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The Washington times., 1902-02-25
BLESSING THE LAMBS.
A Ceremony to Be Seen in One OF
ROme'S Churches.

The Church of St. Agnes outside the
Walls at Rome WAS filled to its utmost
limits by a large crowd, eager to witness
the ceremony of the blessing of the
lambs. At the conclusion of the high
mass. the little lambs were brought in
and laid upon the altar. They rested on
damask cushions in separate baskets
with their tiny limbs tied up in red and
blue ribbons. Their equanimity is usu-
ally disturbed by the ordeal of passing
through the crowd to the altar. and they
b!eat plaintive remonstrance against
the rough usage to which they are sub
Jected Fragments of their gay ribbons
are torn away and portions OF their
snowy fleece rudely plucked out by peo-
pie anxious to carry away souvenir
of their benediction. This year, however,
the crowd was more merciful and the
little creatures were gently strohed as
they were borne past
After the blessing the Abbot delivered
the lambs to the first master CT cere-
monies of the Lateran Basilica, who, as
soon as the ceremony was over, took
them to the Vatican to present them to
his Holiness. The Holy Father sent them
Immediately to the Dean of the Sacra
Rota, who in his turn handed them over
to the nuns of the monastery of St.
Cecily in the Trastevere. They become
the property of the nuns. About Easter
they are shorn of their beautiful white
fleece which is given to tho Pope. His
Holiness commissions his project OF
ceremonies to have the wool woven into
palliums which are blessed on the Vigil
OF the Feast CT SIS. Peter and Paul and
then placed in an urn in the confession Of
St. Peters Basilica over the body of the
apostle.
They are sent de corpore S. Petri,''
The Washington times., 1902-02-25
KISSES IN LIEU OF TAXES.
Custom Practiccd in Eng
land on Hooking Day.

The hooking" which takes place in
Hungerford on the Tuesday following the
second Sunday after Easter. varies lit
tie from that practiced in olden days in
many other parts of England. On the
morning of Hook Tuesday, or Hockney
day, two officers. named tithing. or ''tutti-
men, collectors Of penny 1.-THE, and
bearers Of nosegays or ''tutties,' in west
country parlance parade the town, carry
ing each staff ornamented with flowers,
bedecked with ribbons and surmounted
with an orange.
Their business is to call at every house
and demand poll-tax of one penny from
each inmate over fourteen years of age
In the case OF the fair sex kiss may be
asked for as an equivalent, and no re-
fusal is taken! Usually a handsome sum
is given by the master OF the house as
payment in full for himself and family,
but cases lave occurred where timid and
unprotected usually unmarried) ladies
have been afraid to open their doors lest
the kiss should be demanded without the
option of a fine" and on such occasions
the gallant tuttimen are said to have eff
fected an irregular entrance and taken
ample toll for their extra trouble
AS the "tutti- men" are treated fire.
quently on their rounds the town is kept
in ferment for the greater part of the
day, hosts of holiday makers swelling the
procession, while cakes and oranges are
freely enjoyed by the swarms of excited
children who follow close on the heels of
the officers. Hooking proper has disap-
peared from the order of events, a cir
cumstance to be regretted by all lovers OF
quaint customs.
Formerly the men went through the
town on Monday carrying a chair gayIy
decked with ribbons, or. mere probably,
it was kept concealed until some unwary
woman ventured from her houses, when
she was caught. paced in the chair, and
hooked or liftel three times, after
which if unable or unwilling to pay the
tax of money demanded. she was kissed
by all the jewellers. On the following day
it was the privilege of the woman to
hook the men. with the usual result of
a large haul Of money, with which a sup
per was provided. In most parts of En-
gland the celebration of hocktde has
fallen entirely into disuse. even in Berk-
shire, as We have seen, the rougher Gle
ment has been dropped, though the toll
and its substitute. the garlands and the
supper are still religiously maintained
London Globe.
The Washington times., 1902-02-25
STAGE ROMANCE AND GEESE.
Too Much Realism Causes Trouble
In ..Thc Lady of Lyons.''

