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The Washington times., 1902-06-19
HONORS FOR HIGH
SCHOOL PUPILS

schools: DR.. Frances r. Lane. director
of the Washington high schools; Mrs. /.
G. Myers, assistant superintendent o.
ant superintendent in charge OF colored
schools; Mr.. J. A. Chamberlain, director
Of the manual training schools; Miss
Edith Westcott, principal of the West
ern High School; Mr.. Percy NJ. Hughes.
principal OF the Central High School,
Mr.. NJ. n. F. Swartzell. principal OF the
Eastern High School; Mr.. A. C. Gardner,
principal of the Nc Einley Manual Train
ing School; Mrs. Phoebe Holmes, OF the
Eastern High School; Miss Annie NJ.
Wilson, OF the Central High School, SEN
ator w. e. Mason and wife, Mrs. Henry
B. F. Macfarland, Prof. Arthur L. West
colt, of the University OF Montana;
Miss Elizabeth johnson, of the Mary
Washington Chapter OF the national So
ciety Daughters of the American Revo-
luton, and Miss Aline Solomon, of the
Art League.
Packed to the Doors.
The big auditorium was packed to the
doors, and il enthusiasm-high school en-
thusiasm-pretty young ladies OF the
Eastern, Western, and Central High
Schools, and manly young men of all the
hisa schools, and every other thing that
goes to make up the success Of such an
occasion prove sufficient TO embark the
graduating class of the high schools upon
brilliant and useful careers, then certain
ly the District bids fair 10 have a number
OF brilliant doctors, lawyers, civil enSi-
neers, craftsmen, and merchants that
will be to its credit. Not only were there
pretty girls upon the stage but there are
pretty girls who are in the lower classes
OF the high schools. and they thronged
the audience and cheered their older COM
panions to success.
The hall was beautifully decorated
with flags and bunting. The great arch
ed roof was hardly perceptible through
the drapery and nags. Immediately over
the graduating class the roof was a
solid color OF blue and white, the colors
o. the Washington high schools. After
Il g graduates had received their diplo-
mas and had taken their seats again,
the ushers, all of whom were members
OF the High School Regiment, presented
tie flowers to the graduating class. It
was one of the prettiest scenes that has
ever been witnessed at a commencement,
a great mass Of flowers OF every color
and hue forming a background for the
many pretty girls. For fully twenty
minutes after the exercises were over
the audience sazed at the spectacle
and applauded. Around the entire stage
were banked palms forming complete
green frame for those upon II.
Excellent Musical Program.
An excellent musical program was rem
dered during the evening by tn. Marine
Eand. After the exercises were over Com
missioner Hacfarland stepped TO the front
OF the stage and thanked Lieutenant San
tclmann and the band for their services
and the excellent manner in which they
had performed.
Secretary Root was down upon the pro-
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The Commissioners of the District of
Columbia, either this afternoon or to-
morrow morning, will visit the McKin-
ley Manual Training SCHOOL, corner of
Seventh Street and Rhode Island Ave-
nue. northwest, for the purpose of in
specting and accepting it from the con-
tractors. For several days past the
building has been completed and await
ing the pleasure of the Commissioners.
For several years the Manual Train
ing School, not only of the High School,
but of the graded schools, has been oc-
cupying a small building formerly a
residence on Street. Two years ago
Congress appropriated money for the
purchase of site and the construction
of a new building to be occupied by
those pupils of the high schools who de-
sire to take a course in manual train
ing. The site selected is one of the
best in the city, and is in prominent
and fashionable section OF the city. The
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ANARCHISTS LEAD MOB
IN PATERSON MILL RIOT
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man, Keyes. and Myil got to the mill a
few minutes before the rioters, and tried
to defend the gate against the 5000. The
policemen fired their revolvers. Then for
the first time the rioters used their guns.
Policeman Robinson was shot in the arm.
At TIE same time a rock struck him on
the head and knocked him senseless.
His three companions emptied their re-
volvers and then retrcatod.
Then the rioters took possession of
Bamford's mill after bombarding the
doors with log rams and the windows
with rocks.
About this time Mayor Hinchcliffe had
taken charge Of things at police. head
quarters and sent thirty men to Bam-
ford's mill The thirty policemen
charged the mob with clubs and re-
voIvers. Many shots were fred on both
sides and scores o; the rioters wero
slightly wounded.
Then the mob gave way and ran for
the river and were urged by Galliano
to carry the fight into the riverside dis
trict. The mob had got beyond Me-
Queen They preferred the mad Gal
Iiano for their leader and followed him
to Halls mills on Fulton Street. where
there was another pistol fight with the
seriously injured got their wounds.
Tony Mart. an anarchist, stabbed Po-
liceman Connell and was arrested. Save
for the wounded anarchists in the hos
pital Mart was the only prisoner taken
in the course OF the day
1t was here that Reporter Harris was
wounded. He WAS taking picture Of
the mob attacking the mill. The riot
ers resented that and began to stone
him.
He ran up flight of steps and drew
his revolver, but before he could fire
rock laid him out senseless. He was
pulled from the steps into the middle OF
the street, where ne was beaten and
trarlplcd On. Then some Of the rioters
fred their revoivcrs at HIN as ke lay
unconscious, and one bullet went
through his lurS.
Thrty-fye men were drumned into
the police service during the afternoon
for emergency duty.
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DR.. NBBDHAM TO BE
COLUMBIAN PRESIDENT
Dean of Law School Honored
by Trustees.
Has Had Long and Successful Career
in Connection with Work of
the University.

