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The Washington times., 1902-10-19
KING OF sPAIN's HooD0O.
Mysterious Ring to Which Is Ascribed
Baleful Influence.

Young King Alfonso of Spain. when ne
goes TO church in the cathedral OF Ma
drid. can see, hanging on the breast OF
the statue of the Virgin of Almadeno,
the patron saint Of the city. weird and
mysterious ring which once belonged to
his father.
The superstitious people in Spain
declare that this ring has been the
cause of the death of five members OF
the royal family. Alfonso's father had
the ring made for his first wife, the
beautiful Mercedes. Mercedes was only
eighteen when she married the present
Kings father. and the ring was placed
upon her finger by her husband month
after the wedding. In four months
Mercedes was dead. The King then
gave the ring to his grandmother,
Queen Christina. In a few weeks the
old Queen died and the ring was hand
ed back to her grandson. who gave 1t to
his sister, the Infanta Maria. Within a
few days the infanta was dead. The
ring was now looked upon as a fatal
thing. and the King was urged to de-
stroy 1t. but he laughed at the supersti-
tion of his courtiers and gave the ring
to his sister-in- law. the youngest daugh-
ter of the Duke Of Montpensier The
siri wore tne ring rev weeks and
then died OF gastric fever. Still the
King refused to be moved by the many
condolences and declared that he would
wear the ring himself. He did so. but
three months afterward he also was
dead. The fatal ring then was placed
where 1t is now-hung as votive offer
ing about the neck of the statue of the
Virgin.
The ring Is of gold. heavily chased
and the design Is said to be of wonderful
beauty. OF course. none of the royal
family believe that the ring possesses
any occult powers, but just the same
they would rather have 1t where it is.Z
The Washington times., 1902-10-19
WHERE JOHN BUNYAN PREACHED.
Historic Structure in London Soon to Be
Demolished.

Among the historic London buildings
now marked out for destruction In con-
sequence either of their ramshackle con-
ditions or the fact that their sites are
coveted, there are few more interesting
than a dingy. dilapidated little double
house hidden away in a narrow street In
the center of the slum district of South
wark. The place differs little in appear
ance from the other dingy, dilapidated
little houses around it, except in having
an old-fashioned street lamp overhang-
ing one OF its two doors. but it differs
from them in its history through having
been the chapel where John Bunyan, au-
thor of "Pilgrim's Progress" preached
That is. one half of the building is given
up to Bunyan's old chapel The other is
the place where the preacher and his
followers hid when either the repre-
sentatives of the crown or that part of
the public with whom the Baptists were
unpopular were engaged in hunting
them.
To. visit this historic little structure
involves long ride on an omnibus down
into the East End of London. and a good
deal of poking about IN search OF Great
Suffolk Street"-which isn't great in
any sense-where the former chapel
stands. II is locked with a paddock, the
key of which is in the keeping of an
old woman who lives in the little shant,
opposite Long after John Bunyans s
time his chapel was turned into a poor
mission room, and it's walls are now
covered with religious texts and faded
pictures of Bible scenes. 1t is all grimy
and dingy now. and the floor is COW
cred with litter. In the center yawns
the old baptistery. where once the con-
verts were immersed. and a sort of gall
lery stretches all round. 1t is quite evil
IDENTIFY in the last stages of decay, and
will not give the "housebreakers'
much trouble, but 1t is rather interest
inc to stand aside and think how ofteI
the author of THE Holy War and
The Life Of Mr. Badman'' must have
looked on these same walls two and
quarter centuries ago.-Baltimore Amer
lean.
The Washington times., 1902-10-19
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT
AGAIN IN THE SADDLE
Took Two Mile Ride, Ac-
companied by Daughter.
EXPECTS TO CAST VOTE
Chief Executive Will Visit Oyster Bay
in November-Few Callers
Yesterday.

