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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-05-21
Keeps up Her Good Old Record in
High Schools Contest.
SHERIDAN GETS FIRST HONORs.
The Lad Is First in the OratoricaI Con
test, While Albert Aune Gets Second
Place in the Declamations.-
Was Splendid Contest

The final contest in the Lake
Superior Oratorical and Declama'
ton series was held in this city last
Friday night, and the result was
certainly very gratifying to the
members OF the Washburn High
Schoolaand the people of this city
Phil, Sheridan won first place in the
oratorical contest, thereby giving
the principal honors of the evening
to the Washburn school. Albert
Aune was second in the contest in
declarations, and it is said came
within a single point of getting first
place. First place in declamations
was won by Miss Nell. Ferguson, OF
Ashland. Second place in the ora
tions was won by Miss Tilda
Backon, of Bessemer.
The exercises were in charge OF
President Hooper, Of the Associa-
ton, and the Judges on Delivery
were seated in different parts of the
hall. They were Judge L. Fl. Mead,
of Shell Lake; Professor Fletcher,
of River Falls, and Professor Nc
Caskell, of Superior. A basis for
marking was established for them,
the first contestant being marked
50 percent, and all other contestants
marked from that basis. The
judges on 'Tbought,and Composition
made their markings previous to the
contest by an examination of the
ORATORS.
Delegates were present from the
different high schools included in the
contest and they elected officers for
the ensuing year, the new Associa
ton staff being: President, j. T.
Hooper, Ashland Vice President
Miss A. f. Olcott, of Bessemer
Secretary. S, A. Oscar, of Wash
burn; Treasurer, W. Fl. Shepard
of Bayfield,.
Excursion steamers run from Ash
land and Bayfield,, and brought II
large numbers Of visitors from al
the towns that were represented in
the contest. Ashland had a boat
load, and there were about forty
from Bayfield, Bessemer, Hurley
and the other places also had many
representative people among the
audience.
The Opera House was packed to the
doors and the interest shown by the
large audience was intense at times.
Every contestant had his or her par
tisans who responded from the aud
fence. There were really no weak
numbers on the program, and each
contestant was greeted with ap-
plause as the selection was conclud-
ed. 1t was only natural that the
locol contestants should be the
favorites, as Washburn people were
in the great majority among
the audience. The contestants
were not announced by name,
neither was their city or town
known to the audience, Simply the
selection or GRAFTON was given to the
audience, and when the contest had
closed there were many who did moi
know by the announcement from
what place the winner came, OF
even the name.
Miss Tilda Backon, of Bessemer
delivered the first grafton, the title
of her subject being "a Plea for La.
dy McBeath." It was splendid
composition and was rendered in q
manner that set a pace which the
other contestants knew would be
hard to pass. Besides having a
splendid enuuciation and a graceful
I n
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-05-21

reaching the sympathies of her aud
fence and her judges that made her a
most formidable factor in the con-
test.
AS Phil. Sheridan of the sixties
charged the strong centers of his
antagonists so did little Phil Sheri-
dan of the Washburn High School,
enter upon his battle with a deter
mination that he would win AS
the young man delivered his grafton
on Abraham Lincoln he brought
the audience right to him, and be-
fore decision was announced at the
conclusion of the contest young
Sheridan was acknowledged win
ner, so that the decision in awarding
him the first place was not a sur
prise, but was expected.
"Aaron Burr" was the title of the
Grafton of Emmett Taylor, of Iron
River. The Grafton was a splendid
defense of Burr, and attempted to
Justify and explain many things in
his life. 1t was good, very
good, but lacked in originality and
did not appeal to the people as did
other selections, owing to the EVIL
dent large amount of quotations and
views of well known authors.
Douglas Rothschlld, of Ironwoo1,
had as his grafton, FLouis Sixteenth,
and the Reign of Terror" The
young man put lots of feelino and
force into the grafton and his par
tisans in the audience were many.
The declamations could har dly
have been better, and "the Old
Actors Story" by Miss Josie Tay-
Tor of Iron River, was a most feeling
selection, rendered in a most pleas
ing and emotional Mariner
Where is Annette" was the title
of the defamation by Miss Margaret
Doyle, of Hurley. Miss Doyle
showed great feeling in the rendition
of a piece that was pathetic and
emotional, but the selection while it
appea' ed TO an audiences sympath-
les, was one that could hardly be
expected to be popular.
Albert Aune, Of this city, who won
second place in the defamation, had
as his selection: "phe Boy Orator of
Zepata City" II is an old famil-
lar piece, and for that reason might
lack somewhat in popularity with an
average audience, but the fact of its
familiarity gave to young Aune an
opportunity to show just what he
could do, and the boy certainly
covered himself with glory, and the
only regret that could be heard over
the Judges decision was that he did
not receive first place.
Ed ward Dittus, of Bayfield,, also
chose an old selection, "Spartacus
and the Gladiators, and gave full
force to the familiar Old piece.
Miss Neil Ferguson, whose select
ion was How the LeRoux Stakes
Were Lost" could not help but
please the most critical. She was
certainly at her best in the rendi-
ton of this selection, and there was
no surprise that she was found up
at the head IF the list when the de-
cision came, although the contest
was a decidedly close one between
her and young Aune.
The contest as whole was pro-
nounced one of the strongest ever
held in northern Wisconsin. There
was not weak number on the pro-
gram, and the schools of the differ
ent cities that had contest ants have
every reason to feel proud of each
and every one of them, and of the
Snlendid showing that was made.
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14
MASS OF THANKSGIVING
FOR ELECTION OF POPE
Interesting Services at Church of I'm
maculate Conception.

