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PoLYGAMY IN MEXICO.
Matter Brought Up in Statehood Bill
Discussion.

In the course Of his remarks on the state
hood BIN in the Senate Saturday Mr.. Kean
read from a book Of travel by q German
author to show that polygamy now exists
In the Mormon Church in the republic of
Mexico. and the fact was commented upon
by Messrs. Beveridge, Spooner and Depew
as going to show that the contention that
polygamy had been abolished is not well
founded. Mr.. Spooner asked Mr.. Rawlins
whether the revelation for abolition had
covered Mexico
Mr.. Raw1ins referred him to the docu-
ments. saying he did not care to put any
construction upon them, but Mr.. Hoar re-
marked that possibly the revelator had
not been able to speak Spanish
Mr.. Rawlins added later that as he re-
called President Shows proclamation for
bidding polygamy it had covered the Nor
mon Church throughout the world.
Mr.. Depew read the proclamation to show
that polygamy had only been "suspended''
and not prohibited. He thought another
revelation from the Mormon Church should
be forthcoming.
III the senator wants an authoritative
statement In the Senate on the subject he
may have all his doubts removed next ses-
sion when the new senator from Utah takes
his seat" remarked Mr.. Bacon
That" replied Mr.. Depew, 'is the only
argument that have heard for the admis-
sion of a Mormon to the Senate"
Mr.. Teller expressed the opinion that not
Wtthstanding the declaration Of the book
quoted. polygamy does not exist among
Mormons in Mexico. He did not believe
the people or the priests Of that country
would tolerate the practice. He added that
1t was his conviction that the question Of
polygamy Is entirely foreign to the subject
or statehood. He went on to say that the
question was mere bugaboo. which had
been brought In only for the purpose of
delay.
Mr.. Spooner took issue with the last
statement, and urged the Importance of the
subject. with me 1t is no trifling matter,
no mere question Of delay and when we
are told here that the Mormon Church con-
trois elections In a state now in the Union
l think we must admit that state was not
prepared for admission" He meant to re-
fer to the matter in the future, and he
flfbustering.
Replying, Mr.. Teller contended that the
few Mormons in Arizona would not be ca
pable OF controlling elections there So
small consideration should not, he con-
tended, stand in the way of a promise
made in the treaty of Guadaloupe HidaIgo.
70 admit as states the territory acquired
from Mexico.
Mr.: Spooner said that, long as the bill
mad been pending, Mr.. Teller was the first
TO break silence on the democratic side of
the chamber.
Replying. Mr.. Teller said the reason WHY
the democrats had not spoken was found
IN the fact that they did not want to assist
IN the delay which he believed had been
Preconcerted' prearranged and studiously
foiiowed' by what he believed to be the
minority in the Senate.
Inc senate then went into executive ses-
SION, and at 1850 pm. adjourned.
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Good Templars at Little Falls,

Little Falls Lodge of Good Templars held
it's regular meeting last Friday evening, a
large per cent of it's membership being
present. Mr.. Joseph T. Sherier, chief tenn
plar, presided. After the business routine
and the usual intermisson the officers-eect
were installed by Grand Templar s. w.
Russell, assisted by Mr.. Robert Elliott as
installing marshal. The officers are: Joseph
T. Sherier. C. T.; Miss Mary Dean Talley,
v. T.. Miss Mary Sherier. r. S.; Mrs. Lucy
Knott M; Mrs. ]. Sherier. F. s.: John
Sherier, T.: Joseph II. Barnes, P. c. T.;
James T. Sherier. c.. Miss Alice Sherier, G.,
and Robert M. Talley, sentinel.
The program, arranged by Miss Talley,
included a select reading, why I Am a
Prohibitionist by James T. Sherier; vo-
cal solo, ASLEEP in the Deep" by Master
Robert Talley. Miss Talley. accompanist; g.
recital, IA Civic Creed" by Miss Della
Kaldenbach; vocal solos. by Miss Mary
Sherier; a reading. But What Have You
Done Today" by Miss Sadie Havener;
reading of humorous poem, by Miss Tai
ley, and addresses by Messrs. Russell. John
and Joseph Sherier. Among the social
events arranged for, and to which sister
lodges were to be invited, was a box party.
to be given on the last Friday evening IN
the month.
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GRAND VISITATIONS.
Grand Architect Heare, I. o. M, to In
spect Subordinate Lodges.

