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The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-16
w. III. Wall.

w. H. Wall died at his home No.
Ala Anderson street, west, yesterday
morning, after an illness of several
months. Prior to the time that his ILL
ness caused him to discontinue active
service he was connected with the city
government In the position of sani-
tary inspector. He was also at one
time member of the fire department
though before entering that work he
had served in the position that ne oc-
cupied at the time of his death.
Mr.. Wall is survived by his wife and
one child, boy of tender years. The
funeral will take place to-day at $3.50
o'clock. The services, to take place
in the Lawton Memorial, will be con-
Quoted by Rev. w. A. Nisbet, pastor
of Westminster Church. The funeral
will be attended, either in a body or
by representatives, by the following
lodges, of which the deceased man was
a member: Haupt Lodge, Odd Fell
lows: Myrtle Lodge, knights of Pyth-
las: the Junior Order of United Amer
lean Mechanics, the Order of Ameri-
can Firemen, and Savannah Company,
Uniform Rank. knights of Pythias.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-16
The Cblnsse csristiaa Convert.


Perhaps the one dominating trait Ia
Chinese character a. q striving Tor the
maintenance 81 dignity and self-con-
troll. The man most 70 b. admired Is
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-16
Passed Third Reading.

London, Dec. 15.--The education bill
passed It's third reading to-day in the
House of Lords.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-16

began. A German resi-
dent and two servants at San Estoban.
three miles from Puerto Cabello, were
killed in the Smelling of the fort.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-16

Portland. Ore, Dec. i5.-Sol Hirfch.
ex-unitsd states minister 20 Turkey,
died hers to-dsy.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-16
Miss virginia Hack, Thomson.

Thomson, Ga. Dec. 15.-Miss Vir-
ginia Hack, aunt of Rev. George w.
Duval. died at the Methodist parson-
age here last night. She was over 20
years Of age, and had been IN for
more than year, having been strlclx-
en- with paralysis on Dec. II, last year.
She was a estimable lady. Her re-
mains viii be taken TO Augusta for in
terment.
The Washington times., 1902-12-28
LOCAL NASONS GUARD
AGAINST VANDALISM
Memorial Bridge Cornerstone
to Be Removed.

Vandals. either of the souvenir-seek-
ing type or those who destroy simply 5sr
the love Of 4. wiz not be given an CD
portunity to deface the cornerstone OF
the projected Memorial Arch Bridge II
loca. masons can prevent It.
Application has been made to Col
Theodore A. Bingham. superintendent OF
Public Buildings end Grounds. for per-
mission to have the stone removed to
Lafayette Square until It is ready to oc-
cupy Its final resting place. 1t is now
in much exposed position on the site
OF the new Department Of Justice build
Ing, at the corner Of Madison Place and
Pennsylvania Avenue.
The stone is said to be one Of the
finest pieces # caring ever turned out
by local masons. 1t represents the com
bined efforts Of some Of the most caps
bic men in the Stone Cutters Union and
is looked upon by them with pride It is
mammoth in Eize and has attracted a
great deal OF ac,ention in its present
conspicuous pCaltion.
1t has always been the practice Of the
Journeymen stone Cutters Union to
claim the privilege OF carving the cor
nerstone 20 buildings Of prominence.
which have included in the past the
United States Capitol. the Washington
Monument and other imposing struct
ures.
A year ago. when Barry Buckley on
behalf Of the Business Mems Associa-
tion. went to Chicago and succeeded in
having Washington named as the en-
campment city for the gathering Of the
Grand Army Of the Republic in October.
work was begun on the stone. It was
dedicated encampment week with appro-
pirate ceremonies. at which Gen. Ell
Torrance, commander-i -in-chief of the
Grand Army OF tho Republic, and other
prominent men took part.
Since that time the stone has remained
at the corner designated, but q Is the
desire Of those interested in It TO have Il
placed in the Lafayette Park. where il
will be under the eye OF one OF Colonel
Bingham's watchmen.
The Washington times., 1902-12-28
OPPORTUNITY FOR SAVING
BY MEN IN THE ARMY