For the first time since his enforced
return from the Northwestern tour a
month ago. the President was able to
take horseback ride yesterday after
noon. He left the temporary White
House at 4:30 O'Clock, accompanied by
Miss Ethel Roosevelt. and attended by a
military orderly. The President rode
his splendid jumper. Bleistein. and his
daughter was mounted on her moi Sc.
Jocko. The ride was to Rock Creek
Park, and continued until dusk.
Determined to Vote.
Though the President will not be able
to visit Princeton next Saturday as tho
guest of ex-President Cleveland at The
installation of Prof Woodrow Wilson az
president of Princeton University. he is
confident that he will be able to &C to
Oyster Bay to vote. He has planned to
leave here Monday, November 3. and
spend two nights and day at Sycamore
Hill. Secretary Cortelyou and Assist
ant Secretary Loeb will accompany him.
the former voting at Hampstead, L. l..
and the latter at Oyster Bay.
Returning November 5, the President
will stop in Philadelphia, to be present
At the memorial service of the Grand
Lodge Of Pennsylvania. at Masonic Tenn
pie. Mrs. Roosevelt will return here at
the same time and. according to the
present plan. will move at once into the
White House. The new office building
for the Presidents use, at the west end
of the White House grounds. is nearly
ready for occupancy. The furniture has
been placed in position and the cleo
trical connections of the telegraph room
are about complete.
There we're fewer callers than usual
at the temporary White House yester-
day. and the President was able to give
his time almost uninterruptedly to pub
lie business.
A delegation Of North Dakotans was
received. They were G. A. r. visitors,
dozen In number, and were accom-
panied by several ladies. J. c. Gipson.
department commander. introduced the
members of the party. A basket of
enorm ous Irish potatoes was left at the
White House as evidence of what North
Dakota can do in the way of food prod
ucts-
The Washington times., 1902-10-19
DANCERS NARROW ESCAPE.

ALBANY, Oct. 1s.-The Boston store,
Tower & Brooks proprietors. one Of the
largest drygoods stores in Albany, was
destroyed by fire tonight. Leaderman
Ward. of Truck No. /, fell from the roof
of the building and was killed. At the
time Of the fire a dancing class of $50
members was holding an assembly, and
the members had a narrow escape
through the scuttle to the roof and over
the roofs of adjoining buildings. The
fire was caused by an explosion. of gas.
The damage will be more than $75 900.
The Washington times., 1902-10-19
MR.. CHANDLER DYING.

The condition of W. E. Chandlee, who
has been i'll at his home, 1928 Vermont
Avenue northwest. for seven weeks, was
reported to be unchanged last night
He is dangerously i'll, and his attending
physicians entertain no hope of his re-
covery. Mr.. Chandlee is seventy. years
OF age, and today is the forfy-fourth an
niversary of his wedding to Miss Martha
Finley, of Pennsylvania
The Washington times., 1902-10-19

fort. Nautilus is not disproved, and the
economists II told you So is perhaps
only postponed. But in the grand result
medical science has played a leading
role. AT least the increase OF popula-
tion has been due to 1t through the great
decrease of mortality, and particularly
OF infant mortality.-AmerIcan Medicine.
The Washington times., 1902-10-19

The Superintendent of Sewers has
prepared the form of advertisement,
plans and specifications for the con-
struction of a portion of the low area
trunk sewer. He has forwarded the
same to the Commissioners and has
asked that 1t be published as requTed
by law.
The Washington times., 1902-10-19
TROLLEY LINE THAT
COLLECTS NO FARES
Its Presence Here Discover
ed by John Mitchell.
NO PAYMENT REQUIRED
Route Extends From Pennsylvania
Ave, to Sixth, to Louisiana Ave,
to Fifth, to G Streets.

Although 1t Is fact not generally
known to the local travelling public,
Washington has one street car line
which carries passengers without money
and without price. Rich and poor, ola
and young, the strong and the weak, are
privileged to ride upon this line with
out payment CT fare.
This road extends from Pennsylvania
Avenue up Sixth Street. thence on Louis
lana Avenue to Fifth Street. on Fifth
Street to G Street. and over the entire
route, about third of a mile in
length, anyone is privileged to ride free.
Notwithstanding this fact. the road is
the least patronized of any in Washing
ton Still it maintains service and
runs one car at regular intervals. 1t is
a part of the old lexington and North
Capitol Street line, merged with nu-
merous other lines into the Washingto-
Traction Company
No Fares Collected.
The one car on this line carries
full train equipment. comprising con-
ductor and motorman. Practically tho
only duty of the conductor is to collect
transfers from persons who obtain them
on the lines which meet at Fifth and G
Streets, but he collects neither fares noi
transfers from persons who desire to
ride from Pennsylvania Avenue and
Sixth Street to Fifth and G Streets.
You have very good street car sys-
tenn in Washington" remarked John
Mitchell. president of the United Mine
Workers Union, to friend the other
day as he rode down from the White
House on a Pennsylvania Avenue car.
II have discovered that you have one
line here which permits all its passengers
to ride free"
You've discovered something I've
never been able to find in my years Of
residence here; they always collect fare
from me on all lines" replied his friend.
Mr.. Mitchell Surprised.
"Oh. but there is such line con-
tinued the president of the miners union,
for 1 have ridden on It. Ten days ago
when l was here had that privilege.
The Washington times., 1902-10-19
MINOR MUNICIPAL
MATTERS OF INTEREST

On recommendation of the Superin-
tendent of Police. Private D. J. Garvey
has been fined one days leave of alb
sence for leaving his beat unnecessarily
while on duty.
The Washington times., 1902-10-19
Notions.

