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Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1903-09-16

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The Washington times., 1903-02-24
FROZEN WHILE TRYING
TO KEEP BABIES WARM
Three Women and Three
Children Meet Awful Fate

FORT WORTH. Texas. Feb 2t-News
has reached this city of terrible fa-
tality from cold. eight miles from Co
lad. Wednesday night. Six Mexicars.
three womeD and three children. were
frozen 10 death. The dead:
ISABELLA RODRIGUEZ. 80 wears.
ANTONIO RODRIGUEZ, % years.
CECILIA RODRIGUEZ. 10 yeSrs
ANITA RODRIQt II. years.
JOSE RODRIQU H. months
HELENA NASQD II, Is years.
The bodies were found yesterday on
the bank of the river lying close to-
gether, their positions showing that The
women had tried TO protect the children.
They were with friends on the south
side OF the San Antonio River. Wcdnes-
day, and were put across in a skin BY
Thomas Vasquez. the husband of Helena
Vasquez. ard started for a camp several
miles away Il IS supposed they became
lost and were overcome b. the intense
cold.
They were not missed until SATURDAY,
their friends on the south side suppos-
ing they had arrived safely at the camp.
and those az the camp not knowing thcy
had started across the river A search
was instituted Sunday, and the bodies
were found
The Washington times., 1903-02-24
A SLIGHTED SCIENCE.

1t is curious that sn these days when
every occupation is raised 10 the dig
Eity OF either a science OF an art.
housekeeping should be distinguished By
neither OF these titles. II Is understood
that no education is too broad 10 H. a
woman for the duties OF maternity. but
Ii is generally supposed that as mere
housekeeper she can get along with the
scraps OF an education. As a matter or
fact housekeeping is today both a
science whose laboratory is the kitchen
an art which finds expression IN every
room in the house. The good house
keeper is familiar with many sciences.
Her knowledge of prices and wages rem
ders her something OF political econO-
mist, her acquaintance with the prob
lens OF sanitation makes plumbing mys-
teries an open book. and an understand
ing OF chemistry solves culinary riddles
and banishes hit OF miss methods.
The decorative side Of housekeeping
requires both brains and heroism. Il
takes brains TO preserve the right pro-
portion between use and ornament. II
takes true courage 10 Danish from one s
presence the offerings OF sincere bui
misguided neutrality-suspicious. TTi-
hume
The Washington times., 1903-02-24
Lafavette-"The Climbers"

The Climbers" a play from the pen
OF Clyde Fitch. served well the purpose
in obtaining for the Pike Theater Stock
Company a hearty welcome and two
crowded houses at the Lafayette Theater
YES sterday. The Pike company is known
Eere. and from the approval shown by
the audiences yesterday its extended
stay will be both pleasing and profit able
Last nights audience was the largest Of
The season.
The story OF THE Climbers" is an oil
ore to theatergoers. II blazed the way
TO success for Miss Amelia Bingham.
Suffice II 10 say f. is a story of women
ambitious OF prominence in society. The
company Is composed of capable mem
Lers and their work yesterday and last
night was most creditable. So great is
the demand for seats a special mat
inee will be given Friday afternoon TO
accommodate all.
Mary Hall. who portrays the leading
feminine roles, is strong emotionally.
and plays her part splendidly. She will
be favorite George Farren, who plays
! The part OF the husband. is conscientious
/ ir his work. consequently he is appre-
ciated. Byron Douglas. as the friend. Is
an actor of pleasing appearance, and is q
strong adjunct 10 the company Thurlow
Bergen. a local actor. WAS given an ova-
/ tior on his appearance. He is good. The
/ feminine members OF the company are
EmeIe Melville. Helen Rayome. Grace
The Washington times., 1903-02-24
WILLARD AN ACTOR WHOSE
ART GIVES UNIVERSAL PLEASURE

pany OF more than moderate capability,
wFosc members have manifestly assim-
Hated. through contact or otherwise.
some Of the stars artistic principle and
great intelligence. Their purpose Is 90
create new personalities. not TO provoke
laughter. 10 contribute 10 a concrete and
fine result. not to obtrude personalities
which are neither contributory 20 the
play nor consistent with its purposes
or this support especial mention must
be made of Miss Mabel Roebuck. Miss
Rose Beaudet. Miss Naude Fealey, and
Bassatt Roe.
The effect OF these enactments is thus
substantially the same. In both Mr.
willard displays his sense Of power as
an actor. his complete preparation. his
intelligence. his experience, and the
marvellous symmetry which are the re-
suit of all these qualities. In both he
appears as q good and lovable man. ln
both he endears himself TO his specta-
tors by many dcnotements of sweetness.
In both ne dominates many moods. and
vet maintains a uniform and consistent
personality with an ease and thorough
ness which make illusion complete. The
opportunity TO participate. even as a
spectator. in the nightly recreation OF
such an art product is therefore a great
privilege: and il is great satisfaction 70
I think that thousands OF W6shingtOnians
/ will enjoy this privilege in the course o.
! the current week. y ID. A.
The Washington times., 1903-02-24
SAENGERBUND'S ANNUAL
MASQUERADE BALL
Mummers Compete for $500
in Prizes.

