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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-04
MAJOR SYLVESTER COMES
TO AID OF SKATERS

Major Sylvester has been thanked by
local sporting people for the interest he
has taken in behalf of those who are
fond Of skating. 1t is because OF his ac-
ton that the fish ponds near the tidal
basin have been flooded, and all that is
needed to put them IN shape is cold
weather.
Major Sylvester has also communi-
Gated with the District Commissioners
respecting the use OF ice on Rock Creek
in Rock Greek Park He hopes to be
able 10 have men detailed there about
the dam near the Pierce Mil Road in
order 10 prevent any fatalities.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-04
GOODS RESERVED TILL XMAS
The Diamond Headquarters

Primarily this is a house
Of Diamonds. We make
Diamonds a speciality. We
carry in set and unset
gems more of these stones
than can be found in any
other one house in America.
We import our Diamonds
direct, for we have outlet
sufficient to justify US in
buying through a represen-
tative abroad and import
ing for ourselves. The
Diamonds you see here
have cost US % Per Cent
and 80 Per Cent less than
like stones would have
cost if bought from az i'm
porter on this side. We
save you that-and at the
same time we show you a
collec Jon Of gems that
embraces the best goods
on the American market
today. For the Christmas
trade we've had a big part
of our reserve stock
mounted up into Pins,
Rings, Brooches, etc. We
can interest you in them.
What's better as a giftP
Then, too, this is a house
where credit and cash buy
alike. We're glad to have
your charge account if it's
convenient to you.
All Engraving. including Mono
grams, absolutely Free.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-04
FERNANDO GALLEGOS is
NOT ALLOWED TO LAND

Rafael Lopez, the Salvad0rean minis
ter. has been informed that upon the
arrival OF the Pacific Mail steamer City
OF Para. at San Francisco. an immi-
grafton inspector boarded the ship and
prevented the landing of Fernando Cal
legos. an insane son Of Salvador Gale
gos. ex-minister Of Salvador TO Wash
ington and Berlin.
Minister GallegOs was well known
among the members Of the Diplomatic
Corps durig Nhis stay here. at when
time his son was with him.
Minister Lopez Will probably make a
personal appeal TO President Roosevelt
in behalf Of the boy in case the Bureau
of Immigration should act adversely
The young man. II is said. was coming
to this country. accompanied by his
brother. solely 70 enter sanatorium-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-04
FORCED SALE OF DOG
TO A MESSENGER BOY

Alfred Ktdwell. a Western Union mes
songer boy was yesterday standing on
the street with his weeks wage Of $3.50
in his hand when a negro came BY with
a dog under his arm. He proposed to
the boy 10 buy the dog and when the
latter insisted that he did not want the
animal the man grabbed the money
thrust the dog into the boys arms. and
ran away.
The little fellow wept and his story
was soon known. Sympathetic stran-
gers made up a purse Of s. for the lad.
IL still has the dog
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-04
REV. JOSIAH H. PERRY
ACCEPTS A CALL

The Rev Josiah II. Perry. for twenty
three years rector OF ST. Andrew Epis-
copal Church, Fourteenth Street north
west. has accepted a call 20 the rector
ship OF Trinity Episcopal Church, Nat
chez. Miss.
II is expected that Mr.. Perry will
relinquish his duties at St Andrew g
in the early part Of the new year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-04
MONEY FOR ICE BOAT ASKED
BY HARB0RMASTER SUTTON

The District Commissioners have re-
ceived "a letter from Harbormaster J.
r. Sutton saying that since 1t does not
seem possible to obtain the money need
ed to cover repairs to the harbor boat
Vigilant from the emergency fund of
the District the Commissioners should
request Congress TO appropriate 800 for
the purpose of putting the Figilant in
condition for bre&.1ing ice. and the fur
Their sum of sac for fuel paints. oil.
and other miscellaneous expenses Of the
depa rtment
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-04
PUT ON RETIRED LIST.

