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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24

Civil Service Retirement Association.
At the annual meeting of the Civil
Service Retirement Association in G. A.
r. Hall Friday evening the following Of
fcers were elected for the ensuing year:
J. W, Starr, New Jersey, president; J.
Robert Armour, New York, first vice
president; S. E. Feunce. Massachusetts,
second vice president; Mrs. Jennie L.
Munroe. Virginia, third vice president;
David D. Caldwell. Illinois, secretary,
and Henry c. Swan, Pennsylvania, sec
rotary.
This resolution was adopted:
Resolved. That a committee be ap-
pointed by the United States Civil Ser
vice Retirement Association to wait
upon the President of the United States
to recommend that a special commits
sion may be appointed for the investiga-
tion of the subject of experimentation in
the civil service and its remedy"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24

BAILEY-May 16, at Kenilworth, D.
c., of marasmus, Annie Bailey, seven
months old.
BALL-May IS. at the Emergency Hos
pitaI, of consumption, Henry w. Ball. of
CcnneIlsville, Pa, aged seventy-eight
years.
BURKE-May II. at 1913 Pennsylvania
Avenue northwest, of acute nephritis,
Cora NJ. Burke, thirty-four years OF age.
CADMUS-May 10, at the Columbian
University Hospital, of nephritis. Laura
V. Cadmus, aged thirty years.
CANNON-May 20. at ia Second Street
northeast, of senile debility, Bridget
Cannon, ffty-eight years old.
CANNON-May 10, at SOC Eighth Street
northeast, William Leo Cannon, seven
years old.
CLIFTON-May 10, at III Rhode Island
Avenue northwest, of cancer of the
Iarynx, Marcia Virginia Clifton, aged
seventy-SiX years
COATEs-May 10. at 1928 Q Street
northwest, of senility and confusion of
the hip, Ann E. Coates, seventy-tour
years of age.
CONNORS-May II, at 121 Pierce
Street, Anacostia, Bridget NJ. Connors,
thirty-six years old
CRAWFORD-May IS, at 627 E Street
southeast, of anaema, Georgia Emma
Crawford, in the ifty-fourth year OF her
age.
DALTON-May 10, at the Government
Hospital for the Insane. of epileptic
commissions, Patrick Dalton, soldier or
Fort Wadsworth, New York. thrity-two
years old.
DAUsCH-May 20, at oil Street
southeast, of peritonitis, Andrew r
DaUsch, twenty-nine years old.
DIXON-May 16, at 1924 L Street
northwest, of locomotor ataXia, Joseph
Dixon, a commission merchant, aged SIX
ty years.
DESMOND-May Is, at All Tenth
Street southwest, of marasmus, George
Bernard Desmond. five months old.
DEVILLE-May 20, at Georgetown
University Hospital, of consumption,
Daisey DevilIe, of 1905 d Street north
west. aged twenty-siX years.
DORAN-May Is, at the Washington
Asylum Hospital, of cerebral hemor-
rhage. Patrick Doran, of 337 Pennsyl-I
vania Avenue northwest, sixty-nineI
years old.
FLETCHER-May q. at Brookland.
D. c., of entero colitis. Elsie L. Fletcher.
nine months old.
FLORANCE-May Il. at Mades Hotel
from accidental asphyXiatiOn by breath
ing Illuminating gas, Charles W. Flor
ance, farmer from Virginia, aged
twenty-seven years.
FRACTOR-May is, at 1918 Eighth
Street northwest, Emma G. Tractor, III
the sixty-fourth year of her age.
GARRISON-May 16, at 1914 Ninth
Street northwest, of consumption, Dora
G. Garrison. twentythree years old
GRANT-May 81. at 702 Tenth Street
northwest, of Bright's disease, Mary
Elizabeth Arnold Grant, aged seventy
years.
GRANT-May 10. in Franklin Street.
Anacostia, of valvular disease of the
heart, Sarah T. Grant, in her seventy
third year.
GRIMES-May 10. at, 415 o Street
northwest, of senility and acute melan-
cholia. Martha Grimes, in her seventeen
year.
II.
HALLWAY q. at the Government
Hospital for the Insane, OF consumption,
Blanche Hall, aged twenty-one years.
HALLER-May 20, at ia Tenth Street
southeast, Eldridge Heller, FIVE days old.
HAMLIN-May II, at 522 Eighth Street
northeast. Walter Hamlin fourteen days
old.
HOFF-Nay %, at the Government
Hospital for the Insane. of epiIeptical
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24
DEATHS OF THE WEEK.

