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The Washington times., 1902-05-22
Col ONIAI DANES (JNVEII
MONUMENT AT ARLINGTON

alternate In the national conventions
and these representatives have no vote
The societies of the original thirteen
Commonwealth have five delegates and
five alternates, and they constitute the
voting strength of the conventions The
friends of Maine, who are strong even
among the coloDists. thing that in view
OF the part borne by the people of that
region during the colonial struggles tn ey
are entitled to as much voice as any OF
the sections who were separate colonies
at the time.
This evening the District OF Columbia
Society of Colonial Danes will enterta in
the members of the national society at
the Washington Club. ITO | Street
northwest The invitations for this So
cial event have already been issued.
The officers OF the Washington branch
who are to entertain include Mrs. Bev-
erly Kennon, president: Countess Ester
hazy, vice president; Mrs. Henry Heath.
treasurer; NJ: Rosa Wright Smith. sec
rotary. and Mrs. Gen. William Henry
Brown. treasurer.
The business transacted yesterday
was mostly OF minor character. With
the exception of Mrs. Richter. the regis
trar of the society. who is i'll. all of the
national officers were present when the
convention opened in the morning. Mrs.
Cassatt, OF Philadelphia. was appointed
to temporarily fill the position OF treas
urer. left vacant some months ago by
the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Byrd Mich
OILS. of Washington.
Mrs Lester. OF Detroit. chairman of
the committee on the Spanish American
r,ol Ill
Arlington yesterday. read a resume of
the steps taken in the Inauguration and
completion of this monument. 1t is
the first permanent work OF this kind
undertaken by the society. The entire
cost was s7,2gg.5S. which sum was sub
scribed by the various State chapters.
The report of the treasurer showed the
society to be in nourishing financial
condition
The report of the secretary. Mrs. E.
NJ. Reed and her assistant. Miss Esther
Gill Jackson, indicated that the various
State organizations were also In n
healthy condition.
The lawsuit between the society form
erly known as the Colonial Danes aud
the present National Society OF Colonial
Danes OF America. as to which body
had the right to use the name exclu-
sively, was referred to. The latter body
won the suit and are now the only Off
cial Colonial DANES.
The registrars report, which was
read yesterday. shows total member
ship Of 1851. OF which number, 1856 re-
side within the bounds of the thirteen
original States. In the other States
there are 1926. The increase in mem
bership in the past two years was. in
q nn1n ga1
lonial States, 232. There were in that
period 224 deaths and is designations
Official badges to the number OF 2.133
were issued
A curious feature of the convention IL
the fact that while the fundamental
principle OF the society is avowedly the
propagation of patriotism. yet the room
in which they met does not contain
single American flag. There are many
banners Of colonial design. but no mod
ern Stars and Stripes.
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HOMAGE TO HEROES.
Mrs. Townsend Speaks of Illustrious
Dead of Late War.

Mrs. Townsend in her address said:
Ladies and gentlemen: We meet
here today on ground hallowed by our
illustrious dead. who have passed on
ward from the strife of earth to the
higher life beyond, of peace and happi-
ness.
We gather here to honor anew the
memory Of our noble soldiers and sail
ors. who at the call OF their country
gave their lives willingly for the cause
of freedom and the preservation of the
Union.
las heroes they died. and as heroes
they live for all time on the page Of
history and in the hearts of a grateful
and united people.
I'VE. members OF the National So
ciety of Colonial Danes of America
representing the original thirteen col
onies. in IGNORING the noble deeds. the
patriotism. and self-sacrifice OF our an
cestors. now do homage to the same vir-
who were alike faithful to duty. to their
country. and TO their God,
In raising this monument. as our tab
let reads. as a tribute in sorrow. graft
tude. and pride. We present II to our
Government at Washington. which SO
graciously conferred the honor upon US.
patriotic society. OF placing it in these
sacred grounds of Arlington.
May our beloved country. in her
unity and strength. in her prosperity
and peace. In her vast undertakings and
great achievement. ever merit the pro
lection and blessing of the God OF our
fathers"
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President Royalty Greeted.

