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The Washington times., 1903-02-04
SENATE LEADS HOUSE
IN ANTITRUST RACE
Representatives Expected to
Fall Into Line.

The race between the House and the
Senate as to which body viii be the first
to solve the question of antitrust Iegis-
lation is warming up. with the chances
bright for the Senate to win. The
passage yesterday. without opposition.
of the Elkins bill amending the inter
state commerce law TO prevent discrtm-
Iuation by railroads in freight rates
and the making OF rebates has cncour-
aged Senate leaders TO hope that other
antitrust legislation may be passed in
the same manner.
What the Senate needs to complete
the program Of the administration is
now to pass the bill requiring the courts
10 give preference 10 suits instituted by
the Attorney General for the suppress
sion Of nonopoIies. This bill was re-
ported 10 the Senate and Is in charge Of
Senator Fairbanks Favorable consider
ation is also desired Tor the proposed
Bureau Of Corporations, to be provided
for in the Department Of Commerce
bill as this viii give the publicity fea-
lures Of the antitrust legislation want
ei by the Administration, This bill Is
nov in conference.
II is not believed the Senate measures
Will be seriously opposed in the House.
There is even q likelihood. IN view OF
the wishes Of the President. that the
program may be accepted without ques-
ton. The measures are not expected to
interfere with the Littlciicld bill in the
House. but make many Cf It's provisions
unnecessary and require il 10 be eX-
teusivelE amended.
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
MRS. EDDY REPLIES
TO MARK TWAIN
Explains the Appellation, Mother Mary
Name Given Without Her Consent.

IN answer to criticisms by Mark
Twain, Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy has
made the following statement:
It is a fact, well understood. that I
begged the students who first gave ne
the endearing appellatfve mother" not
to name me thus. But without my con-
sent that word spread like wlldfre- /
still must think the name is not applica-
bic TO me; I stand in relation to this
century, as a Christian dIscoverer.
founder and leader. regard seIf-deif-
cation as bIssphemous; I may be more
loved, but I am less lauded, pampered.
provided for, and cheered, than others
before me-and wherefore? Because
Christian Science is not yet popular.
and I refuse adulation.
My first visit to the Mother Church
after It was built and dedicated pleased
me. and the situation was satisfactory.
The dear members wanted 10 greet me
with escort and The ringing Of bells. but
I declined. and went alone in my car
riage TO the church. entered II. and kneIt
in thanks upon the steps Of its altar.
There the fOTesDlendor of the beginning
OF truth fell mysteriousIy upon my spir-
II. 1 believe in one Christ, teach one
Christ, know of but one Christ. 1 be-
heve in but one Incarnation. one Mother
Mary. and know am not that one. and
never claimed TO be. It sufices me TO
learn the Science of the Scriptures reIa-
tive 70 this subject.
Christian Scientists have no quarrel
with Protestants, Catholics. or any
other sect They need TO be understood
as following the divine Principle-God.
Love-and not imagined to be unzcien-
tifc worshipers OF a human be1ag.
IN the aforesaid article, of which
have seen only extracts, Mark Twain's
wit was not wasted in certain direc-
Jions- Christian Science esehews divine
rights IN human beings. If the individual
governed human consciousness. my
statement Of Christian Science would be
dispToved, but to understand the spir-
itual idea is essential TO demonstrate
science and its pure monotheism-one
God. one Christ, no idoIatry, no human
propaganda Jesus taught and proved
that what feeds a few feeds all His
life-work subordinated the material TO
the spiritual. and he left this legacy
OF truth to mankind His metaphysics
is not the sport of philosophy, religion,
or science, rather is It the pith and finale
Of them all.
] have not the inspiration or aspira-
tion to be a first or second Virgin
mother-her duplicate. antecedent or
subsequent. What I am remains to be
proved by the good do We need much
humility. wisdom. and love to perform
the functions OF foreshadowing and fore
tasting heaven within US. This glory is
molten in the furnace Of af1iction.
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
ALASKAN BOUNDARY
TREATY DISCUSSED
Ban of Secrecy Removed From ProviSionS-Severa
Articles in French.