Extra Large White and Smoked
Pearl Buttons: the latest shapes;
usually soc: dozen. Csc
1000 Fancy Pearl Dress Slides;
usually 25c each. Sale price -. &c
Brainerd G. Armstrong; 50-yard
Black and Colored Spool Silk. .42c
500 Fancy Pearl Dress Slides; usual
ly 12Rc; each. Observation-Disclosures sc
35c Heavy Fur Swansdown. yard .25c
Fine Ball Pearl Buttons; the 12kc
kind. for. dozen. .............5 &c
~ dozen Agate Buttons for. ... 4c
10yard pieces English Tape. .... sc
% Gold-eye Needles. es................1c lie
5-yard pieces of er-stitched
Braid ....................
Book Pins. Fer paper er..............3c
Non twist Tape, bunch. &c
24-yard pieces Twilled Tape. sc
Cabinet of 200 Assorted Hairpins. sc
CameIs- back Hooks ard Eyes. box.5c
Tubular Shoe Laces. dozen. .......3c
12c Kleinert Dress Shields. -. .7hc
Clark's O. n. r. Darning Cotton.1%c
10c Non-tw!st TaDe. bundle. &c
10c Bone Collar Button; dozen. &c
The Washington times., 1902-10-19
B. RICH's SONS,
Hieh-grade Footwear.
Ten-one F-Cor. 10Th.
%. & B." Oil Stoves, $3.50

AS this advertisement was being writ
ten we received a specisl lot Of the
well-known Brightest and Best Oil
Stoves.
Costs one cent an hour to heat a
large size room.
Solid brass front-extra large wick
outside parts aluminium finished
Guaranteed to give satisfaction Per-
fectly odorless-
Special price tomorrow, $3.50.
The Washington times., 1902-10-19

The roadway on the south side of
Mount Vernon Square will be widened
and paved, at an estimated cost OF
81 ,46l.75. chargeable to the current ap-
preparation for repairs to streets.
The Washington times., 1902-10-19

DR.. F. P. Vale. chairman of the Board
of Police and Fire Surgeons, has for
of the attendance of members of the
board upon the sick of the two depart
ments, and has recommended an allow
ance of time over thirty days to the
following: W. E. Stewart. S. J. Browne,
w. L. Caron. j. H. Mertz, Charles
Hooper, Dennis Lotus, W. T. Wannell,
A. Stenhouse. J. E. Sears, G. B. Bells,
]. n. Fifield. L. E. Wright No. /, R.
Stewart. H. NJ. Smith. A. Fennelly, J..
A. Englehart, S. D. Edwards and H. W.
Cover.
The Washington times., 1902-10-19

Similar action has been taken by the
Computing Engineer for certain work to
be executed by the Surface Division un-
der the assessment system.
The Washington times., 1902-10-19

The Superintendent of Insurance has
requested the Commissioners to obtain
from the Corporation Counsel an opinion
on the right of fraternal beneficial as
sociat;ons to scale down their death
losses under certain conditions.
The Washington times., 1902-10-19
"If they're Rich's Shoes
they're proper"
Ten-one F-Cor. 10th.
Entire Building. Phone .'one-afty."

Again we call attention of
particular people to our un-
precedented showing of wo-
mems evening, reception and
wedding footwear, including
the new handmade lace-eov-
cred effects with dainty and
exquisite buckles and bows
and the handsome styles in
carriage and boudoir foot
wear.
The fashions III this line
are as in all others, exclusive
and distinctive, being the
creations of famous Ameri-
can makers who are really
the style arbiters in this
country, and that means the
style arbiters of the world,
for it is well-known fact
that America leads in the
production of fine footwear.
That Rich's supply nearly
all of those in social life with
footwear and that our styles
are the only correct style to
be had in this city is also a
well-known fact.
The same completeness is
to be seen here in walking
and street shoes for men and
women in footwear for all
sports. such as riding, hunt
ing, shooting, golf playing,
etc.-and in surveying boots
and boots adapted for those
who take part in expeditions
of forestry department of.
the government.
Special footwear for
nurses. for buffers, footmen,
and hell boys. Footwear for
nurses and housemen with
elkskin soles and rubber
heels. "Red Cross" Shoes
for nurses, such as are used
at the leading sanitariums
and hospitals in the country.
1t will be an object lesson
to you to see our stock if you
have not already seen it.
J. RICH's SONS,
High-grade Footwear.
Ten-one F-Cor. 10Th.
The Washington times., 1902-10-19
Mr.. Mitchell Surprised.

