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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-22
GEN. GROSVENOR KISSED
AS WE'LL AS APPLAJLDED
Conflicting Emotions Aroused BY His Hssfence the Use OF
he Term, "7He War Of the Rebellion

Kisses and applause mingled in the
reception Of a part OF the speech Of Gen
eEaI Grosyenor at the meeting Of the
Sons Of the Revolution in celebration Of
Washington's Birthday at the National
Theatre this morning.
They came when he made this state
nient:
1t is told US that we must not call it
the war Of the rebellion any more. that
it must be known as the civil war or the
war between the States out. with MY
latest breath shall say the war OF the
rebellion
The theatre was fairly we'll filed, in
spite Of the efforts necessary tC be pres
cnt on such a disagreeabIe day. Some OF
the scenery Of the Ben Hur" production
had been left on the s. age. The Marine
Band discoursed stirring music. sitting in
front Of q drop curtain representing the
envirOns Of Jerusalem as seen from the
roof OF Ben Hur's housc. Above the stage
hung the emblem Of tie society.
The exercises began promptly at 10.l5
with the overture, The Inviacible Eagle"
tsousa) by the Marine nd Then the
pltaANCnA VI AAN 7NNANNgr WI ~ eAAAh' JAW
Hopkins, introduced General Grcsvenor-
General Grosvenor said that there were
now in the city many women meetin,, in
convention. Referring 70 the woman suf-
fragists' apparent belief in the degeneracy
Of the ideals Of American sOldierhood,
since the time Of Washington, as shown
by their willingness 20 believe tho tales
Of atrocity in the Philippines. he SAID that
the ladies should learn to disbelit,e ev-
rything which they read. He sa Z.
The alarm which has been sounded in
regard to the conduct OF the American sol
/ der in the Philippines is one of me most
| shameful attacks on American manhood
/ In history. The American people are not
/ criminals any more than they were in the
/ days Of the Revolution. The tales OF ra-
/ pine. FIRE and blOOdshed in the Philippines
are not TO be credited. The ladies should
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-22