There is at ieast one respect in which
the enlisted rlen OF the United States
Army have a marked advantage over the
commissioned officers. This is the chance
given them by tAe Government TO in
vest their savings with the best possible
security. and where they will be allow
ed per cent interest It almost means
that the enlisted men Of our army can
obtain at par as much security as is
given TO the holder Of a United States
Government bond. bearing per cent in
terest, and selling In the market as high
as 1876. In his report, Secretary Root
calls attention 70 this scheme for the
promotion Of individual economy in the
army. The act OF May rs. 1872. obligez
the Government to act practically as a
savings bank for the enlisted men. Tn
der this act the soldiers may deposit
their savings IN sums OF not less .haD
So with paymasters, and on all de-
pcsits Of not less than $50. which are
allowed TO remain undrawn for six
months or longer. the Government is to
pay interest at the rate OF per cent
per annum.
The bill was adopted in order 10 en-
courage the men to sayo something OF
their pay As they were often stationed
far away from savings banks. or might
be rapidly moved from one point to an
other. 1t was 4 good idea 10 allow them
10 make deposits with Uncle Sam. The
table which Secretary Root gives in his
report shows how well the men apore-
ciate this opportunity to save money
which would otherwise have probably
been spent TO no purpose. During the
fiscal year ended June 30. 1902. there
were SO.SSS separate deposits made. and
the aggregate amount OF deposits was
1880 .25O.66. These figures were smaller
than those for 1900 o. 1901. but the rea-
son for this Is found In the decrease n
the size OF the army. as Is shown by the
statement that in the year 1902, IO4. .IO9
men were paid their deposits on dis
charge. against less than 1000 in 1901
and 2'.5u In 1900. In the four years
from 1888 the aggregate amount thus
deposited was 2lO,s11 ,OS6.74. while the
paid out in that time amounted
TO 1874, ,5I460. The interest paid in the
four years was 1886. 7O1 o. The Paymas-
ter General reports that on the s0th day |
Of June. 1902, there was standing TO the |
credit Of The enlisted men no less than |
the very tidy sum Of 1929, ,244.si.
The Washington times., 1902-12-28

Secretary Root recommends that this
privilege be also extended TO officers,
and he gives some good reasons for his
views. II may ba argued that the off,
GERS receive salaries sufficiently large
to allow them TO invest in other things.
and that when Uncle Sam can borrow
money in the vicinity Of per cent Il is
not fair TO ssk him TO pay officers dou-
bic that rate on their deposits. But this
objection could be met by limiting the
amount 20 reasonable sum. Even II
no limit could be placed on the amount
that could be deposited. provided It did
not-2xceed an officers salary. Il is a
question n IT. would not be good busi-
ness policy IN the end for Uncle sam
to thus foster a spirit OF saving among
his commissioned officers. 1t would give
them a sufficient return on their savings.
so that the conservative at least would
not become involved in business affairs
that would take their attention away
from their army work
The Washington times., 1902-12-28
Ancient Law Provided Hang
ing, Disemboweling, and
Quartering for High Trea-
son-HoW This Crime Is
Regarded in America.