AS the result of the action of the
Board of Trustees of Columbian Univer-
sity yesterday afternoon, DR.. Charles
W. Needhnm was unanimously elected
president of that Institution. DR.. Need
ham was approached regarding the ac-
ceptnnce of the position some time ago
and has since had the matter under con-
sideration. He announced his willing
ness to become the head Of the univer-
sity yesterday during the course of the
trustees meeting.
Since the resignation. two years ago.
of Rev. DR.. Whitman, the presidents s
chair has been vacant. Rev. Samuel H
Greene. D. D. has been filling the once
temporarily.
DR.. Needham is the dean Of the law
school of the university and also Of the
school Of comparative Jurisprudence and
diplomacy. His success at the head of
this department has been marked, and
his administration has been character
lied by excellent judgment. 1t was
these qualities as practical admins
traitor OF an important educational trust
that called the attention Of the author
tiles OF the university to DR.. Need
hams qualifications.
A change was made so that the fol-
lowing offices are now filled by mem
pers Of the board: President, Wayne
MacVeash; vice president. DR.. Edward
NJ. Gallaudet; chairman Of the executive
committee. F. Walter Woodward: treas
urer. John Joy Edison; secretary, John
B. Larner.
New members Of the board were
chosen as follows: D. A. Chambers.
W. S. Shallenberger, second as
sistant postmaster general; Thomas r.
Jones. president OF the National Safe
Deposit. Savings and Trust Company.
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What becomes of the pupils of the
Manual Training School? There were
seventeen graduates OF the school this
year. Fourteen have already decided to
take supplementary college course,
two are undecided what to do, and one
has already an appointment awaiting
him In large electrical manufacturing
house in Pittsburg when he finishes the
course. OF the fourteen students who
will go to college, eight will go to
Cornwall. four to Lehigh, one to Le-
land Stanford, and one to a college of
technical engineering.
The graduates of the school are all do
ing we'll and are holding responsible and
lucrative positions in large electrical
works. machine shops. and at various
other occupations. One of the boys is in
structor OF civil engineering at Lehigh.
another instructor of machine design at
Cornell. another assistant ship craftsman
at the United States Navy Yard; several
have taken course in patent law, and
are doing well as patent attorneys, and
the remainder are either architects, ma
chinists. craftsmen, or employed In some
kindred occupation.
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University. was awarded in the Manual
Training School to Mr.. Charles Hook
Tompkins.
The scholarship given by the Art
STUDENTS League was awarded to Miss
Rutn Darwin, of the Western. High
School.
Mr.. Stuart, after awarding the scholar
ships, read letter from Miss Elizabeth
Bryant Johnson. chairman of the COM
mittee OF the Mary Washington Chapter
of the National Society of the Dauzh-
ters OF the American Revolution. which
awards the medal for the best essay on
American history by the graduates o..
the Washington High Schools. The let
ter follows:
We discover in these essays a high
degree OF excellence and the titles given
show that these graduates are equipped
to discuss involved and subtle questions.
Finally, we unite in our Judgment
on paper combining historical import
ance, dramatic effect, patriotic fervor.
and brilliant style. underlying all a
beautiful moral lesson showing that our
great men are often greater in waiting
than in the excitement and inspiration
OF action. With pleasure we bestow
this medal on the writer of The Test of
EuuuTduCe, jamie Alice SHllu. Eastern
High School.
THE committee is pleased to an
nounce that seven essays will be ac-
corded honorable mention. They are
logical, careful. accurate, replete with
historic incident. and often fine and
strong in composition. The list is as
follows:
THE Development of Nationality in
the Colonies During the Revolution ;
Irene Orndorff, Central High School.
Greene in the South Bessie E.
Davis, Central High School.
The Growth OF the Spirit of Ma
tionality.' Roland Croxton, Central High
School.
For the Mastery of Lake Champlain.'
Agnes Stewart. Central High School.
The Justification OF the Revolution
Mabel Williams. Central High School.
The Armed Neutrality Margaret
Edwards, Western High School,"
In introducing Commissioner John W.
Ross. Commissioner Macfarland paid
him high tribute and spoke of the great
love the District bore for him. He said
that Mr.. Ross had been interested in
the schools ever since he came to Wash
ington and that he was one OF the
architects and builders of the grand
school system that now exists here.
Each principal read the names of his
own pupils and as each stepped for
ward to receive his or her "sheepskin''
there Swas a burst of applause.
Especially loud was the applause when
Commissioner Ross handed Captain
Robinette of Company F his diploma.
Captain Robinette wen the recent COM
petitive drill and last night he wore
the medal that Col. Allison Nailor do
mated to the high school cadets several
years ago to compete fer each year.
The names of graduates were pub
lished in The Times Tuesday.
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Polls ! Indicate a Majority
in F avor of Spooner
Substitute Bill.
VOTING TO BEGIN AT 2 P. M.
Mr.. Sponer Defends His Proposition
From tharge That 1t Is Intended to
Delay Observation-Disclosures Tes-
timony Favoring Panama Submitted
by MI Hanna.

