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The Washington times., 1903-03-19
Railroads win Pay Reward.

The reward offered BY the Southern
Railroad for the arrest and conviction
OF the person or persons who wrecked
the Southern Express at Burke's sta
ton. south Of Alexandria. will soon be
given 10 the oS.ee-s who arrested and
obtained an Indictment against the man
Hamilton He has been indicted by the
Fairfax county court. The reward viii
rot be due however until his coavic-
ton II this results the Chesapeake
and Ohio road win add $1,000 TO the $500
offered by the Southern. making alto
gether a big reward for the officers
work.
The Washington times., 1903-03-19
Fond of Washinqton.

T. y. Rouse of New York, general
freight agent of the Old Dominion
steamship Company. with headquarters
in New York. is a guest at the Raleigh.
Mr. Rouse is IN Washington 10 attend
a meeting Of the Southern classified
ton committee. an organization of
transportation men connected with the
Southern railroads and steamship lines
operating in that territory To re
porter for The Times. he said this morn
ing; The meeting OF the committee this
time has been one of the most enjoy
able We have ever held. The city seems
TO become more delightful each year. and.
10 those who know It well, each succeed
ing visit seems TO disclose something
new and interesting. We are pleased
in our selection of Washington as a
meeting place and hope we Will have
the pleasure OF assembling here again
soon. Mr.. Rouse is one OF The youngest
men in the country holding a position OF
such Importance He has had long ex-
perience in the freight business. how
ever. being a graduate" of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Road, with which he
studied for years
The Washington times., 1903-03-19
Committee AdjOurns Today.

The Southern classification committee.
which has been in session here for toe
past three days, will adjourn tonight
and the members Of the committee re-
turn home. The meeting. while solely
routine. has been busy one. and several
hundred subjects have been considered
bv them. Will II has not been decided.
the next meeting OF the committee VIII
be held in Atlanta. Last night. after
hard DAYS work. the committee attended
the performance 81 Chase's- George
Davis. the singing comedian. took oeea-
sion to have some fun with the members.
and sang a song In which he worked off
a few Jokes for their benefit.
The Washington times., 1903-03-19
columbia-Burton Holmes on Norway

Columbia-Burton Holmes on Norway.
Norway: Through the Five Great
Fiords. is the subject of Burton
Holmes next lecture, which will be given
Tuesday afternoon at AIS o'clock At the
Columbia Theater. Norway is scenicaIly
one of the most magnificent countries OF
the world. Travellers always return from
there impressed with the grandeur Of the
scenery which TANKS the ftords on every
side. Mr.. Holmes spent five weeks of con-
slant travel by cariole, calechevogn. and
stolkjaerre, from Trondhjem TO Chris
tiania, and by steamer. launch, and row
boat along the ocean avenues Of TIE
fjords and the glacier-createdl lakes. His
camera was constantly in use and he has
utilized his motion picture machine to
bring back panoramic views Of the coast.
Beautiful waterfalls leap into life. and
long caravans Of carioles and other ma
tive vehicles pass in review. One Of the
most remarkable pictures OF this series
reproduces the visual experiences of a
traveller standing in the bow of steam
er advancing through the Hardanger
Fjord at the rate of 600 miles an hour.
The time occupied in taking the picture
was three hours, the distance covered
was thirty miles. but the entire piano.
rama is shown in three minutes. Never
theless the image is steady and the
changes OF vista natural.
The Washington times., 1903-03-19

A dispatch from Detroit says that the
Pere Marquette Railroad has purchased
three short lines in the southwestern
part of the State-the South Haven and
Eastern. Milwaukee. Benton Harbor and
Columbus. and the Benton Harbor, Col
ina and Paw Paw. and will begin oper-
atIng them on April l. II is believed
that the South Haven and Eastern will
be a link In the proposed new short
line OF the Pere Marquette from De-
troit to Chicago.
The Washington times., 1903-03-19
Empire-Burlesque and Living Pictures.

Charmion's appearance at the Empire
Theater this week has attracted such
an attendance that Manager Schleisin-
ger will endesvor to re-engage her fo-
another week. The Empire will, how
ever. certainly have another entertain
Ing bill next week. including the mu-
steal act OF the Leslie Brothers. Ella
Shields and Irene Young will present
their new and original sketch. and there
will be new series OF living pictures.
The Washington times., 1903-03-19
Rawn viii Retire.


