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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
Delighted With Washington.

Minister Martheray. OF Switzerland,
has decided to make his home at the
Shoreham and has engaged a suite OF
rooms. which he and his private secre-
tary will occupy FOR the present. Al
though in the United States but week.
the Swiss minister has expressed himself
more than pleased with his mission and
has Indicated great admiration for
Washington Minister Martheray speaks
but little English. consequently he uses
an interpreter in official communication
For the present. he intends devoting
much time TO studying English. after
which he intends participating in social
Affairs frequently. He IS unmarried
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
hotels Taxed to Limit.


Washington hotels have never en-
ioyed such business as they have for the
past three months" said a prominent
hotel manager. this morning. to a re-
porter for The Times. Since the open
ing OF the present session OF Congress. -
he continued. the hotels have been FILL
cd with guests every night. Now that
the d. a. r. congress convenes here .or
a week. IL viii be impossible for hotel
managers 10 promise a single room and
count On any other source but depart
ures. There has been an unusual num-
Der OF tourists in the city this winter.
and many excursions for the summer are
already booked. OF course. there is a
part Of the summer when every hotel
loses money. That is expected and the
earnings of the winter months, in a way,
turn the books in a favorable direction
Every year. the ID. A. r. congress Is
here for a week. and. although the meet
ing brings us much business. ] am in
favor or having them visit other cities.
In the spring months, number OF large
conventions will be held in Washington
I hope the pUrposed hotels viii be built
before next fall so they viii get their
share OF the business. II has already
grown sufficiently large for all"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
Canadian immigration Board.

The new immigration board OF spe-
cial inquiry, established at Winnipeg.
Canada. At the instance OF Commits
sioner General Sargent. has begun
active work The board consists OF 4.
c. Duddleston, chairman; DR.. 3. q.
Marheinckc. A. p. Cunningham. and
Or. a. r. Prentiss. the medical OK
Rminer. Aram Menassin will act as
Interpreter. During the first day the
board examined twenty-one immigrants
bound for the United States. Members
OF the board state that in times past
thousands Of people have zone over
into American territory without any
record Of entry being made. The COM
missioner general hopes by establish
ing such boards as the one at Winni-
peg to prevent. TO a large extent. the
surreptitiOus entrance Of aliens into
the United States. The Canadian
border has given the immigrant Of
icials much trouble. it's great extent
making IL almost impossible 10 guard
20 effectually.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
LOTTERY TICKETS As
ARTICLES OF COMMERCE
Decision Expected From the Supreme
Court.

whether lottery ticket is an article
OF commerce, or not. is a question which
the Supreme Court OF the United States
is called upon to decide. The question
arises in the prosecution OF the cases
Of Champion against Ames. and Franci.
appellant. against the United States
"hlch nave been pending before the
court for more than two years.
In the case first mentioned Cham
pion was arrested in Illinois and held
for removal 20 Texas for violation of the
act Of 1895. which "forbids anv person
from causing to be carried from one
State 10 another in the United States
any" lottery tickets or advertisements
In the other case the question involved
is the legality OF the action Of a man
carrying a lottery ticket from one
State TO another. In this case Francis
was apprehended while carrying a lot
terry ticket from Newport. Ky. to Ciu-
cinnati. Ohio. across an Interstate
bridge. In the Champion case the lot
terry tickets were transported by an OK
press company.
The defendants base their appeals on
the ground that lottery ticket is not
an article OF commerce and. therefore.
TO carry from one State 10 another is
not in violation OF the interstate COM
merce law. The Government contends
that lottery tickets have been custom
arily subject TO purchase and sale. and
are. therefore. articles OF commerce.
Decisions in these cases were to have
been announced today. but as there was
no session OF the court they will De
handed down later in the week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
Charleston Exposition Claims.