commissions. William B. Hof, a re-
tired naval officer, ffty-nine years of
age.
HOWARD-May Is, at 924 Eighth
Street northwest, of pneumonia, Pris-
ella Howard, sixty years of age.
HOWARD-May Is, infant of William
E. and Katherine Howard, at % S
Street northwest, six days old
HURLEY-May Is. at the Columbia
Hospital, infant of Cecilia Hurley. two
months old.
JOHNS0N-May 20. at 3o2 Twelfth
Street northeast, of consumption, Will
lam A Johnson. fifty years of age.
LAMB-May %, at 625 d Street north
west. of pulmonary oedema, Ann Lamb.
seventy-ftve years old.
LEE-May If. at 213 Seventh Street
northeast. of acute bronchitis, Maria L.
Lee, aged eighty-fve years
N.
McDONNELL-May Il. at I249 Elev-
enth Street southeast, of acute nephri-
It's. Thomas A Mcdonnell, thirty-two
years old
MANGER-May 16, at 412 Street
northwest. of pneumonia, John NJ Man
ger, aged forty-one years.
MoCRE-May 70, at Whitney Close.
Warder Avenue, of cerebral hemorrhage.
Kate Moore, in the forty-third year of
her age.
MOTTER-May 90. at the residence of
Oak Hill Cemetery. of chronic valvular
disease of the heart, James Taylor Mot
ter, siXty-fve years old
NJ
NIPPONEIR-May q. at the Garfield
Memorial Hospital, of cirrhosis OF the
liver, John Nipponeir, of 1907 K Street
northwest, aged forty-three years.
PAUL-May 20, at the Columbian Uni
versity Hospital Inez Paul. OF 1919 Wal
ZACH Place northwest, aged fifty years.
PEIGHT-May Il. at the Government
Hospital for the Insane. of organic dis
ease of the brain, Emanuel S. Peight.
a veteran of the civil war; ffty-eight
years old
PROCTER-May 81. at COS Howard
Avenue. OF acute gastritis. David Gill
Proctor, an inspector of the Health De-
partment; aged ffty-nine years
sCoTT-May II. at The Washington
Asylum Hospital. of cancer, William
Scott of 9S2 f Street southwest; sixty
three years Of age
SELZLE-May II. at 129 Fourth Street
southeast, of accidental asphyXia and a
fail on the street, Johanna Selzle, in
the sixtieth year of her age.
SHRADER-May p. at Sihley HospitaI
of exhaustion from surgical operation,
Huston d. Shrader OF S04 Ninth Street
northwest; f1fty-One years old.
SlOUSSAT-May IS. at 1910 R Street
northwest. Elizabeth Sioussat; ffty-four
years old.
TYSON-May q. at 500 T Street north
vest, OF chronic Bright's disease. VIII
liam Tyson, eighty-six years old.
V.
FANDERSAS-May 16. at I23 Mary
land Avenue northeast. infant of Harry
b. and Annie Vandersas. one day Old
w.
WHITE-May 10. at the Washington
Barracks. CT bronchial pneumonia fol-
lowing whooping cough. Marguerite
White, fourteen months old
WILCOX-May 10, at 1924 Twentieth
street northwest OF pulmonary apo-
plexy. Adeline Wilcox, aged seventy-niue
years.
WlLLIAMS-May Il. at the Garfield
Memorial Hospital. of consumption com
phcated with measles. Herbert VIII
Hams, sailor, aged twenty three years.
woodbury. u. at 1917 Twelfth
street northwest, of cerebral hemor-
rhage, Margaret Wood, seventy-ive years
Old
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24
Dolly Warden Pleasure Club.