the member for Galway will be theoreti-
cally speaking In danger OF these penal
tics in the event OF conviction. More
over, n condemned TO capital punish
ment his execution would. according to
statute, have to take place in public.
instead of IN private
! 1t is probable. however. that the court
will deal leniently with the former
colonel Of the Irish TransvaaI brigade.
and that no advantage will be taken
Of the terrible barbarities provided by
the act OF 1851. under which he is ap-
parently to be tried. In all probability
he will escape with a forfeiture OF fran
chise and ipso facto his seat in parIia-
ment, and a term OF Imprisonment.
which is almost certain to be abbreviat-
ed by an act Of clemency on the part
OF the crown.
The last trial on the charge Of high
treason in England took place Just
twenty years ago, when MacLean was
tried at Reading by a court presided
over by Lord Chief Justice Coleridge.
assisted by Baron Huddleston. for shoot
ing at the late Queen Victoria as she
was leaving the railroad station at
Windsor. He was acquitted on the
ground II insslity, and ordered TO be
confined - criminal lunatic at Broad
moor Asylum during her majesty's
pleasure"
The Indictment against him was for
high treason, which must not be con-
founded With The so-calIed treason fell
ony' for which the Fenian dynamiters
were sentenced to penal servitude for
life in 1887 Previous 20 the case OF
MacLean there was that OF William
Smith o'Bris1. y. P. who was tried for
high treason IN September. 1s4s. at Clon-
mel. In Ireland. found guilty OF tie
charge and sentenced by the lord chief
justice to be hanged, afterward behead-
cd. and then quartered.
The Queens Mercy.
The Queen. however. commuted this
terrible sentence passed upon the leader
or the ssnguinsry encounter between the
insurgents and the police. known as the
Ballingarry ARRAY. TO one Of penal servi-
tude for life, and some fifteen years
later he was pardoned and allowed 10
return home from Australia. 10 which
he had been deported. Some eight years
earlier the Chartist leader Frost was in
dicted for high treason. but had the
capital sentence pronounced against him
eommuted. and was afterward pardoned.
Indeed. the last cases OF execution for
high treason we're those OF the so-ealIed
Cato Street conspirators in the year
1870. who It may be remembered we're
arrested when about to murder the
members Of the cabinet. a crime which
was to be followed by the assassination
OF King George. They met death on the
gnilows. but we're spared the ignominy
OF disemboweling. beheading. and quar-
tering- Nor is there any instance Of
these barbarous practices being resorted
to in cases Of high treason IN Great
Britain since the eighteenth century.
There is small prospect Of the member
from Galway being cut up II convicted.
EX-ATTACHg.
The Washington times., 1902-12-28
THE EASTERN QUESTION.

DR.. John W Foster. eK-secretary OF
State. is 10 deliver two lectures on the
Eastern question before the School OF
Comparative Jurisprudence and Dlplom-
acy OF the Columbian University. The
first will be on The China Japan War
and Its Results and will be delivered
Monday. January 8; the second lecture
en- The Spanish War OF 1898; It's Re-
suits In the Orient" will occur Monday.
January y. Both OF these lectures will
be In University Hall. Fifteenth and II
Streets. from 4:20 until $3.50 on the days
named. and will be open TO the public.
The Washington times., 1902-12-28

says he has decided TO have II removed
next summer and the square en- which
II stands laid out in town lots. Mr.. Nc
Fadden says he cannot AFFORD to leave
land so admirably situated stand as a
bin OF expense, whereas II the mound
was removed the land could be disposed
OF at fancy figures.
This mound is one Of the largest Of
those known to have been built by men
OF prehistoric age and Is covered with
large forest trees. II is supposed 20
have been used by a race OF aborigines
as a burial ground, as numerous skeIe-
tons have been found by excavations
made in IT,
The Washington times., 1902-12-28
EXPERT TO INVESTIGATE

II has been decided by - Off
cials Of the United States Marine
Hospital Service to send an expert 10 the
coast Of the Gulf OF California IN Mexico
10 investigate the reports OF the appear
ance OF plague among the immigrant
Chinese there No one has vet been
designated for the mission.
Authentic reports have been receivad
by the service OF the appearance OF the
dreaded disease among the peoDIe
named Pio
The Washington times., 1902-12-28
PRE- HISTORIC MOUND
MAY SOON BE REMOVED
Owner More Interested in Town Lots
Than in Aboriginal Research.

MOUNDSvILLE, W. Va. Dec. 81
There is fear that the historic mound
from which McundsviIle received its
name VIII soon be thing Of the past
unless some movement is made to
save It.
G, 6. McFadden. owner Of the mound.
The Washington times., 1902-12-28
Basement Floor.

