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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-19
CHANGES IMMINENT IN
CATHOLIC CHURCHES
Father Ryan to Retire From I'M
maculate Conception.

The retirement OF the Rev s. F. Ryan
pastor OF Immaculate Conception
Church n Street northwest. will proba-
bly, occur within the next few weeks.
Father Ryan has been in i'll health for
many months and unable TO attend TO the
duties incumbent upon him. He has not,
as yet. formally resigned the pastorate
but il is expected that he will do SO in
the near future With Father Ryan's re-
tirement the appointment OF new pas
tor in the place of the Rev. T. J. Ker-
wick, now pastoE of the Church of the
Holy Name. is anticipated.
Father Kervick was formerly assist
ant pastor OF ST. Matthews Church
when the congregation worshiped in the
building at Fifteenth and II Streets. and
shortly after its removal to Rhode Island
Avenue his present charge was given
him. Father Kervlck established himself
as an eloquent preacher while at St.
Matthews and worked zealously for the
progress of the congregation.
Since assuming charge of the Church
of the Holy Name he has brought about
many improvements in that section Of
the city and made his parish one Of the
ldtlOI6 III 1dLuOilt tkItltS 0tTt- his dp-
pointment to the pastorate OF the I'm
maculate Conception. which is looked
upon as a foregone conclusion, will be
a promotion for him in recognition OF
what he has accomplished SO far. While
no official advices have been received
here it is understood that the appoint
ment is TO be made
The Rev. p. J. OConnell. assistant
pastor OF St Stephens Church. Twenty
fifth and Pennsylvania Avenue, is men
toned as successor to Father Kerviek
at Holy Name Church.
II is said the Rev. Charles NJ. Bart,
pastor OF ST. Teresa's Church. Anacos-
tia. may go to st. Patrick's Church as
successor to Father Gaynor. Should
this transfer be effected II will proba-
bly, result in the appointment OF tho
Rev. George A. Dougnerty. assistant
pastor OF St Augustine's Church, TO the
parish of St. Teresa's. in Anaccstia-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-19
FIRE Underwriters
STILL IN SESSION
Western Insurance Men Discuss Re-
ports.

The Western Fire Underwriters are
still in session al the New willard and
viii probably conclude their semi-annual
meeting this evening The insurance
mems organization is known as The
Union. and comprises the representa-
tives OF all prominent FIRE insurance
companies which have extensive risks
in the Mississippi Vallay.
President I. s. Blackwelder was In the
chair at this mornings session. which
was given over entirely to a discussion
OF reports submitted by committees.
John Marshall. Jr., Of Chicago, is secre-
tarv OF the association and c. L. An
d-ews. Of Detroit. is vice president.
seventy-five insurance men, most of
whom are Chicagoans. are In atten-
dance.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-19
LEYEES ABOVE MEMPHIS
SLOWLY MELTING AWAY
Engineers Making Almost Hopeless
Fight Against Flood.

The Weather Bureau this morning Is
sued the following special Hood bulletin:
The stage of water this morning at
Memphis is 40 feet. a rise since Wednes-
day morning OF O.4 foot This rise was
probably due to overflow of water from
the Arkansas side. as the Mississippi has
fallen above Memphis While a further
slight rise is possible. the decline may
begin at any time. 1t is impossible 10
estimate u amount OF water yet to
come from the west side
The situation continues critical below
Memphis. and forecasts previously made
are repeated. as more rain is expected
tonight and Friday. Every precaation
should be taken and preparations con
tihued for stages in excess Of those Of
1897"
MEMPHIS. Tenn. March 1s.-The prin
eipal food danger in the Memphis ter
ritory now is at Osceola and Luxora.
Ark. points on the ST. Francis levee
special last night from the former
place says:
With the water topping the levee for
practically three miles below Pecan
Point. it is positively stated that the
embankment will go this morning. In
some places the food is rushing over
the embankment for a depth OF six
inches.
With only seventy-fiye men to hold
the long stretch. the engineers are make.
ing a desperate tight TO hold back the
raging waters. II is a struggle to the
finish, and only miracle can turn the
tide Of the struggle
"Relentlessly the river is inch bv
inch wearing down the levee. The re-
sistance being made is very similar TO
the gallant battle waged at HoIIybush -
The threatened levee Is about thirty
miles above Memphis. IN the lower end
OF Mississippi county. and stands at what
is known as Mile H. II a serious break
occurs the river will sweep over the
entire end OF Mississippi county and
large portion of Crittenden.
The territory back of the bayou is
one of the richest and most populous in
Arkansas. All the residents have been
warned and are moving out
The Charlottesville levee is still hold
ing.
MEMPHIS. Tenn. March 1s-Hun-
dreds OF homeseekers are at the Union
station here. They came in on home
seekers excursions and reached here
only TO find traffic TO the West suspend
ed Indefinitely Some are making the
best OF the situation. having plenty of
money, but many have no funds and are
in pitiable plight
The railroads are doing what hey can
to relieve the suffering The Cotton Belt
road last night ran passenger train up
the Illinois Central 70 Cairo and crossed
the river there. Other roads have no out
lets
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-19
HANDBILL LAW TO Be
ENFORCED BY POLICE
Board Approves Opinion of Cor
porat;on Counsel.