The resignation OF l. G. Rawn. gen
eral superintendent OF the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad. is expected in rail-
road circles. II was learned today that
Mr.. Rawn has not as yet rendered his
resignation. but II is understood that he
has fattering offer from another com
pany. and the presumption is that he
Will accept il. Mr.. Rawn is generally
conceded to be one OF the ablest oper-
more and Ohio He was sent 70 Pitts
burg from the Baltimore and Ohio
Southwestern. where he bad made a
success
1t is singular fact about the position
at Pittsburg that the incumbent seldom
occupies IL long. Mr.. Haas. who is now
assistant general manager OF the Balti-
more and Ohio. was the predecessor OF
Mr. Rawn. He was only there a short
while. Preceding him was ". r. Wood
ford. who Is now in the coal business.
and ahead OF him was ID. F. Maroney.
now vice president OF the Pittsburg.
Sbawmut and Northern. MT Maroney
had succeeded William Gibson. who IS
now in the steel business at Pittsburg.
: Some railroad men are superstiiious
kaut this berth. although it has led 10
Jennings to a number Of those
kupied IL. There is con-
sf1e071<linion that IL Is one OF the
most difficult posts in the service OF the
Baltimore and Ohio. This Is owing to
the enormous amount OF freight which
originates on the PittsbUrg division.
The Washington times., 1903-03-19
Youthful Freight Agent.

c. s. HoskinS. general freight agent
OF the Merchants and Miners Trans
portation Company, with headquarters
in Baltimore. IS another young man TO
gain prominence in the circle Of general
freight agents. He is scarcely twenty
five. yet he possesses a head much older
than most men OF his years. Mr.. Rouse
and Mr.. Hoskins. holding similar posi-
tions with rival lines, are great friends
and are seen together about the Raleigh
while the classification committee is in
session. To a reporter for The Times
Mr.. Hoskias said this morning. MANY
people think the business of steamboats,
operating along the coast has declined.
That is a great mistake. For the past
five years our line has enjoyed a fine
increase in trade each year. and so mas
every other line operating along tho
coast. The summer outing passenger
business is immense and the boats are
crowded all summer lonE The freight
business keeps at a high point all the
year. and where 1t all comes from no
one seems TO know"
The Washington times., 1903-03-19
More B. 3 0. improvements.

Announcement Is made for the gen
erRI Offices OF the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad IN Baltimore that negotiations
which have been pending for several
months betwpn the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad officials and promoters OF the
Canton and East Liverpool Railroad
have been brought 10 successful con-
clusion by the first named. This comes
as an assurance that the Baltimore and
Ohio has added 10 its vast scheme OF
improvements the construction OF the
Canton line.
The lire by way of the connec-
tion between East Liverpool and Canton
will make a tremendous cutoff IN the
route for the great business from Pitts
burg west on the road to Chicago. Be-
sides materially shortening the exist
ing line. which now goes westward from
Pittsburg by way OF New Castle.
Youngstown. Warren; etc. IL will open
UP for the Baltimore and Ohio. both
for its business east and west. a rich
territory In the State OF Ohio.
As a result OF the cordial relations
now existing between the Pennsylvania
The Washington times., 1903-03-19
Lyceum-"ThOrouEhbred Burlesquers. .

Frank 3. Carr's Thoroughbred Burles-
quers, the Lyceum Theater attraction
for next week are heralded as one OF the
strongest attractions of its kind extan;.
Two new burlettas are 10 be given, en-
titled "A Wooden Wedding and The
Thoroughbreds-" Special scenery Is car
ried. and used with electrical effects.
The Washington times., 1903-03-19

Philadelphia territory. ever since the
company established local headquarters
there, about ten years ago, has been
promoted to general freight agent in
charge OF the Chicago territory. the most
important point of the line OF the COM
pany. and he viii leave for his new
field on Monday. Mr.. Grace will be sue
ceeded by II. y. Noble. formerly with
the Northern Steamship Company.
at. Buffalo.
The Washington times., 1903-03-19
Praises Havana.

