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The Washington times., 1902-06-27
Tony Simmons, of Ross
lyn, Held tor Murder
by Police.
AUTHORITIES INVESTIGATING
More Arrests Promised Shortly - No
Definite Solution Yet of Assault on
Soldier - Excitement High at Fort
Myer and Rosslyn.

Death came to the relief of Private
terry Field Artillery, yesterday after
noon, who has been suffering terrible
agony for two days from the effec: of
three gunshot wounds inflicted Tuesday
night near Rosslyn by some person or
persons unknown. He died at the hospi-
tai at Fort Myer. where he was carried
shortly after the assault.
The soldiers assailant is yet unknown.
Tony Simmons, Of Rosslyn, where the
shooting took place, was arrested and
lodged in the Alexandria county jail by
Sheriff Palmer yesterday, and is held
for the murder of the young man.
The authorities state that they have
thoroughly investigated the affair. Sew
eral other arrests are expected to fol-
low shortly
Excitement Running High.
Excitement is running high at Fort
Myer and Rosslyn. When Pancoast was
picked up by the side of the road, N
the neighborhood of the saloon from
WHICH ue WIS eJeCltu, MS COmTdueS I'LL
mediately suspected that those who ejec-
ted him were responsible for the deed.
He was insensible when picked up,
and only regained consciousness at the
Fort Myer hospital after restoratives
had been administered. He had re-
ceived three pistol bullets in his body,
one penetrating his back just below
the neck, and the other two entering
just below the shoulder blades.
1t is supposed that the two bullets
which entered near the shoulder blades
perforated the lungs. and caused death.
The doctors located and extracted them,
but they were unable to promise recov-
cry at the time. Encouraging reports
were made Wednesday concerning Pan
coasts condition. but yesterday the
physicians noted a grave change for the
worse. In the afternoon he breathed
his last.
Several soldiers who were at the sa-
loon on the night of the shooting say
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District of Columbia Pensions.

Issue of June 6. 19O2-original. Fran
els Dante, Washington. s12. War with
Spain. Special June IL. Edmund B.
Burke, Washington. s12 Increase, reis-
sue. ETC.. special act June II, James Mer-
rick, Washington, s24; original widows,
etc, special act June IL. minor of Will
liam p. Ferguson, Washington, S12.
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Negro Tramp Had Big Roll of Bills.

RICHMOND. VA. June 26.-The break
ing of the fiangc Of wheel Of freight
train on the Norfolk and Western road
caused a wreck near Salem today. which
resulted in the wrecking of thirty cars
and the death of negro tramp. upon
whose body was found 81. 134 in green
backs His identity is unknown.
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PRAYERS FOR THE KING
OFFERED In ST. PAUL'S
Intercession Service Attend
ed by England's Guests.
Peers and Clergy Who Were to Have
Taken Part in Coronation Join
in the Litany.

