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The Washington times., 1903-04-08
MOTHER PRAYS DAILY
ASKING SONS DEATH
Murderer'S Parent Petitions That He
Should Escape Shame of G2llowS.

LEBANON, Pa. April S.-Distressed
and appalled, at the disgraceful fate
which impends over her son. Mrs. Isaac
Shaud prays fervently each night before
she retires that he may die before the
morning and escape the gaIlows.
Since the son, David Shaud. was sen
fenced to death for the murder Of Mrs.
Ida Becker and Cyrus SchaeFer, a po-
Iicemau, the mother has constantly petit
toned that he will die a natural death
instead Of being hanged. and she is hope
full that her prayers Will be answered.
and each day that the fixing of the date
for the execution is delayed her faith
that the son will not live to face the
hangman strengthens.
There is little variation in the Ian
guage Of Mrs. Shauds prayer as she
kneels nightly in her room
Shaud is eager that the mandate of
the law be carried out at once He has
written to Governor Pennypacker asking
him to see that the hanging takes place
as soon as possible. Mrs. Shaud has
visited her son several times since he
was condemned
oh. I know he deserves his fate, -
said Mrs Shaud today 7 know that it
is Justice but they have not hanged
others who have been as guilty as he. So
many have gone free that it does not
seem fair TO take my boy
The Washington times., 1903-04-08
PERSONAL FAVORITISM
IN THE PENSION OFFICE

TO the Editor OF The Washington Times
The Times article on the personal ia
voritism obtaining in the Pension Of
fee is excellent so far as it goes, and is
highly appreciated by every honest and
Industrious clerk in the Pension once,
but. IL does not 80 far enough
1t was expected when Commissioner
Ware assumed charge that the rank IA
vorItism which had fiourished under his
predecessor would be extirpated, root
and branch. and the merit system re
stored. These expectations have not
only not been realized. but worse condi-
tons prevail.
The effect Of Commissioner Wares
promise that merit would be rewarded
had a marveIousIy good effect and
clerks bent to their tasks with re
doubled energy. But disap pointment has
followed disappointment until again the
clerk is disheartened and respondent
from the treachery and perfdy OF his su-
perior officials
However. there are a few who are
neither disheartened nor Respondent.
and who declare that as soon as the
President returns to the city they will
present specific charges against the
chiefs Of division and deputy commits
sioners who. they assert, are determined
that their favoTites shall receive the
promotions, irrespective of merit These
charges Will be sustained by indubitable
evidence Of personal fayoritism and a
The Washington times., 1903-04-08
ADMIRAL BELKNAP
DEAD FROM APOPLEXY
Had Served His Country With Dis
tjnction Over Fifty Years.

The Navy Department yesterday Re
ceiTed word from Key West announcing
the death OF Rear Admiral George Z.
BelkDap. L. 5 y, retired from apo
plexy. About TWO months ago the ad-
miraI went south for his health. leaving
Mrs. Belknap al their home, 1865 Beacon
Street, Brookline, Mass, at which place
the interment viii take place Lieut.. r.
K. Belknap son OF the deceased, on
duty at the Navy Department. left last
evening for Key West to accompany the
remains north
George Eugene Belknap. born in New
port. y. H, in January, 1892 was ap-
pointed midshipman from his State Oc-
tober :. iS47. BY rapid promotion he
became rear admiral in 1889 and com
manded the Asiatic station until 1892
He was retired in 1894.
Among some notable boats at one time
under his command were the ironclad
New 1ronsides, in her engagements with
the fortifications in Charleston Harbor
from 1852 10 1864: the gunboat Seneca. oil
the north Atlantic bloCkading squadron
in 1864. and afteTward the ironcIad
Canonicus in the actions with Hewlett
house battery in 1864 and the eXpedi
ton to Havana in search OF the Confed-
crate ironclad Stonewall During the
Spanish-American war Rear Admiral
Belknap served on a board TO determine
the selection OF coal depots- At the time
of his death he was detailed on specia
duty in the preparation OF plans for the
establishment Of a naval base
The Washington times., 1903-04-08
MAID BECOMES GREAT
LADY" FOR AN HOUR
Seizes Guest Chamber and Bars Her
Mistress Out.