Col. W II. w. James, commanding the
Tweuty-ffth Infantry. at Fort Niobrara.
Neb., was placed on the retired list
yesterday. at his own request. He Is a
native Of Tennessee. and was graduated
from West Point in 1872
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-04
GETS CHRISTMAS GIFT

The District Commissioners have or
dered that the compensation OF James
p Parry. superintendent of construc-
ton. ONCE OF the Building Inspector.
be increased from $3.50 to a per day. to
take effect today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-04
LOST PURSE WITH $50.

Capt A g. Remington. l. s A., liv-
ing at the Portner, reports TO the police
that while shopping with his wife yes
terday he lost his purse. containing S84n.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-04
Ring, $50
Ring, So

Gentlemen's Heavy Gold Seal Ring.
deliberately carved. One OF the most
acceptable Xmas gifts. at........sS
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-04
Ring. S42

Ladies. Fine Gold Ring. set with ;
beautiful blue white Diamonds. An
exceptional value at..............S4
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-04
Brooch. SIS

Very neat Gold Brooch. in the pop
ular twisted pattern. During the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-04
Ring. SIS

Gentlemen's Heavy Gold Ring, set
with beautifully cut blue white
Diamond A so Ring anywhere.
Xmas special at.................... SO
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-04

Diamond and Pearl Pin, sci as
coronet: every diamond and every
pearl perfect. During the holidays
fOr........-. a-......-.......'....''. -sl-0
The colored American., 1903-01-24

time to the interests of his race, CT
which he is a strong advocate
He is President of the Afro-American
League of Western Pennsylvania, an
organization that has done much to-
ward the general uplift of the Negro
in that section. 1t was this organiza-
tion that first brought President Roose-
velt's attention to the apparent eXecu-
tive approval of the crushing out of
the Negro by the "Lilly-white" Re
publicans in the Southland, and the
answer came quick and sure and gave
no uncertain sound. In 1898 Mr..
Holmes headed a delegation from the
same organization which called upon
President Mckinley and protested
against the failure of the government
to punish the murderers of Postmaster
Baker and his family, and urged inter
ference in the Wilmington outrages.
He is a member of every department
of masonry, being now, for the third
time, w. M. of st. Cyprian Lodge, No
13, F. and A. M. He is a member of
Sheba Chapter, No. 13, r. A. M. Cyrene
Commandery No. 9, K. T., and is also
Scottish Rite Mason and a Shriner.
He is a member of several Odd Fellow
bodies and is connected with the Be-
nevolena Order of Elks. Mr.. Holmes
is likewise Of high literary atainments,
and his general pleasing demeanor has
made him prime social favorite. The
young man striving for success, in
whatever field, will find no character
more worthy of emulation than the
character of J. Welfred Holmes
character that so well exemplif1es the
saying, Worth makes the man, want
of it, the fellow"
GEO. A. NEALE.
The colored American., 1903-01-24
FRIEND, THIS MEANS YOU.

A great many friends in this paper
have an idea that they help it by send
ing news and elaborate accounts of en-
tertainments, weddings. etc. They were
never so mistaken. The way to help
The Colored American is to pay your
subscription bill, if you are a subscriber,
and If you are not subscriber send IN
your subscription
The paper contains great amount OF
live and interesting news each week. Any
practical newspaper man can tell you
that it takes money and great de- #
it to run paper like The Cole amer
lean. Do not fiatter yourseIr that yor
are helping the paper by sending it news
Send the cash-a money order, an ex-
press order, a draft or a check. When
these little evidences of appreciation
come along there is no doubt about the
matter being printed.
The above suggestion will not only ap-
ply to the people who send in long news
letters, but will apply equally as well to
the many intelligent, well-to-do subscrib-
ers who get the paper each week and
who receive occasional notices, but who
pay absolutely no attention to our bills
for subscription money.
The colored American., 1903-01-24