Grand Architect Johnson T. Heare Of the
Independent Order of Mechanics has ar
ranged to begin the grand visitations to the
subordinate lodges of that order tomorrow
night at Columbia Lodge. No. 1.
The officers of the subordinate organiza-
tons were installed as follows: Column
bia Lodge, No. 1. by Past Grand Arohi-
tect Edward Stevens with Past Master w.
E. Grimes grand conductor; Anchor
Lodge, No. 8, by Grand Treasurer R. T.
Bricker, with Past Master S. W. Bruner
as grand conductor; Capital Lodge. No. II,
by Grand Secretary Edward Bawsel, with
Past Master c. w. Spa.es as grand con-
ductor; Lafayette Lodge, No. Is. by Vice
Grand Architect Henry Franklin with Past
Master Edward Culver as grand conductor
The installing officers report the lodges all
in a prosperous condition.
The following are the officers Of Union
Lodge, No. 1, Ladies of the I. o. NJ, for
the ensuing term: Sadie J. Chauncey,
senior worthy president; N. Morris, worthy
president; NJ. E. Hector, conductor; G. A.
Ashford. chaplain; Carrie Nagle, financial
secretary; Jessie Sammond, recording Sec
rotary; F. NJ. Raitz, trea surer; A. Thomas,
inside sentinel; E. ]. Benner, outside senti-
nell A. Richards, R. G. to w. P; L. Frank
lin. L. G. to w. P; Sister Keinke, r. G. to
V. P; Sister Reiners. l.. G. to V. P. Trus-
tees, Henry Franklin Uriah Hector and J.
w. Thompson.
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the reverse side an inscription which sets
forth that William Washington was the
son of Bailey Washington. who was the
son OF Henry Washington, who was the son
of JOHN This would make William Wash
ington the third cousin of George Wash
ington, but they fail to give their authority
for this descent.
Gen. George Washington knew Gen. VIII
liam Washington personally as we'll as off,
cfally. He wrote to him on many occasions
during the revolutionary war. always as
Dear Mr.. Washington" One of these let
tiers was written to decline an invitation
from Gen. William Washington to Gen and
Mrs. Washington to be his. guests during
Gen. Washington's tour Of inspection
through South Carolina. Surely President
Washington would not have omitted from
his family chronicle the name Of such an
illustrious kinsman.
1t Is singular in view Of William Wash
ington's services to his country that there
should be no life or biography of him in
the Congressional Library, but such is the
fact. l have never been able to find a.
biography of him.
If any of his relatives have a life" or
history of him, or any documents by which
his relationship to George Washington
could be determined, it would be a great
favor If they would allow such portion of
the public as are interested in genealogical
research to have access to them This.
could be done by placing them temporarily
In the Congressional or Public library.
GENEALOGIST.
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George and William Washington.

