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The Washington times., 1903-02-25
Detroit Causes CONSERVATION.

Capt A. c. Dillingham;. commanding
the Detroit. under date of January 2s.
reports to the Navy Department the re-
suits OF a visit to ParamaribO with that
vessel and the tug Fortune. He says
in part:
mo United States vessel of war has
visited this port since the Wilmington
was here in 1899. I believe the Detroit
is the largest vessel Of war of any ma
tion that has ever been to Paramaribo.
Our arrival caused considerable excite
ment among the population. and we were
received with much enthusiasm.
ION the day Of my arrival I was re-
ceived By Mr.. Cornelis Lely. governor of
Dutch Guiana. and on the following day
he visited this vessel and was accorded
the usual honors and ceremonies. On
Monday. the 26th inst, the governor en-
tertained the officers of the Detroit and
Fortune at dinner. where we met all the
crown officials of the colony On this
occasion the governor proposed the
health Of the President of the United
States and expressed qualification al
meeting officers of the United States
navy.
Il find here considerable interest OF
United States citizens. represented by
four large mining companies. The gov
ernOr tells me that he was sent to this
colony for the particular purpose OF
opening up the Lawla district. about 15O
miles from Paramaribo. which is said to
be very rich in gold, and they expect to
begin the construction OF a railroad To
the Lawla district next May, the crown
TO pay the expenses OF the road, and ]
am assured by him that no effort will be
left undone to hasten the completion OF
. this road.
Il find that these mining companies
already established here and at work
arc only the fOrerunners % a large mum
/ Der of United States citizens to this
country, and there are many men or
their way out here from the United
States, and from what have seen. 1 be
\ lieve, with the construction OF this rail
road. that the American interest viii
| become very large"
The Washington times., 1903-02-25
LADY MANAGERS OF ST.
LOUIS FAIR To RECEIVE
Affair to Take Place at the Willard
Tomorrow Afternoon.

The reception 70 be given at the New
Willard tomorrow afternoon by the board
OF lady managers OF the louisiana PuIr-
chase Exposition is 20 be one Of the
most brilliant affairs OF the season. and
Manager Hight will attempt to make II
the most elegant
The indications point TO acceptances
OF invitations by the President. members
OF the Cabinet, United States Supreme
Court. both branches OF Congress. and
the Army and Navy.
The receiving party will comprise such
well-known women as Mrs. James l.
Blair. OF 81. Louis. president OF the
board OF lady managers; Mrs. John Mil
Ter Horton. of New York. chaircan OF
the Daughters OF the American Revolu-
tion committee; Mrs. John HoIcOmbe,
OF Hartford. Conn, Mrs. Mary Phelps
Montgomery. OF Portland. ore. Mrs En-
lily ROebling. Trenton: Mrs Helen Boiee-
Hunsieker. Philadelphia: Mrs Frederick
NJ. Hanger. Little Rock; Mrs. William n.
Coleman. Indianapolis; Mrs. r. L. Port
e.. Atlanta. and Mrs. w Z. Andrews.
Washington
The Washington times., 1903-02-25

The season Of Lent was formally be-
gun in the churches OF the world this
morning. In those OF the Catholic and
high Episcopal faith the ceremony of
distributing ashes was used TO inaugu
rate the holy season The day has, con
sequentIy. been called Ash Wednesday.
BY early writer's It was called the
beginning OF the fast" although up to
the time OF Pope Gregory the Great. at
the close Of the sixth century. the East
did not begin until the Monday follow
ing the first Sunday of Lent. Without
the Sundays this left but thirty-six fast
days, a circumstance which led some Of
the fathers 10 remark that it was Civ
Ing but q tenth or the year to the Lord
The forty days fast OF Moses and Elias
and that Of Christ showed the propriety
Of increasing the number Of fast days TO
forty. This occurred about the begin
ming OF the eighth century.
Signing With Ashes.
At first no persons were signed with
the ashes but public penitents. who were
required TO appear clad in the garb OF
penancc at the door OF the church on
Ash Wednesday. Having confessed their
sins. the penitents came 20 the church
The Washington times., 1903-02-25
KELLAR, THE MAGICIAN"
SEEN At THE COLUMBIA
Opens His Engagement by Mystifying
a Large Audience.