not worry with resolutions about the
future Of the American soldier"
Eulogizing the great first President.
General Grosvenor said.
An history has never placed upon the
brow OF Washington a single stain. And
let us while we celebrate his birthday
realize that his nation also is to be re-
spectej throughout the world not only foy
power but for high moral character.
Il cannot eulogize George Washington.
All languages. since the time OF his death.
have been used in his praises. and moth
Ing that I could say would add 10 his
fame
There are. however, two topics in re-
gard 20 his life on which 1 wish TO sav
something The first is the general mis-
apprehension in regard TO his attitude
about accepting a third term Of the
Presidency The second is his position
upon the entrance OF this country into
alliance with foreign countries"
General GrOsvenOr said that when one
read a declaration made over a hundred
years ago he should construe it in the light
Of the conditions which then existed. He
illustrated his meaning with several Bib
hcan stories. He made the point that
Washington's declarations in regard to the
third term were very generally misun-
derstood at this time.
1T is said" said General GrOsvenor.
that Washington left an injunction never
10 form any foreign alliances. What he
really warned the people against was
forming any permanent foreign alliance.
But as it is quoted today the word per-
manent is left out"
Mr. Barry Bulkley delivered the famous
Grafton of General Henry Lee with fine
declamst0ry effect that ELECTED much ap.
plause. The religious exercises were con
Quoted by the Rev. DR.. Mackay-SmiJh. the
chaplain Of the society.
The Marine Band, under the direction
] of W H. SantelmHnu- received enJnusias
/ tic applause for its stirring rendition Of
the various patriotic airs.
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and protesting against almost everything.
The parliamentarian spoke warmly in
favor OF Mrs. Fairbanks rulings. deciar-
ing that she had been compelled 10 rule
as she did during the early part Of the
week. and also took occasion TO criticize
the delegates for the manner in which
t'-ay have compelled the president general
to rule.
Report on Monmouth Troubles.
Mrs. Nash. Of South Carolina. reported
Jpon the Warren Chapter troubles OF
Monmouth. Ill
The report states that the action Of the
majority Of Warren Chapter on June 2.
1855, in attempting to disband the chap
ter. IN subsequently forming a new chap
ter under the name OF Puritan and Cav
alier." with the election OF the requisite
number OF officers and the application for
a charter therefor forfeited their positions
as officers in the said Warren Chapter and
disqualified them rs members therein, il
being impossible for any person TO hold
two Offices.
The action Of the minority In declaring
the chapter still in existence and in pro-
ceeding to elect officers 10 iii vacancies
was legal, Warren Chapter having never
been legally dissolved
The committee recommended that the
name Warren Chapter be forever ris-
cardcd. its charter placed in the hands
of the national board. and application be
made for permission 10 found tao new
chapters in Monmouth III.
Intense Excitement
Mrs. Mary Isabella F0rsylhe. of New
York. criticized the finding Of the com
mittee She said that its report had not
been founded on facts. There was no
such chapter as Puritan and Cavalier,
and she objected 20 The report being
adopted.
Mrs. Nash fatty rontradieted Mrs. For
sythe. saying that the decision Of the
committee had been founded upon state
.ments made 20 80 by reputable persons,
and that there was NO reason TO doubt
the authenticity Of the facts stated by
them
When this report closed This matter
was stiu uIder discussion. Feeling was
running high aud the excitement was in
tense.
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maintain a service. so that even mail
communication is denied
With all the world cut off from US in
this manner. the greatest anxiety is mani
tested for the news of the world. for, by
some strange whim OF Providence. just at
this time there are many events OF the
gravest Importance.
Barely a bulletin has filtered through Of
a disaster in New York IN which scores
Of lives have been lost. The Park Avenue
Hotel has burned and the number of those
who perished in its flames may reach to
sixty or more.
There are vague reports Of railroad
wrecks, and in one near Wilmington. Del.
It vas said. the Presidents i'll son. Tbeo-
dore, was involved Later the cheering
report was received that the train bear
ing the lad was not wrecked. but only
delayed, and that tie boy would arrive
here this afternoon al right.
Prince Henry was to arrive in New York
today. But whether ne has arrived OF is
still on the ocean Washington may not
know for many hours 70 come.
Meanwhile thaw has followed the
storm that cut Washington of from the
world, and the snow and sleet has given
way TO slush and drizzle. so that between
the sodden earth and the Ieaden sky the
world has lost al aspects save those that
are dreary and cherries.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-22
PRINCE HENRY TO Be
AMPLY PROTECTED
Major Sylvester announces
the Police Plans.
AID FROM THE DISTRICT MILITIA

Orders were today issued by Major Syl-
vester providing for the care and protee-
tion Of Prince Henry upon the occasion
Of his visit to the city on Monday. The
arrangements are most minute in their
details. and provide for every contin-
geucy. Pennsylvania Avenue viii be roped
on from the Pennsylvania depot 70 the
White House at 10 O'Clock. and until after
the passage Of the Prince and his escort
no one viii be permitted TO cross the
lines except those who have been pro-
vided with passes. which have been is
sued by the State Department.
district Gunrd Along Line.
The District National Guard will be
stationed along the line Of march to as
sist the police, who viii be under the
command OF the several Heutenaats. 4
mounted platoon OF police. under acting
Lieutenant Mathews VIII lead the process
sion. while a simila- number Of men un-
der Sergeant Harry viii bring up the
rear. Lieutenant Moore. with seventy
FIVE men, viii flank the royal party on
either side, maintaining a distance of six
PAGES between the men.
Lieutenant Boyle viii be in charge o.
the detail Of forty men at the White
House, while Lieutciaut Byrne viii have
an equal number Of men at Highland Ter
race, on Massachusetts Avenue. between
Fourteenth and Fifteenth Streets north
west which wiz &c augmented by the
mounted escort upon the arrival OF the
Prince at the German Embassy. Should
the weather permit an additional detail
OF twenty bicycle men viii also report for
duty around the legation during the stay
OF the Prince.
Arrangements at the Capitol.
The arrangements at the Capitol will be
under the charge @. Captains He6ner and
Cross. and after the arrival or the escort
~ that point between 4 and . o'clock,
Captain Cross viii take a detail Of twen-
ty-Gve men and cI1ar the entrance to the
Congressional Library in anticipation Of
the arrival OF the Irince al that point.
In addition 10 the local arrangements
ne out-of-Jown detectives have com
menced TO arrive and viii be on duty
until after the derarture OF the Prince
and his suite. Thy viii also be aug
mented by large de-ai!s Of Secret Service
men of the Treasury Department and
ro-tofhce inspectors
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-22
THE STORM SITUATION
IN NEW YORK CITY
Genera Week OUeread and Deep SZusR Unde1oof-
phone and Telegraph &C a1uIlcatIOu CIT off,
Grom the New York sun Of todsy.)