The Dolly Warden Pleasure Club met
at the residence of Miss Agnes Mae
Kaiser, 72G New Jersey Avenue north
west Officers were elected for the en-
suing term. as follows: Miss Agnes
Kaiser. president; Karl Xander. jr.. vice
president; Edythe Kaiser. secretary. and
Mrs. Rhine. treasurer.
Dancing continued until a late hour
when bountlful repast was served.
Among the members present were the
Misses Katie JOY Agnes and Edythe
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24
Readings for the Blind

Monday. May %, Mrs. MacLennan:
Tuesday, May &c, Mrs N N. Potts.
Teader, assisted by Miss Moran. So
prano; Miss Stevens. violinist, and Am
men Yeatman. bass; Wednesday, May
q, piano and song recital, Oscar Frank
lin Comstock, assisted by Fred Clark
Sheparson, baritone; Thursday, May 2S.
c. W. Coleman; Friday, May 90, reading
anG music. the Misses Hitchcock and
Miss Carlisle. The readings begin at
2:30 p m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24
Kit Carson Post, G. A. R.

Kit Carson Post. No. ., G. A. R., will
hold camp fire Wednesday evening,
May p, at their hall, 1412 Pennsylvania
Avenue. al o'clock. The wives and
lady friends of the comrades have been
invited 10 be present. After short
program refreshments will be served
This entertainment is exclusively for
the comrades and their families and
those bearing cards of invitation from
the commander.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24
Golden Rod Dancing Club.

The Golden Rod Dancing Club gave
its closing and May ball Monday even
ing, May Is. at Confederate Veterans
Hall. The popularity of the club was
evident in the large attendance on such
warm night. Their weekly dances
throughout the season have been source
of enjoyment 20 their many friends and
acquaintances. The next regular meet
ing will be held at Miss Alice c. Trun-
dies, S19 New Jersey Avenue northwest.
Harry A. Scroggins, president; Harry
L. Thomas, vice president; Miss l. c.
Byrnes, recording secretary; Miss a. c.
Trundle, secretary treasurer; Miss Mae
hitchie, Miss Cecilia N. Rest. Katie
Thompson, J. S. Jermain. and Charles
Is Powell comprise the membership OF
this club
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24
Federal Equality Association.

At the meeting of the Federal Wo-
mans Equality Association, which took
place Monday night at the home of
Mrs. Colby. editor of the ''Woman's
Tribune 2420 Fourteenth Street. an In
teresting report was received from Mrs.
Clara B. Colby, the spending Sec
rotary, who, with the president Of the
association, the Rev Olympia Brown, Of
Wisconsin. is travelling in that State or
ganizing an inter partisan political
movement on behalf of woman suffrage
The plan Is to have a woman suffrage
party. which will nominate candidates
that have been already nominated by the
regular parties, picking out those partic-
ular candidates who are in favor of wo-
man suffrage.
Another feature which was reported by
Mrs. Colby in this correspondence is the
tax-paying women's enrolment. Protest
has always been made against the way
the law taxes women, yet gives them no
voice in spending the money. A roll Is
now being formed of women who own
property and pay taxes. Each one
pledges herself to make a formal protest
against paying taxes whenever she does
so, because taxation without representa-
ton is tyranny and when 10000 sigma
lures to this enrolment are made they
Will take united action. probably by re-
fusing to pay taxes and taking the mat
ter into the courts. People then will
have to take note of the injustice. 1t
is In truth an injustice to withhold the
ballot from those who want it, and are
qualified for It. Because some women
do not want to vote is no reason why
those who do want to should be denied
the right.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24
RECREATION.
Fair Young School Girls Come to Town

