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The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-25

At St. Louis the other day Miss Lulu Silence became Mrs. John w. Gaab, and some say there will be no more Silence.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-25

The New York health department is instituting a crusade against the popu- lar headache cures" Doctors have found that while some of these reme- dies are harmless and even beneficial, others are worthless and even danger ous Many of them contain acentane- lid, a drug that is low priced, but so potent in its action on the heart that a five grain dose might be dangerous even fatal-to person affected with ache cure habit is especially prevalent among working girls and women.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-25

DELIVERED BY CARRIERS IN THE CITY { IS CENTS WEEK, 50 CENTS A MONTH,
 a FOR SIX MONTHS, $6 YEAR. THE SAME TERMS BY MAIL.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-25

One of the most peculiar ancestral portraits ever painted is in the posses sion of one of the heirs of the last Due de Laval l-Montmorency, of France, who died in 1851. The picture dates from the time of Louis XIV, and represents the ancestor of the Montmorencys look ing from window of his palace upon a broad sheet of water, upon which floats Noah's ark. By the open door stands a servant in the Montmorency livery, whose gesture serves to announce that M. Noah begs to present his respects to M. le Due. This picture was rainted by the order of a Montmorency, to whom the well-attested age of his illustrious family did not seem sufficient The founder of the house, according to tra- dition, lived in the third century, was converted to Christianity by St Dio- nysius, and died a martyr.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-25

Not long ago convict in a French penal colony who was serving a life sentence there desired to marry one of the women convicts and made applica- ton to the authorities for the necessary permission. The governor of the col ony offered no objection, but the priest proceeded to cross-examine the pris- soner. Did you not marry in France?' he asked. Yes" And your wife is dead?" 'She is.'' Have you any doc ument to show that she is dead?' NO" Then 1 must decline to marry you. You must produce some proof that your wife is dead.' There was pause, and the bride prospective looked at the would-be groom. Finally he said: q can prove that my former wife is dead.' How will you do so?" "T was sent here for killing her. The bride accepted him notwithstanding.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-25

A number of Indianapolis grocers who have for years conducted a meat busi- ness have discontinued the sale of beef and beef products and notified their customers that they will not resume the trade until there is a substantial re- duction in prices. Several butcher shops not connected with grocers have also closed and have refused to buy from the packers, giving as a reason high prices. A movement has been started among the butchers to buy their own slaughtering.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-25
A WAY TO MlYeAJe pour /nCOMe
 FOR LIFE.

A joint annuity can be taken which will protect the last survivor --and the cost is not greatly increased.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-25

IHE WEEKLY JOURNAL, lssued Thursdnys, One Dollar Year.
The news-herald., 1902-11-29

seal, at my Office in the said state and
county, the day and year last above
written.
(SeaD w. G. CROSSMAN,
!, Notary Public, lat, New York Co.
My commission expires March 80,
1903. A
Territory of Arizona,
County of Maricopa, SIS.
l, B. F. McFall, County Recorder in
and for the county and territory afore-
said do hereby certify that the within
instrument was filed for record at 1909
o'clock p. m. this 18th day of October,
1902 ,and duly recorded in Book No.
II of interpretations, Records of Mari
copa County, Arizona, at pages 317 to
800.
Witness my hand and official seal the
day and year above written.
B. F. McFALL,
(SeaD County Recorder.
By A. S. ARTHUR, n
Deputy.
The news-herald., 1902-11-29

o'clock p. m. on this 18th day of Oc-
tober, 1902, and duly recorded in Book
No. IL of interpretations, Records of
Maricopa County, Arizona, at pages
301 to 3O5.
Witness my hand and official seal the
day and year above written.
B. F. McFALL,
(SeaD County Recorder.
By A. S. ARTHUR,
Deputy.
The news-herald., 1902-11-29

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

WERDLNHOFF MINING AND MILL
ING COMPANY.
The Washington times., 1902-05-27
DOiNGS< IN THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
Departure of Mrs. Roosevelt and Family on June to
Mark End of Social Season in Washington.
many Events Cancelled Upon the Announcement of Death Lord
Pauncefote-Mr. Henry Floyd to Spend Summer at
His Home in Surrey, England
Cooke Maxwell Wedding.

