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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
RUSSIA PREPARED
FOR INSTANT WAR

morrow would see an immediate advance
On soma The Turks have a hereditary
hatred for Bulgaria. and knowing that
she is largely responsible for the revo-
lutionsry feeling in Macedonia. would
attack her troops and sack her viz
lagos as readily as in the days anterior
to the last Russo Turkish war.
Scheme Of Reform
II is not quite clear that the scheme OF
reform proposed by Russia and Austria
has ret been submitted 10 the Porte, nor
does It seem clear that Il has been sub
mitied 10 the powers. Indeed IL is said
that the original draft has been so modi-
fed that the reforms demanded viii in
tensify the revolutionary feeliEg in
Macedonia rather than conciIiate it.
II must always DC borne i'm mind mat
the interests Of Austria and Russia clash
rather than harmonic in the Balkans.
and that no scheme which is likely TO
benefit the one viii be agreed TO BY the
other There is. therefore. an absence
Of thorough unanimity between these
powers. and in this fact and in the fur
Their fact that the other nations Of Eu-
rope may insist IN having a voice in the
natter lie the 80 surity Of the Turk. The
existence OF Turkey IN Europe has for
centuries been bOlstered up by this Jeal-
Cusy between the powers. and no man
understands this better than the sultan.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
POPS WILL NOT LIVE
WITH DEMOCRATS
400 Emigrate From Okla
hOma to Mexico.

FORT WORTH. Tex. Feb. 19.-The re-
moval of 100 Greer county. Okla. people
to Mexico was brought about because
OF the fact that Greer county had become
Democratic and the cOlonists are Popu-
lists and desire TO settle where they
will be under their own domination.
The first installment OF them, 100. will
leave Mangum tomorrow via Fort Worth
and Houston. The colonists will settle
thirty miles east Of Essandon. i'm the
State OF Tamaulipas. and have bought
-50.C00 acres OF lan1. They will engage
in farming and cattle business. The fam
lies OF the colOnists will remove tC
Mexico later.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
New Building q Veritable
Palace for the ACcommO-
dation Of the Sick and
Injured.
Every Convenience Known
to Modern Architecture
and Hospital Management
Provided.

An important addition 10 the hospi-
tai service Of the District will be made
on the last day OF this month. when he
formal opening Of the new Columbian
University Hospital is scheduled to take
place While this institution has been
in existence for several years, Il has
beeen closed since last May to undergo
a thorough remodeIing. and besides an
addition larger than the original build
ing has been erected. and IS now nearly
ready for OCCUPANCY
In the past seven months q wonderful
change has been brought about by the
builders. From small building. in
adequate to the growing needs o. the
institution. an imposing structure has
been reared 1t has been transformed
20 a modern home FOR the sick and IN
jured. possessing all the attributes
known to modern architecture.
The hospital is situated on the north
side OF Il Street near Fourteenth Street.
II IS four stories high. and 60 by 50
feet The addition is constructed OF
hand pressed red brick. with white stone
trimmings. Both the new and the old
buildings are hre-proof. Between the
walls arl doors Is a sheeting Of iron
and asDcstcs, making it impossible for
flames 70 spread outside the confines OF
the room in which it starts
Room for Hundred Patients.
With the recent improvements, the in
stitution will accommodate about 80 OF
100 patients, having three private wards
with thirty three rooms, and four public
wards having a capacity OF ten beds in
each room. All the rooms are veritabl'
sun parlors. This is a feature in which
particular attention was given in the
plans of the hospital.
The ventilation OF the floors is Of tn
most improved type. In the heating tn
.'indirect-direct" steam process has beel
employed The building is lighte
throughout by electricity and contain
an elevator which runs TO the top floor
These are a few of the modern feature
which make the hospital as il nov
stands an acquisition not only 10 IN
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
ALEXANDRIA NEWS NOTES.

the Richmond. Fredericksburg. and Po-
tomac Railway and was at once taken
from the car and conveyed 10 the Hy-
draulian engine house. on North Pat
rick street. where IL will be decorated
for the parade. The engine was rebuilt
by the American Fire Engine Company
OF Seneca Falls. n. y. and was shipped
on February last Since that time the
engine has been on the railroad some
where between here and Seneca Falls.
and there was great apprehension among
the nremen lest Il should not arrive In
time for the parade. The new engine
VIII virtually take the place Of the old
Hydraulian engine. and the latter will
be removed to its former home, on North
Royal Street. The city now has three
hrst-class fire engines. and Will be able
TO cope with any fire that may occur.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
Opposition to Alumni Bill.