The Snatc will decide today which
route it tfavors for an isthmian canal.
The pting on the Hepburn Nicaragua
route hi and on the Spooner and other
substitutes and amendments will begin
at o'iock this afternoon by agreement
reached last week and will continue un-
til thi final vote.
The present indication is that the
Panama route will be chosen, or rather
that the spooner substitute will be
ado,ted. which is considered to be
virtually a decision in favor of the
Panama route. Different polls of the
Seiete. made yesterday. place the ma
joity for the Spooner amendment at
from to s.
The Spooner proposition is that the
President shall purchase the Panama
railroad and canal fer 10000, 900, If he
is satisfied that perfect title can be Sc
cured to the property; and If the law
officers of the Government cannot assure
him on this point within a reasonable
time he is to abandon negotiations and
begin the construction of a canal by
the Nicaraguan route.
Panama Title Good.
The best lawyers on the Republican
side. including Messrs. Spooner. Hoar,
Fairbanks. and Foraker, are convinced
that the Panama title is perfect, and
for this reason 1t is conceded that the
spooner substitute is virtually a Pan
anna bill.
Some of the best speeches of the
canal debate were made yesterday. SEN
ators Jones Of Arkansas, Spooner, Tel
Ter, Hanna, and Cockrell all contrib
uted. The speech of Senator Hanna
in particular made a strong impress
sion. 1t included what was virtually
another supplementary report. strongly
in favor of the Panama route from near
ly all the members OF the canal COM
mission individually, in answer to a
number of important questions asked by
the Senator.
Mr.. Jones of Arkansas was the first
speaker He said that he favored the
Panama route because the commission
had recommended 1t, and because he
was not willing to brush aside the unan-
imous report of the commission.
He said. however, that he would not
vote for the Spooner substitute il he be-
lieved 1t were not offered in good faith,
or if. in other words, it were intended
The Washington times., 1902-06-19
Appropriate Exercises at
Convention Hall Last
Night.
PROMINENT PERSONS PRESENT
Representative Lands De-
livers Address to
Students.
WORDS OF GOOD ADVICE
Large Structure Thronged With Friends
of the Students, Who Applaud Loudly
as Medals and Prizes are Awarded