The Tables devoted TO Bric-a-brac
will be the leading feature. Pieces
that were 49c are TO go on the 25c
tables Pieces worth 75c are to be
on the 49C table. The T5C table is 10
contain erstwhile 81 pieces. while
the SSc table viii contain Vases.
Urns, Jars, Bvsts, and Figures worth
uD 10 So
The Washington times., 1902-12-28

Yesterday we closed the
biggest week since the estab-
hshment Of tire Rich shoe
store. The growth of this
business is most encouraging.
From a most humble begin
ming 1t has increased to won
drous proportions.
1t Is all the more Of a sat
lsfaction-tEis growth-be-
cause of the prophecies when
we opened across the way of
many shoe merchants of our
immediate collapse.
And when we began to
show novelty footwear in
complete assortments then
they vehemently declared
that our faiigre was certain.
While not craving the
credit, IT is fact that be-
cause Of this stores progres
slveness II Is no longer neces-
saTy for particular people
and those who follow fash:o,
closely to send to New Yorl,
for the correct fashions IA
footwear-fOr the distinctive
and exclusive styles which
have been approved by fash
ION settlers.
Their showing here has
been simultaneous with their
showing in the leading shops
Of the metropolis. And our
varieties have been equally
comprehensive.
This not only applies to
street footwear, but to even
ing, wedding, reception, car
riage, shooting, hunting. rid
ing, goliing. and fencing
footwear, which at all times
are shown here in a most
complete assortment.
B Rich's Sons,
High-grade Footwear,
Ten-one +, Cor. 10th.
The Washington times., 1902-12-28
Second Floor.

The tables on this floor will con-
tain Dress Goods which will be cut
in waist and dress patterns: Dress
trimmings. Laces. and Innings,
which may be included. And here
are Table Linens, Towels. Bedwear,
etc--all at reduced prices.
The Washington times., 1902-12-28
IF they're Rich's Shoes
they're proper.
Ten-one +, Cor. 10th.
Entire Bldg.
Phone "one-hity."

The social season at the
National Capital is now fair
ly at Its height. 1903 will be
ushered in with one contin-
ual round Of brilliant events
balls, receptions, dinners,
weddings, teas, and the like.
The new year will find us
with a stock of exclusive
footwear easily surprising
eli previous showings we
have ever gathered for your
1electatiOn- The store is
overaowing with dainty nov
elites in slippers and shoes
the assortment is well-nigh
endless. Such footwear as
you'll find only here-the
creations Of the molders of
footwear fashions - the
novelties" Of the footwear
world. Almost every shade
IN the dainty satin slippers
Is to be found in our stock
and when out-of-the-ordi-
nary effects are desired we
make TO order.
The Washington times., 1902-12-28
MONT PELEE AGAIN IN
VIOLENT ERUPTION
Steamer Reports Volcanoes as Emitting
Dense Gray Smoke and Dust
on Friday Last.

ST THOMAS. D. W. T., Dec. 27.-Ths
steamer. Newington. which has Just ar
rived here. reports that she passed ST.
Pierre. Martinique. at 1890 o'clock Fri
day morning.
At that time Mont Pelee was In a
state OF violent eruption. and was emit
ting dense grey smoke and dust 70 a
great height
The Washington times., 1902-12-28
On First Floor.

Note that Ladies' Pocketbooks
worth up to $3.50 are TO go on one OF
the 9sc tables.
Note, TOO. that silver plated pieces
that were on the 81 table are to 20
on the 75c table
Stop at the 25c table" al G Street
door. and find articles worth SOC and
W.
Go 10 the Art Department and find
Celluloid and other Fancy Boxes
worth Sion the soc table.
Go to The Mems Corner" and find
Drinking Flasks, Smoking Sets, Sill
ver-inlaid Glass Vases, worth up 10
Sion the 49c table" ="
The tabled filled with 35c to SOC
Handkerchlefs at only 29c for choice
will be quickly discovered.
The Washington times., 1902-12-28
The After-Christmas Sale.
IS 20 10
Cent Discount Per Gent Discount Per Cant %
Dc
Per Cent Discount
On the Mems Coruer.)