Does the man who has been receiv-
ing $1,000 per year realize that his
salary has been decreased through the
increase in the cost OF living, thus re-
ducing the purchasing price of his
dollar?
Isn't there a feeling way down in
the hearts of Brothers ]. H. Smythe
and J. Milton Turner, that this hunt
for a "fit'' minister to Liberia is a
reckless waste of time, when such
tested material is plainly in view?
The colored American., 1903-01-24

What is the matter with the eloquent
Albert j. Beveridge, of Indiana, for the
vice-presidency on the Roosevelt
ticket?
If George w. Ellis didn't make what
his best friends considered a 100 to1''
shot, in landing that secretaryship OF
legation?
Why do not the colored lawyers take
their lunch at the City Hall restaurant
in the room reserved for members CT
the bar?"
Why does not some enterprising
manager "star" Prof. Charles Stewart
in a grand piano recital" and let the
people see the things he can do to a
Steinway?
How many editors are now required
TO fill the place of Thomas Fortune in
the op1nion-page of the esteemed New
York Age?
In view of certain literary achieve
ments, isn't Charles E. Lane eligible
for membership in the famous Pen and
Pencil club?
If the Negroes of the District have
the courage to insist upon a colored
judge for one of the branches of the
police court?
What has become of Bard r. E. S.
Toomey, whose poetic effusions were
In other days the life of the Second
Baptist Lyceum?
Upon what species Of logic does the
Board of Education justify the en-
pioyment of a teacher in both the day
and night schools?
What will the Capital Savings Banks
depositors receive when the LAWYERS.
receivers, accountants and other para
sites get through?
Will Recorder Dancy be compelled tn
advertise for candidates for clerk
ship, should Capt. Gilmer be called to
a place in the army?
If the public isn't heartily tired of
the undue prominence given by the
local press to the disgracefur antics
of one Simon Booker?
Who is to blame for the embarras-
sing siuation in which the conscien-
uous directors of the Capital Savings
Bank find themselves {?
VIII special commissioner Fortune
make his report to the entire country.
before submitting the same to the
treasury Department?
Why are white clerks. watcbmen
messengers and what not permitted to
use the apartment at the City Hall res
Uaurant that IS marked FOR Members
of the Barr"
II there is any spontaneous demand
0y congress for the prayers of one
Rev. William McGill, editor Of Hot
SHOTS, who aspires to be chaplain of
the House?
VIII our teachers be thoughtful
enough to emphasize to their geogra-
phy classes that there are such places
on the map as Wilson, n. c., and
Indianola, Miss?
The colored American., 1903-01-24
WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW

Did you forget to write it 1903?
Have you INDUCED in cablegram
to Hawaii?
When will that Metropole Glee Club
be organized?
Are we to have a re-organized bank
or a new one?
Is there a color line" at the City
Hall restaurant?
Who is the author of the POSTS
article CT S. H. Wick?
If Mr. William w. Watson has an
announcement to make?
Why not a monster union meeting Of
all the local literaries?
When will w. J. Edelin make another
investment in horse-f1esh?
Isn't it about time for another rumor
of new paper to break out?
VIII the Alton B. Parker presidential
Doom develop staying qualities?
Will West Point ever again be graced
by the presence of a Negro cadet?
When will the unruly crowds in front
OF our churches be broken up?
Has the Orpheus Glee Club conclud-
ed to "go way back and sit down?''
When will Isaac H. Smiths bank at
Newberne, n. c., reopen for business ?
Is the taste for lyceums waning. or
has the business been sadly soverdone? d?
When will there be an open door"
to another cClored clerk in the Census
Office?
Shall we instruct the secretary to
cast the unanimous vote of the Negro
for Roosevelt?
Why more high-salaried department.
clerks do not buy homes while the
opportunity offers?
If DR.. George H. CardozC, took ad-
vantage of his opportunity to meet
Prof. Joe Walcott.
Is Charles E. Hall content to ''let
well enough alone,' or will he make a
dash for Liberia?
Is there any truth in the rumor that.
Edward l.. Thornton is to re-enter the
arena of Journalism?
How about that Business Mems
League, Messrs. Terrell. Marshall
Douglas, Handy, ct al?
Why William Wells and William
Baltimore feel called upon to go to
Baltimore so frequently?
Has Prof. w H. Ferris any speeches
IN his grip that he neglected to deliver
during his sojourn in our midst?
Will the race for delegate to the next
republican national convention include
Terrell, Patterson, Jones and Lee?
Has Henry Y Arnett cabled his re-
grets to the United States Legation at
Monrovia? Ditto, II. p Cheatham?
When will the authorities provide
for the improvements so sadly needed
In the office of the Recorder of Deeds9
The colored American., 1903-01-24
ATTENTION AGENTS.