The Alaskan boundary treaty recently
negotiated by Secretary Hay and Sir
Michael Herbert for the United States
and British governments. rcspec-
lively. was discussed yesterday afternoon
in executive session Of the Senate. Sev-
eral articles of the treaty are in French.
and until a translation has been pro
cured by the Secretary of The Senate #
viii not De published 10 full. However.
the ban Of secrecy has been removed
frcm the provisions Of the treaty
Article l provides that the boundary
line tribunal shall be Immediately ap-
pointed and consist Of six impartial fu-
rors. three to be named by each Of the
governments, and that all questions
must be decided by a majority vote. The
tribunal is authorized to appoint scien-
tidc experts and agents.
The written OF printed briefs Of the
two parties to the treaty must be ex-
changed, according 10 Article II. within
two months Of the ratification Of the
treaty Two months afterward couD-
Ter case may be submitted.
Consideration of the treaty q 1885,
between Great Britain and Russia is
provided for in Article III The original
text Of that convention is given in
French, and Articles III. ". and V in
corpoTated in the Herbert-Hay treaty
The Angio-Russiaa treaty describes the
line Of demareation fixed at the time
Russia agreed 10 eede the Alaskan ter
r1toTy to the United States
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
A. J. CUMMINGS TO HAVE
STATUE IN WASHINGTON
Mr.. Sulzer Moves for Purchase of Site
and Pedestal.

II Representative SuIzer is successful
IN his efforts there wiz some day be
erected in Washington a bronze statue
Of the late Hon. Amos j. Cummings. well
Known editor, and for many years q
member OF Congress Mr. sulzer yes
terday introduced in the House a Joint
resolution providing for an apDroDrfa-
tion Of 10000 with which to purchase
a site. and erect thereon a pedestal u2oD
which a bronze statue Of Mr. Cummings
may be placed.
The resolution does not provide for the
statue itself, but this will be, it is said.
donated by various labor organizations.
the Typographical Union. and the sew
eral societies of which Mr.. Cummings
was member. and in whose behalf he
spent many years OF diligeat labor. II a
site is provided in Washington. such a
monument VIII some day be raised TO the
memory Of MT Cummings.
The Washington times., 1903-02-04

Provision is made in Article VI for the
determination of certain questions aris-
ing under the treaty Of 1925. and fixing
the goal at which the members of the
new tribunal Will aim number OF
points regarding demarcatiou are given
in this section. anu The plan of the
tribunal Is outlined.
The first meeting Of the boundary
tribunal viii be held in London. The
decision IS to be made within three
months of the time the arguments are
concluded. unless the President and the
British King by common accord extend
the time.
Provision is made as to the manner in
which the decision shall be prepared and
handed to the agents Of the respective
governments. As soon as the decision
has been sent to the contracting par
ties each shall send one or more scien-
tific experts to lay down the boundary
line in accordance with the decision.
Should there he any failure of the ma
jority 10 agree on any % the points SUBJ
mitted, the respective governments are
10 be Informed through their agents.
It has developed that there will be
some opposition to the ratification of
the treaty from the Northwest Senator's.
who maintain that there IS nothing to
arbitrate- They hold that the provis-
ions Of the treaty of 1925 make the
boundary line clear. and that II this is
not upheld by the tribunal this country
would not accept the result.
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
NEW CHICAGO BOSTON
FLYER TO BE FAST TRAIN

SPRINGFIELD. Mass, Feb. 4.-The
running time between Albany and Bos-
ion viii be shortened one hour by a
new Western express which the New
York Central road viii put on its Bos-
ton and Albany line. The train viii be
through flyer from Chicago TO Boston.
consisting OF only four cars, and stop
ping only four times between Boston
and Albany.
i is 202 miles from Boston to Albany.
and the train VIII make the distance in
ave hours.
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
JEFFERSON CITY TOO
WICKED TO BE CAPITAL
Missouri Legislature May
Remove to St Louis.
DECLARES VICE is RAMPANT
Exposition City to Be Offered Chance
TO Bid for Referendum
Bill Introduced

JEFFERSON CITY No. Feb. f.
Goaded by denunciations of vice at the
State capital, the House by practically
unanimous vote yesterday decided to
submit joint and concurrent rcsolu-
tion at the next general election pro
viding for the removal of the capital
from this city on account Of the gam
bling. vice, and immortality fourfshing
here. - coupled with complaint OF 'in-
adequate railroad facilities"
An amendment was offered recon-
mending st. Louis as q capital site.
provided the latter city subscrIbes
S1.O00.0O0 for q capitol building.
This was carried as well as the sug-
gPgtiOn 10 consider the Missouri Worlds
Fair building, if made a permanent
structure, as suitable for capitol pur-
poses,
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
FUNERAL OF E. B BENTLEY