Efforts will be made by the authori-
ties to secure better methods in the
scattering of advertising matter from
house to house through the city The
opinion of the Corporation Counsel that
the distribution OF such matter comes
under the license law was promptly ap-
proved by the Board today. and Commits
sioner West directed the superintendent
Of Police to enforce the law
Each person responsible for distribut-
ing posters, dodgers. circulars. and 9th
er forms of handbills viii be required 10
take out the billposters' license OF $50
per annum. The issuance of the license
will. OF course, tend to elevate the char
acter of the printed matter distributed.
and the Commissioners hope in this way
TO prohibit the wholesale scattering of
Objectionable handbills advertising med
icines and methods OF treatment. which
in the past have had no regulation.
Commissioners West said today that
one effect OF the enforcement OF the law
would be 10 lessen the number OF those
authorized to distribute handbiIls. He
thought the business might shortly be
narrowed down to few persons who
would take out the license and carry on
the business. This would. he said en-
tail some cost upon iSe persons seeking
TO have their material distributed. and
would probably cut OF a large portion
Of IL on account of the cost
Mr.. West said the operation OF the
system would be similar 70 that OF bill
posting. The agents having the license
would be held liable for infringement
of the law. They. OF course. would in
struet their employees to keep within
the statutes. and would not Undertake
TO disseminate any objectionable printed
matter. In cases where there might be
any question the agents would probably
submit the handbil.s TO the Superintend-
ent OF Police for his opinion.
When the point was suggested to him.
Mr.. West said the rights OF grocerymen
and small storekeepers who distribute
small hsndbins in their neighborhoods
announcing prices and bargains would
have to be considered. He thought these
tradesmen would come under the law
Mr.. West suggested that by combina-
tiOn of several merchants in the same
locality a license could be obtained
and the business carried on by a small
assessment from each in the name or
the license At all events Mr.. West said
the enforcement of the law was not in
tended TO prevent the proper scatter
ing OF advertising matter, but to place
Il under wholesome regulation, so that
the public might be protected from its
worst features.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-19
MAY BEGIN CRUSADE ON
"SUNDOWN" OPERATORS
New Union Objects to Men Holding Two Positions-Re-
form Much Desired.

With the reorganization OF the local
union of telegraphers under the Com
mereial Telegraphers' Union of America.
the new organization effected by the
recent amalgamation of the two rival
national associations Of telegraphers,
there will most likely be a movement
started to secure reforms which are
much desired.
Most Washington telegraphers work
on an eight-hour schedule. so there is
no grievance on that score The time
allowed for lunch is so short. however,
that an extension of the lunch period
will probably be sought.
Not more than fifteen minutes is al
lowed for lunch in the large Offices of
the city. This makes it almost impos-
sible for operators TO leave their desks
10 secure anything 10 eat.
There is some dissatisfaction among
local operators concerning 'sundown'
telegraphers, men who work for the
Government in the daytime and also
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-19
CITIZENS NATIONAL AND
WEST END BANK TO MERGE
Frederick c. Stevens to Be Head of New Concen-Cap-
ita Stock to Be 100000.