The first mass of thanksgiving in
Washington for the election of the new
Pope was celebrated yesterday at the
Church of the Immaculate Conception
officers of the mass were the Rev.
Charles VI. Bart, pastor of st. Teresa's
Church. Anacostia. celebrant; the Rev.
J. .. Mari, pastor of Immaculate, as
deacon, and the Rev. Ambrose Beaver.
assistant pastor. as subdeacon. Father
MARI preached the sermon and gave a
clear outline of the formalities OF a
Pope's election. The text from ST. Mat
thew was And say TO thee, that thou
art Peter, and up this rock 1 will build
my church and the gates Of hell shall
not prevail against IT."
The mass was attended by large con-
gregation and an excellent musical pro-
gram was given by the choir under the
direction of the organist, Harry Wheaton
Howard Solos were sung By Miss Young.
Miss Hickey. Mr.. Forsythe, Miss O'Neal.
and James Nolan.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14
FATAL CASES
A PUBLIC DANGER AND WHY
CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN.

Your attention has not been called 70
this public danger for some time, and
we believe it is our duty to inform
the people that the majority of fatal
pneumonia cases are caused by the pa
tient taking for a cold some so-called
cough cure" or "balsam" which de-
pend upon poisonous drugs for their
effect
These drugs deaden the nerves and
stop secretion along the breathing tract.
which is always followed by congestion
and inhammation-that causes pneu-
monia.
Without these injurious drugs. Father
Johns Medicine cures colds, long stand
ing coughs and all throat and lung
troubles. 1t is not a patent medicine
or cough syrup" but a body builder.
and tonic. 1t cures colds by soothing
and healing the throat, and nourishes
the system at the same time. It's
gentle laxative effect strengthens the
stomach and corrects the digestion, so
that each organ of the body is able
10 properly perform its work-that is
how the poisonous waste matter and i'm
purities are driven out OF the system.
It's food elements make strength and re-
store 10 sound health those who are
weak and run down.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14
WANTS KING GEORGE
AS BALKAN EMPEROR
Greece Proposes to Gust Sultan
From Europe.

ATHENS, Sept. 14.-Leading Greek OF
fcials are smarting under foreign crit
icism of Greece's attitude toward Mace
donia. They say they are misunder-
stood. and that they are not favoring tEe
Macedonians, but merely endeavorlng 10
protect their own subjects there.
The Greek position in the matter.
which will be revealed to the powers
when the crisis becomes more acute,
is that as the other countries refuse
TO let Russia have Constantinople. anc
as they would not let Bulgaria nave II
for fear of Russian influence. the best
way out of the difficulty Is TO expel the
Turk from his European dominions, and
from them re-create the old byzantine
empire and install King George at Con
stantinople as Balkan Emperor, uhues
international guarantees. Thus the pow
ers would effectually balk the Russian
designs. The Greeks would be Wiling
10 placate Bulgaria by giving her a lew
northern Macedonia counties.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14
TRYING To PREVENT
LAND CONDE MNAT!ON
Answers Filed by S. S. DaiSh & Sons
and Others.

