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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
PATRIOTISM CLOVIS
UNDER SNOW OF YEARS
Oldest Inhabitants Observe the Day
With Wouted Enthusiasm.

The anniversary OF the birth of
George Washington was celebrated
today by the Association OF the
Oldest Inhabitants with patriotic
exercises in Carroll Institute Hall
It was the largest meeting held
by the organization in several years,
and was addressed by Commissioner
II. B. F. Mcfarland. Many ladie were
present. At the business session.
which took place before the patriotic
exercises. William Boron offered the
following:
Resolved. That we meet to celebrate
George Washington's birth. and 10 per-
petuate his name throughout the earth.
Therefore do we protest George Wash
ington's obliteration on every letter
sent through the nation
Mr.. Boron said it was a shame that
the likeness of Washington should be
smeared and obliterated on every stamp
which is sent through the United States
mail
The resolution. however. was not
seconded, and there was no discussion
Of the subject
The meeting was conducted by S.
Thomas Brown, president of the assocI-
alton, with 3. J. Riess. secretary.
The following were elected 10 member
ship: H. S. Robinson. S. Norris Thorne.
Henry Birch. NJ Brashear. B. w. sum
my, ohm J. Georges and AIva s. Tabor.
William ". Birch, ninety-ive years of
age. the oldest member OF the associa-
ton, was present. He was accompanied
by his granddaughter. Bertha T. Bald
win.
At the conclusion OF the business ses-
sion the patriotic exercises were be-
gun by the singing OF America" the
audience standing.
President Brown then introduced All
son NailOr. jr.. who read Washington's
farewell address.
Commissioner Macfarland delivered
the GRAFTON OF the day.
The Star SpangIed Banner" was re-
cited by Duncan c. Haywood
After the patriotic exercises a musical
entertainment was given by y. Floyd
Featherston and Dora Varney
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
SOUGHT INSPIRATION
At WASHINGTON'S TOMB
Children of the Revolution Journey to
Mount Vernon.

The National Society Of the Children
of the American Revolution made its an
nual trip TO Mount Vernon today 20
celebrate Washington's Birthday The
party assembled this morning at the
Church OF the Covenant and went imme-
diateIy 10 the special cars provided for
them by the Mount Vernon Railway
The children were accompanied by mem
bers Of the Daughters Of the American
Revolution and other friends.
Upon arrival at Mount Vernon the
children visited the tomb OF Washington
and then went through the program of
patriotic exercises around the tree
planted by the society. The exercises
included the singing Of national songs
and several addresses.
The final event Of the convention OF
1903 Will be a colonial tea given by the
national board OF management at the
Washington Club. ITO 1 Street. in honor
Of the visiting members OF the national
society Of the Children OF the American
Revolution
In his address before the National So
ciety OF the Children OF the American
Revolution at the Church of the Cove
nant yesterday afternoon the Rev.
Teunis S. Hamlin delivered some forci-
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AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
What Postum Did There.