The applause that greeted the remarks
had hardly ceased when they broke out
anew as President Roosevelt stepped
forward and made his address.
The singing of the "Star-Spangled
Banner" followed the Presidents ad-
dress and then Bishop Satterlee pro-
nounced the benediction. Then the choir
receded, singing Nearer. Ny God, 10
Thee" followed by the bishop and
Father Dolan. The President entered
his carriage with Miss Carow and Sec
Rotary Root and drove back to the White
House, while the soldiers from Wash
ington Barracks. the Marine Band, the
Engineers. Band, and the engineers
commands engaged in an unseemly
scramble for seats on the too few cars
provided for transportation.
Mrs. Fairbanks Attends.
Among those seated on the platform
with the Presiden. were Mrs. Fairbanks.
president general of the D. A. R.; Mrs.
Samuel Colt. OF Connecticut; Mrs. Will
lam Reed and Mrs. J. J. Jackson. ma
tional secretaries OF the Colonial
Danes; Mrs. AnLe H. Wharton, OF
Philadelphia: Mrs. Arthur E. Clarke. OF
New Hampshire; Mrs Samuel Yer
planck, OF New York; Mrs. Elihu Chaun-
cey, OF New York; the Countess Ester
hazy, Mrs. Henry lie Hunte Lyster. OF
Michigan: Mrs. c. c. Harrison and Mira.
II. a. CRssatt. Of Philadelphia; Mrs. G..
s. Hale. OF Massachusetts,. Mrs. Henry
r. Dalton and Mrs. Waldo Lincoln. Of
Massachusetts: Mrs. Eugene Van Rens-
selaer, of West Virginia: Mrs. Lippitt,
of Rhode Island: Mrs. ]. Pembroke
Thorn. of Maryland; Mrs. Daniel Man
ming, of New York; Mrs. Herman Groes-
hack. Mrs. Hortense Batre. Of Alabama;
Mrs. Simon Bolivar Buckner. Of Ken
lucky. Mrs. OyertoB Lea, of Tennessee;
Mrs. Selden Wright. Of California: Mrs.
George Brookes Young, Of Minnesota.
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TECHNICAL PAPERS
READ BY ENGINEERS

has for some days past been working
hard to get the bond issue passed and
will also work hard at the polls tomor-
row.
If the bond issue is passed the $50, 900
will be used at once for improving the
city's street. or this amount, 10000
will go toward improving the city gas
works, but this money will eventually
be returned for use in improving the
city's streets.
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Movements of Naval Vessels.

The training ship Hartford has arrived
at Galveston. the battleship Indiana and
the grnboat Gloucester at Annapolis. the
Alexander at Fort Monroe. and the bat
tleship Massachusetts at the Brooklyn
Navy Yard. The training ship Michigan
has sailed from Yokohama for Honolulu.
the Zafiro from Cavitc to Hong Kong. and
folk.
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the rope securing the canvas was pull
ed and the covering slid to the base OF
the monument From the battery Of
artillery on the field beyond the crowd
doomed the first gun OF the salute.
When the last gun had been fired Cen
eral Schofield read Mrs. Townsend's ad-
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The stockholders of the kretol Chem
zeal Company held a meeting in this city
last evening, but without transacting
any business of Importance, and the
meeting adjourned until June IS.
1t is understood that a plan Is on foot
to get Northern concern inter ested in
the work, which. 1t is believed, will be
willing to operate the plant, providing
it can secure majority of the stock.
Should this plan mature all outstand-
ing stock will be called in and pur-
chased at its actual value, after which
the new managers will make arrange,
ments to manufacture the products of
the company.
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SAILS FOR SAN JUAN.

The Sterling, Which Carried Supplies
to Martinique, Leaves Fort de France.
The Navy Department yesterday re-
eeived word that the United States
steamer Sterlirg. which carried supplies
to Martinique. sailed yesterday morning
from Fort De France for San Juan.
Porto Rico.
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Excursion to Gun Factory.

The excursion of the members Of the
society yesterday afternoon to the gun
factory at the Navy Yard proved most
interesting trip for the delegates and
their friends. Special arrangements had
been made for their entertainment. and
additional details OF officers had been
provided by the Navy Department to as
sist in the entertainment of the visitors.
The central feature Of the entertain
ment was the placing OF a jacket on one
of the large rifles that is being con-
structed at the yard. This work was &C
eomplished without hitch and to the
satisfaction OF both the guests and their
entertainers. The towing tank, where
the apparatus for testing ship models is
located, was also visited. and afforded
much pleasure to The visitors.
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Surmounted by an Eagle.