In their answer 10 the rule Issued
against them at the instance Of the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad Company TO
show cause why certain OF their lands
shall not be condemned, S. 5. Daish &
Sons. through their counsel. contend
that the act of Congress under which
the proceedings were instituted Is IN
constitutional and void
The reasons set forth are that the acts
do not provide for aseertaining Just com
pensation as provided in the Constitu-
ton. nor for due process OF law: no
provision is made for notice to land
owners or for hearings; and no right Of
appeal exists or is provided for. Similar
objections are raised by the attorney
OF the Reading Coal Company, Harry H
Hollander. In addition 10 the questions
raised the answer of Henry " Moss
states that The law is unconstitutional
and void because it provides for the
taxation OF property owners and citizens
for private purposes.
The property in question is at the cor
ner Of New York Avenue and Brent
wood Road. and Is wanted by the rail-
road company. 10 extend its projected
yards.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14
ELEVEN THOUSAND MEN
IN ARMY MANEUVERS
Operations at Fort Riley Largest
Ever Attempted.

Plans for the army maneuvers at Fort
Riley, Kan, which will be more extern
sive than any maneuvers ever attempted
before by the United States Army, were
announced by the War Department this
morning The maneuvers will begin Oc-
tober Is and will continue until October
27.
The maneuvers will be participated in
by troops from Jefferson Barracks,
Missouri: Fort Leavenworth, and Fort
Riley, Kansas; Fort Sill and Fort Reno.
Oklahoma; Fort Niebrara and Fort Rob-
inson, Nebraska; Fort Logan. Colorado;
Fort d. A Russell. Wyoming; Fort
Douglas. Utah; Fort Smelling. Mime
sofa: Fort Lincoln. North Dakota; Fort
Keogh. Montana, and Fort Myer, Viz
ginia: as we'll as by one regiment of
infantry from the Arkansas National
Guard, one regiment of infantry from the
Iowa National Guard. two regiments Of
infantry and two batteries of field ar
tillery from the Kansas National Guard,
one regiment Of infantry from the. Mis-
souri, National Guard. one regiment of
infantry and one company signal corps
from the Nebraska National Guard. and
one battalion of infantry from the Colo
RADIO National Guard: making a toyal Of
exceeding II. 600 men.
Many OF the regular army organiza-
tions taking part in the maneuvers viii
reach Fort Riley by marching.
Mai. Gen. John c. Bates. command
ing the maneuyers, VIII be assisted by
the following brigade commanders:
Brig. Gen. Frederick d. Grant. Brig.
Gen. ]. Franklin Bell, Brig. Gen. Thomas
II. Barry, Brig Gen. c. c. c. Carr, all
OF the regular army. and Brig. Gen.
James W. F. Hughes, of the Kansas
National Guard.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14
NO ROOSEVELT PORTRAIT
ORDERED BY KAISER
News "Made in Germany" Off
cially Ridiculed.

BERLIN, Sept. 1.-THE official paper
Die Post" today denies several reports
published by a news agency in the
United States. A report sent out on
August rs to the effect tina the Kaiser
had ordered a special copy OF President
Roosevelt's portrait is termed "a reck-
less invention" On the same day the
same agency said the Kaiser had given
a banquet to 10000 guests at Wilhelm
shohe, while according to die Post"
but ffty-four were present.
On August % the same agency sent
out a report that the German minister
Of war had issued a decree against
cruelty in the army. Regarding this Die
Post" says: THE decree was not issued
by the German war minister. but the
Italian minister"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14
FOUR ADRIFT At SEA
IN DISABLED LAUNCH
Three Men and a Woman in Danger
of Being Drowned.