Capt. F. s. Steinhart. of Havana.
Cuba. is registered at the shoreham. Tie
comes to Washington to confer with
General Wood before that officer leaves
Washington for the Philippines. Cap
tain Steinhart was formerly an officer IN
the army. but after the Spanish war he
resigned and located at Havana. He
was subsequently made keeper of the
archives. which corresponds TO recorder
The Washington times., 1903-03-19
lafayette @spOtless Town"

Gus Hfl's comedians in ''Spotless
Town" viii open at the Lafayette Opera
House next Monday evening. The play
IS said to have made hit. and gives
each member of the company chance
20 entertain. The principal parts are
entrusted TO the following: Carlin and
Brown. the Electric Trio. Conroy and
Mcfarland. the three sisters Stokes.
Adelaide Marsden, speek brothers. Ma
The Washington times., 1903-03-19
Academy-"The Peddler."

The Peddler' will come to the
Academy for a weeks engagement next
Monday. The play serves to introduce
Joe WEIGH as star. The plot of the
piece is said 70 be entirely different
from anything heretofore seen and to
Introduce well-iaid story full OF heart
interest and pathos Scenes and Incl
dents OF real happenings in New York
are portrayed
The Washington times., 1903-03-19
columbia-aA Country Girl."

The Augustin Daily Musical Company's
production Of "a Country Girl will
come TO the Columbia Theater next
week "A Country Girl, has had a
warm welcome from critics and public
Minnie Ashley plays the title role and
is ably seconded by William Norris,
whose character work in the dramatic
line viii be remembered. Others In the
cast are Grace Freeman. Helen Marvin
Genevieve Finlay. William E. Philip.
Blanche Deyo, Adine Bowler, Melville
Stewart. Hallyn Mostyn, Harold Wizard
and Clarence Harvey. Among the most
attractive songs is the Chicken Duet"
between Miss Ashley and Mr.. Norris
which might &c called the principal
number of the production. although
the "Quarreling Duet between these
two entertainers is also one OF the
leading features OF tho enwrtaIumen;.
The Washington times., 1903-03-19
HEARD IN HOTEL CORRIDORS.

in this city. ind he is the present in
cumbent Of the Office. To a reporter for
the Times he said this morning. Il will
ingly speak word for Havana. / adopt
ed IL as my home and every day l feel
more pleased in my selection. The city
is growing every day and business has
assumed wonderful proportions. Within
the next ten years, Havana viii be twice
it's present size and Cuba will be the
garden spot Of the world"
The Washington times., 1903-03-19

Col. A. B. Andrews. vice president OF
the Southern Railway. with 'headquar-
tiers at Raleigh, y. c., arrived in Wash
ington yesterday to look after Official
duties. He is accompanied by his secre-
tary. A. II. Paterson. Colonel Andrews
Is registered at the Raleigh
The Washington times., 1903-03-19
chase's-The MotOgirl and Vaudeville.

The Motogirl. the newest sensation on
the pinnacle OF vaudeville success, will
be the attraction at Chase's next week.
The MotOgirl is described as ''enigmatic
more than iliusionistic." She Is said to
have withstood the crucial test imposed
BY a clinic OF Massachusetts, scientists.
Nevertheless. the Motogirl regards her
self as no freak or puzzle. but great
artist in her own peculiar and original
line OF vaudeville amusement.
In addition 10 the Motogirl. the pro-
gram viii submit the Barrows- Lancaster
company in the farce. THE jolly Jol-
iier:~ Loris and Altina in William
Tell" Maud HUH. the singing come
cienLe: T. W. Eckert. and Emma Berg
in ehe japanese operetta. Little Pee
Meet" Zazell and Vernon as The Tour
ist and His Valet John ID. Gilbert. the
comedian at large. The vitagraph mo
ton pictures will deal with the enter
tanning subject of journey to Cairo and
the age-old pyramids.
The Washington times., 1903-03-19
!: :, COMING TO THE THEATERS :. ::

rie Richmond. Lillian Tyce. Charles E.
Flynn. George w. Kerr, J. L. Hess. Ed
a. Kerr. and a chorus OF twenty-five
The Washington times., 1903-03-19

The trial of John a. Barthel. indicted
for perjury. which was 10 have taken
place TODAY in Criminal Court No ]. has
been postponed until Monday next.
The Washington times., 1903-03-19
omee Gossip.

John II. Grace. who has been general
agent OF the freigh; department OF the
Great Northern Railway. in charge o.
The Washington times., 1903-03-19

music of which Will find its echo in
grateful hearts
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-11
VESTMENTS AND SILVER
STOLEN FROM CHURCH
Newark Congregation Loses Robes and
Service Valued at $500.