The local alumni OF the University Of
Virginia have decided 20 request Gov
ernor Montague TO veto the bill incoT-
porating the General Alumni Association
OF the University Of Virginia recently
passed by the Legislature, and have
adopted resolution 10 that effect. They
have also decided 10 indorse the paper
adopted by the Washington alumni pro
testing against the signing OF the bill.
and also setting forth their reasons for
the protest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
NEW SMALLPOX CASE.

A new case of smallpox was reported
To the Health Department last night at
947 Maryland Avenue southwest The
person suffering Is Mrs Sarah J. Robey.
a white woman thirty-two years old She
was removed TO the smallpox hospitaN
and the house placed under quarantine.
The inspectors OF the Health Office have
been unable to trace the contagion.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
Personals.

Misses Bessie Owen and Fanny Taylor.
Of Fauquier county. are the guests OF
Miss Leila Steiner. POS North Washing
ton Street
Mrs. James ID. GateWocd. OF III North
Alfred Street, who has been at Old
Point Comfort for several days past. has
returned.
Mrs. Robert Cline. who was recently
operated OF at the Providence Hospital.
Washington. has returned much i'm
proved.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
West-BeamOn.

Katharine Beamon, daughter OF the
late DIT. Beamon, and Joshua c. West
were married at Suffolk yesterday. at the
home OF the brides uncle, Walter Hood
Ballard. The attendants were Bert West.
best man; Jennie Ballard and Ethel
Brothers. maids OF honor; Dr. j T.
Rawles and Paul T. Cahoon, ushers;
Mary Lee Beamon and John B. Norfeet.
ir.. ribbon holders. and Henry Norheet
ring bearer
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
The ShubeIt Stranded,

i messenger from the North Carolina
coast brought to Norfolk yesterday news
o. the stranding of the big three masted
schooner William II. Shubert. bound
from Philadelphia TO Cardenas, Cuba,
with a load Of coal. The Shubert, though
ia a perilous condition. may be 0aved-
The wrecking tug Rescue is Fastening 10
the ShubeTt's assistance. Captain Dough-
crty and crew were rescued by the
Bcyds Island iife-savers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
Little Tycoon" by Amateurs.

"sharps and Flats" a local musical
organization, are holding frequent re-
hearsals or "The Little Tycoon" which
will be presented in the opera house
next Monday and Tuesday nights. The
affair promises 10 be very successful
Most of the seats for both performances
have already been sold. The proceeds
OF the entertainment will be used for
some charitable purpose.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
Naval Academy Matters.

The marine barracks on the Govern
ment farm opposite the Naval Academy
will be occupied by the battalion Mon
day next. The building is Of bun brick.
with terra Gotta trimmings II is 4OC
feet long. so feet wide. and three stories
high. Accommodation are provided for
500 men.
Lieut. o. D. Duncan has been detach-
ed from the Naval Academy and order
ed to the New York Naval Hospital for
medical treatment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
Marriage = Eage clown.

Elizabe,h -.lna WoOlcott. OF New
York, and Jonas K. Reist. Of Harris
burg. Pa. were married yesterday in
the city council chamber. Hagerstown,
by the Rev. J. S. Simon. of the Lutheran
Church.
Lulu F. Cook and Ernest H. Updike
both Of Bentonville, Va, were married
at noon yesterday at the Baldwin House
by the Rev. A b. Station.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
May Be Missing Boy.