NEW YORK. April Sat last l have
become a great lady" said Eva Quinn. a
maid. 10 the other servants in the home
Of Mrs Richard Irwin. No. West Thir-
ty-ninth Street. yesterday. The other
girls laughed at her, but minute later
opened their eyes with establishment
when Eva proudly took possession of the
guest chamber and announced that she
was going 10 dress for the opera.
The young woman selected several rich
gowns from the wardrobe and was calm
" arranging her hair before mirror
when the other servants sent an urgent
message for the butler to come at once.
Mrs. Irwin was also summoned.
When Mrs. Irwin asked her what she
meant by such breach of discipline
Eva seornfuIly pushed her out OF the
room and shut and locked the door, The
butler, also was compelled to retreat
Eva then seized valuable bit of brio
-brac and threw il across the room.
SCATTERING the mirror. Vases and pic
lures were hurled through the windows
into the street and the house was in an
uproar when policeman arrived.
He called DR.. Harmon Smith, OF l22
East Thirty-fouTth Street Meanwhile
the noise inside the room had ceased
The door was broken open and the girl
vas found lying on a bed DR.. Smith
gave her an opiate and had her taken TO
the Presbyterian Hospital in Mrs. Irwin :
carriage. The patient will be examined
as TO her sanity today.
Eva was engaged by Mrs Irwin last
October She had complained of home
sickness recently and this brought on a
nervous condition that unsettled her
mind Mrs. Irwin expressed more con
Germ about the girls welfare than she
did about the despoiIed guest chamber.
and said she would take Miss Quinn back
as soon as the hospital people thought
it advisable
The Washington times., 1903-04-08
MRS. E. ]. HEROLD'S WILL
FILED FOR PROBATE

The viii OF Mrs. E. J. Herold was filed
yesterday for probate. The document IS
dated April ! and directs the following
distribution OF the estate ofthe testatTix:
To Kathleen V Brown. OF Brooklyn. y
Y. premises 11IS Second Street south
east for life. and then 10 her niece
Emma L KeiIholtz. Her interest in
premises sol Tenth Street southeast is
left to her sister. Margaret c. Rock
well. and her niece. Emma l. Keilholtz.
Her personal estate is divided among
Alice K Earnshaw. Mary Proctor. Mar
garet C. Earnshaw. Mary NJ Earnshaw.
Martha and George Bell. Helen r.
Earnshaw. Hawiey &. Brown, Alice K.
Earnshaw and Emma L. KsiIholtz
The Washington times., 1903-04-08

Aunt OF Mrs. John King Van Rensselaer,
Also Draws Another Will.

NEWPORT. R. l.. April S.-Since Mrs.
Henry 5. Hoyt advertised that Mrs. John
King Van Rensselaer, no longer had any
authority TO contract bills in Mrs
Hoyt's name the Hoyt resident In Beach
Street has new locks on all the out
side doors.
After New York newspaper pub
Iished an alleged interview with Mrs.
Van Rensselaer,. in which she was
quoted as saying that she would return
to her aunt, there was Immediately much
activity at the Hoyt residence. and the
putting ON of new locks is one of the
results.
Since Mrs. Van Rensselaer, left Mrs.
Hoyt's house, Mrs. Hoyt has received a
visit from her attorneys and has made
a new will. It is not announced what
changes in the disposition OF her estate
have been made.
The Washington times., 1903-04-08
PUBLIC WORK ORDERED.

