These same men would reach the next camp and be gladly well comed by the foreman in charge, and the.same programme would be enacted Such tramps have worked injury to the real workingman. who hasto suffer for their worthlessness, and now all men seeking employment on railroads are charged one cent mile to camps. This shuts out the man who is dead broke, but it gives us a better class of workers, as the man who pays his fare to the work is very likely to stay until he earns a stake.''
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-14
BEST OF RUSSIAN SINGERS.
Monks Whose Voices Are Capable of Shattering an Ordinary
 Glass

Russia boasts of the worlds great est choir. It is in the cathedral of Alexander Nevoski, in St. Petersburg, and is attached to convent erected in honor of the patron saint of Rus sia. Its members, of whom there are about 30, are all monks, and are chosen from the best voices in all the Russian monasteries, says a London paper
 When fine singer appears among the novitiates he is sent to the mon astery of Alexander Nevoski, where he is trained as carefully as an opera singer, and remains there doing noth- ing except assisting at the music at mass in the morning and vespers in the afternoon, until he becomes aged, when he is retired on pension. Some of the voices are of marvellous strength and sweetness, and ii. is said that every man i'll the choir can shat ter an ordinary glass into fragments by singing into it, so powerful are the vibrations of his tones.
 The monks are all vegetarians. They never eat meat. The rules of the Russian church forbid them to shave, and their hair is worn like a woman's. Unlike ordinary monks, they are fastidious about their ap- pearance, and put up their hair and whiskers in papers every night, so that they are wavy and curly.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-14
COAL IN NAVAL WARFARE.
The FueI Supply Is Great Factor 1n~ the Success of Our
 Warships.

The problem of naval success in war is problem of coal A fleet cannot op- crate with success if it must limit itself to defensive operations with a home base; it must be ready to strike of fensiveiy in the spot where the stroke will be the most effective, and to do this it must have access to coal supply at widely distributed points.
 The report of Admiral Bradford, chief of the equipment bureau of the navy, shows how we are progressin toward a provision of sources of coal supply. The progress IS, slow, but a gain is being made. We are as yet without proper equipment of coaling stations on our own coast; and while we now have coaling stations on Mex jean and Japanese territory, we have none in Cuba, and none in the direction of Europe. In the Pacific and in Phil ippine waters we shall soon be so well equipped in this line that we shall not be at a disadvantage in the far east. An immense sum has properly been spent in the last fiscal year to deposit American coal at these widely scat tered stations from Pichilinque; Mex ico, through Hawaii, Tutuila and Guam to Japan and the Philippines. Another war would not see our navy so nearly paralyzed by a coal famine. says the Black Diamond, nor so dependent on the friendly offices of another power, as 1t was in the Spanish war.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-14
WAITING FOR THREE NAUGHTs
Superstitious Passenger Pays Two Fares in Order to Get Lucky
 Number Rung Up.


 "Some persons have queer supersti- tions," remarked the communicative conductor to the man on the rear plat form.
 "Some time ago I was doing some short runs on the Midvale avenue branch. A man got in and I spotted him by chance and noticed that his eyes glistened as he gazed up at the register at the front. It stood at s997. His fare ran it to s998. He gave a start when another passenger got in and the bell announced S999. You know we pick up but few from there to the Ridge. I watched him. He was aw- fully nervous. He moved and twitched and once changed sides.
 ''Well, we stopped at the end of the route and still the register said. s999. He came up to me, handing me a nickel and said:
 Ring that up.'
 Why, you paid me- I said. Finally he coaxed me, telling me it was for luck. rang up 5000 and he got off the car, as happy as big sunflower.
 "I have learned since,' said the con- ductor, according to the Philadelphia Record, 'that it's considered lucky to be on car when the register shows a combination ending in three naughts. It's a new hunch''
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-14
MARRIAGE IS A LOTTERY.
shfnese Girls Know Nothing of Their Intended Husbands Until Ac-
 tuaIly Welded.