The efforts at realism in the theatre
| these days are strenuous and the success
| is sometimes wonderful. but that attained
| by 10. 20 and 80 cent house in Williams
| burg this week in presenting The Lady
| Of Lyons" was unexpected. 1t was in the
| first scene of act two. the home of NJ.
Dcschapelles, in Lyons; the house is seen
at the right. the garden at the back of
the stage. Running through the garden is
a beautiful riyulet. and up-to- date man o
agement decided that realism demanded
swans.
Now, swans are scarce in Williamsburg
at this season. but feeling that the low
price at which the burghers were permit
ted to see the "leEit" would effect the
metamorphosis. it was decided that geese
would 10 the trick" Geese are more
popular in williamsburg anyway. 50 4 trip
to Brownsville brought forth three. two
large. healthy ganders and a smaller but
lfvelier goose AS the curtain is rung UP
the birds are seen swimming peacefully il
the middle distance. ApplauseD
Eeauseant and CLAWS explain their sue
cess in palming off Melnotte as the Prince
on Pauline and her pOmpOus mother, dur
ing which time the geese swim around
getting acquainted. Melnotte, Pauline, her
mother and Colonel Darnas appear and
share the attention of the audience until
Pauline and Claude, being left together in
the garden. Melnotte is describing his
beautiful palace by the Lake of Como.
BY this time The ganders had become
acquainted and decided who should be
boss This is the way it counded to the
audience:
Melnotee-
A palace lifting to eternal slumber, 4
Its marhle-(Honk, Honk'," from the
gcose)-out CLASSY bower
Of-c'Honk! Honk., !")-musical
with birds
Whose - c'Honk.. Honk',,'D - should
syllable thy name C"Honk, Honk,D
Here the argument between the geese
became so warm that what Menotte said
to Pauline could not be heard. 1t was Of
minor Importance anyway. One of the
capders got tie others head in his mouth
and was trying to swallow him, when the
lively little goose, shrieking and Tapping
her wings. few at the horrd cannibal
and pecked him so icrcely that he let go.
Then they mixed It up" until an attend
ant appeared in the wings with long
pole and something which he threw into
the water. The geese dove for it, and
when the cheers of the audl ance died out
Melnotte was heard: Pauline. that is
not love."-New York Evening Telegram.
The Washington times., 1902-02-25
GOING TO SEE PELOTA.
Srnin's National Game About to BE
Introduced in America.

Pelota, the national game of Spain. Por-
tugal, Mexico, and the States Of the Cen
trail and South America is soon to be
introduced into this city. Property has
been secured on Central Park west the
continuation Of Eighth Avenue, On which
a building VIII be constructed for play
ing the game. It will cost in the neigh
borhood OF ss0CO00 TO introduce this IA
nous sport Of the Latin race into this
country
The building in which it is played is
called "fronton." The playing space is
divided into two parts, the "caucha" and
the contra caucha." The caueha is a
solid cement floor 200 feet long by thirty
six feet wide. On the wall at one end of
the caucha, commencing about three feet
above the level of the floor, a space thirty
six feet square is marked out by mar
row iron strips painted red
This is the 'frontic," or front wall.
against which the ball is played. The
same sort Of square is marked out at
the other end OF the "caucha," and this
second, or rear wall is called Ia parcel
de rebate" or rebound wall
Connecting with the two end walls a
'Iilh wall runs Lhc leHBln OF the eau
cha" All three walls have a cement sur
face.
The caucha is. therefore. walled on
three sides. Next to the caucha is the
contra caucha." a space 200 feet long by
twonty-ninc feet wide.
The contra caucha' is of earth, per-
fectly level with the cement floor of the
"caucha," and its purpose is to allow
players to run out and take balls which
have bounced on the cement and are.
therefore. good" according to the rules
OF the game.
The bali used is about the size Of a ten
mis- ball. having a core of solid India
rubber. which is wound with yarn and
covered by sheepskin. Tho players use
costa or basket, to throw the bail.
The basket is about two rect six inches
long, and is concavc or in the shape of
a crescent. II is made OF wicker.
On the back of the basket is leather
glove, in which the player laces his hand.
The basket really forms a continuation of
the players arm.
The matches, or "partidos" are general
ly played by four men, two on a side. One
rs the 'Zaguero" or back and the other
is the "delantcro" or forward. The game
is started by one Of the forwards running
with the ball to a certain mark, where
he throws the ball against the cement
floor and en- the rebound catches II in
the basket and sends II flying against the
fronts" at the right end of the "caucha "
On the first service the ball must hit
within the square marked by red iron
strips. and should fall between certain
lines on the floor or the rebound. Should
The Washington times., 1902-02-25
BALTIMORE PRICE CURRENT.