Items OF public work as follows have
been authorized by the District Commits
sioners through the Engineer Depart
ment.
Park Street from Old Sixteenth Street
TO Seventeenth Street and Seventeenth
Street from Park to Lowell Streets will
be improved at an estimated cost OF
81 zoo chaTgeable TO repairs to roads.
Twelfth Street northeast. between b
and c Streets, viii be maca damized az
an estimated cost OF 81 .37a. chargeahle
10 the appropriation for repairs TO
streets.
Catch basins will be constructed in
the intersection OF the South Park drive
way with Seventh. Twelfth. and Four
teenth Streets northwest. at an asti-
mated cost OF $500. chargeable TO cur
rent appropriation for main and pipe
sewers.
The Washington times., 1903-04-08
TAK0MA GETS WISE
AFTER ITS BIG FIRE
Town Council Decides to Get New and
More Hose.

The monthly meeting OF the Takoma
town council Monday night was largely
attended by towBsmeR in the expectation
mat the disastrous FIRE OF Sunday night
would be followed by important action
looking 10 the betteTment OF the fra
department
The fire formed one OF the chief sub
5scts or discussion at the meeting There
was some bitterness displayed by mem
hers OF The council and others. over the
lack Of facilities. New hose VIII be
secured TO take the place Of tho rotten
ene that seriously crippled the depart
laent Sunday night. Other plans We're
discussed, but not acted on
The council passed vote OF thanks
10 the Brtghtwood nremen. who came 10
The assistance OF the town at the fire.
An appropriation Of $25 was made for
the Police and Firemen's Relief Fund. 10
take the place OF the direct present 10
the men themselves. acceptance Of which
would not be allowed BY the District
laws
The board OF tax assessors made its
annual report. assessing the property Of
the town az 1882 5S5. an increase over
last year or ISIS The council VIII
sit as 3 board or review 10 hear com
plants against the assessment next
month.
An ordinance was adopted hat the
wildwood railway must run its cars
On q regular schedule. or give up its
charter. The company has been run
ming It's ears in the summer months, and
putting them ia it's barn Ia winter Tor
two years.
4 granoiithic sidewalk viii be laid on
Carroll Avenue from the District line
to Columbia Street.
The Washington times., 1903-04-08
WILHELMTNA A. Won OLSEN
NOT THOMAS FIELDS WIFE

Justice Gould has signed a decree pro
hibiting and enjoining WIhelmina A.
Yon Olsen from calling herself or pro
claiming herself TO be the wife OF
Thomas NJ. Fields, local attorney. The
proceedings in the case were begun three
or four years ago by MIR. Fields
The case was argued before the late
Justice Bradley, few weeks before his
death last summer, and was decided in
favor Of Mr. Fields. Justice Bradley died.
however, before he signed the decree.
and the cause was heard anew by Jus
tlce Gould
The decree signed by Justice Gould
states that Miss Won Olsen is not. and
never was. MI Fields wife It also
prescribes that the certificate referred
10 shall be surrendered and Cancelled.
The Washington times., 1903-04-08
FORMAL FUNERAL FOR
AMBASSADORS WIFE

PARIS. April s-General Porter was
anxious to have the funeral OF his wife
tomorrow conducted quietly, after the
American style
When Mr. Vignaud. first secre -ary OF
the embassy. acquainted the foreign Of
fee with the ambassador decision. the
protocol authorities represented to him
that quiet. ordinary funeral would ap-
pear discourteous to the members OF the
cabinet. ard the diplomatic corps. who
would be present General Porter. there
fore. was reluctantly compelled to agree
to a formal funeral.
The Washington times., 1903-04-08
Communications From
Readers of The Times

shameless prostitution of the trust re
posed IN these officials.
There are others who are calling the
attention Of the merchants and business
men with whom they have dealings with
Il view OF having d committee call upon
the President and present these gross
violations Of the merit system. and re
quest him TO have them stopped The
business men OF Washington have d.
rect pecuniary interest in the mainte-
nance OF the merit system in the depart
ments. and it is believed that they viii
willingly have the matter brought to
the attention Of the President
A PENSION BUREAU CLERK.
Washington. d. c. April 5.
The Washington times., 1903-04-08
FIREMEN,S INSIGNIA.