Kellar. the magician. returned to
Washington last night and began "A
weeks engagement at the Columbia
Theater. Owing to a death in Mr.. Kel-
lars family there was no performance
al the theater Monday evening. but a
large-sized audience gathered to greet
tho clever trickster last night KeIlar
is acknowledged to be the best of his
kind now before the American public.
and continues to give evidence that his
abilities are not deteriorating in the
slightest degree. With wonderful dex-
terity he gives a series of sleight Of hand
demonstrations which quite bewildered
his audience. and kept il in roars Of
laughter. His sense of comedy is so keen
that ne is able to entertain with a mono
logue which would find a conspicuous
place on the vaudeville stage. He keeps
u2 a continual conversation, as il were
with his audience.
The program this season is much the
same as that which the magician pre-
sented last year. He continues 10 change
water into wine, and vice versa; to grow
| flowers out of pot of sand. and do any
lumber Of equally mystifying things.
/ Much amusement was caused when he
requested one of the young. men in the
house 20 give him his. Kellar's, silk
| landkerchi2fs. out of his vest pocket
/ Tho young man declared that he did not
have them. but Kellar produced yards
! of silk from the back of the young gen
/ tlemans coat. much to the latter's en-
/ barrassment. Kellar went through the
{ q M Nth n y 81,
/ he poured any drink called for by the
raen in the audience. After the con
tents of the bottle had been disposed of,
kellar returned 20 the stage. broke the
bottle. and produced a tiny Guinea pig
He then took a large sheet of paper
wrapped up the pig, mashed # fat, and
when he opened the paper it contained
nothing but q branch OF fragrant bios
SONS.
Kellar does not believe in the work
ings OF the so-called spiritual medium
and in series OF interesting demon
strLtiOns. proved himself capable Of en-.
teTing the field of spiritualism should
tho American public tire OF him as
public entertainer. He produced a cabi
net similar to that used in spiritua
]
of the audience. wakened the spirits
and there were all the fuss and accom-
pauying evidences OF 'spOoks" that any
one could desire. He opened the cabi
net frequently, but nothing was visible
and then took it apart in the sam,
manner in which he had put IL together
The performance is altogether inter
estinE and there is no doubt that Mr.
KclIar deserves every consideration 70
his clever achievements. His tricks ar
done with Clearness and fairness whicl
, can leave no doubt in the minds of hi
, audience that he has been a deep studen
of legerdemain. and has applied hi
? knowledge 10 it's best possibilities. II
gives everyone chance 10 see how h
] does these things There is every oppor
? tuDity for a quick -witted individual e
solve the secrets. However, Mr. Kella
. StiIl knows a great deal more than tn
people who pay TO see him perform, de
spite the fact that these always incIud
small coterie who know exactly HOY
he does them, and take delight in lettin
others know
The Washington times., 1903-02-25
NOTES OF THE ARMY AND NAVY.

olulu; Culgoa, at Boston; Kentucky. at
I.abuan; New Orleans at Labunt; Maine,
at Newport News.
Sailed: Potomac. from San Juan for
Celubra; Topeka, from Kingston TO
search for Alexander; Hannibal. from
Norfolk to search for Alexander; Prairie
from Galveston to search for Alexander
I.eonidas. from Baltimore for Norfolk:
Nero. from RangoOn for Colombo; Essex,
from San Juan for Kingston: Panther.
from San Juan for Celubra; Eagle. from
Fort Antonio for Ensenada de Mora;
Crlagoa, from New York for Boston;
kentucky. from Labuan for Singapore;
New Orleans. from Labuan for Saigon;
Nanshan and zafrio, from Labuan for
Cavite; Maine. from Hampton Roads for
Newport News.
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Army and Navy Orders.