The chief Of police at Norfolk has re-
cciyed a letter that may be a clue TO the
whereabouts OF Francis Lannan. whom
his mother. in Auckland. New Zealand,
wants the police to locate. The letter
was written by George W. Mountcastle.
of New Kent county. and says a boy an
sW ering Lannan's description is now at
Mountcastle. Va. He believes the boy is
Lannan-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
Cambridge Real Estate Sales.

The principal business block in Cam
bridge. located on Poplar Street, has
been sold by w. Lee Dixon to Joseph
H. Johnson for $4,000. Mr.. Dixon
bought the property in 1888 for $1,000.
tore down the old frame store and dwell
ing and erected a handsome brick
structure on the site
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
Shafer Site Unavailable.

The action of the jury in the Rich
mond postoffice condemnation proceedings
practically disposes OF the Shafer site
for the proposed postoflce annex. Such.
at least, is the opinion OF Postmaster
Knight and others interested. for the
reason that the award amounted 10
S2O2. $50 or more than $27. 600 over and
above the amount appropriated by Con-
gress.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
Bad Aim Saved His Life.

In a dispute between negroes over
game of craps involving 20 cents Rhett
Humble attempted to Kill Gale Hughes
by shooting him. Humbles opened fire
at eight feet distance and the load struck
the woodwork OF the door, missing
Hughes. who. in attempting TO grab mis-
assailant, fell. which action saved his
life. The shot struck his arm, which was
upiifted
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
Married Man She Had Never Seen.

Mrs. f. d. Hyde OF New York. wild
ow. sixty years old. arrived at Richmond
Sunday evening. and yesterday was mar
ried to H. d. CrOwder. a farmer. sixty
Eve years old. Of Amelia county. The
couple never met until Mrs. Hyde came
here last night. but they had been cor
responding for some time
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
The Annexation Bill.

The bill prescribing the mode by
which territory adjacent TO cities may
be annexed was ordered to its engross-
ment In the State senate at Richmond
yesterday. The popular election system
was beaten by the vote OF I3 TO II The
bill provides that nonresident circuit
judges shall pass upon the question OF
annexing territory to any city
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
Harwood Suit Appealed.

Judge Blackstone. at Newport News.
has refused a new NAL in the suit OF
Harwood against Mess for $4,000 dam
ages for alleged defamation of charac,
ter. The jury brought in a verdict for
$500. Appeal was taken TO the supreme
court.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
Married in Ellicott City.

Charles T. Whiteley and Esteile Coole,
two youthful-loo Baltimoreans. went
to ElIicott City yesterday TO get mar
red. In the application for the license
the groom's age was given as twenty
one years and the brides age nineteen
years. but the young lady wore short
dress and looked even younger than nine
teen. The Rev. Thomas Wood married
the couple.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
Pocomoke Business Enterprises.

The Pocomoke City National Bank has
increased it's capital stock from $50
600 to SOS. 600 The increase was made
necessary by an increase in the business
Of the bank.
The Pocomole Telephone Company has
declared a semi-annGal dividend Of per
cent, and increased its capital stock from
$4,000 to $4,000 The increase is &c
promote extensions.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
Prof. French. of Tome Institute.

Dr. John $. French, professor Of math-
ematiCs at the Jacob Tome Institute. lest
today for Philadelphia. whence he will
embark for Jamaica. where he will spend
a vacation which has been granted hin,
bv the board OF trustees of the institute.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
NO MEETING TODAY.

no meeting Of the House Committee
on the District Of Columbia was held to-
day because OF the absence OF a quoram.
No important matters are now pending
before the committee
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
wilkins Hovey.

Lieut. Robert z. wilkins. OF Newport
News, and Mabel Alice Hovey. OF York
county. were quietly married yesterday
at the home OF the bride. Mr.. wilkins
was quartermaster sergeant OF the Hunt
ington Rifles in the Spanish-American
war and is now first lieutenant OF the
company.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
The Maine at Old Point.