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
was somewhat surprised to see In your
Issue of the 4th instant, in notice Of the
death Of Mrs. Cruger, granddaughter of
William Washington Of Cowpers fame,
statement that William Washington was
frs. cousin of George Washington. This
Is an erroneous statement, and l feel sure
that you will give space in your columns
for a correction of the same.
George Washington had but two male
first cousins. We have his own definite
and positive statement to confirm this as
sertion, statement made under circum-
stances which would have impeled him
to the utmost eXactitude and which he
states he prepared from facts known to him
and documents secured by him. This fam
lily record was prepared in 1892 by Wash
from the garter-king- alarms of the Eng
lish College Of Heraldry for all available
data in relation to President Washington's
family in America. The original document
is probably in the archives Of the College
Of Heraldry. 1t was there prior to 1887.
President Washington writes in 1882: I'm
the year 1857, or whereabouts, John
and Lawrence Washington, brothers, emf
grated from the North Of England.
John Washington married Ann
Pope and left issue. two sons, Lawrence
and John. Lawrence Washington,
his eldest son, marriad Mildred Warner,
by whom he had two sons, John
and Augustine. John (the uncle Of George
Washington married Catherine Whiting.
He had two sons, Warner and Hen
ry. Warner married Elizabeth Ma
can, I" by whom he had one son, who
is now living and bears the name of War
ner. ct will be seen that Warner and Hen
ry were the only sons Of George Washing
tons only uncle. 1t is unnecessary to fol-
low the line of Warner)
President Washington continues: Henry,
the other son Of John and Catherine Wash
ington, married the daughter Of Col. Thack-
err Of Middlesex county, and died many
years ago, leaving one son, Thacker,
and daughters Thacker Washing
ton married the daughter Of Sir John Pey-
ton of Gloucester and lives on the family
estate ." Machodoo which
had been left to his grandfather, john
President Washington not only gives the
names of his two first cousins. Warner and
John, but the names of all their sons and
of many Of their grandsons.
This, I think, disposes Of the claim that
William Washington was a first cousin to
George Washington. Indeed, to disprove
such claim 1t Is only necessary to remem-
Der that to establish such relationship is to
claim that Bailey Washington was the
brother Of Augustine Washington, and I
think no one has been preposterouss enough
to put forth such a claim.
Some months ago some ladies, collateral
relatives of Gen. William Washington, pre-
scented a photograph Of their distinguished
relative to the Mt. Vernon association. 1t
now hangs in the house there and bears on
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CHAPTER XII.
The Gage is Thrown.

Before the cheering died away the door
giving entrance from the hall was suddenly
thrown open and young man in the uni
form of a corporal of the light cavalry burst
unceremoniously into the room. Clicking
his heels together. he made military sa-
lutte to the host.
ladies and gentlemen all. but 1 have come
for Sergeant Darrow. Orders. sir. He's
wanted at the armory Immediately"
Madam" said barrow. rising to his feet
and bowling to Mrs. Peyton, by your leave.
Judge. Miss Mary and gentlemen all, bid
corporal, / am ready.
stop, corporal! said the governor.
What are your orders?'
"Orders to muster the troop of cavalry
at the armory at once for active service,
sir" said the corporal. a young fellow call
ed Hamilton Peasants. known intimately to
every one in the room.
And what them"
Il know no more than that your excel
lency."
"Ah, gentlemen" said the governor.
there Is the ideal soldier He obeys orders
company shall know and the world shall
know what your orders are before the sun
rises. Where is the armory?"
It's down Massachusetts street, sir"
said barrow.
mo. sir. excuse me-" said the corporal
quickly. ITS on Charleston street."
"How's thdt% exclaimed Colonel Peyton
in surprise. II know OF no street by that
name"
Gentlemen" said the mayor. council
passed a resolution this afternoon remain
ing all streets that were previously named
after northern states after the glorious
cities and commonwealth of the south.
Gentlemen. We Will wipe out every vesuEe
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FoRMAL1N FOR CONSUMPTION.
Philadelphia Doctor Tells Of Appar.
emily Successful Case.

emily Successful Case.
A Philadelphia dispatch to the Baltimore
Sun says:
DR.. B. F. Roller, an instructor in the
medical department Of the University of
Pennsylvania, has been using the formalin
injection treatment upon the wife Of a
prominent physician in Jenkintown. DR..
Roller said:
When I was called in to see the patient
she had been given up to die by the at
tending physician. She was In the adj
vanced stages Of tuberculosis. and with the
complication Of acute puerperal septicae-
mia her condition seemed hopeless.
She had been delirious for several days
Her fever was at 104 3-5, her pulse was al
most too rapid to be counted and the marks
of death had already settled on her face
Il injected into the median cephalic vein
OF the left arm 500 cubic centimeters Of a
solution of formaldehyde gas in steine wa
ter, the proportion being 1 to 1000 In
twelve hours her temperature had fallen
below 100, and her pulse to ninety-six She
spoke sanely enough to US all.
AT the end Of eighteen hours her tenn
perature was entirely normal and her pulse
remained between 100 and no. The next
three days the temperature and pulse rose,
being worse between the hours Of and 4
in the morning. On the fourth day the
operation was repeated, with the same re-
suit. At the end of two weeks the patient
suffered virtually no pain and no delirium.
Her temperature and pulse were very much
better than they had BEEN
Now. twenty-one days after the first
operation, the woman is sitting up, and she
tells me that she feels well. scarcely
dare to hope that in her case q complete
cure can be effected, but I have every rea-
son to believe that the formalin solution
will cure tuberculosis before 1t has reached
the last stages. and that it will prove of
great relief even in the most extreme
cases."
DR.. Roller said that he was treating sew
eral other tuberculosis patients in the ear
lier stages Of the disease with the formaltn
solution, but was not yet ready to make a
report on the cases
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TAKoMA PARK NEWS.
Town Council Holds a Meeting-Gen-
era1 and Personal News.