ATLANTIC CITY. Sept. 14.-In immi-
nent danger of their boat being founder
ed by heavy seas. Joseph Sharp and VIII
liam Edwards. with another man and a
woman OF this city, are adrift in dis
abled naphtha boat somewhere off Brig
antine Beach. Searching parties are
making every effort 20 rescue them.
Sharp and Edwards, in company with
three other men aAd a woman. started
out in the launch this morning for trip
up the coast. Their engine broke down,
and the life saving crew took of two
men. while the remainder OF the party
waited in the boat, which they had
anchored. When the crew went back they
found that the little vessels cable had
parted and she had disappeared.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14
SOUGHT $|OO,OOO,OOO,,
BACK ENPTY-H HANDED
Treasure Hunters Failed to Find
Gold and Silver.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 14.-On the
steamship Mariposa, which arrived yes
terday from Tahiti. were several mem
bers of an expedition which sailed in
search of treasure alleged to have been
buried in Coco Island. They were IN
successful in finding the gold and sill
yer, the value OF which was estimated
at 500. 900. 600.
The party was directed by Capt. James
Brown o. the schooner Herman, who
came from Providence. r. l.. and said
he knew the location of the treasure.
He said IT had been taken from Peru in
1920, when revolution threatened the
people Of Callao.
The Herman started from San Fran
cisco fourteen months ago. Trouble
with Brown caused delay, and he was
removed from command.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14
SULTAN OF SULU BIDS
ADIEU I'd HIS COUNTRY
Removes, With Whole Court, From
American Dominion.

Uncle Sam no longer counts among
his subjects the Sultan of Sulu. With
his six wives, his retinue OF slaves and
the Respondent dattos who make up
his cabinet, he has removed TO Singa-
pore
Although a young man In years, he IS
a total physical wreck and has but q
short time TO enjoy Uncle Sans pension
and the income derived from his pearl
fisheries
The reason for his departure Is said
10 be his weakening grasp upon the
throne, due TO the American INVASION
and to the fact that he has no male
heirs. He appreciated the situation, as
sisted. no doubt. by his own people. and
SO moved to the Straits Settlement.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14
PROF. EDWARD NORTH
DIES AT ADVANCED AGE

A dispatch from Utica. n. Y. an
nouncssathe death yesterday of DR.. Ed
ward North, an eminent Greek scholar,
and father of S. y. D. North. director OF
the United States Census. Prof. North
was for many years an Instructor at the
Hamilton College. and resigned in 1901
on account of old age.
He was born in Berlin. Conn. March
9. 1920, and became student at Hamil-
ton, graduating in 1871. He was acting
president OF the institution from April.
1891. until November. 1892. He is sur
viyed by two sons and two daughters.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14
STROKE OF APOPLEXY
ENDS VETERANS LIFE
Alvah N. Ham Overtaken by Death
While Taking a Walk.

An elderly man was crossing vacant
lot at Fourteenth Street and Maryland
Avenue southwest, shortly after noon
Yesterday. when he sank to the ground
unconscious. The Emergency Hospital
ambulance was called, and the man hur-
ried TO the hospital. but died few mo-
ments after reaching there
Pension papers found on the body IN
dicated that the man was Alvah y. Ham,
who had served as corporal IN Company
d, Thirty second Regiment, and Com
pany D First Maine Volunteers. during
the civil war. A letter addressed to us
Thirteenth Street northwest, gave a
clue to his address, and call there
found Mrs Mary Guidon. who called at
the hospital and identified the body as
that of a veteran who had boarded with
her for sixteen years past.
She also knew OF one son. A. B. Ham,
Of PAS Water Street. Augusta Ne. the
home OF the family. The latter was
notified of his fathers death. Coroner
hewitt found death due TO apoplexy.
Funeral arrangements will not be com
pleted until the arrival of the son, but
IL is thought interment will be in Ar
lington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14

Complete undergraduate and graduate courses
leading to the degrees Of Bachelor Of Arts,
Bachelor Of Science Master of Arts Master Of
Science, Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer,
Mechanical Engineer, and Doctor Of Philosophy.
Properly qualified men and women are admit
ted as candidates for degrees or as special stu
dents.
The lecture and recitation hours are from
$3.50 a. m until e:S0 p "a Tie library, draw
ing-rOoms, and LABORATORIES are open until 10
p. n.
Regular or snecial courses NAV be taken by
those " 10 can attend only after 4 o'clock
Many electives: well-equinred Laboratories.
Entrance examinations viii be held September
% TO %.
Graduates Of the Washington High Schools
and Of other accredited schools admitted with
cut examination
Glasses are open to both men and women.
Session begins Wednesday, September %, at o
a. Il.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14
EMERSON INSTITUTE.
Select Classical and Scientific School for
Young Men and Boys,

18th St. opposite Franklin Square.
Begins its hfty-seeond year September 30, 1903
Prepares for all the universities. colleges. tech
nical schools for West Point and Annapolis;
for commissions in the army and navy, and fo-
business Special Department for boys from
7 70 y years Of age. Students have privilege
Of the y. " C. 4. Gymnasium and Athletic
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For information address GEORGE II. SENS
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14
ELECTRIC WIRE CAUSE OF FIRE.