Rain following the snow Of early yes
terday. turned he streets last night into
sloppy tracks Of sIush. Half melted
snow eIogged cutters and sewer holes
and puddIes yards wide formed on every
corner. Many Of them we're nid-Ieg
deep.
Overhead the rain froze as it fell on
towers. cornIees, treetops and wires. No
New Yorker who was near any Of the
eity's parks at night was altogether sorry
that he had been caught out in the storm.
They we're forests OF glittering crystal.
sparkling, coruscating and glowing with
color under the electric Iigh.s. No dream
Of fairyland was ever more fqnciful and
brilliant
But the damage done by Zee Among the
wires and the trees was almost beyond
belief New York was cut on from tele-
graphic communication with vecy nearly
all af the rest Of the country. Wires
were working spasmodicalIy between this
city and Chicago. some Of the up-6tste
SAlA1o AuA etNaAg NeAAA---s-4 liza ktyA Win ho.
But these were all
Washington was cut on al O'Clock in
the afternoon When At midnight the
Western Union was asked whether IL
would accept messages for Washington
the answer came back:
No. except to 90 by train. No results
guaranteed then"
Long distance telephone wires TO many
Southern and middle Western cities were
also reported out of working order.
The storm was born in the Gulf Of Mex
leo Il emerged therefroni on Wednes-
day It's centre. so the prophets surmised.
was swirling on the Virginia coast yes
terday morning. And there viii be an
other riot Of rain and sleet, possibly in
termingled with soft and big-faked snow.
today.
The city was in the northwest quadrant
Of the cyclone. The wind was squaIly
and once got as high as forty-two miles
The temperature was at the sIeeting point
about 81 degrees-at midnight. and the
barometer, at 29.s5 inches. was steadily
falling, showing that there was stiII worse
weather coming.
There was rainfall OF I.20 inches: a
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-22

snowfall Of IL inches, and about an inch
Of sleet came down.
All over the city the police reported
telegraph. telephone, and electric light
wires down. and tangled Up in the street
Many OF these were partly buried in the
slush- which grew deeper every minute
as the falling rain melted the snow piles
which the street cleaners had heaped up
along the curbs, TO be carried away.
Horses stumbled and fell over the wires
IN the street, and not a few were serious
ly hurt In The Bronx wires we're down
in utter confusion The telephone system
there IS almost altogether overhead. and
the results OF the storm under these cir
eumstances were appalling.
At 1904 o'clock this morning the arc
lights in City Hall Park and Park Row
went. out and all the neighborhood was
plunged IN darkness. which would have
been complete had It not been for a few
lights around the Federal Building and
the lighted windows OF the newspaper
Offices
UD 10 late hour no highway rob
berries had been reported. The police
said that the driving storm OF wind and
hail o-erhead and the slush underneath
kept the crooks Indoors and headed on
a lot OF crime
The Brush Electric Illuminating Com
pany. which supplies that neighborhood
with electric light, said that there were
three circuits out-the downtown district,
West Side district extending up 10
about Twenty third Street, and a section
On the East Side.
Great damage was done 10 the trees in
al the parks. Beautiful as Was the scenic
display under the electric lights. the
harm done to the trees was pitiful
Branches big and small. bent down IN
der their jeweled loads until the wind
easily tore them from the main tree
trunks.
People who crossed City Hall Park
and Union Square and Madison Square
late last night found themselves lodging
branch after branch which came crash
ing down and lay across the paths. Re
ports from Central Park said that trs-
mendous damage was being done TO the
trees and shrubbery there No report
could be obtained from the Botanic Gar
deus.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-22

THE WEATHER CONDITIONS.