''Oh. but there is such line con-
tinued the president Of the miners union,
FOR l have ridden on II. Ten days ago
when was here had that privilege.
The Washington times., 1902-10-19


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The Washington times., 1902-10-19
$500 Umbrellas, 9Se

An extraordinary offering Of Genuine
Piece-dyed Umbrellas. 26-inch, close
rolling. steel rod. and Paragon frame A
great variety Of exceptionally fine han
dies. including silver-trimmed princess,
bone, carved ivory, lockwood, and FIR
wood. the latter silver trimmed. Worth
up to s2-for CSC.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-07
British People Have Day of Thanksgiving and Rejoicing
INDIAN TROOPS ID REMAIN
If King Continues to Improve He Will be Moved on Board the Royal Yacht by the Last of
 the Month.

London, July 6.-King Edwards pro gress tonight continues good. It is said that if his improvement proceeds at the present rate, he probably will, by the end of the month be well enough to be transferred to the royal yacht in South ampton.
 A bulletin posted at o'clock this morn ing said:
 ''The Kings progress continues to be in every way satisfactory"
 Soon after the bulletin was issued Queen Alexandra and Princess Victoria visited Marlborough house, where they attended divine service with the Prince and Princess of Wales. The Queen stay ed within Buckingham palace for the rest of the day. Most of the churches in the United Kingdom celebrated today the announcement that King Edward was out Of danger with informal thanksgiv- ing services, special music and the sing ing of the national anthem.
 The government hastissued orders that the Indian and colonial troops now in London shall postpone their departure indefinitely. These orders are due to the strongly-expressed desire of the Indian troops especially to see the King before they return home, and they also indi- cate an intention to retain the troops here until the coronation. The colonial and Indian troops will participate in the reception to be given Lord Kitchene, when he arrive1 in England, about the 12th instant.
 The Lord Mayor of London. Sir Joseph Daimsdale. received letter tonight from Sir Francis Knollys, private secretary to the King to the effect that his majesty had commanded him to convey to all concerned his gratifio ation at and warm thanks for the energy and foresight which made the Kings dinner to the poor on Saturday such a great success, and to repeat how sincerely his majesty regretted his inability to be present and how touched he was by the loyal and kindly feelings so universally displayed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-07
VATICAN WANTS COMPROMISE.
Striving to Satisfy Washington and
 Yet Relieve the Holy See.

Rome, July 6.-The vatican is striving to find a compromise between satisfying the desires of Washington as set forth by Judge Taft, Governor of the Philip pines, and relieving the Holy See of di- rect responsibility for the withdrawal of the friars from the Philippine archi- pelago.
 Several plans to this end have been dis cussed by the vaticsn authorities. The most acceptable of these Is that the gen. erals of the four religious orders con ceined having been informed of Wash ingtons request. shall themselves order withdrawal of their dependents, who now number about 800. This plan would necessitate a letter from the general of each order to Governor Taft pledging the writer to this action or the insertion of a clause in the contract between Judge Taft and the vatican that steps to this end will be taken immediately by the friars when they are aware of the wishes of the United States. The vatican would thus be under no ooium. the Pope merely accepting an accomplished fact.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-07
BERLIN BoERsE.
Values Were Generally Better Main
 tained-Eooms Firmer.

Berlin July 6.-Transactions on the Boerse last week were light, but values generally were better maintained Owing to the fact that new money from the semi-annual interest payments is seeking investment German loans were slightly hrmer. Some foreign rents improved; i; Italians advanced upon home orders, while Portuguese were the most active Russians and Argentines were better
 lndustrials were irregular Irons were mostly higher upon reports of American purchases of German iron. Coal shares were partly lower and machinery and electrical shares were down. Shares of the Hamburg-American Steam Packet Com pany and of the North Lloyd line were sold steadily from Hamburg and each lost 1 point. Canadian Pacifics were bought for New York account ad- vencing 2.50.
 Money rates have been reeeding since the settlement. The unusually heavy dis counts of tn Richsbank are not connect ed with trade or the demands of the Boerse, but are due to mortgage pay ments and the requirements of the gov ernment. It is expected that discounts will recover rapidly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-07
PRATT CITY