Chief Clerk Hills says a definite
statement OF the unpaid claims OF the
Charleston Exposition has reached the
department. Congress appropriated
$4,000 20 pay Off the remaining debt
OF the exposition. Tho claims. however,
amount to $2iO. 600. Some OF these are
contested. Mr.. Hills. who has charge
of the disbursement Of the $4,000 has
proposed that 30 cents on the dollar
be paid on the claims. and rs much
more as possible when the contested
claims are adjusted This plan viii be
followed. provided the parties agree.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
New Heavyweight Senator.

Standardized w. y. Hepburn. or idaho.
returned this morning from New York.
where he went Saturday on brief pleas
ure trip. Senator Hepburn Is making his
home at the Raleigh. and will remain in
Washington until Congress adjourns or
an extra session is called Although ia
the city short time. he has made
hosts Of friends who look forward to his
Senatorial career with much hope. feel
ing he will assume a prominent place
in the upper branch Of Congress. The
Senator weighs 29O pounds and is small
In stature.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
immigration Steadily Increasing.

An idea OF the number or immigrants
coming into the country can be CLEAN
ed by glance at the statistics prepared
by the Bureau OF immigration for the
last six months in 1907. The total immI-
grafton was 323. 81. In the correspond
ing months 1901. the immigration was
233 .O95 This shows an increase OF over
90. 900 for six months. The countries fur
nishing the greatest numbers OF immi-
grants are Italy. with 1855; Austria
Hungary. with 1925. and Russia with
57.1S9 The Irish contingent numbered
14.29S. The English government is
alarmed at the large number of immi-
grants continually leaving ireland. The
island Is becoming iepOpulated and the
English are doing everything in their
power TO induce the Inhabitants TO re-
main at home.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
NEWS OF THE DEPARTMENTS.

nificant and their pursuit Improbable.
The whole amount OF agricultural OPP
erations in the islands before the United
raising of fruit and vegetables for the
fleet OF whale ships that semi-annually
touched there for supplies. Within the
last two years. however. there has been
a great change. TCda~ there is a mar
ket for all the supplies the islands can
produce. and large agricultural enter
prisos have been developed. The native
government is relaxing its tenacious
grasp on arabic lands and encouraging
their cultivation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
Artist Sargent Returns

John s. Sargent. OF Boston. Mass. and
London. England. the famous painter
arrived in Washington yesterday and is
registered az the Arlington. He has be-
gun work on the portrait Of the Presi-
dent and will make Washington his
headquarters while the picture is being
painted. Mr.. Sargent called on the
President yesterday and talked over de-
tails for the sittings. The President is
much interested in Mr.. Sargent's work
and admires his style greatly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
NAMED
BY THE
PEOPLE

Half a century ago. when the late Rev.
Father John O'Brien. Of Lowell Mass.
recommended TO mis- parishioners and
friends the prescription that had re-
stored him 10 health and strength. the
people named il Father Johns Medicine
and 50 iJ became known and was adver-
tised. with his knowledge and approval
The prescription OF an eminent special
list. IL Is pure and wholesome. and free
from alcohol and poisonous narcotics OF
nerve deadening drugs in any form-not
a patent medicine. It's power 10 make
strength and build up the body explains
why IL has been so successful for nifty
years in curing colds and all throat and
lung troubles.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
Agriculture in Alaska.

c. c. Gorgeson, special agent. has re-
turned 10 Alaska. after spending two
months in Washington. For the past two
years he has been in charge OF the agri-
cultural experiment stations. establish
ed at Sitka and Kenei- He has succeed
ed in growing most or the vegetables
produced in the United States. Fruits
and grain have also proved successful,
Mr.. Gorgeson is teaching the natives
agriculture and thereby doing them a
great service The land is fertile and
the seasons not too short to raise wheat
oats. and rye. Indian corn, however. can
not be produced there
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
Personal Mention.