LONDON, June 26.-At noon today a
special service was held at St. Paul's
las an act OF humble supplication 20
Almighty God for his majesty King Ed
ward VII in his sickness.
The doors OF the Cathedral were OPP
ened at 11:15 and from then until noon
q continuous stream of carriages passed
through densely lined streets to the
various entrances. Admission was re
stricted TO the holders of tickets to the
coronation services at Westminster Abb
hey, which were to have been held today.
But even so, the great Cathedral was
well filled, with the exception of the
end portion of the nave.
A Wonderful Congregation.
The roadway having been kept clear
by the police, the approach to the Cathe-
dral was easy, and by 1l:45 all the
ticket holders had been seated. 1t was
Q wonderful congregation. but the same
thought must have been in every mind,
that at that hour they should have been
seated in the Abbey midst a scene OF
persons living have witnessed in this
country But, instead of an assembly Of
Great Britains nobility, appareled IN
picturesque robes OF state. instead Of
men in brilliant uniforms, heralds and
yeomen OF the guard in medieval cos
tunes. and everywhere the flashing OF
jewels and the glitter OF coronets and
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morning garb of modern society.
5ris A Remarkable Contrast.
Instead of the fanfares of royal trum-
peters and stirring hymns of joy, St.
Paul's great organ was flooding the
Cathedral with soft, plaintive music. and
the greatest contrast of all was as 10
what might have been. Instead of the
eyes of all being fixed On two central
figures, man being crowned King and
Emperor of a mighty nation accom-
panied by his royal partner, both robed
In all The magnificencc of royal state
and attended by a glittering company OF
princes. princesses and mobiles OF every
country. the minds of all were turned TO
the sick room. where a man stripped Of
all external tokens of position and gran
deur lay helpless in sickness, and TO a
woman whose queeIly crown and scepter
had been put aside. while she vas sim
ply playing the part Of wife and nurse.
Few could have been without such
thoughts when. Immediately after the
clock struck twelve. the voice OF priest
was raised in the litany at the far west
door OF the Cathedral: 20 God, the Faith
er of heaven: have mercy upon us mis-
cradle sinners"
Choir, Clergy, and Bishops.
Then slowly up the central aisle. pre-
ceded by a oss-bearer, came a long
train OF choir, clergy and bishops. in
Guiding the dean of st. Paul's, the Bish-
op of London. the Archbishops of Can
terbury and York, with the aldermen.
sherins and the Lord Mayor in full
robes OF state with mace bearers. After
the litany had been intoned Psalms xiii,
xiii and XIV were chanted and Right
Rev Cosnio Gordon Lang. Bishop OF
Steprey, read special lesson from
Isaiah chapter xxxiii, verses 10 to 81.
The choir then sang the ''Benedictus"
after which the Bishop OF London offered
special prayers for the King.
Then followed the anthem which was
magnificently rendered by St Paul's IA
nous choir and the hymn Thine Arm,
o Lord, in Day of Old" The congrega-
tion then knelt and the choir sang Psalm
Ii. "Miserere Mel to Sir John Stainer's
beautiful music. After this the Bishop
of LONDON pronounced the benediction
and ;he congregation slowly filed out.
Prominent Persons Present.
With the exception of the choir stalls,
which were reserved for the most no.
table guests, there was no allotment OF
seats. Those present at the service in
cluded practically all the Indian raiahs
and MOBILES noH in EnciGn1. tha Duke
of Car,.L-si--- 'o-'-.-,.-
Teck. Mr.. Choate. the American ambas-
-acor: Ar. t.A.tt.ar 49,, &C., 49,
can special ambassador; The colonial
premiers, and a large number of peers,
peeresses and commoners.
An enormous congregation assembled
at st. Marearet's, Westminster, where
IN intercessoiy service was held. The
included many members of
Parliament. There were special prayers,
md the anthem for the coronation serv-
ce was sung. The service closed with
he singing of the national anthem.
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and poor peoples feasts. All else was
abandoned. At Melbourne. services were
held, as well as in all the churches of
Australia.
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DISORDER CHARGED.
Representative Kern and His Secretary
Placed Under Arrest.

Representative Fred ]. Kern Of Illi-
nois was arrested by the police of No.
precinct last night on charge of dis
orderly conduct. He was later released
on depositing IS collateral for his ap-
pearance in the police court this morn
ing.
His secretary, Charles A. Kirch, was
arrested on the same charge for inter-
fering with the police. A similar amount
was deposited for his appearance in
court, and he was released.
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Question of constitutionality.

The question of the constitutionality
of tie Cleveland charter law was raised
in a case filed by Attorney General John
NJ. Sheets to oust Mayor Johnson's board
of control. The validity of the law was
assailed ON the ground that it was spe-
cial legislation conferrirng corporate
powers. and. therefore. in violation Of
the constitution.
The court in its decision sustains this
contention and practically leaves the
city of Cleveland without any legal form
OF government.
The members of Mayor Johnson's
cabinet are ousted from office under the
decision. but to prevent chaos. the SUI
preme court grants a stay Of execution
Of the judgment until October 2. in or
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EXTRA SESSION MUST
Be CALLED In Ohio
Cleveland Left Practically
Without Government.
Decision Which 0usted Mayor john
sons Cabinet Affects Other Cities
Change in Toledo.

COLUMBUS, Ohio. June 26.-Several
sweeping decisions by the Supreme
Court in the opinion of prominent State
officials and leading lawyers, render an
extra session OF the legislature neces-
sary. Several cities and forty-two OF
the eighty-eight counties of the State
are affected by these decisions.
The decisions of the greatest import
ance are those invalidating the charter
law for the city of Cleveland. and the
special salary laws of forty-two counties
of the State. and Interpreting the Royer
act. which 50 amended the law regard
ing the character Of cases over which
the supreme court should have juris-
diction. as to leave the court practically
without ANYTHING to do
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House COnMIppBE
FAVO2S G. A. R. FUND
Decides to Approve Appro-
priation for Encampment.
MONEY FOR EXTRA POLICE
Additional Men Needed to Handle
Crowds That Will Visit City-Much
Work is Yet to Be Dore-Grand Dis
play of Fireworks Contemplated.