Choice Of all Imported Smoking
Tables marked at various prices
from 81 2j 10 SASS You deduct one
quarter from the price marked or
any you select.
Choice OF all Smokers Articles
grand ollectlOn-ticketed 25c and
up TO S4.9s each.
Any Travelling Set-those Of Ieath-
ct with toilet needs inside. Prices
range from CSC to $40 the set.
Collar and Gun Boxes are here at
49C TO $3.50
Drinking Flasks are here from the
simplest to the most elaborate: from
SOC 70 s. each
Writing Tables are here of va
rious feathers at 49c 10 S1O-less 25
per cent discount.
Go 20 The Mems Corner" for any
OF the above articles-and see one
quarter Is deducted from the marked
price.
The Washington times., 1902-12-28
Pinehurst Sleeper, Also Parlor Ger on
SeaboaTd Air Lines

Through Florida trains. Tourist tjct.t. 49,
mtting stop OTrrs now on sale al tirLet ~
nee. ltZl PennylyaniH Avenue. vs.. Z. ConkIyn.
General Agent. -
The Washington times., 1902-12-28
On Fourth Floor.

Suggestions here include Furni-
ture. the odd pieces that make such
acceptable gifts Rugs too: Rich
Tapestry Portieres and Lace Cur
tains- Art Pictures = Art Frames
at 20 per cent discount-One-fif fifth or
marked prices.
The Washington times., 1902-12-28
SO
Per Gent Discount
(On Basement Floor

lUn Basement Floor
Choice OF the Bisque Busts ticket
ed at various prices from IS 10 S14.
see you buy at One-half the marked
price. And when on this basement
floor don't fail to hunt for and ind
other equally good bargains.
The Washington times., 1902-12-28
Per Gent Discount
I'm Various Departments.l

VI 0I 1'tI'' L'N II'lI tiIIIIIto'T
Choire Of the Ladies' and Mems
Silk Umbrellas at s. 10 500 and La
dies RAN Coats at s15.es to s25-at
20 Der cent discount
Go to second floor for silks and
Wool Dress Goods and secure waist
aud dress patterns at a saving CT 20
per cent.
The Washington times., 1902-12-28
On Third Floor.

Here are the bright and coy Eli
derdown Sacques; here, too, are
Waists. Skirts. Wrappers. Aprons.
and Caps, Furs for Ladies and Chill
dren. Fascinators. Warm Night
Robes, and little children-s garments
OF every description. And COrsets-
think OF best $ French Corsets for
only Sl.69. They are here.
The Washington times., 1902-12-28
Per Gent Discount
ION Various Floors.)

Choice Of the famous Rogers Al
Table Silver. One-tenth of the less
than-usual prices. First floor.
Any one of the highly ornamental
Table Lamps you'll find in basement
can be yours at one-tenth less than
the marked price.
Third floor for the Chlldren's Fur
Sets and Hlgh-ciass Cloth and silk
Coats at 10 per cent discount.
Basement floor for Cut Glass az
one-tenth less than the price-marls
tell you.
Shakers. Salt and Pepper. 25c TO csc.
Bottles. Oil and Vinegar. CSC to 1888.
Bottles, Water, SI-69 TO S7-9S.
Pitchers. Water. 1926 to S129S
Bowls. Fruit, $3.9S to Sle.9s.
Trays, Spoon, 1915 TO $500.
Vases. Flower. Ss.25 to $500.
Bowls. Punch. $500 TO $500.
Note that less than usual Drices
are already marked on these Cut
Glass pieces.
The Washington times., 1902-12-28
LITTLE FEAR THAT COL. LYNCH
WILL MEET DEATH ON SCAFFOLD