The wedding of Miss Nellie Conley
Cooke TO Mr.. Max Carson Maxwell was
celebrated at o'clock last night. at the
home OF the brides mother. Mrs. Cor
nelia A. Cooke. 1912 Fl Street northwest
The parlors were beautifully decorated
with palms and LaFrance roses, and pre-
sented most attractive appearance as
the bridal couple entered, preceded by
two nephews of the bride. Master WILL
lam Francis Redmond, of New York
city, and Master Francis Argo Thomas.
OF this city, who acted as flower boys.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
DR.. Pollard. pastor of the First Baptist
Church.
The bride was handsomely gowncd In
point d'esprit over ivory satin. Her veil
was caught with orange blossoms. and
she carried a magnificent bouquet Of
bride roses.
Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell received the
congratulations OF a large party OF
friends. and a bountiful repast was
served. The bride was the recipient of
many beautiful and costly gifts After
remaining for time to receive the good
wishes of their friends, Mr. and Mrs.
Maxwell departed for an extended trip
to the North. They will be absent for
several weeks, and upon their return
to Washington will reside at 1912 II
Street northwest.
The Washington times., 1902-05-27
A MONUMENT TO STEUBEN.

Shocking may sound American
that nation has been erecting memorials
to its great the Capital City the United States
statues to the officers prominent
and there perpeuate soldiers and
statesmen of other periods the eoun toy but majority
@ latter the result Of private generosity Rocbnbcau me-
H. Just unveiled Is the tribute the memory any heroes
Revolution purchased by the Government States and
ed at the National Capital
is matter for congratuaton therefore,
an Of Frederick the Great has called the fact that
Won Steb Of The PrsSan soldiers came to
country. his lot with the handful people struggling to free them.
selves from monareea oppression spent his private the
cause he had epose and the
@ and land which the Congress finally voted him recognition
No him reared in this CITY y
the Republic whose friend he proved himself when friends were
The bill introduced by Representative proposes an atone
ent for this and speedy passage through both houses wud
be graceful acknowledgment of the debt
American history rich the of yar
eminent services fitting memorials should be not left
the Americans of The century of gratitude
The Washington times., 1902-05-27

come law, very well and with much greater advan-
! tage, be spent here.
From my own personal experience / am able to
| speak with absolute knowledge of the disadvantages
inevitable to any American. as such in his coun-
try, who attempts to follow art as profession. A
governmental standard of excellence and govern
mental recognition of talent. would be the case
were this national conservatory to be founded
would not only tend to remove the stigma which
attaches to any American attempting to make name
for himself musician who respects his art. and
! would furthermore develop productive energy in
this kind of work along all possible lines. 1t would
not only tend to foster but also to create native tai
cnt, both productive and executive and would also, in
my Judgment, materially aid in forming at least the
basis for that national school of music which is i'm
possible without such governmental recognition the
proposed bill would guarantee. and which critics,
commentators. and all those interested in the advance
and development in music an art have been calling
and crying fer for many years past.
The nation points with pride to the achievements
in other branches of educational development of its
children; there is larger. nobler field for the devel-
opment of the higher culture, the great unspoken
thoughts of the nation. than that of the artistic and
properly organized pursuit of music: and this Ma
tona Conservatory would not only furnish the oppor
portunity but also the inducement to the nations
children for achievement in this branch of art to
which the nation might point with pride
The argument that could be raised against the bill
as present outlined. that 1t might tend dwarf in
dvidna and private effort in this branch of art is
it seems to me- faacious. This conservatory would
occupy the same position to general musical instruc
tion postgraduate to collegiate nstruc-
ton, and when the national spirit throughout the
country. aroused to realizing of the advan-
ages nay the necessity. of such school, feel con-
vineed that not only would the number of private it-
stitutions recognized already valuable in this co
try not be diminished. but would be increased so as
to educate up to the proper standard the number of
pupils willing to meet the requirements of artistic
study in this branch of learning laid down by gov
ernment.
The Washington times., 1902-05-27