The House Committee on the District
OF Columbia, to which was recently re-
fcrred the omnibus bill providing the
necessary legislation for the proper
handling Of the events connected with
the thirty sixth annual encampment of
the Grand Army of the Republic, to be
he'd in this city in October. yesterday
decided to report favorably the measure
to the House.
This action was determined upon af-
ter an audience had been given to Sec
rotary Barry Buckley, of the citizens
executive committee, and Chairman
Chaplin Brown, and Vice Chairman John
Paul Ernst, Of the legislative committee,
who explained the several items in de-
tail TO the committee and explained the
necessity of each.
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ChiId's Drawers lie.

% dozen Children's Umbrella
Drawers. 4-inch lawn and cambria
ruffles; size l to years; special at
lie.
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Q0c for Underwear
~ worth I'D to SI.25,

One lot of soiled Skirts, Drawers,
Corset Covers, garments made of
cambric. muslin and nainsook, trim
med with embroidery and lace;
skirts with umbrella founoes trim
med with embroidery: corset covers.
lace and embroidery fronts; draw
ers with two rows lace inserting and
lace rufile; garments in this lot
worth up to s1.25; green ticket price
39c.
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For Police Aid.

For Police Aid.
The measure carries with it an ap-
preparation of $11,CO0 for the purpose
of providing additional police protec-
tion for the city during the presence here
of the crowds that the encampment will
bring. This money will be used in the
employment of additional policemen; in
the bringing to the city of experienced
detectives from other cities to augment
the local force; in the placing in posi-
tion OF the roping devices that are pro-
vided along the line of march. and for
other incidentals, as the increased de-
mand upon the Police Department may
entail.
Other clauses in the bill provide for
the stringius of temporary overhead
wires required for the electrical dis
play; for the laying of temporary
tracks in the vicinity of the railway
stations and on certain Government
reservations: in the use of certain res
ervations for the erection OF review
ing stands; of the White Lot for the
erection of reunion tents; OF the Monu-
ment Grounds for the display of fire.
works and of other necessary matters.
Encampment Souvenirs.
At the meeting of the committee On
literature for the encampment, held at
encampment headquarters yesterday af-
ternoon, a committee on Illustrations
was appointed. to have charge of the
preparation of suitable illustrations for
the book, Washington and Its Environs
During the Civil War" which IL is pro-
posed, to make the most complete and
authoritative work of its kind that has
ever been published
Every article has been prepared by
one who is best fitted to tell the nor.
ton of the general story intrusted TO
him, with the result that the book win
not only be authoritative, but intensely
interesting. 1t was decided by the COM
mittee that all cop, fer the publica-
ton should be in the hands OF the COM
nittee not later than July 10.
The meeting of the Pennsylvania Re-
serve Association. of Washington. d. c..
was called in the evening, at the same
place, Tor the purpose of receiving sug-
gestlons from comrades as to the most
desirable manner OF entertaining those
members Of the reserves who may visit
the city during the encamprlent.
10 Entertain Old Comrades.
The meeting was presided over bv the
president of the association, Capt. J. C.
Ga1ther, while the records we're kept
by Secretary W. Howard Gibson. 1t was
suggested that each member of the as
sociation invite one or more OF the visit
ing comrades to make his home with
the several members OF the association
during the stay. but no action was taken
upon the suggestion
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Children Hose, 71c.