Leave of absence for three months 20
take effect on or about February 28' 1903
has been granted First Lieut. David l.
Stone. Twenty second Infantry.
Major Theodore A. Bingham. Corps oi
Engineers. has been assigned 10 duty as
engineer OF the Tenth lighthouse district.
to take effect upon his arrival at Buf-
falO. y. Y
Lieut.. Col James Allen. Signal Corps
has been detailed as a member of the
army retiring board. TO meet at San
Francisco. Cal. vice Col Ernest A. Gar
lington. Inspector general, relieved as
a member OF the board during the ex-
animation OF Capt John a. Perry. Thir-
teenth Infantry. only, and Lieutenant
Colonel Allen has been relieved as
member of the board. TO take effect upon
the completion or the examination OF
Captain Perry.
The Washington times., 1903-02-25
NORMAL SCHOOL GIRLS
PRESENT THEATRICALS
A Dozen Amateur ThesPians Make Hits
in Three Sketches and Vaudeville.


4 dozen or moro % the girls OF the
Normal School entertained the members
Of the senior class with a theatrical per-
formance last night in the exhibition
hall OF the Franklin School Building.
Three sketches. "Pyramus and Thisbe. -"
wandering Musicians" and sun
beams" besides a number OF vaudeville
turns. were presented.
The entertainment opened with a grand
chorus by the company. and was follow
ed by a monologue The hits OF the
evening were made in the presentation Of
Wandering Musicians" into which sew
eral popular ragtime selections were in
troduced-
IN the presentation OF "Pyramus and
Thisbe." Virginia Schaefer appeared as
Pyramus. She was attired in a costume
which was a combination OF ancient
Greek and modern athletic styles. Olive
Wright. as Thisbe. shared the honors
with her. while Margaret Standiford as
the wall" followed close behind them.
The moon was impersonated By Maude
Gill. with Charlotte Crawford playing
the part OF the lion
After the singing Of the Wandering
Musician" there was an intermission OF
ten minutes and "Sunbeams, in which
the rivalry between two women's socie-
ties was interestingly and eleverly
shown.
Among those not already mentioned
who took part in the performance were
Bessie Whitford. Elsie Sanders. Emma
White Bessie Otterback. Marie Yoeckel,
Maude Steuart, and Ethel Nelson
The Washington times., 1903-02-25
NO OBJECTION TO TUNNEL.

James Berrall, engineer in charge of
the Government Hospital for the Insane,
viii be informed by the District Commits
siOners they have no objection 70 the
issue OF 2 permit for constructing
tunnel under Nichols Avenue. four by six
feet in dimensions. The Commissioners
will say the depth OF the tunnel beneath
the concrete should be FIVE feet instead
OF four feet, as proposed. so as TO ALLOW
sufficient covering for the 20-inch wafer
main to be laid in Nichols Avenue The
tunnel is for an underground connection
between the buildings of the hospital on
the east and west sides OF the street.
The Washington times., 1903-02-25
Changes in the Navy.

Rear Admiral F. Rodgers. unexpired
portion of leave revoked from this date.
and placed on waiting orders; Lieut. H.
T Baker, detached command Nino. etc,
TO Arkansas; Lieut.. j. r. Brady. de-
tached Chicago. TO home and wait or
GERS; Commander R G.. Denig. commits
stoned from January 1. 1903; Medical
Dire ctor J. W. Ross. appointed medi-
cal director from February 5. 1903;
Passes Assistant Engineer J. A. Kaiser.
retired appointed passed assistant en-
Cineer on she retired list from October
IL. 1868: Acting Assistant Surgeon j.
& DeVries. appointed acting assistant
surgeon, from February 16. 1903
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A Washington Concerns Enterprise.