Fair Young School Girls Come to Town.
Thirty young ladies from the Airing
ton School, Alexandria, Va, spent Tues
Gay in Washington. After general sight
seeing by special arrangement they were
given an explanatory lecture in the
Halls OF the Ancients by Franklin Web
ster Smith. 1t WAS a pretty sight 10
sec the eager young faces surrounded
by the relics of the past. glowing with
youth and the desire to learn. The
party was in charge Of Miss Chandlee.
principal OF the school; several teach
ers OF the institution, and the Rev. Mr..
Sail. Of Alexandria
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24

ing at o'clock. Col p. e. Balm pre-
sided.
large gathering of the regiments
members was present, together with a
number of visitors from other regiments
in the city General Pettus. commander
Of the Division of the Potomac. and
General Johnson. second deputy. attend
ed. Two recruits were mustered in
after the regular secret meeting was
over
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24
CHARITABLE.
The Bell Home.

I IC DtH IUIIIE.
The board of managers of the Bell
Home announce lawn fete 10 be held
on June 6 at the Bell Winter Home at
the head OF Franklin Street, Anacostia,
from 3 to 10 o'clock. The Bell Summer
Home provides q place for sick and
needy children at Colonial Beach for a
few weeks in the summer months,
where the little ones have salt water
bathing, plenty of fresh milk and yege-
tables, and excellent care. They inva-
riably return from their outing much
improved in health and appearance.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24
Minutes in Rhyme.

The officers and records of Mary Sher-
man Miles Auxiliary to General Miles
Command, Spanish War Veterans. were
inspected at the meeting Thursday
evening by Mrs. Ball. representative of
Mrs. H a. Castle, District president.
There was a large attendance of mem
bcra. and Mrs. Celynda Werner Ford
the president, was congratulated upon
the excellent showing made by the
auxiliary. Mrs E. Gertrude Mitchell
tho recording secretary. introduced an
innovation by reading in rhyme the min
utes OF the previous regular meeting
and OF the extra Session. at which Mrs.
Miles was initiated. The auxiliary viii
lie fully represented at Arlington on
Memorial Day
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LITERARY.
Unity Club (I874).

The Unity Club GS7D met last even
ing in Schmidt's Hall, SIS Ninth Street
northwest. Between forty and fifty mem
bers were present.
The following program was greatly
enjoyed: Piano solo, Miss Edna Barre;
baritone solo, William Graham; recita-
ton, Mrs. J. d. Roberts; violin solo,
Miss Mae Farrow; vocal solo. Mrs. KeI-
ser (by requesU; monologue, Finley S
Hayes.
New bylaws were adopted, and four
members initiated
The officers of the club are: L. H. Pat
terson. president: DR.. IA. Dickinson, vice
president; H. P. Holden, lecturer; S. W.
Snow, recording secretary; E. H. Car
yer, corresponding secretary; Fillmore
Harrison, treasurer; Wallace Brewer,
herald.
Refreshments We're served at the close
of the program.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24
Hancock Regiment, U. v. U.

Hancock Regiment. No. /. Union Vet
eran Union, held its regular fortnightly
meeting in Maccabee Temple last eve
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24
Veteran Protective League.

Veteran Protective League.
The Veteran Protective League. pO
litical organization, open to veterans of
the civil war and their sons, met last
evening in Oppenheimer's Hail. Ninth
Street, between Z and Streets
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24

Suffering from severe bruises about
the body and head. Charles Simmons,
thtrty-three years old, of 1916 NJ Street,
Georgetown. was taken to Garfield Hos
pital about noon yesterday for medical
attention. He was working on a new
building at Columbia Road and Mint
wood Place and fell from the fourth
floor 10 the basement. He was not serI-
ously injured.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24