Agents who have not made their re-
ports and settlements in this office for
some time are hereby warned that un-
less a settlement comes this week no
more papers will be set them. This will
also apply to a number of DELINQUENT
subscribers who are considerably in ar
The colored American., 1903-01-24

Walter L. Smith, Company A, oath
Infantry; Burnett A. Mcintyre, Com
pany L, oath Infantry; James L. Ross,
Company B, oath Infantry, who lost
their lives in the Philippines in the
cause OF their country, were buried
IN the Arlington National cemetery
Friday morning, at 10 o'clock, with the
usual military honors. including the
firing of volleys over the graves and
the sounding OF taps.
The colored American., 1903-01-24
A PIONEER LAWYER.

Continued from first page.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-25
CUSTOM GREATER THAN BYLAW
Society Liable if Rule Against De-
linquents Is Not Enforced.

Circuit Judge Taylor yesterday decided
that although the construction Of a frater-
nal society provides that II dues of MEM
Der are not paid on a certain date the MEM
Der stands suspended II the custom has been
not to enforce the rule the society is liable
for the insurance of a delinquent member
in case OF death unless he was notified of
his suspension.
The ruling was made in the case Of Annie
LAWN against the Grand Lodge of United
Workmen Of Missouri for s2.000 insurance
on the life of her husband. Patrick LAWN.
who died in July. 1901 Judge. Taylor gave
Judgment against the order for the amount.
with interest at s per cent from August
S, 1901.
1t was pleaded that LAWN was in arrears
for dues. and that he had abandoned the
order.
Judge Taylor said the evidence showed
that the dues should be paid on the twenty
eighth day Of each month, but chat 1t was
the custom to allow ten to fifteen days ad-
diional, and wait for a report of the fnan-
ciai officer. There was no evidence. the
Judge said. showing that LAWN had aban-
doned the order
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-25
Who was In her mothers arms. md escaped
from the runaway without a bruise.

~, ~ =, .
W. a"e M's. o'.o Anheut. anu ."en
line street. had n narrow eacape from death
bv n co,i,s,,r ,v,th +, t,rona,rnx stree, cnr
while out driving Sunday afternoon.
The car running on the opposite aide of
tho street from tn .,cua,omcd co,,rse.
.ne $40. re, ,,o rvs e.e"s.o'''e' eV ,''''
struck the Ahhault buggy In tho rear. swerv-
Ing 1t about with terrific force and knock
Ing Mira Aabault who held her baby In
ne 80 f,"',' VIZ W." ". so' III
her arms, over the SIDE OF the Seh.e'e
Al the same time one of the reins was
wrcarhed from Anhault'H hands, This
-, a., -. A.. -, ...,.,..., n. TT,
caused the morse 10 pun around IN Circle
over the rough half-improved street, whilc
Mrs. Anhau,t and her child were stt,l hang.
la. a,, ,,,.,r ,h., ,.,,,,
''s 'u' we VIZ wH.e''
Mrs. Anhauit called to her husband 10 save
her. and. holding on TO the rein with hia
-. -, d. tn, =. ~. ,,.t.,.. .,s.n-
flshe manu-, ne sraeoee w MY wue e'o."
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-25
THIRTY INJURED IN
WRECK AT BLOOMINGTON.
Cattle Car Runs Into . Passenger
Coach ON the Illinois
Central.