BALTIMORE, Feb. 2i--FolIowing are
! today's quotations on the local grain and
provision markets:
I140ur-Market was firm. Western Extra,
s.. S0T3.20; Western Family. $3.G0N3.85;
Winter Patent. $3.90af.15; Spring Patent,
si.O5G+.35; Spring Special Brands. $l.35;
Spring Straight, S3S5T405; Spring Ba-
kers', $3.25H 3.45; Baltimore Best Patent,
$3.50; Baltimore High Grade Family,
$3.50; Baltimore High Grade Extra, $40;
Baltimore Choice Family, $4.l5; Mary
land. Virginia. and Pennsylvania Extra,
$2S0d32O; Maryland, Virginia. and Penn
sylvania Family, S3.6043.S0; City Mills
Super, 81 500 $50; Rio Extra, 4G415. Rye
flour, medium to choice, 3.4On3.75.
Oats-Market was dull. Stock in cleva-
tors, 100 533 bug; white, No. ., 49Ti9l2c;
No. 3, 4:T+Si2c, No. 4, i7l2G4Sc; mixed,
No. ?, iSMiSkc. nominal; No. .. i70iIl&c.
Ryc-Narket was firm. Stock in eleva-
tors. 43, 5i2 bus; No. = nearby, in CarlOts,
GSGG9c; No. > rye, C3GGic; No. rye, Gle;
No. Western rye, G9Q I0c. in export ele-
vator.
Hay-Marl,ct steady. No. ] timothy,
large bales, $l5a15.5O; No. timothy, Si4
GI450: No. timothy $l29l2; No. / clo-
yer, mixed, Sl2Gl2.50; 30. clover, mixed,
81 .5OH12: Nc. ! clover. $l2Hl2.J0: No. .
clover. $l1dll.5c; no grade hay tunsound.
musty, stained, etC.l, $sI9.
Straw-Market was dull. 40. I straight
rye. new, Sl2; No. = straight rye, $llU
II.5O; tangled rye, blocks, sea Csc; wheat
$5.504G; oat straw, common TO prime,
S8.50a9.
Mil feed 80 me market was steady
Winter bran, a. to weight, bulk, S2000G
2I.OO; spring bran, in 290-lb sacks, $2l.00;
do, in 100-lb sacks, $2l.50; Western mid
ding, in bulk. $l&.oe4 1000; City Mills
middling, steady, at 5000 ton.
Grain freights-Tlc market was dull
Liverpool. 1I2d. February; London, per
or, none offered: Glasgow. none offered;
Belfast. none offered: Bristol, none of
fered; Dublin. none offered; Leith. none
offered; Copenhagen, Is Sd. February;
Cork. IS I'd, February and March: Den
mark, Is, February apd slarch; picked
ports Is cd, February and March; Ant
nerp, none offered: Rotterdam, Is 6dg Is
I'd, March; Bremen 2212 pigs. March;
Hamburg, none offered.
Butter-Market was firm. Creamery,
The Washington times., 1902-02-25

the ball fall short the forward has an
other trial A second fault, however,
counts one point for the other side. The
forward of the other side can take the
ball in the air eg On the first bounce and
therefore the ball is thrown against the
wall by each team in turn. until. as in
handball, one side loses the point.
Each bound lost counts one for the OPP
ponents, and the games vary from % to
so points
The Washington times., 1902-02-25
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Specialist.

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If you keep your liver active by taking Shades
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The Washington times., 1902-02-25

DIT. Edward Koch OF VuTtu FaVItIItH 'IIht i1T
appointment to see DR.. Edward Koch himself
Consultation is free. Our services are free
Our only charge until cured is for the Koch
Tubcrculinc which we will furnish at cost. This
applies TO any OF our offices. which are in all the
principal cities.
The Washington times., 1902-02-25
REACTION MARKS
MERGER RULING
The Supreme Court Decision
Meets With Flat Reception.
WALL STREET KNEW OF VERDICT
An Early Leak Caused Any Move to
BE Observation-Disclosures With Warm
Approvai-CGntest Has Just Been
InauGuratcd.

NEW YORK. Feb. 24.-The effect of
the Supreme Court decision in the North
ern Securities case, which was so eagerly
awaited by Wall Street prior to the
-bombshell which the President and At
torney General threw into the financial
camp on Thursday morning. may be said
TO have fallen fiat as far as any pro-
nounced advance in prices is concerned.
As p matter of fact, the only effect
visible was a steadier tone, but there
was absolutely no aggressive strength.
Z The weakness Of the opening was fol-
lowed by rally and gain ranging from
fractional to l and . points. but the ad-
vances were all scored before the an
nouncement of the decision. Even the
stocks which are supposed to be primarily
affected by the decision showed no ap-
probable effect, and it was evident that
the prospective suit of the Attorney Gen
eral under the Sherman antitrust law
has completely knocked out all bullish
tendencies which might have been created
by the favorable decision on the Mime
sofa $50
The Washington times., 1902-02-25
Government Bonds.
Washington Stock Exchange.