In obedience to the edict OF Prince
Carnival XXI portraits stepped from the
pages or history, fiction. comic opera and
the funny columns of the sunday pa
pers to assemble in curious medley at
National Rifles Armory last night for
the occasion of the ifty-Hrst annual mas
que-ade ball Of the Washington Saenger-
bund
The subjects of the merry ruler. for
getting ancient or instructive antip-
a athies. chronological contradictions, and
all but the joyousness of the event. held
high revel until the small hours of today.
Columbine danced with Capucine, Dres-
cen shepherdess with Nimrod, Joan Of
Arc with perfidious AIbion's monarch. as
troIoger with country pumpkin. and pO-
liceman with ragged. tin-capped Happy
Hcoligan.
Fully go mummers took part in the
masquerade. while the dancing was view
ed by all of 1000 spectators Prince
CarnivaTs little council found inspira-
ton in this splendid showing 70 double
the prizes offered, and 5000 was given TO
the maskers.
The winners OF the first group prize of
$50 was the Jagd Club. IL represented a
hunting club. with it's dogs. birds. guns
khaki uniform and leggings. II was com
posed of middle-aged men. and Mr.. Eos
zcI the originator of the outfit, said n
accepting the prize: Young fools gener-
/ ally win. but the old fools were the big
gest fools tonight" The men wer,
| George Zoszel. Andrew Loefier. jacob
I Sander. John Cook, Frank Findlay. JohT
/ Byer. George MoOts. William Berger. anc
\ William Ferguson. The second prize
vent TO a group Of girls, representing
| ths seasons. The third TO the Gold Dus
Twins. II. Schultz and \. Dorsey. Th'
other winners were: First ladies prize
Mrs. Refine Rochon. the Ro Cocoa lady
( second Miss Josephine Klein. the God
dcs7of Night: third. Miss Amy Schwartz
the sleeping beauty: first gentleman
prize. Robert Pluyn. the lamppost ant
the ape; second. George Ruhl. the unite'
| singers of Washington. third, Herber
Levy. caricaIuring President Claudy, o
! tho society, bearing on the Baltimor
Saengerbund prize. President Claudy pre-
sented the prizes. and when his repre-
sentation appeared for his money, III
president caused an uproar OF laughte
by pocketing the money himself Repre-
sentative Bartholdt. OF St. Louis. Mo
was chairman Of the awarding commit
tee.
The entertainment committee was x
Xander. A. +. Jorss, l.. Faber, Williar
r. Meyers, Charles Meyers. s Sawtell, :
Waldman. II. A. Scherrmann, George 1
Storm. and A. Levy
The floor committee was A. o. Hutter
ly. william Beuchert Z. Kuebel. 4
Lerch. c. F. Widmayer J. Merkling,
Schneider n c.. Minister, 8 Minter,
, T. Ghiselli. |. Behrend, W. r. Biehl. an
w B. Harley.
The Washington times., 1903-02-24
DR.. KOCH Is HERE
With His Great German Consumption and Asthma Cure
He Gan Be Consulted Free at His Washington Office,
730 Eleventh Street, ~. w
go Eleventh Street. "a. w.

DR. Edward Koch. the inventor Of the
Koch Inhalation is now in this city at
the Koch Lung cure. go l1th ST. y. W
The doctor asserts that bronchial ca
tarrh OF the lungs is Cften mistaken for
consumption. DO not fiji the stomach
fuIl OF medicine. which does more harm
than good The doctor says
Nothing but a direct application Of
healing vaporiked medicines. antiscpJics.
and germicides TO the very seat OF the
disease will effect cure Of this or any
other lung disease. and they can be ap-
piled culy by inhalinS them in q vapor-
lied state. The lungs constitute an air
cavity. and can be reached incidentally
only by medicated air. This treatment
was discovered, perfected. and first sue
cessfully applied by me. 10 is the only
natural scientific and common Sc nse
treatment ever applied for bronchial
and consumptive diseases. II it fails
nothing else could possibly succeed. But
The Washington times., 1903-02-24
Prominent Southern Official.