The Firemen's Relief Association has
adopted an insignia and seal. the former
to be worn by the members, The In
sigma is q Maltese cross with the legend
'Fircmen's Relief Association" sur
rounding IL The seal IS OF appropriate
design and will lie used on official papers
of the association.
The Washington times., 1903-04-08
NEWS OF ROCKVILLE.

ROCKVILLE. Nd. April Son next
Sunday evening. al the usual Epworth
League service hour. which al this sea
son OF the year Is o'clock, the ROCK
Vile Epworth League viii conduct an
Easter service. to which the genera
public is invited. Following this serv-
ice the new pastor, the Rev. W =
Locke viii preach his first sermon
Owing TO the fact that the Rev = u.
Fielding. the newly appointed junior
preacher on the Rockville circuit, 81. r.
Church South, cannot reach his new IeId
OF labor before June. the Rockville GD-
worth League has arranged 10 conduct
the Sunday evening service 10 the Rock
vile Church on each alternate Sabbath
evening. il being expected that the Rev.
Mr. Locke will on1ciate al Rockville Oh
the alternate Sabbath. IN addition -
the usual hymn and prayer service on
these occasions. there viii be an address
or Scripture exposition from some
prominent member Of the league, occu-
pying shout twenty minutes. It is like
Iy there VIII also be special music at
these services. The public viii be in
yited.
on Monday evening OF this week some
Of the members OF the Rockville Metho-
dist Church assembled al The parsonage
and presented the Rev and Mrs George
Dorsey White with q handsome piece OF
silver as a testimonial Of their esteem
and affection
Mr. White has served the Rockville
charge for four years. which is the
limit allowed any pastor 10 remain at
Que appointment ia the Southern Metho-
dist denomination He now goes TO
Front Royal Va, desirable appoint
ucnt The transfer Of Front Royals
recent pastor TO Rockville is regarded as
mutually complimentary 10 the two
charges.
The Rockville circuit. though q de-
sirable one from many standpoints, is
known 10 be q hard one 10 serve at any
time bat 1t has been particularly hard
in the incumbency or the rev. Mr.
White.
The Washington times., 1903-04-08
TRAINING SCHOOL EXHIBIT
OF DRESSES AND HATS

An exhibition IN iressmaking and mil
lincry by the girls OF the Armstrong
Manual Training school will be given ar
the school tomorrow afternoon from /
to 3 o'clock. Much progress has been
made this year in these departments,
and IT is said the display tomorrow al
ternoon will offer some surprises 10
those who attend.
The Washington times., 1903-04-08
CHURCH APPOINTMENTS
FOR THE DISTRICT

In the Maryland Conference Of the
Methodist Protestant Church in session
at Pocomoke City. the president yester-
day announced the appointments for the
ensuing year. among which the follow
ing are Of interest in and about the Dis
tTict OF Columbia. Rhode Island Ave-
nue., the Rev. J, NJ. Gill; First Church
the Rev A. S Bane; Georgetown, the
Rev. J. D. Kinseer; Alexandria, the Rev.
J. H Sewell; Fairfax, the Rev. P. w
Crosby.
The Washington times., 1903-04-08
EXTRA SESSION FOR
LOST SLIP OF PAPEl

TRENTON. April s.-The State OF New
Jersey must undergo the expense OF a
special session OF the Legislature because
somebody careIessly dropped a slip OF
paper.
The paper bore an amendment TO the
Passaic sewer bin The amendment will
then be offered and voted upon again.
The Washington times., 1903-04-08
Foul, LOathsOme,
Disgusting Catarrh
Secure Relief IN Ten Minutes.
And a Radical Cure.

Does you head ache? Have you pains
over your eyes? Is there a constant
dropping in the thTOat2 Is the breath
offensive? These are certain symptoms
OF catarrH. Dr.. Aguew's Catarrhal Pow
der will cure most stubborn cases in a
marvelOusly short time If you've had
cataTTh a week It's a sure cure. II it's
of fifty years standing. it's just as ef-
fective-
DR.. Agnew's pills are the best.
so doses 10 cents.
Sold by +. r. Richardson & Co. Penn
sylvania Avenue and Third Street north
west 10
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-30
MANY DANCED
FOR CHARITY
AT Annual Ball Given by
Ladies of Wichita Hospital.
IN GARFIELD HALL
Event Was Success Both Fl
nanciaIIy and Socially.