The Citizens National Bank 1shd the
West End Bank are TO be merged and
will be known under the name of the
Citizens National Bank. Frederick c.
Stevens. the president OF the West End
Bank win be at the head Of the new
concern. The Offices of the new bank will
be in the present quarters OF the Citi-
Zens' National Bank at 615 Fifteenth
Street.
The movement is practically a pur-
chase Of the Citizens National Bank by
the West End National Bank. The lat
ter concern viii liquidate and wind up
its own affairs. The Metropolitan Ma
tional Bank. which has been negotiating
for the purchase of the Citizens Ma
tional Bank. is not considered in the
deal and it's negotiations fall through.
The capital stock Of the new bank win
be $500. 900 OF this amount $500. 900 viii
be contributed by the stockholders OF
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-19
NEW PROPOSALS FOR
FILTRATION PLANT
Whole Matter Now Again in Colonel
Miller's Charge.

New proposals for the filtration plant
were printed today. and will be sent 20
the various contractors whose bids we're
rejected yesterday by the action of Sec
retary Root in deciding 10 readvertise for
the work OF construction of the plant
Colonel Miller now has charge Of the
matter, il having reverted to him by the
refusal OF the department 10 accept any
OF the bids in the first and second com
petition, and IL is his determination 10
lose no time in getting out the proposals
so that all unnecessary delay NAV be
avoided. The new conditions are not rad
leally different from the old stipulations.
contractors.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-19
R. D. WEAVER DECIDES
To HEAD ELECTRIC ROAD
Great Falls and Old Dominion Line to
Be Built Soon.

Robert Weaver today communicated
by telephone TO John r. Mclean his
purpose to accept the presidency OF the
prospective Great Falls and Old Domin-
ion Electric Railroad Company II is
understood these two gentlemen and the
capitalists of Georgetown who are in
terested with them in the project will
complete the organization of the com
pany and begin work on the road with
ont further delay.
The Great Falls and Old Diminion
Electric Railroad Company of Virginia
is a corporation organized to construct
a surface line from the Georgetown end
of the Aqueduct Bridge to Great Falls.
Va Following the course of the Poto-
mac on the Virginia shore this line will
be about twelve miles long and traverse
two counties-Alexandri and Fairfax.
There are no especially great engi-
neering difficulties to be met But, as
the road is designed to carry freight as
well as passengers. the construction viii
be unusually costly and reach probably
the sum of $780, ,000.
When announcements OF this project
was first made in The Times il was
stated that Mr.. Mclean and others would
finance the line on condition that Mr..
Weaver accept the presidency OF the
road
AS late as this morning he was alto
gether unwilling to accept this new
Office snd had signihed TO Mr.. Mclean
that ~ oot5A not do so. His final de-
termtNztic- &C a1sslr-take the construc-
tion - thiL roae % based so.ely On his
defer Ance 20 the wishes of cLose personal
frieIus. arsong whom is Mt. McLeA2.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-19
SUGGESTS CHAMBERLAIN
FOR BRITISH PREMIERSHIP

LIVERPOOL. March 19.-The Post. +"
commenting on the cabinet situation to-
day, suggests that Premier Balfour ac-
cept a Deerage with Ahe foreign secre-
taryship. vacating the premiership in
favor OF Colonial Secretary Chamber
lain. Continuing, the paper says:
Stranger things may happen during
the East recess. II is almost the only
alternative TO dissolution. yet the veal
thy cabinet clings to the emoluments of
their oficas"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-19

the Citizens National Bank and 5000 .OOO
by those of the West End Bank The
stock of the West End Bank is to be ac-
cepted at the valuation of S140 a share
and that OF the Citizens Bank at S240
share.
The negotiations for the merger are
now being finally arranged The date for
the amalgamation Of the two banks is
still TO be fixed, but the result is as
sured.
There is dissatisfaction among the
stockholders of the West End Bank re-
garding the valuation set upon their
stock in the merger negotiations. They
are disposed to resent the fact that the
stock of the West End Bank was not
rated on a par with the stock OF the
Citizens Bank. While there will prob
ably be some severe criticism of the
plan on this score, it will not change the
result.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-19
INDEX To TODAY'S TIMES.