The funeral Of Frank B. Bentley. son
Of Alexander J. Bentley. took place this
afternoon from his late residence. 1rIf
Ninth Street northwest DR. Prettyman,
pastor Of the Mount Vernon Place Meth
odist Episcopal Church, oalciated. Mr..
Bentley Is survived by two sons and a
daughter.
For many years Mr. Bentley was con
nected with Johnson Bros. coal mer-
chants, and WIS employed by that firm
until the time OF his death.
The paIIbsarers were Henry p. TuIIock
Wallace D. Mclean. II. Prescott Galley.
Walter PHHng. Robert s Hume, and
Leon I. 1. French
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
FATHERS ATTITUDE
TOWARD RED CROSS

In view OF the apparent discrepancy
between the statement made 10 President
Roosevelt. regarding the resignation OF
Mr. Flather as treasurer Of the Red
Cross. and the letter quoted by Clara
Barton IN her reply. the foIIow5ng is
printed by permission Of Mr. Father
to show that the Information given 10
the President was entirely accurate;
The Riggs National Bank,
Washington p c., Jan 10 1863
Miss Mabel T BOaTdman. 1901 z Street
northwest, city
Dear Miss Boardman. Your favor OF
the sth instant was duly received, with
Enclosures for which I thank you. As
you requested. I return the copy Of the
Presidents letter 10 Miss Barton.
While I stated TO you. and state now,
that / could not remain as treasurer o.
the American National Red Cross under
the new conditions. I did not think f.
necessary TO give all my reasons to
Miss Barton when rendered my resig-
nation, so merely wrote her that owing
to increased duties al the bank ! would
not be able 10 continue In Office.
Very truly. yours,
". J. FLATHER
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
DAVIS PRISON At FORT
MONROE TO BE TORN DOWN
New Mess Hall to Be Erected on Site Of
Old Carroll House.

NEWPORT NEWS. Va. Feb. 4-The
work Of tearing down the old Carroll
House, at Fort Monroe, will be som
menced in a few days. Upon its site.
just within the Tamparts OF the fort, a
new mess hall viii be erected.
The building is said to have been tha
first structure erected on the reserva-
ton II has further claim to historic
interest from the fact that it was ocCu,
pied by Jefferson Davis while the presI-
dent Of the Confederacy was awaitfnz
his trial on the charge OF treason.
The house was built in 1919.
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
DEAD WHEN HE, FELL
ON RAILROAD TRACK

BALTIMORE, Feb, Coroner Mar
tin has decided an inquest unnecessary
in the case Of George ". AhI. whose
mutilatcd body was found on the North
err Central Railroad tracks under the
Preston Street bridge Monday morning
From evidence gathered by the coroner
il is suTmised that Ahl fell over the
embankment to the tracks beneath and
was probably dead OF unconscious when
run over by the train.
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
NEW OFFICERS ELECTED FOR
WESTERN MINING COMPANY

AT meeting Of The board of directors
of the Cripple River Hydraulic Mining
Company. held 81 New York yesterday
afternoon. J. B. ShaIe was elected presi-
dent, and William c. Bryant. treasurer.
The company is incorporated under the
laws of the State of New York. with a
capital Of 81 600, COO. and owns some val
liable placer mining property near
Nome. Alaska
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
SECRETARY MOORE RETURNS.

Charles Moore. secretary Of The Sen
ate District Committee. returned Mon
day night from New York. where be
won't 10 assist Mrs. James Mcmillan,
wife Of the late Senator from Michigan;
Miss Mcmillan and the Baroness Won
Ketteler on their departure for Europe.
The party VIII spend the spring in Rome.
Paris and London
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
REQUEST OF ARCHBISHOP
OF MONTREAL DENIED BY POPE

ROME, Feb 4--The Pope. to show his
determination not to appoint assistants
without the right Of succession. has re-
fused the request Of Archbishop Bru-
chest of Montreal, for an auxiliary
bishop
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
ASSOCIATED CHARITIES
NOW HAS OVER $1,000
Citizens Relief Association Also Grow
ing and Reports Total of ss,47z.

The Associated Charities. through
John JOY Edison. treasurer. has recently
received the following contributions to-
ward the large needs for the present
season. Additional subscriptions are
urgently necessary
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
Total

Additional contributions may be sent
TO the treasurer Of the Citizens Relief
Association, at the Office Of the Wash
ingtou Post
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
urgently necessary.