Sales-Washingto Gas: BIS, 800. 1O7;
Washington Gas. %, 59A: Mergenthaler
Linotype. 10M162, 10G1621a; Lanston
Monotype, l G1415, 10d14%.
The Washington times., 1902-02-25
Trading Moderate.

Trading was in only moderate volume
throughout the forenoon and was largely
confined to the railway specialties and
miscellaneous stocks. Further advances
were scored in Chicago, Indianapolis and
Louisville, and Kansas City, Fort Scott
and Memphis, Evansville and Terre Haute,
Colorado Southern, and other usually in
active railway stocks. St. Paul, Union
Pacific, Missouri Pacific. and stocks Of
that general rating were dull but fairly
steady.
In the industrial quarter the Rubber
stocks and United States Leather were
advanced, and the United States Steel is
sues were steady. Sugar opened firm, but
became reactionary on the disappointment
q IS to the extent of the reduction in Cuban
tariff reported in dispatches from Wash
ington. AmeIgamated Copper was com
paratively steady on the rumored acqui-
sition of the Clark copper properties in
Montana.
The Washington times., 1902-02-25
Was Discounted.

a favorable decision was discounted by
the street early last week and the bullish
tendency of Wednesdays closing market
gave an indication of what might have
resulted had the President not admins
tered the rap which he did on Thursday
morning.
The effect of the announcement in Wall
Street may be said TO have induced moth
ing more than words of approval. 1t is
even doubtful if the gain shown in the
early trading could be traced to the be-
lief in a favorable decision. The knowl-
edge that today's decision can in no wise
AFFECT the action of the Attorney General
completely nullifed all possible good eff
The Washington times., 1902-02-25

MONEY TO LOAN approved city real estate
at l. AZ and 5 per cent interest. Special priv
ileges with respect to prior payments. Large
amounts 4 speciality.
TYLER RUTHERFORD. nc.
jaIg-t: 1907 ST. nv.
The Washington times., 1902-02-25

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cures piles and drunkenness. 1928 18th st.
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The Washington times., 1902-02-25
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The Washington times., 1902-02-25

WORK. WORK-And you still only working
man; but if YOU buy and buy Alright and put the
rest away YOU will find that all Of your
suits and oycrcoats are bought from US; WE have
the best tailor made ones WON but little. at
prices to suit you. at The Standby, JUSfHS
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The Washington times., 1902-02-25

Daily Matinee, sc. Evenings, CSC and soc. All
reserved. March Some week only-Farewell
Chases Musical Comedy Company, in The Man
from Mexico
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-20
Gambled With Death.

Some British soldiers were recently at
tackled with fever In the Transvaal and
were removed to hospital. After few
days they began to recover, and, finding
time hanging heavy on their hands, they re-
solved to gamble and formed what they
called the temperature pool"
New patients were arriving daily, and the
physicians took the temperature of all the
invalids every morning. When this was
done the temperature was written on piece
OF cardboard, which was fastened at the
head of each bed. 1t was agreed that each
soldier should put shilling into the pool
every day and that the entire amount snouio
20 to the patient who had the highest tenn
perature on that day.
It frequently happened that the patient
who received all the money In the pool died
a few hours afterward, the elevation OF his
temperature indicating that his malady had
become more serious but this did not pre-
vent the survivors from continuing to play
their uncanny game until the very day when
they left the hospital
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-20
Hard On Students.

Young Poles who happen to be German
subjects are not at present much to De
euyied. According to the Praca. Posen
newspaper, which, by the way, continues
to appear regularly. though all It's EDITORS
are imprisoned In Prussian fortresses' al
teachers In Polish schools are compelled
by law to imprison for eight hours eacn
week those among their pupils who refuse
to answer questions in German.
That refractory pupils will be imprisoned
1. plainly announced In the schedule OF
each school, which shows the work that
must be done during the week. Thus the
schedule for Thursday afternoon reads NJ
follows: Two to 8, catechism; to :.
prison; 4 to s, prison. And that for Satur-
day morning reads: Seven to 8, arithme-
tic: to 9, German; to 10, natural
science; 10 to II, prison; II to l., prison.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-20
PoIiteness In Mexico.