a well-known figure at the National
capital Is that Of an attorney-at-law and
soilcitor or patents, who has been prac-
ucing before the courts and the Depart
ment OF the Interior at Washington for
more than twenty Five years. The exper-
fence Of this gentleman with coffee is
unusually interesting for IL proves that
although the III results from coffee are
slow they are sure. He SAYS Il have
consumed coffee at my meals for many
years, but OF late years have been an
noyed by deranged stomach and sIeep-
lessness, pains in my mead. nervousness
and confusion OF the mind About
eighteen months ago / quit coffee and
commenced TO use Postum Food Coffee
and have experienced the most pleasing
and beneficial results therefrom
1T has aided my digestion, increased
my appetite for healthy food appeased
my stomach. invigorated my brain
cleared and quoted nerves and mind and
enabled me 10 sleep soundly eight hours
out OF the tWenty-four. II has impaired
buoyancy and cheerfulness 20 my daily
life and caused me 20 look on the bright
side OF things in general. II has fitted me
and I would consider Il calamity to be
deprived OF its use
Il look on Postum as an absolute cure
for the Ills that coffee causes IL not
only cures the ravages Of coffee but
stimulates 10 vigor and healthy action
The brain and all the organs OF the
human body. II has with me and with
many Of my friends. and this IS my
authority for the statement" Name fur
nished b. Postum Co. Battle Greek,
Mich.
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bic remarks on the need OF emulation
Of the character OF George Washington.
Among the evils against which he pro
tested were the obstruction OF necessary
legislation in the National Legislature,
the holding Of Sunday sessions by this
same body, and the tendency Of public
men 10 use Sunday as a day Of pleas
Ure
Dr. Hamlin told OF the beauty OF
WashingtOns life and called attention
TO the fact that he was one of the few
men whose birthday was celebrated in
his lifetime. He read from n Philadel-
phia paper Of that period, describing the
ceremonies incident to that celebration.
I am not one Of those" said DR..
Hamlin. who think that patriotism is
lost art in America. Such a belief
would lead to despair I believe the
American people were never more sin
cereIy and deeply patriotic than they are
today. nor was there ever so large an
array of patriotic statesmen But there
is room for emulation Of the character
Of the Father of his Country and for
the following OF his last counsel. When
we see legislation in Congress obstruct-
ed by the whims Of a few individuals
and the selfshness of ambitious politi-
clans. and when we see there denial
OF the rights of Cuba, in direct opposi-
ton TO the wishes Of the people, We
should invoke Washington's spirit TO
preside over the actions of those at the
Capitol,
In thinking Of washiugton's treat
ment Of other nations we should be
grateful to God that our diplomacy has
been relying on the observance of the
Monroe Doctrine and the Golden Rule.
and regret that it is sometimes obstruct-
ed by personal and partisan ambitions in
Congress-"
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fought fires with as much vim and vigor
as the hremen OF his day. he always be-
ing a very enthusiastic fireman The
company originally consisted Of merely a
bucket brigade and was organized in
l770. The first hand engine the company
ever had was known as the Friendship
engine and was purchased by Washing
ton for the company in Philadelphia in
117i, Washington making the company
a present OF the engine. Many strangers
who visit the city ara zee the old
Friendship engine believe that the en-
CINE they see is the one that Washington
bought for the city. In this. however.
they are mistaken. for this engine was
bought by the city in Baltimore in 1850.
it being the third engine the company
has had
Chief James F. Webster. OF the police
force. who is one OF the oldest members
Of the company. in speaking OF fires ,p
former years. said in those DAYS every
one was supposed 10 keep two buckets
in his house 10 be known as fire
buckets. and the constable OF the city
had power to call on anyone for service
In case Of fire and upon refusal the
man could be arrested and sent 70 jail.
The Industrial Floats.
The last division was composed OF the
Industrial display marshaIed by Charles
3. Pan Perhaps the most attract1v.
hoat in the procession was the Robert
Portner Brewing Company. which amply
displayed the business OF that growing
institution Besides its main float the
company had two others.
Among those who had floats in the
procession were the following: T. +.
Burroughs. Sons. & Co. grocers and feed
dealers; James McCuen. grocer and
Alexandria Bottling Works; r. L. Ny
ers, hveryman; z. j. Miller COMPANY
wholesale dealers in crockery and
queensware: Charles King & Son. whole
sale grocers; James F. CarIin's Sons
Company. hardware dealers: Alexandria
Iron Works; Alexandria Bread Bakery:
Bendheim &c Sons. dry goods merchants:
z. s. Leadbeater & Sons. wholesale and
retail druggists; J. Bernheimer. general
merchandise; James Patterson, livery
man; F. 5. Harper, wholesale grocer:
Mutual Ice Company. ice manufacturers.
j. H. Chilly. wholesale grocer: H II.
Field & Co. lumber dealers: Alexandria
branch of the Havenner Baking Com
pany. Of Washington; L. Shuman & Sons.
confectioners: Peoples Bakery; James
Mansfield. stove dealer; Well Bros,
butchers; Alexandria Steam Laundry;
Edgar Lyles. boot and shoemaker: Rob-
ert Portner Brewing Company: Globe
Flour Mills, r. E. LAWYER q Co. commits
sion merchants: Alexandria branch OF
Tolman Steam Laundry; Swan Bros. dry
goods dealers; children of the public
schools, Alexandria Brick Company.
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DEANS sI.75 GLASSES.

500 pairs Of 10-ycar guarantee Eye Glasses
ard Spcctaclcs, to he closed 0ut 20 make TOuru
for spring stock. at Si.15. including best lenses
Regular $50 values Book on care Of eyes free.
fcis-tf
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
SONS OF REVOLUTION
IN ANNUAL SESSION
Hear Patriotic Addresses at the New
Willard-Dr. Green's Fine Address.