Marriage is truly lottery to the Chinese girl, for she knows not what she is getting until she is actually married,'' writes Sui Sin Far, in La dies Home Journal. Sometimes it is kind, good husband, an amiable mother in law, and much comfort; sometimes it is a tyrant, mother in-law who is eternally scolding, and a life that is weariness to both flesh and spirit. The ceremonies of be- trothal and marriage cause much trouble and anxiety. The young mans family begin the negotiations. They engage a go-between to call on the girls family and tender pro- posal of marriage. If the young man is considered eligible by the girls parents they consult fortune-teller, who decides whether the betrothal would be proper. If his decision Is favorable the go-between is given a card on which is marked the hour, day, month and year when the girl was born. This is delivered to the young mans family, who in their turn consult fortune-teller. If he also pronounces favorably festival $ held by both families, the betrothal contract is signed, and the bride groom makes a present to the bride of a pair of bracelets, but neither he nor she is present. The betrothal, however, is not considered binding until a pasteboard card has been in terchanged by the families. The bridegroom's family provide two of these cards, one having q gilt dragon on it's face, the other a gilt phoenix. The phoenix card is retained by the young mans family as evidence of his engagement, while the dragon card is kept by the girls family. The betrothal is then complete.'
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-14
A FEW DOMESTIC HINTS.
hold Affairs for Every day Use.

To remove tea stains from china rub with whiting or salt.
 English cooks prefer to bake pump kin and nince pies in individual shells instead of making large pies which must be cut in segments, says the Brooklyn Eagle.
 Ivory that has acquired a brown or blackish tint may be cleaned by. boil ing in solution of rock alum and rain water. The ivory should be kept In the solution for an hour or so, talk ing the pieces out occasionally and cleaning them with soft brush. Place on a linen cloth to dry. By the sim pie process of dampening and then exposing to the rays of the sun ivory may be bleached, if the process is re- peated often enough.
 Every woman who has ever burned her fingers, spotted her gown or ruff fled her temper trying to manipulate sealing wax will appreciate the ingenious little contrivance that is now included in the collec- tion of desk appointments. The sealing wax is run into glass tube which is held slanting upward over the flame until the required amount of wax is heated and then slightly tipped to allow small quantity to fall on the envelope flap of each epistle. The wax does not cool as quickly as with the older fashioned method and therefore there is less need for hurrx.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-14
THE BosToNIANs.

Seats will be placed on sale to-mor- row for Maid Marian" the latest sue cess of De Koven and Smith, as it will be presented by the famous Bostonians on Thursday evening Ut Poli's. The opera is a sequel to Robin Hood, :" and has had marked success in Phil adelphia and Washington. and $ booked for an indefinite run beginning in March at the Garden theater, New York. The Bostonians have spared no expense to make the production ornate, and over 100 singers will be employed in it's presentation. In addition to the well known favorites, Barlabee ani Macdonald, Frothingham, Bartlett and other singers and comedians of note. Grace Van Studdiford and Frances Miller. brilliant sopranos; Belle Harper, dainty soubrette of the Alice Nelson type; Adele Rafter. con- tra1to; Frank Rushworth, tenor. and Allen, Hinckley, basso, will appear. The company has it's own orchestra Of fourteen pieces. under the leadership of :. B. Studley, so that nothing will be wanting to make the production complete. Prices are 25, 50, 75 cents. S1 and $1.5O.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-14
A QUEER WEDDING FEAST.
Although a Greedy Chf1d Fell Into It.

The wedding feast has from time immemorial played an important part in Maoriland. s. Percy Smith, the surveyor general of New Zealand, says Woman's Home Companion, gives this account of one such feast: The guests numbered hundreds, and when the sweetened paste was to be served no dish could be found large enough. Accordin gly a large canoe was brought, cleaned after their by particular fashion, and into this the paste was put. As the null titude sat about it, each dipping in and helping himself with the mussel shells, which they use instead of spoons, a greedy child fell headfrst into the canoe, being entirely im- mersed in the food. Quickly rescued, it was decided it would never do to waste so much good food, so the lit tie one was passed from one to sn- other along the line of guests, who proceeded to lick him over until olaan
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-14
GOT A sEALSKIN COAT.