symetrical shaft rises straight from
q plain base studded on four sides with
bronze stars each representing a statue,
surmounted by a sphere encircled with
a band of thirteen stars upon which
stands an eagle with wings adroop and
head hung as IL in sorrow for the battle
sacrifices the monument commentaries.
Flags draped the column yesterday and
were crossed on three facades of the
base, leaving the bronze tablet on the
front visible with this inscription:
To the Soldiers and Sailors
OF the United States
Who Gave Their Lives for Their Country
In the War of 1859 With Spain.
This Monument is Dedicated
In Love, Gratitude and Pride
by
The National Society Colonial Danes
OF America
In the Name of All
The Women Of the Nation.
1902
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Mrs. Andrew J. Montague, wife OF
Governor Montague, spent last night
and today in this city visiting friends.
This afternoon she visited Arlington.
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to get Northern concern interested In
the work, which. 1t is believed, will be
willing to operate the plant, providing
Should this plan mature all outstand.
ing stock will be called in and pur.
chased at its actual value, after which
the new managers will make arrange,
ments to manufacture the products OF
the company.
George Parker, colored, was arraignec
this morning in the police court on the
charge of assaulting Robert Johnson
also colored, and on the charge Of
shooting crap. He was fined so for
each offense.
From the evidence brought out at the
hearing this morning. 1t seems that the
two men were engaged in a game o!
crap last Monday night, when a dispute
arose over the pot" johnson there
upon struck Parker. and the latter re-
taliated and landed a telling blow on
Parker's face, breaking his jawbone,
Johnson was removed to the Alexandria
Hospital and Is still confined at that
institution.
The funeral Of Miss Cecilia Green,
who died last Sunday morning, took
place at $50 O'Clock this afternoon from
St. Paul's Episcopal Church. and was
attended by number of relatives and
friends. Rev. p. p. Phillips officiated.
The interment was private. The follow
ing we're the pallbearers: Messrs. Ray
mond Hulfish, c. w. Hulhsh, Urban S.
Lambert, C. Harry Yohe, E. II. KEN
per. and J. J. Green.
The West Brothers Brick Company
was granted a charter in the corpora
tion court today by Judge j. X. NJ. Nor
ton. The sum Of $4,000 is named as the
capital stock The objects of the COM
pany are to make and sell bricks. tiles,
etc. ]. p. West. of Washington. Is pres
local attorney.
The police have been requested to look
out for Mary Ford. young white wo-
man, who disappeared from her fathers
residence, 403 Wolfe Street. on Monday
last. It is reported that she left town
with the Wild West Show, which per-
formed here on that day. This report
cannot be verified
Rev. Father O'Sulliran tonight preach
ed another able and interesting dis
course at St Mary's Catholic Church be-
fore large congregation. His subject
was "Sin and the Consequences There
Of"
The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth B.
Smith. who died Tuesday morning, will
take place at o'clock tomorrow after
noon from her late residence, Sl1 Prince
Street.
Miss Rebecca Powell is visiting MI.
John Cruikshank. at the old Nelson
Mansion, Yorktown. She is there to
meet the "Old Dominion Pilgrims" on
their tour of the old colonies
Mrs. Andrew J. Montague, wife Of
Governor Montague, spent last night
and today in this city visiting friends.
This afternoon she visited Arlington.
Commencing June ] and until Sep
TENDER l, many of the stores in this city
will close at ! p. m every evening ex-
cept Saturday.
osceola Tribe. Independent Order OF
Red Men will hold their regular meet
ing tomorrow night, at which time four
new members will be initiated.
Today in the corporation court in the
case of Pullman VS.. Jopling. decree was
entered referring the cause TO Commits
sioncr Callahan, to report on the petit
ton of W. F. and s. A. Baggett.
The committee on light has sold the
output OF gas tar OF the city for year
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Commencing June and until Sep
TENDER l, many of the stores in this city
will close at p. m every evening ex-
cept Saturday.
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Miss Rebecca Powell is visiting MI.
John Cruikshank. at the old Nelson
Mansion, Yorktown. She is there to
meet the "Old Dominion Pilgrims" on
their tour of the old colonies.
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Topics of Professional
Interest Discussed at
Length.
USE OF STEEL IN BUILDING
Delegates Visit Navy Yard, Where
They Witness Placing of Jacket on
Big Gun-Visit to Washington Bar
racks and Marshall Hall Today.