NEWARK, N. J.. Feb. 11.-Grace Epis-
copal Church, at Broad and Walnut
Streets. was robbed Monday night Of
vestments and silver worth $500.
The silver service was in a small
closet in the vestry rooms. The door
to the closet was torn from its fasten-
ings. The vestments taken included a
red chasuble. made OF silk and velvet.
and a stole and manipIe of silk to match: .
a red cope. lined with yellow silk and
with a lace collar: a white silk cope
heavily embroidered. and with a figure
OF the Madonna on the back: a pink
chasuble lined with blue silk. and with
a stole and maniple to match; and two
white silk banners richly embroidered.
Evidently the robbery was done by
persons familiar with the interior Of
the parish house and rectory.
1t was made known yesterday that the
communion service in ST. Andrews
Chapel. at Clinton Avenue and South
Seventeenth Street. which is connected
with Grace Church. was stolen on Sat
uTday night. together with a quantity
OF wine used in the communion service.
The burglary was discovered when the
chapel was opened for service on Sun
day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-11
PRESIDENT DEPLORES
EBB OF PARENTHOOD
Regards 1t as a Question of
Race Suicide"

The President has sent TO Mrs John
Van Worst. Jint author with Miss
Marie Van Worst OF The Woman Who
Tolls a letter which bespeaks firm
conviction on the duties OF parentho7d
paragraph in the work refers to the
voluntary and deplorable steriHty OF
American born women This reference
evoked the following:
My Dear Mrs Van Worst: 1 must
write you TO say how much have ap-
preciated your article. The Woman VINO
Tolls But 20 me there is a most mel
anchOly side to it. when you touch upon
what is fundamentally Infinitely more
important than any other question In
this country, that IS the question OF race
suicide. complete or partial
An easy. good-natured kindliness and
a desire TO be 'independent'-tha is. 70
live ones life purely according 20 ones
own desires-2re in no sense substi-
tutss for the fundamental virtues. for
the practice OF the strong racial quail
ties without which there can be no
strong races.
i don't know whether I most pity OF
most despise the foolish and selfish man
or woman who does not understand that
the only things really worth having in
life are those the requirement OF which
normally means cost and effort IL a
man or woman. through no fault Of his
or hers, goes throughout life denied
those highest OF all joys which spring
only from home life. from the having
and bringing up of many healthy chill
dren, feel for them the sympathy one
extends to the gallant fellow killed at
the beginning OF a campaign or the man
who tolls hard and Is brought to ruin
BY the fault OF others But the man or
woman who deliberately avoids mar
riage, and has a heart so cold as to
know no passion and a brain so shallow
and selfish as 70 dislike having children.
is in effect a criminal against the race.
and should be an object OF contemptu-
Gus adherence by all healthy people IT
the men OF the nation are not anxious
TO work in many different ways. with all
their might and strength. and ready and
able 20 fight at need. and anxious to be
fathers Of families. and if the women
don't recognize that the greatest thing
for any woman is to be a good wife and
mother, why. that nation has cause 70
be alarmed about its future.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-11
PANTHEON OF HEROES
OF THE REVOLUTION
Features Of the Edifice Soon to Be Built by
Patriotic Women

The local chapters OF the Daughters
OF the American Revolution are planning
the entertainment of the annual Cont
mental Congress OF the society. which
convenes IN this city on Monday. Febru-
airy p. On the evening OF the 23d the
most important event of the week will
take place. This is the raising of the
flag presented to the society by the Sons
OF the American Revolution on the site
Of the future Continental Hall. The site
is back of the CoTcoran Art Gallery and
the hall will face the Potomac. Ground
was broken here. II " II be remembered.
during the recent G. A r. celebration.
On January %. three designs for the
hall were selected by an executive COM
mittee from a number sent i'm by com
petitors. The final design will be chosen
by vote Of the Continental Congress. The
offerings for the hall will then be pre-
scented. and it is believed that they will
aggregate enough TO insure the speedy
building Of the edihce.
AS yet. of course. the design is not
known, but the style OF architecture is
to be classic and the building is to cost
about 100000. The front exterior will
be used TO symbolic in sculpture and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-11
City Council Acts.