George Washington's Birthday was ap-
propriately celebrated by the Sons of the
Revolution at the New Willard this
morning at 1890 O'Clock. Through the
courtesy OF F. s. Hight. manager Of the
hotel. the banquet hall was tastefuIly
decorated with flags and potted plants.
F. p. B. Sands. vice president OF the
District society. presided. and music was
furnished by the Marine Band under the
direction OF Lieut.. w H SantIemau.
The exercises were supervised by a
committee OF arrangements composed OF
Charles II. Campbell. chairman; Barry
Buckley. secretary; Mark B. Hatch. R.
W. Buckley. DR.. II. L. f Johnson. A. F.
Marsh, Benjamin Miller. II. w. Reed,
and b. B. Wilson.
An audience composed of members of
the society, their friends and prominent
people OF the city. packed the hall as
the instruments Of the band sounded the
first notes OF the overture. The gath
ering was essentially patriotic. Every
sentiment expressive OF love for the
flag. the nation. and the achievements
of it's people was enthusiastically ap-
plauded. Inc OratiOu delivered at the
dedication OF the Washington Monument.
read by Barry Buckley, and the address
of the day by the Rev. T. F. Green were
heard with especial attention
A special feature OF the exercises wss
the performance in public for the first
time OF the Thomas Jefferson March. 8"
by Santlemann, inscribed to the Thomas
Jefferson Memorial Association.
The following was the program: over
ture. America" Herbert; Invocation.
Rev. r. n. McKim. chaplain Sons of the
Revolution. District OF Columbia; music,
Schubert's Serenade; Grafton on Wash
ington. Daniel. by Barry Buckley, esq.
music. The Star-Spangled Banner; -
address. by the Rev. T. z. Green. gen
eral chaplain Sons OF the Revolution;
music. "Marseillaise. Rouget de FIsle;
music. march. Thomas Jefferson" San
lehman. respectfully inscribed to the
Thomas Jefferson Memorial Association;
benediction, Rev. r H, McKim. chaplain
Sons OF the Revolution, District or Co
lumbia music. THE Stars and Stripes
Forever"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
AZ Old Contest Renewed.

There IS abundant evidence today
that the annual contest between the
friends OF Mrs. Fairbanks and those OF
Mrs. Donald Mclean. chapter regent Of
the state OF New York. for the position
of president general is to be waged
more bitterly than ever at this session.
The amendment TO the bylaw which
provides that no executive officer shall
serve more than Two consecutive years,
which was introduced last year and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23

which would make these terms of in
definite length. will serve as the par
ticular piece OF legislation about which
the clans Will gather. Should the
amendment be passed it will be a signal
victory for Mrs. Fairbanks. There are
many Of the delegates, however. who be
lieve two terms TO be as much honor as
one woman should be given. Some of
the delegates are inclined to attach a
national political significance 20 this
election in view Of the Presidential as
piratiOns Of Senator Fairbanks.
The amendment viii come up for con
sideration this afternoon. Should II
pass. Mrs. Fairbanks will surely be re-
elected president general next Thurs
day
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23

brick manufacturers; John G. Cockey.
confectioner; Finley Bros, OF Washing
ton. manufacturers Of soda and mineral
waters; William Desmond, plumber ana
steamhtter: William Hammond. ton
serial artist; Fairfax & Co. wholesale
liquor dealers: Alexandria branch Of
Corby Bros Bread Bakery. OF Washing
ton. and W. F. Creighton & Co. drug
gists.
The Industrial display was followed by
the merryrnakers and the rear OF the
procession was brought up by the Dis
trict National Guard Band. Of Washing
fcy
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parade. and the work OF enterts
visitors will continue perha
midnight. Many of those who ept
open house all day viii contin to do
so until a late hour tonight. Among
the features OF tonight's festivities will
be banquet rendered In honor OF Gov
ernor Montague by the members OF the
Alexandria Washington Lodge OF
Nasons. A german will be given In
McBurney's Hall by the Alexandria Ger
man Club In honor OF the visiting Of
hcers who took part in the parade. A
number OF private parties have arranged
for social functions at their houses in
honor OF visitors.
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DIED.