Bloomington, ILL.,, Aug. :l.-Thirty or moro
passengers were seriously injured, some per-
haps fatally. by peculiar collision at the
junction OF the Illinois Central and the
Lake Erie and Western railroads. two miles
southeast OF this city. shortly before noon
to-day.
While a passenger train, westbound on the
latter road. was passing over the crossing a
car Of stock. which was being pushed by a
switch engine on the Illinois Central, broke
loose from the engine and dashed into the
side OF the passenger train with terrific
force, breaking the coach in two and in
jurtng nearly every one OF the sixty occu-
pants. The coach was thrown over on Its
The train lin crew removes the injured to
neighooring farunhoUses for medical care.
and others were brought to the hospitals Of
this city on special train.
The crossing has long been a dangerous
one, the Big Four also crossing the tracks
OF the Central but a short distance away.
and Is unprotected by any targets or inter
locking plant.
THE INJURED.
The following is the complete list Of the
l. |. Mecslluaa. .sayeroos NJ. hip hurt; hand
r. T. bay, Holder. M: heaay badly Gu, and
MRS. SARAH ss Nm Fa sss sas saysres
Ms. Sra So ! ksTsaasT. Normal, Ill: shoulder
Miss. Jessie Yeuie. saysroos: head cut and
n 6. Kcraer, Normal; back injured: head.
face and lips cat: internal hurts
A Miss f.s ss cut aa sSsa sss sa ssass
hand cut ana S.a,sea ed N''s -'''' >''e< --'A
s: S5ssssy, ~, wife and ehiia, s.iEey. m:
X 5. MsISgsis: saSSsssss S. BABY bruised arm.
and FACE injured and sattTnal injuries Of =
Miss Lissie os,ertase. Gibson city. M: heaa
ha lily GU: Snd arm bruised
a Ms s1,; Sh Sass Gas sssss M ss sasAea
paa:sl Cragaeli, Remington, Tna., s.: probably
s sas hart seaa cut and s Bruised al es ss
w p, Brooks. trrowsrs;h, NJ: head Gu, had
MS Pratt paaas. M. bruised and shocked.
NJ; saeS "a "a s5Ss:ss ~ iss,sI ss;a.ssa:
Alexander wsodeine. Alliot,, H. head bruised
sa James rss '' T. Raassare saysr,os m; hip
bruised ana Internal hurts
s Mss SsSSS s s.e gs sss EST m sAas
Mrs William FhtIilp.. B.eosni1s.os- III: BACK
MI Ms sns NAN saeP sssassa R.ar.sa md with
three ehildIeas mother bruised; sess. s bead cns
Sssn- very se.sess: iydie, 10. hand and faoe hurt;
" n johnson, Mesvsa M. serious cash IA
MIS- Msr MT Wasss : ' cessax. III. back hart
and internal injuries
Miss Sadie Ronp. Bloon,netnn. nl-s head ia
Jared aud lirnns ana back s5iTs.zsca-
Mrs chssies csastcn, csintan- III; shoulder
bruised ana back severely faJg-ca
A. y. Rhodes. SlooTr.ingrol. III. left thigh IN
jared ara praised.
c. NJ. Means Gibson CITY. m. head cut and
bruised.
Ms. Nellie A-yewsznsth. Ar~o~sHttA. III. knee
hart ana head cut
MISS Nina Wan. Bloomington. I'll. badly ssas-
en- Up ana bruised.
Mrs l. & Jones' Glen Ayos, n: head bruised
Mise Maus Redmond lvesaaie, III, hand cut
by glass
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-25
Question Of Nominee for Governor
All Depends on Delegations
Yet to Be Seated.
BOTH CANDIDATES CLAIM LEAD.
Friends of Tom L. johnson and
John L. Zimmerman Are Max
ing Strong Fight-Bookwal-
ter Out of Senatorial Race.