THE weather this morning has been unusual
has been raining steadily New York city seetng
Pennsylvania and raining in the Southern Everything
West is fair For Washington taking New York the central
point, might be said that the city will stop
night the weather continuing cloudy, with material change
the temperature Washington has had bad weather. but
much sleet and fell yesterday and today been
experienced here for years.
The rainfall in New York has been terrific than
inches having fallen in the city of New iseIfPof ~
Henry Torpygster, Weather Bureau.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-22
MRS. FAIRBANKS Is SUSTAINED
Spectators Accused of Voting
by Delegates.
REPORTS OFCOMMITTEES
Monmouth. III, Chapter troubles
Cause Animated DfEcusSiOn-See-
Fetary General HonOred.

On account Of the weather conditions
not more than 200 delegates attended the
opening OF the last session Of the d. A.
r. Congress this morning.
Mrs Lee, Of Chicago. made a motion
that the Congress give a testimonial Of
$500 to Mrs Darwin. treasurer general,
for her services TO the society Mrs.
Swift amended the motion by making the
sum 81 900. The resolution. as amended,
was adopted.
Mrs. Donald Mclean introduced q
resolution that no site be selected fer
the Continental Hail, but ,hst a commit
tee be appointed to confer with the Park
Commission Committee in order that q
site may be selected in harmony with
the scheme Of improvement
Resolution Tabled.
This resolution resulted in a long dis
oussion.
Il don't want 70 stir up the feelings
Of the chair. said Mrs Mclean.
4 have no feelings TO have stirred up.
responded Mr. Fairbanks. warmly.
The vote on tabling the motion was
exceedingly close. and a division was
called for. after the chair had decided in
favor Of laying the motion on the table
TeIlers were appointed. and the yotC
stood: To table. 1856: negative. l23.
Scene of Confusion.
A charge vas made that spectators ir
the galleries we're voting and that this
practice has been in vogue during thS
Congress. For a few minutes the Con.
gress was in disorder. delegates crowd
ing in the aisles in front Of the platform
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-22

The Times. in its efforts to secure the
latest news from the outside world to
day exhausted every means available
When it became known, this morning.
thar there was no prospect Of telegraphic
Or telephone communication with New
York for some hours at least an en-
deavor was made to reach either that or
some neighboring city, by means Of the
Marconi system OF wireless telegraphy.
All Efforts Prove Futile.
For over two hours the mysterious
little waves of electricity were sent
flashing eastward over the country. but
there was no response. The receiving in
strument remained impassive. Il is not
known whether the other stations Of the
Federal Wireless Telegraph and TeIe-
phone Company have been damaged By
the storm or whether the atmospheric
conditions have rendered the service i'm
practicable
The Local station.
The local station is situated on Galena
Place between Sixth and Seventh Streets
northeast, and has been open for bust
ness for several weeks. Messages have
been sent and received between this city
and Baltimore with little difficulty and
the officials in charge Of the station are
at a loss to account for the failure TO get
a response. at least from the latter
place.
In addition 10 the stations in this city
and Baltimore. the Federal Company has
established transmitting and receiving
plants at Galilee. n J., Atlantic City,
Barnegat Bay. Cape May. and Whining
ton
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-22
JUSTICE GRAY'5 RETIREMENT.
Talk OF Secretary Long as a Possible
SucceHaOF.

The illness OF Justice Gray. OF the SD
preme Court Of the United States is Of
such nature that run0rs Of his retire
ment are rife.
Secretary OF the Navy Long and Chief
Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes. OF the
Supreme Court o. Massachusetts, are
among those discussed IN connection
with the succession.
Justice Shiras viii reach the retiring
age IN October and Will, it is believed,
take advantage Of the opportunity 70 re-
tire while stiIl IN mental and physical
Yigor.
Judge ". II. Taft, Civil Governor OF
the Philippines. and eX-Seeretary OF
State Day. both Of Ohio are named as
possibilities in this connection, although
Senator Quay is aaid TO have a eandi-
date for the place
Secretary Of the Navy Long has con-
hrmed the report that he viii leave the
Cabinet. No date mas been fixed, but the
Resident is aware Of his purpose.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-22
TRAINS FROM EAST DELAYED.
Neither Passengers Nor Employees
Able To Give News Of Fire.