One of the most successful balls ever
given by the ladies of the Wichita hospi-
tai was that which took place in the
Garfield hall last night. These ladies'
give a CHARITY ball annually, and the oc-
casion has become one that is looked for
ward to by society.
The money raised in this way is used
for the benefit OF the hospital. over
125 couples took part in the dance, be-
sides many who did not wish to dance
but occupied the gallery.
The hall was very artictically decorated
with wild smilax. palms and other greens.
The many windows appeared as banks OF
smilax with background of white.
Around each arc light was wound yards
of Smilax, though which the electric
lights fairly glittered Steps covered with
white led up TO the stage, which was sep
arated from the hall by low curtain and
flowers. Here, upon long white tables
lighted with colored candles. refresh
ments of sandwiches. coffee, cake and
ice cream were served. Prof. Blume's
orchestra played from the gallery, and
furnished some very spirited music.
From the moment the first note was
struck until the ball was over there was
never a lack of interest Both the ball
room and the stage were scenes of pleas
ure.
The Wichita hospital is worthy insti-
tuition and the ball given by the ladies
last night deserved the patronage of the
public This hospital has been a great
benefit TO the city and public in, general.
and these ladies have helped TO make it
what it is. Tickets sold to dapcers
brought 81 per couple, and tickets to the
ca lIery IN centc each
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-30
Prof. Samuels and His Wonderful
Work

What greater calamity can happen a
person than knowing they are going
blind? Mrs. Hostapiliar. who lives three
miles southeast of Maize. Kan. went
blind in one eye with a cataract. 1t is
bad enough when it is known fact that
a person goes blind in one eye. but when
the other begins to go the same, then a
person begins to feel alarmed. The old
established rule which people have
been taught is when a cataract forms
on their eyes to wait till they are en-
have the cataract removed with knife.
Statistics show that if the knife is ever
so successful out of ten cases operated
on in this way seven are failures, and
with those that are success they can
not see without powerful glasses. This
lady was advised 10 have an operation
performed on her eye but hearing OF
Prof. Samuels and his great cures she
called on him. and in less than three
months the cataract which formed last
on her eve had disappea red and now
she sees perfectly. We will let the pub
lie Judge which is the better way of re-
with a knife. with poor results or Prof
Samuels' way. with good results This
lady has lived in this country for a
number Of years and has large family
and any of them will verify this state
ment.
Prof. SamuelS can be found at his
Office, 15S y. Main street. from a. m.
TIL D. m; Sundays 10 a N. till l. m
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-30
TRlUMPHS OF 1902.

Seldom if ever in any one year Of the
history of the world have so many i'm
portant events of universal interest taken
place America, England. Germany and
France have each participated The Pres
ident of the United States welcomed and
entertained II. r. H. Prince Henry, of
Prussia, at the White House, Edward the
VII was crowned King of England and
Emperor of India, the German Emperor
had his American-built yacht, Meteor"
christened; France had the unveiling Of
the Rochambeau Statue, and at all func-
tions attending these celebrations Meet
4 Chandons Champagne was used exclu-
sively. This indeed is an unparalleled
record. which is proof positive of the SUI
periority and popularity of the renowned
brand of Moet & Chandon White Seal.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-30

are not all good to eat. but the kind
We sell you are. Peep in the big win
dow, and you will know where to
buy them.
You also know the Heinz Co. lead
all others in the Preserving and Pick
ling business We are headquarters
for them, and have just received a full
line Look in the big window. You
will see what you want. Our price is
right
Casino Canned Goods, competitors
tell you. are third class What do you
think of them? We claim Franklin
MacVeagh & Co. have none better.
and your money back if YOU find any
better We don't overcharge You on
fancy goods.
Kennedy Crackers and Fancy Cakes
of All Kinds Just received by us are
on sale now. The reason we sell Ken
nedy's goods is that they are the best.
Most grocerS don't sell them as the
profit is small.
Oranges. Apples. Bananas. Grapes.
Dates. Figs. Fresh Onions. Radishes,
Lettuce. Celery. Eggs and Butter
Everything the best Prices right.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-30
LOW RATES ARE GRANTED.
BY Railroads for Many Meeting:
Next Month