An amusing story is being told of Boston woman who lost q beautiful seal garment which her indulgent husband had purchased for her i'll Mon- treal for Christmas present. As the story is told the coat was being brought to Boston in a large travelling bag carried by the purchaser As he approached the Canadian-American border he began to have doubts as to whether or not he could persuade the customs officials to pass the garment so he cast about him for some means by which he could evade the payment of the governments dues. A short distance from his seat in the car was 8 we'll dressed woman who appeared to be alone The man went to her and explaining his predicament, asked her if she would be willing to wear the garment as her own over the "line.' The woman agreed and the danger line was crossed i'll safety. As the train approached the Massachu setts line the purchaser of the coat approached the woman, and after thanking her for the trouble to which she had been put, and expressing both the thanks of his wife and himself for her assistance, said that he would not trouble her to wear the coat for any longer time. Much to his surprise, however, the woman failed to recog nize him and insisted that the coat was her own. All appeals from the man were of no avail, and the wearer of the coat finally stated. so it is said, that she knew the man well, and call ing him by name, asked him if he were willing to have it made public that he was trying to evade the pay ment of customs duties in that way. The purchaser of the garment pom dered over the matter for awhile and came to the conclusion that the loss of the sacque would be less annoying than any notoriety, while the woman left the train at Boston resplendent in seal garment intended for the wife of Back Bay man.-Boston Tran ccriDf
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-14
Theatrical
 Fraternal

VAUDEVILLE AT THE JACQU ES.
 It has been said that vaudeville IS variety-that is to say, that variety IS its real essence; and certainly the change from sensational novelty to high class comedy that is the distin- guishing feature of this weeks bill at the Jacques is confirmation of tle statement. The Barrows-Lancaster company, two gentlemen and two la dies. provide the leading feature with a comidetta called Tactics" which admits of some rarely finished acting by the four players who have been tarined in the legitimate schools They are all artistic players, bringing out all the fine points of the comedletfa, which is a sort of satire of the pro cedure in vogue in military circles. Some people may prefer more bolster ous comedy on the vaudeville stage, but. as remarked above, variety is tho essence of vaudeville, and hign class comedy is always a welcome variety to the majority of vaudeville patrons. James O. Barrows is an cid actor of the romantic school, having been lhe first to stage Rider Haggard's "She" in this country, and Edward Lancaster AdS dlSO pIdlSu lOA ALi @ONAS VI the best legitimate comedies of -lIe times. In Miss Hefron and Miss Cari- ton, the ladies of the company. they are artists of similar training, and 1t is small wonder that, since their entry into vaudeville three seasons ago, tHey have won the distinction of being re garded as the legitimate successors Of the Four Cohans. They are backed by some very excellent features in the re- mainder of the bill. notably prominent being the fine singing of the eminent baritone, Spencer Kelly, whose wo'l- derfully vibrant and sonorous voice made a deep impression on the audi ence yesterday. Other capital acts are introduced by Buoman and Adell, Tom Brown, the two Schrodes, Collins and Madall, and Leonard, St Onge and Leonard The yitagraph is likewise q fine feature this week, with it's new and beautiful pictures. Prices are 10 and 20 cents for the matinees, all la- dies 10; evening prices for all, 10, 70 and 30 cents.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-14
RAILROAD IS BLAMED
Citizens Of New Rochelle
 Adopt Resolutions.
PARK AVENUE TUNNEL A NUISANCE.
The Central Railway Managers Held Morally Responsible For Dread- full Carnage and Destruction.
 Quick Action Demanded.