ALEXANDRIA. Va. Feb. 1.-THE
finance committee ofthe city council has
recommended that the bill Of Henry
wildt for $3.50 for keeping the town
clock in order be paid. Council adopted
their report. Lindsay Jackson, coIored,
was granted permission 10 add a frame
addition TO his residence on the east side
OF Alfred Street. between. Duke and
Wolfe Streets. L. and ID. Ruben were
granted permission 10 erect six frame
dwellings on the west side OF ST. Asaph.
between Queen and Princess Streets
The public property committee re-
ported that Il would cost over $500 to
put the old Hydraulion engine house, on
North Royal Street. in tenantable con
dttion. and they recommended that the
finance committee be directed TO dis
pose Of the same at private sale
or auction Their report was adopt
ed. and referred to the finance COM
Ynittee. The engine house will shortly be
advertised for sale
The Joint committee on light ans
finance asked that the sum OF SIS be ap-
propriated for employing an electrical
engineer 10 get plans and specifications
and the cost of establishing an clectri-
cal plant for furnishing inCandescent
lights for Illuminating purposes for the
city. Their request was granted.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-11

emblem. the va1or and deeds Of RevoIu-
tlonary soldiers. Thirteen marble
columns, emblcmatic Of the thirteen
colonies, are to be features of this front
The building is to be three stories in
height, with basement, and all the ma
terial used in the construction must be
American.
The memorial character Of the hail is
emphasized, but it is TO be a homo for
administrative work as well. An audi
torium seating over 2.C9G people VIII be
the scene OF future congresses a mu-
scum and library will be of ample pro-
portions, while on the top floor are rooms
for dining and kitchen purposes. Ar
rangements are 10 be made for the erec-
tion Of heat. light, and ventilating plants
on the grounds. In the treasurer gen
erals room a large steel-lined vault, TO
hold the important papers and funds Of
the society. is TO be built
The money has been raised for the
Continental Hall through many unique
methods 1t is hoped that this ediice
will be strong. spacious, and enduring.
like the virtues of the men and women
whose service it viii commemorate, and
beautiful as the ideals of those who
planned its building.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-11
A Pro Tempore Railroad Center.

A Pro TempOIe Railroad Center
Washington is truly a railroad center.
Temporarily, it is the headquarters OF
the Santa Fe Central Railroad. and all
important business matters Of that road
have been transacted from this city. The
Hon. w. B. Andrews. of New Mexico, is
president OF the road. but has been in
Washington since Congress convened to
look after the interests of the Statehood
bill and will remain until the bill is
passed or Congress adtourns.
Mr.. Andrews has a suite of rooms at
the New Willard. and is in daily tele-
graphic communication with his assist
ants in charge OF the road. The Santa
Fe Central is now building. President
Andrews said to 4 reporter for The Times
last night: Our road is 200 miles in
length and extends from Santa Fe TO
Terrence. and then to Albuquerque.
we are now putting the finishing
touches on its construction, and will
have the entire road N operation, by
April /. The stations have been Com
pleted and the last of the telegraph
wires are being strung. We have re-
ceived our motive power This consists
of eight engines. OF which FIVE are pas
senger engines of eighty-four tons each
The freight engines are Of the latest i'm
proved type and capable OF heavy work
When our road begins operation. we
will connect with two big trunk lines
and pass through rich country. capable
% producing much freight and passenger
business. The majority of stockholders
Of she road are Eastern men. principally
Pennsylvanians, although there are one
OF two residents Of Washington interest
ed in it, The stock is all taken and the
company has all the money required to
make IL a nrst-class road
President Andrews is a member OF the
Territorial Legislature. having been
elected to the Territorial senate. II is
now ia session, but the senator was
given an indefinite leave of absence to
come 20 Washington and look after the
Statehood bill for New Mexico. The Leg
islature wanted to defTay his expenses.
but he declined to receive any compen-
sation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-11
Hold Annual Meeting.

The stockholders Of the Washington,
Alexandria and Mount Vernon Electric
Railway Company held their annual
meeting yesterday and reelected all the
old officers of the company with the ex-
ception OF Park Agnew. who resigned
as one OF the directors OF the company
10 favor OF F. X Nipple. The business
done by the road in 1902 was the largest
since the company organized. The gross
receipts were s217 $50 IS: operating ex-
penses, including Insurance snd taxes,
$40. 1906: receipts over operating ex-
penses. ST.. 42O.I2. From this amount
was paid interest on bond and rentals.
leaving a surplus of 81. 9Z016. The
company paid a dividend OF 2 per cent
on the capital stock. the balance OF
the surplus earning being place. to
profit and loss account