Columbus. o., Aug. N.--The contest be-
tween Mayor Tom l.. Johnson Of Cleveland
and John L. Zimmerman of Springfield for
the Democratic gubernatorial nomination,
although within twenty-four hours of de-
cisive action. is tonight as much disputed
as ever.
At the headquarters of each candidate the
most confident claims are given out.
Following the withdrawal OF Bookwalter
as the Johnson candidate for Senator the
Zimmerman men inaugurated raid on the
Johnson ranks. claiming that the instruc-
lions for johnson for Governor applied only
to the ballotlng on Wednesday and not to
the selection tomorrow Of members on
committees on credentials and resolutions
Tho Johnson men met this charge by say
ing 1t was a confession OF weakness and
insisted that the instructions applied to the
selection OF members of the new State Cen
trail Committee and the entire organization
OF the convention.
1t is still conceded that the one securing
4 majority OF the Committee on Credentials
tomorrow will on the following day be
nominated for Governor. as there are 145
seats out Of the 600 contested. and neither
candidate can win without having all Of his
delegates seated.
The Zimmerman mon are also making
desperate efforts to make break In the
Johnson ranks because of the Endorsement
Of John II. Clarke Of Cleveland in place
Of Bookwalter. and in this matter they
have caused tho johnson managers some
trouble. One Of the written statements given
out from the Zimmerman headquarters to-
day charges that johnson first failed to
get Melville r. ingalls, Of Cincinnati to go
on his slate for Senator: then Mayor Samuel
Jones Of Toledo likewise declined. and now
Bookwnlter has refused.
Some of the free-silver enthusiasts who
are instructed for Johnson for Governor.
are out openly tonight against Clarke for
Senator. and the Indications are that this
opposition will be carried to the floor OF
the convention II tho Committee on Reso-
luton includes in its report the Endorsement
OF Clarke.
The Zimmerman men favor a conservative
platform. such as the party had in Ohio
four years ago. when John r. Mclean
headed the Democratic ticket for Governor,
with additions for home rule. denouncing
State institutions. The Johnson men de-
clare for the reaffirmation Of last years
platform, when johnson had undispted con-
troll OF the State Convention. with additional
planks favoring cents per mile fare on
steam railways, and scent fares on street
railways. and the referendum. The plat
form. rs we'll Us tho ticket. for the next
year and everything else, depend upon the
settlement Of the contested seats and the
places OF greatest Importance on this occa-
sion are those representing their congress
sional districts in tho Committee on Gre
dcntials.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-25
A Washington Physician.

DR.. Robert Douglas, Homeopathic Spe-
ciallst. corner Sixth and F streets: n. w.
Washington. d. c.. in a recent letter 10
The Peruna Medicine Co., of Columbus,
Ohio. has the following to say concerning
Their noted catarrh remedy. Peruna:
II have been a practicing physician for
some years. during which time have adj
ministerial Peruna to a number Of my pa
TENTS for catarrh and general debility with
great benefit to them. / have paid par
ticular attention to its effects, and have
absolute confidence In Its curative qualities,
and have no hesitation in giving 1t a most
emphatic endorsement."-Dr. Robert Doug
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-25
RESIGNATION CAUSES SURPRISE
Joseph Mccoy Will Move to Kan
sas City.
EEPCBIIC SPEGAL


Muscosee. 1. T. Aug. e4-The published
report Of the resignation OF Joseph Mccoy.
Assistant District Attorney for the Western
District caused surprise here to-day,
though few have known that McCoy's
resignation was in the hands OF District
Attorney Meilerte four months ago, and
had been reported to the Attorney General
Mr. Meliette stated tonight that when
Mccoy resigned he asked him to remain in
the Office un:il he could make recomnen-
c. L ktstler of Holdenvilie has been APP
pointed When Kistler was appointed last
Friday McCoy's resignation was forwarded
to Washington.
when Mccoy resigned four months ago