NEW YORK, Jan. 14.-Samuel w. Marvin, chairman of the committee ap- pointed by the mass meeting held at ,New Rochelle Saturday night to con- sider the New York Central tunnel dis aster, has given out the following reso- lutions which the committee had for mulated:
 "Whereas, The citizens of New Ro- chelle, gathered en masse on the 1lth day of January, 1902, to consult to- gether as to their duty in the face Of the awful catastrophe, nearly over whelming, which three days before had fallen upon our fair city, bringing bereavement and mourning to many homes; and,
 Whereas, They, after duly and de- lberately considering the facts and cir cumstances surrounding that horror and recalling the grewsome history of the Park avenue tunnel, including the previous slaughters of Sept. P, 1882, and of Feb. 20, 1891, and taking into consideration it's present condition, did unanimously resolve that the Park av- enue tunnel as it now exists is null sance, unhealthful and unsafe; nui- sance which can be abated and must be abated; and,
 Whereas, They unanimously resoly- ed that the moral responsibility for that dreadful carnage and destruction rests upon the railroad managers be- cause of indifference and false econo- my and therefore placed upon the said railroad managers their condemnation.
 
 appointed by that meeting and by it authorized and empowered to do all and whatever is possible to remedy the wrong, abate said nuisance and bring those found to be responsible for these conditions and that catastrophe to a just sense of same and to prose cute the rights of our citizens before the board of health, the railroad com 1 missioners, the district attorney of New York county, the legislature and l governor and such other constituted authorities as have any power in the premises, do hereby call upon the gov ernor, the railroad commission, the board of health and the legislature to l take immediate action to abate this nuisance and remove this menace.
 We invite neighboring municipali- i ties to cooperate with us to this end" l President Newman of the New. York Central railroad and H. McK. Twom- bly of the board of directors held a conference lasting two hours in the Grand Central station yesterday. f At the conclusion of the conference President Newman said that it had simply been preliminary discussion.
 The state board of railroad commis- Eioners will begin an investigation of the tunnel wreck on Jan. 20. It will be held at the Fifth Avenue hotel in this eity.
 Mayor Low has asked the corporation counsel to investigate the right of the city to name the motive power that shall be used in the tunnel.
 l. The inquest will be begun on Thurs 1 day if all the wounded are out of dan- ger. Coroner Scholer will secure jury of business men of high standing, and the investigation will be searching.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-14
Depths That Divers Reach.

Submarine divers have not yet sue ceeded in reaching 200 feet below the surface with all the advantage of ar nor, air supply and. weights to sink them. The effort has been made to reach wreck in 240 feet of water. The accounts state that at 130 feet the diver began to experience serious trouble. At 200 feet, after suffering terribly, he lost consciousness and was hauled up. Divers cannot work much below 100 feet.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-14
COMPANY A.s CIRCus.

A A. Duchemin. the circus man. who is to direct the mammoth Con- pany A production next week at the Jacques Auditorium, left for New York yesterday, where he is to secure the costumes to be used in the local entertainment. MT Duchemin will return with a wig and makeup man who will assist in preparing the mili- ta1y men for the Hey, Ruber' festi- val. There is no doubt now regard ing the success of the show First of all, the professional part of the per- formance will carry it, anyway. Even q circus of magnificent proportions would score 8 hit with such an array of talent as Company A offers to the amusement-loving public.
 Take the eight Morris ponies, for in- stance The fnely-educated animals have toured this country and Europe and everywhere have made a lasting Impression. The ponies, Banner and ssMadison," the S1O.000 challenge pair. will be seen here in a wrestling speciality, in conjunction with John Hedges, their trainer Charles La yelle's canine wonders, introducing the wonderful diving dog and the leaping greyhounds, will be one of the stellar features of the show
 The Wilson acrobatic trio, just from the "Span of Life'' company, will be certain of another triumph here. The act introduced by this trio is thrilling in the extreme. Other eRnts will introduce a Mexican bulIfght and the Arabian acrobats All these are in- troduced in conjunction with Company As burlesquers.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-14
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Myrtle temple, R. s.
 Court Oregon, F. of A. Rainbow council, Q. Ca F. Comstock lodge, K. of F. Evergreen court, o of X. Court Wolf Tone, F. of 4. Fraternity lodge, I. o. 2. T.. Hendricken council, k. of c. First church Women's club. Nosahogan lodge, I. o. o. +. Brass City lodge, G. U. Q. o. F. Progressive council, o. U. A. M. Pride of the Valley lodge, !. o. o. F., M. U.
 Companion Court Cecilia NJ. Quigley. No 265. I. o. F.
 Friendly league, shorthand, gram mar, arithmetic, dressmaking.
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