AoWu SouuCu doloS b Meet1uS-0e0-
era1 and Personal News
Postmaster LEnodh Maris. who has been
confined to his, home for several weeks past
with pneumonia, IL slowly recovering.
Miss Lizzette Hopkins. who recently un-
derwent an operation for appendicitis at
Garfield Hospital, was removed to her home
on Carroll avenue yesterday.
The regular meeting Of the town council
was held Friday evening In the chapel OF
the Presbyterian Church. The meeting was
presided over by Mayor ]. B. Kinnear, with
the following eouncilmen present: J. B. Der
rick, Isle Morrison. Cassell Severance, C.
w. Scudder, e, e. Blodgett and Town Clerk
Ben G. Davis.
Messfs. G. A. Warren. W. NJ. Wood and
Ben. G. Davis were appointed board Of
assessors to prepare the assessment tax roll
TOT the ensuing year, with instructions to
report at the April meeting OF the council.
The council discussed Informally the Ques-
ton OF putting down granolithic sidewalks.
1t being the intention Of that body to dis
continue plank walks in the town. The
judiciary committee was Instructed to inves-
tigate the law in regard to permit work
and to report on the necessary procedure.
The water and sewer committee reported
tnat the contractor for the new pumping
plant nad promised to resume work within
two weeks and would push the matter to
early completion.
The inspector Of plumbing was directed to
examine the plumbing and fixtures of each
house connected with the water and sewage
system and to give a separate list showing
what houses have direct roof connection
with sewers.
A special committee composed Of Council
men Morrison, Derrick and Scudder was ap-
pointed to cooperate with the committee on
parks and parking of the Citizens Associa-
ton IN the improvement and identifying of
the streets and yards of the town. 1t Is
the present intention of the council to set
out shade trees on Chestnut and Montgom-
cry avenues.
The report Of Town Treasurer Ben G.
Davis was submitted and approved 1t
showed receipts for the month of January
amounting to $S23. O6. which together with
the previous amount ON hand gave a total
OF $4,27275. The disbursements amounted
to S195.OS, leaving a balance on hand of
$4,O7767.
Arrangements are being made for a pro-
gressiye euchre and dance St. Valentine
night by the Takoma Club and Library at
the club house on Oak avenue.
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CHAPTER XIII.
The Kiss That BETRAYED.