The fourth business session Of the
convention OF the American Society of
Civil Engineers at the New willard last
night was devoted to professional dis
cussioa of a series OF topics upon which
papers had been prepared by some of
the most prominent members OF the So
ciety. Despite the technical nature cf
the discussion there were many ladies
present.
The first topic was "ln contract work,
either public or private. is 1t preferable
to make separate contracts for the diff
ferent branches OF trades involved. or
to combine under one general contract?''
The discussion was opened by lengthy
paper by Mr.. George f. Clifford. after
which many of the members participated
in the discussion.
The second topic. discussion Of which
was opened by Samuel Winery, was. rs
it possible and Desirable to keep ac-
counts Of work in progress in such a
manner as to ascertain unit costs on
each class of work."
Use of Steel in Building.
Probably the me st interesting discus
sion of the evening, however. was
brought about by the subject introduced
by Charles G. Darrach, rs steel sus-
ceptible of being made as permanent a
building material as masonry" Vary
ing views were expressed as TO the ad-
visibility of covering or leaving IN
covered the metal work Of great struc-
lures. and while there was diversity
of opinion among the members OF the
society. 1t seemed to be the opinion OF
those who entered into the discussion
that each kind OF construction had Its
uses. and that as a rule steel construc-
ton could not he made as permanent as
masonry of an equal class. 1t was near
ly IL o'clock when the meeting finally
adjourned.
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Osceola Tribe. Independent Order Of
Red Men will hold their regular meet
ing tomorrow night, at which time four
new members will be initiated.
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Military Represented.

A platform was erected at the base OF
the monument. Immediately before the
bronze tablet were chairs for the Presi-
dent. and Secretary Root. who accom-
panied him. A canvas awning spread
overhead. and at one side was seated
Mrs. J. V. r. Townsend, Of New York.
the national president Of the Colonial
DANES. Just behind her were General
and Mrs. Miles General Brooke was in
command Of the entire military con-
tingent. and assisted Mr.. c. c. Harrison,
Of Philadelphia, chairman Of the dedica-
tion committee in the ceremonies.
The troops were all drawn up when
the President arrived. and the Marine
Band. under Lieutenant SantelmaDn,
played Hail TO the Chief" He was ac-
corpanied by Secretary Root and Miss
Emily Carow. Mrs. Roosevelt's sister.
Secretary Cortelyou followed in car
riage close behind
The President was at once shown to
neat Immediately in front Of the monu-
0ent Then Secretary Root presented
him TO Mrs. Townsend. the President. and
he shook hands with General Schofeld
who was seated beside her.
St. Johns Choir.
Just as he resumed his seat. from a
tent on the side OF the hill sloping to
one side marched out the supplied choir
from st. Johns church, singing ON
ward, Christian Soldiers"
The distinct voices OF the choristers
rose clear on the aft air. AS they
Fled to the seats r. for them at
the right Of the moi e.. Bishop Sat
terlee. OF the Episc an diocese Of
Washington. and the p r. S. Dolan,
Of ST. Patrick's Churcs following be-
hind. passed to their seats on either side
OF the President.
The assemblage completed the last
rtanza Of the hymn with the choir. and
Bishop satterlee then repeated prayer
and prayer was also delivered by Fa-
Their Dolan.
The band struck up America" In the
singing Of which every one Joined.
The last note Of the national anthem
died AWAY as Mrs. Charles Custis Harri-
son. OF PHILADELPHIA, che '-'nan - she
dedication committee. 20 whose GENT
and careful efforts the success ~ the
occasion was due, stepped forward TO
Introduce the president Of the Colonial
DIP task she gracefully accom-
NJ. with the following remarks:
preeffenf and Colonial Danes.
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War Societies Represented.

Two hundred members Of the Society
OF Colonial Dames-the most exclusive
organization OF women in the United
States-1,0 900 veterans Of the Spanish
American war. under command Of Corps
Commander Lee NJ. Lipscomb. OF the
District of Columbia; 1000 soldiers Of
the Regular Army, and as many citi-
zcns OF Washington, saw the bullying
folds of canvas fall from the monument.
1t was one of the most successful and
Enthusiastically patriotic Of the many
ceremonies held each year in the his
torical resting place Of those who have
left legacies OF valor.
The dedication was the successful cul-
mination of a movement started long ago
in the society by Mrs. Henry F. lie
Hunte Lyster. president of the Society
OF Colonial Danes, of Michigan. She was
present yesterday in the capacity Of
chairman of the national memorial
committee The monument is among the
most beautiful of the many at Arling-
ton.
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Today In the corporation court in the
case of Pullman VS.. Jopling. decree was
entered referring the cause to Commits
sioncr Callahan, to report on the petit
ton of w. F. and s. A. Baggett
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The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth b.
Smith. who died Tuesday morning, Will
take place at o'clock tomorrow after
noon from her late residence, Sl1 Prince
Street.
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The Fanchon Pleasure Club tonight
gave their last dance OF the season In
McBurney's Hall. The dance was large
ly attended.
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The Morning Session.