In regard to the bill now before both houses of
Congress for the establishment of National Con
seratory of Music, would say that | am in entire
sympathy with the measure, and it will have nv
hearty cooperation and support in any and every
way.
After careful study of the provisions of the bill
am convinced that everything may be urged in its
favor, and little if anything, against it. Taking the
provisions of the bill in their broadest and most
prehensive scope, there can, think, be question
that while the art of music, involving it does the
highest development of natural talent and culture is
the latest 10 develop in any civilization, that it is one
of the greatest factors in the refinement elevation, and
general culture of the popular mind and taste in any
community.
| 1t seems almost paradoxca that in q country and
| civilization like own, where the hest obtainable
instruction is to be had in almost every branch of
learning, that, almost alone of all countries should
be willing and content to have these among who
wish to pursue the study of music in its highest
branches go abroad for their education and cultiva
ton. There can be, l think, question that the
country at large has hitherto failed recognize the
enormous value Of the Study Of music as an educa-
tional, cultivatny. and refining influence.
1t seems to me that it is now high time that some
thing defn should be done for music in this country
to place it on the footing. which the other arts and
sciences have already obtained here. and in my judg
ment this can best be done, and perhaps only be
done, by governmental recognition, especially when
we consider that the highest musical results. both
creative and executive have been obtained, and only
obtained in these countries abroad where music has
secured the position ii there holds by governmental
recognition, and because recognized standard of ex
cellence has been set and maintained by government
Looking merely at the practical side of the ques-
ton, it seems to me that the provisions of the bill
have much to recommend them TO the practical side of
our national thought There at present, at a
scrvative estimate. less than fifty thousand Amer
icans now resident in various foreign countries, de-
voting their time to the study of music and art, and
spending in this pursuit many millions of money
yearly which mi 2 if this proposed bill were to be-
The Washington times., 1902-05-27
AMERICAN MUSIC.

The Reginald in behalf of tle establish
nnt OF National Conservatory Music There NAV
be silly objections advanced Congress since
1t Is possible for 11fer sdeack enterprise
bal pyoecnics but believe that has an artistic
will realize the deserving this cause
That there really American school due large
E to the fact that whatever there has this direction has
been individual without identification national auspiees That
there much ability here corner of the c
none Will deny who has appreciation of the remains
for the authorities sanction such proposed
confer upon the musical interests of spirit
agemen which in these days essential results
America should have National Music There
why and single coed why Congress act in the
possible
The Washington times., 1902-05-27
GOSSIP AND CHAT HEARD IN
WASHINGTON HOTEL LOBBIES
Wanton Destruction of Property.

"a peculiar instance OF wanton de-
struction Of property and reckless ox-
penditure of money came within my OBJ
servation out in my State some time
ago." said Mr.. Samuel Bigstaff. last
Light at the New Willard Seventy odd
years ago two robust young men with
their wives migrated to Kentucky. and
when land was cheap secured possession
OF several thousand acres Of young tim
Der land. They had a clearing of sew
ernl hundred acres which produced
an abundance for all their needs. and
they resolved to allow the timber land
to be urdisturbed and the trees to grow,
thinking ii would be a rich legacy to
leave to their children and their chill
drcn's children wi en- the timber should
be large enough to cut. They died and
left the property to their heirs.
Several years ago It came into the
possession of their grandchildren. and
they were anxious to sell 1t and OBJ
fer which they did not consider large
enough. and then conceived the idea
that the land would bring a bigger
price as agricultural land than as TIM
bcr land. Accordingly, they set fire to
and burned the timber on the entire
tract. which had been growing for sixty
years and was part OF the best timber
land IN the State, thus wantonly de-
stroying what their ancestors had been
saving for them for years.
They then sold The property as agri-
cultural land and soon spent all the
proceeds. Now they are practically
they deserve TO be-
The Washington times., 1902-05-27
A Use for Plaza "Bathtubs."