BeTiah Wilkins. treasurer of the Citi-
zens' Relief Association, has received
for the charity funds.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-10-22

Tuesday evening group OF about 4C
Of our young people left town very
mssteriously. Mike Hoffman Jr, was
the prime mover Ia raid on Mr.. and
Mrs. August Prim's beautiful home
two miles northeast Of the city. It
was 90 exceptionally we'll planned sur.
prise on this couple and after rubbing
the sleep out Of their eyes, Mr.. and
Mrs. Prim very Hospitality entertained
their selt-invited guests. An enjoy
able evening Of various parlor game.
was passed after which all partook oil
splendid oyster supper. EARLY Wed
nesday morning all left for town with
the hearty assurances Of Mr.. and Mrs,
Prim that there was q good time wait
ing them again.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-10-22
yiborg Rank Robbed,

The safe OF the Bank of Viborg was
blown open Thursday night by bur-
lars, and robbed of $1,000 in cash, oil
which $500 vas in gold and silver.
There were three OF the robbers. A
man who slept in an adjoining build.
ing heard the noise and saw the rob-
beers but did not dare to venture out as
the street was patrolled by an armed
burglar.
After the robbery the men took d
handcar and went to Violin where two
OF them we're seen early In the morning
From Violin they went In the direction
OF the Missouri river and YanktOn al.
thorities are on the watch out ioi
them.
The safe was drilled into and blown
open with dynamite. The bank car
ried burglar insurance and will mol
lose the amount stolen.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-10-22
Rickman.carfer We ddina.

At the home Of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Carter, on TUESDAY
at high noon, occurred the wedding Of
their daughter, Mary Elizabeth. 10
Emanuel Rickman. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. i. M. Hupp,
after which all present partook OF i
substantial wedding dinner. The oui
of town guests were: Mrs. Wilbur
Carter, Of Sioux City, and Miss Lau
retta Teller and brother of McCook.
Mamie, as we all know her. has
grown Up In Elk Point and needs ne
commendasiou. The groom, Mr.
Rickman, served bis country in the
Philippine war and proved himself /
good soldier. He il i young man 81
good habits.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rickman will begir
Housekeeping At once on the co-nel
opposite the brides old home. where
they will be pleased to see their man,
friends. Nay happiness and prosperit,
attend them ID the best wishes of ont
| and all.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-10-22

King was formerly member, we I'M
derstand.
r. ". Grill made business trip ID
North Dakota, Tuesday.
Or. and Mrs. Mead of the State Asy.
lum, Yankton, were visiting State !
Attorney Nichols and wife Saturday.
Mrs. Fl. P. Beckwith left Monday
forLafayette, Ind, where she will Wis.
it friends and relatives for two or three
weeks.
L. N. Grill is negotiating for the
purchase OF the old j M. Talcolt
place, recently occupied by Mrs. Hat
tie Miller.
Bro. Healey, recently OF the Miller
Gazette, is 10 the city today represent,
ing the newly organized Publishers
Mutual Insurance Co.
Lis and Victor Eslick and Will Por.
ter left for Chicago Monday night,
where they will join the band Of the
Beegar Prince Opera Co. and go on
the road.
Chas. Butchers, who lives In the
Broken Kettle neighborhood in Iowa,
has bought the old ]. n. Bryan place
and is moving In this week, Quite a
few improvements and changes have
already been made.
Mr.. James Hayes, brother OF Mes
danes Ericsson and Hoffman, arrived
here Friday from Goldfield, Iowa,
With Grandma Hayes. The latter
spent the summer at Goldtield but will
remain here during the winter. Mr..
Hayes will leave tomorrow for short
visit with his brother in Sioux City,
Deputy Sheriff Aubert Garfield 81
Pennington county stopped over night
here Monday with his wife, who ha;
been visiting relatives here. the Har-
tiers, for couple OF weeks. Mr.. Can,
field was on his way To Pierre TO se-
cure prisoner, a Mrs. Peterson, who
is charged with forging two checks
for 1925 each. He is expected from
Pierre today and Mrs. Garfield will
accompany him home to Rapid City.
Rev w. F. Minty has been appoint
ed TO Elk Point charge for the third
year. Conference closed last Sunday
evening. About one third OF all The
preachers will move this fall. Mr.
Minty will attend to some business
and visit his daughters at Huron and
Wo0nsocket this week, and be In his
pulpit next Sunday at the usual hours
Subjects for next Sabbath, morning,
"Our Motto" Evening, What Meth,
odism Stands For"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-10-22