One lot of Chiidren's Ribbed Hose:
double knee, spliced heel and toe;
regular 121sc value: green ticket
price, 712c.
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RETURN OF PAIN CAUSES
RENEWED ANXIETY

tiaras. there was simple congregation
of suppliants clad in the conventional
morning garb of modern society.
5ris A Remarkable Contrast.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-02-07

Where did football originate? Some
people give ancient Chester, In Eng
land, credit for bringing the great
winter pastime into existence. There
is a record of football playing in that
city in the year 1910. but Chestriaus
believe in legend OF much earlier
date.
In the tenth century, it is said, a
Dane was captured and beheaded by
the citizens. Some one began kicking
the head about the streets, others
followed. and it was discovered that
this formed new and decidedly fas-
cinating sport. This was repeated
whenever possible. but as enemies
heads became scarcer and the enter
tainment of kicking them more diff
cult to procure it was at last arranged
''for the shoemakers yearly on Shrove
Tuesday to deliver to the draper, In
the presence Of the mayor Of Chester,
one ball of leather, called a football,
of the value of IS. 4d. or above"
There is evidently fine precedent
for those concerned in the game ''los-
ing their heads"
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The following curious advertisement
is taken from Spanish journal; This
morning our Saviour summoned away
the jeweler Sicbald Illmaga, from his
shop to another and better world. The
undersigned. his widow. will weep up
on his tomb, MS will also his two daugh-
tiers, Hid and Emma. the former OF
whom is married, and the latter is open
to an offer. The funeral win take place
tomorrow. His disconsolate widow,
veronique Illmaga. P. S.-This be-
rcavement will not interrupt our en-
ployment, which win be carried on as
usual, only our place of business viii
be removed from Lessi de Leinturiers
to 4 Rue de Misslonalre, as our grasp
ing landlord has raised the rent."-St.
James Gazette.
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when K,ssing was Costly.


The case of the People against Muir
line. heard by the governor of New
Haven colony In council ON May day,
1860, indicates the attitude toward un.
licensed kissing in those times. 1t ap-
peared that Jacob Murine and Sarah
futile had been caught kissing each
other
Jacob tried to throw the blame on
Sarah. saying he thought she had with
intent let fall her gloves" Sarah de-
MED the intent. Jacob then admitted
that he "tooke her by the hand, and
they both sat down upon chest, but
whether he kyssed her or she KISSED
him he knows not, for he never thought
OF it since until Mr.. Raymond told him
that he had not layds it to heart as he
ought"
The stern governor. after duly lee
turing the guilty parties on the enormi
ty of their offense, decreed that "the
sentence therefore concerning them il
that they shall pay either Of them q
fne of 20 shlllings to the colony"
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how sousa Got His Name.

When Sousa, famous the world over
as king OF march music, landed in the
''horne Of the Free" he carried with
him vallse on which was marked in
plain letters John Philipso, q. s. A."
Time passed, and this son of sunny 1t
ally commenced to grow musical and
also to become Americanized. 1t was
then, so the story goes, that he ex-
pressed the desire for q name more
nearly like those of the people Of
which he was one by choice.
Philipso sounded out OF place doing
service for a man who had imbibed
American beliefs and customs and
whose destiny was closely linked with
'the stars and stripes forever" A
member of the band to which he be-
longed finally made suggestion. 1t
turned out to be a happy one and was
adopted by the master of the baton.
The suggestion was this: To the name
Philipso add U. s. A. Divide the one
name into two words, and there was
the smooth sounding and easily pro-
nounced name OF John Philip Sousa.--
Philadelphia Telegraph.
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WELL BROKEN HORSES.
The Silent Man Generally Has tn
Most Manageable Animals.

The Silent Man Generally Has the
Most Manageable Animals.
Has any one ever noticed that ST.
lent man has usually the best broken
horses? 1t may not be true, but all the
men Of my acquaintance who do not
talk much have we'll broken horses.
Drive with them, and you will wonder
how they manage their horses. No
management is Visible. The horse goes
where he is wanted without apparent
effort on the part Of the driver. One
famous turfman at least has been not
ed for his art in driving horse to the
limit of his speed without making a
move while his rivals were lifting and
yelling and whipping theirs. How did
he do it? Don't know, but he was a
man Of few words.
Probably there Is lesson in this.
The average horse understands only a
few things thoroughly, only a few
words, signs or commands. The silent
man gives only few, and he does not
confuse his horse. The horse is made
to know them thoroughly. He under
stands the man who understands him.
1t is pleasure to drive horse that
understands. Few pleasures in life can
equal it If the horse is good, cheer
full driver There would be more of
| this kind il they were made to know a
few things thoroughly-the right
things Northumberland
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Until war ceases, which will be the
greatest miracle of all, it will always
be the exhibition ground OF miracles
How can bullet puncture mans
coat behind and before or piece his
boot and sock and be gravely shaken
out of both without wounding him?
And what mysterious channel does this
human body contain which leads .
bullet dexterously around the heart, a
hairs breadth from the seat OF life, yet
never rending tia phenomenon vouch-
ed for by more than one army surgeon?
Shells have burst thunderously be-
tween the very legs OF soldiers and left
them still soldiers. Pompom shells OF
two inches diameter have passed
through legs and arms without shatter
ing the bone or bursting at the impact,
though there appears to be literally no
room for such merciful performance.
In fact, history Of the escapes In war
would be wild reading even after a
course of Munchausen.
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THE LONG SKIRT.
Row to EoId It Up Properly and
HVffl, 6rncnfni Enae.