At the morning session OF the society
yesterday. after lengthy discussion. 1t
was decided to refer to the board Of di-
rection the question as to the time and
place for the next convention. with the
stipulation. however. that 1t was the
sense OF the convention that the next
meeting should be held at Asheville,
y. c. Invitations had been received
from both Cleveland, Ohio, and B!rming-
ham, Ala. but the eloquent appeal OF
Delegate Ludlow. of Winston. n. c.,
almost induced the society to disregard
precedent and themselves announce
Asheville as the next meeting place.
The report OF the committee that was
appointed last year at Niagara, recon-
mending that no action be taken at the
present time looking to the protection
OF engineers and the public from incon-
petent practitioners. was adopted with
out dissent The report of the commit
tee on proposed amendments to the con-
stitution was also received, but no ac-
ton was taken thereon.
Program for Today.
The program for today includes a
visit to Washington Barracks, where
an exhibition OF pontoon bridge build
ing will be given promptly a o'clock.
At 1890 the Manchester will be taken
for Fort Washington where On exhibit
tlon OF gun firing on the d. ppearing
carriage will be given. AT Mount Yer
non Herbert NJ. Wilson Will deliver q
short address on George Washington as
surveyor and civil engineer. \ plank
ed shad dinner will be served. Ths
party expects to reach Washington on
the return trip at $50 o'clock. The
evening session. which will be devoted
to further discussion OF technical
problems will be followed by an in
formal dance In the grand ballroom OF
the New Willard.
Guides for Visitors.
The following local members OF the
society have volunteered as guides for
the visitors who may desire to visit the
respective places OF interest during the
remainder OF the convention. These
guides will be in attendance on the
tenth floor OF the New willard. where
the sight-seein parties will be organ
lied. Those volunteering as guides and
the localities they will cover are as fol-
lows:
United States Coast and Geodetic Sur
vey ONCE. F. Hayford. II. l.. Mar
indin. and A. T. Mosman. United States
Geological Survey Oftce--H. NJ. Wilson.
c. II. Fitch. F. II. Newell. and E. VI.
Douglas. Cabin John Bridge-Col. a. VI.
ID. 5. CARL. and J. II. Hanna.
General points OF interest-C. D. Hunt.
o. Z. Engalls, Harold Davis, and +. X.
Weller. District Engineering-D. E. Nc
Comb. Asa Phillips, J. r. Whelpley, and
Charles A. Mckinney. Capitol Build
ins-F. L. Averill. Washington Monu-
ment-B. r. Green.
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Mrs. ]. V. R. Townsend
Makes Presentation on
Behalf of Society.
Mr.. RO0SEvELT'S TRIBUTE
Recalls the Struggle on Cuban Soil
Prayer by Right Rev. Bishop Sat-
terlee and Rev. 7. S. Dolan, of Wash
ington-Military Forces Present.

The memorial to the dead OF the
umn surmounted by an American eagle,
centored in Arlington's marble-dottcd
r"orHa. Gr1 erected hv the National So
m-s yesterday Afternoon unveiled and
presented to the nation.
President Roosevelt received the
monument on behalf Of the Government
from Mrs. J. V. r. Townsend, OF New
York. the national president. and in his
remarks aprcros of the occasion paid
high tribute to Gen. Leonard A. Woods
services in the war and in Cuba since
the war.
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The committee on light has sold the
output OF gas tar OF the city for year
TO II. Kirk. jr.. he being the highes,
bidder
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Rev. Father OSullivan tonight preach
ed another able and interesting dis
course at St Mary's Catholic Church be-
fore a large congregation. His subject
was "sin and the Consequences There
of"
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Mr.. Paul Evans. OF this city. has been
granted a pension OF 81 per month.
william Epps. colored, was fined $40
in the police court this morning for
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The police have been requested to look
out for Mary Ford. young white wo-
man, who disappeared from her fathers
residence, 403 Wolfe Street. on Monday
last. 1t is reported that she left town
with the Wild West Show, which per-
formed here on that day. This report
cannot be verified