The battleship Maine arrived at Old
Point Comfort at noon yesterday and is
anchored off Fort Monroe The battle
ship experienced rough weather coming
down the coast and was somewhat de-
layed. AS the collier Hannibal. which
was waiting at Old Point to coal the
Maine. has gone to Norfolk, it Is possi-
Bile that the Maine viii come here to
coal.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19

The scratch OF a pin may cause the
loss of a limb or even death when blood
poisoning results from the injury. All
danger OF this may be avoided, however,
by promptly applying Chamberlain
Pain Balm. II Is an sntiseptic and un-
equGllcd as a quick healing liuament for
cuts. bruises, and burns. For sale by
Henry Evans. wholesale and retail. and
all druggists.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
MARYLAND NOTES.
WESTERN MARYLAND.
New Telephone Line.

New Telephone Line.
De Warren II. Reynolds. Urner c.
Carl. George W. Randall. of Cumber-
land, and b. F. Madore. OF Bedford. yes
terday organized tn Western Maryland
and Hyndman Telephone Company ia
run line from Cumberland to HyRd-
man, a live industrial section without
telephone communication.
Mrs Eleanor E. Meier Dead.
Mrs. Eleanor e Meier, wife Of Louis
Meier. one Of the officials of the West
Virginia Institution for the Deaf
Dumb and Blind. died at Romney, in
her thirty-fourth year She was a ma
tive of Carroll county. Maryland
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
VIRGINIA NOTES.
NORFOLK.
Captain Thomas in Court.

Captain Thomas in Court.
Capt. Charles N. Thomas Ohi'en
states Navy. commanding othcer OF the
receiving ship Franklin. was summoned
TO appear in the United States court at
Norfolk yesterday on the charge OF un-
lawfully OBTAINING Chester A. winnie
minor. OF New York. who enlisted in
the Marine Corps against the wishes OF
his parents. Winnie's father secured an
order releasing his son. When Winnie
returned to the ship he was detained In
court Captain Thomas said he acted in
this manner because he had no Official
notification Of the boys discharge. The
case was thereupon dismissed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
Canning Factory for Petersburg.

The Appomattox Canning Company
was organized at Petersburg yesterday,
with ". Z. Poole as president The cap
itaI is to be not less than $1,000 nor more
than S25. 900. The company viii begin
operations in July next.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
DR.. Charles c. Conway Dead.

DR.. Charles c. Conway. who died Tues
day at his home. Retreat. in Orange
county. after a long illness, aged seventy
years. was a prominent physician and a
popular citizen The remains were taken
to Richmond for Interment
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
Cabell Grand Chancellor.

The Virginia grand lodge. knights Of
Pythias. which convened at Roanoke
Tuesday night. was welcomed by Past
Grand Chancellor Darnall and by Mayer
Cutchin. Col. George c. CabeH, jr-, was
elected grand chancellor. Last night
banquet was held in Assembly Hall
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
On a Trip to Florida.

Mr. and Mrs. l. II. Merrill and Nelli
F. Dryden will leave POcOmOke City 70
day for an extended trip through Flor
ida
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
Dragged and Robbed.

F. y. Cromaline. New York travelling
salesman. was picked up on the streets
al Norfolk yesterday in q dazed condi-
ton. He claimed he had been drugged
and robbed CromaIine made charges
against the police officers. who, he said,
accorded him rough treatment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
William o'Conner Dead.

William O'Conner died at the home OF
his son. William O'Conner in Washing
ton. aged siXty-six years. The remains
were taken to his former home, near
HARDWOOD. in Stafford county. for inter-
ment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
EASTERN SHORE.
Fires in Dorchester County.

~~V-N1-N1NNNN
-Four small stores on Cedar Street.
Cambridge. owned by Harley Prior. We're
burned last night. Loss, $1,000; insu-
rance. $4,000.
The Hornspoint dwelling, the largest IN
Dorchester. owned by John NJ. Perry. of
Centerville. was burned yesterday. Loss,
SO 900; insurance, 81 900.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
Henry N. Etehison's Funeral.

The funeral of Henry y. Etchison took
place from the home OF his son. William
H. B. EtchisOn. South Market Street,
in Frederick. yesterday. and was large
IL attended
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
Convocation P. E. Church.

The Southern Convocation opened its
session in St. Peters Protestant Episco-
pal Church, in Salisbury. last night, and
will hold for three days.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
ElIicott City Mayoralty.