iaow to Fold 1t Up Properly and
with Graceful Ease.
! Few women have the least idea how
TO held up their skirts, and, as fashion
demands long skirts on some occasions,
| it is most disastrous not only for the
skirts, but for the appearance Of the
wearcrs. A woman who can manage
her skirts gracefully and easily has a
decided advantage over her less calmly
sister, and the onlcoker knows that the
Iugly backs Of the large majority of
shcy hold their skirts.
Skirts for dressy wear are worn rest
ing on the ground both in front, at
the sides and with long train behind,
and they promise to be In vogue for
some time to come. A few remarks an
to how to manage them may not be un-
welcome 10 those who wear them.
OF course long dress should not be
worn in wet weather. Then common
sense demands skirt not longer than
a couple OF inches from the ground all
around, but in dry weather the long
skirt is still worn by many women out
Of doors, and it is In nine instances out
Of ten held up by grasping the back OF
the skirt about midway down and
drawing 1t as much as possible toward
the side, thereby outlining the figure.
How woman can bold her skirt in
| this manner after she has seen how
other women look when so doing is O
mystery. It Is ugly and vulgar, and II
spoils her walk as well as her entire
appearance.
To hold the skirt gracefully 1t should
be grasped in the center of the back as
far down as the hand can comforta-
bly, reach, and with the hand still ex-
actly in the center the skirt should be
raised just sufficiently to raise it from
the ground. BY this means the sides OF
the skirt will remain full and not drag
ged in with it, as we so often see. II
will also be found much easier to walk
In. A little shake should be given to
the skirt after it has been gathered up.
This lets the folds or f1ounces at the
bottom falf into their natural positions
and SO frees the train from any dust
that may have adhered to the edges
previous to its being gathered up. The
train should never be allowed to rest
on the ground except indoors. Edith
Scott In American Queen.
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Book borrowing.

One need have no delicacy in asking
a person to return a borrowed book.
Books are property, and when bor-
rowed they should DO carefully pro-
tected from injury and promptly re
turned to their owners. doubt the
propriety of borrowing book IL one
is near a lending library. We do not
borrow shoes or gloves or furniture,
and why should we make an exception
Of books? / think the owner of set
should hesitate to let single volume
go out of her possession. Either make
loan of the entire set or give your
friend permission to consult 1t in your
home.-Ladies' Home Journal.
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In France the women tea cheers elect
women members on all boards Of edu-
cation. In Sweden women vote for all
elective otecers except representatives
also indirectly for members OF the up,
per house. In Ireland the women vote
for the harbor boards and poor law
guardians and In Belfast for municipal
officers. In Russia women household
era vote for all elective otiicers and on
all local matters
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1902-02-07

To clean black silk peel medium
sized white potato and cut 1t into thin
slices. Over 1t pour gill Of boiling
water, cover up and allow it to stand
over night. The next day strain anc
add to it enough pure alcohol to bring
it to the consistency Of thin water
starch. Sponge with this quickly the
right side OF the goods, wetting It all
over, but carefully rubbing the spots.
Then turn 1t over and iron on the
wrong side lengthwise OF the goods
with a cool iron.
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s1arp1n ANp snny1onAp1n

tive these old pieces are as mounting
for choice silver and china, while at
the same time admirably serving the
purpose Of sidebonrd The illustra-
ton here given shows an old Welsh
dresser which would give an ornamen-
tai touch to any dining room. 1t is
simple Of construction, could be easily
made at home, and its size readily reg
u,atcd to fit its surroundings. While a
dresser of this kind could be orna-
mented to suit the builders taste, its
very simplicity as it stands is one of
its strongest points.