The Southwestern Passenger bureau
controlling most Of the lines in Kansas
and Oklahoma. have granted one and
one-third fare for the two big conven-
lions 10 be held in this city next month
The rate is granted on the certificate
plan. February 1913 the rates for the
grand lodge meeting Of Hascns. and the
next week for the grand lodge \. o. L.
w The bureau at its meeting the first
of the week announced that the western
roads would make rates OF one and one
third fares on the certificate plan for
the following meetings:
Illinois Retail Merchants association.
Alton. III. February 17-l9: Nebra ska
y. NJ. c A. Beatrice. Neb.. FEBRUARY
IS: Hardware dealers. Bloomingtof. Ill
February le-il: Illinois Farmers institute
Bloomington. H.. February 24-2s: con-
Vention Of Y. NJ c. a OF Iowa Cedar
Rapids. Iowa. February 1872: Brewers
and Bottlers convention. Chicago. Febr,i
AIRY ala; Good roads convention and Ma
tional Association Of Automobile manu-
facturers. Chicago. February 1871: SUI
perintendents National Educational asso-
citation. Cincinnati. February 24-se: state
convention Royal Neighbors. Des Moines.
Iowa. February 70; grand lodge Masonic
bodies Of Oklahoma. Guthrie. q. T Feb
rGarN ala. American Bowling congress
Indianapolis. Ind. February = 10 March
l. Young Republicans OF Missouri. Kan
sas CITY, February y; state convention
OF ROYAL Neighoors. Lincoln. Neb.. Feb
rliary 10; annual convention National As
sociation az Master HOUSE. Painters and
Decorators. RiehSncRd. Va February 10
Is; state convention OF the y r A. an
rual convention Kansas State Temper
ance union. Topeka. February l0-if: an
nual meeting State Society Of Labor
Topeka. February sc; Daughters OF the
American Revolution. Washington. =. e.
February ~: thoroughbred livestock
sale. Wichita. February -: meeting Of
grand lodgo \ F and \. NJ xan chap
ter r. A Vi. and grand council r and s
NJ. of Kansas Wichita February 1913:
annual meeting grand lodge \ q. L. ".
OF Kansas. Wichita, February lis.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-30
MANY EMINENT MEN
Were Present at Banquet Attended
by Wichita Boy.

Mrs. II. G.. Ruggles of this city yester-
day received a letter from Charlie Rug
giles, her son. who is now in New York.
Mr.. RuEgles is well known in this city.
and il will be of interest to everyone TO
learn that one of Wichita's boys has
reached such prominence in a large city
like New York that he will be invited TO
attend a banquet where such men as
Seth Low. Secretary Shaw of the treas
ury department. Senator Depew and
Governor Odell of New York are guests.
Mr.. Ruggies attended banquet at the
Waldorf Astoria last evening where the
above mentioned men of ability and hon.
or were present
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-30
Meats
South Side Racket
,fss South Lawrence. Phone go
Promp, D.iivery
AGED WOMAN DEAD.
Miss eliza Petets Tiec Ct Old Age
Yesterday.

Miss F.nzs Pct-stt a.zd yesie-siay morn
.nr. Of old age At ne home g heT
troiher-sn-lav, NJ shT.eve. ~ = Burton
aveaue Miss Pe;t~tI xzs y Ne2FS on
1r-a Rs made h>r horne with ne FANNY
~ Mr.. Shrseze for several sesrs. The
funeral notice win ror be S1xc1 Until
several friends and relatives are heard
from.