DR.. James E. Shreve has determined
no. 10 be a candidate for mayor in f
hcott City. and the ticket headed oy
him has been withdrawn,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
Curry Psychological School.

The trustees Of Richmond College yes
terdsy resolved to establish a school
OF technology 10 be named in honor OF
Dr. j. L. NJ. Curry. who was connected
with the college for thirJy-fve years.
The trustees will endeavor 20 raise a
fund OF $500, 600 for the school
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
Negro Editor Fined.

John E. Dickerson. editor Of the local
negro paper. was fined S25 for publish
ing an article about William Thorogood.
leading negro politician, alleged detri-
mental to the politicians character. The
case was appealed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
Kills His Brother.

At Baynesvine. in Westmoreland coun-
ty. Carrie" Baine. Tuesday, shot ane
killed his brother Joseph with a 81
caliber pistol The shooting occurred at
the home OF Mrs. Eliza Baine, mother OF
the two brothers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
Progressive Euchre.

A progressive euchre party was given
last evening In the hall Of the Young
Mems sodality Lyceum under tho auspi-
cies Of that organization. a large crowd
was present and the affair proved very
successful
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
Farmers Inconvenience.

Farmers in the upper part Of Queen
Anne are complaining greatly OF the
inconvenience to which they are being
put while the Chester draw is being re
paired
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
Reserve Engine Arrives.

The long looked for Gre engine CT the
city has az last arrived. much TO tho
satisfaction OF che Alexandria fremen.
II reached Alexandria this morning over
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19

Many Of the clubs and private citizens
Will keep open house next Monday the
day OF the Washington parade. in order
to entertain the visitors. The Alexandria
Lodge OF Eiks, the Ravensworth Club.
and others have already made arrange
ments 10 keep open house.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
sI.as to Baltimore and Return s1.a5.

Via Ponnsyi,ania Railroad Tickets on sale sat
uid1y aud sunday. February u and % limited
February -. All trains except Congressional
Limited.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
Heiser in Fredericksburg.

To the Business Mems Association Of
Fredericksburg, Mr. Heiser. a Baltimore
shoe manufacturer. has submitted
proposition for establishing a shoe fac
tory
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19

Howard Seiders OF this city. yesterday
fell from the trestle at Fort Runyon.
where he is employed, and had his right
arm broken. Mr.. Seiders was brought
to his home on North Fayette Street,
where he received medical attention.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
Dolphin at NorfoIL.

The United States dispatch boat Dol
palm arrived at the Norfolk navy yard
yesterday for slight repairs preparatory
to a cruise In West Indian waters,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
RICHMOND.
Funeral of W. R. Trigg.

Funeral of W. R. Trigg.
The funeral OF William r Trigg took
place from Holy Trinity Church, Rich
mond. yesterday. and was very largely
attended. Rear Admiral Melville was
present. The interment was made in
Hollywood.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
Jesuit Furniture.

great quantity OF furniture. house
hold goods. etc, left behind by he
Jesuits when they departed from Fred
erick, was sold at the novitiate yester-
day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
Minor Items.

The regular monthly meeting of the
board Of police commissioners was -
nave been held last night. but owing TO
the absence OF Secretary LAWYER the
meeting was postponed. Among those
present were Mayor Simpson md
Messrs. Hill and Graham.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
Biltmore Hogs Received

Capt. NJ. p. Rowe and Dorr Clark, both
I of Spottsylvania county. have just re-
ceived from the BlltmOTe farms al Ashe-
Vile noted Berkshire swine fCf breeding
| purposes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
Critically Ill.

c. A. Jones. OF stafford county, Is crit
ically i'll with pneumonia at the resi-
ldence OF his brother-in law, A McSween.
at Falls Church, where he is visiting.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
NEWS ITEMS OF INTEREST =
FROM NEARBY STATES

ried yesterday at the home OF the bride
in PortsmU Jth. by the Rev. \. r. Shaw.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-19
Greenwood Mansoni.

Martha Alice Mansoni and William
Greenwood. OF Bristol. Va. were mar