From the Clothing Journal.
The young and energetic corporation
conducting business at the corner OF
Ninth and streets northwest. under the
name and style Of the Friedlander Cloth
ing Co. has shown characteristic energy
in the recent purchase of the entire
stock Of the Syracuse Output Company
117 Salina Street, Syracuse. n Y Mr.
II. Friedlander. the president OF the
Friedlander Clothing Co. sustained his
reputation as a shrewd buyer by securing
this stock OF high-Erade clothing at a
nr.ice that will enable his house 70 retail
Il at less than manufacturer cost The
reputation and business integrity Of the
Frtpdlander Clothing Co, who operate a
number Of stores throughout the country,
are so well known that purchasers at
this coming sale may be assured OF re-
ceiving unusual values
The sale begins next Saturday morn
ing at 9 o'clock"
The Washington times., 1903-02-25
GREETINGS SENT MEMS CLUB
OF GURLEY MEMORIAL CHURCH

The regular meeting OF the Mems Club
o. Gurley Memorial Church. was held in
the sunday school house Of the church
last night. On this occasion the regular
order OF business was varied by the in
vitation OF the ladies OF the church and
congregation, and by the presentation
OF program of more than usual ex-
cellence followed BY light refreshments.
This club is the pioneer mems club in
the city. and during the evening received
the greetings of the Mems Club from
the Church OF Our Father, the latest ad-
dition TO the large circle of organiZa-
tions OF this character in the city
The Washington times., 1903-02-25
OPPOSING LOCATION OF
MUNICIPAL BUILDING

G. Gwynn has written 10 the District
Commissioners opposing the plan Of To-
eating the proposed District Building
with the front parallel with f Street
He says It will have the effect OF the
Postofhce and OF the Southern Railway
buildings showing a corner 70 Pennsyl-
vanfa Avenue He suggests that the
continuation Of this process will form
a flight OF architectural stairs along the
south side OF the Avenue Mr. Gwynn
thinks a better plan would be 10 close
f Street. and place the front OF the
building parallel with the Avenue. The
communication has been noted. and fled
The Washington times., 1903-02-25
SERVED TWO SENTENCES IN
MINNESOTA PENITENTIARY

Major Sylvester received a letter yes
terday from Warden Henry Wolfer. OF
the Minnesota State prison. giving the
record in that State of Joseph Mayer,
alias Joseph Huber. alias Frank Baer.
who was arrested by Detectives Pratt
and o'Dea in this city on the charge
Of robbing a German immigrant.
The communication states that Mayer
served two terms in the Minnesota peni-
Tertiary for violating the postal laws.
He was known there as Joseph Hubba-
son. alias Joseph Hulbescher.
The Washington times., 1903-02-25
Lieutenant Kalbach Resigns.

Lieut.. Andrew e Kalbach. who was
appointed TO the navy from Pennsyl-
vania in July. 1882. and was recently
married AT Annapolis 10 the daughter OF
Commander c. E. Colahan, attached TO
the Naval Academy, has resigned his
commission in the United States Navy
Lieutenant Kalbach was recently as
signed to duty on the battIeship Illinois.
The Washington times., 1903-02-25
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvORERS'
SOCIAL EVENING

A social consisting of the members
OF the Christian Endeavcr Society OF
the luther Memorial Church was held
in the parIors OF Miss Bertha Edmon-
ston. 92s 7 Street northwest. last even
ing. Games were played and refresh
ments served. and an exceptionally en-
joyabIe evening was spent by all There
were present Misses Cromwell Miss
StoweII Mrs. Stowell. Misses Leech. Miss
Wilson. Miss Finckle. Miss Hayes. Mrs
MickIe. Rev J. c. Butler D. D..
pastor. Luther Place Memorial Church,:
Messrs. Wurdeman. Stirewalt, Leech.
stoUeu Pusch. Auer. Lerch. Mcdonald
at
The Washington times., 1903-02-25
TWO CONCERNS INCORPORATED
BY THE SAME INTERESTS