Mr.. Elliott Woods, Superintendent of
the Capitol Building and Grounds, has
turned the great stone urns on the
Capitol eastern plaza into fountains.
The urns flank the statue OF the Father
of His Country north and south, and
have never been put to any use up to
the present time. They were designed
to hold beds of flowers. but plants
placed in them have never thriven, for
some reason.
Not long ago Superintent Woods wrote
to the landscape artist, Mr.. Frederic
Law Olmsted. jr.. son of the Architect
of the Capitol. asking him for a sug-
gestion, and Mr.. Olmsted gave him
the idea of converting the urns into
fountains. They are said to be fitted
admirably to this use. and there can be
no doubt that they will make a hand
some appearance II the water supply
is liberal and the spray design artistic.
Up to the present time the urns have
been referred to somewhat irrevercntly
as bathtubs.
The Washington times., 1902-05-27
Colored Messenger an Artist.

william II. Gaskin. messenger to
Senator Elkins. a colored man. is an
art student OF ability and promise. His
work has attracted much attention
among his friends. He studied several
years at the Normal Art School in Bos-
ton and also at the Massachusetts Insti-
tute OF Technology. He has done good
work as n designer Of art rugs and car
pets and wall papers and also in oil
painting and crayon work.
All OF this was unknown to Senator
Elkins until the other day. when new
picture appeared on the wall of his
committee room. The picture was done
with hard pencil. 1t had the fineness
almost OF steel engraving and the
beauty OF an excellent wood engraving
and was. in fact, an imitation OF the lat
ter. The subject was a little girl look
ing at the pictures In an art gallery.
Senator Elkins saw the picture at
little distance. He is something OF a
connoisseur. but did not detect It's
character.
Where did you get that good en-
gravlng?" he asked OF Mr.. Livingston.
his committee clerk.
He was much pleased when he dis
covered his error. He says that Gas
kin undoubtedly has ability.
The Washington times., 1902-05-27
UNDER THE CAPITOL DOME.
Busy District Committee.

Senator McMillin's committee Is one o.
the busiest at the Capitol. il. indeed. II
does not hold the record for work done
During the last two legislative days Il
has made reports on score or more
bills and amendments. ranging in i'm
and the United States loan to the Dis
trict of Columbia to the amendments
providing for the extensions OF streets.
This is somewhat more than the usual
result of Friday full committee meet
ing. but no week has passed this session
that has not seen at least a few bills
introduced and few reported and one
or two passed by the Senate.
The District OF Columbia Committee is
the only one that finds It necessary to
have regular calendar OF business,
similar to that Of the Senate. The cal
endar Is printed weekly and contains
usually about twenty pages. The calen-
dar for last Fridays meeting contained
seventy-nine Senate bills, telling as to
each exactly Its present position be-
fore the committee, three Senate roso-
Iutions. four joint resolutions. five House
bills. and sixteen amendments to the
District appropriation bills. 1t con-
tained also the names Of fourteen re-
ports. petitions. and other papers be
fore the committee. a two-page index
made it possible to refer to any OF these
l2l different documents.
The committee got through with about
a sixth Of all the matters before 1t.
The Washington times., 1902-05-27
Hawaiians Like Volcanic Eruptions.

I'm Hawaii We pray for Mount Kilauea
to become active. and the more erup-
tions there are the better We like it.
said Mr.. Philip Peck. banker of Hilo
at the New Willard last night. IAN
eruption does no harm." he added
naively.
Don't do any harm? Well. it appears
that Mont Pelee did plenty OF harm"
That was a different kind of an ac-
tivlty from Mount Kilauea. In Hawaii,
where Mount Kilauea has not been dis
turbed for two years, the eruption is
of slight consequence. But 1t is great
sight to see the great lake OF lava boil
over the sides OF the crater and push its
way down into the bowl-like valley
which has been formed by eruptions
more violent In the ages past.
The sight is such an unusual one
that IL causes a great influx of visitors
each year. and that naturally is a good
thing for the island financially. That's
why we like the volcano to be active.
"Kilauea's crater is the largest in the
world. People used to go and sit by its
edge to watch for an overflow Of the
lava. The guides could tell almost to
the minute when these over1ows would
occur.
"In 1882 there threatened a great
eruption. and the natives were afraid
that the town of Hilo would be injured
The Princess Ruth, of the royal family
of Kamehameha, went to the noun
tain down which the lava had begun to
run. With her she carried several
chickens and one or two other animals.
Standing by the edge of the crater. she
threw up her head-she was one of
those imperial looking women. and
weighed about 400 pounds. She called
out, addressing the Hawaiian god:
'Po!ee, you promised never to hurt
Hilo; now come to remind you OF your
promise
with this she threw the chickens
into the lava. The next day the dis
turbance somewhat subsided, and tho
natives attributed to the princess the
credit, OF it,"
The Washington times., 1902-05-27
Death Ends Work.