William Bentley. of Parkersburg, W.
Va. a furniture manufacturer Of pTOmi-
hence. accompanied by his wife. is reg
istercd at the Shoreham. Mrs. Bentley
will attend the D. A. r. Congress.
Mrs. Joseph Gamble and Miss Alexan-
dria Gamble. Of PittsburR. mother and
sister OF Ernest Gamble. the baritone.
are guests at tho Arlington while at
tending the u. A. r. Congress.
Mrs. John L. Newberry and maid. OF
Detroit. are at the Arlington Mrs.
Newberry is on her way 20 Florida.
where she will remain FOR some weeks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
RICHMOND.
Shipyards to Remain

The Trigg shipyards. it is believed.
are to remain in Richmond. and all the
enticements to get them away will avail
nothing 1T Is a Richmond enterprise, -
says Lilburn T. Myers. receiver FOR
the company. built and supported by
Richmond capital. and no offer or propo-
sition for removal Of the plant would
be considered for a moment" Mr.
Myers, asked when the plant would re
sumo work. hoped 1t would in March
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
A Practical Oysterman.

William II. Seymour, of St MichaeIs.
IS making arrangements to plant oysters
on large scale before the end Of the
longing season He intends TO catch
what he can himself and buy from
tongers when the price will admit after
the season Is further advanced.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
HEARD IN HOTEL CORRIDORS.

Norfolk and Washington Company Mr.
Berry is familiar with Washington and
hunted up a number Of his former ac-
quaintances in the railroad business. To
Times reporter he said: Il like Wash
ington and enjoy every visit / make TO
the capital. Chicago has more business.
but this is the prettiest city in the
world -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
Military Inspector Here.

Capt. 2. b. Humphrey. detailed for
duty at West Point. arrived in the city
this morning and is registered at the
Shoreham. He called AT the War De-
partment this morning and held a con-
ference with his superior officers as 10
the cadets work at the Military Acad-
envy Captain Humphrey has made
splendid record since going to West
Point as an instructor and will remain
there for some time TO come
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
Valuable STAMP Collection.

Probably the most valuable collection
OF stamps, from the standpoint OF the
philatelist. in the United States. perhaps
in the world is in the Office OF the Com
missioner OF Internal Revenue. This par
ticular collection was arranged in a
unique design for exhibition at the Cen
tenniai at Philadelphia in 1876 and later
was displayed at various expOsitions.
The design occupies a gilt frame by s
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
Cattle Disease in New England.

Assistant Secretary Brigham. who has
returned 10 Washington from New
Hampshire. reports the meeting of the
board OF agriculture OF that State was
great success. Many addresses were
delivered on agricultural subjects bv
eminent men. He also reports that tho
ioot-and- mouth disease Is practically
stamped out in New Hampshire. no new
weeks
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
Working to Save Stranded Vessel.

The Merritt wrecking tug Rescue ar
rived at Norfolk yesterday. bringing
Captain Doughty and the crew Of the
schooner William II. Shubert. which
stranded of Bodies Island. The Rescue
will resume operations is soon as the
weather permits. The vessel. 1t is
thought, can be saved.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
Divers Desert Search OF the Olive.

Because OF the danger in searching for
bodies on the steamer Olive in Chowan
River North Carolina. the divers have
refused 10 work further. Saturday a
contract was closed at Norfolk with a
wrecking company TO raise the boat this
week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
Renews Aeauaintaneeships.

j. r. Berry. OF Chicago. formerly gen
cral passenger agent OF the Rock Island
Railroad. was guest a. the St. James
yesterday. He was accompanied by his
last night for Old Point Comfort. where
they expect TO spend the major part Of
spring. They Travelled by water. obtain
Ing passage on a boat operated by the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
Navy Department to Appeal.

The Navy Department has appealed to
the circuit court in the case of Arthur
Winnie. the young sailor reIe lsed from
the navy by Federal Judge 'ac liza. Of
Norfolk. on petition Of his fat-er. Jo-
seph Winnie, OF Brooklyn, on the ground
that Winnie Is under age.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
Runaway Horses.