There was a small fire early this
morning in the Prince Karl fats, 1901
X Street northwest. caused by the con-
tact OF an electric wire with woodwork.
The damage was not more than S25
covered by insurance.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-14
SHAPING MATTERS
FOR TWO CONVENTIONS
Postal Clerks Executive
Committee in Session.
PREPARING THE PROGRAM
Joint Meeting of National and Mutual
Benefit Associations at Masonic
Temple Tomorrow.

The executive committee of the Ma
tIonaI Association OF Railway Mail
Clerks convened at 10 o'clock this morn
ing at the Riggs House, to discuss bust
ness preliminary to the opening of the
conventions of the National Association
and the Mutual Benefit Association to-
morrow. the former at the Riggs House
and the latter at the Raleigh Hotel The
Women's Auxiliary of the National AssO-
citation will also hold its convention at
the Riggs House, beginning tomorrow.
The executive committee. which is in
session today. consists of the national
officers, who are: President, G. A. Kid
well. Columbus, Ohio; vice president, E
d. Rutledge. San Antonio. Tex: secre-
tery and treasurer. George A. Wood
Portsmouth. n. H., and auditor, J. ].
Mulligan, Utica, N Y, together with
the eleven division presidents. E. F..
Upham. f. S. Dietz. E. c. Plunkett. A.
H Doty. NJ L. Rinehart, w H Riddell,
c. J. Cissna. F. NJ. Fits. F. F. Cotton,
C. A. Young, and G. r. Bell All the
members were present.
Get Together Affair"
One of the notable features of the
two conventions will be joint session
tomorrow forenoon. beginning at 10
o'clock, at Masonic Temple, corner
Ninth and F Streets northwest. At this
meeting. which is designated as a
''get-together affair.", addresses will be
made by Commissioner West, W. S.
Shallenberger. Second Assistant Post
master General; z. c. Madden, Third
Assistant Postmaster General; Henry A.
Castle. Auditor for the Postofice. De-
partment; James E. White. general su-
perintendent railway mail service, and
Alexander Grant, assistant general su-
perintendent railway mail service.
After the Joint session. business meet
ings viii be held by all the organiza-
tions, lasting the entire day, but after
tomorrow. so far as possible, the ses-
sions will be confined TO the forenoon.
and the afternoon devoted.-to pleasure.
The program Of pleasures seeking and
sightseeing. so far as arranged, con-
sists OF a reception at the Raleigh at
$3.50 tomorrow evening; trip TO Mount
Vernon Wednesday afternoon, and to the
Congressional Library in the evening;
tour OF the city on the Seeing Wash
ington" cars Thursday afternoon; visit
TO Arlington Friday afternoon. and me-
moriaE services in the evening.
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LAW.


HENRY ST. GEORGE TUCKER, LID, Dean
A three years course. leading 70 the degree
of Bachelor Of Laws, and a special course Of
one year in Patent Law, Leading 70 the degrees
Of Master Of Patent Law.
Session begins October ), at 4:30 ?. IA
Lectures from 4:30 until $50 D. 4
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The Washington School
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JURiSPRuDEsCE AND
OlPE0 MACY.

HENRY ST. GEORGE TUCKER. LID. Dean.
Three courses OF higher legal, political, anc
diplomatic training leading 20 the degrees d
Master Of Laws, Master Of Diplomacy, and Doc
tor of Civil Law.
Session begins October az 4:50 ?.
Lectures from 30 until $50 p H.
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MARRIED.

HEUPEI-STEW ART-Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L.
Stewart announce the marriage Of their daugh-
ter CORA G. STEWART, 20 Mr.. FREDERICK
K. HEUPEL, saturday. July Is, 1903, at R.llti-
more Nd II
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burg, S2.oo to Cumberland and Re-

Via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, leaving Wash
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Ret5rning. leave Cumberland 9, Martinsburg g,
and Harper's Ferry $40 pm same day.