When il was learned that New York had
been visited by a disastrous fire. and that
no details would be obtainable from the
telegraph or telephone companies. efforts
we're made 10 secure Information from the
passengers and trsinn.en on the trains ar
riving from the East
These efforts were futile. as an the
trains 10 Eet in we're those which had left
the East before the fire started. The nest
train from New York over the PcnnsyI-
yania arrived three hours late. getting in
at 1890 instead o. 7.30. The same was
true in greater or less degree OF all
trains on both roacs.
In most cases the passenger received
their first news OF the fire in New York
from The Times reporters I'm Washington.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-22
DANGER OF A FLOOD.
Conditions at HRrper's Ferry De-
cIared tO Be Most MenacInE.

cIaTed to Be Most MenacIns.
According 10 advices brought 10 this
city early this morning by railroad men.
Washington viii experience a food. judg-
ing by the condition Of the river at Har-
per's Ferry.
A statement to this effect was made to
reporter for The Times by one Of the
railway men who passed through Harper's
Ferry, this morning en- route to this city
He said that the river in and about that
place was completely jammed with ice and
that torrents OF water were pouring into
the Shenandoah River from the noun
tains.
His remarks were corroborated by sew
eral other railway men. al Of whom
seemed to regard the situation as a critI-
cal one so far as this city is concerned,
owing TO the fact that should there be a
sudden thaw out the enormous mass OF
Zee and water viii sweep oRWRrd toward
this city.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-22
EXCITEMENT MARKS
LAST SESSION D. AR

Mrs. Darwin, treasurer general,
has been voted a testimonial Of
$1,000. After an animated discus
sion a resolution To refer the Sc
lection of a site for the Continen-
tai Hall to a committee was laid
on the table.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-22
NATIONAL COUNCIL ELECTION.
Mrs. HeImuth Elected President
without Opposition.

Mrs William Tod Helmuth was elected
president OF the National Council Of
Women this afternoon. The business ses-
sion Of the council convened this morn
ing and after the reading of the minutes
the committee on nominations made its
report
After the announcement Of The result
Of the election Mrs. Helmuth was present
ed TO the assembly by Rev. Anna Farlin
Mrs. Helmuth addressed Tie council
briefly.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-22
LIEUTENANT KELLY ILL.
Stricken With BemOFFhaEe while
ON Duty Last Night

on Duty Last Night.
Lieut. J. r. Kelly was taken with a
hemorrhaFe az the District Building last
night. and was removed 10 his home. 1888
North Capitol Street. IN a patrol wagon.
Lieutenant Kelly is seventy years old.
and ls one Of tie most esteemed officers
in the Police Department. having been
one Of the original appOlntees az the tine
Of the organization OF the department.
For years he was in command Of the
Sixth precinct. but for several years past
he has been assigned TO a special duty
81 the District Building.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-22
PERISH IN GREAT
HOTEL HOLOCAUST I'M
NEW YORK CITY TODAY
FIRST TELEGRAM FPlM NEW YORK.
1t Was Received at the Times Office at 245 O'clock
This Afternoon.

The first telegram through New York TODAY was re-
ceved at 24 O'Clock 1t stated simply number
dead in the Park Hotel fire was twenty and thar more
than one hundred had been in jured.
Among the dead is Col. Aexander NJ Piper L < 4 ratr
ed Mrs Reed wife the hotel popetor CASTOR Rans ex
Representative from Alabama
Nothing said in the message concerning the arrival of
Prince Henry who is expected reach New today
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-22
WIRELESS TELEGRAPH
PROVED UNAVA[LING
Futile Efforts to COmmuni-
cate With New York.
NO RESPONSE RECEIVED TO CALLS

The Times ENhaustS All Resources
in ITS EndcHvOr to Get the News
From the Outside World for Its
Readers.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-22
BLOWS PASSED BETWEEN
TILLMAN AND McLAURIN ON
THE FLOOR OF THE SENATE
The Latter Calls His Colleague =
Liar, Which IL Promptly
HeNeufcd

As the result Of the spirited debate in
the United States Senate this afternoon,
blows were exchanged by Senators TIL
man and McLaurin Of South Carolina.
Senators Tnlman and spooner had q
fierce colloquy in which Mr. NIcI.aurin
became involved, and then the personal
encounter took place
They we're quickly separated by Sen
ators near their desks.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-05-22
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