Mr.. Henry Floyd. the English artist.
who has spent the past two years In
Washington. will sail for Europe We'd
nesday on the Menominee, in company
with Prince Troubetskoy.
Mr.. Floyd commenced a portrait OF
Lord 'Pauncefote last winter. but was
compelled to stop work upon 1t because
of the illness OF his distinguished pa
tron.
The reassuring reports Of the physi-
clan in attendance upon the late ambas-
sador led the artist to remain in the city
later than usual in the hope OF being
able to complete the portrait this spring.
Upon the death OF Lord Pauncefote he
Immediately decided to accompany
Prince Trouhetskoy. 1t being his
annual custom to spend the summer at
his home in Surrey.
The Washington times., 1902-05-27
A Startling Contortionist.

a fourth class postmaster from &
rural district came to Washington tn,
other day to urge his retention in office
and was taken by his Congressman tc
call on the Fourth Assistant The post.
master had been having a very good
time during his short stay in the city
and when he reached the department
and prepared to meet his CHIEF his
nerves were in very bad condition.
Mr.. Bristow has a habit. when work
ing. Of sinking down in his big, low
office chair and arranging his remark
able length OF limb under his desk in
such manner that hardly more than
his head can be seen.
When the rural visitor, who Is n little
fellow. much below the average height.
stepped UP to the desk and with out
stretched hand nervously greeted the
Fourth Assistant, Mr. Bristow smiled
afIably and proceeded 10 untangln him
self.
First he Strengthened up 4 foot or so.
then hunched up in his chair foot or
two more. then united few knots in
his backbone and started in to straight
en- out the amazing tangle beneath the
desk.
Mr.. Bristow Is very deliberate in his
movements, and as he slowly gathered
in the slick and had just about reached
his imposing height of six feet four in
ches. the little visitors nerve could
stand q no longer. Dropping the hand
which he had kept extended during the
contortions of the Fourth Assistant. he
turned to his Congressman and whis-
pered beseechingly:
For Gods sake. is he ever going to
stop getting up?"
The Washington times., 1902-05-27
Missionaries in Palestine.
By WILLIAM E. CURTIS.
In the Chicago Reco-d-Herald.

The missionary question must be
treated more delicately in Palestine
than elsewhere, because converts are sc
few. Since l entered the country al
Smyrna, more than a month ago, nave
heard of not a single Moslem convert To
Christianity and of only two Jewish con
yerts, and / have asked pointed ques-
tions of all the Catholic, Protestant and
Orthodox Greek missionaries have met.
The Protestants and Catholics both
claim converts from the Orthodox
Greeks and from other less numerous
sects that exist here. have not yet
heard O. Greek missionary who has
converted a Protcstant or a Catholic.
and yet all OF them are doing an
immense amount OF preaching to each
other and good work in their hospitals,
schools and other charitable institu-
tions. Their influence is also admirable
in many places toward the improvement
of morals and the advancement OF ciyili-
zation.
We do not know what the country
was before the missionaries came here.
but there has been decided change for
the better since. 4 mission for the
promotion of street cleaning and house
cleaning. for the conversion of the peo-
pie to the use Of soap. towels, bath
tubs and nne-tooth combs would be very
useful. and perhaps might accomplish
great deal If they would begin with the
governor and work down, for the gov
ernor's palace is one of the flthiest
places in all Jerusalem. and its sur
are repulsiye enough to nau-
seato a man with copper insides.
The Jewish quarter is almost imPos-
sible for persons with delicate stomachs.
who are accustomed to pure air, to visit.
1t fairly reeks with stenchcs that are
new and strange. TIE courts within the
houses. the pavements Of the streets
and the living apartments, as far as we
have had the courage to see them, are
unfit for human habitation. One OF
the most prominent Jewish inhabitants. |
1 scholar and philanthropist. ex-
llained that the filthy condition was due
10 lack Of water: that the water |
facilities in Jerusalem were very lin
tied. and that all the supply for the
antilles had TO be brought a long dis
ance in jars upon the heads of women
md children.