Articles OF the incorporation of the
Sterling Manufacturing Company have
been placed on file in the Office Of the
Recorder Of Deeds. The purpose Of the
company is 70 deal in Office supplies and
fixtures. The incorporators are Charles
W. Embrey. Virgil NJ. FoOkes. and James
A Blake The capital stock is $50 900.
The y s. Schubert Mosaic Company,
the purpose of which is to deal in floor
ing and wall coverings. was also or
gsnized and incorporated by the same
persons
The Washington times., 1903-02-25
SMALLPOX AT ALMsHoUsE.

new case of smallpox has been re-
ported 10 the Health Department from
the District slmshouse. Patrick Madigan.
for several weeks an inmate OF the in
stitution, developed the disease. and was
removed to the smallpox hospital All
exposed to the contagion in the aims
house were vaccinated, and the room
AID ward in which Madigan was confined
were disinfected. The department in
spectors were unable to trace the con-
tagiOn.
The Washington times., 1903-02-25
Fund for Massachusetts, Victims.

Capt. Charles II. Davis, commanding
the battleship Alabama. forwarded to
Secretary Moody yesterday a check for
S434. which represented the voluntary
contributions OF the crew of the Ala
bama for the wives and families OF the
nine men who were killed by an ex-
plosion of a gun on the battleship Mas
sachusetts
The Washington times., 1903-02-25
LAW CLASS BANQUET.

The class Of 1886 Of the Georgetown
University law school will give an in
formal banquet at the Hotel Barton to-
morrow night. A number OF invitations
have been issued.
The Washington times., 1903-02-25
Movements of Vessels.

Arrived LeOnidas. at Norfolk; Sa-
turn, at Hongkong; Rainbow, at Cavite;
Gloucester at San Juan; Detroit and
Fortune, at Monteyldeo; Solace. at Hon
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HAMMEL & KARLESKIND.
REAL ESTATE n FINANCIAL AGENT
BUSINESS PROPERTIES.

DIFFERENT PIECES EACH WEEK.
II you want a good Investment good rentals
ana a rise in value. call and me. The fol-
lowing some l have TO offer. See phones
below:
fine piece. east Of Eighteenth St. 1850
Market st. east Of Eighteenth St: leased .
years. price, fl55c0
$500 will buy Z 5-stury building; well rented
and % ing Handsomely On Its worth.
f700e0. a building leased fer a term OF
years and where the ground VIII advance 50 per
cent. east al TSe lfth -.
$500. a modern steel construction business
property: can be had its true merits.
tup.-a. stores and apartments: east of Ietfer-
son. un Olive. rising rapidly and well rented
nothing better in the city.
$3.50. east OF Fourteenth on Pine poor build
ing but p fr. purchase,
si3.J65 worth FOR :lc 5oo: Pine st: the snap OF
the street.
sls.9.o will buy the cheapest piece for its size
on Pire. east of Fourteenth.
$50 Ql.l: east OF Twelfth. dom; forget this.
$1,000. Olive near corner: rented for $3.50:
rising in value
$1,000 will purchase sst Of stores and hotel
above: a choice location: good thing.
So Go. one eAcelleat piece Pine st. east OF
Twelfth 81. s-s;ory building and stores; large lot
W i. NELSON. SO4 Chestnut 81.
kinloch r I4l7; Bell Main sSesN
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These Houses Bought in

BY parties who had loans on them and have no
Use for the property. They will bear examination
Throughout and prices quoted may be reiuc-.'i
somewhat Can be bought on monthly payments
IL desired.
4sa5A and is-7A Margaretta ave. and room
lawns. in tbs best Of condition. 81 iop and 81 Io1
SSs Lae'eds ave. hns -sninx fnr h'us
Iss5 Cote Briiiante ave. I-room brick hous-.
with fine porch lawn. bath. furnace. etc: owner
wants offer.
csG.-1i Cass ave-. two 1i-room bricks. With
stable and large yard. through to Howard So.
suitable for teamstsr: 3 90.
3oss Glasgow place. fine. honeiiSe n.c9oai
house with 5o-foot lawn. a 2-story brick stable.
chicken house. etc. it's opposite a park-'i&f
block: g. s6e.
Joi5 Chestnut st. ii-ruom detached brick. bath;
furnace: S4.0S: surrounded by COLLEGES and fac
tories making In 4 paying rooming house at all
tines
Isi " Garrison ave-. lo-room stonr-'ront:
bath etc: 5000.
terms to suit. HERMANN. liz Chestnut St
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Excellent Location for TeamstsF, 81, 500.