Mrs. Henrietta Al. s. Marsh, President
Woman's Benevolent Association, of
ST Jackson Park Terrace, Woodlawn,
Chicago, Ill, says:
81 suffered with Ia grippe for seven
-sS~elSs and nothing helped me until /
tried Peruna. | felt at once that had
at last secured the right medicine and
kept steadily improving. Within three
weeks was fully restored. - Henrietta
A. s. Marsh.
La Grippe II epidemic catarrh. Peru
M IL OF national fame b. sure cure for
catarrh In all phases and stages.
III you do not derive prompt and salts.
factory results from The use Of Peruna.
write at once TO DR.. Hartman, giving
full statement Of yonr case and he viii
be pleased to give you his valuable ad.
vice gratis.
Address Dr. Hartman, President Of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, q.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-10-22
DO Good-It Pays.

A Chicago man has observed
that. s'Good deeds are better than
real estate deeds--some Of the latter
are worthless. Act kindly and gently,
show sympathy and lend helping
hand. You cannot possibly lose by il. Z
Most men appreciate kind word and
encouragement more than substantial
help. There are persons In this com
munity who alphabetically say. My
good friend, cheer up. A few doses Of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will rid
you Of your cold, and there is no dam
ger whatever from pneumonia when
you use that medicine. II always
cures. know 1t for it has helped me
out saany i lime" Sold by McDufie =
Son.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-10-22
padisson ON the Chiooewa.

A new town Ia Sawyer County, Wis,
on the Omaha Road. Located on both
the Chippewa and Couderay Rivers In
center OF . most fertile and promising
hardwood district. Good muscallonge,
bass and pike fishing In both rivers.
Exceptional opportunities for land.
seekers. If looking for new location
don't fall TO see this new country. For
map and full particulars write to Post
mas ter, Radisson, Sawyer Co, Wis,
or to 7. w. Teasdale Gene raj Passen.
ger Agent G. st. RI, M, & o. BY, st
Paul. Sept 30.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-10-22
TIE Chicago Record fserafd First 10
Recognize Tine American rsrner.

TIE Chicago Record-tserafd First 10
Recognize The American Fsrmer.
The Chicago Record Herald il the
first great daily to recognize the
American farmer, BY setting aside
two columns Of space daily for the publi.
cation Of news pertaining to agricultur-
al industries, The Chicago Record
Herald has enabled the farmer to feel
that he MOI only has personal inter
est In the daily newspaper but that ait
least part Of it is published for him
and his family.
The rural mail delivery system has
made 1t possible for him TO receive his
paper every day just as the resident
Of the city receives his paper daily BIZ
the carrier from the central office
The Record Herald gives the farmer
two columns OF good reading matter of
personal interest to him five MORNINGS
10 the week aud four columns on Sat.
urday morning.
News published Ia this department
called News and Views for the Farm
ers' Is gathered from the state bureaus.
the agricultural department OF the
National government, the agricultural
department Of the National govern
ment, the agricultural colleges and
from the daily happenings throughout
the country That are of interest 10
farmers. Information concerning stock
raising. the care OF the dairy, the
raising OF poultry and the cultivation
of the soil is set forth In q reliable way,
There are expert opinions from
skilled agriculturalists. Practical
farming and the best way to become Il
successful farmer are shown. Farmers
In Iowa may learn from farmers la
Illinois, and their experience will
teach farmers In other states how 10
take advantage of everything that
will tend TO make farmer successful.
The government crop reports are
published 80 they will reach the farm
or as quickly as they do the city man.
improvements In machinery and the
best methods OF minimizing the waste
age on the farm are pointed out
The department Ii edited by i
skilled agriculturalist, who devotes all
his time TO preparing the news 90 II
will go forth bright and readable.
With the exception Of Sun day the
column will be found la The Record
Herald every day. Requests for infor,
nation concerning matters OF interest
to the farmer will be answered prompt
Fly. Communications on all matters
pertaining to agriculture are solicited
and will receive attention.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-10-22
Coal Ashes Rursf.

Something for the users of soft coal
to remember when the wintry breezes
blow and coal Is $40 per ton, Ii that
coal ashes burn. Save them and wet
them down with water, mixing into d
very stiff mortar and spread over the
fire. Open the lower draft trifle and
the ashes will burn entirely, utilizing
about one-third of the fuel value OF
your coal