I-Pennell Letter Myth.
Senate Without Quorum.
Changes in Catholic Churches.
2-No Leak in Coal Strike Report.
3-Dr. T. B. Stitt Retires.
Arid Lands to Be Opened.
Confederates May Come Here.
Baseball, Racing, ard Other Sports
News of Georgetown.
Editorials.
Marquise de Fontenoy.
Political Gossip.
I'm Society's Realm.
Heard In Hotel Corridors.
o-The Government Departments.
Events in Alexandria.
and Commerce.
in Sewer Assessments.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-19
THIEVES RIFLE HIGH ALTAR
OF VIENNA CATHEDRAL

VIENNA, March 1s.-Thieves broke
into st. Stephens Cathedral here last
night and stole $4,000 worth OF trinkets
from the high altar. No trace OF the
thieves or their plunder has as yet been
obtained.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-19
POPE LEO DECLARES HE
WILL DIE IN HARNESS
His Holiness Somewhat Better Today,
Though Still Weak.

ROME. March 10.-The Pope. who has
been III several days past with cold and
weakness. is somewhat better this morn
ing. though his weakness continues. He
insists, however on resuming his audi
ences. saying: II am so accustomed to a
certain kind OF life that ! cannot change.
will die in the harness"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-19
KIDNAPER's HEAVY SENTENCE.

LAPORTE. Ind. March 19.-Charles
Glaspe. who abducted Elmer Harvey and
Hattie Hamilton. State wards OF j. l.
Conboy, Of Wants, and took them to
Michigan City. where he was captured
and the children recovered. in the La
porte circuit court yesterday entered a
plea OF guilty OF kidnapping. He was
sentenced by Judge Richter to an inde-
terminate term in the State prison of
from two 10 fourteen years. and fined
$500
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-19
PERMIT FOR ROADWAY.

E A NJ. Lawson and E. F. G. Hazel. of
Langdon. have been granted permission
by the District Commissioners TO re-
move certain buildings on the lot owned
by the District, in the line OF Twentieth
Street. and to use so much OF the lot
as may be necessary for a roadway
through the same, pending legislation
relative to the erection Of a building
for school purposes on the lot.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-19
KING EDWARDS HEALTH
CAUSING COURT COMMENT

LIVERPOOL. March liking Ed
wards health is not by any means as
good as could be desired. Court officials.
according to todays Post" are com
menting on the worn and tired look
which is continually on his majesty's
face.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-19
FLAMES CAUSE QUARTER
OF A MILLION DAMAGE

PEFPERELL. Mass. March 19.-Ftre
which started at 1 o'clock this morning
in the Leighton shoe factory destroyed
that structure and a number OF smaller
buildings. The loss is estimated at $780,
OOO
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-19
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

II will be colder in the lower Ohio and
Mississippi Valleys. the lower lake re-
Eion. and generally east OF the Appa-
iachisns by Friday night
The winds along the middle and sOuth b
Atlantic coast viii continue light to
fresh from the northeast on the east
Gulf coast fresh east to southeast winds
will prevail. shifting 20 northwesterly
Friday afternoon or night
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-19
WILL OF F. A. GARDNER.

The will of Frank A Gardner. dated
December. 1890, was lled yesterday for
probate. He leaves his estate TO his
wife. Annie B. Gardner. who is named
as executrix without bond,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-19
FORMER SECRETARY TRACY
VISITOR AT THE WHITE HoUSl

Ex-secretary of the Navy B. F. Tracy
Of Brooklyn. paid bis respects to the
President at the white House offices
yesterday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-19

Fair, warmer tonight; to-
morrow rain and colder;
light variable winds.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-05-16
BONE FOOD

Soft and crooked bones mean
bad feeding. Call the disease
ricketts, if you want to. The
growing child must eat the
right food for growth. Bones
must have bone food, blood
must have blood food and so
on through the list.
SCOTS Emulsion is the right
treatment for soft bones in
children. Little doses everyday
give the stiffness and shape
that healthy bones should have.
Bow legs become straighter,
loose joints grow stronger and
hrmness comes to the soft
heads.
Wrong food caused the
trouble. Rightfood will cure it.
In thousands of cases SCOTS
Emulsion has proven to be the
right food for soft bones in
childhood.
Send for free sample.
SCOTT g. BOVINE. Chemists,
4Oe-4l5 Pearl Street. New York.
soc. and SI.oo; all druggists.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-05-16
FOR SALE.
Timber and
TlrpGltil8 Lands
IN FLORIDA.