Ss5s Wisconsin Ave.-A c-story brick building
containing 10 rooms attic. bath, water sewer
front and entrance, and arranged Tor cne
family: lot .5-foot front: two-stpry shed also
on premises containing room for eight horses.
mo J. BOGARD REtLI CO.
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StO.IOO
MCPHERSON Ave, 5245.47

Two three-story buff brick residences.
attached. of ii rooms each: almost
new: modern and in very choice
neishborhood. Lot SKIS. Rent Si.sso.
Price for both houses. .......... SlJ.OOO
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Washington 8ouI.. 1904
$4,000

A three-story stone-front residence.
containing II rooms and every modern
convenience: a most desirable resi-
dence. Lot 5ON245
price SIS.oOD
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ON MONTHLY PAYMENTS
COMPTON HEIGHTS.

545s Shenandoah ave. n, elegant s-r0om slate
roCt residence. strictly modern IN every respect;
hath. hot and cold watef, toiier-ro'rn. furnace.
etc: genuine hardwood fint6h: large lot. iIN1L5:
fine place and must be seen 70 BE- appreciated.
Make me an offer: part of an estate and must be
sold will sell with many feet as desired
bargain. Look at IL a. once. then call ne.
GEO. J. WASSTRATH Z. =. co.
80 Chestnut st
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.S1S.OOD

Three-story brick. stone-front residence
OF Il rooms and bathrooms. ) toilet
rooms. HOt-water heater. Lot 5lXl51.
Beautiful home.
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S15,COD
Moran ST. 1879

Lot 3isxls5. \ two-story and mansard
le-r1om brick residence. A beautiful
large reception hall. bath. closet. fur
mace. gas and electric lights. a lovely
home in beautiful neighbOrhood-
Price xil non
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LfndeN BouL, 394O-42

Two modern brick residences. contain
ing 10 rooms. hall. bath. furnace and
all conveniences. Lot 25X213.2 each.
Price Snkn
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THIRTY PER GENT INVESTMENT.

3l4i La Sale st. .-.tory s-roOm brick: price
81 800 deed Of trust 1880 property in hrst-ciass
condition: good bargain for some one
JAS. NJ FRANCTSCtFS q co.
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Caba6ne Ave, $40

Lot 5ox2no Three-story frame dwelling.
Double house of L. rooms. All modern
improvements. Hardwood finish
throughout In perfect repair. Location
equal to any in Cabanne.
4 tO,IUD
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$4,000
Cabanne Ave-, $40

Modern 1i-room brick residence. with
reception hall. bath. furnace. hot and
cold water. and every convenience. Lot
40xlJ0.
Kent --...-----....---...---.
Price - 500
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MaDfe Ave, 5255
Westminster RL.. $40

A beautiful buff brick residence. with .
rooms. reception hall. hardwood firish:
furnace, bath. etc. Lot 55xl31.
1Sn
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MSDJc Ave. $40

Fourteen-room modern residence: two
finish: also large brick stable and car
riage house: an ideal home. Lot 10ox
i53.
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For Sse-House ami lot No 1910 shaw ave-
near Handkerchief. nice two-story stoch-brick
trent house of s rooms: reception hall. bath.
toilst. sls:e roof and furnace: lot 35xl2t feet
terms. sJp cash DOWN and $50 per month. Fer
KELLEY & co. llls ctestnu, ST.