Kaiser Annie and Minnie Miller, Katie
Rhine, Ella Lanahan, Maggie Jones,
Esther Ardseer, Louise Silvey. Sadie
anG Maggie Watson. Susie Longsworth,
and Miss 9th, Mesdames J. Kaiser,
Longsworth, and Kemper. Karl Xander
j., Milton Alderman, Edward Roche,
Harry Kaiser, George Miller, Daniel
Graeft. Ed May. The next meeting viii
te held at the residence of Miss Edythe
Kaiser, 400 New York Avenue northwest
Metropolitan Pleasure Club.
The first of the semi-annuaI banquets
to be given by the Metropolitan Pleasure
Club was given yesterday evening at the
residence of one of its members, Ray
mond Coomes. in New Jersey Avenue,
The colors of the club. pale blue and
yellow. We're everywhere visible in the
decorations of the dining room, recep-
tion hall. and drawing rooms. Huge
lunches offcrgot- me-nots and buttercups
were tastefully arranged about the long
table An enjoyable musical program
was given during the evening. including
several songs by the quartet of the club.
The guests were Misses Hazel Glidden,
May Esher. Ella Rupert, Emma Rueb-
sam, Margaret Benton. Dora Peters, and
Mabel Reed. The officers OF the club
are: Ernest Klinge, president; Albert
Esher, vice president; Samuel Watson.
secretary; Hazen Ruebsam. treasurer,
and Raymond Coomes, Leonard Wald-
man, and Holt Wright, executive com
mittee, the latter being chairman.
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HALLWAY q. at the Government
Hospital for the Insane, of consumption,
Blanche Hall, aged twenty-one years.
HALLER-May 20, at ia Tenth Street
southeast, Eldridge Heller, FIVE days old.
HAMLIN-May II at 522 Eighth Street
northeast. Walter Hamlin, fourteen days
old.
HOFF-May %, at the Government
Hospital for the Insane, of epileptical
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-01
TARIFF SPEECHES TO
 FLOODTHE COUNTRY
Senators Propose Have General Debate on the Question When Extra Session is Called and Speeches Galore Are in
 Preparation Will Have taSy Sailing
BY WATERS ON sTEALEY.

Der of republicans was found to over rule the chair and place upon the original Cuban reciprocity bill an amendment re- moving the differential upon refined sugar. In the next house the republican majority being thirty will rot be as great as in the last congress hence there is some hope expressed among the revisionists that at least sixteen republicans can be found to join with the democrats in amendments calculated to cut down the present rates.
 It is considered likely, however that the election of Cannon to the speakership will bring about better feeling on the republican side of the house than existed under the leadership Of Henderson, hence the probabilities favor quick work of the Cuban resolution in the house.
 Over on the senate side the situation is entirely different, There will be tariff speeches without end. and a number of democratic senators, especially of the so- called younger element, have already ex- pressed themselves as being in favor of d full discussion of the tariff question. In fact it is doubtful if the three weeks extra session which the President con templates will be sufficient to secure the passage of the resolution through the senate. The President may, therefore, upon his return from the west, decide to call congress in session before the fall elections.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-01
PRICE OF IRON IS
 LOWERED $1 A TON
CAPTAIN CHAMBERLAIN OF THE RoANE IRON co. SAYS THIS WILL BE THE CLIMAX TO THE WAITING MARKET.