ELLICOTT CITY. Nd. Feb. 22.-At a
late hour last night two horses had a
race with a trolley car on the same
track The horses bounded ahead II a
ear going down the two-mile steep
grade to EIlicott City They took to the
track just below Kaiser's crossing. on
the Della Road. They easily dIstanced
the car
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
Confident of AcquittaI.

Ex-Alderman John N. King. charged
and convicted in the Richmond police
court with having received a bride while
a member Of a former council street
committee. viii be tried Tuesday in the
hastings court on an appeal taken
from the decision OF Justice Crutoh-
field. He seems confident Of acquittaI
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
EASTERN SHORE.
Waterworks for Ridgelv.

A meeting OF the citizens OF RidgeIy.
Caroline county. held last week. was
called to order by Thomas A. Smith.
Dr. F. p. Herr was elected chairman.
The object OF the meeting was to dis
cuss the establishments of some adequate
system of protection in the event Of
fire.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
Railroad Debt Refunded.

The board OF supervisors at Luray.
Saturday. canvassed the bids for the
Page county railroad bonds. The board
accepted the bid OF the First National
Bank OF Luray. Va, at par, per cent
interest. payable in twenty years To
make valid this action an act OF the
General Assembly Will be required at the
present session
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
Rural Delivery in Howard.

Special Agent Plummer. of the Post
office Department. has laid out another
rural delivery route in the upper sec
ton Of Howard county. extending as far
as Etchison. in Montgomery county
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
Receipts and Disbursements.

Gold coin and bullion to the amount
Of $500, $50 1892 is deposited in the
United States Treasury. The total Treas
ury receipts for February y were 81
435, 249.O5. Of which S721I 1882 were Gus
toms, S6li.4s1.95 Internal revenue. and
500, 60S2S miscellaneous receipts. The
expenditures we're 81 ,52O. 900, OF which
$4,000 were civil and miscellaneous ex-
penses. 1886. 900 war. $3.50. 900 navy $35.-
900 Indian. $500 900 pensions. 800 900 in o.
terest. The excess Of receipts over ex-
penditures was SS4. 1906.
The weekly statement of United States
bonds held IN trust for national banks
by the Treasury Department shows that
S342 .056, SO is deposited to secure circu-
lation. and TO secure public moneys,
S142. S3S.97O in Washington and s1O,41O,-
600 in New York
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
NEWS ITEMS OF INTEREST
FROM NEARBY STATES

lack OF quorum. besides the large
number of Senator's who were paired.
without reaching a decision. but with
practical defeat of the Halsey substi-
tute. the senate adjourned until today
1t looks as il the Lyle bill will pass.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
Victims Of Investment Company.

Il became known yesterday that a
large number OF Roanokers had been
taken in by a New York investment
company which recently failed. Men and
women have been victimized and the sum
total will amount TO nearly $50, 900.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
Harvey K. Helferstay.

Harvey X. Helferstay. son OF william
Helferstay. died in HaEerstown yester-
day of heart disease. aged twenty-seven
years. He was a brakeman on the West
ern Maryland Railroad and brother Of
Mrs. William Logan.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
Died in Elkton.

James y Jones died at his home. in
Elkton- yesterday, after long illness.
aged about ffty-two years. He was a
brother of Detective William 7. Jones
OF the Philadelphia. Baltimore. and
Washington Railroad Company.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
Midshipmen's Ball.

The midshipmen gave a lance at the
Naval Academy. Annapol.s Saturday
night in the new armory. Midshipman
Abram Claude, OF Annapolis. received
with Mrs. Colahan. wife OF Commander
c. E Colahan.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23

feet in dimensions and attracts a great
deal OF attention from tourists. one
stamp fanCier is said to have put a
valuation of a quarter Of a million Of
dollars upon the stamps as they are to
be seen in their present arrangement.
These stamps are obsolete issues of in
ternal revenue denominations. Some Of
them are Of the denomination Of 50 900.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
officers Elected.