government official, or great dlgnitary
Of the realm. and is resorted to only at
the instance OF the house OF commons.
which acts as prosecutor. the house Of
lords combining the functions OF judge
and jury. The course which Is about to
be adopted in the case OF Ccionel Lynch
is trial by the lord chief justice and
jury.
Engiand's statutes on the subject Of
treason date back to the year 1851. one OF
the clauses thereof defining as high trea-
son adherence to the kings enemies in
his realm, giving them aid and comfort
in the realm or elsewhere" and the pen
altles provided for the punishment on
conviction comprised burning at the
stake when the offender vas a woman.
and where men we're concerned the
hanging. cutting down before the extinc-
tion OF life. disembowelment and dis
memberment, the head and the four
quarters Of the body remaining at the
disposal Of the crown.
In the subsequent centuries the laws OF
high treason were added to In a manner
to comprise all sorts OF offenses against
the sovereign and against the state, King
Henry VII actually securing from par
lament the enactment OF law rendering
II high treason for the consort Of the
monarch to have been guilty Of any in
discretion prior to becoming his queen.
This statute wos. ! need hardly add. de-
vised for the purpose OF enabling this
royal Blue Beard to rid himself OF one OF
his numerous consorts by sending her to
the scRftOld for the crime of high trea-
son.
The Washington times., 1902-12-28
SECRETARY ROOT RETURNS.

Secretary Root. OF the War Depart
ment. was at his desk again yesterday
after a short visit to his family in New
York.
The Washington times., 1902-12-28
Penalties Restricted.

But by successive acts OF Parliament
in 1917. 1S4s. and lastly 1870. high trea-
son was defined within more reasonable
limits. and the penalties restricted in the
cases enumerated to death by hanging
and penal servitude, the burning at the
stake. the hanging. the drawing on the
hurdle TO the place OF execution, the be-
heading and quartering being abolished.
AS the statute OF treasons" now
stands. It provides for the punishment
as an act OF high treasoa OF the as
sassin OF the sovereign, of his consort,
or OF the heir apparent. he attempt o
assassinate, the conspiring to do so, and
even the endeavor to harm or main
them. The consort OF the monarch can
according 20 the present state OF the
law. no longer be held guilty OF treason
in the case OF matrimonial misconduct
but the correspondent In the case would
be punishable as such. while in the event
Of the throne being occupied by a Queen
regent, the prince cOnsort would IN the
event OF indiscretions render himself
liable to the penalties provided for high
treason.
Any attempts, whether successful OF
not, 20 imprison or restrain the monarch,
70 abduct him. or TO engage in any con-
spiracy with one Of these objects in view,
constitute high treason. and 50. too, DO
acts Of warfare and rebellion by Brit
ish citizens against the established gov
ernment.
The Washington times., 1902-12-28
Tables Full at Csc, 49c, 75c, and CSC.

For be suitable for New Yea
choice all
The Washington times., 1902-12-28
Lynch's Status

Owing TO the peculiar wording OF these
amendments OF 1s4s and 1870. doubt pre-
wallis as to whether the particular Of
Tense OF Arthur Lynch has been specii-
cally included therein. II that is not
the case he could only be tried under the
act OF 1851. in the reign OF King Edward
III. and. inasmuch as the abolition Of
the drawing and quartering merely re-
lates to those cases OF treason covered
by the amendments Of 184S and 1870.
The Washington times., 1902-12-28
Methods of Trial.

High treason in war time in the field
is. according 20 the prerogative OF the
British crown. dealt with by means OF
court martial. In times Of peace there
are two methods by which II r. tried
where the proceedings are sometimes
preceded by impeachment by the house
Of lords, or by court composed usually
Of the lord chief justice of the realm and
a Jury. II the offender Is peer OF the
realm he has. OF course. the right 20 de-
mand trial by bis peers
impeachment is resorted to in cases
where the culprit IL ~ statesman, a higb
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-12-31

Jim Reece, win Wade and
Andrew Carter, three negroes who
we're arrested by u 3. Marshal
Madsen Saturday. were found guilty
OF gambling before Judge Payne
that ferooon and fined. Reece
WAS assessed $28, Wade S25 and
Carter $40 and all paid their foes
except Reeee, who went 10 Jail.
Marshal Madsen interrupted the
three negroes in q quiet little
game OF craps upstairs over Car.
ter'e dive on Second street, and
the men almost tore down the
building 'rsing to get away.