The following list of lands in Florida,
having been placed in my hands, Chav-
ing an interest i'll same,) | offer said
lands for sale, either as whole or in diff
erent tracts at St two dollars peracre
The land will cut from five to ten t1ors-
and feet of timber per acre-Big Bar
gains.
1000 acres in Alchua County,
near Fort Tanning.
1900 acres in Brevard County,
near St. L,ucil.
1900 acres in Bradford County,
near Barrsville
1900 acres in Columbia County,
near Rock Hill.
1000 acres in Clay County,
near Middleburgh.
I, 600 acresin fernando County,
1000 acres in Lake County,
near Glendale.
5000 acres in Lafayette County,
near Hotches Bend.
$1,000 acres in Liberty County,
near South Creek.
LOO acres in Madison County,
near West Farm
200 acres in Marion Comfy.
near Rock Springs.
1900 acres in Orange County,
near Pine Castle
1000. acres in Osceola County,
near Lake Washington
?, 100 acres in Putnam County,
near Bridgeport.
$1,000 acres in Polk County,
near Fort Meade.
$1,000 acres i'll Volusia County,
near Spring Garden.
TOTAL I27,4oo Acres.
BY looking at your Atlas you can see
what towns these lands are near.
For further particulars, apply to
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-05-16
Church News.

The hour of evening service nj the Elk
ton NJ. +. Church is now eight O'Clock
Children's Day will he observed at the
Elkton Presbyterian Church on Sunday.
June It'll.
The Union NJ. f. Sunday School will
have their Childrcn's Day exercises on
Sunday evening, June DIST.
Service will be held by the Rector in
st. Andrews (Goldsborough McmoriaN
Church, Andora, on Thursday. of next
week, Ascension Day, at HI p. M. 4
cordial invitation is extended to the pco-
pie in the neighborhood. Service III the
Trinity Church, Elkton. at 1880 Il. m.
Services will be held in the Free Meth
odist Church at Pleasant Hill. on the
Sabbath, both morning and evening
Sabbath School at $50 Il. IN. Prayer
meeting on Wednesday evening. Dis
trict Quarterly Meeting in charge of Rev
George Eakins. District Elder May
10Th to 31st. Preaching mt Boudcn'S
Chapel, on Sunday. ut 30 p. IN. Sab
bath School at 200 p. m. Prayer meet
ing on Thursday evening. All are cor
daily invited to attend. Arthur SAINT
mier, Pastor.
Rev. r. T.. Marindalc. Pastor of the
Elkton NJ. f. Church. attended the meet
ing of the Board of Church Extension of
the Wilmington NJ. T.. Conference. which
met on Wednesday. ut st. paul's Church.
Wilmington, Del. The business of the
Board is to recommend to the General
Board of the NJ. T.. Church, donations to
individual charges. Two special dona-
tons were recommended ut Wednesdays
meeting, one of $1,000 to the Pocomokc
City Church, and 5000 TO Claiborne, ON
Easton District.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-05-16

SionS Of the various denominations is
thus summed up 10y the Rev. Judson
Smith, u. D., Secretary of the American
Board. Congregational If there were
no agency doing the work of the Ameri-
can Bible Society. we should be com
PEELED 10 inaugurate one. Our debt to it
is immca>urabc, We should feel hope
less, helpless. without it.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-05-16

The Society has also about four humid
red cOlportcurs, Christian men, who en-
durc great hardship as they go every
where offering the Word Of Life.
This foreign work is already costing
the American Bible Society about $3.50,
600, and it ought to be doubled.
The value Of this service to the mis-
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-05-16

The Department of Agriculture has
just issued bulletin exposing the me-
thOdS of certain SccdSmcn. 1t appears
that some sccdmcn have been advcrtiS-
ing pearl mllct at prices varying from
II To 30 cents per pound and Pencil
aria, 'Mauds Wonder Forage Plant
etc, at prices varying from 40 cents to
T.50 per pound, the alleged novelties at
the higher prices being identical with the
pearl millct sold at the lower figures.