DAYY-Passed to his eternal reward on sun
day. February %, 1898. at 10 a m. JOSEfh
NJ DAVY favorably -novn in church and tenn
y,erauce work. in the siXticth year of ms age
He lived an exemplary Christian life, which
speaks for itself Faitful in life. patient N
suffering triumphant in death. Yea, though
walk through the valley Of the shadow Of
death / will fear no evil. for Thou art with
me; Thy rod and Try staff they comfort me
The remains viii be taken from his late
home. 625 r street southeast. 20 the Wilson
Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church. Eleventh
Street southeast. near G Street Services at
o'clock wednesday, February Is Thence to
GIenwood Cemetery 1t
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23

$40 pairs Wei Kid Laced and
Button Boots. with kid or patent
leather tips-low or high military
heels--with stout. good
wearing soles-sizes 21A o. IN
to s. EN
CLOSING PRICES. &C.. " ts "
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23

A tableful Of Boys
and Girls School,
Dress or Storm Boots
Sizes ranging from s
to 51z.
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BISHOP MERRILL Ill

CHICAGO. Feb. 23.-Bishop stephen NJ.
Merrill. Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. is seriously III at the Wesley
Hospital with pneumonia. II was said
last night that he is holding his own.
and his physicians were confident that
he would recover.
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Old Virginia Hospitality.

The visitors and participants in to
days parade are loud IN their praises Of
the hospttabie manner in which they
we're entertained by the entertainment
committee. OF which Marshall L King
WAS chairman. assisted by L. G. Barley
9. g. Carlln. Gardner L. BOothe. William
A. smoot. ir.: U. S. Lambert. De Lancey
Gill. &. ". CuviIier. r. Z. Padgett, jr.;
Samuel p. Fisher, g. Harvey Kersey. F.
p. Steiner. r. S. Windsor. jr-, and Peter
Van De WeGterlaken. Several thousand
soldiers. together with the members OF
the various bands, were fed at Armory
Hall. Long tables were arranged, run
ming parallel 20 each other. and none left
the tables feeling either hungry or
thirsty. More men were fed at the
armory than any other headquarters.
The local lodge OF PythIans entertained
their visiting members and friends at
Pythian Hall. in North Fairfax Street
The members Of the Osceola Tribe of
Red Men entertained the visiting Red
Men and friends at the old City Hotel
and at Schwab's restaurant. The Junior
Order OF United American Mechanics en-
tertained friends and visiting members
in Serepta Hall, in King Street.
Tho members OF the press committee
had rooms in the new Hotel Rammel. 10
North Royal Street. and entertained a
large contingent of visiting newspaper
men and friends in the rooms on the
second floor OF that building, where ther
were quartered, IN a very elaborate man
ner Much credit Is due Messrs- Ram
mel Brothers, who were the caterers for
the occasion.
Men Who Arranged the Parade.
The following executive committee
had charge of the parade: Frederick
J. Pan. chairman; James F. King. sec
Rotary; Harry Hammond, treasurer, and
Messrs. Julian Y Williams, W. NJ
Smith, NJ s Harlow, John Leadbeater.
A. d. BrOckett, Marshall /. King. T.
Clifton Howard. R. NJ Latham, and ".
r Hamilton. To this committee is due
the credit OF the unlimited success OF
today's parade
The festivities will go on after the
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-28
ELEVEN W0RKMEN KILLED IN
WRECK NEAR BUFFALO, KAS.
All Italians and Greeks Except One
American, the Assistant Foreman
of Railroad Gang.

Buffalo. Kas. April "a north-bound
Missouri Pacific stock train crashed into
the rear end Of 4 work train Just north OF
this town at : o'clock last evening. and
eleven men were killed and twenty-five IN
jured. ten OF the latter seriously and four
probably fatally.
The dead are: Veneanzle ArcuiIla. Gio-
seppa Arcuilla. MichIii Casara, Italians;
Peter Fly assistant foreman. American.
Bill Gorovales. Gus PRpalakes. StyTOS Pam
Asulopulos. Gus kaTafoleas. Particles Davis.
Tom Fe.es, Peter Pamasis. Greeks.
The foreigners were nearly all married
and had large families In the old country.
All were Greeks and Italians. except Peter
Fry. an American. who has lived here --v-
erai years and was a boss on the work train.
The cause OF the wreck is given "a misTead-
ins Of orders
The work train consisted OF fat cars and
a caboose. all Filed with lsborers. The men
on the fiat cars escaped by jumping. but
hardly 4 man in the caboose escaped
The work train was backing into town for
the night and running at a good speed
The heavy freight engine did not leave the
track, but plowed the work train OF the
track. leaving little OF 1t except ear wheels
and kindlinG wood
PHYSICIANS from Buffalo. assisted by town
until the wrecdng train with surgeons OF
NeodesAa and a cops OF half a dozen ply
sicians from C~oreyvllle and Independence
arrived. The dead and injured we're takes
to COfeyvilic. the latter 10 Be- temporarily
cared FOR at the hospital there.
Tn scene Of the wreck looked Ike a bat
tleield by the dazzling light Of the burning
debris with dead men stTevn about uDon
the ground. where they had been left after
being taken from the wreck.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-28
ST. LOUIS COUNTY PARAGRAPHS.