Gentlemen In Mexico do some things
which would look rather queer here. For
example, they tip hats whenever they see
each other; they shake hands whenever
they meet and part; they do not consider It
bad form to stand in line on the sidewalks
and stare at the ladies'; they wear their
hats In q theater until the curtain rises,
and. moreover, they put them Oh between
the acts and stand up to look at the audi
ence, and after a separation they embrace
and pat each other on the back II they hap
perEto be.intimate friends.
They never chew tobacco, but smoke
everywhere, even in some theaters. They
never carry bundles in the street, but each
is attended by a servant, who carries even
the smallest package. They are wonder
fully courteous to each other, and two
friends will spend a good deal Of time IN
deciding which shall enter room or car
riage first.
Finally, every Mexican gentleman, when
strolling on street, insists on giving the
inside Of the walk to his companion as
mark of politeness. This point is quickly
decided If there is q difference In station
or age, but If there is not, and the two
friends go down q street and cross often.
so that the relative positions are changed,
new discussion as to which shall occupy
the inside becomes necessary at every cor
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-20
Wheeling His Family.

Ant Hauslin, an Austrian, wagered
o0,oOOf. some time ago thst he would travel
through all Europe. pushing before him a
little wagon, occupied by his wife ard
child. and, his wager being accepted ne
started at once on the long journey
A few days ago he arrived at Eschiikon,
in Switzerland. having passed through
Geneva, Berne and Basic. and being on his
way to Vienna, which he hopes to reach
by September 12 at the latest.
For the last 20 months he has been push
Ing the little three wheeled carriage in
front OF him, and has touched all the
countries in Europe except Greece and
Turkey. During this time he has worn
out q pairs of shoes.
He Is 81 years old, and he wears shirt,
a short cloak. trousers renching to the
knees and ordinary shoes and stockings.
he Is In excellent health, and so are his
wife and child, who occupy comfortable
seats in the carriage.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-20
Would Tax Kisses.

Certain legislators In France are taking
of Imposing several uew taxes. anu
political opponent suggests that they pun
kisses on the schedule Of the articles TO pc
taxed.
stutlstlcian. he points out. has caicu-
lated that 1855, 4o7 kisses are given Ia
France every day and. II these figures are
correct, the national treasury would re
ceive large amount annually even tnousn
onIv a small tax was imposed on every
kisSer.
He claims. however. that children VIM
.iss their mothers should be exempt from
taxation. and that 10 times the ordinary
tax should be imposed on men who Kiss
married women.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-20
Heirs We're Tricked,

In Berlin died recently wealthy mau
named Pfeiner, who had many relatives.
but lived the life of hermit. All who
tried to do him favors he regarded as legacy
hunters.
After his death his Will was opened and
to it was appended codici, which. he said.
was not to be read until after the funeral.
This will read as follows:
every member OF my family who does
not attend my funeral VIII receive 500.
When the funeral took place there was only
sone mourner, an elderly lady, who was
very distant relative.
The codicil was read that evening, and
1t provided that the entire estate, which
remained after the $500 had been paid to
each relative who did not attend the funerai
should be divided among those who had
paid the last honors to the deceased.
Thus this one distant relative, who showed
that she had some affection for old Pfeifer,
received several thousand dollars and the
other relatives only receive $500 each. The
latter are naturally disappointed and in
tend to contest the validity of the will.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-20
LIVES IN A PIANO BOX.

stoutly refuses all Invitations, preferrins
to end his days In his mansion" by the
river.
mattress and several bed coverings
hid the bottom. Along the sides are two
shelves. on which are ranged bits of fishing
tackle, a teapot, coffee urn, bottle Of
milk. knives, forks and cooking utensils.
Around the sides are his clothes, neatly
hung on hooks At one end was lighted
lantern. On the whole, the place looked
extremely cozy and comfortable.
I've been here since the blizzard OF
'oS.'' said Bailey, In answer to a question.
up to that time I'd lived In cabin q
little farther down on the shore, but the
place was too cold, and had to and more
comfortable quarters. bought this box
for IS cents-rather cheap for home,
wasn't It?
..Ya-as. It's little cold In winter, some
times. but then, you see. the place is all
my own. I'm protected from the rain"
and he pointed to the rough tin roof that
covered the top of the box, ''and in sum
mer time I'd sooner sleep here, where
can open the lid and get the full benefit
of the breezes, than in hot, stuffy bed
In real house"