To the strains of the High School
Cadets" march, played by the entire
United States Marine Band and with
5000 citizens of the National Capitol
arplauding them to the echo, 214 gradu-
ates OF the Washington High Schools
marched On the stage at Convention
Hall last night to receive their justly
earned diplomas and to be launched
upon careers in the busy world-carecrs
for which no prophecy can be made.
The stage was in the center of the
west side of the great hall and the
graduates occupied tier of seats in
the rear, while the front seats were oc-
cupied by the distinguished guests, in
GLIDING the members of the Board OF
Education, the Commissioners OF the
District of Columbia, members OF Con-
gress and other prominent persons.
presided. Among the ether guests were
Commissioner John W. Ross, who con-
ferred the diplomas upc ! the graduates;
Representative Charles B. Lands OF
Indiana, who delivered the oration of
the evening; DR.. A p. Farcen, chair
man OF the committee on education.
board of trade; Gen. George H. Har-
ries. president of the board OF ed
ucaticn and chairman Of the committee
on normal and high schools OF the Dis
trict: Gen. II. V. Boynton. president
Of the board Of education. The fol-
loving members Of the Board Of Eduoa-
ton: Mr. II. L. West. Ny 3. C. Fran
els. Mr. J. Holfsworth Gordon.
Mr.. Richard KinGsnan. Mr.. J. F.
Bundy and Mr. Walter F. Eoderick, sec
retary TO the Board of Education; Mr.. A.
r. Stuart, superintendent of public
The Washington times., 1902-06-19
STREET CAR STRIKE.
Providence, R. l., Strikers Wreck Coach
With Stick of Dynamite.

PROVIDENCE, R. l., June 1s.-The
most desperate act of the street-car
strike was done late last night near the
Crescent Park grounds, when Warren
and Bristol suburban car was stoned on
the down trip to Bristol. and stick Of
dynamite was run over on the return
trip.
The big car passed the spot where the
stones struck 1t on the down trip and
had just left the trestle on the west side
when terrific explosion occurred be-
meath the body Of the car. A hole was
torn in the ground and the rail split.
The situation in Pawtucket was so
satisfactory today that part Of the mill
tia were withdrawn. Few persons are
riding on the cars In Pawtucket, the
fear of the boycott being too strong for
them to overcome.
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Drowned While at. Play.

While bathing in the Eastern Branch
near the foot of First Street southeast,
about o'clock yesterday, Lewis Cor
man, seven years old, son of Joseph Cor
man. residing at 12S N Street southeast.
was drowned. The lad with several OF his
companions had gone down to spend the
afternoon in the water. His chuT, Luth-
or Garner. OF lGi y Street southeast.
and himself ventured out beyond their
depths, an undercurrert caught them
and they were both In danger OF drown
ing when Mir. James West. of 161 n
Street southeast, jumped into the water
and rescued the Garner boy, but was un-
able to catch the German boy.
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SENATE TO SELECT
CANAL ROUTE TO-DAY

to delay the construction Of the canal.
In concluding. Mr.. Jones expressed
desire to hear Mr.. Spooner explain away
the charge that the purpose in fixing
on the Panama route was to have no
canal constructed.
Mr.. Spooner then spoke in advocacy
OF his substitute. He said that in con-
sidering the question of an isthmian
canal it must be remembered that the
project was one that should stand for
ever; 1t was too broad for
sectionalism, and should not be
belittled by sentiment, prejudice or as
sumed local interest.
He said he could not understand why
disloyalty or Interior motives should be
charged against those Senators who
could not see their way clear to elm
mate all other considerations and pass
the Hepburn canal bill, merely because
the other house of Congress had favor
ed it. Mr.. Spooner believed the people
of the country wanted a canal; he
wanted it, and it would be constructed
MY amendment favors a canal" he
said. Under Its provisions, II tn
President could not secure within a
reasonable time the desired concessions
and title necessary to construct a canal
at Panama, he is authorized to secure
such concession for the construction
of the Nicaragua canal.
Not Left to Presidents Discretion.
Then the Senator has not left the
selection Of route to the discretion of
the PRESIDENT interrupted Mr.. Nor
gan.
ars i1rx ,,Oy la H.
1T is the duty of Congress to bear this
burden and not to place 1t upon the
Chief Executive"
The speaker said that II the United
States constructed the Nicaragua canal
the partly completed Panama canal
would be continuous invitation to some
hostile nation to complete it, and he
believed it would be a menace to the
future prosperity and peace of this Gov
ernment.
Some day our Oregon might be 60
ing around the Horn and tie Oregon of
an enemy passing through the Panama
canal" he earnestly remarked.
Mr. Morgan declared that the United
States could not get a title from
Panama.
Well. then. you ought to be salts
ASN, ava ~ "ouiu mean tHe nicaragua
Canal" retorted Mr.. Spooner
Mr.. Spooner insisted that the United
States could get a clear and absolute
title to the property of the Panama
Canal Company. and he denied the as
sertions Of the Senator from Oregon
Mr.. Mitchell, that the stencil of the old
canal scandal would fasten itself upon
this Government.
II have often heard OF covenants run
ming with the land. but never before of
smells doing so,'' tartly remarked the
speaker lLaughter.l
Ready to Negotiate Treaty.
Mr.. Morgan. in challenging an asser-
tion relative to Costa Rica's inability
to enter into negotiations without a
constitutional convention, read a note
from the resident minister of Costa
Rica. notifying him that he had just
received notification from his govern
ment to enter into such treaty as the
United States Government desired.
Mr.. Morgan said he supposed that the
Costa Rican congress. which was now in
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The Washington times., 1902-06-19
INVITED TO OHIO.
President Roosevelt to Visit Toledo on
Western Trip.