Judge John W. McEihinney yesterday
decided the partition suit OF Mrs J.. Rsrth
ct IL against ". J.. EountJ In favor OF
the complainant. thereby sustaining The
Iatters contention that remaindermen could
have an estate parfttioned subject TO the
right OF the life tenant
Tn annual election Of officers Of the
Retail Liquor Dealers Association OF 81.
Louis County was held yesterday August
Kassebauna was elected president. William
LaF1am vice pres-dsnt, Herman Zinmer-
mann secretary, Charles Autenrieth treas
urer and Fred Ramer outside guard. Her
man Zimmerman. Joseph Diem, August
Kassebaum and Mix We'll were elected
delegates TO the Nauona Convention, which
meets In lambda May IL Diem also was
elected q member Of the Grand Council
Sixteen petitions are being circulated IN
Klrkwood for dgnsrs skins the Board OF
Aldermen to call q special election to vote
on q l~ocal-opdon law. The election will be
held some time in June. IL IL IL ordered
Mrs. virginia James. one Of the pioneers
Of Fonssant. died at her home In that town
yesterday morning She was nearly 30 years
old Mrs. James was the widow OF Judge
Samuel James She leaves nye children
Marriage licenses were Issued in Clay
ton yesterday TO James Perkins and Minnie
wallace OF Nc. rs Bernard street; August
schwade and Ellen L Maher OF WINDOW
and George J. Cloinard and Daisy Insley OF
Lafayette Ind
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-28
KISSES EXCHANGED
BY KINGS AT ROME.
Victor Emmanuel in Person Greets
British Monarch on His Ar
rival for a Visit.
BELLS CHIME A WELCOME.
Many E%Dglishmen and Americans
Mark the Route % the Pageant
With Waving Flags and
ChOrused Cheers.

Rome. April Fixing Edwarj arrive
here from Naples this afternoon and WI.
received by King Victor Emmanuel in per
son. who escorted the visiting sovereign
through the densely packed streets. Their
Majesties received n great popular ova. ion.
King Edward. who was standing on tn.
platform Of his railroad car when the tran
reached the station. descended alone. almost
before the train stopped.
King Niclor Emmanuel stepped on the
Train and the two monarChs embraced and
hing saying qui.e auIibiy In English:
Rome" ~ "
The crowds along the route followed by
10 Zoo British and many Americans. ~
shown by the number OF Stars and Stripes
The diplomatic body not being among
those who welcomed King Edward 1T the
station. the Ambassadors. Ministers and
foreign officials witnessed the passage from
various poIufs OF vantage The T-nIteI
states Ambassador, Mr.. Meyer. n his
family had a balcony in the middle OF the
VA Na%zo nale. 1t was decorated with
The center OF the American manifestation
was at the American Episcopal Church. ST.
and Italian flags.
The church being on the route. the rector.
Doctor Nsyin. erected a large stand. where
about eighty guests were seated.
When the two sOvereigns approached the
church they We're pleasantly greeted by
hearing the chimes Of the. church play
God Save the King followed by the
Ital an royal march.
King Edward recognized the courtesy OF
the Americans by salutinz and smiling.
Seldom before had the city been 30
sump;uously decorated. The streets and
buildings were brilliant with flowers. flags
and draperies, and on all sides were to be
seen entwinsd flags and arms Of Italy and
Great Britain.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-28
Court of Appeal. Deci.Ion..

The United States Circuit Court OF Ap-
peals handed down two opinions yesterday.
The case OF the United States ex rel. John
Strickley vs.. John A. Marshall. Judge of
the Circuit Court OF the United States for
the District Of Utah, and Gerald r. Letcher.
clerk OF the court, was q petition for a
writ OF mandamus. asking the lower court
to compel the trial court TO issue an order
staying an order enforcing a Judgment. The
writ was denied by the upper court, and the
cred the opinion
Robert n. Fsddis. plaintiff in error, "a
Ulysses @. Mann, defendant IN error. ap-
pealed from the United States Circuit Court
for the District OF Nebraska. was an ac-
tfon for ESQ for nonperformsnce OF a con-
tract The lower court rendered n verdict
for Mann In the sum of 13f662. The de-
cision OF the lower court was reversed and
the cause demanded for a new trial. Judge
Thayer delivered the opinion