The Irving Literary Society Of Ha-
geEstown has elected the following eff
GERS Tor the spring term: President, Ed
ward Wolf: vice president. J. Kenuith
snyder; secretary. Donald G. Reed
treasurer, Nora Hoover. librarian Guy
Beeler; organist. Miss Bessie Swayre.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
Nearly Asphyxiated.

Senator Graham Clayton OF Bedford
came near asphyxiation Saturday night
Gas leaked through the pipe OF a GAS
stove in his room in Richmond. and
when discovered he was unconscious.
and apparently dead. Under medical
treatment he soon rallied.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
Mr.. Bryan Visits Culpeper.

"illlam ). Bryan came TO Culpeper
from washington Saturday evening and
spent the night and Sunday morning as
a guest Of his kinsman, Major Dane A.
Grimsley. He said most emphatically
that he will not be a candidate for the
nomination for President
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
Simon P. Miller.

Simon P Miller died of apoplexy at
Wiliamsport yesterday afternoon, aged
siXty-two years. He was stricken on
Wednesday, and did not regain con
seriousness.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
Baltimore Conference.

The Baltimore conference OF the
Methodist Episcopal Church South will
meet in Fredericksburg on Wednesday,
March 25
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
Mr.. Allies Convalescent.

Assistant Secretary Allies. who for
the past week has been confined TO his
room by an attack Of grip. has recov-
cred sufficiently 10 visit the department,
and will return TO his office tomorrow
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
VIRGINIA NOTES.
NORFOLK
Two Years for Murder.

AIeXina Sparrow. a young colored
woman convicted OF the murder OF Net
tie jenkins. colored. in Norfolk county.
was sentenced for two years to the peni-
Tertiary. The murder occurred at a ball
and was committed with a hatpln.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
Death of a Confederate Veteran.

Brice NJ. Stultz died Sunday at Ridge
way, Henry county. aged eighty-four
years He was q Confederate soldier.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
Escape Fire in NightclOthes.

The dwelling of Mrs. Henrietta Ste
phenson, at Suffolk. Va. was burned Fri
day night Loss 81 600. and no insurance.
The occupants escaped from the burning
building in their nightclothes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
Comptroller Ridgely Returned.

W. B. Ridgely. Comptroller Of the
Currency. has returned TO Washington
from Chicago. where he has been on
private business for the past ten days.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23

Workers OF America. and z. s. McCuI-
Tough, a member OF the national board
and national organizer
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
valedietory Sermon.

Rev E. b. Hatcher. recently elected
superintendent of missions in Maryland
preached his farewell sermon at the
First Baptist Church at Norfolk yester-
day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
Meeting of Mine Workers.

Saturday night there was a meeting OF
mine workers IN Homecoming which was
addressed by Daniel Young. president of
district No. 16. OF the United Mine
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
Sandy Spring Farmers.

The annual farmers convention will
be held at the Sandy Spring Lyceum,
Sandy Spring, tomorrow.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
MARYLAND NOTES.
WESTERN MARYLAND.
Mrs. Anna Spies.

Mrs Anna Spies. eighty-siX years OF
age. a native OF Scotland and resident
OF Homecoming for fifty years. died yes
terday. She leaves large family.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
Lyle Bill Will Pass.

The child labor bill became hung up
in the senate Saturday because Of the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-23
Fathc Johns Medicine
Cures Colds and All Throat
and Lung Troubles. Prevents
Pneumonia.

For sale by O'DOnneIIs Pharmacy. Sd
ST. and Penn. ave. Sc; 32d and NJ SITS.
NV; 32d and o SITS. NV; F. J. Mcdonald
l12s n ~. ne; a. c. Taylor. I'd st. and
Maryland ave.
Maryland ave