There was no dancing party that night
The action Of the governor in ordering out
the military had taken nearly every avail
able young man from the city, and the few
who were left were in no mood for festivi-
ties Of the kind proposed. From a military
point Of view the expedition to take possess
sion OF the arsenal at Mount Vernon, up
the river. and seize Forts Morgan and
Gaines, down the bay, amounted to moth
Ing.
But the moral effect Of the expedition was
tremendous The election OF deputies had
plainly foreshadowed the secession Of Ala
bama beyond peradventure as soon as the
convention should be called. but no overt
act had yet been committed by the state;
there had been no act Of hostility to the
United States, of which Alabama still re-
manned part. This seizure Of the prop
erty and arms and Notifications Of the gen.
eral government by particular state was
a fragrant, open defiance of the authorities
at Washington. Unless the action Of the
governor was Immediately disavowed by
the people through their representatives it
meant war.
There was, however. on that account no
hesitation anywhere. The approval of the
governors action soon as it became
known was well nigh universal. He had
shrewdly taken stock Of public opinion and
was entirely sure of his ground before he
moved. Indeed. from his point of view his
action was soundly polite. If there was to
be war; the quicker the south got in posses
sion of the implements wherewith to wage
1t the better: and IL there was to be no war.
the sooner the valuable auxiliary to these
defensive preparations-which some people
believed might avert ito be found In the
forts and arsenals OF the southern states
should be seized. the better.
The governor, with the pressure OF anx-
iety and responsibility hard upon him, with
drew shortly after the passage OF the
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OF the north from our records as we oblit-
crate the oppressors from our hearts," he
continued. amid laughter and applause.
Good luck and godspeed to you, Sergeant
barrow" said Mary Amman. rising and COM
Ing swiftly around the table 70 his side and
shaking his hand. her eyes shining with
animation: Wherever you go and what
ever you do. our hearts are with YOU"
The young soldier wrung her slender hand
and then without a word bowed deeply,
turned sharply on his heel and left the
room followed by Peasants.
lis this war; Queried the Rev. Dr. Bamp-
mo. SIR" said Colonel Peyton; this Is
play"
Yes" said the governor. '.but in the end
1t will be war Of the grimmest kind"
Alas" said the judge. IT fear SO. Mean
while, before we go into the drawing room
where have invited the young folks to as
semble this evening for a little dancing
party, let US fill our glasses once more and
put away from us all thoughts Of strife and
war, of politics and principles. to which
fear the ladies may fancy we have given
too much attention in their charming ores
ence."
NO" cried Mrs. Peyton; I'VE are as In
terested as you are!'
Yes" said another; I'VE would rather
have heard the discussion than talk our
selves upon any other subject"
"Ah. WE'LL" said the judge, "let US put 1t
aside now. Gentlemen, 1 give you the
health of my daughter Mary. the pride Of
my heart, the pride Of my old age. There
she stands. gentlemen. just budding into
womanhood. with all the future before her
Drink to her happiness. Drink to her well
fare II you love me-"
Stop" cried the girl TT 10 my birth
day. 1t Is my hour. Perhaps I may
speak, though a woman. Let me substi-
tute toast. father. know what our good
friends would fain say and what they
think. They give me too many evidences
of their affection for 1t to be in doubt" she
went on impetuously. the words ripping to
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COURAGE RECOGNIZED.
Presentation to Scotch Captain and
Crew for Rescuing Americans.

The courage and skill of Capt. H. c. Mac
kay and the crew Of the British steamer
Miramar in rescuing Captain Geddes, his
wife and two seamen from the schooner
Magic in heavy gale on Chesapeake bay
last June have been recognized by President
Roosevelt, who has presented a beautiful
gold watch and chain to Captain Mackay
and to the officer In charge Of the boat
fine pair of binocular glasses. and to each
of the seamen a gold medal The presenta-
ton took place January 10 in the rooms OF
the mercantile marine board at Boiness,
Scotland. and the awards were made by
Mr.. Nathaniel D. Dunlop. the president Of
the board, on behalf Of the President.
The awards were made several months
ago, but the presentation could not take
place, owing to absence of the steamer.
The presents to the crew of the Miramar
are all suitably inscribed, the watch Of
Captain Mackay, which Is a beautiful speci-
men of the goldsmith's art, bearing the fol-
lowing inscription: From the President Of
the United States to Capt H. c. Mackay
OF the British steamship Miramar in recog-
milton Of his humane services in effeCting
the rescue Of the captain. his wife and two
seamen of the American schooner Magic,
wrecked in Chesapeake bay June %, 1902"
The schooner Magic was on her way to
Baltimore when she was struck by a gale
and capsized. Captain Geddes, his wife and
crew succeeded in climbing on the hull OF
the overturned vessel where they remained
for several hours until the Miramar sighted
them, and Captain Mackay sent boat to
rescue them. This was accomplished amid
great danger, and the sufferers were safely
taken aboard the steamer. The force Of the
gale was so strong that the greater part Of
the clothing was whipped off the crew Of
the Magic as they chung to her keel, and
Mrs. Geddes had to be taken to a hospital
when the steamer reached Baltimore.