Representative Southard of ohio yes
terday presented TO President Roosevelt a
request from the citizens OF Toledo to
visit that city at the beginning CT his
Western trip.
As the dates proposed for that journey
are now very numerous. it was impossi-
BILE for the President to speak definitely.
but II is possible that stop may be
made in Toledo after the Cincinnati visit.
which has been tentatively fixed for Sep
temper 20.
The Washington times., 1902-06-19
POTOMAC'S MERRY
AQUATIC CARNIVAL
CARPENTERS ON STRIKE.
Over $50 Union Men Go Out at Nor.
folk, Va.


NORFOLK, Va, June 1S.-Of the $50
union carpenters in Norfolk. $50 went
on strike today.
Eugene S. odell, general organizer
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and
Joiners Of America. who arrived here
from New Yo-H:.. says it is a lockout.
because the employing contractors and
builders asked the men to work nine
hours daily instead of the eight hours
they have been working. without in
crease of pay.
Odell says his order has $4,000. 900
which will all be used II necessary tc
defeat the demand Of the contractors
for q longer day. He says no such de-
mand has ever been made before.
The contractors say the men had
warned them that they would strike for
higher wages next September and as
this would be an opportune time for
them they have decided to bring the fight
on now and have it out to a finish.
The Washington times., 1902-06-19
Law Scholarship.

The scholarship in the Washington
College OF law of this city was award
ed to Miss Sarah Irma Brashears. of the
Central High School, upon her record.
The technical scholarship In Lehigh
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UP IN MINNESOTA.

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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-12
ARMY SENTRY Sees
HIS PRISONER ESCAPE
Refuses to Shoot Down a
Convicted Soldier.
WERE FRIENDS IN BOYH0OD
Willing to Face His Own Court Martial
Rather Than Take Comrades Life.
Now Under Arrest Pending Investiga-
ton and TriaI

CHICAGO. March ia soldier on SEN
try duty at Fort Sheridan yesterday rather
than shoot friend OF his boyhood days,
who was serving a three years sentence
in the guardhouse. permitted the pris-
oner to escape.
The sentry, as a result, is himself a
prisoner with a prospect Of serving the
time for which his friend was to have been
confined. On account Of the gravity Of
the offence, general court-martial viii
be called to dispose of the case as soon
as enough commissioned officers arrive
at the post TO make il up.
The soldier is Frank Berry, a private in
the Ninth Battery and the friend whom
he permitted to escape is Arthur Vance
Both men come from a town in southern
Illinois. and had been chums since they
were children. Their parents lived in ad-
joining houses. Vance was sentenced TO
the guardhouse for desertion.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-12
Mrs. S Megargee Wright covers in
tTuder with a revolver IN her PhiIa-
delphia home.

loaded revolver from a bureau before lea--
ing her room. She pointed the weapou
at the burglar. who was but a few feet
from her
Mr. Wright quickly lighted the gas. and
while his wife kept the man covered tele-
phoned police headquarters and asked
jhat a patrOlman be sent TO the house as
speedily as possible. The burglar offered
no resistance. and while Mrs Wright
covered him with her revolver Mr. Wright
went downstairs TO admit the policeman.
Inc prisoner was taken to the Fifteenth
and Locust Street station and there ideu-
titled as John PenrOsg. He was nineteen
years old. six feet IN height and well
built
Mr.. and Mrs Wright appeare4 yester-
day against him. In telling her story to
Magistrate Harrison Mrs Wright said.
IF ! had seen the man first l would
have shot him I came within an ace of
doing so as il was. I think my husband
was too lenient
I was awakened by noises and heard
my husband say. Don't move OF I will
shoot you Then ] picked up nv pistol
and ran into the room Oh. if he had
moved I would have shot him" and Eirs.
Wright nodded vigorously.
The burglar had apparently entered the
Wright house by scaling a wall surround
ing the adjoining residence Of Mr.. Alex
ander Van Rensselaer,. and from which he
was able TO reach second-story window.
Penrose had taken heavy gold watch
chaln. pair OF opera glasses. and had
broken open Mrs. Wright's desk in the
library