Col. \. B. Andrews, OF Raleigh. y. c..
first vice president OF the Southern Rail-
way. arrived i'm Washington this morn
ing. and is registered at the Raleigh.
He is accompanied by Mrs. Andrews and
Mrs A. W. Ford, OF CovingtOn. Ky.
mother OF his sons wife.
While in the city Colonel Andrews will
look after matters pertaining 10 his Of
fetal duties while Mrs Andrews and
Mrs Ford viii attend several meetings
OF the D. A r. Congress.
Colonel Andrews is scheduled 20 re-
tain his present position under the pro
posed reorganization OF the Southern.
and will have additional duties to per-
form. He has been prominently identi-
fed with the successes OF the railroad
with which he is connected and takes
great interest in the development or the
Southern States
He will remain in the city until the
latter part OF the week.
The Washington times., 1903-02-24
HOW TO COOK POTATOES.

According to hygienic experts. the best
way 10 serve potatoes is baked with
their Jackets on. In order TO give an
esthetic touch to a dish OF the brown
skinned tubers the aid of decorative art
has been invoked by some particular
folk. The potatoes are now brought to
The table In an open dish and wrapped
in a square OF huck tOwelng. cmbroid-
e; ed In a design Of potato blossoms. The
wrapper serves a useful as well as an
esthetic purpose, for it keeps the pota-
toes warm As a background for tho
potato blossom design green silk
matches in broken parallel lines adorn
the huck foundatiOn.-BrOOkly Eagle.
The Washington times., 1903-02-24
KeIIar Opens Tonight al
the Columbia - The
Climbers" at the Lafayette.
"M'Liss' at the Academy.
Hadsen. Florence Leslie and Evelyn
Brown.
Next week the company will present
"In the Palace of the King" and already
there is q large demand for seats.
Academy-"M'liss." 4"

Miss" a play with which the pub
lie has been familiar for many years. is
the attraction this week at the Academy
OF Music Miss Nellie McHenry. in the
title role throws much energy and
ability into the part. and last night
made a hit with the audience Some one
made the remark that Miss McHenry
has seen too many summers and winters
to exactly suit the part. but TO watch
her stage antics and vivacity throughout
the several scenes is TO come to the
conclusion that the actress is TO all
interts and purposes only sweet six
teen
Miss McHenry shares the hOnOrs OF the
play with NJ. r. Kelsey. who acts the
part OF Yuba Bill stage driver and
big hearted denizen of the camp called
Smiths Pocket" The rest of the com
pany are OF inferior merit. Howard Sid
ney. as Juan Walters, being the pos
/ sible exception. l.. J. Irving. as Judge
! Beeswinger. the local magistrate. who
decided all questions according TO
statcot," was the delight of the gallery.
/ but his only title to merit Is loud,
harsh voice a beastly makeup, and
1 horsepIay that becomes insuferable be-
fore the first act is fnished. He could
tone down fully 50 per cent TO his OWE
advantage and to that OF all concerned
The play is well staged, and promises {
week OF good business.
The Washington times., 1903-02-24
Empire-BuIlesque-

This weeks attraction at the Empire
Theater is the best that has been offered
since the return of the ever popular
Bijou Stock Company. which is made
up OF a score or more OF pretty damsels
and a half dozen eccentric comedians.
who have nothing else at heart but other
peoples enjoyment and pleasure.
Ia the strong olio are seen Coghill and
Arlea. in a travesty sketch; Aggie Beh-
Ier. the American chansonette. Andrew
Byrne. a clever violirist: Very King. in
4 monologue and songs. and the Greater
rio. Reno. Seamon and Milo. in clever
s5it
The burlesque is well staged and above
the average. During its action the
popular Howard sisters, Vera King, Flo
Jansen and Aggie Behler are seen 10 ad-
vantage and sing a number OF songs,
which please greatly.
The Washington times., 1903-02-24
FIRE-F1GHTERs OF BOY REPUBLIC

First lessons in nTe-fghting were
taken yesterday afternoon by the citi-
zens of the Boys Republic. when blaze
was discovered in the roof OF Belrose
cottage. one OF the five cottages OF Al
landale farm. near Lake villa. III. Lads
whose ages are under fifteen years
formed a bucket brigade and fought va
liantIy with the hired men Of the farm
IN the bitter cold. but their efforts were
unavailing.
In the course OF an hour the cottage
was reduced 10 ashes. entaiIing a loss
Of 81 500. There is no insurance All
of the furniture was saved however. and
this was quickly installed in one o. the
empty summer cottages Stoves were
used 10 heat the building and by niEhI
the fifteen boys who had been ousted by
flames were made comfortable without
mountaineering their thirty-fve com
rades.
II was the first FIRE in the history Of
the Allandale Association Of Chicago.
an Incorporation that was formed six
years ago for the purpose of conducting
/ a farm after the methods pursued in
New York State. The institution has a
system OF government modelled on the
lines Of the national Government, and is
exclusively for boys between the ages of
six and fifteen years.
Edward l. Bradley. director CT the
farm. notified the trustees OF the asso-
citation during the afternoon Of the loss
The trustees are Charles d. Boyles Lev
erett Thompson. W G. Hibbard. jr
Charles s Quincy. John R Case. stan
ley Mccormick. George FIigginson. and
Louis p Latin. the last named being
president and treasurer-Chicaeo Chron-
iCle
The Washington times., 1903-02-24
GREAT BRlTAIk'S PLANS
To INCREASE HER NAVY
Five BattleshiPs With a Displacement
Of Eighteen Thousand Tons.