chattanooga, March S1.-The price of iron for future shipments has been low cred s1 on ton for the high grades and s1 50 on forge and mottled iron.
 This announcement was made today by Capt H. S. Chamberlain, president of the Roane Iron company, and one of the best informed furnace men in this sec ton.
 Captain Chamberlain said that this change in prices is tho result of the large importations that ar$ being made from foreign countries
 ,.The amount of ore shipped to this country rom Europs has been constantly sgFsey{s,, zis sos ygA order to stop fhis encroachment of foreign capital, it has become necessary for this reduction in the cost of iron to be made by the south ern manufacturers.
 .'Under the circumstances this seems the wisest thing to do. While consump- ton is heavy and the market is strong, yet if too much foreign iron comes in the result would be disastrous.
 ''The outlook is very bright and there are no signs of weakness or reduced output in any direction. The foundries are all as busy as they can be, and in- uuiries regarding business are much more numerous than they have been at any time in the last three months"
 The decrease in the price of iron Is expected to cause a great rush of pur- chasers, as it will in all probability mark the end of what has been termed the waiting market, and the iron consumers who have been waiting for the furnaces to accumulate such large supplies of iron that they would have to make break in the market will likely buy all the iron they need immediately.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-01
INDEX TO TODAY'S PAPER
The Weather.

The Weather. Washington, March 3l.-Following is the forecast of weather for Alabama Fair Wednesday and Thursday; light to fresh west to southwest winds.
 P1e One. Young Corbett whips McGovern again. Judge Murphy renders decision in the Burdick case. Flood situation Is practically un- changed. Tariff revision to start many speeches.
 Page Two. Meeting of Alabama B. Y. P. U. Secretary Shaw advocates protection.
 Page Three. General state news. Bessemer police commission in the courts.
 Page Four. Editorial comment. Gossip heard in hotel Hobbies and else where.
 Page Five. Mayor Drennen files his campaign ex- pense account, amounting to nearly SlS0O. c. S. Simmons elected grand exalted ruler Fatal shooting affray on Birmingham Mineral passenger train. Interesting and unusual case in City court. Si Jemison dies of hydrophobia
 Page Six. Social notes and personals.
 Page Seven. Supreme court opinions.
 Page Eight. Curious things seen and heard.
 Page Nine. Local and foreign market reports.
 Page Ten. Baseball and general sporting news. Shamrock III has an initial trial. Baseball game with Boston today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-01
PRESIDENTS TRAIN WILL
 BE MAGNIFICENT AFFAIR

Washington. March S1.-The special train on which the President will leavs here tomorrow for his western trip will be furnished by the Pennsylvania road and will be one of the finest ever run out of Washington. It has been specially decorated and equipped for the trip. It will consist of six cars, manned by picked crew, with Conductor William H. Johnson. who has been with the President efi many trips, in charge. Spencer Mur- ray will be in charge of the Presidents car, which will be the private car Elysian. It has parlor and observation compart- ment three state sleeping rooms. a dining
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-01


 eontemplates calling immediately after the fall elections for the passage of resolution confirming the ratification of the Cuban reciprocity treaty, will be important only in It's relation to possible re-opening of a tariff discussion.
 Owing to the attitude of large number of western republicans who claim to be in favor of tariff revision of a limited nature, there is chance for tariff dis cussion in the house, though it is certain that the senate win air the subject fully before the resolution is passed.
 On the house side Representation Can non of Illinois. who will be selected for the speakership, Is opposed to tariff legis- latlon and with his committee on rules is expected to hold out against any amend ments the revisionists offer.
 Question of Sustaining Chair.
 It will be upon the question of sustain ing the chair in it's ruling that the sheer ity of the republican element which is clamoring for tariff revision can be test ed. In the last congress a sufficient num-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-01
NEW DIRECTORS ELECTED.
Stockholders of American Telephone and Telegraph Go. Meet in N. Y.

New York, March S1.-At a special meet ing of the stockholders of the American Telephone and Telegraph company, held here today, the proposition of the direc- tors to increase the capital from $l5OOO0- coo to ;250.00000O was ratified by a large majority vote.
 The newly elected directors organized by re-electing the former officers The three new vice presidents provided for by the amendment to the bylaws are:
 G. K. H. Cummings of the Lehigh Val- ley Railroad company; Thomas Sherman and 0. J. French, former officers of the American Bell Telephone company. which has been absorbed by the American Tele- graph and Telephone company. Each of the new vice presidents VIII nave charge of certain departments. but the details have not all been decided upon.