Pratt City, July 6.-(Specia1.) .)-Mr. AL bert Hurley and Miss Annie Harden were married Thursday evening at the home Tor performed the ceremony and 1t was very quiet affair.
 The Rev Mr. Dumlingson of Thomas will occupy the pulpit of the Presbyterian church this morning in the absence of the pastor, Rev. Frank Marston.
 Professor Trump of Tuscumbia will speak in the evening on the subject of missions. He is a representative of the students volunteer missionary cam paign.
 MT. James A. Kirk left the city yester- day to be gone until Monday.
 Miss Emma Edwards of Blountsville, Ala, is the guest of Miss Matte Miller.
 MT. William Townsend of Blocton is the guest of his sister, MT. J. C. De- Lacee.
 Miss May Cockerell of South Carolina arrived in the city yesterday. She is visiting at the home of her brother, MT. W. O. Cockerell. on East Highlands.
 MT. Dave Gwillim and two little daugh- ters, Annie and Gertrude, and Miss Gladys Woodman left yesterday for Salt Creek, Tenn, where they will visit rela- tives.
 Miss Pearl Sullivan and MT. Oris Sulli- van of Shelbyville, Tenn, are visiting at the home of their sister. Mrs. Thomas Wagner.
 The fire alarm was turned in last night at-7 o'clock. The fire was at Ida Station and was caused by the explosion of a lamp, but was soon extingufshed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-07
EXAMINATIONS CONTINUE.
Gardner Did Not Intend to Reflect on
 Fairness of Court.

Manila, July 6-The cross-examination Of Maj. Cornelius Gardner, Governor of Tayabas province, Luzon, by the board which has been Investigating the charges of cruelty. etc. brought by the major against American officers and soldiers. has been completed.
 The board has formally demanded the production by Major Gardner of testi- mony as to the alleged hostility of the military authorities in the Philippines to the civil government. Major Gardner has promised to answer this demand July '. He testified that he had not intended to reflect upon the fairness of the court and that the recorder had not to his knowl- edge interferred with his witnesses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-07
CHICAGO HEAVY
 LOSER FROM FIRE
THREE BUILDINGS DESTROYED AND FOR AWHILE IT LOOKED AS IF WIDESPREAD DEsTRUc- TON WAS CERTAIN.

Chicago July 6.-Fire today destroyed the buildings at SO5-s and S11-13 Wabash avenue, causing losses aggregating over $325,000. For a time the fire threatened widespread destruction, as it was only through the utmost efforts of the firemen that the flames were prevented from spreading to the department store of Sic gel, Cooper & Co.,, fronting on State street, and separated from the burning buildings by only narrow alley. Much excitement was caused among the guests at the Auditorium Hotel just across Wabash avenue from the burning build ings, and at the Auditorium Annex The guests were aroused from their slum- bers at o'clock in the morning when the fire had gained such headway that it threatened other buildings in all direc- tions. On the Wabash avenue side the flames belched out into the avenue so fiercely that it was considered unsafe for trains on the elevated loop to pass, and for over two hours all traffic on the structure was suspended.
 The principal losers are the Kuntz-R Rem Ter Company, saloon and restaurant. $60,- coo. insured Thomas Chalmers, $60,000 insured; Henry Bosch & Co.,, paints and wall paper, S125000 insurance s110000; George F. Moore Moulding Company, $15,- coo; Thomas Mordock, owner of the building, $40O00, insured
 The fire originated in Bosch & Co.'S basement and had burned up to the sec ond floor before an alarm was turned in Explosion followed explosion in this building, and many of the iron shutters were blown from their easements and fell into the street
 Following a severe explosion that oc- cured at 9:10 o'clock the side wall of the building at 307-9 Wabash avenue top- pied over on the Kuntz-Remler Company building, crushing the smaller structure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-07

Hagar in Belle Ellen for ten days past. returned home today.
 MT. Edgar l.. Mitchell returned today from Tuscaloosa, where he has been for several days. Miss Virginia Mitchell will remain in Tuscaloosa some time visiting her friend, Miss Jennie Morris.
 The monthly meeting of the society of United Charities will be held Monday af- ternoon at the residence of Mrs E. NJ. Owens.
 The Rev. George W. Read. pastor of the First Methodist church preached his last sermon for today as he leaves this coming week for the east to be gone month or more
 Quarterly communion was held at the Presbyterian church this morning. Pre- paratory services were held Friday and Saturday in which the pastor the Rev MT. Craig was assisted by the Rev J. W. Orr of Ensley