Thg FIVE battieships belonging TO the
shiPbuiiding prOErar.y OF the present
and last financial years-the King Ed
ward VII class-says the London Tele-
graph" are TO dispIace 1850 tons. but
the vessels which viii be included liz
submitted TO parliament viii even eX-
eeed these In size. They will displacs,
in fact no less than $1,000 ions Of va
ter. ana VIII De much the largest men
of-war ever constructed Gradually the
dimensions OF ships OF the lire have
been increased. and in view OF the lat
est step forward is is not uninteresting
TO trace the growth. quoting only the
hrst-class ships
The Washington times., 1903-02-24
Politician and Millionaire.

r. x. Porter. OF Pittsburg. representa-
tive-elect 10 Congress. is a guest at the
Raleigh. He came TO Washington 10 at
tend the closing sessions Of the House
and TO look after matters pertaining TO
his district
Representative Porter was elected TO
Congress by the Citizens party OF Ale
ghcny county which was recently de-
featcd for its municipal candidates.
Colonel Porter is a manufacturer Of
small locomotives used in construction
work OF railroads and has accumulated
a fortune. He is prominent in the bust
ness affairs Of Pittsburg and is rated a
millionaire. He Is a man OF great en-
ergy and residents OF the Smoky City
expect great things from him in his
work in Congress.
The Washington times., 1903-02-24
ALL is FAIR IN WAR.
Consolation for the Perpetrator of a
Mean Trick

Mean Trick.
My conscience has always hurt ne
just a bit about little mean thing that
happened at Helena. Arb. during the
war" said a white-haired veteran. while
musing over some OF the sidelights 0f
the sixties. 'and ] do not mind telling
IN a confidential way that have prayed
over II a good many times. Price was
skirmishing around in the hills back Of
He lena at the time. The Confederate
lines were in bad shape. Some OF the
Southern men had crossed the river be-
low Helena and were quaTtered on tho
Mississippi side of the river. on little
bayou that reached out from the main
stream. The information reached me
that the mea were in bad way. and
that they needed provisions, clothing.
and few other things. There was a
certain merchant in Helena who had
been doing a deal Of smuggling, and
had been keeping pretty well with him
Here was my chance. ] told him he
could sell some goods down below town
II he could - out of Helena with them.
and / offered 70 help him do it, He had
a large yawl which he had pressed into
service before, and IL did not take me
great length OF time TO convince him that
we could use this yawl to advantage. He
fell right into the plan One night We
loaded the boat down with an assorted
cargo clothing food and other things.
which the merchant had in stock Al
that time you couldn't hardly get away
| from the soldiers. but we managed 10
get out into the river without making
much noise. II was very dark night
when we had reached the current OF
| the stream. ! suggested 10 the merchan;
/ that we lay down in the boat until we
had drifted below the city. We allowed
/ Lhe current 10 drive us several miles be-
/ low the city; in fact. as far down as +
wanted TO 20 for / knew exactly where
] the Confederate soldiers we're camped-
We pulled into a small bayou and started
/ to tie up. Suddenly a squad Of men
Ewooped down on US and placed us under
arrest. Then they began to unload the
/ beat. The merchant did not care so
much about the 81. 600 worth Of goods he
had in a yawl and which the soldiers
| had confscated. He told me we were IL,
l 8. eat danger OF being shot. but / CON
l sOied him bv saying that 1 had fixed up
| scheme 10 escape That night squad
/ was named 10 watch us until daylight.
About a IN. ! nudged the merchant and
/ told him the soldiers were sound asleep
/ and We could get away At first he was
| afraid OF being shot, but I persuaded
him that IL was safe and we skedaddled-
I l never saw a man run so in his life.
and / was so tickled all the while that
! | could scarcely keep from letting the
/ cat out OF the bag.
Up to this day that fellow feels that
h owes his life very largely 10 me when
l had deliberately Raid the scheme 10 rot
him OF a boat load of goods for the ben
/ Get of the Confederacy, and l have often
debated the moral aspect OF the question
! ia my own mind. But i suppose all
things are fair in war. Besides. the mo-
tive was 10 help the suffering Confeder-
ate soldiers ana not 10 hurt or harm the
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